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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-shieldus-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35799:1" rel="noopener">SK Shieldus (ABFHIZ KS)</a> is a leading South Korean security provider. It is seeking a KRX IPO to raise up to US$0.9 billion. </li>
<li>The primary change in the updated prospectus is the syndicate's valuation methodology which results in a 10% lower value per share. The IPO price range of KRW31,000-38,800 is unchanged.</li>
<li>Sentiment on IPOs remains poor. For investors willing to look at IPOs, our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range remains reasonable.  </li>
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SK Shieldus (ABFHIZ KS) is a leading South Korean security provider. It is seeking a KRX IPO to raise up to US$0.9 billion. 
The primary change in the updated prospectus is the syndicate's valuation methodology which results in a 10% lower value per share. The IPO price range of KRW31,000-38,800 is unchanged.
Sentiment on IPOs remains poor. For investors willing to look at IPOs, our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range remains reasonable.  


SK Shieldus IPO: The Syndicate's Revised Methodology

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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<li>SK Shieldus (SKS) aims to raise around US$800m via issuing a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Korea IPO.</li>
<li>SKS is the security subsidiary of SK Square. It provides security services across four main categories: information security/Cybersecurity, convergence security, physical security, and Safety &amp; Care.</li>
<li>In this note, we will look at the refiling updates.</li>
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SK Shieldus (SKS) aims to raise around US$800m via issuing a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Korea IPO.
SKS is the security subsidiary of SK Square. It provides security services across four main categories: information security/Cybersecurity, convergence security, physical security, and Safety &amp; Care.
In this note, we will look at the refiling updates.


SK Shieldus IPO - Refiling Disclosures Should Make Multiples Move, LOWER.

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>After the market close today, SK Shieldus revised its IPO filing, especially for the valuation comps. However, it maintained the same IPO price range of 31,000 won to 38,800 won.</li>
<li>Bankers included two new comps (Taiwan Secom and Cyberone). Bankers excluded ADT Inc, Alarm.com, and Qualys as comps.</li>
<li>Our valuation of SK Shieldus suggests market cap of 4.1 trillion won or target price of 44,892 won (28.6% higher than the mid-point of the IPO price range). </li>
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After the market close today, SK Shieldus revised its IPO filing, especially for the valuation comps. However, it maintained the same IPO price range of 31,000 won to 38,800 won.
Bankers included two new comps (Taiwan Secom and Cyberone). Bankers excluded ADT Inc, Alarm.com, and Qualys as comps.
Our valuation of SK Shieldus suggests market cap of 4.1 trillion won or target price of 44,892 won (28.6% higher than the mid-point of the IPO price range). 


SK Shieldus IPO: Revises IPO Filing But Maintains Same Price Range

Taiwan

Taiwan Secom Co Ltd provides diversified technology-based integrated security solutions for commercial enterprises and residences.  The Company monitors and maintains security systems devices, such as burglar and fire alarms for offices, shops, parking lots, and residences.  Taiwan Secom also provides security system consulting, designing, engineering, and integration services.

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SK Shieldus IPO: The Syndicate's Revised Methodology

The primary change in the updated prospectus is the syndicate's valuation methodology which results in a 10% lower value per share. The unchanged...

Arun George

SK Shieldus IPO - Refiling Disclosures Should Make Multiples Move, LOWER.

SK Shieldus (SKS) aims to raise around US$800m via issuing a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Korea IPO. In this note we will look at the...

Sumeet Singh

SK Shieldus IPO: Revises IPO Filing But Maintains Same Price Range

After the market close today, SK Shieldus revised its IPO filing, especially for the valuation comps. However, it maintained the same IPO price...

Douglas Kim

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