Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We expect Tencent to report C4Q23 revenue, IFRS op. profit and IFRS net income in line, (3.3%) and (4.9%) vs. consensus.</li>
<li>The robust topline growth was mainly contributed by fast growing WeChat VA (Video Account) and strong performances of &lt;Dream Star&gt; in December.</li>
<li>We cut our TP to HK$362 to reflect operating margin decline caused by increased sales and marketing. </li>
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We expect Tencent to report C4Q23 revenue, IFRS op. profit and IFRS net income in line, (3.3%) and (4.9%) vs. consensus.
The robust topline growth was mainly contributed by fast growing WeChat VA (Video Account) and strong performances of &lt;Dream Star&gt; in December.
We cut our TP to HK$362 to reflect operating margin decline caused by increased sales and marketing. 


[Tencent (700 HK, BUY, TP HK$362) TP Change]: Core Business Is Robust While VA Is Expanding Fast

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>700 HK: Tencent has announced a new SLG mobile game titled &lt;Civilization Mobile&gt;（+）</li>
<li>BABA: Alibaba launches new AI tool targeting content creation for merchants (+)</li>
<li>BILI: Source suggested that Bilibili will establish a new game development department.(/)</li>
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700 HK: Tencent has announced a new SLG mobile game titled &lt;Civilization Mobile&gt;（+）
BABA: Alibaba launches new AI tool targeting content creation for merchants (+)
BILI: Source suggested that Bilibili will establish a new game development department.(/)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:700 HK/BABA/BILI

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 analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Mar 8th based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Dongyue (189 HK), AIA (1299 HK), Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Dongyue (189 HK), AIA (1299 HK), HSBC (5 HK).</li>
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We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Mar 8th based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Dongyue (189 HK), AIA (1299 HK), Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Dongyue (189 HK), AIA (1299 HK), HSBC (5 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Mar 8th): Dongyue, Aia, Kuaishou Technology

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

Lianlian DigiTech / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lianlian-digitech" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39940:1" rel="noopener">Lianlian DigiTech (2104619D CH)</a>, a digital payment services provider in China, has begun pre-marketing an HKEx IPO. It previously targeted a US$500 million raise.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lianlian-digitech-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:108793" rel="noopener">LianLian DigiTech IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lianlian-digitech-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:109009" rel="noopener">LianLian DigiTech IPO: The Bear Case</a>. </li>
<li>The PHIP reinforces the bear case of operating losses, an unconvincing path to profitability, and a volatile FCF with a deteriorating balance sheet.</li>
</ul>



Lianlian DigiTech (2104619D CH), a digital payment services provider in China, has begun pre-marketing an HKEx IPO. It previously targeted a US$500 million raise.
We previously discussed the IPO in LianLian DigiTech IPO: The Bull Case and LianLian DigiTech IPO: The Bear Case. 
The PHIP reinforces the bear case of operating losses, an unconvincing path to profitability, and a volatile FCF with a deteriorating balance sheet.


Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/interglobe-aviation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24877:1" rel="noopener">InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (INDIGO IN)</a>’s co-founder Rakesh Gangwal’s 25%+ stake will be released from lock-up tomorrow.</li>
<li>He had earlier stated his intention to pare down his stake. He has sold shares in Sep 2022, Feb 2023 and Aug 2023.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (INDIGO IN)’s co-founder Rakesh Gangwal’s 25%+ stake will be released from lock-up tomorrow.
He had earlier stated his intention to pare down his stake. He has sold shares in Sep 2022, Feb 2023 and Aug 2023.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) Lockup - Still Has US$3bn+ Stake Left, After Three Prior Selldowns

China

Tencent Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides Internet and mobile value-added services (VAS), online advertising, and e-commerce transactions. Tencent Holdings offers services to users worldwide.

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[Tencent (700 HK, BUY, TP HK$362) TP Change]: Core Business Is Robust While VA Is Expanding Fast

Tencent's strong revenue growth driven by WeChat VA and <dream star>, but operating margin decline leads to lower price target of HK$362.</dream>

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:700 HK/BABA/BILI

Tencent has announced a new SLG mobile game titled ;Alibaba launches new AI tool ;Source suggested that Bilibili will establish a new game...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Mar 8th): Dongyue, Aia, Kuaishou Technology

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Dongyue (189 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lianlian DigiTech IPO: PHIP Updates

The PHIP reinforces the bear case of operating losses, an unconvincing path to profitability, and a volatile FCF with a deteriorating balance sheet.

Arun George

Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) Lockup - Still Has US$3bn+ Stake Left, After Three Prior Selldowns

The founder is now looking up to US$450m via selling around 3.3% of the company. This deal is well flagged although the timing is a few days later...

Sumeet Singh

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[Tencent (700 HK, BUY, TP HK$362) TP Change]: Core Business Is Robust While VA Is Expanding Fast

​Tencent's strong revenue growth driven by WeChat VA and <dream star>, but operating margin decline leads to lower price target of HK$362.</dream>

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:700 HK/BABA/BILI

Tencent has announced a new SLG mobile game titled ;Alibaba launches new AI tool ;Source suggested that Bilibili will establish a new game...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Mar 8th): Dongyue, Aia, Kuaishou Technology

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Dongyue (189 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lianlian DigiTech IPO: PHIP Updates

The PHIP reinforces the bear case of operating losses, an unconvincing path to profitability, and a volatile FCF with a deteriorating balance sheet.

Arun George

Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) Lockup - Still Has US$3bn+ Stake Left, After Three Prior Selldowns

The founder is now looking up to US$450m via selling around 3.3% of the company. This deal is well flagged although the timing is a few days later...

Sumeet Singh

Tencent's strong revenue growth driven by WeChat VA and <dream star>, but operating margin decline leads to lower price target of HK$362.</dream>