Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>BABA/VIPS/PDD/3690.HK/JD: Social Retail Consumption data improved in October MoM (+)</li>
<li>700.HK: Tencent raises ownership stake in a Wuxia Genre Gaming Studio (+)</li>
<li>SE/ PDD/ BABA: Highlights of Sea Limited's  disappointing Q3 results(-)</li>
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BABA/VIPS/PDD/3690.HK/JD: Social Retail Consumption data improved in October MoM (+)
700.HK: Tencent raises ownership stake in a Wuxia Genre Gaming Studio (+)
SE/ PDD/ BABA: Highlights of Sea Limited's  disappointing Q3 results(-)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/ VIPS/PDD/JD/Meituan, 3690.HK/Tencent, 700.HK/SE

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sea-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8509:1" rel="noopener">Sea Ltd (SE US)</a> saw its 3Q2023 result swing back to a loss after turning on investment at Shopee during 3Q2023 in the face of competition.</li>
<li>The company was open about its renewed investment in growth during the previous quarter in the face of threats from TikTok Shop, which may have lessened post its Indonesia expulsion. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sea-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8509:1" rel="noopener">Sea Ltd</a> may not have engendered itself with investors impressed with its ability to pivot like no other to actual profitability, now introducing an element of uncertainty. Valuations reflect this.</li>
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Sea Ltd (SE US) saw its 3Q2023 result swing back to a loss after turning on investment at Shopee during 3Q2023 in the face of competition.
The company was open about its renewed investment in growth during the previous quarter in the face of threats from TikTok Shop, which may have lessened post its Indonesia expulsion. 

Sea Ltd may not have engendered itself with investors impressed with its ability to pivot like no other to actual profitability, now introducing an element of uncertainty. Valuations reflect this.


Sea Ltd (SE US) - Paying the Price for Market Leadership

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>J&amp;T debuted with a rich valuation, but little investor enthusiasm to date</li>
<li>Focusing on J&amp;T's valuation alone could be a boon to CaiNiao's valuation...</li>
<li>...but, with few other comps, J&amp;T's lackluster early performance could be a drag</li>
</ul>


J&amp;T debuted with a rich valuation, but little investor enthusiasm to date
Focusing on J&amp;T's valuation alone could be a boon to CaiNiao's valuation...
...but, with few other comps, J&amp;T's lackluster early performance could be a drag


CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 5 | For Better or Worse, J&T IPO Will Impact CaiNiao Valuation

J&T Global Express  / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>KEX's EBIT margin fell to -38% in Q323, but showed Q/Q improvement vs Q223</li>
<li>Q/Q progress on margin most likely due to KEX initiatives, not market recovery</li>
<li>Ongoing weakness in Thai domestic express market marginally negative for J&amp;T </li>
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KEX's EBIT margin fell to -38% in Q323, but showed Q/Q improvement vs Q223
Q/Q progress on margin most likely due to KEX initiatives, not market recovery
Ongoing weakness in Thai domestic express market marginally negative for J&amp;T 


Q323 Another Tough Quarter for Kerry Express Thailand (KEX) | Negative Read-Through for J&T Global

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> announced in-specie dividends of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29043:1" rel="noopener">JD.com (9618 HK)</a> (US$15bn+) in 2021 and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan (3690 HK)</a> (US$20bn) in 2022.</li>
<li>With the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> Board meeting on 15 November to approve Q3 results and considering the payment of a dividend, the pattern could repeat this year.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> owns stakes of US$1bn+ in 10 listed companies. We take a look at the stocks that could be next in line to be paid as in-specie dividends.</li>
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Tencent (700 HK) announced in-specie dividends of JD.com (9618 HK) (US$15bn+) in 2021 and Meituan (3690 HK) (US$20bn) in 2022.
With the Tencent (700 HK) Board meeting on 15 November to approve Q3 results and considering the payment of a dividend, the pattern could repeat this year.

Tencent (700 HK) owns stakes of US$1bn+ in 10 listed companies. We take a look at the stocks that could be next in line to be paid as in-specie dividends.


Tencent (700 HK): Board Meets Next Week; In-Specie Dividend Candidates

Singapore

Sea Limited offers information technology services. The Company provides online personal computer and mobile digital content, e-commerce, and payment platforms. Sea serves customers worldwide.

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Sea Ltd (SE US)

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/ VIPS/PDD/JD/Meituan, 3690.HK/Tencent, 700.HK/SE

Social retail consumption data improved in October for BABA, VIPS, PDD, 3690.HK, and JD. Tencent increased ownership stake in a Wuxia Genre Gaming...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Sea Ltd (SE US) - Paying the Price for Market Leadership

Sea Ltd may not have engendered itself with investors impressed with its ability to pivot like no other to actual profitability, now introducing an...

Angus Mackintosh

CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 5 | For Better or Worse, J&T IPO Will Impact CaiNiao Valuation

For better or worse, we believe investors will view J&T Global Express' recent IPO as the primary reference point for CaiNiao's planned IPO in Hong...

Tracking Traffic

Q323 Another Tough Quarter for Kerry Express Thailand (KEX) | Negative Read-Through for J&T Global

Q323 was another quarter of Y/Y declines in revenue and margins for KEX, though profitability actually improved versus Q2. The read-through for...

Tracking Traffic

Tencent (700 HK): Board Meets Next Week; In-Specie Dividend Candidates

Tencent could make it a hat-trick of special in-specie dividend distributions. After JD.com and Meituan, Kuaishou could be next. Or it could be...

Brian Freitas

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[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/ VIPS/PDD/JD/Meituan, 3690.HK/Tencent, 700.HK/SE

​Social retail consumption data improved in October for BABA, VIPS, PDD, 3690.HK, and JD. Tencent increased ownership stake in a Wuxia Genre Gaming...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Sea Ltd (SE US) - Paying the Price for Market Leadership

Sea Ltd may not have engendered itself with investors impressed with its ability to pivot like no other to actual profitability, now introducing an...

Angus Mackintosh

CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 5 | For Better or Worse, J&T IPO Will Impact CaiNiao Valuation

For better or worse, we believe investors will view J&T Global Express' recent IPO as the primary reference point for CaiNiao's planned IPO in Hong...

Tracking Traffic

Q323 Another Tough Quarter for Kerry Express Thailand (KEX) | Negative Read-Through for J&T Global

Q323 was another quarter of Y/Y declines in revenue and margins for KEX, though profitability actually improved versus Q2. The read-through for...

Tracking Traffic

Tencent (700 HK): Board Meets Next Week; In-Specie Dividend Candidates

Tencent could make it a hat-trick of special in-specie dividend distributions. After JD.com and Meituan, Kuaishou could be next. Or it could be...

Brian Freitas

Social retail consumption data improved in October for BABA, VIPS, PDD, 3690.HK, and JD. Tencent increased ownership stake in a Wuxia Genre Gaming...