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

DZT Research

DZT 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.

Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology / Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

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<li>We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals from the Jan to Nov 2025 listing cohort to measure price action around the IPO+6M lock-up expiry.</li>
<li>We note that selling pressure from cornerstone selling overhang is deal-size dependent.</li>
<li>Sponsor mix further refines the screen. Pure international-sponsored deals underperformed other cohorts.</li>
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We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals from the Jan to Nov 2025 listing cohort to measure price action around the IPO+6M lock-up expiry.
We note that selling pressure from cornerstone selling overhang is deal-size dependent.
Sponsor mix further refines the screen. Pure international-sponsored deals underperformed other cohorts.


HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40623:1" rel="noopener">Mixue Group (2097 HK)</a> raised around US$450m in its Hong Kong IPO in March 2025. The lockup on its founders and pre-IPO investors is set to expire today.</li>
<li>MIXUE Group (MIXUE) is a freshly-made drinks company providing affordable products to consumers, including freshly-made fruit drinks, tea, ice cream and coffee, typically priced at around one USD per item.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Mixue Group (2097 HK) raised around US$450m in its Hong Kong IPO in March 2025. The lockup on its founders and pre-IPO investors is set to expire today.
MIXUE Group (MIXUE) is a freshly-made drinks company providing affordable products to consumers, including freshly-made fruit drinks, tea, ice cream and coffee, typically priced at around one USD per item.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: MIXUE IPO Lockup - US$1.8bn Pre-IPO Shareholder Release

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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40623:1" rel="noopener">Mixue Group (2097 HK)</a>'s  expiry of one-year lock-ups covering pre-IPO shareholders  will materially increase the tradable float and likely near-term liquidity.</li>
<li>The recent 18% share price decline possibly reflects investor concern that early shareholders, sitting on substantial gains, may monetise holdings, creating technical supply pressure.</li>
<li>The forthcoming FY2025 results announcement (end March)  can be critical in resetting earnings visibility and forward guidance. Stock trading at lower end of peer valuation range.</li>
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Mixue Group (2097 HK)'s  expiry of one-year lock-ups covering pre-IPO shareholders  will materially increase the tradable float and likely near-term liquidity.
The recent 18% share price decline possibly reflects investor concern that early shareholders, sitting on substantial gains, may monetise holdings, creating technical supply pressure.
The forthcoming FY2025 results announcement (end March)  can be critical in resetting earnings visibility and forward guidance. Stock trading at lower end of peer valuation range.


Mixue Group: Lock-Up Expiry. Stock Slides 18% in a Month. Likely Limited Downside

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Eastroc Beverage / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Eastroc Beverage Group launched its Hongkong IPO aiming to raise up to HK$ 10.1B. The company plans to sell 40.9M shares at HK$248 per share.</li>
<li>Eastroc Beverage is a functional beverage company in China, with primary focus on energy beverages and sports beverages. Company enjoyed 26.3% market share in 2024 (in terms of sales volume).</li>
<li>We would recommend the investors to subscribe to the issue backed by strong growth visibility and secular demand pure play.</li>
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Eastroc Beverage Group launched its Hongkong IPO aiming to raise up to HK$ 10.1B. The company plans to sell 40.9M shares at HK$248 per share.
Eastroc Beverage is a functional beverage company in China, with primary focus on energy beverages and sports beverages. Company enjoyed 26.3% market share in 2024 (in terms of sales volume).
We would recommend the investors to subscribe to the issue backed by strong growth visibility and secular demand pure play.


Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing: Growth Visibility Makes It Functional for Investors to Gulp It Down

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<li>Busy Ming (1768 HK) launched its Hongkong IPO aiming to raise up to HK$ 3.3B. The company plans to sell 14.1M shares at HK$229.6-$236.6 per share.</li>
<li>Busy Ming Group is an established and growing food and beverage retailer in China. The company owns two popular brands, “Busy for You” and “Super Ming”.</li>
<li>The growth outlook more than justifies the valuation. We would recommend the investors to subscribe to the issue and cash in on the secular growth story the company is offering.</li>
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Busy Ming (1768 HK) launched its Hongkong IPO aiming to raise up to HK$ 3.3B. The company plans to sell 14.1M shares at HK$229.6-$236.6 per share.
Busy Ming Group is an established and growing food and beverage retailer in China. The company owns two popular brands, “Busy for You” and “Super Ming”.
The growth outlook more than justifies the valuation. We would recommend the investors to subscribe to the issue and cash in on the secular growth story the company is offering.


Busy Ming (1768 HK) IPO: Uplifted Margins, Strong Volumes, Market Reach Make It A Compelling BUY

China

Guming Holdings Limited is a holding company primarily engaged in the production and sale of freshly made beverages through its "Good me" brand. It operates a franchised tea store retail network, offering fruit tea, milk tea, and coffee beverages. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Guming (1364 HK)

HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

HK IPO Essential Stat: We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals listed in 2025 to quantify the selling pressure upon lock-up expiry.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: MIXUE IPO Lockup - US$1.8bn Pre-IPO Shareholder Release

Mixue Group (2097 HK) raised around US$450m in its Hong Kong IPO in March 2025. The lockup on its founders and pre-IPO investors is set to expire...

Sumeet Singh

Mixue Group: Lock-Up Expiry. Stock Slides 18% in a Month. Likely Limited Downside

Trading near the low end of valuation multiples, amid likely concerns over post lock-up expiry stake sale - limited downside risk. Upcoming FY2025...

Devi Subhakesan

Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing: Growth Visibility Makes It Functional for Investors to Gulp It Down

Eastroc Beverage Group launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$10.1B, focusing on energy and sports beverages with strong market share. Investors...

Tina Banerjee

Busy Ming (1768 HK) IPO: Uplifted Margins, Strong Volumes, Market Reach Make It A Compelling BUY

Busy Ming (1768 HK) launched Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$3.3B. Established F&B retailer in China with strong growth potential, recommended for...

Tina Banerjee

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HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

HK IPO Essential Stat: We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals listed in 2025 to quantify the selling pressure upon lock-up expiry.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: MIXUE IPO Lockup - US$1.8bn Pre-IPO Shareholder Release

Mixue Group (2097 HK) raised around US$450m in its Hong Kong IPO in March 2025. The lockup on its founders and pre-IPO investors is set to expire...

Sumeet Singh

Mixue Group: Lock-Up Expiry. Stock Slides 18% in a Month. Likely Limited Downside

Trading near the low end of valuation multiples, amid likely concerns over post lock-up expiry stake sale - limited downside risk. Upcoming FY2025...

Devi Subhakesan

Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing: Growth Visibility Makes It Functional for Investors to Gulp It Down

​Eastroc Beverage Group launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$10.1B, focusing on energy and sports beverages with strong market share. Investors...

Tina Banerjee

Busy Ming (1768 HK) IPO: Uplifted Margins, Strong Volumes, Market Reach Make It A Compelling BUY

​Busy Ming (1768 HK) launched Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$3.3B. Established F&B retailer in China with strong growth potential, recommended for...

Tina Banerjee

Eastroc Beverage Group launches Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$10.1B, focusing on energy and sports beverages with strong market share. Investors...

Busy Ming (1768 HK) launched Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HK$3.3B. Established F&B retailer in China with strong growth potential, recommended for...