HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Capital Markets

Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food / Equity Capital Markets

Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food (3288 HK)

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<li>Hong Kong's IPO market has gathered momentum lately, especially with the overwhelming response to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technology-catl-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45179:1" rel="noopener">CATL (3750 HK)</a>. Consumer IPOs are the next ones to gather interest. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44279:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Co (FHF HK)</a> is the most imminent one, potentially seeking up to US$1bn. Without significant peers in Hong Kong, it should attract good attention.</li>
<li>The other interesting ones include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhou-liu-fu-jewellery-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43706:1" rel="noopener">Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. (1716396D CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/three-squirrels" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45113:1" rel="noopener">Three Squirrels (TRS HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eastroc-beverage-group-co-ltd-f3283290-a611-4cb4-8857-93101786e283" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45048:1" rel="noopener">Eastroc Beverage Group (EBG HK)</a>. </li>
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Hong Kong's IPO market has gathered momentum lately, especially with the overwhelming response to CATL (3750 HK). Consumer IPOs are the next ones to gather interest. 

Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Co (FHF HK) is the most imminent one, potentially seeking up to US$1bn. Without significant peers in Hong Kong, it should attract good attention.
The other interesting ones include Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. (1716396D CH), Three Squirrels (TRS HK), and Eastroc Beverage Group (EBG HK). 


HK Strategy: Some Consumer IPO Pipelines and Their Proxies

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.

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food / Equity Capital Markets

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food (603288 CH)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH)</a> (FHCC), China’s leading condiments company, now aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance in our earlier note. In this note we talk about the PHIP updates and likely A/H premium.</li>
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Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH) (FHCC), China’s leading condiments company, now aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.
FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.
We have looked at the past performance in our earlier note. In this note we talk about the PHIP updates and likely A/H premium.


Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Thoughts on A/H Premium

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44279:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (FHF HK)</a>, the largest condiment company in China, is seeking an H-share IPO in Hong Kong. </li>
<li>It has established brand recognition and leadership positions, product innovation and diversification, opportunities from industry consolidation, and steady earnings with net cash.</li>
<li>Assuming a 28% HA discount, the same as the HS Stock Connect, this implies an FY25 PER of 23.2x. Versus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kikkoman-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11720:1" rel="noopener">Kikkoman Corp (2801 JP)</a>'s 23.8x, this seems not attractive enough. </li>
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Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (FHF HK), the largest condiment company in China, is seeking an H-share IPO in Hong Kong. 
It has established brand recognition and leadership positions, product innovation and diversification, opportunities from industry consolidation, and steady earnings with net cash.
Assuming a 28% HA discount, the same as the HS Stock Connect, this implies an FY25 PER of 23.2x. Versus Kikkoman Corp (2801 JP)'s 23.8x, this seems not attractive enough. 


Foshan Haitian Flavouring Pre-IPO: A Stable Breed

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH)</a>, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company, has filed its PHIP for an H Share listing to raise US$1 billion.     </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44279:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (FHF HK)</a> has been China’s leading condiments company in terms of sales volume for 28 consecutive years.</li>
<li>The investment case rests on its market positioning, return to growth, industry-leading profitability, cash generation and strong balance sheet. However, the valuation of the A Shares is full.</li>
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Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH), a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company, has filed its PHIP for an H Share listing to raise US$1 billion.     

Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (FHF HK) has been China’s leading condiments company in terms of sales volume for 28 consecutive years.
The investment case rests on its market positioning, return to growth, industry-leading profitability, cash generation and strong balance sheet. However, the valuation of the A Shares is full.


Foshan Haitian Flavouring H Share Listing: The Investment Case

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH)</a> (FHCC), China’s leading condiments company, aims to raise around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
</ul>



Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH) (FHCC), China’s leading condiments company, aims to raise around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing.
FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - Strong Brand but Sales Have Been Slowing Down

China

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Company Ltd. manufactures food seasonings. The Company develops, produces, and distributes condiments including soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, flavoring sauce, chicken stock, monosodium glutamate, and oil.

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Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food (603288 CH)

HK Strategy: Some Consumer IPO Pipelines and Their Proxies

HK's IPO market gains momentum with CATL leading the way. Consumer IPOs like Foshan Haitian are next in line, attracting attention. Others include...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Thoughts on A/H Premium

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food (603288 CH), China’s leading condiments company, now aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Foshan Haitian Flavouring Pre-IPO: A Stable Breed

Foshan Haitian Flavouring has proceeded through the Exchange hearing, with the impending IPO targeting to raise as much as US$1bn. We recirculate...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - Strong Brand but Sales Have Been Slowing Down

Foshan Haitian flavouring is now said to be looking to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing. We had looked at it past performance earlier and...

Sumeet Singh

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HK Strategy: Some Consumer IPO Pipelines and Their Proxies

HK's IPO market gains momentum with CATL leading the way. Consumer IPOs like Foshan Haitian are next in line, attracting attention. Others include...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Thoughts on A/H Premium

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food (603288 CH), China’s leading condiments company, now aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Foshan Haitian Flavouring Pre-IPO: A Stable Breed

Foshan Haitian Flavouring has proceeded through the Exchange hearing, with the impending IPO targeting to raise as much as US$1bn. We recirculate...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Foshan Haitian Flavouring H Share Listing: The Investment Case

Haitian has filed its PHIP for an H Share listing to raise US$1 billion. In this note, we discuss the investment case and valuation.

Arun George

Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H Listing - Strong Brand but Sales Have Been Slowing Down

Foshan Haitian flavouring is now said to be looking to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing. We had looked at it past performance earlier and...

Sumeet Singh