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Andrei Zakharov

Equity Capital Markets

Milian Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform in China, filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company has achieved significant traction with now ~10M avg. MAUs.</li>
<li>Milian Technology has raised ~US$77M in equity financing to date from investors, including Xiaomi, XVC Fund, Shunwei Capital, and Sky9 Capital, among others.</li>
<li>I believe Milian Technology’s growth is exceptionally high for any online social networking platform company in China at such scale.</li>
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Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform in China, filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company has achieved significant traction with now ~10M avg. MAUs.
Milian Technology has raised ~US$77M in equity financing to date from investors, including Xiaomi, XVC Fund, Shunwei Capital, and Sky9 Capital, among others.
I believe Milian Technology’s growth is exceptionally high for any online social networking platform company in China at such scale.


Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps

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External reports (aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>Investment opportunity in MOMO, Chinese ADR trading at 70% of net cash and 5x EPS/FCF</li><li>Core business may be in decline, but management has shown good cost discipline and capital allocation</li><li>Potential for MOMO to return $200m per year to shareholders, offering potential 50% return on investment as a cigar butt investment similar to HUYA success.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.</em></p>

Investment opportunity in MOMO, Chinese ADR trading at 70% of net cash and 5x EPS/FCFCore business may be in decline, but management has shown good cost discipline and capital allocationPotential for MOMO to return $200m per year to shareholders, offering potential 50% return on investment as a cigar butt investment similar to HUYA success.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) - Monday, Apr 15, 2024

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Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shift-up-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36232:1" rel="noopener">Shift Up (462870 KS)</a> is Korea's leading game development studio. It is seeking to raise up to US$320 million.    </li>
<li>Shift Up now focuses only on game development and has a policy of publishing games in cooperation with global partners such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sony-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1" rel="noopener">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a>. </li>
<li>The investment case rests on a stellar game development track record, several growth drivers, high profitability and cash generation.</li>
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Shift Up (462870 KS) is Korea's leading game development studio. It is seeking to raise up to US$320 million.    
Shift Up now focuses only on game development and has a policy of publishing games in cooperation with global partners such as Tencent (700 HK) and Sony Corp (6758 JP). 
The investment case rests on a stellar game development track record, several growth drivers, high profitability and cash generation.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-technology-acquisition-corporation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35394:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation (VTAC SP)</a> agreed to a De-SPAC transaction with 17LIVE, the top pure-play live streaming platform (by revenue) in Japan and Taiwan combined.</li>
<li>Industry data and the financials suggest that 17LIVE does not have a sustainable competitive advantage to translate its position into high earnings quality. </li>
<li>The purchase consideration of 17LIVE in the De-SPAC transaction is S$925.1 million (US$682.2 million). Our valuation analysis suggests that this consideration is full.</li>
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Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation (VTAC SP) agreed to a De-SPAC transaction with 17LIVE, the top pure-play live streaming platform (by revenue) in Japan and Taiwan combined.
Industry data and the financials suggest that 17LIVE does not have a sustainable competitive advantage to translate its position into high earnings quality. 
The purchase consideration of 17LIVE in the De-SPAC transaction is S$925.1 million (US$682.2 million). Our valuation analysis suggests that this consideration is full.


Vertex Technology Acquisition (VTAC SP)/17LIVE: Turn Off

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/iqiyi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26755:1" rel="noopener">IQIYI Inc (IQ US)</a> aims to raise net proceeds of US$442.3 million through the placement of 76.5 million ADS at US$5.90 per ADS.</li>
<li>The net proceeds will be used for working capital purposes, including serving its existing debt obligations. The placement closes on 19 January. </li>
<li>The placement price is fair vs peers and is an opportunity to play iQiyi’s expected topline recovery which is supported by ongoing margin improvement and declining cash burn. </li>
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IQIYI Inc (IQ US) aims to raise net proceeds of US$442.3 million through the placement of 76.5 million ADS at US$5.90 per ADS.
The net proceeds will be used for working capital purposes, including serving its existing debt obligations. The placement closes on 19 January. 
The placement price is fair vs peers and is an opportunity to play iQiyi’s expected topline recovery which is supported by ongoing margin improvement and declining cash burn. 


IQIYI (IQ US) Placement: Fair Price for a Potential but Risky Recovery Play

China

Hello Group Inc. operates as a mobile-based social networking platform. The Company enables users to establish and expand social relationships based on location and interests. Hello Group operates out of the Peoples Republic of China.

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Andrei Zakharov

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The investment case rests on a stellar game development track record, several growth drivers, high profitability and cash generation.

Arun George

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Industry data and the financials suggest caution is warranted. The purchase consideration of 17LIVE in the De-SPAC transaction is S$925.1 million...

Arun George

IQIYI (IQ US) Placement: Fair Price for a Potential but Risky Recovery Play

The placement price is fair vs peers and is an opportunity to play iQiyi’s expected topline recovery which is supported by ongoing margin...

Arun George

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Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps

​Beijing-based Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform, filed to go public in Hong Kong. I have a positive view of upcoming...

Andrei Zakharov

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) - Monday, Apr 15, 2024

Investment opportunity in MOMO, Chinese ADR trading at 70% of net cash and 5x EPS/FCF. Core business may be in decline, but management has shown...

Value Investors Club (VIC)

Shift Up IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on a stellar game development track record, several growth drivers, high profitability and cash generation.

Arun George

Vertex Technology Acquisition (VTAC SP)/17LIVE: Turn Off

Industry data and the financials suggest caution is warranted. The purchase consideration of 17LIVE in the De-SPAC transaction is S$925.1 million...

Arun George

IQIYI (IQ US) Placement: Fair Price for a Potential but Risky Recovery Play

The placement price is fair vs peers and is an opportunity to play iQiyi’s expected topline recovery which is supported by ongoing margin...

Arun George

Beijing-based Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform, filed to go public in Hong Kong. I have a positive view of upcoming...