Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>With the review period nearly complete, we see 15 potential changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a> at the December rebalance.</li>
<li>There could be index changes even before the December rebalance if there are prolonged trading suspensions and stocks migrate from the KOSDAQ Market to the KOSPI Market.</li>
<li>The potential adds have sold off hard over the last six weeks, similar to the performance at the June rebalance.</li>
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With the review period nearly complete, we see 15 potential changes for the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) at the December rebalance.
There could be index changes even before the December rebalance if there are prolonged trading suspensions and stocks migrate from the KOSDAQ Market to the KOSPI Market.
The potential adds have sold off hard over the last six weeks, similar to the performance at the June rebalance.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: Big Sell Off Among Potential Inclusions as Momentum Fades

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>Youngpoong Paper Mfg's shares declined sharply by 30% to 33,900 won today, trading only 190k shares (3% of ADTV). </li>
<li>There is high probability that this sell-off could be related to CFD related margin call. </li>
<li>Daiyang Metal, the largest shareholder of Youngpoong Paper Mfg, also dropped limit down today. The Korea Exchange has temporarily suspended trading of both Youngpoong Paper and Daiyang Metal. </li>
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Youngpoong Paper Mfg's shares declined sharply by 30% to 33,900 won today, trading only 190k shares (3% of ADTV). 
There is high probability that this sell-off could be related to CFD related margin call. 
Daiyang Metal, the largest shareholder of Youngpoong Paper Mfg, also dropped limit down today. The Korea Exchange has temporarily suspended trading of both Youngpoong Paper and Daiyang Metal. 


Youngpoong Paper Mfg: Concerns About CFD Related Selling - Another Margin Call?

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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EcoPro Materials / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ecopro-materials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36806:1" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS)</a> is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$470 million in a KRX IPO.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ecopro-materials-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:114725" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ecopro-materials-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:114976" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bear Case</a>.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we would pass on the IPO.</li>
</ul>



EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS) is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$470 million in a KRX IPO.
We previously discussed the IPO in EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bull Case and EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bear Case.
In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we would pass on the IPO.


<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ecopro-materials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36806:1" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS)</a> is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$477 million in a KRX IPO.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ecopro-materials-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:114725" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bull Case</a>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on weakening sector market sentiment, margin pressure likely to persist, cash burn, elevated leverage and high related-party transactions.</li>
</ul>



EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS) is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$477 million in a KRX IPO.
In EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on weakening sector market sentiment, margin pressure likely to persist, cash burn, elevated leverage and high related-party transactions.


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ecopro-materials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36806:1" rel="noopener">EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS)</a> is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$500 million in a KRX IPO.  </li>
<li>EcoPro Materials is offering 14.5 million shares at an IPO price range of KRW36,200-46,000 per share. Book building runs from 30 October to 3 November, with pricing on 7 November.  </li>
<li>The bull case rests on attractive addressable markets, aggressive production capacity expansion, ambition to be the leading non-Chinese player, strong revenue growth and improving cash conversion cycle. </li>
</ul>



EcoPro Materials (ECO123 KS) is a leading player in the electrode material industry. It is seeking to raise up to US$500 million in a KRX IPO.  
EcoPro Materials is offering 14.5 million shares at an IPO price range of KRW36,200-46,000 per share. Book building runs from 30 October to 3 November, with pricing on 7 November.  
The bull case rests on attractive addressable markets, aggressive production capacity expansion, ambition to be the leading non-Chinese player, strong revenue growth and improving cash conversion cycle. 


South Korea

LS Corp is a holding company, which operated subsidiaries including LS Industrial Systems, LS Cable, LS-Nikko Copper and LS Mtron.

Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation manufactures electrical power equipment. The Company produces and sells transformers, generators, and other related products. Hyosung Heavy Industries markets its products worldwide.

Hyosung Heavy Industries Corp (298040 KS)

Taihan Electric Wire Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of cables and wires, such as power, communications, copper rod, and enameled cables and wires.  The Company also produces stainless steel sheets and aluminum products including coils, sheets, and plates.  In addition, Taihan Electric offers information and communications equipment, such as optical transmission and network systems.

LS Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes electrical power equipment. The Company produces smart power equipment, smart automation equipment, smart railway equipment, and other related products. LS Electric also develops smart grid, micro grid, energy storage systems, and metal products.

CS Wind Corporation operates as a wind tower company. The Company manufactures and exports steel wind towers, while also offering aluminum platforms for wind towers. CS Wind extends its products and services globally.

Iljin Electric Co Ltd manufactures and sells electric products.  The Company's products include electric fittings, distribution lines, electrical equipment, and automated power distribution systems.  Iljin also builds power cable systems and produces aluminum casting products used in automobiles.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company operates communications and financial businesses.

Shinsung Delta Tech Co., Ltd. manufactures electronic components. The company's product includes control panel, top cover, drum tub, and blower for washing machine and air conditioner.  The Company also produces automobile part and light guide panel for Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD).

Cheryong Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells steel support equipment and components used for power supply and transmission.  The Company also produces transformers and synthetic resin products, including electric wire covering.

Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing a wide range of connectors used in automobiles, home appliances, and telecommunications devices, The Company also produces fiber-optic products, such as jumper cord assemblies, attenuators, couplers, and multiplexers.

SPG Co., Ltd, manufactures various types of industrial motors.  The Company's main products are induction motors, reversible motors, electromagnetic motors, shaded pole motors, and condenser run motors.

Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited manufactures power generation equipment. The Company produces and sells thermal generator set, nuclear power units, wind power equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment, and other products. Shanghai Electric Group also manufactures environmental protection equipment.

Shanghai Electric Group Company (601727 CH)

Henan Pinggao Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets electrical equipment. The Company produces high pressure plates, high voltage equipment, circuit breakers, switches, insulated switchgears, and other products. Henan Pinggao Electric also operates import and export businesses.

Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. manufactures household appliances, industrial motors, and smart cards.  The Company produces air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, dryers, single-phase motors, three-phase motors, inverters, rotary compressors, stepping motors, gear motors, and generators.

V-Guard Industries Limited produces and manufacturers stabilizers, pumps, cables, fans, and electrical and solar water heaters.

Shanghai Zhixin Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets electric equipment, including bus line slots, switch boxes, transformers, electric cables, and other related products.

Shanghai Zhixin Electric Co, Ltd. (600517 CH)

Amara Raja Batteries Limited specializes in the manufacture of industrial and automotive batteries. The Company manufactures industrial batteries primarily for the telecom and UPS sectors. Amara Raja manufactures automotive batteries for the original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket.

Guangdong HuaSheng Electrical Appliances Company Limited develops, produces and sells wiring components for household appliances. The Company's main products include air-conditioning components and power input components for household appliances.

Guangdong Huasheng Elctrcl Aplncs (002670 CH)

Finolex Cables Ltd. manufactures a wide range of telecommunication and electrical cables. The Company's products include flexible cables for appliances and industrial use electrification, winding wires, automobile cables, welding cables, and cables for submersible pumps. The Company also manufactures jelly filled phone cables, high frequency/radio frequency cables and PVC Sheets.

Xi'an Qiyuan Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Company Limited designs, develops, manufactures, sells and provides services for transformer equipment and components. The Company's main products includes iron core cutting equipment, routing equipment, transformer tank equipment, insulator processing equipment, tooling equipments and radiators etc.

Xian Qiyuan Mchncl And Elctcl Eqp (300140 CH)

Qingdao TGOOD Electric Co Ltd designs and manufactures electrical transformers and provides related technical services.  The Company also provides system solutions for the electrical transformer substations.

L&F Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures battery materials. The Company produces and sells cathode active materials, anode materials, electrolyte, separator, and other products. L&F markets its products throughout Korea.

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L&F (066970 KS)

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Brian Freitas

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In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we...

Arun George

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Arun George

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KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: Big Sell Off Among Potential Inclusions as Momentum Fades

With momentum fading in Korea, the selloff has hit the potential adds to the KOSDAQ150 especially hard. There could be a few constituent changes...

Brian Freitas

Youngpoong Paper Mfg: Concerns About CFD Related Selling - Another Margin Call?

​Shares of Youngpoong Paper Mfg dropped 30% today, possibly due to CFD related margin call. Daiyang Metal, its largest shareholder, also saw a...

Douglas Kim

EcoPro Materials IPO: Valuation Insights

In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive, and we...

Arun George

EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on weakening sector market sentiment, margin pressure likely to persist, cash burn, elevated leverage and high related-party...

Arun George

EcoPro Materials IPO: The Bull Case

The bull case rests on attractive addressable markets, aggressive production capacity expansion, ambition to be the leading non-Chinese player,...

Arun George

Shares of Youngpoong Paper Mfg dropped 30% today, possibly due to CFD related margin call. Daiyang Metal, its largest shareholder, also saw a...