Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology / Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

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<li>We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals from the Jan to Nov 2025 listing cohort to measure price action around the IPO+6M lock-up expiry.</li>
<li>We note that selling pressure from cornerstone selling overhang is deal-size dependent.</li>
<li>Sponsor mix further refines the screen. Pure international-sponsored deals underperformed other cohorts.</li>
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We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals from the Jan to Nov 2025 listing cohort to measure price action around the IPO+6M lock-up expiry.
We note that selling pressure from cornerstone selling overhang is deal-size dependent.
Sponsor mix further refines the screen. Pure international-sponsored deals underperformed other cohorts.


HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Yuen Kee Food Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>YUEN KEE FOOD's revenue mainly comes from selling standardized ingredients/materials. This makes its profits closely tied to the depth of franchisees' purchases, similar to a B2B food supply chain enterprise.</li>
<li>YUEN KEE FOOD's growth narrative heavily relies on the single path of "opening more franchise stores".The key to rapid expansion is a highly standardized/ replicable "supply chain + franchise" system. </li>
<li>Considering risks of franchise model/low margin, a discount would be considered (e.g. 18-20x P/E).If the market recognizes its supply chain efficiency/growth story, a premium may be given (e.g. 22-25x P/E)</li>
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YUEN KEE FOOD's revenue mainly comes from selling standardized ingredients/materials. This makes its profits closely tied to the depth of franchisees' purchases, similar to a B2B food supply chain enterprise.
YUEN KEE FOOD's growth narrative heavily relies on the single path of "opening more franchise stores".The key to rapid expansion is a highly standardized/ replicable "supply chain + franchise" system. 
Considering risks of franchise model/low margin, a discount would be considered (e.g. 18-20x P/E).If the market recognizes its supply chain efficiency/growth story, a premium may be given (e.g. 22-25x P/E)


Pre-IPO Yuen Kee Food Group - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

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<li>Jiwusiwei's all-round coverage strategy and offering high-profit products have demonstrated strong competitiveness in current period of restaurant differentiation, which enables Jiwusiwei to have stronger “buffering capacity” when consumption environment fluctuates.</li>
<li>The heavy reliance on core shopping districts in first-/second-tier cities, as well as the uncertainty of its expansion in lower-tier markets, could become bottlenecks that restrict its long-term development.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helens-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34113:1" rel="noopener">Helens International Holdings (9869 HK)</a> is the comparable company. Given that Jiwusiwei outperforms Helens International Holdings in all aspects, its valuation should rightfully receive a significant premium.</li>
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Jiwusiwei's all-round coverage strategy and offering high-profit products have demonstrated strong competitiveness in current period of restaurant differentiation, which enables Jiwusiwei to have stronger “buffering capacity” when consumption environment fluctuates.
The heavy reliance on core shopping districts in first-/second-tier cities, as well as the uncertainty of its expansion in lower-tier markets, could become bottlenecks that restrict its long-term development.

Helens International Holdings (9869 HK) is the comparable company. Given that Jiwusiwei outperforms Helens International Holdings in all aspects, its valuation should rightfully receive a significant premium.


Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

Henan Kingstar Brewery / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>The craft beers will eventually solidify into a stable niche category, and the window period for the market dividends brought by individual products may only last for 2-3 years.</li>
<li>KINGSTAR, as "the first Chinese-style craft beer company with high growth potential", can enjoy certain valuation premium at the current stage. So, valuation would be higher than traditional beer companies. </li>
<li>However, considering the risk of overly relying on single product as well as the future decline in growth due to increasing competition, valuation of KINGSTAR could be lower than MIXUE/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/budweiser-brewing-co-apac-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28077:1" rel="noopener">Budweiser</a>.</li>
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The craft beers will eventually solidify into a stable niche category, and the window period for the market dividends brought by individual products may only last for 2-3 years.
KINGSTAR, as "the first Chinese-style craft beer company with high growth potential", can enjoy certain valuation premium at the current stage. So, valuation would be higher than traditional beer companies. 
However, considering the risk of overly relying on single product as well as the future decline in growth due to increasing competition, valuation of KINGSTAR could be lower than MIXUE/Budweiser.


Pre-IPO Henan Kingstar Brewery - The Business, the Concerns and the Outlook

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.

Sigenergy Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigenergy-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44468:1" rel="noopener">Sigenergy Technology (6656 HK)</a> priced its IPO at HK$324.20 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$562 million. The shares will begin trading on 16 April.</li>
<li>The IPO was discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sigenergy-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:230084" rel="noopener">Sigenergy IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sigenergy-6656-hk-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:230285" rel="noopener">Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.</li>
</ul>



Sigenergy Technology (6656 HK) priced its IPO at HK$324.20 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$562 million. The shares will begin trading on 16 April.
The IPO was discussed in Sigenergy IPO: The Investment Case and Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights. 
The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.


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)

HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

HK IPO Essential Stat: We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals listed in 2025 to quantify the selling pressure upon lock-up expiry.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Pre-IPO Yuen Kee Food Group - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

YUEN KEE FOOD's revenue relies on selling standardized ingredients to franchisees,with growth tied to opening more stores.Due to risks of...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Henan Kingstar Brewery - The Business, the Concerns and the Outlook

KINGSTAR’s high growth is driven by Chinese-style craft beer, but future growth will decline due to ifierce competition. Valuation will be higher...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median of large HKEx...

Arun George

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HK IPO Essential Statistics: Quantifying Lock-Up Expiry Overhang

HK IPO Essential Stat: We studied 43 HK IPO cornerstone deals listed in 2025 to quantify the selling pressure upon lock-up expiry.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Pre-IPO Yuen Kee Food Group - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

​YUEN KEE FOOD's revenue relies on selling standardized ingredients to franchisees,with growth tied to opening more stores.Due to risks of...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Jiwusiwei - The Strength and the Concerns

​Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Henan Kingstar Brewery - The Business, the Concerns and the Outlook

​KINGSTAR’s high growth is driven by Chinese-style craft beer, but future growth will decline due to ifierce competition. Valuation will be higher...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median of large HKEx...

Arun George

YUEN KEE FOOD's revenue relies on selling standardized ingredients to franchisees,with growth tied to opening more stores.Due to risks of...

Jiwusiwei's strong competitiveness in restaurant differentiation gives it a "buffering capacity" in fluctuating environments. However, uncertainty...

KINGSTAR’s high growth is driven by Chinese-style craft beer, but future growth will decline due to ifierce competition. Valuation will be higher...