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 weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding as of July  29th.</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, Wuxi Biologics, and China Mobile.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding as of July  29th.
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, Wuxi Biologics, and China Mobile.


Hong Kong Connect Flows: Tencent, Wuxi Biologics, China Mobile

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

LG Energy Solution / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.</li>
<li>There were no major IPO launches during the week. Thai Life will list early next week</li>
<li>There were no major placements apart from ANZ and a smallish one in Xtep. There are two major lock-up expiries coming up.</li>
</ul>


Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.
There were no major IPO launches during the week. Thai Life will list early next week
There were no major placements apart from ANZ and a smallish one in Xtep. There are two major lock-up expiries coming up.


ECM Weekly (24th Jul 2022) - ANZ, Zomato, LG Energy, Xtep, SoCar, WCP, Thai Life, Beneunder, Ubox

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

<ul>
<li>Group Success Investments is looking to raise up to US$133m by trimming its holdings in <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>.</li>
<li>We can’t say that the deal is expected and short interest on the stock hasn’t been creeping up as well. </li>
<li>While the deal won’t be a large one, representing just 5.7 days of three month ADV, the firm’s last deal hasn’t done well.</li>
</ul>


Group Success Investments is looking to raise up to US$133m by trimming its holdings in Xtep International (1368 HK).
We can’t say that the deal is expected and short interest on the stock hasn’t been creeping up as well. 
While the deal won’t be a large one, representing just 5.7 days of three month ADV, the firm’s last deal hasn’t done well.


Xtep International Placement - Parent Trimming at ATHs, Last Deal Didn’t Do Well

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

Topsports International / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>One of the key reasons why we are bearish on this stock (despite cheap valuations) is that the valuations may become even cheaper. </li>
<li>The CCP remains intent on maintaining its ZERO COVID policy which means continued sporadic lockdowns and social distancing measures, which is negative for sports apparel products.</li>
<li>All in all, we believe that a better time to get back into Topsports International is when the CCP becomes more vocal about finally relenting on its ZERO COVID policy. </li>
</ul>


One of the key reasons why we are bearish on this stock (despite cheap valuations) is that the valuations may become even cheaper. 
The CCP remains intent on maintaining its ZERO COVID policy which means continued sporadic lockdowns and social distancing measures, which is negative for sports apparel products.
All in all, we believe that a better time to get back into Topsports International is when the CCP becomes more vocal about finally relenting on its ZERO COVID policy. 


Topsports International: CCP's ZERO COVID Policy Has a Bigger Whopper Impact than Cheap Valuations

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12278:1" rel="noopener">China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)</a> has revived its H-share IPO plan by re-submitting the Application Proof to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 1 Jul. </li>
<li>While there is no material changes in the Proof, weaker 1Q22 result, negative impact of pandemic and new agreements signed with Guangzhou Airport are recent developments that should be noted.</li>
<li>We think CDFC's H-shares, based on similar valuation before cancellation of the previous IPO plan, look less attractive given the sharp pull back of its peers in Hong Kong. </li>
</ul>



China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH) has revived its H-share IPO plan by re-submitting the Application Proof to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 1 Jul. 
While there is no material changes in the Proof, weaker 1Q22 result, negative impact of pandemic and new agreements signed with Guangzhou Airport are recent developments that should be noted.
We think CDFC's H-shares, based on similar valuation before cancellation of the previous IPO plan, look less attractive given the sharp pull back of its peers in Hong Kong. 


CTG Duty Free (601888 CH) Pre-IPO: Revival of H-Share IPO

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)

Hong Kong Connect Flows: Tencent, Wuxi Biologics, China Mobile

Inflows from mainland investors to Hong Kong stocks have been positive for the past 12 weeks. We highlight flows for Tencent, Wuxi Biologics, and...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ECM Weekly (24th Jul 2022) - ANZ, Zomato, LG Energy, Xtep, SoCar, WCP, Thai Life, Beneunder, Ubox

Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.

Sumeet Singh

Xtep International Placement - Parent Trimming at ATHs, Last Deal Didn’t Do Well

Group Success Investments is looking to raise up to US$133m by trimming its holdings in Xtep International (1368 HK). Short interest on the stock...

Clarence Chu

Topsports International: CCP's ZERO COVID Policy Has a Bigger Whopper Impact than Cheap Valuations

The CCP remains intent on maintaining its ZERO COVID policy which means continued sporadic lockdowns and social distancing measures, which is...

Douglas Kim

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Hong Kong Connect Flows: Tencent, Wuxi Biologics, China Mobile

Inflows from mainland investors to Hong Kong stocks have been positive for the past 12 weeks. We highlight flows for Tencent, Wuxi Biologics, and...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ECM Weekly (24th Jul 2022) - ANZ, Zomato, LG Energy, Xtep, SoCar, WCP, Thai Life, Beneunder, Ubox

Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that were covered by the team recently along with updates for upcoming IPOs.

Sumeet Singh

Xtep International Placement - Parent Trimming at ATHs, Last Deal Didn’t Do Well

Group Success Investments is looking to raise up to US$133m by trimming its holdings in Xtep International (1368 HK). Short interest on the stock...

Clarence Chu

Topsports International: CCP's ZERO COVID Policy Has a Bigger Whopper Impact than Cheap Valuations

The CCP remains intent on maintaining its ZERO COVID policy which means continued sporadic lockdowns and social distancing measures, which is...

Douglas Kim

CTG Duty Free (601888 CH) Pre-IPO: Revival of H-Share IPO

CDFC re-activated its H-share IPO by refreshing its Application Proof. If the issue details are unchanged, it is less attractive than previously...

Osbert Tang, CFA