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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Jan 23rd. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD22,549m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lasertec, Fast Retailing, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nichirei, TDK, Advantest, Sony, Sumitomo Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Lasertec.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Jan 23rd. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD22,549m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lasertec, Fast Retailing, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nichirei, TDK, Advantest, Sony, Sumitomo Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Lasertec.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Jan 23rd): Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lasertec, Fast Retailing

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, the market didn't appear to be in a mood to for a customary slowdown at the start of the year.</li>
<li>On the placements front, issuers and shareholders have started the new year with a bang, with deals launched across regions.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, the market didn't appear to be in a mood to for a customary slowdown at the start of the year.
On the placements front, issuers and shareholders have started the new year with a bang, with deals launched across regions.


Aequitas: ECM Weekly (12 January 2026) - Biren, MiniMax, Gigadevice, Omnivision, Busy Ming, HPSP, GF

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.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nissin-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12749:1" rel="noopener">Nissin Corp (9066 JP)</a> shares were up 10.3% based on a <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/japans-nissin-corp-said-to-plan-bain-backed-management-buyout" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg report</a> that it would be privatised through a Bain-sponsored MBO. </li>
<li>The deal is expected to exceed JPY100 billion. Assuming this refers to a market cap, the implied offer price is around JPY6,500 (21.5% premium to last close).</li>
<li>While the rumoured offer represents an all-time high share price, it is light compared to precedent and peer multiples. A long-dated offer makes it susceptible to a counterbid. </li>
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Nissin Corp (9066 JP) shares were up 10.3% based on a Bloomberg report that it would be privatised through a Bain-sponsored MBO. 
The deal is expected to exceed JPY100 billion. Assuming this refers to a market cap, the implied offer price is around JPY6,500 (21.5% premium to last close).
While the rumoured offer represents an all-time high share price, it is light compared to precedent and peer multiples. A long-dated offer makes it susceptible to a counterbid. 


Nissin Corp (9066 JP): A Rumoured Bain-Sponsored MBO?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trancom-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13043:1" rel="noopener">Trancom Co Ltd (9058 JP)</a> recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY10,300, a 40.5% and 42.9% premium to the last close and undisturbed price, respectively. </li>
<li>The offer represents an all-time high but is lower than the midpoint of the IFA’s DCF valuation range and implies multiples below precedent transaction multiples. </li>
<li>While the Dalton irrevocable has a counteroffer clause, Mr Takebe (the largest shareholder) does not. Therefore, there is a low probability of a competing bidder emerging.   </li>
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Trancom Co Ltd (9058 JP) recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY10,300, a 40.5% and 42.9% premium to the last close and undisturbed price, respectively. 
The offer represents an all-time high but is lower than the midpoint of the IFA’s DCF valuation range and implies multiples below precedent transaction multiples. 
While the Dalton irrevocable has a counteroffer clause, Mr Takebe (the largest shareholder) does not. Therefore, there is a low probability of a competing bidder emerging.   


Trancom (9058 JP): Bain-Sponsored MBO at JPY10,300

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alps-logistics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3935:1" rel="noopener">Alps Logistics (9055 JP)</a> recommended a pre-conditional tender offer from a <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kkr-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27333:1" rel="noopener">KKR &amp; Co (KKR US)</a> subsidiary at JPY5,774, 32.7% and 69.8% premium to the last close and undisturbed price, respectively. </li>
<li>The pre-condition is approvals under competition laws of Japan, China, the EU, South Korea and Vietnam. The tender offer is expected to start in mid-August.</li>
<li>The offer represents an all-time high and is a knockout bid. While the timing of regulatory approvals is a risk, the transaction is a done deal. </li>
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Alps Logistics (9055 JP) recommended a pre-conditional tender offer from a KKR &amp; Co (KKR US) subsidiary at JPY5,774, 32.7% and 69.8% premium to the last close and undisturbed price, respectively. 
The pre-condition is approvals under competition laws of Japan, China, the EU, South Korea and Vietnam. The tender offer is expected to start in mid-August.
The offer represents an all-time high and is a knockout bid. While the timing of regulatory approvals is a risk, the transaction is a done deal. 


Alps Logistics (9055 JP): KKR’s Knockout Pre-Conditional Offer at JPY5,774

Japan

NICHIREI CORPORATION produces and distributes frozen food, ice, and meat products.  The Company also provides a variety of cold storage services, as well as manages leasing business for buildings and parking garages.

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Nichirei Corp (2871 JP)

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Jan 23rd): Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lasertec, Fast Retailing

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (8306 JP), Lasertec (6920 JP), Fast...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: ECM Weekly (12 January 2026) - Biren, MiniMax, Gigadevice, Omnivision, Busy Ming, HPSP, GF

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Nissin Corp (9066 JP): A Rumoured Bain-Sponsored MBO?

While the rumoured offer represents an all-time high share price, it is light compared to precedent and peer multiples. A long-dated offer makes it...

Arun George

Trancom (9058 JP): Bain-Sponsored MBO at JPY10,300

The offer represents an all-time high but is lower than the IFA’s midpoint DCF valuation and implies multiples below precedent transaction...

Arun George

Alps Logistics (9055 JP): KKR’s Knockout Pre-Conditional Offer at JPY5,774

The precondition has been satisfied (Vietnam regulatory approval has been waived). The tender period is from 22 Aug to 4 Oct (30 business days),...

Arun George

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