Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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.

Equity Capital Markets

SHEIN Global Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, there were a number of deals launched in India</li>
<li>On the placement front, there were a few placement in India along with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dmg-mori-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11125:1" rel="noopener">Dmg Mori Co Ltd (6141 JP)</a> in Japan.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, there were a number of deals launched in India
On the placement front, there were a few placement in India along with Dmg Mori Co Ltd (6141 JP) in Japan.


Aequitas ECM Weekly (17 August 2026)- Shein, Ingenic, Megmeet, Dinglong, NSE, Milky Mist, DMG

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS: Fed Pivots - Powell unleashes his inner VOLCKER with hawkish comments; Rates fall ; USD falls; Equities on recession fears; GS to cuts bonuses;  Massive Nuclear Fusion breakthrough</li>
<li>JAPAN:  NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY ¥135.4 - stable post Fed move;  BOJ review in 2023- wages key; Struggles in financings Defense spending; JP companies ramping Darbonization spending. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: We look at why Nuclear Fusion matters in light of the recent breakthrough. This is a BIG DEAL.</li>
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OVERSEAS: Fed Pivots - Powell unleashes his inner VOLCKER with hawkish comments; Rates fall ; USD falls; Equities on recession fears; GS to cuts bonuses;  Massive Nuclear Fusion breakthrough
JAPAN:  NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY ¥135.4 - stable post Fed move;  BOJ review in 2023- wages key; Struggles in financings Defense spending; JP companies ramping Darbonization spending. 
DAILY NUGGET: We look at why Nuclear Fusion matters in light of the recent breakthrough. This is a BIG DEAL.


Good Morning Japan | Markets Hear "RECESSION"

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/makino-milling-machine-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5200:1" rel="noopener">Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP)</a> ended its consideration of the NSSK offer due to concerns about whether NSSK could secure FEFTA approval, given its reliance on foreign investors for financing.</li>
<li>This event sets a precedent, as a Japanese PE-led bid is not a credible shield against FEFTA rejection. Japanese regulators are looking through to ultimate ownership/control.</li>
<li>Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded FY2029 targets since the undisturbed date, the share price fall on a deal break should be around 10%. </li>
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Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP) ended its consideration of the NSSK offer due to concerns about whether NSSK could secure FEFTA approval, given its reliance on foreign investors for financing.
This event sets a precedent, as a Japanese PE-led bid is not a credible shield against FEFTA rejection. Japanese regulators are looking through to ultimate ownership/control.
Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded FY2029 targets since the undisturbed date, the share price fall on a deal break should be around 10%. 


Makino Milling Machine (6135 JP): FEFTA Approval Rears Its Head Again as NSSK’s Offer Is Declined

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<li>The European economy is heading for a recession due to surging energy costs</li>
<li>We believe that equity markets have already discounted this severe situation to a large extent</li>
<li>As governments respond with aggressive fiscal measures, we believe 3 Japanese stocks will be key beneficiaries</li>
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The European economy is heading for a recession due to surging energy costs
We believe that equity markets have already discounted this severe situation to a large extent
As governments respond with aggressive fiscal measures, we believe 3 Japanese stocks will be key beneficiaries


European Recession - 3 Japanese Stocks to BUY for a Rebound

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

<p><strong>GAMING PAYABLES</strong> - As part of the fallout from Greensill Capital's collapse, much has been made of the risks involved in supply chain finance and the accounting treatment of payables that can be used to 'flatter' balance sheets that are often overloaded with debt. As <em><strong>@matt_levine</strong></em>observed yesterday:-</p><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/193/505/original/2021-03-11_10-33-14.png?1615426510" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="193505"></figure></section><p><strong>APPLYING THE 'DUMB RULE OF THUMB' TO JAPAN</strong> - Accordingly, we have applied a simple screen to our universe of 3,689 Japanse companies with the following criteria:</p><ol>
<li><strong>Market Cap, ex Treasury Stock,&gt; ¥100 billion (672 companies)</strong></li>
<li><strong> Last Quarter Payable Days &gt; -100 (93 companies)</strong></li>
<li><strong>1-Year change in Average Days Payable &gt; -25 (7 companies)</strong></li>
</ol><p>We have excluded <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sony-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1" rel="noopener">Sony (6758 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/z-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19603:1" rel="noopener">Z Holdings (4689 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten (4755 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-post-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:359:1" rel="noopener">Japan Post (6178 JP)</a> from the screening due to their consolidation of financial subsidiaries. The results are in the <strong>DETAIL</strong> section below; however, the TTM Working Capital Day chart for the largest of the seven by market cap is below. It's 'owner' should be no surprise to followers of the Greensill saga.</p><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/193/508/original/2021-03-11_11-04-24.png?1615428279" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="193508"></figure></section><div class="content-caption">Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics</div>

GAMING PAYABLES - As part of the fallout from Greensill Capital's collapse, much has been made of the risks involved in supply chain finance and the accounting treatment of payables that can be used to 'flatter' balance sheets that are often overloaded with debt. As @matt_levineobserved yesterday:-APPLYING THE 'DUMB RULE OF THUMB' TO JAPAN - Accordingly, we have applied a simple screen to our universe of 3,689 Japanse companies with the following criteria:
Market Cap, ex Treasury Stock,&gt; ¥100 billion (672 companies)
 Last Quarter Payable Days &gt; -100 (93 companies)
1-Year change in Average Days Payable &gt; -25 (7 companies)
We have excluded Sony (6758 JP), Z Holdings (4689 JP), Rakuten (4755 JP), and Japan Post (6178 JP) from the screening due to their consolidation of financial subsidiaries. The results are in the DETAIL section below; however, the TTM Working Capital Day chart for the largest of the seven by market cap is below. It's 'owner' should be no surprise to followers of the Greensill saga.Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Greensill, Gaming Payables & The Seven Samurai of Supply Chain Finance

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DMG MORI CO., LTD. manufactures and markets machine tools and related products. The Company's product line includes numerical control (NC) and high-speed precision lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers (MCs), and other stationary machine tools capable of performing various tasks.

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Aequitas ECM Weekly (17 August 2026)- Shein, Ingenic, Megmeet, Dinglong, NSE, Milky Mist, DMG

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Good Morning Japan | Markets Hear "RECESSION"

Good Morning Japan: We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP...

Mark Chadwick

Makino Milling Machine (6135 JP): FEFTA Approval Rears Its Head Again as NSSK’s Offer Is Declined

Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded FY2029 targets since the undisturbed date, the share price fall on a deal break...

Arun George

European Recession - 3 Japanese Stocks to BUY for a Rebound

European stocks have sold off on rising recession risks. We believe that governments will respond with aggressive fiscal measures and Japanese...

Mark Chadwick

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Greensill, Gaming Payables & The Seven Samurai of Supply Chain Finance

As part of the fallout from Greensill Capital's collapse, much has been made of the risks involved in supply chain finance and the accounting...

Campbell Gunn

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