Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>October saw a sharp USD10.2 billion foreign outflow from Indian equities, driven by a shift to China and Hong Kong as stimulus measures and appealing valuations improved market sentiment there.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-beverage" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41984:1" rel="noopener">China Resources Beverage (2460 HK)</a> 's IPO surged on strong investor optimism last week, while Hyundai Motor India's debut was subdued as institutional investors held back and retail investors exited.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)'s</a> IPO, set to open next week, faces headwinds from weak market sentiment, rising U.S. election uncertainty, and Zomato's USD1 billion QIP.</li>
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October saw a sharp USD10.2 billion foreign outflow from Indian equities, driven by a shift to China and Hong Kong as stimulus measures and appealing valuations improved market sentiment there.

China Resources Beverage (2460 HK) 's IPO surged on strong investor optimism last week, while Hyundai Motor India's debut was subdued as institutional investors held back and retail investors exited.

Swiggy (1255298D IN)'s IPO, set to open next week, faces headwinds from weak market sentiment, rising U.S. election uncertainty, and Zomato's USD1 billion QIP.


Weekly Consumer: Market Timing Makes a Difference. CR Beverage Pops in HK, Hyundai Slumps in India

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the live IPOs front,  the previous week so a record number of large IPO listing for 2024, with listings in Inida, Hong Kong</li>
<li>On the placements front, there were deals in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia over the past week.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the live IPOs front,  the previous week so a record number of large IPO listing for 2024, with listings in Inida, Hong Kong
On the placements front, there were deals in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia over the past week.


ECM Weekly (28th Oct 2024) - Tokyo Metro, CR Beverage, Horizon, Hyundai, Rigaku, Pony AI, TS Lines

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a>'s  IPO valuation has reportedly been lowered to USD11.3 billion versus initial USD15 billion, creating a sharp contrast with Zomato's USD 26 billion enterprise value despite comparable scale.</li>
<li>Market volatility, weak investor sentiment, upcoming U.S. elections, and Zomato’s USD1 billion QIP may have driven Swiggy to cut its valuation.</li>
<li>Swiggy is expected to begin IPO marketing mid-next week, with the IPO opening on November 6th and listing on November 13th.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN)'s  IPO valuation has reportedly been lowered to USD11.3 billion versus initial USD15 billion, creating a sharp contrast with Zomato's USD 26 billion enterprise value despite comparable scale.
Market volatility, weak investor sentiment, upcoming U.S. elections, and Zomato’s USD1 billion QIP may have driven Swiggy to cut its valuation.
Swiggy is expected to begin IPO marketing mid-next week, with the IPO opening on November 6th and listing on November 13th.


Swiggy IPO: Valuation Slashed Again. Navigating Market Volatility and Zomato's USD1Bn Play

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a> 's proposed USD 1 billion fundraise highlights several potential risks for Quick Commerce players, including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> .</li>
<li>Beyond heightened competition, majority foreign-owned Quick Commerce businesses including Swiggy could face regulatory hurdles if classified as multi-brand retail, limiting their foreign ownership.</li>
<li>Investors may fear about Swiggy’s regulatory risks and profitability struggles in this competitive landscape, which could dampen investor enthusiasm and IPO valuation.</li>
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Zomato (ZOMATO IN) 's proposed USD 1 billion fundraise highlights several potential risks for Quick Commerce players, including Swiggy (1255298D IN) .
Beyond heightened competition, majority foreign-owned Quick Commerce businesses including Swiggy could face regulatory hurdles if classified as multi-brand retail, limiting their foreign ownership.
Investors may fear about Swiggy’s regulatory risks and profitability struggles in this competitive landscape, which could dampen investor enthusiasm and IPO valuation.


Swiggy IPO: Zomato's USD 1bn Fundraise Signals Looming Quick Commerce Challenges

Waaree Renewable Technologies / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Waaree Energies is looking to raise up to US$514m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Waaree Energies is a solar PV module manufacturer in India with an aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW, as of Jun 2024.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier note. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates and valuations.</li>
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Waaree Energies is looking to raise up to US$514m in its India IPO.
Waaree Energies is a solar PV module manufacturer in India with an aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW, as of Jun 2024.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier note. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates and valuations.


Waaree Energies IPO Trading - Will Ride on Premier Energies IPO Wave

India

Swiggy Limited operates an online easy-to-use food ordering application. The Company offers platform that allows users to browse, select, order, and pay for food, grocery, and household items delivered to their doorstep through on-demand delivery partner network. Swiggy serves customers in India.

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Swiggy (SWIGGY IN)

Weekly Consumer: Market Timing Makes a Difference. CR Beverage Pops in HK, Hyundai Slumps in India

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Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (28th Oct 2024) - Tokyo Metro, CR Beverage, Horizon, Hyundai, Rigaku, Pony AI, TS Lines

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO: Valuation Slashed Again. Navigating Market Volatility and Zomato's USD1Bn Play

Swiggy's IPO valuation lowered to USD11.3 billion, citing market volatility and uncertainty. Zomato's USD1 bn QIP could have impacted too. Steep...

Devi Subhakesan

Swiggy IPO: Zomato's USD 1bn Fundraise Signals Looming Quick Commerce Challenges

Swiggy may face potential regulatory challenges in Quick commerce apart from a prolonged intense competition with well funded players. This could...

Devi Subhakesan

Waaree Energies IPO Trading - Will Ride on Premier Energies IPO Wave

Waaree Energies is looking to raise up to US$514m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about its RHP updates and IPO valuations.

Sumeet Singh

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Weekly Consumer: Market Timing Makes a Difference. CR Beverage Pops in HK, Hyundai Slumps in India

Market sentiment continues to be weak in India with steady outflow of foreign funds. This weighed on HMIL's lack lustre listing last week and led...

Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (28th Oct 2024) - Tokyo Metro, CR Beverage, Horizon, Hyundai, Rigaku, Pony AI, TS Lines

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO: Valuation Slashed Again. Navigating Market Volatility and Zomato's USD1Bn Play

​Swiggy's IPO valuation lowered to USD11.3 billion, citing market volatility and uncertainty. Zomato's USD1 bn QIP could have impacted too. Steep...

Devi Subhakesan

Swiggy IPO: Zomato's USD 1bn Fundraise Signals Looming Quick Commerce Challenges

Swiggy may face potential regulatory challenges in Quick commerce apart from a prolonged intense competition with well funded players. This could...

Devi Subhakesan

Waaree Energies IPO Trading - Will Ride on Premier Energies IPO Wave

Waaree Energies is looking to raise up to US$514m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about its RHP updates and IPO valuations.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy's IPO valuation lowered to USD11.3 billion, citing market volatility and uncertainty. Zomato's USD1 bn QIP could have impacted too. Steep...