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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<li>Following up on our earlier cross-shareholding work, in this note we look to summarize our work so far by looking at where most of the selling will likely come.</li>
<li>Of the seven companies that we have looked at so far, collectively they have around US$102bn worth of shares to sell in 118 companies. </li>
<li>Of these, they have a combined stake of over US$1bn in 23 companies.</li>
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Following up on our earlier cross-shareholding work, in this note we look to summarize our work so far by looking at where most of the selling will likely come.
Of the seven companies that we have looked at so far, collectively they have around US$102bn worth of shares to sell in 118 companies. 
Of these, they have a combined stake of over US$1bn in 23 companies.


Japan Cross-Shareholding - Summary Matrix - Over US$100bn of Selling in 118 Companies

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<li>With <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:73:1" rel="noopener">Toyota (7203 JP)</a> having sold some of its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kddi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:639:1" rel="noopener">KDDI</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/harmonic-drive-systems-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10238:1" rel="noopener">Harmonic Drive</a> this year, it has firmly set the ball rolling for unwinding some of its cross-shareholding.</li>
<li>Toyota has a shareholding in around 60 listed companies, with its combined disposable stake worth over US$26bn.</li>
<li>In this note, we take a look at its stakes in various companies to see which ones could possibly be candidates for further selldowns.</li>
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With Toyota (7203 JP) having sold some of its stake in Denso, KDDI and Harmonic Drive this year, it has firmly set the ball rolling for unwinding some of its cross-shareholding.
Toyota has a shareholding in around 60 listed companies, with its combined disposable stake worth over US$26bn.
In this note, we take a look at its stakes in various companies to see which ones could possibly be candidates for further selldowns.


Toyota Cross-Shareholding - To Say a Whole Lot Is Left Would Be a US$26bn Understatement

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.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.</li>
<li>Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
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EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.
Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Topline Securities

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Pakistan car sales (as reported by PAMA) clocked in at 15,558 units in Aug 2026, up by 11% YoY but declined 21% MoM.</li><li>The MoM decline in total sales is primarily due to uncertainty surrounding the new auto policy and uncertain regional atmosphere affecting supply chain, in our view.</li><li>We expect the positive momentum in auto sales to continue in FY27, with double digit growth supported by the launch of new variants and the entry of new brands in the market.</li></ul>

Pakistan car sales (as reported by PAMA) clocked in at 15,558 units in Aug 2026, up by 11% YoY but declined 21% MoM.The MoM decline in total sales is primarily due to uncertainty surrounding the new auto policy and uncertain regional atmosphere affecting supply chain, in our view.We expect the positive momentum in auto sales to continue in FY27, with double digit growth supported by the launch of new variants and the entry of new brands in the market.

Pakistan Automobiles: Car Sales Grew by 11% YoY but Declined 21% MoM to 15,558 Units in Aug 2026

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/isuzu-motors-ltd">Isuzu Motors</a> is a global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines, with a particularly strong market position in Japan and Southeast Asia for its light and medium-duty trucks.</li>
  <li>The company is navigating a pivotal industry transition towards electrification and autonomous driving, outlined in its 'ISUZU Transformation - Growth to 2030' plan, which involves significant investment in new technologies and expanding into mobility solutions.</li>
  <li>While facing headwinds from market cyclicality and intense competition, Isuzu maintains a robust dividend policy and is focused on leveraging strategic partnerships with companies like Toyota and Cummins to bolster its technological transition and global expansion.</li>
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Isuzu Motors is a global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines, with a particularly strong market position in Japan and Southeast Asia for its light and medium-duty trucks.
  The company is navigating a pivotal industry transition towards electrification and autonomous driving, outlined in its 'ISUZU Transformation - Growth to 2030' plan, which involves significant investment in new technologies and expanding into mobility solutions.
  While facing headwinds from market cyclicality and intense competition, Isuzu maintains a robust dividend policy and is focused on leveraging strategic partnerships with companies like Toyota and Cummins to bolster its technological transition and global expansion.
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Primer: Isuzu Motors (7202 JP) - Apr 2026

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Isuzu Motors Limited manufactures and markets trucks and automobile parts. The Company's products include pickup trucks, light/heavy duty trucks, medium and large-sized buses, recreational vehicles, and sport utility vehicles.

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Japan Cross-Shareholding - Summary Matrix - Over US$100bn of Selling in 118 Companies

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Isuzu Motors is a global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines, with a particularly strong market position in Japan and Southeast...

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Japan Cross-Shareholding - Summary Matrix - Over US$100bn of Selling in 118 Companies

Toyotal has just announced that it will buy back around 290m (around 2% of the stock) of its own shares from MS&AD, Tokio Marine, MUFG and SMFG. In...

Sumeet Singh

Toyota Cross-Shareholding - To Say a Whole Lot Is Left Would Be a US$26bn Understatement

Toyota, Toyota Industries and Denso are tag teaming to unwind some of their stake in Aisin, in a deal worth over US$1bn. While the timing of the...

Sumeet Singh

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

​Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Pakistan Automobiles: Car Sales Grew by 11% YoY but Declined 21% MoM to 15,558 Units in Aug 2026

Pakistan car sales (as reported by PAMA) clocked in at 15,558 units in Aug 2026, up by 11% YoY but declined 21% MoM. The MoM decline in total...

Topline Securities

Primer: Isuzu Motors (7202 JP) - Apr 2026

Isuzu Motors is a global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines, with a particularly strong market position in Japan and Southeast...

αSK Primers

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...