APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical / Equity Capital Markets

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (6990 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sichuan-kelun-biotech-biopharm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40071:1" rel="noopener">Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharm (6990 HK)</a> is looking to raise up to US$200m from a primary placement. The offering is priced at HK$ 330.2-341, a 5-8% discount to last close.</li>
<li>The company plans to use the proceeds for research and development, clinical trials of its core products and as working capital.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
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Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharm (6990 HK) is looking to raise up to US$200m from a primary placement. The offering is priced at HK$ 330.2-341, a 5-8% discount to last close.
The company plans to use the proceeds for research and development, clinical trials of its core products and as working capital.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Kelun-Biotech Placement - Recent Run-Up Makes Its Tricky

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>The main purpose for Sihuan to acquire Combio is to form a strong innovative drug business Xuanzhu and then make large capital gains from the subsequent spin-off and listing.</li>
<li>All the three Core Products need to face fierce competition, and their clinical data do not show obvious advantages to competing products, making them hard to stand out.</li>
<li>Based on the announcement on Nov.12, 2024, valuation of Xuanzhu was RMB8.5 billion. However, due to the lack of competitive pipelines and weak commercialization prospects, we think Xuanzhu is overvalued.</li>
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The main purpose for Sihuan to acquire Combio is to form a strong innovative drug business Xuanzhu and then make large capital gains from the subsequent spin-off and listing.
All the three Core Products need to face fierce competition, and their clinical data do not show obvious advantages to competing products, making them hard to stand out.
Based on the announcement on Nov.12, 2024, valuation of Xuanzhu was RMB8.5 billion. However, due to the lack of competitive pipelines and weak commercialization prospects, we think Xuanzhu is overvalued.


Pre-IPO Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical- Outdated Pipelines Are Difficult to Bring Good Investment Returns

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.

Duality Biotherapeutics / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Duality Biotherapeutics raised HKD 1,512m (USD 194m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 14th.</li>
<li>In our previous note, we looked at the company's business lines of ADC products and analyzed its valuation.</li>
<li>In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before trading debut.</li>
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Duality Biotherapeutics raised HKD 1,512m (USD 194m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 14th.
In our previous note, we looked at the company's business lines of ADC products and analyzed its valuation.
In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before trading debut.


Duality Biotherapeutics (映恩生物) Trading Update

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<li>The 11th national VBP is expected to start in 2025H1. Companies such as Kelun, CSPC, Qilu Pharmaceuticals, Fosun Pharma, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22928:1" rel="noopener">China Resources Pharmaceutical</a>, etc. are expected to be affected the most.</li>
<li>It is estimated that the entire market of PD-1/L1 x VEGF BsAb is approximately US$20-30 billion. AK112 is expected to seize about 40%-50% of the market or US$8-15 billion.</li>
<li>MIXUE's IPO debut was stellar. Conservative investors can considering taking profits as risk of share price corrections has increased. Radical investors can choose to bet on valuation exceeding Nongfu Spring.</li>
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The 11th national VBP is expected to start in 2025H1. Companies such as Kelun, CSPC, Qilu Pharmaceuticals, Fosun Pharma, China Resources Pharmaceutical, etc. are expected to be affected the most.
It is estimated that the entire market of PD-1/L1 x VEGF BsAb is approximately US$20-30 billion. AK112 is expected to seize about 40%-50% of the market or US$8-15 billion.
MIXUE's IPO debut was stellar. Conservative investors can considering taking profits as risk of share price corrections has increased. Radical investors can choose to bet on valuation exceeding Nongfu Spring.


China Healthcare Weekly (Mar.9) - 11th VBP, PD-1/VEGF BsAb Outlook, MIXUE's Stunning IPO Debut

Event-Driven

Greatview Aseptic Packaging / Event-Driven

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<li>The 10th national VBP released results. The average price reduction was about 70%. CSPC, Kelun, Fosun Pharma, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sino-biopharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:230:1" rel="noopener">Sino Biopharmaceutical </a>are the "main force" and their performance would be affected.</li>
<li>WuXi Shares surge due to the absence of BIOSECURE Act from the proposed amendments to US NDAA. However, the rally could be short-term as the Bill may return next year.</li>
<li>Pre-Conditions of Newjf have been smooth so far. We think investors can directly consider Newjf's Offer. Based on the current situation, we are optimistic that Newjf will finally be successful.</li>
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The 10th national VBP released results. The average price reduction was about 70%. CSPC, Kelun, Fosun Pharma, Sino Biopharmaceutical are the "main force" and their performance would be affected.
WuXi Shares surge due to the absence of BIOSECURE Act from the proposed amendments to US NDAA. However, the rally could be short-term as the Bill may return next year.
Pre-Conditions of Newjf have been smooth so far. We think investors can directly consider Newjf's Offer. Based on the current situation, we are optimistic that Newjf will finally be successful.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.15) - 10th VBP Results, WuXi Shares Surge, Newjf Will Be Successful

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Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products. The Company's products include large infusion products, tablets, capsules, antibiotic injection, lyophilized powder for injection, and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical (002422 CH)

Kelun-Biotech Placement - Recent Run-Up Makes Its Tricky

Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co (Kelun) is looking to raise up to US$200m from a primary placement. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Pre-IPO Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical- Outdated Pipelines Are Difficult to Bring Good Investment Returns

Sihuan's acquisition of Combio aims to create a strong innovative drug business Xuanzhu, but concerns arise over its outdated pipeline,...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Duality Biotherapeutics (映恩生物) Trading Update

Duality Biotherapeutics raises $194m in global offering will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 14th. We provide an update before its...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (Mar.9) - 11th VBP, PD-1/VEGF BsAb Outlook, MIXUE's Stunning IPO Debut

The 11th national VBP in 2025H1 will impact big pharma companies. AK112 would seize 40%-50% of the PD-1/VEGF BsAb market. MIXUE's IPO debut was...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.15) - 10th VBP Results, WuXi Shares Surge, Newjf Will Be Successful

10th national VBP results show 70% price reduction. WuXi shares surge without BIOSECURE Act in US NDAA amendments, but rally may be short...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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Kelun-Biotech Placement - Recent Run-Up Makes Its Tricky

Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co (Kelun) is looking to raise up to US$200m from a primary placement. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Pre-IPO Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical- Outdated Pipelines Are Difficult to Bring Good Investment Returns

​Sihuan's acquisition of Combio aims to create a strong innovative drug business Xuanzhu, but concerns arise over its outdated pipeline,...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Duality Biotherapeutics (映恩生物) Trading Update

​Duality Biotherapeutics raises $194m in global offering will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 14th. We provide an update before its...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (Mar.9) - 11th VBP, PD-1/VEGF BsAb Outlook, MIXUE's Stunning IPO Debut

​The 11th national VBP in 2025H1 will impact big pharma companies. AK112 would seize 40%-50% of the PD-1/VEGF BsAb market. MIXUE's IPO debut was...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.15) - 10th VBP Results, WuXi Shares Surge, Newjf Will Be Successful

​10th national VBP results show 70% price reduction. WuXi shares surge without BIOSECURE Act in US NDAA amendments, but rally may be short...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Sihuan's acquisition of Combio aims to create a strong innovative drug business Xuanzhu, but concerns arise over its outdated pipeline,...

Duality Biotherapeutics raises $194m in global offering will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 14th. We provide an update before its...

The 11th national VBP in 2025H1 will impact big pharma companies. AK112 would seize 40%-50% of the PD-1/VEGF BsAb market. MIXUE's IPO debut was...

10th national VBP results show 70% price reduction. WuXi shares surge without BIOSECURE Act in US NDAA amendments, but rally may be short...