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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, a number of deals were launched at the end of the week.</li>
<li>On the placement front, there was a flurry of deals across the region, along with news of a possible large cross-shareholding unwind in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:73:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Motor (7203 JP).</a>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, a number of deals were launched at the end of the week.
On the placement front, there was a flurry of deals across the region, along with news of a possible large cross-shareholding unwind in Toyota Motor (7203 JP).



Aequitas ECM Weekly (2 March 2026)- Toyota Motors, Nintendo, IBIDEN, Estun, PayPay, CleanMax

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

CapitaLand India Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,300+ insights published on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>In this cut, we examine why opportunities exist in Korea despite the record rally, look at the rush of shareholders trimming APAC stakes, and welcome coverage on 500+ private companies.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,300+ insights published on Smartkarma.
In this cut, we examine why opportunities exist in Korea despite the record rally, look at the rush of shareholders trimming APAC stakes, and welcome coverage on 500+ private companies.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Seoul Searching Redux, APAC Placements Apace & More Private Markets Coverage

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-industries-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4500:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Industries (6201 JP)</a> is worth in the high ¥20,000s by having minorities get the value of TICO and the tax treatment benefits proposed. As-is, TICO minorities are getting screwed.</li>
<li>The $64k question is whether AusSuper which supported <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bluescope-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:207:1" rel="noopener">Bluescope (BSL AU)</a>'s rejection of a $30 bid, and would only support an M&amp;A proposal that was “materially higher", is now supportive. </li>
<li>It's not surprising that financial institutions are selling some <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ibiden-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16630:1" rel="noopener">Ibiden Co Ltd (4062 JP)</a> as it continues its climb higher AND around the time of the imminent MSCI promotion.</li>
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Toyota Industries (6201 JP) is worth in the high ¥20,000s by having minorities get the value of TICO and the tax treatment benefits proposed. As-is, TICO minorities are getting screwed.
The $64k question is whether AusSuper which supported Bluescope (BSL AU)'s rejection of a $30 bid, and would only support an M&amp;A proposal that was “materially higher", is now supportive. 
It's not surprising that financial institutions are selling some Ibiden Co Ltd (4062 JP) as it continues its climb higher AND around the time of the imminent MSCI promotion.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Toyota Industries, Bluescope Steel, Ibiden, CK Hutch

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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<li>Reuters reports that Elliott has offered to pay around market price to buy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-industries-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4500:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Industries (6201 JP)</a> shares from holders who have agreed to tender. The close is 2 March.</li>
<li>Elliott’s strategy is three-fold: increase its stake without launching an expensive partial offer, ensure the minimum is not met, and ensure Fudosan discloses, at best, a modest increase in acceptances. </li>
<li>Elliott’s campaign may work too well, and there remains a possibility that the tender offer fails. In such a scenario, the downside to a deal break price is limited.</li>
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Reuters reports that Elliott has offered to pay around market price to buy Toyota Industries (6201 JP) shares from holders who have agreed to tender. The close is 2 March.
Elliott’s strategy is three-fold: increase its stake without launching an expensive partial offer, ensure the minimum is not met, and ensure Fudosan discloses, at best, a modest increase in acceptances. 
Elliott’s campaign may work too well, and there remains a possibility that the tender offer fails. In such a scenario, the downside to a deal break price is limited.


Toyota Industries (6201 JP): Risk/Reward Ahead of the Second Close

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Feb 13th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD23,203m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Shin-Etsu Chemical, SoftBank, Advantest, Kioxia, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fujikura, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Recruit, Disco, Fast Retailing, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Softbank, Advantest.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Feb 13th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD23,203m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Shin-Etsu Chemical, SoftBank, Advantest, Kioxia, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fujikura, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Recruit, Disco, Fast Retailing, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Softbank, Advantest.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Feb 13th): Shin-Etsu Chemical, SoftBank, Advantest, Kioxia

Japan

IBIDEN CO, LTD. develops, produces, and markets ceramics, housing materials, and electronics.  The Company's products include printed circuit boards (PCB), graphite specialties, integrated circuit (IC) packages, ceramic fibers, melamine decorative high-pressure laminates, and pre-cut structural materials.

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Ibiden Co Ltd (4062 JP)

Aequitas ECM Weekly (2 March 2026)- Toyota Motors, Nintendo, IBIDEN, Estun, PayPay, CleanMax

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Curator's Cut: Seoul Searching Redux, APAC Placements Apace & More Private Markets Coverage

This Curator's Cut issue highlights opportunities in Korea amidst the record rally, shareholder stake trimming in APAC, and coverage on 500+...

Pranav Rao

Last Week In Event SPACE: Toyota Industries, Bluescope Steel, Ibiden, CK Hutch

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Toyota Industries (6201 JP): Risk/Reward Ahead of the Second Close

Elliott is trying to raid the irrevocables ahead of the second close. A revised offer above 3Q book remains likely. The downside to a deal break...

Arun George

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Feb 13th): Shin-Etsu Chemical, SoftBank, Advantest, Kioxia

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Shin-Etsu Chemical (4063 JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Aequitas ECM Weekly (2 March 2026)- Toyota Motors, Nintendo, IBIDEN, Estun, PayPay, CleanMax

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Curator's Cut: Seoul Searching Redux, APAC Placements Apace & More Private Markets Coverage

This ​Curator's Cut issue highlights opportunities in Korea amidst the record rally, shareholder stake trimming in APAC, and coverage on 500+...

Pranav Rao

Last Week In Event SPACE: Toyota Industries, Bluescope Steel, Ibiden, CK Hutch

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Toyota Industries (6201 JP): Risk/Reward Ahead of the Second Close

Elliott is trying to raid the irrevocables ahead of the second close. A revised offer above 3Q book remains likely. The downside to a deal break...

Arun George

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Feb 13th): Shin-Etsu Chemical, SoftBank, Advantest, Kioxia

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Shin-Etsu Chemical (4063 JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

This Curator's Cut issue highlights opportunities in Korea amidst the record rally, shareholder stake trimming in APAC, and coverage on 500+...