Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Capital Markets

Ligent Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>My base case valuation of Ligent Technologies is HKD45.6 per share, representing 38.3% higher than the IPO offer price.</li>
<li>I used four comps including Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK), Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (6869 HK), Cowell e (1415 HK), and Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH) to value Ligent Technologies.</li>
<li>My base case valuation of HKD45.6 per share which is based on a P/E of 24.1x is at a 20% discount to the comps' average P/E valuation in 2027.</li>
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My base case valuation of Ligent Technologies is HKD45.6 per share, representing 38.3% higher than the IPO offer price.
I used four comps including Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK), Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (6869 HK), Cowell e (1415 HK), and Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH) to value Ligent Technologies.
My base case valuation of HKD45.6 per share which is based on a P/E of 24.1x is at a 20% discount to the comps' average P/E valuation in 2027.


Ligent Technologies - Hong Kong IPO Valuation Analysis

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Hong Kong market showed defensiveness during early August selloff and the overall breadth of the market continues to improve.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/j-t-global-express-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36819:1" rel="noopener">J&amp;T Global Express (1519 HK)</a> received upgrades after reporting strong 2Q24 results.  Its SEA and China business showed growth in revenue and profitability.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/galaxy-entertainment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:806:1" rel="noopener">Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK)</a> received an upgrade after revenue and EBITDA approached pre-COVID levels.  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fit-hon-teng-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22868:1" rel="noopener">FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK)</a> is seeing improvement in AI server, AirPod, and EV segments.</li>
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Hong Kong market showed defensiveness during early August selloff and the overall breadth of the market continues to improve.

J&amp;T Global Express (1519 HK) received upgrades after reporting strong 2Q24 results.  Its SEA and China business showed growth in revenue and profitability.

Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK) received an upgrade after revenue and EBITDA approached pre-COVID levels.  FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK) is seeing improvement in AI server, AirPod, and EV segments.


BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (August 21)

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 21st based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Jd Logistics (2618 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).</li>
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We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 21st based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Jd Logistics (2618 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Kuaishou, Jd Logistics, Cowell, Sinopec Seg

Global Special Situations & Strategy, SR Services Ltd

David Lepper

Global Special Situations & Strategy

SR Services Ltd

SR Services provides Strategic Knowledge and Solutions services for Family Offices and Corporate Business. 

We deliver this via advisory services, strategic planning, opportunity analysis/sourcing, as well as solution implementation. 

Whilst, we create intellectual discipline and operational leverage for your projects or daily activities, our ultimate objective is to empower whilst enhancing your decision making. 

Strategic Knowledge and Solutions

<p>Q2 2020’s selection delivered an average return increase of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pacific Index 37.4% over the same period. The GARP-based screen uses a combination of growth and value metrics to identify shares where brokers are forecasting high earnings growth, but which are currently valued at a price that is low relative to their forecast outlook. Whilst Central Banks are providing additional liquidity favouring growth names, our value-based screen is key to delivering positive gains as tapering begins. </p><p>Q2 2021's screen provides 16 key suggestions.  What makes the current selection interesting is the bias towards Taiwan and India on a country basis and Industrials and Healthcare on a sector basis. Also of particular note, Singapore presents one name on this screen.</p>

Q2 2020’s selection delivered an average return increase of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pacific Index 37.4% over the same period. The GARP-based screen uses a combination of growth and value metrics to identify shares where brokers are forecasting high earnings growth, but which are currently valued at a price that is low relative to their forecast outlook. Whilst Central Banks are providing additional liquidity favouring growth names, our value-based screen is key to delivering positive gains as tapering begins. Q2 2021's screen provides 16 key suggestions.  What makes the current selection interesting is the bias towards Taiwan and India on a country basis and Industrials and Healthcare on a sector basis. Also of particular note, Singapore presents one name on this screen.

Screening the Silk Road: Q2-2021 All Cap GARP (Zulu Warrior Screening)

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 15th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, China Mobile, Meituan, PICC P&amp;C, Kuaishou, Petrochina, Zijin Mining, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Xiaomi, Ping An Insurance.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 15th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, China Mobile, Meituan, PICC P&amp;C, Kuaishou, Petrochina, Zijin Mining, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Xiaomi, Ping An Insurance.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (May 15th): Tencent, China Mobile, Meituan, PICC P&C, Kuaishou, Petrochina

China

Cowell e Holdings is a supplier of precision optical modules and components for electronic mobile devices, including smartphones, multimedia tablets, and smart driving systems. The company specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of these optical modules and camera components. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dongguan, China.

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Cowell e (1415 HK)

Ligent Technologies - Hong Kong IPO Valuation Analysis

My base case valuation of Ligent Technologies is HKD45.6 per share (38.3% higher than the IPO offer price). My valuation sensitivity analysis...

Douglas Kim

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (August 21)

The Hong Kong market breadth continues to improve as the market has shown defensive qualities during recent selloff. J&T Global, Galaxy and FIT...

David Mudd

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Kuaishou, Jd Logistics, Cowell, Sinopec Seg

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Tencent (700 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Screening the Silk Road: Q2-2021 All Cap GARP (Zulu Warrior Screening)

GARP selection, held for 12 mths for good reason. The list delivered an average return of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pac Index 37.4% over the same...

David Lepper

HK Connect Flows Weekly (May 15th): Tencent, China Mobile, Meituan, PICC P&C, Kuaishou, Petrochina

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent (700 HK), China Mobile (941 HK), Meituan (3690...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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