Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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.

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/showa-denko-k-k" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1496:1" rel="noopener">Showa Denko K.K. (4004 JP)</a> aims to raise around US$745m via a global follow-on offering. Proceeds from the placement will be used to finance its planned capex across its different business segments.</p><p>In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.</p>

Showa Denko K.K. (4004 JP) aims to raise around US$745m via a global follow-on offering. Proceeds from the placement will be used to finance its planned capex across its different business segments.In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Showa Denko Placement - Relatively Large Deal, past Deal Didn’t Do Well

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

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

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

Equity Bottom-Up

<h2><strong>First, the details of the recall newly announced by GM are as follows.</strong></h2><div class="content-highlight"><ul>
<li>GM announced additional recalls for 2019-2022 Chevrolet Bolt models sold in the U.S. and Canada. GM plans to obtain compensation for the recall costs from LG Chem and LG Electronics.</li>
<li>The recall cost is US$1B (about ₩1.18T), and it covers 73,000 Chevrolet Bolts.</li>
<li>GM is already in the process of recalling 69,000 Bolt electric vehicles worldwide. Two car fires that occurred in a Bolt electric vehicle equipped with a battery of LG Chem (LG Energy Solution) were the reason for the recall decision.</li>
<li>Including the additional recall announced this time, the total number of recalls will increase to 142,000 units. Therefore, the total cost of the recall would be US$1.8T: the US$1B of this recall + the US$0.8B recall costs already in process. This is about ₩2.13T.</li>
<li>Specific provisioning and sharing ratios are determined according to the results of a cause investigation jointly conducted by GM, LG Electronics, and LG Chem (LG Energy Solution).</li>
</ul></div>

First, the details of the recall newly announced by GM are as follows.
GM announced additional recalls for 2019-2022 Chevrolet Bolt models sold in the U.S. and Canada. GM plans to obtain compensation for the recall costs from LG Chem and LG Electronics.
The recall cost is US$1B (about ₩1.18T), and it covers 73,000 Chevrolet Bolts.
GM is already in the process of recalling 69,000 Bolt electric vehicles worldwide. Two car fires that occurred in a Bolt electric vehicle equipped with a battery of LG Chem (LG Energy Solution) were the reason for the recall decision.
Including the additional recall announced this time, the total number of recalls will increase to 142,000 units. Therefore, the total cost of the recall would be US$1.8T: the US$1B of this recall + the US$0.8B recall costs already in process. This is about ₩2.13T.
Specific provisioning and sharing ratios are determined according to the results of a cause investigation jointly conducted by GM, LG Electronics, and LG Chem (LG Energy Solution).


Dip-Buy LG Chem on GM Recall: To What Extent Will It Be Reflected in LG ES 2Q Operating Profit?

Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory, ROK Advisory LLC

Ken S. Kim

Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory

ROK Advisory LLC

ROK is an independent research advisory firm. We guide you to minimize the information gap between foreign and local investors in Northeast Asia with a focus in Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

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Event-Driven

<p>is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> overvalued or undervalued?   It depends on the what investors see as the right comps and given the current situation regards to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/didi-chuxing-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27467:1" rel="noopener">DiDi Chuxing (DIDI US)</a> ,  there is a growing possibility that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple Inc (AAPL US)</a> looks to diversify away from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hon-hai-precision-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:745:1" rel="noopener">Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT)</a> sooner versus later. </p>

is LG Electronics (066570 KS) overvalued or undervalued?   It depends on the what investors see as the right comps and given the current situation regards to DiDi Chuxing (DIDI US) ,  there is a growing possibility that Apple Inc (AAPL US) looks to diversify away from Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT) sooner versus later. 

Does LG Group Hold Leverage over Apple and Not the Other Way Around?

<p>As expected, the WISE Secondary Cell Index rebalancing had only one addition (SK IE Technology) and one deletion (Ecopro HN).</p><table class="table table-striped">
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<td style="width: 185.739px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"WISE Secondary Cell Index tracking ETFs"}'>WISE Secondary Cell Index tracking ETFs</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 102.401px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Index weight on July 8"}'>Index weight on July 8</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 108.423px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Index weight on July 9"}'>Index weight on July 9</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 117.457px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Weight change"}'>Rebalancing weight change</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 116.463px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Passive flow impact over 30-day ADTV"}'>Passive flow impact over 30-day ADTV</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 115.526px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Note"}'>Note</td>
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<td style="width: 185.739px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"SK IE Technology Co Ltd"}'><strong>SK IE Technology Co Ltd</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 102.401px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%",1]'>0.00%</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 108.423px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0.103}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%",1]'><strong>10.30%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 117.457px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0.103}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%p",1]'><strong>10.30%p</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 116.463px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0.8322826815876188}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"#,##0.00x",1]'>0.83x</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 115.526px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Add"}'>Add</td>
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<td style="width: 185.739px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Ecopro HN Co Ltd"}'><strong>Ecopro HN Co Ltd</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 102.401px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0.0192}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%",1]'>1.92%</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 108.423px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":0}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%",1]'><strong>0.00%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 117.457px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":-0.0192}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,3,"0.00%p",1]'><strong>-1.92%p</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 116.463px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":-1.410787207953604}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"#,##0.00x",1]'>-1.41x</td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 115.526px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Delete"}'>Delete</td>
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<tr><td colspan="6" rowspan="1" style="width: 746.008px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'>Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index</td></tr>
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</table><p>The WISE rechargeable battery theme index is calculated using a market capitalization-weighted method using AI keyword analysis for stocks published by securities companies. If the stock has a market cap of 10% or more, the weight is reset at the 10% ceiling in the quarterly rebalancing, which is the day after the option expiration date in January, April, July, and October.</p><p>Unlike the FnGuide Secondary Battery Industry Index, which uses a scoring system to take a more active approach to change constituent stocks, the WISE Secondary Cell Index adopts a comprehensive selection method. So, the selection of excluded stocks is not as flexible.</p><p><strong>There is currently one ETF tracking the index, with an AUM of ₩853.8B as of last Friday's close.</strong></p><table class="table table-striped">
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Rebalancing cycle"}'>Rebalancing cycle</td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Quarterly"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'>Quarterly</td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Rebalancing month"}'>Rebalancing month</td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"January, April, July, and October"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'><div><div>January, April, July, and October</div></div></td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Implementation date"}'>Implementation date</td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"The trading day following the option expiration dates"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'><div><div>The trading day following the option expiration dates</div></div></td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Screening base date"}'>Screening base date</td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"The last trading day of the month preceding the date of regular rebalancing"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'><div><div>The last trading day of the month preceding the date of regular rebalancing</div></div></td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"ETF"}'><strong>ETF</strong></td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Mirae Asset TIGER Secondary Cell ETF"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]' data-sheets-formula="=R[6]C[-1]"><div><div><strong>Mirae Asset TIGER Secondary Cell ETF</strong></div></div></td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Ticker"}'><strong>Ticker</strong></td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":305540}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]' data-sheets-formula="=R[5]C[0]"><strong>305540</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 255px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"AUM"}'><strong>AUM</strong></td>
<td style="width: 491.009px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":3,"3":853.828}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]' data-sheets-formula="=R[4]C[1]"><strong>₩853.8B</strong></td>
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<tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 746.008px;" data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index"}' data-sheets-numberformat='[null,2,"₩#,##0.0B"]'>Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index</td></tr>
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As expected, the WISE Secondary Cell Index rebalancing had only one addition (SK IE Technology) and one deletion (Ecopro HN).










WISE Secondary Cell Index tracking ETFs
Index weight on July 8
Index weight on July 9
Rebalancing weight change
Passive flow impact over 30-day ADTV
Note


SK IE Technology Co Ltd
0.00%
10.30%
10.30%p
0.83x
Add


Ecopro HN Co Ltd
1.92%
0.00%
-1.92%p
-1.41x
Delete

Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index

The WISE rechargeable battery theme index is calculated using a market capitalization-weighted method using AI keyword analysis for stocks published by securities companies. If the stock has a market cap of 10% or more, the weight is reset at the 10% ceiling in the quarterly rebalancing, which is the day after the option expiration date in January, April, July, and October.Unlike the FnGuide Secondary Battery Industry Index, which uses a scoring system to take a more active approach to change constituent stocks, the WISE Secondary Cell Index adopts a comprehensive selection method. So, the selection of excluded stocks is not as flexible.There is currently one ETF tracking the index, with an AUM of ₩853.8B as of last Friday's close.





Index &amp; ETF summary

Rebalancing cycle
Quarterly


Rebalancing month
January, April, July, and October


Implementation date
The trading day following the option expiration dates


Screening base date
The last trading day of the month preceding the date of regular rebalancing


ETF
Mirae Asset TIGER Secondary Cell ETF


Ticker
305540


AUM
₩853.8B

Source: KRX &amp; WISE Index



WISE Battery Index Rebalancing Results & What's Next in the Upcoming Rebalancing

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

<p>This insight provides major highlights of a new book called <em><strong>'A New Path for ESG with the NPS,' </strong></em>written by Kim Yong-Jin (CEO of NPS). This book was recently published in May 2021. Given that this book was written by the head of NPS (National Pension Service of Korea) which has such an immense influence in the Korean financial markets, this book is worth the read. This book is not yet available in English.</p><p>In Part I of this insight, we focus on the following six major themes regarding ESG (with emphasis on Korea):</p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>1) ESG's Impact on Korean Stock Market &amp; Indices</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>2) Beginnings &amp; Reporting Standards of the ESG Movement</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>3) Key Korean Companies Highlighted for Their ESG Improvements</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>4) Growth of the ESG Bond Market</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>5) Impact of ESG on ETFs</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 25px;"><strong>6) Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Maximizing Shareholder Value</strong></p>

This insight provides major highlights of a new book called 'A New Path for ESG with the NPS,' written by Kim Yong-Jin (CEO of NPS). This book was recently published in May 2021. Given that this book was written by the head of NPS (National Pension Service of Korea) which has such an immense influence in the Korean financial markets, this book is worth the read. This book is not yet available in English.In Part I of this insight, we focus on the following six major themes regarding ESG (with emphasis on Korea):1) ESG's Impact on Korean Stock Market &amp; Indices2) Beginnings &amp; Reporting Standards of the ESG Movement3) Key Korean Companies Highlighted for Their ESG Improvements4) Growth of the ESG Bond Market5) Impact of ESG on ETFs6) Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Maximizing Shareholder Value

A New Path for ESG with the NPS (Major Highlights of a New Book) - Part I

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LG Chem Ltd. is a chemical manufacturer. The Company's products include petrochemicals, plastic resins, and engineering plastics. LG Chem also produces industrial and electronic materials.

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Apple needs LG more than vice versa? The current situation might force Apple to diversify away from Hon Hai faster than anticipated

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Douglas Kim

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