IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/caocao-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42803:1" rel="noopener">CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH)</a> is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/caocao-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:189909" rel="noopener">CaoCao IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, I highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, I outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on low net take rates, unfavourable trends of key cost items, expected losses in the current year and a stretched balance sheet.</li>
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CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH) is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.
In CaoCao IPO: The Bull Case, I highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, I outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on low net take rates, unfavourable trends of key cost items, expected losses in the current year and a stretched balance sheet.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/caocao-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42803:1" rel="noopener">CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH)</a> is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.   </li>
<li>CaoCao was incubated by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>. Geely founder Li Shufu owns 83.9% of CaoCao.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on accelerating GTV growth, the improving fundamentals of the core business, reducing losses and shifting to cash generation. </li>
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CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH) is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.   
CaoCao was incubated by Geely Auto (175 HK). Geely founder Li Shufu owns 83.9% of CaoCao.
The bull case rests on accelerating GTV growth, the improving fundamentals of the core business, reducing losses and shifting to cash generation. 


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/caocao-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42803:1" rel="noopener">CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH)</a> is looking to raise up to US$300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>It is a ride hailing platform in China originally incubated by Geely Group connecting passengers and drivers to deliver consistent and high-quality ride experiences.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm's past performance.</li>
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CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH) is looking to raise up to US$300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
It is a ride hailing platform in China originally incubated by Geely Group connecting passengers and drivers to deliver consistent and high-quality ride experiences.
In this note, we look at the firm's past performance.


CaoCao Pre-IPO: Scaling up but a Cash Infusion Is Required

Ethan Aw

Chenqi Technology Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chenqi-technology-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40058:1" rel="noopener">Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$174m in its Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.</li>
<li>Chenqi Technology (Chenqi) is a mobility technology and service company in China, founded by the GAC Group and Tencent.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we undertake a quick peer comparison and share our thoughts on valuation.</li>
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Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK) is looking to raise up to US$174m in its Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.
Chenqi Technology (Chenqi) is a mobility technology and service company in China, founded by the GAC Group and Tencent.
In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s historical performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we undertake a quick peer comparison and share our thoughts on valuation.


Chenqi Technology IPO - Smallest in Scale, Sentiment Might Not Be the Best

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chenqi-technology-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40058:1" rel="noopener">Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK)</a> is looking to raise US$130m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.</li>
<li>Chenqi Technology (Chenqi) is a mobility technology and service company in China, founded by the GAC Group and Tencent.</li>
<li>In our previous note, we talked about the company’s historical performance. In this note, we talk about its PHIP updates.</li>
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Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK) is looking to raise US$130m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.
Chenqi Technology (Chenqi) is a mobility technology and service company in China, founded by the GAC Group and Tencent.
In our previous note, we talked about the company’s historical performance. In this note, we talk about its PHIP updates.


Chenqi Technology Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Sales Growth Accelerated but Sustainability in Question

China

Dida Inc. is a technology-driven mobility platform primarily engaged in providing carpooling marketplace services, connecting private car owners with riders sharing similar travel itineraries. The company also offers smart taxi services, including online-hailing solutions via its Dida Taxi App and Dida Mobility App, and the Phoenix Taxi Cloud fleet management toolkit for taxi operators. Dida Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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CaoCao IPO: The Bear Case

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Arun George

CaoCao IPO: The Bull Case

CaoCao is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China and is seeking to raise US$200-300 million. In this note, I discuss the key elements of...

Arun George

CaoCao Pre-IPO: Scaling up but a Cash Infusion Is Required

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Nicholas Tan

Chenqi Technology IPO - Smallest in Scale, Sentiment Might Not Be the Best

Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK) is looking to raise up to US$174m in its Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.

Ethan Aw

Chenqi Technology Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Sales Growth Accelerated but Sustainability in Question

Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK) is looking to raise US$130m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of...

Ethan Aw

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