Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>We have significantly raised the NAV of Young Poong to 965,193 won (up 105% than previously). Our current NAV estimate of the company is 150% higher than current price.</li>
<li>Some traders have been positioning for Young Poong to be deleted from the KOSPI200 in the next round of rebalancing. Young Poong is not likely to be deleted from KOSPI200.</li>
<li>We also provide three potential scenarios of the Choi family's strategy to fight back to gain control of Korea Zinc.</li>
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We have significantly raised the NAV of Young Poong to 965,193 won (up 105% than previously). Our current NAV estimate of the company is 150% higher than current price.
Some traders have been positioning for Young Poong to be deleted from the KOSPI200 in the next round of rebalancing. Young Poong is not likely to be deleted from KOSPI200.
We also provide three potential scenarios of the Choi family's strategy to fight back to gain control of Korea Zinc.


NAV Analysis of Young Poong and Three Potential Scenarios of Choi Family's Strategy to Fight Back

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>Since Choi and his affiliates can’t buy shares directly, his only play is to recruit more white knights to boost his stake.</li>
<li>He needs at least 6% from the 23% free float, costing over ₩800 billion. This hefty price tag is why the stock hasn't moved much from the tender offer price.</li>
<li>The market isn’t ruling out Hyundai getting aggressive to secure Korea Zinc’s nickel, making this a hot trading point during the tender offer.</li>
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Since Choi and his affiliates can’t buy shares directly, his only play is to recruit more white knights to boost his stake.
He needs at least 6% from the 23% free float, costing over ₩800 billion. This hefty price tag is why the stock hasn't moved much from the tender offer price.
The market isn’t ruling out Hyundai getting aggressive to secure Korea Zinc’s nickel, making this a hot trading point during the tender offer.


Clearing up Legal Confusion on Counter Offers and Getting a Clear Read on the Korea Zinc Tender

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>MBK has teamed up with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/young-poong-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11740:1" rel="noopener">Young Poong (000670 KS)</a> to secure control of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-zinc-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17944:1" rel="noopener">Korea Zinc (010130 KS)</a> via Partial Tender Offers for Korea Zinc and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/young-poong-precision-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16188:1" rel="noopener">Young Poong Precision (036560 KS)</a>.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on Young Poong, Korea Zinc, and Young Poong Precision are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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MBK has teamed up with Young Poong (000670 KS) to secure control of Korea Zinc (010130 KS) via Partial Tender Offers for Korea Zinc and Young Poong Precision (036560 KS).
Preceding my comments on Young Poong, Korea Zinc, and Young Poong Precision are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Young Poong & MBK Jostle For Control Of Korea Zinc (010130 KS)

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<li>After the market close on 12 September, Hankyung Business Daily reported that MBK Partners plans to conduct a tender offer of 43.43% stake in Young Poong Precision.</li>
<li>The tender offer price is 20,000 won per share (113% higher than the closing price on 12 September). </li>
<li>Choi family currently controls Young Poong Precision. MBK plans to secure a controlling stake and obtain voting rights for the 1.85% stake in Korea Zinc held by Young Poong Precision.</li>
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After the market close on 12 September, Hankyung Business Daily reported that MBK Partners plans to conduct a tender offer of 43.43% stake in Young Poong Precision.
The tender offer price is 20,000 won per share (113% higher than the closing price on 12 September). 
Choi family currently controls Young Poong Precision. MBK plans to secure a controlling stake and obtain voting rights for the 1.85% stake in Korea Zinc held by Young Poong Precision.


Tender Offer of 43.4% Stake in Young Poong Precision by MBK

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<li>MBK launches a tender offer to acquire 14.6% of Korea Zinc at ₩660,000 per share, a ₩2T deal with an 18.7% premium. Offer runs from September 13 to October 4.</li>
<li>On top of that, MBK’s also rolling out a tender offer for Young Poong Precision at ₩20,000 per share—a hefty 113% premium over yesterday’s close.</li>
<li>Spread action is possible if the Choi family counters, driving volatility. The market’s watching for a higher bid, which could create trading opportunities amid rising spread volatility.</li>
</ul>


MBK launches a tender offer to acquire 14.6% of Korea Zinc at ₩660,000 per share, a ₩2T deal with an 18.7% premium. Offer runs from September 13 to October 4.
On top of that, MBK’s also rolling out a tender offer for Young Poong Precision at ₩20,000 per share—a hefty 113% premium over yesterday’s close.
Spread action is possible if the Choi family counters, driving volatility. The market’s watching for a higher bid, which could create trading opportunities amid rising spread volatility.


MBK’s Dual Tenders for Korea Zinc and Youngpoong Precision: The Largest Deal Ever in Korea

South Korea

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd. specializes in non-ferrous metal smelting industry.  The Company manufactures zinc ingots, electrolytic gold, silver, lead, sulfuric acid, and copper.  Korea Zinc provides its products to domestic and overseas markets.

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NAV Analysis of Young Poong and Three Potential Scenarios of Choi Family's Strategy to Fight Back

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Douglas Kim

Clearing up Legal Confusion on Counter Offers and Getting a Clear Read on the Korea Zinc Tender

This post clarifies legal misunderstandings about counter offers in the Korea Zinc tender and a precise understanding of the current situation.

Sanghyun Park

StubWorld: Young Poong & MBK Jostle For Control Of Korea Zinc (010130 KS)

YP, Korea Zinc and YPP are in play. At a 85% discount to NAV, with the stake in KZ accounting for 524% of market cap, YP would be my bet, but...

David Blennerhassett

Tender Offer of 43.4% Stake in Young Poong Precision by MBK

Hankyung Business Daily reported MBK plans to conduct a tender offer of 43.4% stake in Young Poong Precision at tender offer price of 20,000 won...

Douglas Kim

MBK’s Dual Tenders for Korea Zinc and Youngpoong Precision: The Largest Deal Ever in Korea

This post details MBK Parnters' dual tender offers for Korea Zinc and Youngpoong Precision, which is the largest deal ever in Korea’s stock market...

Sanghyun Park

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