IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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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

Belle Fashion Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belle-fashion-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40959:1" rel="noopener">Belle Fashion Group (2007708D HK)</a>, the largest fashion footwear company in China, is seeking to raise up to US$1 billion in a HKEx IPO. </li>
<li>Belle Fashion originated from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belle-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17174:1" rel="noopener">Belle International Holdings (2129452D HK)</a>, which was privatised in 2017. In October 2019, Belle International spun off its sportswear business as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/topsports-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28153:1" rel="noopener">Topsports International Holdings (6110 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>The investment case rests on a market-leading position, return to growth, margin improvement, cash generation and modest leverage. </li>
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Belle Fashion Group (2007708D HK), the largest fashion footwear company in China, is seeking to raise up to US$1 billion in a HKEx IPO. 
Belle Fashion originated from Belle International Holdings (2129452D HK), which was privatised in 2017. In October 2019, Belle International spun off its sportswear business as Topsports International Holdings (6110 HK).
The investment case rests on a market-leading position, return to growth, margin improvement, cash generation and modest leverage. 


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.</li>
<li>We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outflows, and holding by mainland investors.</li>
<li>We highlight inflows for Bank of China, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, ZTO, Anta.</li>
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We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.
We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outflows, and holding by mainland investors.
We highlight inflows for Bank of China, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, ZTO, Anta.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar): 12 Month High of $9.8bn Inflows

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 28th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 28th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 28th): Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 22nd.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent, Meituan.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 22nd.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent, Meituan.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 22nd): Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent

Analyst

Steve

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xtep-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18118:1" rel="noopener">Xtep International (1368 HK)</a> announced in-line 2023 results, with net profit up 12% yoy and sales up 11% yoy.  2024 outlook was also satisfactory.  </li>
<li>The company paid out 50% of its earnings in dividend, which amounted to a 5% dividend yield at current share price of HKD5.04.</li>
<li>The company is currently trading at 10x 2024 PE (assuming a conservative 10% net profit growth in 2024).</li>
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Xtep International (1368 HK) announced in-line 2023 results, with net profit up 12% yoy and sales up 11% yoy.  2024 outlook was also satisfactory.  
The company paid out 50% of its earnings in dividend, which amounted to a 5% dividend yield at current share price of HKD5.04.
The company is currently trading at 10x 2024 PE (assuming a conservative 10% net profit growth in 2024).


Xtep International (1368 HK):  Valuation Too Cheap For A >10% Growth Stock

China

Xtep International Holdings Limited designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells sportswear, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for adults and children. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio, featuring its core Xtep brand alongside international brands such as Saucony and Merrell. It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian, China.

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Xtep (1368 HK)

Belle Fashion IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on a market-leading position, return to growth, margin improvement, cash generation and modest leverage.

Arun George

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar): 12 Month High of $9.8bn Inflows

We analyzed the Hong Kong Connect Scheme for March and highlight flows for Bank of China, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, ZTO, Anta.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 28th): Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 22nd): Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Xtep International (1368 HK): Valuation Too Cheap For A >10% Growth Stock

Xtep International (1368 HK) reported solid 2023 results with 12% yoy profit growth and 11% yoy sales increase. Dividend yield at 5% and trading...

Steve

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Belle Fashion IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on a market-leading position, return to growth, margin improvement, cash generation and modest leverage.

Arun George

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar): 12 Month High of $9.8bn Inflows

We analyzed the Hong Kong Connect Scheme for March and highlight flows for Bank of China, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, ZTO, Anta.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 28th): Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Tencent, Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 22nd): Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Bank Of China, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Zto Express, Tencent,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Xtep International (1368 HK): Valuation Too Cheap For A >10% Growth Stock

​Xtep International (1368 HK) reported solid 2023 results with 12% yoy profit growth and 11% yoy sales increase. Dividend yield at 5% and trading...

Steve

Xtep International (1368 HK) reported solid 2023 results with 12% yoy profit growth and 11% yoy sales increase. Dividend yield at 5% and trading...