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.

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Eastroc Beverage Group   / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eastroc-beverage-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34882:1" rel="noopener">Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH)</a> (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S), EB has been the largest functional beverage company in China in terms of sales volume for four consecutive years since 2021.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the recent updates and likely A/H premium.</li>
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Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH) (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.
According to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S), EB has been the largest functional beverage company in China in terms of sales volume for four consecutive years since 2021.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the recent updates and likely A/H premium.


Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Thoughts on A/H Premium

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/busy-ming-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45154:1" rel="noopener">Busy Ming Group (BMG HK)</a>, a food and beverage retailer in China, is seeking to raise US$400 to US$500 million. </li>
<li>Busy Ming’s business model of super-low prices positions it as the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pdd-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27250:1" rel="noopener">PDD Holdings (PDD US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40623:1" rel="noopener">Mixue Group (2097 HK)</a> of cheap snack foods in China.</li>
<li>The investment case rests on expanding the store network, rapid GMV/revenue growth, improving margins and a strong balance sheet. </li>
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Busy Ming Group (BMG HK), a food and beverage retailer in China, is seeking to raise US$400 to US$500 million. 
Busy Ming’s business model of super-low prices positions it as the PDD Holdings (PDD US) and Mixue Group (2097 HK) of cheap snack foods in China.
The investment case rests on expanding the store network, rapid GMV/revenue growth, improving margins and a strong balance sheet. 


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eastroc-beverage-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34882:1" rel="noopener">Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH)</a> (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S), EB has been the largest functional beverage company in China in terms of sales volume for four consecutive years since 2021.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
</ul>



Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH) (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing.
According to Frost &amp; Sullivan (F&amp;S), EB has been the largest functional beverage company in China in terms of sales volume for four consecutive years since 2021.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing - Energized - Fast Growth, Better Margins

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ifbh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45067:1" rel="noopener">IFBH (6603 HK)</a> raised US$169m (including over-allocation) from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone, pre-IPO investors and controlling shareholders is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>IFBH specializes in ready-to-consume beverages and food, with a focus on coconut water and plant-based products. </li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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IFBH (6603 HK) raised US$169m (including over-allocation) from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone, pre-IPO investors and controlling shareholders is set to expire soon.
IFBH specializes in ready-to-consume beverages and food, with a focus on coconut water and plant-based products. 
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


IFBH IPO Lockup - US$262m Lockup Release but the Stock Has Nosedived

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food / Equity Capital Markets

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food (603288 CH)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44279:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (3288 HK)</a>, China’s leading condiments company, raised around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing. The lockup on its cornerstone investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food Company (3288 HK), China’s leading condiments company, raised around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing. The lockup on its cornerstone investors is set to expire soon.
FHCC is China’s leading condiments company within its main product categories of soy sauce, oyster sauce, flavored sauce, specialty condiment products and other products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H IPO Lockup - US$500m Cornerstone Release

China

MIXUE Group is a leading company specializing in the development, production, and franchise operation of freshly-made ice cream and tea beverages, including fruit drinks and coffee, under its Mixue and Lucky Cup brands. The company also supplies ingredients, packaging materials, and equipment to its extensive franchisee network. MIXUE Group was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Zhengzhou, China.

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MIXUE (2097 HK)

Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing - PHIP Updates and Thoughts on A/H Premium

Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH) (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, aims to raise around US$1bn in its H-share listing. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Busy Ming IPO: The Investment Case

Busy Ming, a food and beverage retailer in China, is seeking to raise US$400 to US$500 million. In this note, I discuss the investment case.

Arun George

Eastroc Beverage A/H Listing - Energized - Fast Growth, Better Margins

Eastroc Beverage Group (605499 CH) (EB), a China-based functional beverage company, has now filed its PHIP and is aims to raise around US$1bn in...

Sumeet Singh

IFBH IPO Lockup - US$262m Lockup Release but the Stock Has Nosedived

IFBH Ltd raised around US$169m from its Hong Kong IPO in June 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

Foshan Haitian Flavouring A/H IPO Lockup - US$500m Cornerstone Release

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Company (3288 HK), China’s leading condiments company, raised around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing. The lockup...

Sumeet Singh

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