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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/k-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36073:1" rel="noopener">K Bank (279570 KS)</a> is a Korean internet bank. It has launched an IPO to raise up to US$734 million.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/k-bank-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:160037" rel="noopener">K Bank IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/k-bank-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:159133" rel="noopener">K Bank IPO: The Bull Case</a>. 
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<li>We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that K Bank is unattractively valued in the IPO price range. We would pass on the IPO.</li>
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K Bank (279570 KS) is a Korean internet bank. It has launched an IPO to raise up to US$734 million.
We previously discussed the IPO in K Bank IPO: The Bear Case and K Bank IPO: The Bull Case. 

We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that K Bank is unattractively valued in the IPO price range. We would pass on the IPO.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35638:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank (5838 JP)</a> priced its IPO at JPY1,400 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$620 million. The shares will start trading on 21 April.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98721" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-vs-sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98866" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-ipo-new-price-range-is-a-steal" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99581" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank IPO: New Price Range Is a Steal</a>. </li>
<li>Peers have re-rated and our valuation analysis points to a fair value of around JPY1,900 per share, 36% above the IPO price. Therefore, the IPO price remains attractive.</li>
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Rakuten Bank (5838 JP) priced its IPO at JPY1,400 per share to raise gross proceeds of US$620 million. The shares will start trading on 21 April.
We previously discussed the IPO in Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case, Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank and Rakuten Bank IPO: New Price Range Is a Steal. 
Peers have re-rated and our valuation analysis points to a fair value of around JPY1,900 per share, 36% above the IPO price. Therefore, the IPO price remains attractive.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35638:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank (5838 JP)</a> has set its IPO price at JPY1,300-1,400 per share which is 20%-29% lower than the IPO reference price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98721" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-vs-sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98866" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99335" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank IPO: Valuation Insights</a>.   </li>
<li>The new price range values Rakuten Bank at a discount vs peers for the ROE it delivers. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34572:1" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP)</a> strong post-IPO performance suggests strong sector sentiment.</li>
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Rakuten Bank (5838 JP) has set its IPO price at JPY1,300-1,400 per share which is 20%-29% lower than the IPO reference price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share.
We previously discussed the IPO in Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case, Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank and Rakuten Bank IPO: Valuation Insights.   
The new price range values Rakuten Bank at a discount vs peers for the ROE it delivers. SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP) strong post-IPO performance suggests strong sector sentiment.


Rakuten Bank IPO: New Price Range Is a Steal

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35638:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank (5838 JP)</a> is an online bank in Japan. It is looking to raise up to $878m. Pricing is on 5 April and the listing is on 21 April. </li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98721" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/rakuten-bank-vs-sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:98866" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, we discuss valuation. Our analysis suggests that Rakuten Bank is fairly valued at the IPO price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share. We would participate in the IPO.</li>
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Rakuten Bank (5838 JP) is an online bank in Japan. It is looking to raise up to $878m. Pricing is on 5 April and the listing is on 21 April. 
We previously discussed the IPO in Rakuten Bank IPO: The Investment Case and Rakuten Bank Vs SBI Sumishin Net Bank. 
In this note, we discuss valuation. Our analysis suggests that Rakuten Bank is fairly valued at the IPO price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share. We would participate in the IPO.


SBI Sumishin Net Bank  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-sumishin-net-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34572:1" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP)</a> has introduced a price range of JPY1,200-1,260 per share in the wake of a sell-off in bank shares. Offer shares and timelines are unchanged.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sbi-sumishin-net-bank-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:96979" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sbi-sumishin-net-bank-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:97161" rel="noopener">SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. The shares will be listed on 29 March.</li>
<li>Our analysis suggests that SBI Sumishin Net Bank is fairly valued at the new IPO price range. We would participate in the IPO.</li>
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SBI Sumishin Net Bank (7163 JP) has introduced a price range of JPY1,200-1,260 per share in the wake of a sell-off in bank shares. Offer shares and timelines are unchanged.
We previously discussed the IPO in SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: The Investment Case and SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: Valuation Insights. The shares will be listed on 29 March.
Our analysis suggests that SBI Sumishin Net Bank is fairly valued at the new IPO price range. We would participate in the IPO.


SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: An IPO Price Range in the Wake of the Bank Share Sell-Off

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First Internet Bancorp operates as an online bank in the United States. The Bank provides a range of deposit products, as well as personal lines of credit and installment loans.

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The new price range values Rakuten Bank at a discount vs peers for the ROE it delivers. SBI Sumishin Net Bank's strong post-IPO performance...

Arun George

Rakuten Bank IPO: Valuation Insights

Our analysis suggests that Rakuten Bank is fairly valued at the IPO price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share. We would participate in the IPO.

Arun George

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K Bank IPO: Valuation Insights

We examine the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our analysis suggests that K Bank is unattractively valued in the IPO price range. We would pass...

Arun George

Rakuten Bank IPO: Trading Debut

Peers have re-rated and our valuation analysis points to a fair value of around JPY1,900 per share, 36% above the IPO price. Therefore, the IPO...

Arun George

Rakuten Bank IPO: New Price Range Is a Steal

The new price range values Rakuten Bank at a discount vs peers for the ROE it delivers. SBI Sumishin Net Bank's strong post-IPO performance...

Arun George

Rakuten Bank IPO: Valuation Insights

Our analysis suggests that Rakuten Bank is fairly valued at the IPO price range of JPY1,630-1,960 per share. We would participate in the IPO.

Arun George

SBI Sumishin Net Bank IPO: An IPO Price Range in the Wake of the Bank Share Sell-Off

Despite the bank sell-off, SBI Sumishin Net Bank is fairly valued at the new IPO price range of JPY1,200-1,260 per share. We would participate in...

Arun George