Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>One of the important factors of big changes at the Korean chaebols is the age factor of the chairman/honorary chairman of each of these conglomerates.</li>
<li>In this insight, we provide the shareholding ownerships and ages of the top 10 Korean conglomerates where age could become a major factor in impacting big changes that could occur.</li>
<li>Among the 10 conglomerates listed below, Hyundai Motor Group, Celltrion Group, and SK Group have shown greater willingness to improve their shareholder return policies.</li>
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One of the important factors of big changes at the Korean chaebols is the age factor of the chairman/honorary chairman of each of these conglomerates.
In this insight, we provide the shareholding ownerships and ages of the top 10 Korean conglomerates where age could become a major factor in impacting big changes that could occur.
Among the 10 conglomerates listed below, Hyundai Motor Group, Celltrion Group, and SK Group have shown greater willingness to improve their shareholder return policies.


Potential Big Changes at the Korean Chaebols - The Age Factor of Chairman/Honorary Chairman

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Micron is sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC applications, exploring innovative solutions for data processing needs.</li><li>Hyundai Motors plans to add 300 new charging stations to support the expansion of their hydrogen bus fleet, promoting eco-friendly transportation options.</li><li>German electrification struggle worsens with supplier bankruptcy up 60%, hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.</li></ul>

Micron is sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC applications, exploring innovative solutions for data processing needs.Hyundai Motors plans to add 300 new charging stations to support the expansion of their hydrogen bus fleet, promoting eco-friendly transportation options.German electrification struggle worsens with supplier bankruptcy up 60%, hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

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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.

Event-Driven

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<li>Hyundai's IR team appears to have communicated that a new shareholder return policy would be unveiled at the rescheduled CEO Investor Day in August.</li>
<li>Hyundai aims to boost shareholder returns above 30% by canceling ₩800B to ₩1T in shares annually. The new dividend strategy won't debut in August; last year's three-year plan stands.</li>
<li>Equal cancellation ratios apply to common and three types of preferred shares. August's timing, with ISA tax reforms potentially favoring preferred shares, may enhance prefs' price impact relative to ords.</li>
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Hyundai's IR team appears to have communicated that a new shareholder return policy would be unveiled at the rescheduled CEO Investor Day in August.
Hyundai aims to boost shareholder returns above 30% by canceling ₩800B to ₩1T in shares annually. The new dividend strategy won't debut in August; last year's three-year plan stands.
Equal cancellation ratios apply to common and three types of preferred shares. August's timing, with ISA tax reforms potentially favoring preferred shares, may enhance prefs' price impact relative to ords.


Hyundai Motor's Special Shareholder Return Plan Likely Unveiled in August IR Event

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<li>Local stock market focuses on ISA tax benefits expansion; political push for higher tax-exempt limits seen as pivotal event.</li>
<li>Investors expect dividend stocks to outperform due to ISA tax advantages: tax exemptions within limits and lower 9.9% taxation on excess amounts, boosting ISA-based equity investments.</li>
<li>ETF influence declining; ISA tax benefits may boost dividend plays, heightening interest in preferred stocks tied to efforts to redeem them, impacting equity costs.</li>
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Local stock market focuses on ISA tax benefits expansion; political push for higher tax-exempt limits seen as pivotal event.
Investors expect dividend stocks to outperform due to ISA tax advantages: tax exemptions within limits and lower 9.9% taxation on excess amounts, boosting ISA-based equity investments.
ETF influence declining; ISA tax benefits may boost dividend plays, heightening interest in preferred stocks tied to efforts to redeem them, impacting equity costs.


Pref-Centred Dividend Plays with Expanded ISA Tax Benefits in Value-Up Context

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<li>We discuss the importance of Hyundai Motor generating nearly 11.5 trillion won in operating profit in 2023, which is likely to be the highest among all Korean companies. </li>
<li>Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp combined are expected to generate operating profit of 20.7 trillion won in 2023, representing 57% of total operating profit of the top 10 Korean companies.</li>
<li>In 2023, Hyundai Motor plans a full-scale world-wide roll-out of its EV Ioniq 6. Furthermore, it set a dividend payout ratio at 25% or higher.</li>
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We discuss the importance of Hyundai Motor generating nearly 11.5 trillion won in operating profit in 2023, which is likely to be the highest among all Korean companies. 
Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp combined are expected to generate operating profit of 20.7 trillion won in 2023, representing 57% of total operating profit of the top 10 Korean companies.
In 2023, Hyundai Motor plans a full-scale world-wide roll-out of its EV Ioniq 6. Furthermore, it set a dividend payout ratio at 25% or higher.


Hyundai Motor: Highest Operating Profit Among All Korean Companies in 2023

South Korea

Hyundai Motor Company manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The Company also sells various auto parts and operates auto repair service centers throughout South Korea. Hyundai Motor provides financial services through its subsidiaries.

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