Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.</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 YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.
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 YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 25th. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.</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 Supermax, PPB, Sunway Construction, IJM, Cahya Mata Sarawak.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jul 25th. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.
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 Supermax, PPB, Sunway Construction, IJM, Cahya Mata Sarawak.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 25th): Supermax, PPB, Sunway Construction, IJM, Cahya Mata Sarawak

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest is USD363m.</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 Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y Group M Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest is USD363m.
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 Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y Group M Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Despite softness in Singapore retail, DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries, focusing on that market.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian's top Malaysian stock picks include JS-SEZ, benefiting from property, construction, and energy sectors.</li><li>DBS raises ratings for PropNex &amp; APAC Realty to 'buy', citing a strong new launch pipeline in 2025, and sold SingPost shares.</li></ul>

Despite softness in Singapore retail, DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries, focusing on that market.UOB Kay Hian's top Malaysian stock picks include JS-SEZ, benefiting from property, construction, and energy sectors.DBS raises ratings for PropNex &amp; APAC Realty to 'buy', citing a strong new launch pipeline in 2025, and sold SingPost shares.

Singapore Market Roundup (08-Jan-2025): DBS cautious on SG retail, bullish on premium groceries.

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>On the 24 August, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kuala-lumpur-kepong-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17039:1" rel="noopener">Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK MK)</a> entered an agreement with Boustead Holdings (BHB), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boustead-plantations-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11418:1" rel="noopener">Boustead Plantations (BPLANT MK)</a>'s largest shareholder, to acquire a 33% plus 1 share stake.</li>
<li>Upon the completion of the agreement, KLK - together with BHB and LTAT - would make a Mandatory Offer for BPlant. The Offer Price would be RM1.55/share, a lifetime high</li>
<li>It all looked pretty straightforward. However the BHB/LTAT agreement has twice been delayed. This may still get done. But there remain a number of political kinks to be ironed out. </li>
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On the 24 August, Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK MK) entered an agreement with Boustead Holdings (BHB), Boustead Plantations (BPLANT MK)'s largest shareholder, to acquire a 33% plus 1 share stake.
Upon the completion of the agreement, KLK - together with BHB and LTAT - would make a Mandatory Offer for BPlant. The Offer Price would be RM1.55/share, a lifetime high
It all looked pretty straightforward. However the BHB/LTAT agreement has twice been delayed. This may still get done. But there remain a number of political kinks to be ironed out. 


BPlant/KLK: This Is Getting (Even More) Political

Malaysia

IJM Corporation Berhad is an investment holding company that provides construction services.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in property development, provides quarrying services, manufactures and sells premix products, cultivates oil palm, and provides education services.

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Ijm Corp Bhd (IJM MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jul 25th): Supermax, PPB, Sunway Construction, IJM, Cahya Mata Sarawak

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Supermax, PPB, Sunway Construction,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Singapore Market Roundup (08-Jan-2025): DBS cautious on SG retail, bullish on premium groceries.

DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries despite softness in Singapore retail, UOB Kay Hian recommends JS-SEZ for property, construction, and...

Singapore Market Roundup

BPlant/KLK: This Is Getting (Even More) Political

Only in Malaysia. One day after the KLK proposal was scuppered, LTAT, who is supposed to be cash-strapped, is proposing to make an Offer for BPLANT...

David Blennerhassett

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