Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the 1Q2025 Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine as the exchange changed the rule to only disclose north bound position once a quarter.</li>
<li>We estimate that the inflows in 1Q2025 were US$1,760 million and holdings were US$307 billion, compared to outflows of US$20 billion in 4Q. </li>
<li>We highlight flows for BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power.</li>
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We analyze the 1Q2025 Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine as the exchange changed the rule to only disclose north bound position once a quarter.
We estimate that the inflows in 1Q2025 were US$1,760 million and holdings were US$307 billion, compared to outflows of US$20 billion in 4Q. 
We highlight flows for BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power.


Northbound Flows (1Q2025): BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The logic behind the tariff is not just a slap in the face for a lot of other nations but also net imports over exports. </li>
<li>Companies benefitting from the globalization will suffer, and the ones with domestic-centric businesses with real assets in proximity may be less hurt. </li>
<li>This could accelerate the forming of new trading bloc that may change the current world order. </li>
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The logic behind the tariff is not just a slap in the face for a lot of other nations but also net imports over exports. 
Companies benefitting from the globalization will suffer, and the ones with domestic-centric businesses with real assets in proximity may be less hurt. 
This could accelerate the forming of new trading bloc that may change the current world order. 


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

Equity Capital Markets

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies Group / Equity Capital Markets

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies Group

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-zenergy-battery-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43855:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies (JSZENERGY CH)</a>  is looking to raise US$130m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>Zenergy is an EV and energy storage system battery manufacturer providing integrated battery solutions, encompassing battery cells, modules, packs and battery management systems dedicated to large-scale applications of electrochemical products.</li>
<li>In our previous note, we looked at the firm’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies (JSZENERGY CH)  is looking to raise US$130m in its Hong Kong IPO.
Zenergy is an EV and energy storage system battery manufacturer providing integrated battery solutions, encompassing battery cells, modules, packs and battery management systems dedicated to large-scale applications of electrochemical products.
In our previous note, we looked at the firm’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the IPO valuations.


Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies IPO - PHIP Updates & Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 86.7% as of April 4th. </li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 1.6ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 86.7% as of April 4th. 
The average A-H premium changed by 1.6ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway.


A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 4th): Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Politico just published a <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/04/02/trump-musk-leaving-political-liability-00265784" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report saying that Elon Musk is about to Step Back from DOGE</a>, if true, this could impact somehow <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a> stock price.</li>
<li>Death threats and the spate vandalism directed at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a>'s cars, plus Musk being viewed as a potential political liability by members of the Trump Administration are the drivers.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a> brand has been heavily damaged by Musk involvement in politics, sales are falling gobally and competitors like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> are rising. The stock is short-term OVERBOUGHT. </li>
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Politico just published a report saying that Elon Musk is about to Step Back from DOGE, if true, this could impact somehow Tesla (TSLA US) stock price.
Death threats and the spate vandalism directed at Tesla (TSLA US)'s cars, plus Musk being viewed as a potential political liability by members of the Trump Administration are the drivers.

Tesla (TSLA US) brand has been heavily damaged by Musk involvement in politics, sales are falling gobally and competitors like BYD (1211 HK) are rising. The stock is short-term OVERBOUGHT. 


TESLA'S Outlook After Rumors Elon Musk Will Step Back from DOGE

China

BYD Company Limited manufactures automotive products. The Company produces ordinary passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other products. BYD also operates battery making, rail transportation construction, and other businesses.

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Northbound Flows (1Q2025): BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power

We analyzed Northbound connect data for 1Q2025 and highlight flows for BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tariff: New World Order?

Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

Henry Soediarko

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies IPO - PHIP Updates & Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies is looking to raise US$130m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we talk about the PHIP updates, peer comp and...

Akshat Shah

A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 4th): Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TESLA'S Outlook After Rumors Elon Musk Will Step Back from DOGE

Elon Musk's potential step back from DOGE could impact Tesla stock price. Competitors like BYD are rising as Tesla sales fall globally.The stock...

Nico Rosti

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Northbound Flows (1Q2025): BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power

We analyzed Northbound connect data for 1Q2025 and highlight flows for BYD, Naura Technology, Cmb, Yangtze Power, Weichai Power.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tariff: New World Order?

​Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

Henry Soediarko

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies IPO - PHIP Updates & Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies is looking to raise US$130m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we talk about the PHIP updates, peer comp and...

Akshat Shah

A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 4th): Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Joinn Lab, Beigene, Qinhuangdao Port, Sichuan Expressway.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TESLA'S Outlook After Rumors Elon Musk Will Step Back from DOGE

​Elon Musk's potential step back from DOGE could impact Tesla stock price. Competitors like BYD are rising as Tesla sales fall globally.The stock...

Nico Rosti

Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

Elon Musk's potential step back from DOGE could impact Tesla stock price. Competitors like BYD are rising as Tesla sales fall globally.The stock...