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 Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Aug 22nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.4bn.</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 Intouch, True, Siri Prime Office Property Fd, CP ALL, Bangkok Dusit, CP ALL, Bangkok Dusit, True.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Aug 22nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.4bn.
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 Intouch, True, Siri Prime Office Property Fd, CP ALL, Bangkok Dusit, CP ALL, Bangkok Dusit, True.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Aug 22nd): Intouch, True, Siri Prime Office Property Fd, CP ALL

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The finance sector posted 2Q25 net profit of Bt4,614mn (+11.7% YoY, +7.6% QoQ), about 5% above expectations, driven mainly by SAWAD.</li><li>For 2H25E, financing costs and provisions are expected to decline, though growth should remain moderate with a continued emphasis on quality.</li><li>We maintain a Neutral view on lenders in the title loan and truck hire-purchase segments, as operators remain focused on risk management, debt reduction, and sustainable growth.</li></ul>

The finance sector posted 2Q25 net profit of Bt4,614mn (+11.7% YoY, +7.6% QoQ), about 5% above expectations, driven mainly by SAWAD.For 2H25E, financing costs and provisions are expected to decline, though growth should remain moderate with a continued emphasis on quality.We maintain a Neutral view on lenders in the title loan and truck hire-purchase segments, as operators remain focused on risk management, debt reduction, and sustainable growth.

Finance & Securities: Upbeat Earnings; Asset Quality Under Control...

<ul><li>The SET’s upward momentum was disrupted by political uncertainties and the market’s wait-and-see stance ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.</li><li>Although the index retreated, no clear bearish signals have emerged.</li><li>We recommend buying on dips, selling on strength, as we still expect the index to be able to have a swift rebound.</li></ul>

The SET’s upward momentum was disrupted by political uncertainties and the market’s wait-and-see stance ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.Although the index retreated, no clear bearish signals have emerged.We recommend buying on dips, selling on strength, as we still expect the index to be able to have a swift rebound.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. August 22, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index today is expected to move with volatility.</li><li>The trend of petrochemical industry production cuts has gained momentum after Reuters reported that the South Korean government ordered petrochemical companies to reduce Naphtha production by around 2.7-3.7mn tons per year.</li><li>Progress on the establishment of NaCGA is expected to enable financial institutions to extend more credit to SMEs and households.</li></ul>

The SET Index today is expected to move with volatility.The trend of petrochemical industry production cuts has gained momentum after Reuters reported that the South Korean government ordered petrochemical companies to reduce Naphtha production by around 2.7-3.7mn tons per year.Progress on the establishment of NaCGA is expected to enable financial institutions to extend more credit to SMEs and households.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. August 21, 2025

<ul><li>The SET opened in a narrow range as THAI and DELTA extended their declines, but buying interest gradually picked up.</li><li>The index's rebound, accompanied by a bullish engulfing signal, suggests a potential trend reversal with further upside momentum.</li><li>We recommend buying on dips, selling on strength, as the market awaits clearer signals regarding political issues and the upcoming Fed meeting this week.</li></ul>

The SET opened in a narrow range as THAI and DELTA extended their declines, but buying interest gradually picked up.The index's rebound, accompanied by a bullish engulfing signal, suggests a potential trend reversal with further upside momentum.We recommend buying on dips, selling on strength, as the market awaits clearer signals regarding political issues and the upcoming Fed meeting this week.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. August 21, 2025

Thailand

Srisawad Corporation Public Company Limited operates as a consumer finance company. The Company provides personal secured loans, home loans, loans for international labors, and other related financial products. Srisawad offers its products and services to retail clients in Thailand.

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Srisawad Power 1979 (SAWAD TB)

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Aug 22nd): Intouch, True, Siri Prime Office Property Fd, CP ALL

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Intouch, True, Siri Prime Office Property Fd, CP...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Finance & Securities: Upbeat Earnings; Asset Quality Under Control...

The finance sector posted 2Q25 net profit of Bt4,614mn (+11.7% YoY, +7.6% QoQ), about 5% above expectations, driven mainly by SAWAD.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. August 22, 2025

The SET’s upward momentum was disrupted by political uncertainties and the market’s wait-and-see stance ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. August 21, 2025

Progress on the establishment of NaCGA is expected to enable financial institutions to extend more credit to SMEs and households.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. August 21, 2025

We recommend buying on dips, selling on strength, as the market awaits clearer signals regarding political issues and the upcoming Fed meeting this...

Krungthai XSpring

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