Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 26th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Hana Financial, Skc, Posco.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 26th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Hana Financial, Skc, Posco.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>On 30 July, it was reported that IMM Private Equity (PE) sold a 2.3% stake (16.78 million shares) of Woori Financial Group (WFG), which was worth 264 billion won. </li>
<li>Block deal sale price was 15,737 won (0.4% higher than current price). Today's block deal sale represents a second block deal sale of Woori Financial by IMM PE in 2024. </li>
<li>Under the mid-to-long term Value Up program, Woori Financial Group aims to achieve a sustainable ROE of 10% and total shareholder returns of 50%.</li>
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On 30 July, it was reported that IMM Private Equity (PE) sold a 2.3% stake (16.78 million shares) of Woori Financial Group (WFG), which was worth 264 billion won. 
Block deal sale price was 15,737 won (0.4% higher than current price). Today's block deal sale represents a second block deal sale of Woori Financial by IMM PE in 2024. 
Under the mid-to-long term Value Up program, Woori Financial Group aims to achieve a sustainable ROE of 10% and total shareholder returns of 50%.


Block Deal Sale Of 2.3% Stake in Woori Financial and Highlights of Its Corporate Value Up Program

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

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

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<li>Value-Up plan announcements had a significant immediate price impact, especially for Woori Financial and Shinhan Financial, amplified by recent dividend tax reductions.</li>
<li>We should target companies likely to announce value-up disclosures soon, focusing on those with prior notices. Notably, KB Financial and DB HiTek have issued prior notices.</li>
<li>Both companies hold many treasury shares. KB Financial is a dividend stock, with value-up disclosures likely during their Q3 and Q4 earnings announcements.</li>
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Value-Up plan announcements had a significant immediate price impact, especially for Woori Financial and Shinhan Financial, amplified by recent dividend tax reductions.
We should target companies likely to announce value-up disclosures soon, focusing on those with prior notices. Notably, KB Financial and DB HiTek have issued prior notices.
Both companies hold many treasury shares. KB Financial is a dividend stock, with value-up disclosures likely during their Q3 and Q4 earnings announcements.


Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

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<li>Despite time until screening, predictions likely hold due to market cap gaps; all candidates are banks, benefiting from recent momentum.</li>
<li>Historical patterns show profit-taking selling affecting price impact, particularly on additions with significant pre-inclusion price rises. Monitor banks' pre-June 14th price appreciation to anticipate impact distortions.</li>
<li>Shorting LG Chem and LG Energy Solution based on high price cointegration, consider basket-trading them before the rebalancing, using the battery sector as a long hedge.</li>
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Despite time until screening, predictions likely hold due to market cap gaps; all candidates are banks, benefiting from recent momentum.
Historical patterns show profit-taking selling affecting price impact, particularly on additions with significant pre-inclusion price rises. Monitor banks' pre-June 14th price appreciation to anticipate impact distortions.
Shorting LG Chem and LG Energy Solution based on high price cointegration, consider basket-trading them before the rebalancing, using the battery sector as a long hedge.


Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

Woori Financial Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In our latest South Korean banks screener, we keep Woori on the buy list along with KB Financial as our Korean banks picks</li>
<li>Delinquency ratios continued to worsen QoQ, yet Woori is the benchmark for NPL ratio; Woori had lagged in terms of returns, but these are holding at the pre-provision level</li>
<li>KB has a low PBV ratio relative to its ROE, it delivers rising post-provision returns, with cost of risk declining and it has a healthy CET1 ratio</li>
</ul>


In our latest South Korean banks screener, we keep Woori on the buy list along with KB Financial as our Korean banks picks
Delinquency ratios continued to worsen QoQ, yet Woori is the benchmark for NPL ratio; Woori had lagged in terms of returns, but these are holding at the pre-provision level
KB has a low PBV ratio relative to its ROE, it delivers rising post-provision returns, with cost of risk declining and it has a healthy CET1 ratio


South Korean Banks; Stick with Woori (316140 KS) And KB Financial (105560 KS)

South Korea

Woori Financial Group Inc. provides commercial banking services. The Company offers deposit services, loan services, bill services, settlement services, credit card, international, online banking, and other related services. Woori Financial Group also operates banking and retail banking businesses.

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KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Block Deal Sale Of 2.3% Stake in Woori Financial and Highlights of Its Corporate Value Up Program

On 30 July, it was reported that IMM Private Equity (PE) sold a 2.3% stake (16.78 million shares) of Woori Financial Group (WFG), which was worth...

Douglas Kim

Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

This post explores the feasibility and key targets of a proactive flow trading setup aimed at Korea's value-up plan disclosures.

Sanghyun Park

Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

This post highlights an upcoming flow trading event on June 14th, stemming from the annual rebalancing of Korea's two largest sector ETFs.

Sanghyun Park

South Korean Banks; Stick with Woori (316140 KS) And KB Financial (105560 KS)

Among South Korean banks, Woori and KB Financial remain top picks despite delinquency ratios worsening. Woori leads in NPL ratio, while KB shows...

Victor Galliano

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KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Block Deal Sale Of 2.3% Stake in Woori Financial and Highlights of Its Corporate Value Up Program

On 30 July, it was reported that IMM Private Equity (PE) sold a 2.3% stake (16.78 million shares) of Woori Financial Group (WFG), which was worth...

Douglas Kim

Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

This post explores the feasibility and key targets of a proactive flow trading setup aimed at Korea's value-up plan disclosures.

Sanghyun Park

Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

This post highlights an upcoming flow trading event on June 14th, stemming from the annual rebalancing of Korea's two largest sector ETFs.

Sanghyun Park

South Korean Banks; Stick with Woori (316140 KS) And KB Financial (105560 KS)

​Among South Korean banks, Woori and KB Financial remain top picks despite delinquency ratios worsening. Woori leads in NPL ratio, while KB shows...

Victor Galliano

Among South Korean banks, Woori and KB Financial remain top picks despite delinquency ratios worsening. Woori leads in NPL ratio, while KB shows...