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

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-agarwal-s-health-care-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43984:1" rel="noopener">Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO.
Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suven-pharmaceuticals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33463:1" rel="noopener">Suven Pharmaceuticals (SUVENPHA IN)</a> is acquiring56% equity share capital of ADC/XDC-focused CRDMO, NJ Bio for $64M, strengthening position in a high growth market.  </li>
<li>In June 2024, Suven announced the acquisition of a majority stake in an oligonucleotide focused CDMO player, Sapala Organics, thereby adding another high-growth complex technology to its CDMO business.</li>
<li>Recently, shareholders have approved Suven’s merger with Cohance Lifesciences. Cohance has global leadership in select low-mid volume molecules as well as unique capabilities in the form of its ADC platform.</li>
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Suven Pharmaceuticals (SUVENPHA IN) is acquiring56% equity share capital of ADC/XDC-focused CRDMO, NJ Bio for $64M, strengthening position in a high growth market.  
In June 2024, Suven announced the acquisition of a majority stake in an oligonucleotide focused CDMO player, Sapala Organics, thereby adding another high-growth complex technology to its CDMO business.
Recently, shareholders have approved Suven’s merger with Cohance Lifesciences. Cohance has global leadership in select low-mid volume molecules as well as unique capabilities in the form of its ADC platform.


Suven Pharmaceuticals (SUVENPHA IN): M&A to Expand Technical Capabilities and Enhance Scale

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (0200361D IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akums-drugs-and-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40915:1" rel="noopener">Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (0200361D IN)</a> shares are currently trading below their IPO price post Q2FY25 result announcement. Compared with year-ago quarter, Q2FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA declined.</li>
<li>Digging deeper into the seemingly weak Q2FY25 result, we have come across some positive takeaways. With some of the recent developments, the company is well-positioned for long-term growth.</li>
<li>The share price reaction is overdone. Over the last one month, Akums shares gained 6.5% and outperformed most of its domestic peers, as the long-term growth prospect remains intact.</li>
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Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (0200361D IN) shares are currently trading below their IPO price post Q2FY25 result announcement. Compared with year-ago quarter, Q2FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA declined.
Digging deeper into the seemingly weak Q2FY25 result, we have come across some positive takeaways. With some of the recent developments, the company is well-positioned for long-term growth.
The share price reaction is overdone. Over the last one month, Akums shares gained 6.5% and outperformed most of its domestic peers, as the long-term growth prospect remains intact.


Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: Limited Downside Is Seen, Long-Term Growth Story Intact

SAI Life Sciences / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>The IPO of SAI Life Sciences, a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization,  is scheduled to open on December 11. The IPO consists of fresh issue as well as OFS.</li>
<li>Out of the fresh issue of proceeds, the company intends to use INR7.2B for repayment/prepayment of outstanding borrowings. As of September 30, 2024, total outstanding borrowing stands at INR7.6B.</li>
<li>We have high conviction on the growth prospect of SAI Life Sciences. Considering FY25 annualized post-IPO EPS of INR2.69, the company seeks a P/E valuation of 186.9–203.8x. </li>
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The IPO of SAI Life Sciences, a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization,  is scheduled to open on December 11. The IPO consists of fresh issue as well as OFS.
Out of the fresh issue of proceeds, the company intends to use INR7.2B for repayment/prepayment of outstanding borrowings. As of September 30, 2024, total outstanding borrowing stands at INR7.6B.
We have high conviction on the growth prospect of SAI Life Sciences. Considering FY25 annualized post-IPO EPS of INR2.69, the company seeks a P/E valuation of 186.9–203.8x. 


SAI Life Sciences IPO- Growing and Profitable Business; Aggressive Pricing Limits Upside Potential

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<ul><li>Laurus Lab (LAURUS) delivered largely in-line operational performance for 2QFY25.</li><li>It witnessed an improving traction in the CDMO business, with a 33%/44% YoY/QoQ jump in sales for 2QFY25.  However, this was offset by weak API segment.</li><li>The commercialization of CDMO contracts is expected to pick up in 2HFY25, driving sales as well as operating leverage.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Laurus Lab (LAURUS) delivered largely in-line operational performance for 2QFY25.It witnessed an improving traction in the CDMO business, with a 33%/44% YoY/QoQ jump in sales for 2QFY25.  However, this was offset by weak API segment.The commercialization of CDMO contracts is expected to pick up in 2HFY25, driving sales as well as operating leverage.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Laurus Labs - In-Line Quarter; CDMO Traction to Pick up in 2HFY25

India

Laurus Labs is a research-driven, integrated pharmaceutical and biotechnology company specializing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), generic formulations, and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services. The company is a global leader in antiretroviral (ARV) APIs and has diversified into oncology, cardiovascular, and biotechnology segments. Laurus Labs is headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and was founded in 2005.

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Laurus Labs (LAURUS IN)

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

Suven Pharmaceuticals (SUVENPHA IN): M&A to Expand Technical Capabilities and Enhance Scale

Suven Pharmaceuticals strengthens position in high-growth markets such as ADCs and Oligonucleotides with acquisition of NJ Bio and Sapala Organics...

Tina Banerjee

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: Limited Downside Is Seen, Long-Term Growth Story Intact

Akums Drugs shares are trading below IPO price post Q2FY25 results, but the company is well-positioned for long-term growth. Share price reaction...

Tina Banerjee

SAI Life Sciences IPO- Growing and Profitable Business; Aggressive Pricing Limits Upside Potential

SAI Life Sciences intends to raise INR9.5B via India IPO. The IPO proceeds will be used for debt repayment. Marquee clientele and diverse portfolio...

Tina Banerjee

Laurus Labs - In-Line Quarter; CDMO Traction to Pick up in 2HFY25

Laurus Lab (LAURUS) delivered largely in-line operational performance for 2QFY25. It witnessed an improving traction in the CDMO business, with a...

Motilal Oswal

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Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

Suven Pharmaceuticals (SUVENPHA IN): M&A to Expand Technical Capabilities and Enhance Scale

​Suven Pharmaceuticals strengthens position in high-growth markets such as ADCs and Oligonucleotides with acquisition of NJ Bio and Sapala Organics...

Tina Banerjee

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: Limited Downside Is Seen, Long-Term Growth Story Intact

​Akums Drugs shares are trading below IPO price post Q2FY25 results, but the company is well-positioned for long-term growth. Share price reaction...

Tina Banerjee

SAI Life Sciences IPO- Growing and Profitable Business; Aggressive Pricing Limits Upside Potential

SAI Life Sciences intends to raise INR9.5B via India IPO. The IPO proceeds will be used for debt repayment. Marquee clientele and diverse portfolio...

Tina Banerjee

Laurus Labs - In-Line Quarter; CDMO Traction to Pick up in 2HFY25

Laurus Lab (LAURUS) delivered largely in-line operational performance for 2QFY25. It witnessed an improving traction in the CDMO business, with a...

Motilal Oswal

Suven Pharmaceuticals strengthens position in high-growth markets such as ADCs and Oligonucleotides with acquisition of NJ Bio and Sapala Organics...

Akums Drugs shares are trading below IPO price post Q2FY25 results, but the company is well-positioned for long-term growth. Share price reaction...