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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics</a>’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.</li>
<li>Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.</li>
<li>In a recent interview, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics(066570 KS)</a>  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.</li>
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LG Electronics’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.
Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for LG Electronics (066570 KS) to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.
In a recent interview, LG Electronics(066570 KS)  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.


LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

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.

Midea Group Co Ltd A / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a> has launched its H Share listing at HK$52.00-54.80 per share. Pricing will be on 13 September, and the listing on 17 September.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the listing in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/midea-group-h-share-listing-latest-updates-points-to-a-business-in-rude-health" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:157653" rel="noopener">Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/midea-group-h-share-listing-ah-discount-views" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:157868" rel="noopener">Midea Group H Share Listing: AH Discount Views</a>. </li>
<li>Our valuation analysis suggests that the H Share listing range is attractive. We would participate in the listing.</li>
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Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) has launched its H Share listing at HK$52.00-54.80 per share. Pricing will be on 13 September, and the listing on 17 September.
We previously discussed the listing in Midea Group H Share Listing: Latest Updates Points to a Business in Rude Health and Midea Group H Share Listing: AH Discount Views. 
Our valuation analysis suggests that the H Share listing range is attractive. We would participate in the listing.


Midea Group H Share Listing (300 HK): Valuation Insights

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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Sep 6th which has an aggregated holding worth USD545.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,276mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp..</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Sep 6th which has an aggregated holding worth USD545.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,276mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp..


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 6th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp.

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Post-China supply chain reevaluation in ASEAN offers strategic shifts and growth opportunities for businesses.</li><li>Peak season does not improve 3Q24 memory spot pricing, with overall market trends remaining stable.</li><li>Generative AI market set to reach $1.5T by 2030, with Taiwan leading in hardware development; software &amp; services also show promising future growth.</li></ul>

Post-China supply chain reevaluation in ASEAN offers strategic shifts and growth opportunities for businesses.Peak season does not improve 3Q24 memory spot pricing, with overall market trends remaining stable.Generative AI market set to reach $1.5T by 2030, with Taiwan leading in hardware development; software &amp; services also show promising future growth.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Construction and semiconductors are key targets due to their low value-up representation. For shareholder returns, keep an eye on Samsung C&amp;T and SK Square.</li>
<li>Expect announcements before the mid-September value-up index, with early September releases mirroring LG Electronics' prior notices and detailed plans arriving by Q4.</li>
<li>Even with prior notices, details will leak. Samsung C&amp;T and SK Square are likely to prioritize short-term shareholder returns over long-term growth, potentially leading to a bigger price impact.</li>
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Construction and semiconductors are key targets due to their low value-up representation. For shareholder returns, keep an eye on Samsung C&amp;T and SK Square.
Expect announcements before the mid-September value-up index, with early September releases mirroring LG Electronics' prior notices and detailed plans arriving by Q4.
Even with prior notices, details will leak. Samsung C&amp;T and SK Square are likely to prioritize short-term shareholder returns over long-term growth, potentially leading to a bigger price impact.


Keep an Eye on Samsung C&T & SK Square as the Next Hot Picks for Value-Up Announcements

South Korea

LG Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets digital display equipment and home appliances. The Company produces and markets flat panel televisions, A/V products, washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators as well as telecommunications equipment such as smart phones and tablets.

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LG Electronics (066570 KS)

LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

LG's India business IPO could unlock significant value, estimated between USD 6.7 to 9 billion given it's dominant presence in India's booming home...

Devi Subhakesan

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 6th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp.

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp..

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

Colley Hwang discusses ASEAN expansion post-China, Peak season does not boost 3Q24 memory spot pricing, while Generative AI market expected to...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Keep an Eye on Samsung C&T & SK Square as the Next Hot Picks for Value-Up Announcements

This post dives into the potential for Samsung C&T and SK Square to be the next big players in value-up announcements and explores the likely price...

Sanghyun Park

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LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

LG's India business IPO could unlock significant value, estimated between USD 6.7 to 9 billion given it's dominant presence in India's booming home...

Devi Subhakesan

Midea Group H Share Listing (300 HK): Valuation Insights

Midea has launched its H Share listing. Our valuation analysis suggests that the range is attractive, so we would participate in the listing.

Arun George

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 6th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp.

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Kia Corp..

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (03-Sep-2024): Supply chain shifts in ASEAN post China

Colley Hwang discusses ASEAN expansion post-China, Peak season does not boost 3Q24 memory spot pricing, while Generative AI market expected to...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Keep an Eye on Samsung C&T & SK Square as the Next Hot Picks for Value-Up Announcements

This post dives into the potential for Samsung C&T and SK Square to be the next big players in value-up announcements and explores the likely price...

Sanghyun Park