Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The most viewed insight that I published in the past six months was Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026 (14 December 2025).</li>
<li>In this insight, I highlighted 12 companies in Korea that could best outperform due to the upcoming IPO of SpaceX.</li>
<li>The key thesis of this insight is that the easy money on these companies is gone. Overall, I would be very cautious on chasing after these stocks anymore.</li>
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The most viewed insight that I published in the past six months was Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026 (14 December 2025).
In this insight, I highlighted 12 companies in Korea that could best outperform due to the upcoming IPO of SpaceX.
The key thesis of this insight is that the easy money on these companies is gone. Overall, I would be very cautious on chasing after these stocks anymore.


Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

Event-Driven

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<li>On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder Aju Inc.</li>
<li>Aju IB Investment owns a small stake in SpaceX shares through its US subsidiary Solasta Ventures (US). The exact investment amount has not been disclosed.</li>
<li>In my view, Aju Inc is trying to take some profits after an enormous share price appreciation (up more than 660% in the past 6 months). </li>
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On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder Aju Inc.
Aju IB Investment owns a small stake in SpaceX shares through its US subsidiary Solasta Ventures (US). The exact investment amount has not been disclosed.
In my view, Aju Inc is trying to take some profits after an enormous share price appreciation (up more than 660% in the past 6 months). 


Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Apr 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS, HD HYUNDAI ELECTRIC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Apr 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.2bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS, HD HYUNDAI ELECTRIC.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 24th): SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-sdi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:503:1" rel="noopener">Samsung SDI (006400 KS)</a> results came out strong and indicated a real turnaround potential that has started in 4Q25, thanks to the shift from EV battery to ESS. </li>
<li>SDI is a beneficiary of the massive surge in AI capex spending, in addition to its EV battery business that recently won a mandate from Mercedez. </li>
<li>There could be an additional USD 315 million from AMPC on 2H26 from SDI's operation in the US through its JV with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stellantis-nv-847415d2-edbe-4b97-b9c9-bece87ed6f72" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27920:1" rel="noopener">Stellantis NV (STLAM IM)</a> </li>
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Samsung SDI (006400 KS) results came out strong and indicated a real turnaround potential that has started in 4Q25, thanks to the shift from EV battery to ESS. 
SDI is a beneficiary of the massive surge in AI capex spending, in addition to its EV battery business that recently won a mandate from Mercedez. 
There could be an additional USD 315 million from AMPC on 2H26 from SDI's operation in the US through its JV with Stellantis NV (STLAM IM) 


Samsung SDI (006400): Turnaround and AMPC

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

Contemporary Amperex Technology / Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technology-catl-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45179:1" rel="noopener">Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (3750 HK)</a> (CATL) is now looking to raise US$5bn via issuing new shares.</li>
<li>Two weeks ago we wrote about how CATL could look to raise US$5bn via a primary issuance, since then nearly US$4.5bn worth of secondary deals have taken place.</li>
<li>In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the deal dynamics.</li>
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Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (3750 HK) (CATL) is now looking to raise US$5bn via issuing new shares.
Two weeks ago we wrote about how CATL could look to raise US$5bn via a primary issuance, since then nearly US$4.5bn worth of secondary deals have taken place.
In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the deal dynamics.


Aequitas: CATL H-Share Placement- Will Be Very Well Flagged US$5bn Deal but Last Deal Didn’t Do Well

South Korea

LG Energy Solution produces and sells batteries. The Company manufactures and sells automobile batteries, small batteries, energy storage system batteries, and other products. LG Energy Solution markets its products worldwide.

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LG Energy Solution (373220 KS)

Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...

Douglas Kim

Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 24th): SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS, HD...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Samsung SDI (006400): Turnaround and AMPC

Samsung SDI's strong results signal a turnaround potential driven by shift to ESS, AI capex surge, awith potential USD 315 million from US...

Henry Soediarko

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Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

​Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...

Douglas Kim

Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 24th): SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix, DB HiTek, KOREA AEROSPACE, HDHMS, HD...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Samsung SDI (006400): Turnaround and AMPC

​Samsung SDI's strong results signal a turnaround potential driven by shift to ESS, AI capex surge, awith potential USD 315 million from US...

Henry Soediarko

Aequitas: CATL H-Share Placement- Will Be Very Well Flagged US$5bn Deal but Last Deal Didn’t Do Well

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (3750 HK) (CATL) is now looking to raise US$5bn via issuing new shares. In this note, we talk about the deal...

Sumeet Singh

Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...

Samsung SDI's strong results signal a turnaround potential driven by shift to ESS, AI capex surge, awith potential USD 315 million from US...