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

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dingdong-maicia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33461:1" rel="noopener">Dingdong Maicia (DDL US)</a>, a groceries on-demand e-commerce company, aims to raise up to US$500m via a US listing. It is backed by Tiger Global, General Atlantic and Softbank.</p><p>Dingdong Maicai (DM) is an on-demand e-commerce company in China which provides users and households with fresh produce, meat and seafood and other daily necessities via its self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. As of 1Q21, DM had 6.9m monthly transacting users, who had placed 69.7m orders during the quarter. Its FY20 gross merchandise value was RMB13bn, representing a 10%+ market share for the on-demand ecommerce fresh groceries and daily necessities market.</p><p>Its core product category is fresh groceries and it procures most of its products directly and offers to deliver them to customers within 30mins of having received an order.</p>

Dingdong Maicia (DDL US), a groceries on-demand e-commerce company, aims to raise up to US$500m via a US listing. It is backed by Tiger Global, General Atlantic and Softbank.Dingdong Maicai (DM) is an on-demand e-commerce company in China which provides users and households with fresh produce, meat and seafood and other daily necessities via its self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. As of 1Q21, DM had 6.9m monthly transacting users, who had placed 69.7m orders during the quarter. Its FY20 gross merchandise value was RMB13bn, representing a 10%+ market share for the on-demand ecommerce fresh groceries and daily necessities market.Its core product category is fresh groceries and it procures most of its products directly and offers to deliver them to customers within 30mins of having received an order.

Dingdong Maicai Pre-IPO - Increasing Market Share, Fast Growth but No Signs of Profit

Telco/Internet specialist

Kirk Boodry

Redex Research

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>In the run-up to results last week, we said that tech weakness could push Softbank closer to a buyback renewal but it is tech gains that highlight market disappointment. A return to tech on Friday boosted Vision Fund’s public portfolio by $5.2bn (¥571bn equal to ¥158/share @48% VF equity and 1.7bn S/O) but SBG shares are down today as the discount has widened to 34% from 32% on Friday and 21% a week ago. In recent years, shares have traded in the range of 40-50% of the underlying public value until the Vision Fund IPO parade kicked into higher gear even as an unprecedented buyback plan provided additional support. With tech weakness, a return to that level seems more likely and the Friday valuation rebound underscores the importance of returns to shareholders too.</p>

In the run-up to results last week, we said that tech weakness could push Softbank closer to a buyback renewal but it is tech gains that highlight market disappointment. A return to tech on Friday boosted Vision Fund’s public portfolio by $5.2bn (¥571bn equal to ¥158/share @48% VF equity and 1.7bn S/O) but SBG shares are down today as the discount has widened to 34% from 32% on Friday and 21% a week ago. In recent years, shares have traded in the range of 40-50% of the underlying public value until the Vision Fund IPO parade kicked into higher gear even as an unprecedented buyback plan provided additional support. With tech weakness, a return to that level seems more likely and the Friday valuation rebound underscores the importance of returns to shareholders too.

Softbank Group - The Market Is Sending a Message

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst, Obex Capital Research

Aaron Gabin

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research

Obex Capital Research

“Obex” is Latin for Barriers to Entry. Obex Capital Management’s investment philosophy is driven by an intense focus on which business model’s Barriers to Entry are able to withstand the ever increasing competitive disruption in the TMT and Consumer Sectors.

<p>DoorDash’s had a fairly impressive 1Q21 as it still is benefitting from annualizing the pandemic surge. The company even raised full year guidance by more than then the first quarter beat. However, they are guiding to deceleration in the backhalf of the year as reopenings pick up and normal seasonality sets in for 3Q. On balance, the quarter and commentary made us less bearish – but there’s still that insane valuation to wrap one’s mind around. At 15x forward sales, its down from 20x after last quarter, but after a 22% rip on earnings, this company’s valuation makes no sense in the context of an industry that saw Grubhub and Postmates get acquired at 6x forward sales a year ago.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>Obex’s fundamental research process is focused on secular change in the TMT and Consumer sectors. We seek to differentiate between fundamental business analysis and security analysis. Before deciding if a security’s pricing and positioning merit a long or short position, we analyze the four pillars of business fundamentals (Secular Factors, TAM, Competitive Advantage, Business Model) in order to determine if this is a “good” or “not so good” opportunity.</p></div>

DoorDash’s had a fairly impressive 1Q21 as it still is benefitting from annualizing the pandemic surge. The company even raised full year guidance by more than then the first quarter beat. However, they are guiding to deceleration in the backhalf of the year as reopenings pick up and normal seasonality sets in for 3Q. On balance, the quarter and commentary made us less bearish – but there’s still that insane valuation to wrap one’s mind around. At 15x forward sales, its down from 20x after last quarter, but after a 22% rip on earnings, this company’s valuation makes no sense in the context of an industry that saw Grubhub and Postmates get acquired at 6x forward sales a year ago.Obex’s fundamental research process is focused on secular change in the TMT and Consumer sectors. We seek to differentiate between fundamental business analysis and security analysis. Before deciding if a security’s pricing and positioning merit a long or short position, we analyze the four pillars of business fundamentals (Secular Factors, TAM, Competitive Advantage, Business Model) in order to determine if this is a “good” or “not so good” opportunity.

DoorDash 1Q21 Earnings: Reopening or Decelerating?

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.

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<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hello-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33031:1" rel="noopener">Hello Inc (1883864D US)</a>, which is backed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ant-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24240:1" rel="noopener">Ant Financial Services Group (6688 HK)</a>, is China's third-largest local services platform by transaction volume, according to iResearch. Hello offers bike-sharing and e-bike sharing services known as <em>Hello Bike</em> and <em>Hello e-Bike</em>. It also has a carpooling marketplace known as <em>Hello Carpooling</em>. Hello is seeking to raise $1 billion through a Nasdaq listing, according to press reports.   </p></div>
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<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/hello-ipo-initiation-goodbye" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:50795" rel="noopener">Hello IPO Initiation: Goodbye</a> we stated that Hello’s investor pitch is that its various businesses create a flywheel that drives user spending growth with limited user acquisition costs. However, Hello remains saddled with a core business (shared two-wheeler services) that has challenging prospects due to declining growth, low profitability and high cash burn.</p>
<div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/hello-ipo-1q21-update-does-not-change-the-avoid-tag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51119" rel="noopener">Hello IPO: 1Q21 Update Does Not Change the Avoid Tag</a>, we noted that at first glance, the 1Q21 update looks stunning due to accelerating growth and margin progression. However, a closer look, suggests that business continues to face daunting challenges. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at Hello's potential valuation range. </p></div>
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Hello Inc (1883864D US), which is backed by Ant Financial Services Group (6688 HK), is China's third-largest local services platform by transaction volume, according to iResearch. Hello offers bike-sharing and e-bike sharing services known as Hello Bike and Hello e-Bike. It also has a carpooling marketplace known as Hello Carpooling. Hello is seeking to raise $1 billion through a Nasdaq listing, according to press reports.   

In Hello IPO Initiation: Goodbye we stated that Hello’s investor pitch is that its various businesses create a flywheel that drives user spending growth with limited user acquisition costs. However, Hello remains saddled with a core business (shared two-wheeler services) that has challenging prospects due to declining growth, low profitability and high cash burn.
In Hello IPO: 1Q21 Update Does Not Change the Avoid Tag, we noted that at first glance, the 1Q21 update looks stunning due to accelerating growth and margin progression. However, a closer look, suggests that business continues to face daunting challenges. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at Hello's potential valuation range. 



Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

<p>In this IPO report on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-media-pvt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOM IN)</a> we discuss the proposed issue details, <em><strong>likely valuation estimates based on recent pre-IPO fundraising</strong></em>, the company's operational basics, strengths, and risks as well as its reported financials.</p><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-media-pvt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOM IN)</a>, a leading online food delivery platform based in India, has filed with the regulator to raise more than a billion dollars through a combination of fresh equity and the sale of existing shares. Online food delivery services witnessed skyrocketing demand growth last year thanks to COVID-led restrictions. With India now being hit by another wave of the pandemic, which seems way stronger and deadlier than last year, lockdowns and travel restrictions are back; this could be another boom period for Zomato and its peers. However, we suspect the timing of the IPO may not be opportune given the country is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating new wave and the retail investment environment may not be enthusing. </p>

In this IPO report on Zomato (ZOM IN) we discuss the proposed issue details, likely valuation estimates based on recent pre-IPO fundraising, the company's operational basics, strengths, and risks as well as its reported financials.Zomato (ZOM IN), a leading online food delivery platform based in India, has filed with the regulator to raise more than a billion dollars through a combination of fresh equity and the sale of existing shares. Online food delivery services witnessed skyrocketing demand growth last year thanks to COVID-led restrictions. With India now being hit by another wave of the pandemic, which seems way stronger and deadlier than last year, lockdowns and travel restrictions are back; this could be another boom period for Zomato and its peers. However, we suspect the timing of the IPO may not be opportune given the country is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating new wave and the retail investment environment may not be enthusing. 

Zomato's USD 1Bn IPO: India Foodtech's Lead Play. Striking when the Market Is COVID-Hot.

United States

DoorDash, Inc. provides restaurant food delivery services. The Company develops technology to connect customers with merchants through an on-demand food delivery application. DoorDash serves customers in the United States.

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Softbank Group - The Market Is Sending a Message

Even with a record one-day performance for Vision Fund's public portfolio, the discount to fair value has widened to 34% from c. 20% last week...

Kirk Boodry

DoorDash 1Q21 Earnings: Reopening or Decelerating?

DoorDash had a fairly impressive 1Q21 as it still is benefitting from annualizing the pandemic surge. 15x forward P/S, valuation makes no sense...

Aaron Gabin

Hello IPO: Valuation First Look

Hello is seeking to raise $1 billion through a Nasdaq listing, according to press reports. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the...

Arun George

Zomato's USD 1Bn IPO: India Foodtech's Lead Play. Striking when the Market Is COVID-Hot.

Preview of (likely) IPO valuation based on Zomato's recent fundraising, and analysis of the company's operational basics, strengths, risks, and...

Devi Subhakesan

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Dingdong Maicai Pre-IPO - Increasing Market Share, Fast Growth but No Signs of Profit

Dingdong Maicia (DDL US), a groceries on-demand e-commerce company, aims to raise up to US$500m via a US listing. It is backed by Tiger Global,...

Sumeet Singh

Softbank Group - The Market Is Sending a Message

Even with a record one-day performance for Vision Fund's public portfolio, the discount to fair value has widened to 34% from c. 20% last week...

Kirk Boodry

DoorDash 1Q21 Earnings: Reopening or Decelerating?

DoorDash had a fairly impressive 1Q21 as it still is benefitting from annualizing the pandemic surge. 15x forward P/S, valuation makes no sense...

Aaron Gabin

Hello IPO: Valuation First Look

Hello is seeking to raise $1 billion through a Nasdaq listing, according to press reports. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the...

Arun George

Zomato's USD 1Bn IPO: India Foodtech's Lead Play. Striking when the Market Is COVID-Hot.

Preview of (likely) IPO valuation based on Zomato's recent fundraising, and analysis of the company's operational basics, strengths, risks, and...

Devi Subhakesan