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Daily Brief China: Lens Technology , Lens Technology, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Geek+, Zijin Mining Group , Tencent Music, Midea Group, 3SBio Inc, JD.com , Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Lens Technology A/H Listing – Pricing Looks Decent
  • Lens Technology H Share Listing (6613 HK): The Investment Case
  • Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India – June 2025
  • Beijing Geekplus Pre-IPO: Expensive Valuation and Mark up from Previous Round
  • Zijin Mining (601899.SS): Acquires Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine for USD 1.2 Billion
  • Tencent Music (TME): Quick Note – Acquisition of Ximalaya
  • Midea Group(300 HK): Upcoming Spin-Off & IPO of ‘Annto’,Ongoing and Proposed Buyback, Strong Outlook
  • 3SBio Inc (1530 HK): Licensing Deal a Market Hit; Will It Continue?
  • JD.com (9618 HK) Top Option Trades: Bullish Butterfly Stands Out Amond Bearish Sentiment
  • Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical IPO: Shine Revival Will Take a Few Sessions


Lens Technology A/H Listing – Pricing Looks Decent

By Sumeet Singh

  • Lens Technology (300433 CH), a precision manufacturing solution provider, aims to raise around US$600m in its H-share listing.
  • Lens Technology (LT) is one of the leading players in precision structural parts and modules integrated solutions for both consumer electronics and smart vehicles interaction systems.
  • We have looked at the past performance and likely A/H premium in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing.

Lens Technology H Share Listing (6613 HK): The Investment Case

By Arun George

  • Lens Technology (6613 HK), an industry-leading integrated one-stop precision manufacturing solution provider, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$600 million.     
  • In terms of revenue in 2024, Lens is a global leader in precision structural parts and modules integrated solutions for both consumer electronics and smart vehicle interaction systems.
  • The investment case is based on a well-performing core business, limited tariff impact, reduced reliance on Apple, strong margins, and robust cash generation. 

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India – June 2025

By Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA


Beijing Geekplus Pre-IPO: Expensive Valuation and Mark up from Previous Round

By Nicholas Tan

  • Geek+ (1678559D CH) is looking to raise up to $300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • It is a leader in the global autonomous mobile robots (AMR) market.
  • In this note, we examine the IPO dynamics, and look at the firm’s valuation.

Zijin Mining (601899.SS): Acquires Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine for USD 1.2 Billion

By Rahul Jain

  • Zijin has acquired one of Kazakhstan’s largest gold mines, Raygorodok, adding 3.2 Moz in reserves and 193 koz in annual production.
  • He asset is highly profitable (USD 202m net profit in 2024) with low costs (USD 796/oz), lifting Zijin’s output by 8% and reserves by 4%.
  • 5.9x P/E and 3.3x EV/EBITDA, the deal looks attractively priced and enhances the scale, margins, and IPO narrative for Zijin Gold International.

Tencent Music (TME): Quick Note – Acquisition of Ximalaya

By Ming Lu

  • TME proposed to acquire 100% shares of Ximalaya, a long audio app.
  • TME has been exploring the long audio market since 2020.
  • We believe Ximalaya has advantages in monthly active users and car radio.

Midea Group(300 HK): Upcoming Spin-Off & IPO of ‘Annto’,Ongoing and Proposed Buyback, Strong Outlook

By Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

  • Annto IPO: Midea Group (300 HK)plans to spin off its subsidiary Annto Logistics via a domestic IPO to unlock value in its fast-growing logistics platform.
  • Share Buyback:Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) announced a RMB 5–10 billion A-share buyback in June 2025, signaling confidence and supporting shareholder returns through disciplined capital allocation.
  • B2B Transition: Shifting from a B2C appliance maker to a tech-led B2B solution provider. With B2B contribution over 30% of revenue, it positions it for long-term, higher-margin, solution-led global growth

3SBio Inc (1530 HK): Licensing Deal a Market Hit; Will It Continue?

By Tina Banerjee

  • 3SBio Inc (1530 HK) signed an outlicensing deal worth more than $6B with Pfizer for its PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, SSGJ-707. Since signing the deal, 3SBio shares rallied more than 55%.
  • Considering deals signed with Chinese companies for bispecific antibody drug candidates in recent times, 3SBio seems to have secured best valuation for its asset.
  • Initiation of global trial of SSGJ-707 and data readout from its ongoing China trials for additional indications, continued strong financial performance, and new approvals are upcoming catalysts.

JD.com (9618 HK) Top Option Trades: Bullish Butterfly Stands Out Amond Bearish Sentiment

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: Over the past five trading days, JD.com (9618 HK) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.
  • Highlights: Diagonal Spreads continue to enjoy popularity. Plus, an out of the money butterfly at near zero premium demonstrates a creative application of this popular option combination.
  • Why read: This breakdown of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies,

Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical IPO: Shine Revival Will Take a Few Sessions

By Tina Banerjee

  • Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical launched IPO aiming to raise up to HK$232 million (US$30 million). The company plans to sell 10.8 million shares at HK$20–HK$21.4 per share.
  • Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical is a private dental services provider in Central China providing dental services under the direct chain model.
  • The IPO price is set at a premium (23%) to the price realized during Series B funding. Valuation looks attractive. But there are a few concerns to take into account.

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