Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD41.0bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Zhen Ding Technology, LARGAN Precision.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD41.0bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Zhen Ding Technology, LARGAN Precision.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quanta-computer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2754:1" rel="noopener">Quanta Computer (2382 TT)</a> is looking to raise up to US$2.2bn, selling 245m shares (49m GDRs) via a GDR offering. Proceeds will be used to procure raw materials overseas.</li>
<li>Similar to previous GDR listings, the firm has undergone a long drawn out process prior to launching the deal, having to jump through a number of board/shareholder/regulatory approval loops.</li>
<li>In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.</li>
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Quanta Computer (2382 TT) is looking to raise up to US$2.2bn, selling 245m shares (49m GDRs) via a GDR offering. Proceeds will be used to procure raw materials overseas.
Similar to previous GDR listings, the firm has undergone a long drawn out process prior to launching the deal, having to jump through a number of board/shareholder/regulatory approval loops.
In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.


Aequitas: Quanta Computer GDR - Well Flagged US$2.2bn GDR Offering; Shares Have Traded Down Recently

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD43.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Nanya Technology, BizLink, ASE Industrial, UMC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD43.1bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Nanya Technology, BizLink, ASE Industrial, UMC.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): Shin Kong Financial, Nanya Technology, BizLink, UMC

Taiwan Tech Focused Asia L/S Analyst

Henry King

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Our latest checks with VGA card makers, ABF substate companies and mining system thermal suppliers all indicate VGA card demand is weakening.</li>
<li>Sanction on Russia and Shenzhen lockdown also dampens the VGA card downward trend</li>
<li>GPU prices remain unchanged though VGA card prices continue to fall. VGA card makers' sales and profit premium from the ASP hike shrinks gradually.</li>
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Our latest checks with VGA card makers, ABF substate companies and mining system thermal suppliers all indicate VGA card demand is weakening.
Sanction on Russia and Shenzhen lockdown also dampens the VGA card downward trend
GPU prices remain unchanged though VGA card prices continue to fall. VGA card makers' sales and profit premium from the ASP hike shrinks gradually.


More Evidences Show VGA Card Demand Is Weakening. Maintain Our Conservative View on VGA Card Market

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bizlink-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6779:1" rel="noopener">Bizlink Holding (3665 TT)</a> (BizLink) is looking to raise up to US$350m in its upcoming GDR offering. The firm is also looking to raise another US$500m via convertible bonds.</li>
<li>In July 2026, Bizlink announced its board’s resolution to issue between 4.5-6m common shares via a GDR offering.As per the firm, proceeds will be used to purchase overseas raw materials.</li>
<li>Similar to previous GDR listings, the deal is a long drawn out process with the firm required to jump through a number of board/shareholder/regulatory approval loops.</li>
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Bizlink Holding (3665 TT) (BizLink) is looking to raise up to US$350m in its upcoming GDR offering. The firm is also looking to raise another US$500m via convertible bonds.
In July 2026, Bizlink announced its board’s resolution to issue between 4.5-6m common shares via a GDR offering.As per the firm, proceeds will be used to purchase overseas raw materials.
Similar to previous GDR listings, the deal is a long drawn out process with the firm required to jump through a number of board/shareholder/regulatory approval loops.


Aequitas: BizLink Holding GDR Early Look - Proposed GDR and CB Issuance Amid Strategic Expansion

Taiwan

Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets computer motherboards and other peripheral products.

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Gigabyte Technology (2376 TT)

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: Quanta Computer GDR - Well Flagged US$2.2bn GDR Offering; Shares Have Traded Down Recently

Quanta Computer (2382.TT) is looking to raise up to US$2.2bn, selling 245m shares (49m GDRs) via a GDR offering. In this note, we run the deal...

Akshat Shah

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): Shin Kong Financial, Nanya Technology, BizLink, UMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Nanya Technology, BizLink,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

More Evidences Show VGA Card Demand Is Weakening. Maintain Our Conservative View on VGA Card Market

After several years of robust growth on mining demand, we are likely to see the turning point for VGA cards in 1H22. We see more data points in...

Henry King

Aequitas: BizLink Holding GDR Early Look - Proposed GDR and CB Issuance Amid Strategic Expansion

BizLink Holding Inc (BizLink) is looking to raise up to US$350m in its upcoming GDRs offering. The firm is also looking to raise another US$500m...

Akshat Shah

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