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.

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LG Electronics India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> is looking to raise US$1.3bn via part-selling its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India</a>.</li>
<li>LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume, as per Redseer Report.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note, in this note we talk about the RHP updates and refresh our peer comparison</li>
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LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.3bn via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India.
LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume, as per Redseer Report.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note, in this note we talk about the RHP updates and refresh our peer comparison


LG Electronics India IPO - RHP Updates and Peer Comparison Refresh.

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>Management reiterated a plan to double revenues in 3–4 years, anchored on premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from the Walter Pack acquisition. 
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<li>Decorative aesthetics is gaining relevance as OEMs push differentiation via design, while exports de-risk domestic cyclicality.</li>
<li>The growth vision is credible, but execution in integrating Walter Pack, sustaining &gt;25% EBITDA margins, and scaling exports to ~15% of sales will determine delivery.</li>
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Management reiterated a plan to double revenues in 3–4 years, anchored on premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from the Walter Pack acquisition. 

Decorative aesthetics is gaining relevance as OEMs push differentiation via design, while exports de-risk domestic cyclicality.
The growth vision is credible, but execution in integrating Walter Pack, sustaining &gt;25% EBITDA margins, and scaling exports to ~15% of sales will determine delivery.


The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

Belrise Industries / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belrise-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44122:1" rel="noopener">Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN) is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.
Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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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/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India (123D IN)</a>/LGEIL, a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a>, aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion through a secondary offering (15% of outstanding shares).</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lg-electronics-india-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:182381" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India IPO: The Bull Case</a>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on bottom-quartile revenue growth, revenue decline in the largest product category, dividends to the parent far exceeding FCF and significant share overhang.</li>
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LG Electronics India (123D IN)/LGEIL, a subsidiary of LG Electronics (066570 KS), aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion through a secondary offering (15% of outstanding shares).
In LG Electronics India IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on bottom-quartile revenue growth, revenue decline in the largest product category, dividends to the parent far exceeding FCF and significant share overhang.


<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India (123D IN)</a>/LGEIL, a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a>, aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion through a secondary offering (15% of outstanding shares). </li>
<li>According to Redseer, as of 30 June 2024, LGEIL was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on a strong market position, solid revenue growth, top-tier operating and FCF margin profile. </li>
</ul>



LG Electronics India (123D IN)/LGEIL, a subsidiary of LG Electronics (066570 KS), aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion through a secondary offering (15% of outstanding shares). 
According to Redseer, as of 30 June 2024, LGEIL was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume.
The bull case rests on a strong market position, solid revenue growth, top-tier operating and FCF margin profile. 


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LG Electronics India IPO - RHP Updates and Peer Comparison Refresh.

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.3bn via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

LG Electronics India IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on bottom-quartile revenue growth, revenue decline in the largest product category, dividends to the parent far exceeding FCF...

Arun George

LG Electronics India IPO: The Bull Case

LGEIL aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion. The bull case rests on a strong market position, solid revenue growth, top-tier operating and FCF margin...

Arun George

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LG Electronics India IPO - RHP Updates and Peer Comparison Refresh.

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.3bn via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

​Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

LG Electronics India IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on bottom-quartile revenue growth, revenue decline in the largest product category, dividends to the parent far exceeding FCF...

Arun George

LG Electronics India IPO: The Bull Case

LGEIL aims to raise up to US$1.5 billion. The bull case rests on a strong market position, solid revenue growth, top-tier operating and FCF margin...

Arun George

Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...