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Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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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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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AT&T Inc. delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, prioritizing investments in 5G and fiber technologies to expand their customer base while ensuring profitability.</li><li>In the wireless sector, its consistent go-to-market strategy continues to attract high-value subscribers, exemplifying the resonance of its customer-centric approach.</li><li>Besides these positive results, the company launched AT&T Internet Air to deliver uninterrupted and dependable internet connectivity to small company proprietors.</li></ul>

AT&T Inc. delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, prioritizing investments in 5G and fiber technologies to expand their customer base while ensuring profitability.In the wireless sector, its consistent go-to-market strategy continues to attract high-value subscribers, exemplifying the resonance of its customer-centric approach.Besides these positive results, the company launched AT&T Internet Air to deliver uninterrupted and dependable internet connectivity to small company proprietors.

AT&T Inc: The Convergence Of 5G & Fiber Is The Future! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>AT&T delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an earnings beat.</li><li>The last quarter for AT&T showcased the company's strong execution of its strategic vision, resulting in continued growth and progress toward its objectives.</li><li>Their fiber business has also succeeded, substantially increasing AT&T Fiber net adds, driving higher penetration rates and broadband revenues.</li></ul>

AT&T delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an earnings beat.The last quarter for AT&T showcased the company's strong execution of its strategic vision, resulting in continued growth and progress toward its objectives.Their fiber business has also succeeded, substantially increasing AT&T Fiber net adds, driving higher penetration rates and broadband revenues.

AT&T Inc: Collaboration With Cherish Health & Other Developments

Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>AT&T delivered mixed results in the quarter with below-par revenues but profitability above expectations.</li><li>As a result, wireless service revenues and EBITDA may increase, and margins may improve.</li><li>Despite a slowdown in industry growth, their Business Solutions wireless service revenues increased by almost 7%.</li></ul>

AT&T delivered mixed results in the quarter with below-par revenues but profitability above expectations.As a result, wireless service revenues and EBITDA may increase, and margins may improve.Despite a slowdown in industry growth, their Business Solutions wireless service revenues increased by almost 7%.

AT&T Inc.: Low Churn & Rising ARPU Saving The Day? – Key Drivers

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Verizon Communications / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Verizon is scheduled to report its quarterly results next week.</li>
<li>Verizon's share price has become oversold, according to analysts.</li>
<li>The company is set to report quarterly results for the first time in two years next week, and investors should know what to expect.</li>
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Verizon is scheduled to report its quarterly results next week.
Verizon's share price has become oversold, according to analysts.
The company is set to report quarterly results for the first time in two years next week, and investors should know what to expect.


Verizon: Key Considerations For Dividend Investors And The Upcoming Quarterly Results

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AT&T Inc. is a communications holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides local and long-distance phone service, wireless and data communications, Internet access and messaging, IP-based and satellite television, security services, telecommunications equipment, and directory advertising and publishing.

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