Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Index Rebalance

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<li>Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index. </li>
<li>The announcement of the Korea Value-Up Index rebalance for this year to be announced in the last week of May and the rebalance date is expected around mid-June 2026.</li>
<li>In this insight, we provided a list of top 10 potential inclusions and top 10 exclusions in the Korea Value Up index rebalance in June 2026. </li>
</ul>


Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index. 
The announcement of the Korea Value-Up Index rebalance for this year to be announced in the last week of May and the rebalance date is expected around mid-June 2026.
In this insight, we provided a list of top 10 potential inclusions and top 10 exclusions in the Korea Value Up index rebalance in June 2026. 


Korea Value-Up Index: Rebalancing in 2026 and Outperformance Vs KOSPI

Event-Driven

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<li>On 23 December, Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.</li>
<li>It appears that the main purpose of sale is to secure adequate capital for Doosan Corp to acquire SK Siltron which is up for sale.</li>
<li>SK Siltron's corporate value is estimated at around 5 trillion won, so the transaction size for the 70.6% stake up for sale is expected to 3-4 trillion won+.</li>
</ul>


On 23 December, Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.
It appears that the main purpose of sale is to secure adequate capital for Doosan Corp to acquire SK Siltron which is up for sale.
SK Siltron's corporate value is estimated at around 5 trillion won, so the transaction size for the 70.6% stake up for sale is expected to 3-4 trillion won+.


Doosan Corp To Sell 18.05% Stake in Doosan Robotics for 948 Billion Won

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>If the three non-IT names exit IT, passive flows hit hard: SK Square/LG Electronics ~0.4× DTV out, LG Corp ~0.8× DTV out, new IT entrants ~0.2–0.25× DTV in.</li>
<li>If KRX surprises next Tuesday, kicking three names from IT, expect immediate tape reaction—market memory exists, but the scenario isn’t priced, unlike 2023 Kakaopay, so instant price impact is likely.</li>
<li>If this happens, June 11 turns into a chunky basket-flow day: SK Square (~15% weight) out, next-tier caps see ~0.15–0.2× DTV inflow, except ultra-liquid names like Hanmi Semi.</li>
</ul>


If the three non-IT names exit IT, passive flows hit hard: SK Square/LG Electronics ~0.4× DTV out, LG Corp ~0.8× DTV out, new IT entrants ~0.2–0.25× DTV in.
If KRX surprises next Tuesday, kicking three names from IT, expect immediate tape reaction—market memory exists, but the scenario isn’t priced, unlike 2023 Kakaopay, so instant price impact is likely.
If this happens, June 11 turns into a chunky basket-flow day: SK Square (~15% weight) out, next-tier caps see ~0.15–0.2× DTV inflow, except ultra-liquid names like Hanmi Semi.


Unexpected ETF-Driven Flow Event Lights up the KOSPI 200 IT Sleeve

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<li>There will be an end of lock up of 67.5% of LG CNS (064400 KS)'s shares starting 5 August (6 months post IPO).</li>
<li>The shares subject to the release are those held by the largest shareholder LG Corp (003550 KS) and Crystal Korea (Macquarie).</li>
<li>We would emphasize on positive developments on LG CNS (solid operating results and stablecoin rollout in Korea) which could be bigger factors than potential selling by the second largest shareholder.</li>
</ul>


There will be an end of lock up of 67.5% of LG CNS (064400 KS)'s shares starting 5 August (6 months post IPO).
The shares subject to the release are those held by the largest shareholder LG Corp (003550 KS) and Crystal Korea (Macquarie).
We would emphasize on positive developments on LG CNS (solid operating results and stablecoin rollout in Korea) which could be bigger factors than potential selling by the second largest shareholder.


LG CNS: End of Lockup for 67.5% of Outstanding Shares on 5 August

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

<ul>
<li>Last week, London-based activist Palliser Capital tapped <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-chem-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3583:1" rel="noopener">LG Chem (051910 KS)</a></strong> to remedy its NAV market discount. Palliser also said it now holds a little over 1% in LG Chem.</li>
<li>LG Chem's large NAV discount is well known. It has been present since ~82%-held <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-energy-solution" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33464:1" rel="noopener">LG Energy Solution (373220 KS)</a> (LGES) </strong>was listed in January 2022. </li>
<li>An obvious solution is to pare down the LGES stake, and buy back shares. Yet the discount remains as the market views management as being (stubbornly) set in their ways.</li>
</ul>


Last week, London-based activist Palliser Capital tapped LG Chem (051910 KS) to remedy its NAV market discount. Palliser also said it now holds a little over 1% in LG Chem.
LG Chem's large NAV discount is well known. It has been present since ~82%-held LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) (LGES) was listed in January 2022. 
An obvious solution is to pare down the LGES stake, and buy back shares. Yet the discount remains as the market views management as being (stubbornly) set in their ways.


LG Chem (051910 KS): Palliser Targets Steep NAV Discount

South Korea

LG Corp. is a holding company, which operates subsidiaries including LG Electronics, LG Household & Health Care, LG Chem Ltd., and Dacom Corp. The Company's main business areas are electronics, chemicals, and household products manufacturing and telecommunications services.

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Korea Value-Up Index: Rebalancing in 2026 and Outperformance Vs KOSPI

Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index.

Douglas Kim

Doosan Corp To Sell 18.05% Stake in Doosan Robotics for 948 Billion Won

Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.

Douglas Kim

Unexpected ETF-Driven Flow Event Lights up the KOSPI 200 IT Sleeve

This post looks at the KOSPI 200 IT sector getting hit by a surprise passive-flow swing and what it could mean for upcoming rebalance trades.

Sanghyun Park

LG CNS: End of Lockup for 67.5% of Outstanding Shares on 5 August

It was announced today that Macquarie PE sold about 7.4 million shares of LG CNS in a block deal trade. The selling price was 60,242 won (9%...

Douglas Kim

LG Chem (051910 KS): Palliser Targets Steep NAV Discount

At a 72% discount to NAV, you're hard pressed to be negative on LG Chem. I would also argue LG Corp (003550 KS), where the Koo family is aligned,...

David Blennerhassett

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