Top 3 Largest IPOs Scheduled for September 2023
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Simpple Ltd., RoyaLand Company Ltd., and Solowin Holdings Ltd. are on the Top 3 list of companies with the largest IPOs by market capitalisation scheduled for September 2023.
Today we will explore the issuers’ business models, the outlook for their target markets, and the details of their scheduled initial public offerings. We will also look at the financial position of these companies and list their strengths and weaknesses.
1. Simpple Ltd. IPO – 92.5 million USD
Year of registration: 2016
Registered in: Singapore
Headquarters: Singapore
Sector: technology
Date of IPO: 05.09.2023
Exchange: NASDAQ
Ticker: SPPL
Simpple Ltd. develops software products for digitalising construction processes, helping clients automate and streamline their workflow.
Investments raised (as at 30.06.2022) amount to 1.4 million USD.
The main investors are IFSC Founders Pte. Ltd and Mains d’Or Investments Limited.
The outlook for Simpple’s target market
According to a report by Gen Consulting Company, the Singapore real estate management market was valued at 0.97 billion USD in 2021 and could reach 1.12 billion USD by 2028. The compound annual projected growth rate from 2022 to 2028 inclusive is 2.1%.
Simpple’s financial performance
Revenue for 2022: 4.86 million USD, +55.8%
Net loss for 2022: 0.59 million USD
Net cash flow (as at 31.03.2023): −0.16 million USD
Cash and cash equivalents (as at 31.12.2022): 0.4 million USD
Liabilities (as at 31.12.2022): 4.1 million USD
Strengths and weaknesses of Simpple
Strengths:
- A promising target market
- An innovative development model
- Increasing revenue
Weaknesses:
- Intense competition
- Increasing net loss
- Absence of dividend payment plans
Details of the Simpple IPO
Underwriter: Maxim Group LLC
Volume of IPO offering: 1.6 million ordinary shares
Average price: 5.75 USD
Gross proceeds: 9.2 million USD
Expected amount of capitalisation at the time of the IPO: 92.5 million USD
Potential P/S: 19.03
Average P/S value in the industry: 7.1
2. RoyaLand Company Ltd. IPO – 77 million USD
Year of registration: 2022
Registered in: Bermuda
Headquarters: Hamilton
Sector: technology
Date of IPO: 08.09.2023
Exchange: NASDAQ
Ticker: RLND
The RoyaLand Company Ltd. is a developer of an online royalty-themed game based on fantasy events and the real historical development of royal dynasties. The issuer collaborates with members of former and present ruling royal families in Europe.
Investments raised (as at 31.12.2022) amount to 0.53 million USD.
The main investor is Pinehurst Partners LLC.
The outlook for RoyaLand Company’s target market
According to Cognitive Market Research, the global role-playing games market was valued at 18.7 billion USD in 2021 and could reach 38.5 billion USD by 2029. The compound annual projected growth rate up to 2029 inclusive is 9.4%.
Financial performance of RoyaLand Company
Revenue for 2022: none
Net loss for 2022: 0.17 million USD
Net cash flow: none
Cash and cash equivalents (as at 31.12.2022): 0.05 million USD
Liabilities (as at 31.12.2022): 0.16 million USD
Strengths and weaknesses of RoyaLand Company
Strengths:
- A promising target market
- Collaboration with members of royal families
- Favourable market environment
Weaknesses:
- Intense competition
- Lack of revenue
- Absence of dividend payment plans
Details of the RoyaLand Company IPO
Underwriter: Revere Securities, LLC
Volume of IPO offering: 1.25 million ordinary shares
Average price: 5.5 USD
Gross proceeds: 6.87 million USD, excluding the sale of options by the underwriter
Expected amount of capitalisation at the time of the IPO: 77 million USD
Potential P/S: none
Average P/S value in the industry: 7.1
3. Solowin Holdings Ltd. IPO – 72.5 million USD
Year of registration: 2016
Registered in: the Cayman Islands
Headquarters: Hong Kong, China
Sector: financial
Date of IPO: 07.09.2023
Exchange: NASDAQ
Ticker: SWIN
Solowin Holdings Ltd. has developed its proprietary trading platform, Solomon Pro, and is a provider of brokerage services in the Chinese market. The company also works with investors from Australia and New Zealand. The issuer generates most of its revenue from the provision of its investment advisory services. As at 31 March 2023, the client base of Solowin Holdings Ltd. comprised 20,000 natural persons and legal entities.
Investments raised (as at 30.09.2022) amount to 4.8 million USD.
The main investors are Gemini Asia Holdings Limited, Vulcan Worldwide Holdings Limited, and Fortune Dynasty Global Limited.
The outlook for Solowin Holdings’ target market
According to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the capitalisation of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange reached 49.16 billion USD in August 2023. This financial platform ranks among the Top 10 world’s largest exchanges.
Financial performance of Solowin Holdings
Revenue for fiscal 2023 (ended on 31.03.2023): 4.45 million USD, +37%
Net profit for fiscal 2023: 1.35 million USD
Net cash flow (as at 31.03.2023): −0.44 million USD
Cash and cash equivalents (as at 31.03.2023): 1.9 million USD
Liabilities (as at 31.03.2023): 6.87 million USD
Strengths and weaknesses of Solowin Holdings
Strengths:
- A promising target market
- Increasing revenue
- Net profit
Weaknesses:
- Intense competition
- Dependence on the Chinese regulatory authorities
- Absence of dividend payment plans
Details of the Solowin Holdings IPO
Underwriter: EF Hutton
Volume of the IPO offering: 2.5 million ordinary shares
Average price: 5 USD
Gross proceeds: 12.5 million USD, excluding the sale of options by the underwriter
Expected amount of capitalisation at the time of the IPO: 72.5 million USD
Potential P/S: 16.29
Average P/S value in the industry: 2.9
Summary
Simpple Ltd., The RoyaLand Company Ltd., and Solowin Holdings Ltd. are planning to go public this month. Their IPOs could be the largest in terms of expected market capitalisation for September. The first two corporations are in the technology sector, while the third one operates in the financial sector.
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