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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-baroda" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:545:1" rel="noopener">Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN)</a> is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.</li>
<li>The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.</li>
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Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.
The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.


Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Travel Food Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/travel-food-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44175:1" rel="noopener">Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN) is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.
Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.
Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.
SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

Equity Bottom-Up

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).</li>
<li>Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.</li>
<li>Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).
Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.
Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

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Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<li>Highlight the potential windfall for Indian pharma due to Trump's "China Plus One" strategy. Emphasize how shifting US supply chains away from China could create significant opportunities for Indian manufacturers.  </li>
<li>Focus on Trump's conflicting goals of boosting domestic manufacturing while lowering drug costs. This inherent tension could benefit Indian generic companies as they offer affordable alternatives.  </li>
<li>Emphasize the uncertainty surrounding Trump 2.0's healthcare agenda. This ambiguity keeps investors on edge, creating an opportunity to present insightful analysis and predictions.</li>
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Highlight the potential windfall for Indian pharma due to Trump's "China Plus One" strategy. Emphasize how shifting US supply chains away from China could create significant opportunities for Indian manufacturers.  
Focus on Trump's conflicting goals of boosting domestic manufacturing while lowering drug costs. This inherent tension could benefit Indian generic companies as they offer affordable alternatives.  
Emphasize the uncertainty surrounding Trump 2.0's healthcare agenda. This ambiguity keeps investors on edge, creating an opportunity to present insightful analysis and predictions.


The Outlook of Indian Pharma Industry in Trump 2.0

India

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for domestic and international distribution. The Company's pharmaceutical portfolio includes drugs in the areas of diabetes, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry and  gastroenterology.

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN)

Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

The Outlook of Indian Pharma Industry in Trump 2.0

Indian pharma poised for growth as Trump's "China Plus One" strategy opens doors for manufacturers, amid conflicting goals of boosting domestic...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

​Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

The Outlook of Indian Pharma Industry in Trump 2.0

​Indian pharma poised for growth as Trump's "China Plus One" strategy opens doors for manufacturers, amid conflicting goals of boosting domestic...

Nimish Maheshwari

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Indian pharma poised for growth as Trump's "China Plus One" strategy opens doors for manufacturers, amid conflicting goals of boosting domestic...