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.

Event-Driven

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<li>A group of shareholders raised around US$530m in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mankind-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36389:1" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma</a>(MP) IPO in May 2023. The pre-IPO shareholders will be released from their lockup soon.</li>
<li>MP is a pharmaceutical company engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of pharmaceutical formulations across various acute and chronic therapeutic areas, as well as several consumer healthcare products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and recent updates.</li>
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A group of shareholders raised around US$530m in Mankind Pharma(MP) IPO in May 2023. The pre-IPO shareholders will be released from their lockup soon.
MP is a pharmaceutical company engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of pharmaceutical formulations across various acute and chronic therapeutic areas, as well as several consumer healthcare products.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and recent updates.


Mankind Pharma Lock-Up - A US$1.1bn+ Lockup Release

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihh-healthcare-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:876:1" rel="noopener">IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)</a> reported stellar performance in 3Q23 exceeding expectations, with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, while PAT more than doubles on higher patient volumes and improved case mix.</li>
<li>To deliver profitable growth, IHH will continue its organic expansion, including adding close to 4,000 beds in the next five years to its existing 12,000 operational beds.</li>
<li>Notwithstanding the strong underlying demand for quality healthcare services driving operational and financial growth, IHH expects cost pressures from elevated inflation, and rising interest rates.</li>
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IHH Healthcare (IHH MK) reported stellar performance in 3Q23 exceeding expectations, with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, while PAT more than doubles on higher patient volumes and improved case mix.
To deliver profitable growth, IHH will continue its organic expansion, including adding close to 4,000 beds in the next five years to its existing 12,000 operational beds.
Notwithstanding the strong underlying demand for quality healthcare services driving operational and financial growth, IHH expects cost pressures from elevated inflation, and rising interest rates.


IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Double-Digit Growth Across Key Metrics for Q3; Bed Expansion to Continue

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihh-healthcare-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:876:1" rel="noopener">IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)</a> reported 11% YoY revenue growth in its core hospital and healthcare business in 4Q22, mainly driven by higher inpatient admissions in most of the hospitals.  </li>
<li>In November 2022, India’s stock exchange regulator SEBI has advised IHH to proceed with the open offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortis-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:881:1" rel="noopener">Fortis Healthcare (FORH IN)</a> to acquire 26.1% stake after obtaining court permission.</li>
<li>IHH is cautiously optimistic of robust growth from its core business with the return of local and foreign patients to its hospitals.</li>
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IHH Healthcare (IHH MK) reported 11% YoY revenue growth in its core hospital and healthcare business in 4Q22, mainly driven by higher inpatient admissions in most of the hospitals.  
In November 2022, India’s stock exchange regulator SEBI has advised IHH to proceed with the open offer for Fortis Healthcare (FORH IN) to acquire 26.1% stake after obtaining court permission.
IHH is cautiously optimistic of robust growth from its core business with the return of local and foreign patients to its hospitals.


IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Core Business Recovery; Fortis Open Offer to Come Soon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In this Original, we have provided an analysis of why we believe APAC healthcare sector is poised for stellar growth in long-term, mainly driven by its favorable demographics.</li>
<li>We have handpicked four APAC healthcare companies, with market cap of $5 billion+ and ADTV of $5 million+ and analyzed their long-term growth stories and fundamentals.</li>
<li>In additions, we have also provided a table for stocks of interest in APAC healthcare sector.</li>
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In this Original, we have provided an analysis of why we believe APAC healthcare sector is poised for stellar growth in long-term, mainly driven by its favorable demographics.
We have handpicked four APAC healthcare companies, with market cap of $5 billion+ and ADTV of $5 million+ and analyzed their long-term growth stories and fundamentals.
In additions, we have also provided a table for stocks of interest in APAC healthcare sector.


Smartkarma Originals: APAC Healthcare Series - Top Picks Are Poised for Multi-Year Growth

Indian Accounting Research Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Indian Accounting Research Analyst

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Forensic Accounting

Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd / Forensic Accounting

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/narayana-hrudayalaya-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26939:1" rel="noopener">Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd (NARH IN)</a> or NHL is a player in healthcare service sector. As at F21, the company operated as many as 46 healthcare facilities having a total of 6,725 bed capacity. It also has one operational hospital in the Cayman Islands.</p>
<p>NHL may be a big player in hospital chains, but the review of annual report provides us with several concerns on the balance sheet side such as poor investment quality, doubtful receivables, etc. Also, NHL in the past has shown very poor execution record which might depict concerns at a strategic level.</p>

Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd (NARH IN) or NHL is a player in healthcare service sector. As at F21, the company operated as many as 46 healthcare facilities having a total of 6,725 bed capacity. It also has one operational hospital in the Cayman Islands.
NHL may be a big player in hospital chains, but the review of annual report provides us with several concerns on the balance sheet side such as poor investment quality, doubtful receivables, etc. Also, NHL in the past has shown very poor execution record which might depict concerns at a strategic level.

Forensic Analysis- Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd

India

Fortis Healthcare Ltd. is a health care provider.  The Company operates multi- specialty hospitals, a boutique-style hospital, and various satellite and heart command centers.

Fortis Healthcare (FORH IN)

Mankind Pharma Lock-Up - A US$1.1bn+ Lockup Release

The two pre-IPO investors have launched a block to sell around US$591m worth of Mankind Pharma shares. Since the lockup on the shares expired not...

Sumeet Singh

IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Double-Digit Growth Across Key Metrics for Q3; Bed Expansion to Continue

IHH reported stellar performance in 3Q23, with 19% revenue and 26% EBITDA growth on higher patient volumes and improved case mix. The company plans...

Tina Banerjee

IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Core Business Recovery; Fortis Open Offer to Come Soon

IHH reported 11% YoY and 7% QoQ revenue growth in hospital and healthcare business, driven by higher inpatient admissions. The company has got...

Tina Banerjee

Smartkarma Originals: APAC Healthcare Series - Top Picks Are Poised for Multi-Year Growth

APAC healthcare is among the world’s fastest growing markets, thereby gaining importance from investors. We have highlighted 4 APAC healthcare...

Tina Banerjee

Forensic Analysis- Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd

NHL may be a big player in hospital chains, but the review of annual report provides us with several concerns such as poor execution record and...

Nitin Mangal