HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Although adopting a multi-brand strategy, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-chicmax-cosmetic-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35503:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic (CMC HK)</a>’s revenue mainly came from three brands, namely KANS, One Leaf and Baby Elephant, with no blockbuster brands afterwards. </li>
<li>Chicmax emphasizes marketing/promotion over R&amp;D, which has dragged down net profit margin despite solid revenues and gross profit margins. Product quality problem is also a concern.</li>
<li>We hope that Chicmax can increase R&amp;D investment and strengthen product innovation and quality control, so as to gain more consumer loyalty and trust, especially in high-end market. </li>
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Although adopting a multi-brand strategy, Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic (CMC HK)’s revenue mainly came from three brands, namely KANS, One Leaf and Baby Elephant, with no blockbuster brands afterwards. 
Chicmax emphasizes marketing/promotion over R&amp;D, which has dragged down net profit margin despite solid revenues and gross profit margins. Product quality problem is also a concern.
We hope that Chicmax can increase R&amp;D investment and strengthen product innovation and quality control, so as to gain more consumer loyalty and trust, especially in high-end market. 


Pre-IPO Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic - The Current Development Strategy Will Not Go Far

Equity Bottom-Up

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Equity Bottom-Up

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

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<li>In terms of the business model,the uniqueness and scarcity of Pien Tze Huang keep the market demand at high level,supporting its strong ability to raise prices and establish high moat.</li>
<li>The concerns on single product risk, scare raw materials and inadequate production capacity would cast a shadow over the Company’ future development.</li>
<li>The breakthrough point lies in whether the Company can make use of the unique advantages generated from "Pien Tze Huang" series to cultivate a second strong growth point in time.</li>
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In terms of the business model,the uniqueness and scarcity of Pien Tze Huang keep the market demand at high level,supporting its strong ability to raise prices and establish high moat.
The concerns on single product risk, scare raw materials and inadequate production capacity would cast a shadow over the Company’ future development.
The breakthrough point lies in whether the Company can make use of the unique advantages generated from "Pien Tze Huang" series to cultivate a second strong growth point in time.


Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical (600436.CH) - The Strength and the Concerns

Research on Tech Companies

Evelyn Zhang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The competition between Alibaba and JD has been heating up after Alibaba abandoned its "exclusivity requirement”, JD sale GMV increased by 28.4% vs Alibaba only increased by 8.4% YoY.  </li>
<li>Live streaming has become a mainstream sales channel, Douyin and Kuaishou both achieved more than 200% sales increase YoY.  </li>
<li>Influencers and brands are fighting over price setting power. Many brands have opened their own official livestreaming channels this year.</li>
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The competition between Alibaba and JD has been heating up after Alibaba abandoned its "exclusivity requirement”, JD sale GMV increased by 28.4% vs Alibaba only increased by 8.4% YoY.  
Live streaming has become a mainstream sales channel, Douyin and Kuaishou both achieved more than 200% sales increase YoY.  
Influencers and brands are fighting over price setting power. Many brands have opened their own official livestreaming channels this year.


IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

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FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) / Equity Capital Markets

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fsn-e-commerce-ventures-nykaa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33796:1" rel="noopener">FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) (1003622D IN)</a> provides e-retailing of beauty and fashion products through two verticals Nykaa (beauty and personal care) and Nykaa Fashion (apparel and accessories). Nykaa is the largest speciality beauty and personal care platform in India as measured by the value of products sold in the FY21 and in 5MFY22 (five months ending August), according to RedSeer.   </p></div><div>
<p>Nykaa will launch its IPO on 28 October. The IPO comprises a primary raise of Rs6,300 million ($84 million) with the remainder 42.0 million secondary shares. At the indicative price range of Rs1,085-1,125 per share, the gross proceeds are Rs51.8-53.2 billion ($691-714 million). An anchor placement of up to Rs23.4 billion ($312 million) will open on 27 October, and the IPO will close on 1 November. </p>
<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nykaa-ipo-initiation-beauty-parade" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:58791" rel="noopener">Nykaa IPO Initiation: Beauty Parade</a>, we stated that Nykaa has a strong positioning in India’s e-commerce beauty products industry, underpinned by the strong brand recognition of the ‘Nykaa’ brand. The financial performance is solid with strong growth, rising margins and cash generation. These characteristics should enable Nykaa to hold its own against intensifying competition. We concluded that Nykaa has attractive fundamentals.</p>
</div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nykaa-ipo-on-trend" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:59407" rel="noopener">Nykaa IPO: On Trend</a>, we stated that the recent results from the updated prospectus reinforce our view that Nykaa has the ability to deliver strong profitable growth. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive.</p></div></div>

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) (1003622D IN) provides e-retailing of beauty and fashion products through two verticals Nykaa (beauty and personal care) and Nykaa Fashion (apparel and accessories). Nykaa is the largest speciality beauty and personal care platform in India as measured by the value of products sold in the FY21 and in 5MFY22 (five months ending August), according to RedSeer.   
Nykaa will launch its IPO on 28 October. The IPO comprises a primary raise of Rs6,300 million ($84 million) with the remainder 42.0 million secondary shares. At the indicative price range of Rs1,085-1,125 per share, the gross proceeds are Rs51.8-53.2 billion ($691-714 million). An anchor placement of up to Rs23.4 billion ($312 million) will open on 27 October, and the IPO will close on 1 November. 
In Nykaa IPO Initiation: Beauty Parade, we stated that Nykaa has a strong positioning in India’s e-commerce beauty products industry, underpinned by the strong brand recognition of the ‘Nykaa’ brand. The financial performance is solid with strong growth, rising margins and cash generation. These characteristics should enable Nykaa to hold its own against intensifying competition. We concluded that Nykaa has attractive fundamentals.
In Nykaa IPO: On Trend, we stated that the recent results from the updated prospectus reinforce our view that Nykaa has the ability to deliver strong profitable growth. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive.

Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

<p>On August 10, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yunnan-botanee-bio-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33954:1" rel="noopener">Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology (300957 CH)</a> released its 2021/1H financial results. In the first half of 2021, Botanee achieved revenue of RMB1.412 billion, up 49.94% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB265 million, up 65.28% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB253 million, up 68.46% YoY. The performance was outstanding, but the market seemed to have very modest response. Botanee’s share price was just up 1.02% on August 11 and 3.98% on August 12 but down 5.35% on August 13. So, how is this Company? What are the concerns behind positive financial results?</p>

On August 10, Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology (300957 CH) released its 2021/1H financial results. In the first half of 2021, Botanee achieved revenue of RMB1.412 billion, up 49.94% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB265 million, up 65.28% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB253 million, up 68.46% YoY. The performance was outstanding, but the market seemed to have very modest response. Botanee’s share price was just up 1.02% on August 11 and 3.98% on August 12 but down 5.35% on August 13. So, how is this Company? What are the concerns behind positive financial results?

Botanee Bio-Technology (300957.CH)-The Success of WINONA Cannot Cover up the Concerns on the Outlook

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Shanghai Jahwa United Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and wholesales skin care and hair care products, cosmetics, perfumes, detergents, and other household chemical products.  The Company also provides technical and food services.

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