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 short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD90.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semiconductor, Fitipower.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD90.4bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semiconductor, Fitipower.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semi

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,060.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD2,948mln. 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 foreign changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech, Lite-On Tech, Chailease, Lotus, Novatek, Alchip Tech, Asia Vital.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,060.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD2,948mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight foreign changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech, Lite-On Tech, Chailease, Lotus, Novatek, Alchip Tech, Asia Vital.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

Novatek Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The 2Q24 revenue outlook is NT$24.4-25.5bn, which was below Bloomberg consensuses NTD$26.45bn. </li>
<li>The company sees more aggressive stocking for TVs in 2Q24, but smartphone demand is soft in 2Q24.  </li>
<li>The dividend payout rate has been maintained at 80-85% over the past few years, with no significant changes expected.  </li>
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The 2Q24 revenue outlook is NT$24.4-25.5bn, which was below Bloomberg consensuses NTD$26.45bn. 
The company sees more aggressive stocking for TVs in 2Q24, but smartphone demand is soft in 2Q24.  
The dividend payout rate has been maintained at 80-85% over the past few years, with no significant changes expected.  


Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

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<li>Novatek reported 1Q24 results yesterday after the Taiwan close; gross margin came in ahead of guidance and revenue was in-line.</li>
<li>Nevertheless, the company's forward color regarding end market display applications demand in 2Q24 and 2024 was relatively muted.</li>
<li>Given the stock is at all-time highs and up about 25% since early February, we see the stock at risk of selling in the near-term. We rate Novatek as Underperform.</li>
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Novatek reported 1Q24 results yesterday after the Taiwan close; gross margin came in ahead of guidance and revenue was in-line.
Nevertheless, the company's forward color regarding end market display applications demand in 2Q24 and 2024 was relatively muted.
Given the stock is at all-time highs and up about 25% since early February, we see the stock at risk of selling in the near-term. We rate Novatek as Underperform.


Novatek Seeing Soft Consumer Electronics Demand; Muted Forward Guidance; Shares Appear at Risk

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD86.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD86.1bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin

Taiwan

Novatek Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs).  The Company's products are used in telecommunication, computer peripherals, and LCD (liquid crystal display) drivers.

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semi

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...

Patrick Liao

Novatek Seeing Soft Consumer Electronics Demand; Muted Forward Guidance; Shares Appear at Risk

Novatek's cautious outlook for future demand and all-time high share price may lead to near-term selling pressure. Limited potential for near-term...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semi

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

​Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...

Patrick Liao

Novatek Seeing Soft Consumer Electronics Demand; Muted Forward Guidance; Shares Appear at Risk

​Novatek's cautious outlook for future demand and all-time high share price may lead to near-term selling pressure. Limited potential for near-term...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...

Novatek's cautious outlook for future demand and all-time high share price may lead to near-term selling pressure. Limited potential for near-term...