ECM Weekly (9 February 2019) - Pinduoduo, Homeplus, PNB Metlife, Cal-Comp Tech
Aequitas Research puts out a weekly update on the deals that have been covered by Smartkarma Insight Providers recently, along with updates for upcoming IPOs.
There are no new IPO filings in Hong Kong but there is news on the timeline of a few upcoming IPOs.
In Korea, Homeplus will be starting its investor education next Monday to raise about US$1.5bn. Brief details of the deal are already available. The company will be selling 345m primary shares at an indicative range of KRW4,530 - 5,000 per share. We heard that the roadshow kick off on 28th February and will likely list on 29th March.
In India, PNB is targeting to list PNB MetLife between April to September. The estimated IPO size was about US$150 - 300m and its draft prospectus was filed last year.
In the Philippines, Cal-Comp Tech (Philippines) (CCTP PH) is targeting to launch its US$123m IPO towards the end of the third quarter this year based on media reports. We have previously covered the IPO in Cal-Comp Tech (Philippines) Pre-IPO Review - Muted Growth in Core Products.
As for placements, Pinduoduo (PDD US) chose to launch its follow-on offering in the midst of Chinese New Year, raising about US$1bn in fresh capital along with sell-down from existing investors. The placement was priced at US$25 per share, a 17.5% discount from its pre-announcement price of US$30.33 on 5th February and a 5.7% discount to its 7th February close price. Settlement date is on 12th February, greenshoe expires on 10th March and lock-up expires 9th May according to Bloomberg.
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No new IPO filings
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News on Upcoming IPOs
- PineBridge-backed Uniparts gets SEBI nod to float IPO
- Cal-Comp Philippines eyes IPO by third quarter
- JERA new president says IPO is an option
- Singapore’s Zalora explores listing to fuel expansion
- S. Korea's Homeplus files for up to $1.5 bln REIT IPO
- Korean bio unicorn in the making, Voronoi, to join the Kosdaq this year
Smartkarma Community's this week Analysis on Upcoming IPO
- Koolearn: Losses in Full View
- Koolearn: Marketing Expenses Have Taken Operating Profits Down the Drain
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