Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li><em><strong>Kakao Corp announced that it plans to sell about 1 trillion won worth of Dunamu shares, representing 6.55% stake. </strong></em></li>
<li>Dunamu is in the process of merging with Naver Financial. Given that Kakao and Naver are arch competitors, Kakao has decided to reduce its stake in Dunamu. </li>
<li>Kakao Corp is trading at P/E of 30.2x in 2026 and 25.1x in 2027 which appear expensive, especially given the company's weak sales growth (single digits annually next three years).  </li>
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Kakao Corp announced that it plans to sell about 1 trillion won worth of Dunamu shares, representing 6.55% stake. 
Dunamu is in the process of merging with Naver Financial. Given that Kakao and Naver are arch competitors, Kakao has decided to reduce its stake in Dunamu. 
Kakao Corp is trading at P/E of 30.2x in 2026 and 25.1x in 2027 which appear expensive, especially given the company's weak sales growth (single digits annually next three years).  


Kakao Plans to Sell 1 Trillion Won Worth of Dunamu

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-hynix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16955:1" rel="noopener">SK Hynix (000660 KS)</a> (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing.</li>
<li>SKH has confidentially filed for an ADR issuance which could see it potentially launch a raising in July 2026, as per media reports.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
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SK Hynix (000660 KS) (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing.
SKH has confidentially filed for an ADR issuance which could see it potentially launch a raising in July 2026, as per media reports.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 2 - The Quest for a US$1tn+ Valuation

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-hynix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16955:1" rel="noopener">SK Hynix (000660 KS)</a> (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing.</li>
<li>SKH has confidentially filed for an ADR issuance which could see it potentially launch a raising in July 2026, as per media reports.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.</li>
</ul>



SK Hynix (000660 KS) (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing.
SKH has confidentially filed for an ADR issuance which could see it potentially launch a raising in July 2026, as per media reports.
In this note, we look at its past performance and other deal dynamics that might impact the listing.


Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 1 - Early Look at the US$10-15bn Offering

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.

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<li>Local chatter’s building that Samsung Electronics and Kakao might drop value-up disclosures by end-June to mid-July, as both cozy up to the new administration and move into its inner circle.</li>
<li>Jay Lee’s surprise solo meeting with President Lee marked a turning point, signaling Samsung’s intent to step out of SK’s shadow and take the lead under the new regime.</li>
<li>Value-Up details aren’t final, but Samsung’s likely to reaffirm &gt;35% payout, while Kakao’s set to focus on ROE improvement and multiple expansion.</li>
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Local chatter’s building that Samsung Electronics and Kakao might drop value-up disclosures by end-June to mid-July, as both cozy up to the new administration and move into its inner circle.
Jay Lee’s surprise solo meeting with President Lee marked a turning point, signaling Samsung’s intent to step out of SK’s shadow and take the lead under the new regime.
Value-Up details aren’t final, but Samsung’s likely to reaffirm &gt;35% payout, while Kakao’s set to focus on ROE improvement and multiple expansion.


Near-Term Value-Up Plays in the Pipeline: Samsung Electronics & Kakao

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<li>The key point is Saturday—watch if eight ruling party lawmakers defect. Hahn Dong-hoon may push for an early election, with 15 loyalists backing him, so it’s definitely possible.</li>
<li>I’d bet on the ruling party leader pivoting, accepting impeachment, and pushing for an early election. Time to scout beneficiaries and set up an aggressive trading play.</li>
<li>Short-Term, I’m eyeing Kakao affiliates, under-the-radar IT stocks, and those likely to benefit from corporate governance changes. Low birth rate-related sectors are also set for strong upside.</li>
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The key point is Saturday—watch if eight ruling party lawmakers defect. Hahn Dong-hoon may push for an early election, with 15 loyalists backing him, so it’s definitely possible.
I’d bet on the ruling party leader pivoting, accepting impeachment, and pushing for an early election. Time to scout beneficiaries and set up an aggressive trading play.
Short-Term, I’m eyeing Kakao affiliates, under-the-radar IT stocks, and those likely to benefit from corporate governance changes. Low birth rate-related sectors are also set for strong upside.


Latest Scoop on President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion and How to Play It in the Market

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Kakao Corp. provides Internet portal services such as news, free e-mail, and leisure information.  The Company also offers cross-platform mobile messaging application that allows users to exchange messages.

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Kakao Plans to Sell 1 Trillion Won Worth of Dunamu

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Douglas Kim

Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 2 - The Quest for a US$1tn+ Valuation

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Sumeet Singh

Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 1 - Early Look at the US$10-15bn Offering

SK Hynix (000660 KS) (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing. In this note, we talk about the deal...

Sumeet Singh

Near-Term Value-Up Plays in the Pipeline: Samsung Electronics & Kakao

This post covers near-term value-up plays in the pipeline — and the market’s buzzing about two heavyweights: Samsung Electronics and Kakao.

Sanghyun Park

Latest Scoop on President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion and How to Play It in the Market

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Sanghyun Park

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Kakao Plans to Sell 1 Trillion Won Worth of Dunamu

​Kakao Corp plans to sell 1 trillion won worth of Dunamu shares, reducing stake due to merger of Dunamu and Naver Financial. Kakao plans to use the...

Douglas Kim

Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 2 - The Quest for a US$1tn+ Valuation

SK Hynix (000660 KS) (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing. In this note, we have a look at the...

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas: SK Hynix ADR Listing - Part 1 - Early Look at the US$10-15bn Offering

SK Hynix (000660 KS) (SKH), a leading global memory producer, aims to raise over US$10bn via an ADR listing. In this note, we talk about the deal...

Sumeet Singh

Near-Term Value-Up Plays in the Pipeline: Samsung Electronics & Kakao

This post covers near-term value-up plays in the pipeline — and the market’s buzzing about two heavyweights: Samsung Electronics and Kakao.

Sanghyun Park

Latest Scoop on President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion and How to Play It in the Market

Yoon’s impeachment vote is locked in for Saturday at 7 PM, and today’s market? Total whiplash. The ruling party’s boycott plan throws odds back...

Sanghyun Park

Kakao Corp plans to sell 1 trillion won worth of Dunamu shares, reducing stake due to merger of Dunamu and Naver Financial. Kakao plans to use the...