Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Capital Markets

Shanghai Conant Optical / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-conant-optical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33004:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Conant Optical (2276 HK)</a> (2276 HK) announced the placement of 27M shares for subscription at HK$52 per share.</li>
<li>Company intends to use the proceeds majorly for construction of production line of XR supporting business, R&amp;D initiatives and working capital purpose.  </li>
<li>Given the current market price at which the stock is trading, the placement looks attractive. We continue to remain bullish on the name and the placement seems an opportune moment.</li>
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Shanghai Conant Optical (2276 HK) (2276 HK) announced the placement of 27M shares for subscription at HK$52 per share.
Company intends to use the proceeds majorly for construction of production line of XR supporting business, R&amp;D initiatives and working capital purpose.  
Given the current market price at which the stock is trading, the placement looks attractive. We continue to remain bullish on the name and the placement seems an opportune moment.


Conant Optical (2276 HK) Placement: Robust Outlook, Margin Strength Makes Growth Optics Clearer

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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

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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 short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Jentech Precision Industrial, Asia Vital Components, WT Microelectronics, Accton Technology, Nanya Technology, Jentech Precision Industrial, Asia Vital Components, WT Microelectronics, Accton Technology, Nanya Technology.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.4bn.
We tabulate league tables 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 Jentech Precision Industrial, Asia Vital Components, WT Microelectronics, Accton Technology, Nanya Technology, Jentech Precision Industrial, Asia Vital Components, WT Microelectronics, Accton Technology, Nanya Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Jentech Precision Industrial, Asia Vital Components

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology, Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.6bn.
We tabulate league tables 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 Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology, Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC

Equity Bottom-Up

Shanghai Conant Optical / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In 1H25, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-conant-optical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33004:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Conant Optical (2276 HK)</a> reported revenue rise of 11% to RMB 1.1M buoyed by growth across segments like multifunctional lens (up 9%) and standardized lens (up 20%).</li>
<li>In 1H25, the company kept up with its consistency of expanding its gross margins period after period, as margin expanded from 39.2% in 1H24 to 41% in 1H25 (2024: 38.6%).</li>
<li>Shanghai Conant’s robust demand outlook, capacity expansion plans, R&amp;D initiatives and margin strength offer a strong long term secular growth story.</li>
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In 1H25, Shanghai Conant Optical (2276 HK) reported revenue rise of 11% to RMB 1.1M buoyed by growth across segments like multifunctional lens (up 9%) and standardized lens (up 20%).
In 1H25, the company kept up with its consistency of expanding its gross margins period after period, as margin expanded from 39.2% in 1H24 to 41% in 1H25 (2024: 38.6%).
Shanghai Conant’s robust demand outlook, capacity expansion plans, R&amp;D initiatives and margin strength offer a strong long term secular growth story.


Conant Optical (2276 HKG): Growth Optics Sharp & Clear with Expanding Margins, Robust Sales in 1H25

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD25.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Nan Ya Plastics, Taishin Financial, Wistron, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics, Nan Ya Plastics, Taishin Financial, Wistron, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD25.2bn.
We tabulate league tables 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 Nan Ya Plastics, Taishin Financial, Wistron, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics, Nan Ya Plastics, Taishin Financial, Wistron, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): Nan Ya Plastics, Taishin Financial, Wistron, ASE Industrial

Taiwan

Pegavision Corp is a result of a joint venture by Pegatron Corp and Kinsus Corp. The Company manufactures and sells soft contact lenses and other ophthalmic medical devices. Pegavision operates in Taiwan.

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​Shanghai Conant Optical (2276 HK) places 27M shares at HK$52/share for XR production line, R&D, and working capital. The placement is an opportune...

Tina Banerjee

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We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Jentech Precision Industrial (3653 TT), Asia...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yageo (2327 TT), Macronix Intl (2337 TT), WT...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Conant Optical (2276 HKG): Growth Optics Sharp & Clear with Expanding Margins, Robust Sales in 1H25

​Shanghai Conant Optical sees 11% revenue rise and consistent margin expansion in 1H25. Robust demand outlook, capacity expansion plans, and margin...

Tina Banerjee

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We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Nan Ya Plastics (1303 TT), Taishin Financial...

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