Asia Consumer Sector Research, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Asia Consumer Sector Research

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics</a>’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.</li>
<li>Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.</li>
<li>In a recent interview, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics(066570 KS)</a>  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.</li>
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LG Electronics’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.
Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for LG Electronics (066570 KS) to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.
In a recent interview, LG Electronics(066570 KS)  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.


LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Daishin Securities

Daishin Securities

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Investor Forum (Aug 21): likely turning point for corporate value expansion</li><li>Expansion of new growth portfolio expected to position LG Electronics as a B2B-centric life solution company</li><li>Poised to enhance corporate value by adding new growth businesses, through a shift away from the previous B2C-based growth model</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Investor Forum (Aug 21): likely turning point for corporate value expansionExpansion of new growth portfolio expected to position LG Electronics as a B2B-centric life solution companyPoised to enhance corporate value by adding new growth businesses, through a shift away from the previous B2C-based growth modelContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

LG Electronics (066570 KS) - Value Jump Expected for the New LG Electronics

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

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<li>LG Electronics has already picked the bankers for the Indian IPO. JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley are on board as the lead underwriters, along with two unnamed local Indian banks.</li>
<li>LGEIL is aiming to submit the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to India's SEBI by the fourth quarter of this year.</li>
<li>LG Electronics plans to raise about USD 700 million by selling around 25% of its stake in a secondary offering.</li>
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LG Electronics has already picked the bankers for the Indian IPO. JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley are on board as the lead underwriters, along with two unnamed local Indian banks.
LGEIL is aiming to submit the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to India's SEBI by the fourth quarter of this year.
LG Electronics plans to raise about USD 700 million by selling around 25% of its stake in a secondary offering.


Latest Information on LG Electronics India Subsidiary's IPO on the Indian Stock Market

Event-Driven

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<li>LG Electronics aims for 7% growth, a 7x EV/EBITDA multiple, and a ₩1,000 DPS with a 25% payout ratio, likely disclosing details by late October or early November.</li>
<li>LG Electronics' value-up disclosure highlights major non-financial companies' participation before the value-up index launch, driven by regulatory pressure and concerns about index inclusion.</li>
<li>Samsung and Hyundai are likely to disclose value-up plans by early September, prompting an upward revision of flow size predictions for the value-up index launch.</li>
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LG Electronics aims for 7% growth, a 7x EV/EBITDA multiple, and a ₩1,000 DPS with a 25% payout ratio, likely disclosing details by late October or early November.
LG Electronics' value-up disclosure highlights major non-financial companies' participation before the value-up index launch, driven by regulatory pressure and concerns about index inclusion.
Samsung and Hyundai are likely to disclose value-up plans by early September, prompting an upward revision of flow size predictions for the value-up index launch.


LG Electronics' Value-Up Disclosure Today: Impact on Initial Flow Sizing for the Value-Up Index

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>According to local media, LG Electronics is reviewing for a potential IPO of LG Electronics India. LG Electronics has approached JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to be potential IPO underwriters.</li>
<li>If LG Electronics' Indian subsidiary is listed, it is expected to be able to raise at least $500 million from the stock market.</li>
<li>Post IPO, the market value of LG Electronics India is estimated to be between $2.1 billion (3 trillion won) and $4.3 billion (6 trillion won).</li>
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According to local media, LG Electronics is reviewing for a potential IPO of LG Electronics India. LG Electronics has approached JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to be potential IPO underwriters.
If LG Electronics' Indian subsidiary is listed, it is expected to be able to raise at least $500 million from the stock market.
Post IPO, the market value of LG Electronics India is estimated to be between $2.1 billion (3 trillion won) and $4.3 billion (6 trillion won).


Initial Thoughts on LG Electronics India IPO

South Korea

LG Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets digital display equipment and home appliances. The Company produces and markets flat panel televisions, A/V products, washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators as well as telecommunications equipment such as smart phones and tablets.

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LG Electronics (066570 KS)

LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

LG's India business IPO could unlock significant value, estimated between USD 6.7 to 9 billion given it's dominant presence in India's booming home...

Devi Subhakesan