Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 4Q 2024.</li>
<li>Volatility has been high in the Korean stock market in the past several weeks resulting in some interesting widening of some gaps among numerous holdcos and opcos in Korea. </li>
<li>Of the 38 pair trades, 19 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months and the other 19 opcos outperforming holdcos in the same period. </li>
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In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 4Q 2024.
Volatility has been high in the Korean stock market in the past several weeks resulting in some interesting widening of some gaps among numerous holdcos and opcos in Korea. 
Of the 38 pair trades, 19 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months and the other 19 opcos outperforming holdcos in the same period. 


Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 4Q 2024

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Choi aims to acquire 3.84 million shares (24.36%) of Young Poong Precision at ₩30,000 each, with a tender period from October 2 to November 1, managed by Hana Securities.</li>
<li>Seoul Economic Daily may not be as prominent, but they reliably scoop this type of news, making it likely Choi will announce their counter-tender for Young Poong Precision tomorrow.</li>
<li>MBK targets the full 49.14% stake, while the Choi family seeks about half, creating proration risk, which may still make MBK's lower offer more appealing to shareholders.</li>
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Choi aims to acquire 3.84 million shares (24.36%) of Young Poong Precision at ₩30,000 each, with a tender period from October 2 to November 1, managed by Hana Securities.
Seoul Economic Daily may not be as prominent, but they reliably scoop this type of news, making it likely Choi will announce their counter-tender for Young Poong Precision tomorrow.
MBK targets the full 49.14% stake, while the Choi family seeks about half, creating proration risk, which may still make MBK's lower offer more appealing to shareholders.


Choi Drops a Counter-Tender for Young Poong Precision at ₩30,000 Before the Market Bell Tomorrow

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>MBK Partners has increased the Tender Offer prices for <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-zinc-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17944:1" rel="noopener">Korea Zinc (010130 KS)</a></strong> by 13.6% to ₩750,000 and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/young-poong-precision-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16188:1" rel="noopener">Young Poong Precision (036560 KS)</a></strong> by 25% to ₩25,000.</li>
<li>All other terms remain the same.  IF MBK secures the maximum 14.61% in KZ, this will be Korea's largest-ever Tender Offer.</li>
<li>MBK made a public offering correction announcement today. The Choi family now has 5 business days in which to respond with a counteroffer.</li>
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MBK Partners has increased the Tender Offer prices for Korea Zinc (010130 KS) by 13.6% to ₩750,000 and Young Poong Precision (036560 KS) by 25% to ₩25,000.
All other terms remain the same.  IF MBK secures the maximum 14.61% in KZ, this will be Korea's largest-ever Tender Offer.
MBK made a public offering correction announcement today. The Choi family now has 5 business days in which to respond with a counteroffer.


MBK Bumps Offers For Both Korea Zinc and Young Poong Precision

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<li>Hankyung reports MBK will raise Korea Zinc's tender offer to ₩750,000 (14%) and Young Poong Precision's to ₩25,000 (25%) before today's market opens.</li>
<li>Hankyung and Maeil are top sources for market scoops, so it's almost certain MBK leaked the tender price hike ahead of today's trading.</li>
<li>MBK leaves Choi just five trading days to respond. Korea Zinc plans to raise ₩400 billion, but it's still not enough for a counter-bid.</li>
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Hankyung reports MBK will raise Korea Zinc's tender offer to ₩750,000 (14%) and Young Poong Precision's to ₩25,000 (25%) before today's market opens.
Hankyung and Maeil are top sources for market scoops, so it's almost certain MBK leaked the tender price hike ahead of today's trading.
MBK leaves Choi just five trading days to respond. Korea Zinc plans to raise ₩400 billion, but it's still not enough for a counter-bid.


MBK Raises Tender Prices: ₩750,000 for Korea Zinc & ₩25,000 for Young Poong Precision

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<li>In this insight, we discuss three particular allies that could help the Choi family that have been highlighted by the local media including Hanwha, KIS, and Softbank.</li>
<li>The Hanwha Group is one of the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc. In addition, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-Kwan has a close relationship with Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yoon-Beom.</li>
<li>Korea Zinc is planning to hold an important press conference on the 24 September to reveal its position on the tender offer of Korea Zinc shares by MBK.</li>
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In this insight, we discuss three particular allies that could help the Choi family that have been highlighted by the local media including Hanwha, KIS, and Softbank.
The Hanwha Group is one of the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc. In addition, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-Kwan has a close relationship with Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yoon-Beom.
Korea Zinc is planning to hold an important press conference on the 24 September to reveal its position on the tender offer of Korea Zinc shares by MBK.


What Are Locals Saying About Potential Allies to Choi Family in Fight for Korea Zinc?

South Korea

Young Poong Corporation produces and markets non-ferrous metals, such as zinc ingots, sulfate, and cadmium.  The Company also generates income from leasing buildings.

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Young Poong (000670 KS)

Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 4Q 2024

In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in...

Douglas Kim

Choi Drops a Counter-Tender for Young Poong Precision at ₩30,000 Before the Market Bell Tomorrow

The Choi family is set to launch a counter-tender offer for Young Poong Precision at ₩30,000 right before the market bell tomorrow.

Sanghyun Park

MBK Bumps Offers For Both Korea Zinc and Young Poong Precision

YP, Korea Zinc and YPP are in play. YP is my preferred pick - but it's not terribly liquid. Neither is YPP. Enter KZ around here or below the...

David Blennerhassett

MBK Raises Tender Prices: ₩750,000 for Korea Zinc & ₩25,000 for Young Poong Precision

MBK will raise Korea Zinc's tender offer to ₩750,000 (14%) and Young Poong Precision's to ₩25,000 (25%) before today's market opens.

Sanghyun Park

What Are Locals Saying About Potential Allies to Choi Family in Fight for Korea Zinc?

In this insight, we discuss three particular allies that could help the Choi family that have been highlighted by the local media including Hanwha,...

Douglas Kim

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