Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>This insight provides a detailed analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief (released on 4 December) on Insulet Corp (PODD US)'s lawsuit. </li>
<li>We provide the following three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will win versus Insulet in this lawsuit.</li>
<li>One of the most important arguments on Eoflow's appellant brief is the DTSA three years statute of limitations.</li>
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This insight provides a detailed analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief (released on 4 December) on Insulet Corp (PODD US)'s lawsuit. 
We provide the following three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will win versus Insulet in this lawsuit.
One of the most important arguments on Eoflow's appellant brief is the DTSA three years statute of limitations.


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Back on the 25 May, when <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> enter into a SPA with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">EOFlow (294090 KS)</a>'s CEO, with a follow-on Tender Offer, the whole construct looked pretty clean.</li>
<li>Then in August <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet Corp (PODD US)</a> launched its lawsuit, which in hindsight, should have been expected. Then earlier this month, news surfaced concerning a stock-backed loan to the CEO.</li>
<li>Now the CEO is selling, presumably to repay his collateralized loan. Shares are down 38% since the resumption of trading, and are now at a whopping 122% spread to terms. </li>
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Back on the 25 May, when Medtronic Plc (MDT US) enter into a SPA with EOFlow (294090 KS)'s CEO, with a follow-on Tender Offer, the whole construct looked pretty clean.
Then in August Insulet Corp (PODD US) launched its lawsuit, which in hindsight, should have been expected. Then earlier this month, news surfaced concerning a stock-backed loan to the CEO.
Now the CEO is selling, presumably to repay his collateralized loan. Shares are down 38% since the resumption of trading, and are now at a whopping 122% spread to terms. 


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<li>On 15 November, the Korea Exchange announced that Eoflow (294090 KS) will start trading again on 16 November.</li>
<li>The fact that KRX has allowed Eoflow to trade again will be viewed positively by many investors. Plus, the recent temporary ban on short selling should also positively impact Eoflow.</li>
<li>We believe a higher probability event is for Medtronic to complete a tender offer of Eoflow sometime in 2Q 2024 at about 26,000 won. </li>
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On 15 November, the Korea Exchange announced that Eoflow (294090 KS) will start trading again on 16 November.
The fact that KRX has allowed Eoflow to trade again will be viewed positively by many investors. Plus, the recent temporary ban on short selling should also positively impact Eoflow.
We believe a higher probability event is for Medtronic to complete a tender offer of Eoflow sometime in 2Q 2024 at about 26,000 won. 


Eoflow: Outlook After Trading Resumes on 16 November

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

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<li>With the review period complete, there could be up to 15 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a> at the June rebalance.</li>
<li>Even with 15 changes, there is some sector balance among the potential adds and deletes with big churn in the Information Technology sector.</li>
<li>The potential adds have outperformed the potential deletes and the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a> since the start of the review period but performance has flattened over the last month.</li>
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With the review period complete, there could be up to 15 changes for the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) at the June rebalance.
Even with 15 changes, there is some sector balance among the potential adds and deletes with big churn in the Information Technology sector.
The potential adds have outperformed the potential deletes and the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) since the start of the review period but performance has flattened over the last month.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 15 Changes Possible as Review Period Ends

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a> filed a 117-page appeal against the amended preliminary injunction (PI), sparking a 16% share price rally. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet Corp (PODD US)</a> is required to respond by 14 December.</li>
<li>Eoflow argues that the Massachusetts District Court committed legal errors. However, Eoflow’s arguments are rehashed from those that the district court has already dismissed with balanced counterarguments. </li>
<li>The appeal is Eoflow’s last roll of the dice. Eoflow’s appeal brief worryingly notes that the PI profoundly imperils both the Medtronic transaction and its status as a going concern.</li>
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Eoflow (294090 KS) filed a 117-page appeal against the amended preliminary injunction (PI), sparking a 16% share price rally. Insulet Corp (PODD US) is required to respond by 14 December.
Eoflow argues that the Massachusetts District Court committed legal errors. However, Eoflow’s arguments are rehashed from those that the district court has already dismissed with balanced counterarguments. 
The appeal is Eoflow’s last roll of the dice. Eoflow’s appeal brief worryingly notes that the PI profoundly imperils both the Medtronic transaction and its status as a going concern.


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Appeals Brief Is All Bark, No Bite

South Korea

Eoflow Co.,Ltd. develops and sells medical devices. The Company produces and sells wearable disposable insulin pumps and other products. Eoflow markets its products throughout Korea.

Eoflow (294090 KS)

Eoflow Vs Insulet: Round II

This insight provides an analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief on Insulet's lawsuit. We provide the three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will...

Douglas Kim

EOFlow (Further) Tests Investor Patience

The Appellant Brief Is out. EOFlow flags. inter alia, the statute of limitations; whether Insulet faces a significant risk of irreparable harm;...

David Blennerhassett

Eoflow: Outlook After Trading Resumes on 16 November

The Korea Exchange announced that Eoflow will start trading again on 16 November. The fact that KRX has allowed Eoflow to trade again will be...

Douglas Kim

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 15 Changes Possible as Review Period Ends

With the review period complete, there could be up to 15 changes for the KOSDAQ150 Index in June. The adds have outperformed the deletes over the...

Brian Freitas

EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Appeals Brief Is All Bark, No Bite

The appeal is Eoflow’s last roll of the dice. Eoflow’s arguments are rehashed from those the district court dismissed with balanced counterarguments.

Arun George