Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

<ul>
<li>We discuss how to use the OWL ESG Analytics (available on Smartkarma) to narrow down the list of companies that could be the next targets of corporate activism in Korea. </li>
<li>We go through in detail, step-by-step process of how to narrow down the list of companies, using the OWL ESG Analytics. </li>
<li>Corporate activism has been one of the most important, market moving factors moving the Korean stock market this year.</li>
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We discuss how to use the OWL ESG Analytics (available on Smartkarma) to narrow down the list of companies that could be the next targets of corporate activism in Korea. 
We go through in detail, step-by-step process of how to narrow down the list of companies, using the OWL ESG Analytics. 
Corporate activism has been one of the most important, market moving factors moving the Korean stock market this year.


Using Smartkarma/OWL ESG Analytics to Narrow Down List of Corporate Activism Targets in Korea

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, DZT Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT 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

<ul>
<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, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SAMSUNG EPIS, Samsung Elec (PREF).</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, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SAMSUNG EPIS, Samsung Elec (PREF).


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Mar): SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.4bn.</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 HyundaiEng&amp;Const, LG H&amp;H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI, Hanmi Semi.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.4bn.
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 HyundaiEng&amp;Const, LG H&amp;H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI, Hanmi Semi.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 27th): HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.0bn.</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 COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&amp;M Insurance, Samsung SDI.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.0bn.
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 COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&amp;M Insurance, Samsung SDI.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 20th): COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&M Insurance

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>GS has bumped terms for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/raksul-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27043:1" rel="noopener">Raksul (4384 JP)</a>. It's not a great bump, but it is "final" it appears. Aspex got rolled in.  Anyone large will get rolled in too. </li>
<li>On <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bluescope-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:207:1" rel="noopener">BlueScope Steel (BSL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sgh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:803:1" rel="noopener">SGH (SGH AU)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/steel-dynamics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11061:1" rel="noopener">Steel Dynamics (STLD US)</a> need to bolt on scrip; and/or flip to a conditional Offer, with a 50% acceptance hurdle, to gain control. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-sdi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:503:1" rel="noopener">Samsung SDI (006400 KS)</a>announced plans to sell its 15.2% stake in Samsung Display (unlisted). <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener"></a> may be the buyer. </li>
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GS has bumped terms for Raksul (4384 JP). It's not a great bump, but it is "final" it appears. Aspex got rolled in.  Anyone large will get rolled in too. 
On BlueScope Steel (BSL AU), SGH (SGH AU)/Steel Dynamics (STLD US) need to bolt on scrip; and/or flip to a conditional Offer, with a 50% acceptance hurdle, to gain control. 

Samsung SDI (006400 KS)announced plans to sell its 15.2% stake in Samsung Display (unlisted). Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) may be the buyer. 


Last Week In Event SPACE: Raksul, BlueScope, Samsung SDI, Qube

South Korea

Coway Co Ltd develops, manufactures, maintains, and markets environment-related products, such as water purifiers, air cleaners, and water softeners.The Company also provides water testing service.

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Coway Co Ltd (021240 KS)

Using Smartkarma/OWL ESG Analytics to Narrow Down List of Corporate Activism Targets in Korea

We discuss how to use the OWL ESG Analytics (available on Smartkarma) to narrow down the list of companies that could be the next targets of...

Douglas Kim

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Mar): SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 27th): HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 20th): COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&M Insurance

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Last Week In Event SPACE: Raksul, BlueScope, Samsung SDI, Qube

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

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