Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

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>It can be considered that the suspension of EOFlow's trading and, furthermore, the risk of delisting have been completely eliminated at this point.</li>
<li>EOFlow emphasizes the possibility of circumventing sales of EOPatch by supplying EOPump to a JV in China. The key factors that initially sparked Medtronic's interest in EOFlow are still valid.</li>
<li>If CEO Kim fails to repay a stock collateral loan of ₩20B or secure additional loans, approximately 4% of the total issued shares could be sold in the market.</li>
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It can be considered that the suspension of EOFlow's trading and, furthermore, the risk of delisting have been completely eliminated at this point.
EOFlow emphasizes the possibility of circumventing sales of EOPatch by supplying EOPump to a JV in China. The key factors that initially sparked Medtronic's interest in EOFlow are still valid.
If CEO Kim fails to repay a stock collateral loan of ₩20B or secure additional loans, approximately 4% of the total issued shares could be sold in the market.


Key Points We Should Know Regarding the Current Status of EOFlow

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/irc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20649:1" rel="noopener">Irc Ltd (1029 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR Corp (4185 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/healius-ltd-6d4d947d-ad32-4aea-b2d8-265f5768b55e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14208:1" rel="noopener">Healius (HLS AU)</a>. </li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/azure-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16538:1" rel="noopener">Azure Minerals (AZS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pact-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:692:1" rel="noopener">Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tietto-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28006:1" rel="noopener">Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ijtt-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19461:1" rel="noopener">IJTT Co., Ltd. (7315 JP)</a>. </li>
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - Eoflow (294090 KS), 111 Inc (YI US), Irc Ltd (1029 HK), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), Origin Energy (ORG AU), JSR Corp (4185 JP), Healius (HLS AU). 
Lowest spreads - Azure Minerals (AZS AU), Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU), Tietto Minerals Ltd (TIE AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), IJTT Co., Ltd. (7315 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (20 Nov) - Eoflow, Origin, OreCorp, Azure, Hollysys, Toyo, Amara, Haitong Intl

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Five weeks after shares were suspended, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">EOFlow (294090 KS)</a> shares resumed trading this morning, the 16 November. Wording is sparse on the resumption.</li>
<li>One small consolation was that EOFlow may benefit from the temporary ban on short selling. Irrespective, shares have declined ~27% at the open, as I type.  </li>
<li>Elsewhere, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> provides no guidance. The only other news of note are the various court filings in the District Court of Massachusetts.</li>
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Five weeks after shares were suspended, EOFlow (294090 KS) shares resumed trading this morning, the 16 November. Wording is sparse on the resumption.
One small consolation was that EOFlow may benefit from the temporary ban on short selling. Irrespective, shares have declined ~27% at the open, as I type.  
Elsewhere, Medtronic Plc (MDT US) provides no guidance. The only other news of note are the various court filings in the District Court of Massachusetts.


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<li>The KRX has completed its review and excluded <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a> from the substantive review for listing eligibility. Therefore, trading will resume tomorrow, 16 November.</li>
<li>The shares should rise on trading resumption as Medtronic's tender remains in play, KRX's review supported Eoflow's business continuity and the short-selling ban-driven market rally.</li>
<li>Deal break risks remain significant. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a>’s long-dated closing date and lack of Eoflow integration job postings suggest it remains concerned about near-term unfavourable court rulings. </li>
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The KRX has completed its review and excluded Eoflow (294090 KS) from the substantive review for listing eligibility. Therefore, trading will resume tomorrow, 16 November.
The shares should rise on trading resumption as Medtronic's tender remains in play, KRX's review supported Eoflow's business continuity and the short-selling ban-driven market rally.
Deal break risks remain significant. Medtronic Plc (MDT US)’s long-dated closing date and lack of Eoflow integration job postings suggest it remains concerned about near-term unfavourable court rulings. 


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Trading Suspension Lifted, Now for the Hard Part

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ecopro-materials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36806:1" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cainiao-smart-logistics-network" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36859:1" rel="noopener">Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (1437124D HK)</a> IPOs</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benesse-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12877:1" rel="noopener">Benesse Holdings (9783 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shidax-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7754:1" rel="noopener">Shidax Corp (4837 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ps-mitsubishi-construction" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16582:1" rel="noopener">Ps Mitsubishi Construction (1871 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/irc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20649:1" rel="noopener">Irc Ltd (1029 HK)</a>.        </li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments - EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS), WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK), Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) and Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (1437124D HK) IPOs
Event-Driven developments - Eoflow (294090 KS), Benesse Holdings (9783 JP), Shidax Corp (4837 JP), Ps Mitsubishi Construction (1871 JP), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), Irc Ltd (1029 HK).        


Weekly Deals Digest (12 Nov) - Eoflow, Benesse, Shidax, PS Mitsubishi, IRC, Hollysys, WuXi XDC

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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.

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Eoflow (294090 KS)

Key Points We Should Know Regarding the Current Status of EOFlow

This clarifies today's EOFlow covering trades. CEO Kim Jae-jin pledged 3,659,843 shares as collateral for a ₩20B loan from Korea Investment &...

Sanghyun Park

Merger Arb Mondays (20 Nov) - Eoflow, Origin, OreCorp, Azure, Hollysys, Toyo, Amara, Haitong Intl

This week, the highest gross spreads are Eoflow (96.1%), 111 (61.2%), IRC (21.6%), Hollysys (16.4%), Origin Energy (9.8%), JSR (9.4%), Healius...

Arun George

EOFlow Craters. Medtronic Stays Mum

Shares have given up all of this year's outperformance. That looks like arb investors have chucked in the towel. It's not pretty. And the situation...

David Blennerhassett

EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Trading Suspension Lifted, Now for the Hard Part

The shares should rise on trading resumption due to Medtronic's tender remaining in play and the short-selling ban-driven market rally. However,...

Arun George

Weekly Deals Digest (12 Nov) - Eoflow, Benesse, Shidax, PS Mitsubishi, IRC, Hollysys, WuXi XDC

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Eoflow, Benesse, Shidax, PS Mitsubishi, CMIC, Cybernet, IRC, Hollysys, OreCorp, Tietto,...

Arun George

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