Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>LG Display announced today that it will conduct a rights offering capital raise worth 1.36 trillion won. </li>
<li>The rights offering capital raise involves 142 million shares, which represent 39.7% of its existing outstanding shares. </li>
<li>We believe this rights offering will have a negative impact on LG Display's share price as it will significantly dilute existing shareholders. </li>
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LG Display announced today that it will conduct a rights offering capital raise worth 1.36 trillion won. 
The rights offering capital raise involves 142 million shares, which represent 39.7% of its existing outstanding shares. 
We believe this rights offering will have a negative impact on LG Display's share price as it will significantly dilute existing shareholders. 


LG Display: Announces a Rights Offering Capital Raise of 1.36 Trillion Won

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>LGD plans to invest $1B to expand OLED module production in Vietnam, signaling a commitment to growth in the technology sector.</li><li>Wolfspeed makes a bold move by firing CEO in response to slowdown in the electric vehicle industry, showing a willingness to adapt to market changes.</li><li>MiTAC introduces AIoT innovations for smarter cities and transportation, demonstrating a focus on advancing technology for the future.</li></ul>

LGD plans to invest $1B to expand OLED module production in Vietnam, signaling a commitment to growth in the technology sector.Wolfspeed makes a bold move by firing CEO in response to slowdown in the electric vehicle industry, showing a willingness to adapt to market changes.MiTAC introduces AIoT innovations for smarter cities and transportation, demonstrating a focus on advancing technology for the future.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Nov-2024): LGD invests $1B in Vietnam OLED production.

<ul><li>Luxembourg startup seeks EUR30M to expand global 5G IoT satellite operations, aiming for increased connectivity worldwide.</li><li>South Korea focuses on utilizing nuclear power to boost exports and ensure energy security for the nation's future.</li><li>Next-generation iPhone 17 models will feature LTPO OLED panels from Samsung and LG Display, enhancing display quality for users.</li></ul>

Luxembourg startup seeks EUR30M to expand global 5G IoT satellite operations, aiming for increased connectivity worldwide.South Korea focuses on utilizing nuclear power to boost exports and ensure energy security for the nation's future.Next-generation iPhone 17 models will feature LTPO OLED panels from Samsung and LG Display, enhancing display quality for users.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (02-Nov-2024): Luxembourg startup needs EUR30M for 5G IoT satellites.

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Event-Driven

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<li>While the short-selling ban for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200 INDEX</a> will remain in place until the first months of 2025, that does not prevent the index from pulling back.</li>
<li>Pullbacks, in this context, are an opportunity to buy, in the hope the index will rise higher from its current position.</li>
<li>Our models right now are showing a short-term WEEKLY OVERBOUGHT scenario coming in the next 2 weeks. Keep reading for more details.</li>
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While the short-selling ban for the KOSPI 200 INDEX will remain in place until the first months of 2025, that does not prevent the index from pulling back.
Pullbacks, in this context, are an opportunity to buy, in the hope the index will rise higher from its current position.
Our models right now are showing a short-term WEEKLY OVERBOUGHT scenario coming in the next 2 weeks. Keep reading for more details.


Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Novatek Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a> will initially use Novatek's DDIC (Display Driver IC) for the iPhone 16, but it will soon being replaced largely.</li>
<li>In 4Q24, there is a possibility of experiencing a decline, with a potential quarter-over-quarter decrease of approximately 5-10%.</li>
<li>The Chinese panel market continues to be a key battleground, and Novatek must navigate these challenges to remain competitive.</li>
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Apple (AAPL US) will initially use Novatek's DDIC (Display Driver IC) for the iPhone 16, but it will soon being replaced largely.
In 4Q24, there is a possibility of experiencing a decline, with a potential quarter-over-quarter decrease of approximately 5-10%.
The Chinese panel market continues to be a key battleground, and Novatek must navigate these challenges to remain competitive.


Novatek (3034.TT): To Utilizing on IPhone 16 DDIC Will Soon Be Largely Replaced by Korean Fabless.

South Korea

LG Display Company Ltd. develops and manufactures digital display products. The Company's products include thin film transistor-liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) for notebook and desktop computer monitors, TVs, and mobile phones. LG Display provides its products to overseas and domestic markets.

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LG Display: Announces a Rights Offering Capital Raise of 1.36 Trillion Won

LG Display announced today that it will conduct a rights offering capital raise worth 1.36 trillion won. We believe this will have a negative...

Douglas Kim

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Nov-2024): LGD invests $1B in Vietnam OLED production.

Companies such as LGD, MiTAC, Micron, and Foxconn make strategic moves in AI, IoT, and chip production while Samsung and YMTC Zhitai compete in the...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (02-Nov-2024): Luxembourg startup needs EUR30M for 5G IoT satellites.

Luxembourg startup seeks funding for global 5G IoT satellite expansion, South Korea boosts nuclear power for exports, iPhone 17 to feature LTPO...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

EQD | KOSPI 200 May Pullback Soon...

Pullbacks on the KOSPI 200 INDEX are currently a buy opportunity, given the short-selling ban still in place. We predict a short-term WEEKLY...

Nico Rosti

Novatek (3034.TT): To Utilizing on IPhone 16 DDIC Will Soon Be Largely Replaced by Korean Fabless.

In 4Q24, Novatek faces potential decline in Chinese panel market, with a potential QoQ decrease of approximately 5-10%, and the demand may start...

Patrick Liao

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LG Display: Announces a Rights Offering Capital Raise of 1.36 Trillion Won

LG Display announced today that it will conduct a rights offering capital raise worth 1.36 trillion won. We believe this will have a negative...

Douglas Kim

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Nov-2024): LGD invests $1B in Vietnam OLED production.

Companies such as LGD, MiTAC, Micron, and Foxconn make strategic moves in AI, IoT, and chip production while Samsung and YMTC Zhitai compete in the...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (02-Nov-2024): Luxembourg startup needs EUR30M for 5G IoT satellites.

Luxembourg startup seeks funding for global 5G IoT satellite expansion, South Korea boosts nuclear power for exports, iPhone 17 to feature LTPO...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

EQD | KOSPI 200 May Pullback Soon...

Pullbacks on the KOSPI 200 INDEX are currently a buy opportunity, given the short-selling ban still in place. We predict a short-term WEEKLY...

Nico Rosti

Novatek (3034.TT): To Utilizing on IPhone 16 DDIC Will Soon Be Largely Replaced by Korean Fabless.

​In 4Q24, Novatek faces potential decline in Chinese panel market, with a potential QoQ decrease of approximately 5-10%, and the demand may start...

Patrick Liao

In 4Q24, Novatek faces potential decline in Chinese panel market, with a potential QoQ decrease of approximately 5-10%, and the demand may start...