Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Nearly 30 years of experience in the Korean/Asian equity research. Major sectors coverage include the following:
- Technology 
- Consumer 
- Special Situations/Deep Value Plays
- Tender Offers/M&As
- Holdcos/Stubs
- Asian Unicorns/Private Companies

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<li>Naver Corp (035420 KS) is trying to complete the IPO of its affiliate <strong>Webtoon Entertainment</strong> in the US stock market as early as<strong> June 2024. </strong>
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<li>The expected value of Webtoon Entertainment (post IPO) is about US$3 billion to US$4 billion. Webtoon Entertainment is seeking to raise about US$500 million in this IPO. </li>
<li>The IPO of Webtoon Entertainment in the US is likely to have a positive impact on Naver Corp (035420 KS).</li>
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Naver Corp (035420 KS) is trying to complete the IPO of its affiliate Webtoon Entertainment in the US stock market as early as June 2024. 

The expected value of Webtoon Entertainment (post IPO) is about US$3 billion to US$4 billion. Webtoon Entertainment is seeking to raise about US$500 million in this IPO. 
The IPO of Webtoon Entertainment in the US is likely to have a positive impact on Naver Corp (035420 KS).


Initial Thoughts on the Webtoon Entertainment IPO