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

Sanghyun Park

I investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

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Clepsydra Capital

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

Event-Driven

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<li>Unlike typical Korean stock rights arbitrage, LG Display's significant equity offering and active stock futures trading anticipate a spread opening, akin to the recent Hanwha Ocean scenario.</li>
<li>In contrast to Hanwha Ocean, the absence of major sellers, like KDB, sets this event apart. LG Electronics, the major shareholder with a 37.9% stake, intends to participate.</li>
<li>Despite differences from Hanwha Ocean, LG Display's high retail shareholder presence implies a substantial likelihood of stock rights overhang, even without players like KDB.</li>
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Unlike typical Korean stock rights arbitrage, LG Display's significant equity offering and active stock futures trading anticipate a spread opening, akin to the recent Hanwha Ocean scenario.
In contrast to Hanwha Ocean, the absence of major sellers, like KDB, sets this event apart. LG Electronics, the major shareholder with a 37.9% stake, intends to participate.
Despite differences from Hanwha Ocean, LG Display's high retail shareholder presence implies a substantial likelihood of stock rights overhang, even without players like KDB.


Arb Trading with Stock Rights in Korea: A Basic Guide Featuring LG Display Offering