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Daily Brief China: RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, Legend Holdings, CXMT Corporation, Ligent Technologies, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic, Sa Sa, Hang Seng Index and more

By September 22, 2026 No Comments

In today’s briefing:

  • Aequitas: Robotechnik A/H Listing – Only Cheap on Y+2 P/E
  • StubWorld: Legend Launches Sale Of Banque Internationale À Luxembourg Stake
  • CXMT Corp (688825 CH): G5 Mass Production, Technology Milestone That Shortens the DRAM Pricing Cycle
  • Ligent (纳真科技) IPO Trading
  • RoboTechnik (罗博特科) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms
  • Kinwong (景旺电子) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms
  • Sa Sa Intl (178 HK): On the Run
  • Aequitas: Shenzhen Kinwong A/H Listing – At a Premium to AI-PCB HK Peers, Southbound Support
  • RoboTechnik Intelligent Technologies IPO: Slowly Getting Into The Photonic Groove
  • Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Sept 14–18: MiniMax Option Volumes Surge


Aequitas: Robotechnik A/H Listing – Only Cheap on Y+2 P/E

By Nicholas Tan

  • RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology (RBTK HK) is looking to raise up to US$662m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • 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 examine the IPO dynamics, and look at the firm’s valuation.

StubWorld: Legend Launches Sale Of Banque Internationale À Luxembourg Stake

By David Blennerhassett

  • Legend Holdings (3396 HK) is seeking to offload its 90% stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg for ~HK$23bn.
  • Preceding my comments on Legend and Lenovo (992 HK) are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
  • These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation >20%.

CXMT Corp (688825 CH): G5 Mass Production, Technology Milestone That Shortens the DRAM Pricing Cycle

By Mo Aziz

  • G5 reaches mass production at 11.95nm active-area half-pitch, with ≥50% more gross dies/wafer and two 24Gb LPDDR5X products.
  • G5 is unlikely to move FY26 earnings, but 2027 capacity growth could accelerate commodity DRAM pricing normalisation into 2H27.
  • Maintain BEARISH/REDUCE: RMB31.40 FV is 44.9% below spot; use G5-driven strength to reduce exposure.

Ligent (纳真科技) IPO Trading

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Ligent, a China-based manufacturer of optical transceivers and optical network terminals, raised HKD 5,445m (USD 694m) from its global offering and will list on HKEX on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the deal terms and the company’s valuation.
  • In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before its trading debut.

RoboTechnik (罗博特科) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • RoboTechnik, a photovoltaic and silicon photonics manufacturing equipment maker, launched its IPO to raise USD 660m through an A+H listing. Huatai, Citi, and Orient Capital are the deal sponsors.
  • In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
  • We analyze reference A+H transactions, cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.

Kinwong (景旺电子) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Kinwong, a PCB maker, launched its IPO to raise USD 650m through an A+H listing. CITIC, BOA, and Guolian are the deal sponsors.
  • In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
  • We analyze reference A+H transactions, cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.

Sa Sa Intl (178 HK): On the Run

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Sa Sa (178 HK)‘s positive profit alert suggests net profit will reach HK$150m in 1H FY26/27, equaling a 2x YoY increase, ahead of the consensus. 
  • 2H net profit has been historically better than 1H, meaning the market’s full-year forecast of HK$277m provides room for an upgrade. The Jul retail sales trend also supports this.
  • Despite a 106% YTD rally, its 2.7x 12-month P/B is only slightly above average. With an ROE of 21-24% and net cash of HK$0.16, valuations remain not stretched.

Aequitas: Shenzhen Kinwong A/H Listing – At a Premium to AI-PCB HK Peers, Southbound Support

By Nicholas Tan

  • Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic (KNWNG HK) is looking to raise up to US$650m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. 
  • Kinwong is a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) provider with a comprehensive product portfolio spanning rigid PCBs (RPCBs), flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and other specialized PCBs.
  • In this note, we examine the IPO dynamics, and look at the firm’s valuation.

RoboTechnik Intelligent Technologies IPO: Slowly Getting Into The Photonic Groove

By Tina Banerjee

  • RoboTechnik Intelligent Technologies launched Hongkong IPO to raise HK$ 5.2B. They are a global provider of manufacturing equipment and systems for photovoltaic (PV) industry and silicon photonics (SiPh) industry.
  • RoboTechnik Intelligent Technologies intends to use the proceeds for R&D, innovation, expanding production capacity, business promotion, strategic investments and/or acquisition and for general corporate purpose.
  • RoboTechnik’s strong R&D capabilities and enhanced focus on intelligent SiPh manufacturing equipment, coupled with strong demand outlook make this issue worth for investors, especially those with a long-term focus.

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly Sept 14–18: MiniMax Option Volumes Surge

By John Ley

  • HSI remains well below its August high despite a relatively modest weekly decline, while breadth across the optionable universe stayed soft.
  • MiniMax dominated option trading throughout the week, accounting for much of the activity among the busiest contracts.
  • Index implied volatility has firmed during September but remains subdued on a longer-term basis as the single stock spread continues to normalize.

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