IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-cns-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35945:1" rel="noopener">LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS)</a>, the IT service unit of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6653:1" rel="noopener">LG Corp (003550 KS)</a>, seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lg-cns-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:170085" rel="noopener">LG CNS IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lg-cns-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:171361" rel="noopener">LG CNS IPO: The Bear Case</a>.</li>
<li>We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that LG CNS is attractive in the IPO price range. We would participate in the IPO.</li>
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LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS), the IT service unit of LG Corp (003550 KS), seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.
We previously discussed the IPO in LG CNS IPO: The Bull Case and LG CNS IPO: The Bear Case.
We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that LG CNS is attractive in the IPO price range. We would participate in the IPO.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-cns-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35945:1" rel="noopener">LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS)</a>, the IT service unit of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6653:1" rel="noopener">LG Corp (003550 KS)</a>, seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/lg-cns-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:170085" rel="noopener">LG CNS IPO: The Bull Case</a>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on fading growth momentum, mid-tier revenue growth, weak non-AI growth, high contract assets, bottom-tier FCF margin and large share overhang. </li>
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LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS), the IT service unit of LG Corp (003550 KS), seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.
In LG CNS IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on fading growth momentum, mid-tier revenue growth, weak non-AI growth, high contract assets, bottom-tier FCF margin and large share overhang. 


Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>On 26 September, the Korea Exchange announced that it is considering a "special rebalancing" of the Korea Value-Up Index in December 2024.</li>
<li>In our view, the probability of this special rebalancing occurring by the end of this year is high at about 85%+.</li>
<li>If there is a special rebalancing, KB Financial, Hana Financial, Samsung Life Insurance, SK Telecom, and KT could be considered the top candidates for inclusion. </li>
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On 26 September, the Korea Exchange announced that it is considering a "special rebalancing" of the Korea Value-Up Index in December 2024.
In our view, the probability of this special rebalancing occurring by the end of this year is high at about 85%+.
If there is a special rebalancing, KB Financial, Hana Financial, Samsung Life Insurance, SK Telecom, and KT could be considered the top candidates for inclusion. 


A Special Rebalancing Of Korea Value-Up Index Is Likely in December 2024

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-cns-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35945:1" rel="noopener">LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS)</a>, the IT service unit of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6653:1" rel="noopener">LG Corp (003550 KS)</a>, seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.   </li>
<li>In 2020, Macquarie Asset Management bought a 35% stake from LG Corp for KRW950 billion, beating <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kkr-co-inc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KKR &amp; Co (KKR US)</a>, the other shortlisted bidder.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on an attractive market, improving visibility, strong AI-led growth, below-peer average dependence on related parties, and top-tier profitability. </li>
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LG CNS (LGCNSZ KS), the IT service unit of LG Corp (003550 KS), seeks to raise up to US$837 million through a primary/secondary offering.   
In 2020, Macquarie Asset Management bought a 35% stake from LG Corp for KRW950 billion, beating KKR &amp; Co (KKR US), the other shortlisted bidder.
The bull case rests on an attractive market, improving visibility, strong AI-led growth, below-peer average dependence on related parties, and top-tier profitability. 


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<li>This is our 10th "Annual Edition of the Major Korean IPOs Pipeline Preview" at Smartkarma.</li>
<li>This insight will feature 50 of the biggest potential IPOs in Korea in 2025.</li>
<li>These 50 IPOs in Korea are likely to represent more than 80% of all capital raised through IPOs in Korea next year.</li>
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This is our 10th "Annual Edition of the Major Korean IPOs Pipeline Preview" at Smartkarma.
This insight will feature 50 of the biggest potential IPOs in Korea in 2025.
These 50 IPOs in Korea are likely to represent more than 80% of all capital raised through IPOs in Korea next year.


2025 ("Year of the Snake") Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

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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LG Corp (003550 KS)

LG CNS IPO: Valuation Insights

We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that LG CNS is attractive in the IPO price range, and we would participate...

Arun George

LG CNS IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on fading growth momentum, mid-tier revenue growth, weak non-AI growth, high contract assets, bottom-tier FCF margin and large...

Arun George

A Special Rebalancing Of Korea Value-Up Index Is Likely in December 2024

KRX announced announced that a special rebalancing of 5 stocks to be included in the ‘Korea Value Up Index’ - KB Financial, Hana Financial, Hyundai...

Douglas Kim

LG CNS IPO: The Bull Case

The bull case rests on an attractive market, improving visibility, strong AI-led growth, below-peer average dependence on related parties, and top...

Arun George

2025 ("Year of the Snake") Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

This is our 10th "Annual Edition of the Major Korean IPOs Pipeline Preview" at Smartkarma. This insight will feature 50 of the biggest potential...

Douglas Kim

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