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

Vishal Mega Mart / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart</a> is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-good aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
In this note, we talk about the not-so-good aspects of the deal.


Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Online Presence, PE Overhang

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart</a> is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Positives - One-Stop Shop

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The percentage of funds invested in Diageo and the average weight in UK portfolios have been on a downward trajectory since reaching a peak in late 2021.</li>
<li>Rotation within the Consumer Staples sector sees BATS and Reckitt's joining Diageo, whilst Tesco, Britvic and Cranswisk make sustained gains.</li>
<li>Significant exits from Axa Framlington, abrdn, and PrivilEdge have reduced average fund exposure to its lowest point since 2017</li>
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The percentage of funds invested in Diageo and the average weight in UK portfolios have been on a downward trajectory since reaching a peak in late 2021.
Rotation within the Consumer Staples sector sees BATS and Reckitt's joining Diageo, whilst Tesco, Britvic and Cranswisk make sustained gains.
Significant exits from Axa Framlington, abrdn, and PrivilEdge have reduced average fund exposure to its lowest point since 2017


Diageo PLC: Slide Continues as UK Funds Cut Stakes

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cp-axtra-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5577:1" rel="noopener">CP Axtra (CPAXT TB)</a> is a merger upon a merger combining the Makro wholesale business and the Lotus hypermarket and supermarket businesses, along with a hybrid mall operation. </li>
<li>The combined entity continues to realise operational synergies in sourcing and logistics, with a strong B2B element. Omnichannel makes up more than 16% of sales and is growing rapidly.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cp-axtra-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5577:1" rel="noopener">CP Axtra (CPAXT TB)</a> provides an alternative retail exposure to its parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cp-all-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13889:1" rel="noopener">CP ALL (CPALL TB)</a> with ongoing restructuring benefits still to be realised. Valuations look attractive relative to growth.  </li>
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CP Axtra (CPAXT TB) is a merger upon a merger combining the Makro wholesale business and the Lotus hypermarket and supermarket businesses, along with a hybrid mall operation. 
The combined entity continues to realise operational synergies in sourcing and logistics, with a strong B2B element. Omnichannel makes up more than 16% of sales and is growing rapidly.

CP Axtra (CPAXT TB) provides an alternative retail exposure to its parent CP ALL (CPALL TB) with ongoing restructuring benefits still to be realised. Valuations look attractive relative to growth.  


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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trial-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36821:1" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings (5882 JP)</a> priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:130521" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trial-holdings-ipo-valuation-thoughts" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:132126" rel="noopener">Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts</a>. </li>
<li>The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. </li>
</ul>



Trial Holdings (5882 JP) priced its IPO at JPY1,700 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$256 million. The shares will start trading on 21 March.
We previously discussed the IPO in Trial Holdings IPO: The Investment Case and Trial Holdings IPO: Valuation Thoughts. 
The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains attractive. 


United Kingdom

Tesco PLC is a British multinational retailer specializing in groceries and general merchandise. It operates various store formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience shops, alongside an extensive online marketplace. The company also offers banking, insurance, and telecommunications services. Tesco is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, UK, and was founded in 1919.

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Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Online Presence, PE Overhang

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Positives - One-Stop Shop

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Diageo PLC: Slide Continues as UK Funds Cut Stakes

UK fund managers are continuing to reduce their positions in Diageo. The percentage of funds invested in Diageo and the average weight in UK...

Steven Holden

CP Axtra (CPAXT TB) - Symbiotic Alliance

CP Axtra (CPAXT TB) provides an alternative retail exposure to its parent CP ALL (CPALL TB) with ongoing restructuring benefits still to be...

Angus Mackintosh

Trial Holdings IPO: Trading Debut

The shares will start trading on 21 March. The peers have modestly re-rated since the prospectus was released on February 19. The IPO price remains...

Arun George

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