Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Capital Markets

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<li> According to our valuation analysis, it suggests an implied price of 34,365 won, which is 27% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. </li>
<li>We estimate The Born Korea to generate sales of 467.7 billion won (up 13.1% YoY) and operating profit of 31.4 billion won (up 22.8% YoY) in 2024.</li>
<li>We believe a premium to comps' valuation is appropriate for The Born Korea mainly due to its higher sales growth, higher ROE, stronger balance sheet, and higher profit margins. </li>
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 According to our valuation analysis, it suggests an implied price of 34,365 won, which is 27% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. 
We estimate The Born Korea to generate sales of 467.7 billion won (up 13.1% YoY) and operating profit of 31.4 billion won (up 22.8% YoY) in 2024.
We believe a premium to comps' valuation is appropriate for The Born Korea mainly due to its higher sales growth, higher ROE, stronger balance sheet, and higher profit margins. 


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<li>The Born Korea is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in November. The total IPO offering is expected to range from 69 billion won to 84 billion won. </li>
<li>Based on the bankers' valuation, the expected market cap of the company ranges from 357 billion won to 419 billion won. </li>
<li>The Born Korea was founded by Baek Jong-Won, the most famous celebrity chef in Korea. </li>
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The Born Korea is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in November. The total IPO offering is expected to range from 69 billion won to 84 billion won. 
Based on the bankers' valuation, the expected market cap of the company ranges from 357 billion won to 419 billion won. 
The Born Korea was founded by Baek Jong-Won, the most famous celebrity chef in Korea. 


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>The momentum for getting ahead on positions with KOSPI 200 rebalancing is holding steady. With around 60% of the screening period behind us, it’s time to start preparing our positions.</li>
<li>The current rebalancing's screened changes have a relatively lower price volatility, suggesting a stronger chance for more aggressive position build-up now compared to previous rebalancings.</li>
<li>Trading volumes vary greatly among these changes, affecting their passive impact sizes. Consider using different weights in basket trading instead of equal weights.</li>
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The momentum for getting ahead on positions with KOSPI 200 rebalancing is holding steady. With around 60% of the screening period behind us, it’s time to start preparing our positions.
The current rebalancing's screened changes have a relatively lower price volatility, suggesting a stronger chance for more aggressive position build-up now compared to previous rebalancings.
Trading volumes vary greatly among these changes, affecting their passive impact sizes. Consider using different weights in basket trading instead of equal weights.


KOSPI 200 December Rebalancing: Key Points to Watch for in Proactive Position Build-Up

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX).</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs and DELs during the upcoming semiannual review in December 2024.</li>
<li>We expect up to five ADDs and six DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the December 2024 index rebal event based on the latest available data.</li>
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KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX).
In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs and DELs during the upcoming semiannual review in December 2024.
We expect up to five ADDs and six DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the December 2024 index rebal event based on the latest available data.


Quiddity Leaderboard KOSPI 200 Dec 24: Up to 5 ADDs & 6 DELs Possible

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. </li>
<li>In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.</li>
<li>NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). </li>
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On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. 
In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.
NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). 


What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

South Korea

Daesang Corporation manufactures food seasonings, fermentations, sweeteners, starches, coffee, fodder, and bulk pharmaceutical ingredients.  The Company also constructs commercial buildings, infrastructures, and environmental facilities.

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The Born Korea IPO Valuation Analysis

According to our valuation analysis, it suggests an implied price of 34,365 won, which is 27% higher than the high end of the IPO price range.

Douglas Kim

The Born Korea IPO Preview

Founded by Baek Jong-Won, the most famous celebrity chef in Korea, The Born Korea is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea. The total IPO...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI 200 December Rebalancing: Key Points to Watch for in Proactive Position Build-Up

This post previews the KOSPI 200 December rebalancing and discusses key points for proactive position build-up, now that 60% of the screening...

Sanghyun Park

Quiddity Leaderboard KOSPI 200 Dec 24: Up to 5 ADDs & 6 DELs Possible

We see 5 ADDs and 6 DELETEs in the KOSPI 200 Index Rebal in December 2024 but as always this early, there are lots of caveats. We think the Hanwha...

Travis Lundy

What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies...

Douglas Kim

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