IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">VinFast (1905332D VN)</a>, a Vietnamese EV (electric vehicle) manufacturer and a majority-owned affiliate of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vingroup-jsc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13213:1" rel="noopener">Vingroup Jsc (VIC VN)</a>, has filed for a US$1.0 billion IPO to list on Nasdaq.</li>
<li>VinFast is in the middle of a transition from an ICE to a pure-play EV manufacturer. VF 8, its second EV SUV, will be delivered in the US in 4Q22. </li>
<li>The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price ratios and total cost of ownership.</li>
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VinFast (1905332D VN), a Vietnamese EV (electric vehicle) manufacturer and a majority-owned affiliate of Vingroup Jsc (VIC VN), has filed for a US$1.0 billion IPO to list on Nasdaq.
VinFast is in the middle of a transition from an ICE to a pure-play EV manufacturer. VF 8, its second EV SUV, will be delivered in the US in 4Q22. 
The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price ratios and total cost of ownership.


Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

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<ul><li>Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers are pulling out all the stops to lure buyers into placing orders by the end of 2022, before subsidies for new-energy vehicle (NEV) purchases are completely phased out</li><li>Carmakers are adopting these sales strategies because they want to “get in ahead of rivals” to secure as many orders as possible before 2023 amid growing speculation that China’s passenger NEV market will likely enter a phase of readjustment</li><li>Government subsidies were introduced in 2010 to spur the growth of the industry — alongside other support policies such as tax breaks for buyers</li></ul>

Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers are pulling out all the stops to lure buyers into placing orders by the end of 2022, before subsidies for new-energy vehicle (NEV) purchases are completely phased outCarmakers are adopting these sales strategies because they want to “get in ahead of rivals” to secure as many orders as possible before 2023 amid growing speculation that China’s passenger NEV market will likely enter a phase of readjustmentGovernment subsidies were introduced in 2010 to spur the growth of the industry — alongside other support policies such as tax breaks for buyers

China’s EV-Makers Race to Secure Orders Before Subsidies End

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">VinFast Auto (1905332D VN)</a>  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.</li>
<li>VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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VinFast Auto (1905332D VN)  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.
VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Positives - Aiming High...

Cross Asset Strategy

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Accounting : In Depth: U.S. audit row dims big accounting’s prospects in ChinaCovid-19: China targets seniors in renewed Covid vaccination drivePMI: China’s manufacturing activity contracts again, Caixin PMI shows

CX Daily: U.S. Audit Row Dims Big Accounting’s Prospects in China

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Market reacts positively after Xpeng’s in-line 3Q22 earnings, as some investors may believe the worst is over for the company.</li><li>We are of the view that Xpeng still has a chance to turn around, as its RMB 35bn net cash position could support Xpeng for 2-3 years until Xpeng finds out a winning model.</li><li>Therefore, its three new models next year could be key catalysts.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Market reacts positively after Xpeng’s in-line 3Q22 earnings, as some investors may believe the worst is over for the company.We are of the view that Xpeng still has a chance to turn around, as its RMB 35bn net cash position could support Xpeng for 2-3 years until Xpeng finds out a winning model.Therefore, its three new models next year could be key catalysts.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Xpeng Inc. (XPEV US) – Short-term negatives have been priced in

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XPeng Inc. designs, produces, and distributes electric vehicles. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets smart smart electric vehicles, as well as finance, parts, and maintenance services. XPeng serves customers in China.

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VinFast Auto IPO: The Bull Case

The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price...

Arun George

China’s EV-Makers Race to Secure Orders Before Subsidies End

Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers are pulling out all the stops to lure buyers into placing orders by the end of 2022, before subsidies...

Caixin Global

VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Positives - Aiming High...

VinFast Auto (1905332D VN) is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

CX Daily: U.S. Audit Row Dims Big Accounting’s Prospects in China

Accounting : In Depth: U.S. audit row dims big accounting’s prospects in China. Covid-19: China targets seniors in renewed Covid vaccination drive

Caixin Global

Xpeng Inc. (XPEV US) – Short-term negatives have been priced in

Market reacts positively after Xpeng’s in-line 3Q22 earnings, as some investors may believe the worst is over for the company.

CMB International

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