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.

Event-Driven

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<li>Samsung Life needs FSC approval for a 10-year holding plan on its Samsung Electronics stake. Without it, the whole plan could fall apart, so it’s all about regulatory green lights.</li>
<li>If FSC approves Samsung Life's long-term holding, they can't sell those shares for at least 5 years—no exit strategy for the next half-decade due to regulatory rules.</li>
<li>Samsung Life will convert part of its stake into long-term holdings, signaling how future buybacks and special dividends will balance in Samsung Electronics' next shareholder return program.</li>
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Samsung Life needs FSC approval for a 10-year holding plan on its Samsung Electronics stake. Without it, the whole plan could fall apart, so it’s all about regulatory green lights.
If FSC approves Samsung Life's long-term holding, they can't sell those shares for at least 5 years—no exit strategy for the next half-decade due to regulatory rules.
Samsung Life will convert part of its stake into long-term holdings, signaling how future buybacks and special dividends will balance in Samsung Electronics' next shareholder return program.


Converting Samsung Life's Samsung Electronics Stake to Long-Term Holdings: Clearing up the Confusion

Equity Analyst, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Samsung India Electronics, a 100% subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a>, reported a 2024 turnover of USD 12 bn, ranking it among India’s largest consumer sector companies.</li>
<li>It is a leading player in smartphones, smart TVs, and home appliances, with FY2024 revenues 4.5X that of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India (123D IN).</a>
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<li>Estimated valuations of Samsung India Electronics could represent nearly 20% to 25% of its parent’s EV, when valued using India peer group multiples.</li>
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Samsung India Electronics, a 100% subsidiary of Samsung Electronics (005930 KS), reported a 2024 turnover of USD 12 bn, ranking it among India’s largest consumer sector companies.
It is a leading player in smartphones, smart TVs, and home appliances, with FY2024 revenues 4.5X that of LG Electronics India (123D IN).

Estimated valuations of Samsung India Electronics could represent nearly 20% to 25% of its parent’s EV, when valued using India peer group multiples.


Samsung India Electronics: The Biggest Consumer Company in India. Financials & Valuation

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>DeepSeek is participating in a China-US AI competition, showcasing their innovative technology and competing on an international stage.</li><li>The China chip sector is rebounding at SEMICON China, with a focus on AI technology to drive growth and progress in the industry.</li><li>Samsung Electronics co-CEO Jong-Hee Han tragically passes away, while Hyundai makes a significant $21B investment in US production, supply chain, and future mobility. The EU is investigating Chinese subsidies for BYD's $4.3B Hungary EV plant.</li></ul>

DeepSeek is participating in a China-US AI competition, showcasing their innovative technology and competing on an international stage.The China chip sector is rebounding at SEMICON China, with a focus on AI technology to drive growth and progress in the industry.Samsung Electronics co-CEO Jong-Hee Han tragically passes away, while Hyundai makes a significant $21B investment in US production, supply chain, and future mobility. The EU is investigating Chinese subsidies for BYD's $4.3B Hungary EV plant.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Mar-2025): DeepSeek in China-US AI comp.

Proxy Advisory Firm, Sustinvest

SUSTINVEST

Proxy Advisory Firm

Responsible investment, Proxy advisory

Sustinvest

Sustinvest is a specialized ESG research firm that provides comprehensive analysis on company-level ESG performance, industry-level ESG issues, and ESG-related regulations. In particular, we attempt to identify investment risks and opportunities associated with events such as corporate governance changes and M&A. We also conduct company visits and fundamental analysis to discover smaller companies with sustainable business model which are usually overlooked by institutional investors. Our focus is on Korean listed companies and not limited to specific sectors.  

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<li>All proposals at Samsung Electronics' March 19 shareholders' meeting were approved, despite opposition recommendations from Sustinvest, a Korean proxy advisory firm.</li>
<li>Sustinvest had recommended voting against outside director candidate Kim Jun-sung (Agenda 2-1-1) and inside director candidate Jeon Young-hyun (Agenda 2-2-1).</li>
<li>The approval of all agenda items indicates strong shareholder support for Samsung's current management direction despite some governance concerns raised by proxy advisors.</li>
</ul>


All proposals at Samsung Electronics' March 19 shareholders' meeting were approved, despite opposition recommendations from Sustinvest, a Korean proxy advisory firm.
Sustinvest had recommended voting against outside director candidate Kim Jun-sung (Agenda 2-1-1) and inside director candidate Jeon Young-hyun (Agenda 2-2-1).
The approval of all agenda items indicates strong shareholder support for Samsung's current management direction despite some governance concerns raised by proxy advisors.


Samsung Electronics(005930): Shareholders' Meeting Results

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<li>Jay Lee flipping the switch signals Samsung’s pivot—no more playing defense, no more legal jitters. Market’s reading this as full send on the next phase.</li>
<li>Near-Term, Samsung's pushing hard—NVIDIA’s HBM qual tests are in focus. With NVIDIA’s event this week, traders are watching for bullish signals after earlier cautious moves.</li>
<li>The real juice? Samsung might drop a bold value-up play and a no-nonsense shareholder message. The prime launchpad: AGM day, this Wednesday, 19th, 9 AM.</li>
</ul>


Jay Lee flipping the switch signals Samsung’s pivot—no more playing defense, no more legal jitters. Market’s reading this as full send on the next phase.
Near-Term, Samsung's pushing hard—NVIDIA’s HBM qual tests are in focus. With NVIDIA’s event this week, traders are watching for bullish signals after earlier cautious moves.
The real juice? Samsung might drop a bold value-up play and a no-nonsense shareholder message. The prime launchpad: AGM day, this Wednesday, 19th, 9 AM.


The Backdrop Behind Today's Pivot in Samsung’s Playbook

South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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Sanghyun Park

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