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

Rubicon Research Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rubicon-research-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43796:1" rel="noopener">Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN)</a> raised about US$155m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Rubicon Research has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN) raised about US$155m in its India IPO.
Rubicon Research has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.
In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Rubicon Research IPO Trading - Strongest IPO Demand of 2025 Yet

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.

LG Electronics India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India (123D IN)</a> debuts today and is poised for a strong listing pop, supported by record institutional oversubscription and robust grey market premiums.</li>
<li>Retail investor shares saw a modest 3.5x subscription, underscoring the challenge of a billion-dollar IPO with a 35% retail allocation, which necessitated a steep pricing discount.</li>
<li>Post-Debut, LGEIL’s likely market Cap at around USD11.5 bn could surpass its parent, despite 85% parent stake and USD1.3 bn raised from offer for sale of shares in IPO .</li>
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LG Electronics India (123D IN) debuts today and is poised for a strong listing pop, supported by record institutional oversubscription and robust grey market premiums.
Retail investor shares saw a modest 3.5x subscription, underscoring the challenge of a billion-dollar IPO with a 35% retail allocation, which necessitated a steep pricing discount.
Post-Debut, LGEIL’s likely market Cap at around USD11.5 bn could surpass its parent, despite 85% parent stake and USD1.3 bn raised from offer for sale of shares in IPO .


LG Electronics India IPO : Strong Debut Expected. Market Cap May Top Parent’s

Canara HSBC Life Insurance / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Canara HSBC Life Insurance (2908709Z IJ) (CHLI) is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale.</li>
<li>CHLI is an Indian private life insurer, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, offering a range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group customers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the peer comp and implied valuations in the IPO price range.</li>
</ul>


Canara HSBC Life Insurance (2908709Z IJ) (CHLI) is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale.
CHLI is an Indian private life insurer, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, offering a range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group customers.
In this note, we talk about the peer comp and implied valuations in the IPO price range.


Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO - Steady Growth but Valuations Fullish

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canara-hsbc-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45165:1" rel="noopener"></a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canara-hsbc-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45165:1" rel="noopener">Canara HSBC Life Insurance (2908709Z IJ)</a> (CHLI) is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale.</li>
<li>CHLI is a private life insurer in India,  promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited, a member of the HSBC group. </li>
<li>It offers a comprehensive range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group (i.e., companies, businesses or organizations) customers.</li>
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Canara HSBC Life Insurance (2908709Z IJ) (CHLI) is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale.
CHLI is a private life insurer in India,  promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited, a member of the HSBC group. 
It offers a comprehensive range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group (i.e., companies, businesses or organizations) customers.


Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO - Improving AUM but Dependent on Bancassurance Channels

WeWork India Management Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wework-india-management-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44329:1" rel="noopener">WeWork India Management Ltd (1690124D IN)</a> raised about US$338m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>WeWork India (WWI) offers a wide range of workspace solutions, including custom-designed buildings, floors, and offices, enterprise office suites, private offices, co-working spaces, customized managed offices, and hybrid digital solutions.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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WeWork India Management Ltd (1690124D IN) raised about US$338m in its India IPO.
WeWork India (WWI) offers a wide range of workspace solutions, including custom-designed buildings, floors, and offices, enterprise office suites, private offices, co-working spaces, customized managed offices, and hybrid digital solutions.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


WeWork India IPO Trading - Muted Demand, Likely to Trade Weak

India

Hindustan Unilever Limited manufactures and distributes consumer products. The Company offers soap, detergent, personal care products and processed food, ice creams, cooking oils, and other related products. Hindustan Unilever serves customers worldwide.

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Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN)

Rubicon Research IPO Trading - Strongest IPO Demand of 2025 Yet

Rubicon Research Limited (RR) raised about US$155m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

LG Electronics India IPO : Strong Debut Expected. Market Cap May Top Parent’s

LG Electronics India debuts today - strong listing pop expected. Superior ROE and growth make it attractive for long-term investors.

Devi Subhakesan

Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO - Steady Growth but Valuations Fullish

Canara HSBC Life Insurance is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the peer comp and implied...

Akshat Shah

Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO - Improving AUM but Dependent on Bancassurance Channels

Canara HSBC Life Insurance is looking to raise US$284m from its upcoming India IPO, which is an entire secondary share sale. In this note, we talk...

Akshat Shah

WeWork India IPO Trading - Muted Demand, Likely to Trade Weak

WeWork India raised about US$338m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

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