Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we make comparisons between EcoPro Materials (450080 KS) and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (443060 KS) post their IPOs</li>
<li>Ecopro Materials' share price is likely to face continued weakness, especially with the potential for a major block deal sale by BRV Capital and end of the lock up period.</li>
<li>We believe that HD Hyundai Marine Solution's share price has surged above its intrinsic value. More insiders are likely to start selling HD Hyundai Marine Solution in the coming months.</li>
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In this insight, we make comparisons between EcoPro Materials (450080 KS) and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (443060 KS) post their IPOs
Ecopro Materials' share price is likely to face continued weakness, especially with the potential for a major block deal sale by BRV Capital and end of the lock up period.
We believe that HD Hyundai Marine Solution's share price has surged above its intrinsic value. More insiders are likely to start selling HD Hyundai Marine Solution in the coming months.


A Comparison Between Ecopro Materials & HD Hyundai Marine Solution Post IPO

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Our base case valuation of Innospace is target price of 51,481 won per share (12 month view), which is 28% higher than the midpoint of the IPO valuation range.</li>
<li>We estimate Innospace to generate sales of 1.8 billion won in 2024, 28.7 billion won in 2025, and 58.3 billion won in 2026.</li>
<li>Innospace is involved in the satellite launch vehicle production and launch service business.</li>
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Our base case valuation of Innospace is target price of 51,481 won per share (12 month view), which is 28% higher than the midpoint of the IPO valuation range.
We estimate Innospace to generate sales of 1.8 billion won in 2024, 28.7 billion won in 2025, and 58.3 billion won in 2026.
Innospace is involved in the satellite launch vehicle production and launch service business.


Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures cosmetics. The Company specializes in research and development of cosmetics. Cosmecca Korea serves customers in Korea.

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<li>On 10 May, Cosmecca Korea (241710 KS) announced that it plans to switch its listing from KOSDAQ to KOSPI. </li>
<li>The company plans to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on 29 August to finalize on the switching of Cosmecca Korea listing from KOSDAQ to KOSPI. </li>
<li>Cosmecca Korea is one of the leading Korean ODM manufacturers of cosmetic products.</li>
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On 10 May, Cosmecca Korea (241710 KS) announced that it plans to switch its listing from KOSDAQ to KOSPI. 
The company plans to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on 29 August to finalize on the switching of Cosmecca Korea listing from KOSDAQ to KOSPI. 
Cosmecca Korea is one of the leading Korean ODM manufacturers of cosmetic products.


Cosmecca Korea Plans to Switch Listing from KOSDAQ to KOSPI

Eoflow Co.,Ltd. develops and sells medical devices. The Company produces and sells wearable disposable insulin pumps and other products. Eoflow markets its products throughout Korea.

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<li>On 8 May, Eoflow announced that the U.S. federal court has decided to suspend the effect of the first injunction decision.</li>
<li>While the effect of the second preliminary injunction decision remains intact, Eoflow has requested a review of the suspension of the effect of the second revised injunction decision as well.</li>
<li>There has been a renewed optimism on Eoflow (294090 KS)'s share price in the past week which increased by 46% from 7 May to 10 May.</li>
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On 8 May, Eoflow announced that the U.S. federal court has decided to suspend the effect of the first injunction decision.
While the effect of the second preliminary injunction decision remains intact, Eoflow has requested a review of the suspension of the effect of the second revised injunction decision as well.
There has been a renewed optimism on Eoflow (294090 KS)'s share price in the past week which increased by 46% from 7 May to 10 May.


Eoflow Announced that US Federal Court Has Decided to Suspend the Effect of 1st Injunction Decision

KT Corporation provides telecommunication services including local, long distance, and international calling, satellite communication, data transmission, and wireless telephone services in South Korea.  The Company also offers network portal and high-speed Internet access services using asymmetric digital subscriber lines (ADSLs).

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<li>Hyundai Motor Group has become the largest shareholder of KT Corp, as the National Pension Service has recently reduced its stake in KT from 8.53% previously to 7.51%. </li>
<li>Despite this recent change in the largest shareholder status of KT Corp, this requires the approval from the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. </li>
<li>Although the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has become the largest owner in KT Corp, the most likely scenario is for HMG to remain a passive investor in KT.</li>
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Hyundai Motor Group has become the largest shareholder of KT Corp, as the National Pension Service has recently reduced its stake in KT from 8.53% previously to 7.51%. 
Despite this recent change in the largest shareholder status of KT Corp, this requires the approval from the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. 
Although the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has become the largest owner in KT Corp, the most likely scenario is for HMG to remain a passive investor in KT.


Hyundai Motor Group Becomes the Largest Shareholder of KT Corp

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