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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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.

Equity Capital Markets

Ligent Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Ligent, a China-based maker of optical transceivers and optical network terminals, launched its Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 723m. Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.</li>
<li>We analyze cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.</li>
</ul>


Ligent, a China-based maker of optical transceivers and optical network terminals, launched its Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 723m. Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
We analyze cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.


Ligent (纳真科技) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of A-share stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD352,965m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in PING AN INSURANCE, SAIC MOTOR, CITIC SECURITIES, Moutai, FEILONG AUTO COMPONENTS.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of A-share stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD352,965m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in PING AN INSURANCE, SAIC MOTOR, CITIC SECURITIES, Moutai, FEILONG AUTO COMPONENTS.


A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): PING AN INSURANCE, SAIC MOTOR, CITIC SECURITIES, Moutai

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<li>Ligent, a Hisense-controlled optical transceiver and optical network terminal maker, has passed the HKEX listing hearing and is seeking a Main Board listing. Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.</li>
<li>Our prior note covered the company's business, financials and pre-IPO investor backing.</li>
<li>This note compares Ligent with listed peers from a financial, operating and valuation perspective.</li>
</ul>


Ligent, a Hisense-controlled optical transceiver and optical network terminal maker, has passed the HKEX listing hearing and is seeking a Main Board listing. Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
Our prior note covered the company's business, financials and pre-IPO investor backing.
This note compares Ligent with listed peers from a financial, operating and valuation perspective.


Ligent (纳真科技) Pre-IPO: Peer Comparison

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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.

Eoptolink Technology   / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoptolink-technology-inc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29558:1" rel="noopener">Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH)</a> one of the world’s largest optical transceiver manufacturers, aims to raise over &gt;US$3bn in its H-share listing.</li>
<li>Eoptolink was one of the global leaders in 2025 in optical modules, with its products being in high demand for data centers.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
</ul>



Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH) one of the world’s largest optical transceiver manufacturers, aims to raise over &gt;US$3bn in its H-share listing.
Eoptolink was one of the global leaders in 2025 in optical modules, with its products being in high demand for data centers.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Aequitas: Eoptolink A/H Listing - Early Look - At What Could Be HK’s Largest 4Q Listing at >US$3bn

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Event-Driven

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Context: Zhongji InnoLight (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhongji-innolight" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55331:1" rel="noopener">3308 HK</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhongji-innolight-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6986:1" rel="noopener">300308 CH</a>) reports H1 2026 results on 21 August, its first earnings announcement since the Hong Kong listing.</li>
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Highlight: With the historical median absolute move at 4.7%, options price a 5.6% earnings move. High option premiums create potential selling opportunities, but large historical tail moves warrant caution.</li>
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Positioning: Put activity dominates recent trading, with downside strikes accounting for most outstanding puts. The volatility term structure remains elevated beyond the event.</li>
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Context: Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK, 300308 CH) reports H1 2026 results on 21 August, its first earnings announcement since the Hong Kong listing.

Highlight: With the historical median absolute move at 4.7%, options price a 5.6% earnings move. High option premiums create potential selling opportunities, but large historical tail moves warrant caution.

Positioning: Put activity dominates recent trading, with downside strikes accounting for most outstanding puts. The volatility term structure remains elevated beyond the event.


Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK, 300308 CH): 100% Volatility Ahead of First HK Earnings

China

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Co., Ltd. researches, develops, and distributes fiber optic components.

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Suzhou Tfc Optical Communi-A (300394 CH)

Ligent (纳真科技) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

We analyze Ligent's USD 723m Hong Kong IPO. We look at deal terms and track records of cornerstone investors and sponsors, as well as its...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Ligent (纳真科技) Pre-IPO: Peer Comparison

Ligent has passed the HKEX listing hearing. In this note, we compare the company with its listed peers on operating data, financials and valuation,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: Eoptolink A/H Listing - Early Look - At What Could Be HK’s Largest 4Q Listing at >US$3bn

Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH) one of the world’s largest optical transceiver manufacturers, aims to raise over >US$3bn in its H-share listing....

Sumeet Singh

Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK, 300308 CH): 100% Volatility Ahead of First HK Earnings

Zhongji InnoLight options price a larger-than-historical earnings move, while a high put/call ratio points to strong downside interest ahead of its...

Gaudenz Schneider

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Ligent (纳真科技) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

We analyze Ligent's USD 723m Hong Kong IPO. We look at deal terms and track records of cornerstone investors and sponsors, as well as its...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): PING AN INSURANCE, SAIC MOTOR, CITIC SECURITIES, Moutai

We analyzed A-share margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted PING AN INSURANCE, SAIC MOTOR, CITIC SECURITIES, Moutai,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Ligent (纳真科技) Pre-IPO: Peer Comparison

Ligent has passed the HKEX listing hearing. In this note, we compare the company with its listed peers on operating data, financials and valuation,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aequitas: Eoptolink A/H Listing - Early Look - At What Could Be HK’s Largest 4Q Listing at >US$3bn

Eoptolink Technology (300502 CH) one of the world’s largest optical transceiver manufacturers, aims to raise over >US$3bn in its H-share listing....

Sumeet Singh

Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK, 300308 CH): 100% Volatility Ahead of First HK Earnings

Zhongji InnoLight options price a larger-than-historical earnings move, while a high put/call ratio points to strong downside interest ahead of its...

Gaudenz Schneider