Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a> did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).</li>
<li>IF <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sankei-real-estate-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35239:1" rel="noopener">Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP)</a> trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.</li>
<li>Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renew-energy-global-plc-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37038:1" rel="noopener">ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)</a>'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.</li>
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We know that Bain knew that their mid-September overbid for Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP) did not meet the so-called KDDI Threshold, yet they made that bid anyway (¥3,720 vs EQT's ¥3,680).
IF Sankei Real Estate (2972 JP) trades wide, consider going long the arb, but generally, need to participate unless it does trade wide. There're other more interesting deals out there.
Despite the lower-than-expected bid optics compared to prior negotiations, ReNew Energy Global (RNW US)'s Offer looks done. All ducks are lined up. Just a question of timing on regulatory approvals.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial, KIH, LG Chem, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solution.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial, KIH, LG Chem, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solution.


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Sep): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, KIH

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>We discuss the five most important factors driving the Korean stock market this year which was the best performing among all major country equity markets in the world in 2025.</li>
<li>These five factors included the global AI boom, wars and rumors of wars, beneficiaries of MASGA, Korea Value-Up initiatives, and reduced political uncertainties with new President elected in June 2025. </li>
<li>Our best bet to diversify one's portfolio and be more cautious because staying alive will be a key in 2026 rather than FOMO, especially in 2H 2026. </li>
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We discuss the five most important factors driving the Korean stock market this year which was the best performing among all major country equity markets in the world in 2025.
These five factors included the global AI boom, wars and rumors of wars, beneficiaries of MASGA, Korea Value-Up initiatives, and reduced political uncertainties with new President elected in June 2025. 
Our best bet to diversify one's portfolio and be more cautious because staying alive will be a key in 2026 rather than FOMO, especially in 2H 2026. 


Korean Stock Market - The Best Performing Among Major Countries Indices in 2025

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.7bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility, HyundaiEng&amp;Const.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.7bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility, HyundaiEng&amp;Const.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 25th): SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility

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<li>It was reported that the Chinese government advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan, which is likely to positively benefit the Korea in-bound tourism related stocks.</li>
<li>If the political tensions between China and Japan are not quickly resolved but continues to last, this would have further negative impact on the Japanese consumer/tourism/leisure related companies. </li>
<li>On the flip side, this could have a positive impact on the Korean consumer/tourism/leisure related companies such as Lotte Tour Development, Hotel Shilla, and Paradise. </li>
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It was reported that the Chinese government advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan, which is likely to positively benefit the Korea in-bound tourism related stocks.
If the political tensions between China and Japan are not quickly resolved but continues to last, this would have further negative impact on the Japanese consumer/tourism/leisure related companies. 
On the flip side, this could have a positive impact on the Korean consumer/tourism/leisure related companies such as Lotte Tour Development, Hotel Shilla, and Paradise. 


China Advices Its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Japan - Beneficial Impact on Korea Tourism

South Korea

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. designs and produces aircraft parts including fixed wings for aircrafts and rotary wings for helicopters. The Company also engages in aircraft upgrade and modification business and satellite development business.

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Korea Aerospace Industries (047810 KS)

Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Sep): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, KIH

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean Stock Market - The Best Performing Among Major Countries Indices in 2025

We discuss the five most important factors driving the Korean stock market this year which was the best performing among all major country equity...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 25th): SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Advices Its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Japan - Beneficial Impact on Korea Tourism

Chinese government advising against travel to Japan could boost Korean tourism stocks, while prolonged tensions could harm Japanese companies.

Douglas Kim

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Last Week In Event SPACE: Kakaku.com, Sankei Real Estate, ReNew Energy Global, Korea Aerospace Ind

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Sep): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, KIH

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, Hana Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean Stock Market - The Best Performing Among Major Countries Indices in 2025

We discuss the five most important factors driving the Korean stock market this year which was the best performing among all major country equity...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 25th): SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Advices Its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Japan - Beneficial Impact on Korea Tourism

​Chinese government advising against travel to Japan could boost Korean tourism stocks, while prolonged tensions could harm Japanese companies.

Douglas Kim

Chinese government advising against travel to Japan could boost Korean tourism stocks, while prolonged tensions could harm Japanese companies.