Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>On 26 December, Reuters mentioned that E Mart could announce a major JV announcement with Alibaba Group Holding's Korean operations that could value the JV at about $4 billion.</li>
<li>The official launch of the JV is expected to take place sometime in 1H 2025. Gmarket and AliExpress Korea will become subsidiaries of this JV.</li>
<li>Although this is not a done deal, this potential JV between Gmarket and AliExpress Korea is likely to have a positive impact on E Mart Inc (139480 KS). </li>
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On 26 December, Reuters mentioned that E Mart could announce a major JV announcement with Alibaba Group Holding's Korean operations that could value the JV at about $4 billion.
The official launch of the JV is expected to take place sometime in 1H 2025. Gmarket and AliExpress Korea will become subsidiaries of this JV.
Although this is not a done deal, this potential JV between Gmarket and AliExpress Korea is likely to have a positive impact on E Mart Inc (139480 KS). 


A Potential JV Between E Mart and Alibaba's Korean Operations Could Value the JV at About $4 Billion

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Chevron Corporation's third-quarter 2024 financial results demonstrated a mixture of positive operational achievements and financial headwinds.</li>
<li>The company reported earnings of $4.5 billion or $2.48 per share, with adjusted earnings similarly at $4.5 billion or $2.51 per share.</li>
<li>Despite these substantial earnings, this marked a decrease from the prior year largely due to lower liquids realizations and increased depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&amp;A), particularly at the Tengizchevroil (TCO) project in Kazakhstan.</li>
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Chevron Corporation's third-quarter 2024 financial results demonstrated a mixture of positive operational achievements and financial headwinds.
The company reported earnings of $4.5 billion or $2.48 per share, with adjusted earnings similarly at $4.5 billion or $2.51 per share.
Despite these substantial earnings, this marked a decrease from the prior year largely due to lower liquids realizations and increased depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&amp;A), particularly at the Tengizchevroil (TCO) project in Kazakhstan.


Coupang Inc.: Its Efforts Towards International Expansion & Market Penetration & Other Major Drivers

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<li>Coupang's recent quarter highlights a strong performance driven by strategic initiatives and operational improvements, alongside a promising outlook tempered by certain challenges that need to be addressed for sustained growth.</li>
<li>The company's revenue grew by 30% year-over-year in constant currency, showcasing impressive sales momentum.</li>
<li>This growth was partly fueled by the acquisition of Farfetch, which played a key role in the company’s multifaceted growth strategy.</li>
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Coupang's recent quarter highlights a strong performance driven by strategic initiatives and operational improvements, alongside a promising outlook tempered by certain challenges that need to be addressed for sustained growth.
The company's revenue grew by 30% year-over-year in constant currency, showcasing impressive sales momentum.
This growth was partly fueled by the acquisition of Farfetch, which played a key role in the company’s multifaceted growth strategy.


Coupang Inc.: Market Expansion Through WOW Membership Program Is A Critical Growth Lever!

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<li>One of the biggest stories in the Korean e-commerce sector this week has been TMON and WeMakePrice filing for court receivership due to liquidity crisis. </li>
<li>Singapore's Qoo10 is the controlling shareholder of TMON and WeMakePrice. Young-Bae Ku is the largest shareholder of Qoo10 with a 42.77% stake, followed by KKR with a 25.65% stake. </li>
<li>Competitors such as E-Mart and Coupang are most to benefit. PG companies such as KG Inicis and NHP KCP are negatively impacted. </li>
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One of the biggest stories in the Korean e-commerce sector this week has been TMON and WeMakePrice filing for court receivership due to liquidity crisis. 
Singapore's Qoo10 is the controlling shareholder of TMON and WeMakePrice. Young-Bae Ku is the largest shareholder of Qoo10 with a 42.77% stake, followed by KKR with a 25.65% stake. 
Competitors such as E-Mart and Coupang are most to benefit. PG companies such as KG Inicis and NHP KCP are negatively impacted. 


TMON and WeMakePrice File for Court Receivership - Impact on the Korean E-Commerce and PG Sectors

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<li>Coupang has commenced 2024 with a notable performance that underscores both strengths and areas in need of meticulous attention.</li>
<li>During the first quarter, Coupang reported a robust 28% year-over-year growth in revenues in constant currency terms, attributed primarily to increased spending across customer cohorts, including its longest-standing customers.</li>
<li>This points to successful customer retention and the appealing nature of its offerings.</li>
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Coupang has commenced 2024 with a notable performance that underscores both strengths and areas in need of meticulous attention.
During the first quarter, Coupang reported a robust 28% year-over-year growth in revenues in constant currency terms, attributed primarily to increased spending across customer cohorts, including its longest-standing customers.
This points to successful customer retention and the appealing nature of its offerings.


Coupang Inc.:  Artificial Intelligence Integration & 5 Major Growth Drivers

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Coupang, Inc. operates as an e-commerce company. The Company offers dynamic end-to-end e-commerce and logistic solutions. Coupang serves customers worldwide.

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Coupang Inc.: Artificial Intelligence Integration & 5 Major Growth Drivers

Coupang has commenced 2024 with a notable performance that underscores both strengths and areas in need of meticulous attention.

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