Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

I investigate special situations in Korea.

Korea / Special Situations

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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>Talks circulate that E-Mart may sell its 5% stake in Samsung Life Insurance, valued around ₩1T, due to fundraising needs linked to SSG.com investors' put options.</li>
<li>Initially, Starbucks Korea was a potential sale, but U.S. HQ approval makes it unfeasible. Shinsegae L&amp;B and Food weren't enough to raise funds, leading E-Mart to focus on Samsung Life.</li>
<li>E-Mart's block deal timing is uncertain due to potential legal disputes over unmet put option conditions, yet recent local market discussions suggest E-Mart may avoid legal battles.</li>
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Talks circulate that E-Mart may sell its 5% stake in Samsung Life Insurance, valued around ₩1T, due to fundraising needs linked to SSG.com investors' put options.
Initially, Starbucks Korea was a potential sale, but U.S. HQ approval makes it unfeasible. Shinsegae L&amp;B and Food weren't enough to raise funds, leading E-Mart to focus on Samsung Life.
E-Mart's block deal timing is uncertain due to potential legal disputes over unmet put option conditions, yet recent local market discussions suggest E-Mart may avoid legal battles.


Potential Samsung Life Insurance Block Deals, Likely to Be Triggered by E Mart