Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In this report, we provide an overview of our coverage in the Korean equity space which we have been highlighting in the past three months. </li>
<li>There is a common theme to our coverage in the Korean equity space - which is to highlight companies (both value and growth) with innovative business models/gaining market shares that are number one player in their respective sectors. By picking the number one players in their respective markets, we believe it could improve the overall risk/return ratio of a…</li>
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In this report, we provide an overview of our coverage in the Korean equity space which we have been highlighting in the past three months. 
There is a common theme to our coverage in the Korean equity space - which is to highlight companies (both value and growth) with innovative business models/gaining market shares that are number one player in their respective sectors. By picking the number one players in their respective markets, we believe it could improve the overall risk/return ratio of a…


In our previous report - 2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea, we identified 19 companies that are seeking to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. In this Part II of our report, we dug deeper and identified 17 more companies that planning to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. We believe that IPOs of these 36 companies are likely to represent more than 90% of all capital raised through IPOs this year in the Korea Stock Markets.Of these 36 companies planning to complete IPOs, consumer discretionary sector…

In our previous report - 2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea, we identified 19 companies that are seeking to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. In this Part II of our report, we dug deeper and identified 17 more companies that planning to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. We believe that IPOs of these 36 companies are likely to represent more than 90% of all capital raised through IPOs this year in the Korea Stock Markets.Of these 36 companies planning to complete IPOs, consumer discretionary sector…

2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea - Part II

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in 2008. In this report, we highlight some of the major IPOs that are in the pipeline for 2016. Recapping 2015, there were 128 companies in Korea that completed IPOs (including 19 new listings in KOSPI and 109 new listings in KOSDAQ markets). The IPO market in Korea is off to a solid start. JS Corporation (194370KS), a leading ODM (original design…

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in 2008. In this report, we highlight some of the major IPOs that are in the pipeline for 2016. Recapping 2015, there were 128 companies in Korea that completed IPOs (including 19 new listings in KOSPI and 109 new listings in KOSDAQ markets). The IPO market in Korea is off to a solid start. JS Corporation (194370KS), a leading ODM (original design…

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Event-Driven

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<li>If indeed the company proceeds with 2 trillion yen buyback over five years, this would represent buyback of about 7.3% of its shares per year (37% of market cap). </li>
<li>Seven &amp; I Holdings' plans to massively buyback shares and IPO its North American CVS business are major catalysts that should have positive impact both near and long term. </li>
<li>Certainly, the company's action plan to sell its non-core assets (including supermarket, restaurant, and specialty stores) to Bain Capital for $5.5 billion is a step in the right direction.</li>
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If indeed the company proceeds with 2 trillion yen buyback over five years, this would represent buyback of about 7.3% of its shares per year (37% of market cap). 
Seven &amp; I Holdings' plans to massively buyback shares and IPO its North American CVS business are major catalysts that should have positive impact both near and long term. 
Certainly, the company's action plan to sell its non-core assets (including supermarket, restaurant, and specialty stores) to Bain Capital for $5.5 billion is a step in the right direction.


Seven & I Holdings: Mega Share Buyback Plan and IPO of North American CVS Unit to Boost Share Price

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton 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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100 KS).</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100 KS).


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th):SCD, SKC, Yuhan

South Korea

GS Retail Co., Ltd. operates a chain of retail stores. The Company provides beauty and skincare products, candles, gifts, perfumes, ornaments, bathroom accessories, and other products. GS Retail serves its customers in the Republic of South Korea.

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GS Retail (007070 KS)

Commonality of Our Coverage

In this report, we provide an overview of our coverage in the Korean equity space which we have been highlighting in the past three months. There...

Douglas Kim

2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea - Part II

In our previous report - 2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea, we identified 19 companies that are seeking to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. In this...

Douglas Kim

2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th):SCD, SKC, Yuhan

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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52-week Range

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Dividend (Yield)

Commonality of Our Coverage

In this report, we provide an overview of our coverage in the Korean equity space which we have been highlighting in the past three months. There...

Douglas Kim

2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea - Part II

In our previous report - 2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea, we identified 19 companies that are seeking to complete IPOs in Korea in 2016. In this...

Douglas Kim

2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in...

Douglas Kim

Seven & I Holdings: Mega Share Buyback Plan and IPO of North American CVS Unit to Boost Share Price

Seven & I Holdings' plans to massively buyback shares and IPO its North American CVS business are major catalysts that should have positive impact...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th):SCD, SKC, Yuhan

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM