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Douglas Kim

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Midea Group Co Ltd A / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) is getting ready for a Hong Kong IPO listing, trying to raise at least US$3 billion.</li>
<li>Midea Group is trading a relatively attractive valuations. It is trading at P/E of 11.8x, EV/EBITDA of 8.1x, and P/B of 2.5x based on 2024 consensus earnings estimates.</li>
<li>In the past five days, Midea's price is down 2.3%. Some investors have been selling shares in Midea due to concerns about higher discount price offered at HK IPO listing.  </li>
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Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) is getting ready for a Hong Kong IPO listing, trying to raise at least US$3 billion.
Midea Group is trading a relatively attractive valuations. It is trading at P/E of 11.8x, EV/EBITDA of 8.1x, and P/B of 2.5x based on 2024 consensus earnings estimates.
In the past five days, Midea's price is down 2.3%. Some investors have been selling shares in Midea due to concerns about higher discount price offered at HK IPO listing.  


Midea Group: Initial Thoughts on the Hong Kong IPO Listing

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

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<li>The Midea Group (300 HK) IPO is being offered at a price range of HK$52-54.8/share, a discount of 20.9%-25% to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group</a>. That will raise US$3.28bn-US$3.46bn for the company.</li>
<li>Midea Group (300 HK) will not get Fast Entry to the HSCI but will be added to Southbound Stock Connect on 14 October once the price stabilisation period has ended.</li>
<li>Midea Group (300 HK) should get Fast Entry to one global index and that could lead to inclusion in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-china-large-cap-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:766:1" rel="noopener">iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) (FXI US)</a> too.</li>
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The Midea Group (300 HK) IPO is being offered at a price range of HK$52-54.8/share, a discount of 20.9%-25% to Midea Group. That will raise US$3.28bn-US$3.46bn for the company.
Midea Group (300 HK) will not get Fast Entry to the HSCI but will be added to Southbound Stock Connect on 14 October once the price stabilisation period has ended.
Midea Group (300 HK) should get Fast Entry to one global index and that could lead to inclusion in the iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) (FXI US) too.


Midea Group (300 HK): IPO Open Now; Upcoming Index Flows

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

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.

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<li>Chinese appliance maker Midea’s application to list its shares on the HKEx has been approved and the company plans to list up to 10% of its shares to raise $4bn.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a>  has a diversified product portfolio,  well-balanced exposure to domestic as well as overseas markets and M&amp;A’s that have helped significantly grow its business.</li>
<li>Our analysis on previous secondary listings of Chinese-listed companies on HKEx shows that the HK listings were priced at a significant discount to their A-Shares.</li>
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Chinese appliance maker Midea’s application to list its shares on the HKEx has been approved and the company plans to list up to 10% of its shares to raise $4bn.

Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)  has a diversified product portfolio,  well-balanced exposure to domestic as well as overseas markets and M&amp;A’s that have helped significantly grow its business.
Our analysis on previous secondary listings of Chinese-listed companies on HKEx shows that the HK listings were priced at a significant discount to their A-Shares.


Midea: Thoughts on HK Listing and Valuation

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a>, the world’s biggest home appliances maker, is premarketing an H Share listing to raise US$3 billion.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/midea-group-h-share-listing-latest-updates-points-to-a-business-in-rude-health" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:157653" rel="noopener">Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health</a></strong></em>, we noted that Midea is in good health, with strong growth, margins, and cash generation.</li>
<li>In this note, we examine the likely discount that Midea will offer its H Shares compared to the A Shares.</li>
</ul>



Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH), the world’s biggest home appliances maker, is premarketing an H Share listing to raise US$3 billion.
In Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health, we noted that Midea is in good health, with strong growth, margins, and cash generation.
In this note, we examine the likely discount that Midea will offer its H Shares compared to the A Shares.


Midea Group H Share Listing: AH Discount Views

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a>, the world’s biggest home appliances maker, is premarketing an H Share listing to raise US$3 billion.   </li>
<li>Midea is the world’s largest home appliance company in sales volume and revenue in 2023. Its subsidiary, KUKA Group, is one of the world’s “big four” industrial robotics companies. </li>
<li>The PHIP update shows that the business is in good health, with accelerating growth, rising margins, and strong cash generation. Therefore, a premium multiple to peers is justified. </li>
</ul>



Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH), the world’s biggest home appliances maker, is premarketing an H Share listing to raise US$3 billion.   
Midea is the world’s largest home appliance company in sales volume and revenue in 2023. Its subsidiary, KUKA Group, is one of the world’s “big four” industrial robotics companies. 
The PHIP update shows that the business is in good health, with accelerating growth, rising margins, and strong cash generation. Therefore, a premium multiple to peers is justified. 


Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health

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Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai manufactures and sells a series of air conditioners.  The different series of air conditioners include window type, split type, floor type, mobile type, mobile split type and ceiling type.  The Company also produces air purifier.

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Midea Group: Initial Thoughts on the Hong Kong IPO Listing

Midea Group announced that it will offer 492.1 million shares at HK$52 to HK$54.80 a piece in the HK listing. At the low end of the offering price...

Douglas Kim

Midea Group (300 HK): IPO Open Now; Upcoming Index Flows

Midea Group is offering the H-shares at a 20.9-25% discount to the A-shares and is expected to list on 17 Sep. The H-shares could get Fast Entry to...

Brian Freitas

Midea: Thoughts on HK Listing and Valuation

As per news media, Midea plans to raise $4bn by listing up to 10% of shares. Midea has a diversified product portfolio and a well-balanced exposure...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

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Midea Group: Initial Thoughts on the Hong Kong IPO Listing

Midea Group announced that it will offer 492.1 million shares at HK$52 to HK$54.80 a piece in the HK listing. At the low end of the offering price...

Douglas Kim

Midea Group (300 HK): IPO Open Now; Upcoming Index Flows

Midea Group is offering the H-shares at a 20.9-25% discount to the A-shares and is expected to list on 17 Sep. The H-shares could get Fast Entry to...

Brian Freitas

Midea: Thoughts on HK Listing and Valuation

As per news media, Midea plans to raise $4bn by listing up to 10% of shares. Midea has a diversified product portfolio and a well-balanced exposure...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Midea Group H Share Listing: AH Discount Views

Midea is premarketing an H Share listing to raise US$3 billion. In this note, we examine the likely discount that Midea will offer its H Shares...

Arun George

Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health

The PHIP update shows that the business is in good health, with accelerating growth, rising margins, and strong cash generation. Therefore, a...

Arun George