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Daily Brief China: Hua Hong Semiconductor, Xiamen Tungsten Co Ltd A, CXMT Corporation, Hangzhou BOCO Electronics, Alibaba, Genfleet Therapeutics, New Hope Dairy Co Ltd, Eastern Communications , Verisilicon Microelectronics S and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • STAR50 Jun 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review
  • CSI 300 June 2026 Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review
  • CXMT Corporation (688825 CH) IPO: Valuation Insight
  • IPO Databook: Hangzhou BOCO Electronics (HK) – Jul 2026
  • Alibaba (BABA US / 9988 HK): Cloud Inflection, Discounted for Geopolitics
  • Genfleet Therapeutics (2595 HK) Placement: RAS Portfolio Offerings To Deliver Strength
  • Aequitas: New Hope Dairy A/H Listing – Topline Rebounded, But Industry Is Highly Competitive
  • Primer: Eastern Communications (600776 CH) – Jul 2026
  • Pre-IPO Verisilicon Microelectronics (A/H Listing)-Difficulty Breaking Through Competitors’ Barriers


STAR50 Jun 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • CSI added four stocks and deleted four in the Jun 2026 STAR50 rebalance. The first implementation week and weeks 2 to 4 are complete.
  • Every ADD rose through the first implementation week, vs the historical fade, and most of the cohort kept the gain through weeks 2 to 4.
  • Most DELETEs fell in the first week, in line with history. SICC rallied vs its negative-bridge base rate before a reversal in weeks 2 to 4.

CSI 300 June 2026 Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • CSI 300 June 2026 added 19 stocks and deleted 19. With all post-implementation windows complete, we review current-cycle performance vs history.
  • ADDs rose broadly in the first implementation week. The historical fade read was offset by a stronger CSI 300 tape and tungsten-specific newsflow. Weeks 2 to 4 reversed the gains.
  • DELETEs fell in the first week and drifted lower in weeks 2 to 4. The direction matched history, and the losses were milder than in prior cycles.

CXMT Corporation (688825 CH) IPO: Valuation Insight

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • CXMT Corporation (688825 CH) concluded its IPO price at Rmb8.66, and we estimate this equals 5x PER for FY26 and 3.4x for FY27.
  • It is inexpensive relative to global peers, as they are trading at an average of 8.1x and 6.1x, respectively. Normally, A-shares trade at a higher multiple than global peers. 
  • Applying the Hang Seng AH premium on the IPO, there is a 74.5% upside. Aggressively, if GPU companies are used as references, it may even provide a 3x upside.

IPO Databook: Hangzhou BOCO Electronics (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Hangzhou BOCO Electronics is the second largest provider of high-performance computing server power supply in Chinese mainland by 2025 revenue, also expanding into ESS Power Conversion.
  • BOCO is the second largest Chinese mainland high-performance computing server power supply provider with 15.8% market share in 2025, seeing revenue and profit growth.
  • Revenue reached RMB1,044,596 and profit RMB97,131 in 2025, but Q1 2026 saw a RMB(5,324) loss and (2.5)% net profit margin.

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Alibaba (BABA US / 9988 HK): Cloud Inflection, Discounted for Geopolitics

By Mo Aziz

  • Cloud Intelligence AI revenue has posted 11 straight quarters of triple-digit growth; four banks cut targets in July but kept Buy-equivalent ratings.
  • DOJ settlement resolved, Qwen approved for Apple Intelligence in China — geopolitical overhangs are clearing faster than consensus assumes.
  • SOTP-Derived TP of US$170/ADS (44% upside) & CNY151.9 (65% upside) applies an explicit 10% discount for unresolved geopolitical risk that most sell-side models don’t itemise.

Genfleet Therapeutics (2595 HK) Placement: RAS Portfolio Offerings To Deliver Strength

By Tina Banerjee

  • Genfleet Therapeutics (2595 HK) announced the placement of 13.6M shares for subscription at HK$ 34.69 per share. The placing price represents a discount of 9.7% to the undisturbed price.
  • Genfleet Therapeutics intends to use the proceeds majorly to advance core products of RAS inhibitors and other innovative treatments, enhance company’s research and development platforms and for working capital.
  • Genfleet is rightly placed at this point to accelerate the clinical development of core products, rapidly advance their innovative product pipeline to later stages of development and expand the portfolio.

Aequitas: New Hope Dairy A/H Listing – Topline Rebounded, But Industry Is Highly Competitive

By Hong Jie Seow

  • New Hope Dairy Co Ltd (002946 CH), a nutritional food company specializing in dairy products, aims to raise around US$100m in its H-share listing.
  • New Hope Dairy (NHD) is a technology-driven nutritional food company dedicated to the R&D and production of dairy products and other nutritional foods.
  • In this note, we talk about the company’s past performances.

Primer: Eastern Communications (600776 CH) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Eastern Communications is a diversified technology company with a significant presence in China’s telecommunications and financial technology sectors. The company is well-positioned to benefit from the country’s ongoing 5G network expansion and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Despite a recent history of declining revenues, the company has demonstrated impressive growth in net income and earnings per share, suggesting successful cost management and a shift towards higher-margin businesses.
  • The stock’s valuation appears attractive on a price-to-book basis compared to peers, but its high price-to-earnings ratio and the competitive nature of the Chinese telecom market present notable risks for investors.

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Pre-IPO Verisilicon Microelectronics (A/H Listing)-Difficulty Breaking Through Competitors’ Barriers

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • VeriSilicon is a rare company in the world that can provide a complete IP portfolio and one-stop services from design to production, and has a faster response to regional services.
  • The challenge is the ecological barriers of ARM and Synopsys is extremely deep, making it difficult to form substantive competition in the field of general-purpose processor IP in short term
  • Considering the differences in liquidity between SSE Star Market and HK stock market, a discount of approximately 30%-40% is more comfortable, which may leave enough “margin of safety” for investors.

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Daily Brief China: MiniMax, Shenzhen Transsion Holdings , Easy Click Worldwide Network Technology, Ming Yu Pharmaceutical and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • MiniMax (100 HK): Focus on Technical Advantages After Big Share Unlock
  • Shenzhen Transsion (傳音控股) Pre-IPO: The Positives and Negatives
  • Pre-IPO Easy Click Worldwide Network Technology (A/H Listing) – About the Business and the Outlook
  • Ming Yu (明宇制药) Pre-IPO: Prospectus Update Suggests Mixed Views Across Products


MiniMax (100 HK): Focus on Technical Advantages After Big Share Unlock

By Ming Lu

  • The stock plunged further after the company unlocked 48.9% of its total equity.
  • However, the company still has tech advantages globally and domestically, especially in voice.
  • Given sales based multiples, we believe there is limited downside risk remaining for the stock.

Shenzhen Transsion (傳音控股) Pre-IPO: The Positives and Negatives

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • A-Share Shenzhen Transsion Holdings (688036 CH) is seeking a H-share IPO in HK. Its 1Q26 net profit has surged by 42.9%, thanks to revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • Key positives are its dominant market position in the emerging markets, established ecosystem beyond handsets, and strategic AI investment to drive premiumisation.
  • Key negatives are cost inflation which poses pressure margin, increasingly fierce market competition, and its exposure to political and currency risks.

Pre-IPO Easy Click Worldwide Network Technology (A/H Listing) – About the Business and the Outlook

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The “service + technology” dual-engine structure constitutes the most valuable strategic depth for Easy Click in the current situation where the overseas marketing service providers are all experiencing intense competition.
  • The fluctuations in performance do not indicate a deterioration in Easy Click’s operations. Instead, it is the result of the Company using short-term profits to secure long-term strategic depth.
  • Considering the valuation in Hong Kong stock market is usually 20% to 40% lower than in A-share market, a comfortable P/E range could be 35x-45x (based on forecast in 2026).

Ming Yu (明宇制药) Pre-IPO: Prospectus Update Suggests Mixed Views Across Products

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Ming Yu Pharmaceutical, a China-based clinical-stage biotech company, is seeking a Hong Kong Chapter 18A listing. MS, BOA, and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the company’s core products MHB018A and MHB036C, as well as its management and investor backings.
  • In this note, we look at the developments in the company’s assets and the competitive landscape.

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Daily Brief China: Galaxy Entertainment Group, China Shengmu Organic Milk, NetEase, Sands China, Iron Ore, Dekon Food and Agriculture, Prosperous Industrial, Robotechnik Intelligent Te-A, Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical , Dream International and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK): The Balance Sheet the Market Forgot to Price
  • China Shengmu (1432): China Modern Dairy Closes In On 50%
  • CSI HKC Internet Index Adhoc Rebalance: NetEase (9999 HK) Buying at the Close Today
  • Sands China (1928 HK): The Market Leader, Priced for Its Worst Year
  • Iron Ore Fortnightly: Is the Recovery Running Ahead of the Fundamentals?
  • Primer: Dekon Food and Agriculture (2419 HK) – Jul 2026
  • Primer: Prosperous Industrial (1731 HK) – Jul 2026
  • Aequitas: Robotechnik A/H Listing – Pivot Towards Higher Margin SiPh Equipment
  • Megmeet (麦格米特) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts
  • Primer: Dream International (1126 HK) – Jul 2026


Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK): The Balance Sheet the Market Forgot to Price

By Mo Aziz

  • HK$35.0bn net cash funds Phase 4 — Macau’s largest expansion — without a single dollar of new debt or dilution, while peers carry leverage at 2–8x EBITDA.
  • FY2025 EBITDA grew 19% and NPAS rose 22%, yet shares fell. A 50-percentage-point divergence between fundamentals and price is not noise — it is the trade.
  • We are BULLISH with a derived FV of HK$37.0 – 6.1x FY2027E EV/EBITDA — near the bottom of Galaxy’s historical range — we apply 8.0x for Fair Value.

China Shengmu (1432): China Modern Dairy Closes In On 50%

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 30th October 2025, China Modern Dairy (1117 HK) (CMD) entered into a SPA to acquire 1.28% in China Shengmu (1432 HK), the completion of which triggered a MGO.  
  • The Composite Doc was dispatched on the 30th June 2026, with a First Close on the 21st July. 31st August is the final close – unless unconditional 14 days beforehand. 
  • CMD intends to Shengmu’s maintain listing. The Offer is conditional on CMD holding 50%. By my estimate, ~14.4% of shares out have now tendered, lifting CMD’s stake to ~45.66%. 

CSI HKC Internet Index Adhoc Rebalance: NetEase (9999 HK) Buying at the Close Today

By Brian Freitas

  • NetEase (9999 HK) converted from a Secondary Listing to a Dual Primary Listing on the HKEX (388 HK) on 30 June as added to Southbound Stock Connect the same day.
  • There has been steady buying in NetEase (9999 HK) via the link in the past 2 weeks and the inclusion in the HKC Internet index should double those holdings.
  • Marketingforce (2556 HK) will be deleted from the index, and the stock could break to new lows as passives sell.

Sands China (1928 HK): The Market Leader, Priced for Its Worst Year

By Mo Aziz

  • ~26% GGR share, five resorts, 12,000+ rooms — the largest integrated gaming and hospitality footprint in Macau, and the sector’s leading non-gaming and MICE business.
  • The LVS-consolidated leverage figure is misleading. SCL-specific net debt (~US$5.75bn) is materially lower than the parent figure, which includes Marina Bay Sands Singapore — a distinction consistently missed.
  • Bullish, Fair Value HK$16.40. At 7.5x FY2027E EV/EBITDA — a 14% discount to our 8.75x warranted — the GGR franchise leader is priced as though the margin compression never stabilises.

Iron Ore Fortnightly: Is the Recovery Running Ahead of the Fundamentals?

By Umang Agrawal

  • Supply side support lifted iron ore prices, yet deteriorating steel mill profitability keeps the underlying demand picture under pressure.
  • Managed money participants maintained a firm bearish stance, suggesting downside risks continue to outweigh expectations of a sustained recovery.
  • CMRG’s broader restrictions on Fortescue’s Super Special Fines could gradually pressure shipments, clouding the miner’s near-term sales outlook.

Primer: Dekon Food and Agriculture (2419 HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Dekon is a major, vertically integrated producer of pork and poultry in China, the world’s largest pork market. Its performance is intrinsically linked to the highly cyclical nature of hog prices, which drives significant volatility in profitability.
  • The company is focused on a ‘Company + Family Farm’ model, which aims to leverage the efficiency of local farmers while providing them with technology, breeding stock, and feed. This strategy, combined with investments in genetics and digital farming, is designed to create a cost-competitive advantage.
  • While the industry is undergoing consolidation, providing opportunities for large players like Dekon, it faces persistent risks from animal diseases (such as African Swine Fever), volatile feed costs, and ongoing oversupply issues in the Chinese pork market which pressure prices and profitability.

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Primer: Prosperous Industrial (1731 HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Strong Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns: The company exhibits a robust growth profile, with a 3-year net income CAGR of 33.18% and an impressive 3-year free cash flow CAGR of 88.11%. This financial strength supports a very attractive dividend yield of 11.39%, underpinned by a 3-year dividend CAGR of nearly 26%.
  • Attractive Valuation Relative to Peers: Prosperous Industrial trades at a significant discount to its peers across key valuation metrics, including a P/E ratio of 4.4x and a P/B ratio of 0.6x. This suggests a potentially undervalued opportunity for investors, especially given its strong growth and dividend profile.
  • Established OEM/ODM with Diversified Production Base: With over 50 years of experience, the company has established itself as a key manufacturing partner for renowned global brands. Its production facilities are strategically located in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, mitigating concentration risk and enhancing supply chain flexibility.

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Aequitas: Robotechnik A/H Listing – Pivot Towards Higher Margin SiPh Equipment

By Nicholas Tan

  • Robotechnik Intelligent Te-A (300757 CH), aims to raise up to US$1bn in its H-share listing.
  • It is a leading global provider of high-precision intelligent manufacturing equipment and systems specializing in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing solutions and silicon photonics (SiPh) assembly and testing equipment.
  • In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.

Megmeet (麦格米特) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Megmeet, a power supply manufacturer, is seeking an A+H listing. Huatai and Citi are the sponsors.
  • We look at the company’s core segments: smart home appliances and power supplies.
  • We discuss preliminary thoughts on the company’s valuation based on A-H premiums.

Primer: Dream International (1126 HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Dream International is a well-established contract toy manufacturer with a strong dividend track record and a diversified manufacturing base across China and Vietnam, positioning it to navigate supply chain shifts.
  • The company faces headwinds from declining gross margins, as seen in its recent financial performance, and high dependency on a concentrated base of major toy brands and retailers in North America and Japan.
  • Future growth hinges on management’s ability to secure new programs from key clients, expand its manufacturing capacity efficiently in regions like Vietnam and Indonesia, and adapt to the growing demand for licensed and smart toys.

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Daily Brief China: China Shengmu Organic Milk, Knowledge Atlas Technology, XTX Technology, SHEIN, Dida, Shanghai Enflame Technology, Shanghai Henlius Biotech, China General Education, Lalatech Holdings Co Ltd and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • China Shengmu (1432 HK): Fast-Tracking Towards Being Declared Unconditional
  • Knowledge Atlas (2513 HK): Best Domestic AI Model to Benefit from Claude Ban
  • IPO Databook: XTX Technology (HK) – Jul 2026
  • Head of US$150M Postage Fraud Scheme Tied to Chinese EComm Parcels Sentenced to Prison in California
  • Merger Arb Mondays (13 Jul) – Dida, Shengmu, Kakaku, Shinko Shoji, Steadfast, Vault, Accent, Cygnus
  • Shanghai Enflame (燧原科技) Pre-IPO: Key Investment Thesis
  • Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK): Serplulimab Is Gaining Traction; Approaching Blockbuster Status
  • Primer: China General Education (2175 HK) – Jul 2026
  • Pre-IPO Lalatech Holdings – Profit Growth Is Under Pressure Due To Declining Monetization Rate
  • HS TECH June 2026 Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review


China Shengmu (1432 HK): Fast-Tracking Towards Being Declared Unconditional

By Arun George

  • China Shengmu Organic Milk (1432 HK)’s mandatory offer from China Modern Dairy (1117 HK) is HK$0.35, subject to a 50% minimum acceptance condition. The first closing date is 21 July.
  • I previously opined that meeting the minimum would be challenging. However, based on CCASS data, including acceptances, CMD’s shareholding was 45.69% of outstanding shares as of 10 July.
  • The offer is on track to be declared unconditional by the first closing date. At the last close and the 30 July payment, the gross/annualised spread is 7.7%/294%.

Knowledge Atlas (2513 HK): Best Domestic AI Model to Benefit from Claude Ban

By Ming Lu

  • Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a high-risk warning targeting Claude Code.
  • Knowledge Atlas’ GLM-5.2 ranks No. 1 in China in terms of intelligence and speed.
  • However, another batch of restricted stock, accounting for 40% of total shares, is scheduled to unlock in January 2027.

IPO Databook: XTX Technology (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • XTX Technology Inc. is a Chinese Mainland fabless memory chip provider specializing in R&D, design, and sales of code storage flash memory, analog IC, and MCUs.
  • XTX Technology achieved net profit of RMB75.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, representing 278.8% of its 2025 full year.
  • For the three months ended March 31, 2026, XTX reported RMB224,112 revenue, RMB124,674 gross profit, and RMB75,889 net profit.

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Head of US$150M Postage Fraud Scheme Tied to Chinese EComm Parcels Sentenced to Prison in California

By Daniel Hellberg

  • More than three years after her arrest, Lijuan Chen was sentenced to 30 months in prison
  • The California woman ran a scheme linked to tens of millions of parcels from China
  • We believe US Feds may develop case against the companies who benefited from the fraud

Merger Arb Mondays (13 Jul) – Dida, Shengmu, Kakaku, Shinko Shoji, Steadfast, Vault, Accent, Cygnus

By Arun George


Shanghai Enflame (燧原科技) Pre-IPO: Key Investment Thesis

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Shanghai Enflame Technology (ENFLAME CH), one of the “Four Domestic GPU Little Dragons”, has just been approved by the CSRC to list on the STAR market, aiming to raise Rmb6bn.
  • The company’s strengths lie in its comprehensive product portfolio, differentiated architecture (DSA vs. GPGPU), strong shareholder backing, and position for China’s AI self-sufficiency.
  • At 27.1x P/S for FY26 (10% share capital enlargement), Enflame is inexpensive relative to A-share peers, Biren Technology (6082 HK) and Iluvatar CoreX (9903 HK). 

Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK): Serplulimab Is Gaining Traction; Approaching Blockbuster Status

By Tina Banerjee

  • Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) reported 10% YoY revenue growth in China to RMB1.4B for core innovative product serplulimab. Henlius is now pursuing its globalization initiatives for serplulimab.
  • Thus far, the drug has been approved in ~50 countries. With its license-out areas comprehensively covering over 100 countries and regions, the international commercialization has further growth potential.
  • With continuous indication and geography expansion, serplulimab is accelerating toward its next milestone as a domestically developed blockbuster with the potential to exceed RMB10B (~$1.5B) in annual sales before 2030.

Primer: China General Education (2175 HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • China General Education operates in a challenging environment, marked by a consistent decline in revenue, net income, and profitability margins over the last three years. This is coupled with a highly negative free cash flow, signaling potential liquidity and investment constraints.
  • The company faces significant regulatory uncertainty inherent in China’s private education sector. Government policies can shift rapidly, impacting operational models, profitability, and enrollment, representing a material risk for investors.
  • Despite poor fundamental performance, the company’s valuation appears mixed, with a low price-to-book ratio suggesting potential value, but this is contrasted by strong share price momentum and a high P/E ratio relative to some peers. A recent acquisition in art examination training and a proposed name change to ‘Trillion Holding Group Limited’ signal a strategic shift, but the success of this pivot is uncertain.

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Pre-IPO Lalatech Holdings – Profit Growth Is Under Pressure Due To Declining Monetization Rate

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Compared to open-loop platforms, LALATECH’s closed-loop model has stronger bilateral network effects.The downward trend in monetization rate is not a short-term phenomenon, but a structural trend under regulatory constraints/fierce competition
  • If monetization rate drops to 8% and cannot recover, the efficiency of converting GTV into revenue will continue to decline.Even if GTV maintains growth, the incremental revenue will be eroded.
  • Based on 2026 forecast, we think a conservative valuation range could be 18-22x P/E. A neutral valuation range could be 20-24x P/E. An optimistic valuation range could be 25-30x P/E. 

HS TECH June 2026 Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • HSTECH June 2026 added KNOWLEDGE ATLAS and MINIMAX-W and deleted KINGSOFT and KINGDEE INT’L. All event windows through the fourth post-implementation week are complete.
  • Both ADDs fell in the first implementation week, far beyond the historical ADD first-week means. KNOWLEDGE ATLAS then gained +46.8% in weeks two to four.
  • The positive-bridge DELETE rebound held for KINGSOFT at +3.9% but missed for KINGDEE INT’L at -12.3%.

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Daily Brief China: Pharmaron, SHEIN, Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agricultural Technology, Ziyond Pharmaceutical and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • CHINA BIOTECH SECTOR: Pharmaron’s One Stop Shop!
  • SHEIN Gets CSRC’s OK for HK IPO | Temu Fined 200M Euros | New EU Fee Could Sharply Raise Costs
  • Primer: Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agricultural Technology (WEICHAI HK) – Jul 2026
  • IPO Databook: Ziyond Pharmaceutical (HK) – Jul 2026


CHINA BIOTECH SECTOR: Pharmaron’s One Stop Shop!

By David Mudd

  • China’s CXO sector is growing rapidly, with China’s dominant companies providing critical services to global pharmaceutical companies.  New modalities, particularly GLP-1/TIDES, ADCs, and bispecific antibodies, are structural demand drivers.
  • The biggest overhang for the sector, the US BioSecure Act, is overblown due to the US pharma industry’s substantial structural dependency on China’s CXO sector.
  • Pharmaron’s investment case rests on three interlocking pillars: an irreplaceable integrated platform, a landmark commercial anchor in the GLP-1 supercycle, and the structural impossibility of a rapid US-China CXO decoupling.

SHEIN Gets CSRC’s OK for HK IPO | Temu Fined 200M Euros | New EU Fee Could Sharply Raise Costs

By Daniel Hellberg

  • SHEIN has received formal permission from China’s CSRC to list its shares in Hong Kong
  • The IPO could value SHEIN at US$40-50B per reports, about half of its valuation in 2022
  • Also: Temu fined 200M Euros for unsafe goods | New EU fee on cheap Chinese imports

Primer: Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agricultural Technology (WEICHAI HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Weichai Lovol is the largest agricultural machinery manufacturer in China, holding a dominant market share in key product segments like tractors and combine harvesters.
  • As a core subsidiary of Weichai Power, the company benefits from significant synergies, including access to industry-leading powertrain technology (engines, transmissions), hydraulic systems, and new energy solutions, creating a unique vertically integrated industrial chain.
  • The company is strategically focused on intelligent agriculture, developing high-end, smart agricultural machinery and integrated digital platforms to capitalize on China’s push for agricultural modernization and food security. A planned IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is expected to fund future growth and global expansion.

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IPO Databook: Ziyond Pharmaceutical (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Ziyond Pharmaceutical is a specialized topical dermatology company in China, offering category-leading products. It seeks HKEX listing to fund portfolio, manufacturing, and market expansion.
  • Revenue increased from RMB1,030,560 thousand in 2023 to RMB1,323,670 thousand in 2025, with adjusted net profit reaching RMB180,933 thousand in 2025.
  • Gross profit margin decreased from 71.8% in 2023 to 66.1% by March 31, 2026, while the debt-to-assets ratio increased to 64.9%.

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Daily Brief China: Knowledge Atlas Technology, Z Fin, ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc, Omnivision Integrated Circuits, Hysan Development, Hang Seng Index and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Zhipu & MiniMax. Six Months Into Their HK Listings, China’s AI Tiger Cubs Are Yin & Yang
  • Z Fin (1168 HK)’s Suspension: Expect Ou To Make An Offer
  • CXMT IPO Valuation Analysis
  • Aequitas: Omnivision A/H Lockup Expiry – Smallish Release with Cornerstone Underwater
  • Short Hysan (14 HK): The 2026 Earnings Cliff and Causeway Bay’s Perfect Storm
  • Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly July 06–10: Alibaba Stands Out as the Rebound Broadens


Zhipu & MiniMax. Six Months Into Their HK Listings, China’s AI Tiger Cubs Are Yin & Yang

By William Keating

  • Zhipu & MiniMax both IPO’d on the Hang Seng within a single day of each other back in January & both exited their lockup expiry dates earlier this week
  • Zhipu (Knowledge Atlas 2513.HK) now trades at HK$1,884 compared to its IPO price of HK$116 while MiniMax now trades at HK$259 as compared to its IPO price of HK$165
  • Zhipu placed up to 19,780,000 new H shares at HK$1,588 (~13% discount) each on July 9, raising an expected gross proceeds of approximately HK$31.41 billion. Smart move. 

Z Fin (1168 HK)’s Suspension: Expect Ou To Make An Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • This morning Z Fin (1168 HK) was suspended pursuant to Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. I expect a Scheme Offer from founder Ou Yaping, who currently holds 64.61%.
  • Z Fin was previously known as Sinolink Worldwide, a PRC property developer.
  • Despite the fintech rebranding, Z Fin very much remains a property play, and should be assessed accordingly. At 0.2x trailing P/B, Z Fin is trading bang in line with peers. 

CXMT IPO Valuation Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • My base case valuation of CXMT is market cap of 835.8 billion RMB (P/E of 5.9x using my base case estimated net profit of 140.9 billion RMB in 2026).
  • The target P/E of 5.9x is based on a 30% discount to the comps’ P/E valuation in 2026.
  • If CXMT achieves market cap of about 836 billion RMB (US$123 billion), this would represent about 12% of SK Hynix’s market cap of 1,558 trillion KRW (US$1.03 trillion).

Aequitas: Omnivision A/H Lockup Expiry – Smallish Release with Cornerstone Underwater

By Sumeet Singh

  • Omnivision Integrated Circuits (501 HK) (OVIC, 603501 CH), a semiconductor company, raised around US$600m in its H-share listing. The lockup on its cornerstone investors is set to expire soon.
  • OVIC, is the world’s third largest smartphone CIS and the largest automotive CIS provider with a market share of 32.9% based on revenue in 2024, according to Frost & Sullivan.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Short Hysan (14 HK): The 2026 Earnings Cliff and Causeway Bay’s Perfect Storm

By Jacob Cheng

  • Hysan faces a fatal 2026 earnings cliff. When Lee Gardens Phase 8 completes, 0.69 bn HK dollars of masked capitalised interest will instantly crush the income statement.
  • A 15.5% office vacancy rate and a 0.6 m sq ft annual supply glut ensure Hysan’s 1 m sq ft of new space faces catastrophic leasing headwinds.
  • Plunging luxury retail sales and mainland China’s deceleration have structurally impaired Hysan’s Causeway Bay stronghold, stripping away its traditional defence mechanism against office market weakness.

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly July 06–10: Alibaba Stands Out as the Rebound Broadens

By John Ley

  • The market’s recovery broadened further, supported by strong participation across stocks and a pickup in single stock option activity.
  • Single stock implied vols remain elevated relative to their recent history despite a slight easing during the week.
  • Alibaba stood out for strong price and option activity, with trading spread broadly across strikes and expiries.

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Daily Brief China: POCO Holding, Nexchip Semiconductor , Ming Yu Pharmaceutical, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology, Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals A, Tyligand Bioscience, Befar Group Co Ltd A and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • IPO Databook: POCO Holding (HK) – Jul 2026
  • Nexchip (晶合集成) IPO Trading
  • IPO Databook: Ming Yu Pharmaceutical (HK) – Jul 2026
  • HSCEI June 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review
  • Aequitas: Nexchip A/H IPO Trading – Weak Retail Subs but Decent Insti Subs
  • Aequitas: Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts
  • Pre-IPO Tyligand Bioscience – Concerns on KRAS Will Directly Limit the Valuation Ceiling
  • Aequitas: Befar A/H IPO Trading – Weak Retail and Insti Subs


IPO Databook: POCO Holding (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • POCO Holding Co., Ltd. is a leading global provider of alloy soft magnetic powder-based products. It ranked first in the global alloy soft magnetic powder core market by revenue in.
  • POCO Holding Co., Ltd. ranked first in the global alloy soft magnetic powder core market with 27.1% share and fifth in the AI chip inductor market in 2025.
  • Profit for the year was RMB426,124 in 2025. Net profit margin decreased from 23.6% in 2025 to 18.1% by March 31, 2026.

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Nexchip (晶合集成) IPO Trading

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Nexchip, an IC foundry, raised HKD 6,779m (USD 871m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday, 10 Jul 2026.
  • In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s fundamentals and the deal terms.
  • In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before its trading debut.

IPO Databook: Ming Yu Pharmaceutical (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Ming Yu Pharmaceutical, established in 2018, focuses on oncology (ADCs, immunotherapies) and advanced autoimmune assets, seeking HKEX Chapter 18A listing due to profitability.
  • The company boasts 11 product candidates, including core products MHB036C and MHB018A, leveraging its proprietary SuperTopoi ADC platform with high potency.
  • Ming Yu reported significant losses, including RMB919,308 in 2025, and net liabilities of RMB2,148,726 as of May 31, 2026.

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HSCEI June 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Implementation Review

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • HSCEI June 2026 added Hansoh Pharma and Akeso and deleted Sunny Optical and Haier Smart Home. All event windows through the fourth post-implementation week are complete.
  • ADDs were mixed in the first implementation week, then both rallied in weeks two to four.
  • DELETEs broke the historical positive-bridge rebound pattern. Sunny Optical drove the miss with a -12.8% first-week return.

Aequitas: Nexchip A/H IPO Trading – Weak Retail Subs but Decent Insti Subs

By Nicholas Tan

  • Nexchip Semiconductor (688249 CH) raised US$880m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • It is a pure-play 12-inch wafer foundry providing comprehensive wafer fabrication services across mainstream technology nodes ranging from 150nm to 40nm, while steadily advancing 28nm platforms.
  • We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Aequitas: Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology (LIST HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by CITIC.
  • Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology (LIST) is an advanced integrated circuit (IC) substrate provider that leverages intelligent manufacturing to focus on the research, development, production, and sale of high-density interconnection platforms. 
  • LIST serves as a critical leader in the industry and ranked third among IC substrate manufacturers located in the China based on 2025 revenue, according to Frost & Sullivan (F&S).

Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Salubris, a CKM-focused innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking an A+H listing. Goldman Sachs, Citi, and CITIC are the sponsors.
  • We look at the company’s core segments: innovative drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
  • We discuss our preliminary thoughts on the company’s valuation based on A-H premium.

Pre-IPO Tyligand Bioscience – Concerns on KRAS Will Directly Limit the Valuation Ceiling

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The difficulty of developing KRAS G12D has been recognized by the industry. Investors will be more cautious about any early and unverified G12D projects, demanding higher risk premiums.
  • Without data validation, the market cannot assess whether the efficacy/safety of TSN1611 are competitive. The “good safety” data of TSN222 still needs to be validated through larger clinical trials.
  • We think Tyligand’s valuation may not exceed the valuations of comparable companies such as Jacobio Pharmaceuticals (1167 HK) and GenFleet Therapeutics (GENFL12 HK).

Aequitas: Befar A/H IPO Trading – Weak Retail and Insti Subs

By Nicholas Tan

  • Befar Group Co Ltd A (601678 CH) raised ~US$156m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. 
  • It is a comprehensive chemical group in China primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chlor-alkali chemicals, C3-C4 chemicals, and wet electronic chemicals.
  • We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

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Daily Brief China: Knowledge Atlas Technology, Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company, Luxshare Precision Industry, Peric Special Gases, Ten Pao Group, Hubei Dinglong, ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Aequitas: Zhipu Placement – Well Flagged US$4.3bn Raising, but Not Cheap by Any Measure
  • IPO Data Book: Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company (HK) – Jul 2026
  • Luxshare Precision (立讯精密) IPO Trading
  • Primer: Peric Special Gases (688146 CH) – Jul 2026
  • On Ten Pao (1979 HK)’s Proposed A-Share Spin-Off
  • IPO Data Book: Hubei Dinglong (HK) – Jul 2026
  • CXMT Corporation (长鑫科技) Pre-IPO: Key Investment Thesis
  • Aequitas: Luxshare Precision Trading – Weak Demand, Discount Has Narrowed
  • Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): Valuation Insights
  • Yangtze Optical Fibre (6869 HK) — Buying the Glass Behind the GPU After a 46% Crash


Aequitas: Zhipu Placement – Well Flagged US$4.3bn Raising, but Not Cheap by Any Measure

By Sumeet Singh

  • Knowledge Atlas Technology (2513 HK) (Zhipu) is looking to raise around US$4.3bn via a primary placement.
  • Zhipu is one of the leading players in China’s domestic LLM space. Its IPO linked lockup had recently expired.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

IPO Data Book: Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • The company is a global leader in intelligent control, specializing in LCD controller boards and IFPDs for education and enterprise, offering intelligent devices and solutions.
  • The company is a global leader in education IFPDs (17.0% market share) and LCD controller boards (24.4% market share) in 2025, with revenue increasing 23.9% in 3M 2026.
  • Revenue reached RMB24,353,884 in 2025, but gross profit margin decreased from 24.5% (2023) to 19.6% (2025), and gearing ratio increased to 39.0% (3M 2026).

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Luxshare Precision (立讯精密) IPO Trading

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Luxshare Precision, a consumer electronics precision components and EMS manufacturer, raised HKD 24,039.1m (USD 3,089.9m) in net proceeds and will list on the HKEX on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
  • In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s fundamentals and the deal terms.
  • In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before its trading debut.

Primer: Peric Special Gases (688146 CH) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Peric Special Gases is a leading domestic supplier of electronic special gases in China, with a dominant market position in key products like tungsten hexafluoride (WF6).
  • The company is strategically positioned to benefit from the rapid growth of China’s semiconductor industry, which is driven by government support and increasing domestic demand for advanced electronics.
  • Financial performance shows strong revenue growth, although margins have experienced some volatility. Future growth is supported by capacity expansions for core products, but the company faces risks from geopolitical tensions and reliance on the cyclical semiconductor market.

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On Ten Pao (1979 HK)’s Proposed A-Share Spin-Off

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 14th May 2026, Ten Pao (1979 HK), a power-supply and charging device manufacturer, announced the spin-off of its 92.4091%-held charging device arm via an A-share listing.
  • Shares gained 21% on the news – which were promptly given back, and then some, with shares now down 17% from undisturbed. 
  • A circular is now out. A shareholder vote on the carve out has been waived. The transaction requires CSRC approval. 

IPO Data Book: Hubei Dinglong (HK) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Hubei Dinglong Co., Ltd. is an innovative leader in materials application for critical industries in China, providing upstream integrated materials and solutions for semiconductor industries.
  • Hubei Dinglong is the largest domestic CMP Pads and OLED coating-type functional materials provider in China, holding 38.5% market share in 2025.
  • While 2025 revenue was RMB2,467,551 and profit RMB743,355, net cash used in investing activities was RMB1,102,873, and cash equivalents decreased by RMB272.1 million.

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CXMT Corporation (长鑫科技) Pre-IPO: Key Investment Thesis

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • CXMT (1726722D CH) aims to raise Rmb29.5bn in its IPO in the A-share STAR market. It is rapidly gaining global market share, which is its key attractiveness.
  • It is a beneficiary of a solid industry and demand outlook. It has a leadership position in China’s DRAM market and high competitiveness built on its technological strength. 
  • At just 2.8x PER for FY26, based on 10% share capital enlargement, our initial assessment is that it is priced cheaper than global peers. 

Aequitas: Luxshare Precision Trading – Weak Demand, Discount Has Narrowed

By Sumeet Singh

  • Luxshare Precision Industry (2475 HK) (LP), a precision intelligent manufacturer, raised around US$3.5bn in its H-share listing.
  • LP provides cross-sector, vertically integrated development and intelligent manufacturing solutions—from components and modules to systems—for global clients across consumer electronics, automotive electronics, communication and data centers, and other end markets.
  • We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): Valuation Insights

By Arun George


Yangtze Optical Fibre (6869 HK) — Buying the Glass Behind the GPU After a 46% Crash

By Mo Aziz

  • The only fibre maker running all preform processes, with top global share, being repriced from a telecom cyclical to AI infrastructure — 1Q26 operating margin tripled to 22% from 8%.
  • After a ~46% de-rating from HK$282 (22 Jun) to HK$151.90, spot implies just a ~13x FY2030E EV/EBITDA exit multiple — under half the peer average, pricing in near-distressed terminal economics.
  • We initiate BUY, TP HK$170 (+12%), on a DCF-led blend (60/20/20). Even a deliberately conservative HK$150 DCF anchors the call; probability-weighted EV is HK$180 (+18%).

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Daily Brief China: Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou), Luxshare Precision Industry, Peric Special Gases, Momenta Global, Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical, GigaDevice Semiconductor, EACON Group Co., Ltd, SmartMore Inc, Sunwoda Electronic Co Ltd A, Shanjin International Gold-A and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Sep 2026): Adds Outnumber Deletes as IPOs Dominate
  • Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): The Investment Case
  • Primer: Peric Special Gases (688146 CH) – Jul 2026
  • Aequitas: Momenta IPO Trading – Retail Demand Relatively Weak but Insti Subs Strong
  • Aequitas: Kelun-Biotech Placement – Steady Performance; Valuation May Temper Appeal
  • Aequitas: GigaDevice A/H Lockup Expiry – US$1.4bn Lockup Release with 5x Gains
  • Aequitas: EACON Group IPO Trading – Ok-Ish Retail And Insti Demand, Still Expensive
  • Aequitas: Smartmore Pre-IPO – Another Robotics Play, But With A Notable Customer Base
  • Sunwoda (欣旺达) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts
  • Shanjin International Gold (山金国际) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts


HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Sep 2026): Adds Outnumber Deletes as IPOs Dominate

By Brian Freitas

  • There could be 55 potential inclusions and 14 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in September. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.
  • A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.
  • There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.

Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): The Investment Case

By Arun George

  • Luxshare Precision Industry (2475 HK) is a leading manufacturer of electronic components. It is seeking to raise US$3.1 billion.
  • Luxshare is a global leader in the PIMS industry, holding top positions in the PIMS markets of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and data centres by revenue in 2025.
  • The investment case is based on a strong market position, acquisition-driven growth, a relatively stable margin profile, an expected return to cash generation, and a strong balance sheet.  

Primer: Peric Special Gases (688146 CH) – Jul 2026

By αSK

  • Peric Special Gases is a leading domestic supplier of electronic special gases in China, with a dominant market position in key products like tungsten hexafluoride (WF6).
  • The company is strategically positioned to benefit from the rapid growth of China’s semiconductor industry, which is driven by government support and increasing domestic demand for advanced electronics.
  • Financial performance shows strong revenue growth, although margins have experienced some volatility. Future growth is supported by capacity expansions for core products, but the company faces risks from geopolitical tensions and reliance on the cyclical semiconductor market.

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Aequitas: Momenta IPO Trading – Retail Demand Relatively Weak but Insti Subs Strong

By Nicholas Tan

  • Momenta Global (6880 HK) raised ~US$750m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • It is a leading autonomous driving company, focused on developing and commercializing driving automation technologies to improve safety and efficiency in mobility and logistics.
  • In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Aequitas: Kelun-Biotech Placement – Steady Performance; Valuation May Temper Appeal

By Akshat Shah

  • Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (6990 HK) is looking to raise up to US$350m from a primary placement.
  • Kelun is a China-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative oncology therapies, with a particular emphasis on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, and other biologics.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Aequitas: GigaDevice A/H Lockup Expiry – US$1.4bn Lockup Release with 5x Gains

By Sumeet Singh

  • GigaDevice Semiconductor (3986 HK) (GD), an IC design house, raised around US$690m in its H-share listing. Its cornerstone investors will soon be released from their lockup.
  • GD is a leading specialty memory chip and MCU company in mainland China.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Aequitas: EACON Group IPO Trading – Ok-Ish Retail And Insti Demand, Still Expensive

By Hong Jie Seow

  • EACON Group Co., Ltd (1868613D CH) raised around US$293m in its Hong Kong IPO.
  • EACON designs, develops, and integrates the core intelligent components, such as autonomous driving software, domain controllers, and drive-by-wire platforms.
  • We have looked at the company’s background and pricing in our earlier note, in this note we talk about the trading dynamics.

Aequitas: Smartmore Pre-IPO – Another Robotics Play, But With A Notable Customer Base

By Hong Jie Seow

  • SmartMore Inc (1811514D CH) plans to raise around US$300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • SmartMore Inc. (SMI) offers solutions built on its proprietary industrial multi-modal large model family, IndustryGPT, and seeks to redefine how industrial automation operates in the artificial intelligence era.
  • In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.

Sunwoda (欣旺达) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Sunwoda, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, is seeking an A+H listing. Goldman Sachs and CITIC are the sponsors.
  • We look at the company’s core segments: consumer battery, EV battery and ESS.
  • We discussed our preliminary thoughts on the company’s valuation based on A-H premium.

Shanjin International Gold (山金国际) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Shanjin International Gold is seeking an A+H listing. CITIC, CICC, and UBS are the sponsors.
  • We look at the company’s core segments: gold and non-ferrous metals mining and metal trading.
  • We discuss our preliminary thoughts on the company’s valuation based on A-H premium.

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Daily Brief China: Luxshare Precision Industry, Perfect Medical Health Management, Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou), Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical, EACON Group Co., Ltd, Momenta Global, Sieyuan Electric Co Ltd A, GigaDevice Semiconductor, Gem Co Ltd A and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): The Investment Case
  • Perfect Medical (1830 HK): Firming Up Outlook For FY27, Improving HK Retail Beneficiary
  • HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Sep 2026): Adds Outnumber Deletes as IPOs Dominate
  • Aequitas: Kelun-Biotech Placement – Steady Performance; Valuation May Temper Appeal
  • Aequitas: EACON Group IPO Trading – Ok-Ish Retail And Insti Demand, Still Expensive
  • Aequitas: Momenta IPO Trading – Retail Demand Relatively Weak but Insti Subs Strong
  • Sieyuan Electric (思源电气) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts
  • Aequitas: GigaDevice A/H Lockup Expiry – US$1.4bn Lockup Release with 5x Gains
  • Pre-IPO Gem Co Ltd (A/H Listing) – The Strengths Are Obvious, but Challenges Are Inevitable


Luxshare H Share Listing (2475 HK): The Investment Case

By Arun George

  • Luxshare Precision Industry (2475 HK) is a leading manufacturer of electronic components. It is seeking to raise US$3.1 billion.
  • Luxshare is a global leader in the PIMS industry, holding top positions in the PIMS markets of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and data centres by revenue in 2025.
  • The investment case is based on a strong market position, acquisition-driven growth, a relatively stable margin profile, an expected return to cash generation, and a strong balance sheet.  

Perfect Medical (1830 HK): Firming Up Outlook For FY27, Improving HK Retail Beneficiary

By Sameer Taneja

  • Perfect Medical Health Management (1830 HK) has had a tough last two years, with profits/revenues falling 31%/44%, respectively, from FY24 to FY26 as the retail environment in HK was soft. 
  • The last few quarters have seen revenue stabilization and, more recently, a gradual improvement, as the company has flagged in its post-results report (with cost savings gradually kicking in).
  • We now estimate a modest 7%/14% revenue/profit growth for FY27, with net margin improvement to 20%. Stock trades at 7.8x FY27 PE with a 13.5% dividend yield and net cash.  

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Sep 2026): Adds Outnumber Deletes as IPOs Dominate

By Brian Freitas

  • There could be 55 potential inclusions and 14 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in September. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.
  • A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.
  • There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.

Aequitas: Kelun-Biotech Placement – Steady Performance; Valuation May Temper Appeal

By Akshat Shah

  • Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (6990 HK) is looking to raise up to US$350m from a primary placement.
  • Kelun is a China-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative oncology therapies, with a particular emphasis on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, and other biologics.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Aequitas: EACON Group IPO Trading – Ok-Ish Retail And Insti Demand, Still Expensive

By Hong Jie Seow

  • EACON Group Co., Ltd (1868613D CH) raised around US$293m in its Hong Kong IPO.
  • EACON designs, develops, and integrates the core intelligent components, such as autonomous driving software, domain controllers, and drive-by-wire platforms.
  • We have looked at the company’s background and pricing in our earlier note, in this note we talk about the trading dynamics.

Aequitas: Momenta IPO Trading – Retail Demand Relatively Weak but Insti Subs Strong

By Nicholas Tan

  • Momenta Global (6880 HK) raised ~US$750m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • It is a leading autonomous driving company, focused on developing and commercializing driving automation technologies to improve safety and efficiency in mobility and logistics.
  • In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sieyuan Electric (思源电气) A+H Pre-IPO: Early Thoughts

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Sieyuan Electric, a power equipment manufacturer, is seeking an A+H listing. CITIC is the sole sponsor.
  • We look at the company’s core segments: switchgear, transformers and protection and automation.
  • We discuss our preliminary thoughts on the company’s valuation based on A-H premium.

Aequitas: GigaDevice A/H Lockup Expiry – US$1.4bn Lockup Release with 5x Gains

By Sumeet Singh

  • GigaDevice Semiconductor (3986 HK) (GD), an IC design house, raised around US$690m in its H-share listing. Its cornerstone investors will soon be released from their lockup.
  • GD is a leading specialty memory chip and MCU company in mainland China.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Pre-IPO Gem Co Ltd (A/H Listing) – The Strengths Are Obvious, but Challenges Are Inevitable

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • GEM has established a three-in-one closed-loop model of “critical metal recycling-battery recycling-new energy materials”. GEM is superior to competitors in terms of integration/cost optimization in a single manufacturing process.
  • The slowdown in downstream new energy vehicle and European/American demand growth or subsidy reduction will impact the demand for ternary materials, which may affect the achievement of 2026-2027 growth targets.
  • There could be a discount of 25%-35% compared to the A-shares. Conservative scenario is P/E of 12-13x. Neutral scenario is P/E of 14-15x. Optimistic scenario is P/E of 16-17x.

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