External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Daishin Securities

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Consensus beat expected for 1Q25, with OP estimated at W1.41tn (+5.3% YoY); Earnings surprise ahead</li><li>Growth in premium appliance sales and strong performance in subscriptionbased appliance rentals/HVAC should help boost profitability</li><li>2025 valuation at its trough; earnings growth to deepen undervaluation</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Consensus beat expected for 1Q25, with OP estimated at W1.41tn (+5.3% YoY); Earnings surprise aheadGrowth in premium appliance sales and strong performance in subscriptionbased appliance rentals/HVAC should help boost profitability2025 valuation at its trough; earnings growth to deepen undervaluationContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

LG Electronics (066570 KS) - Earnings Surprise on Horizon; Time to Reassess!

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-telecom-co-ltd-bbccd86c-474d-4a4d-946d-10e911a225a2" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:395:1" rel="noopener">SK Telecom (017670 KS)</a> plans to raise around US$280m via selling its 2%+ stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakao-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15002:1" rel="noopener">Kakao Corp (035720 KS)</a>.</li>
<li>Kakao’s recent performance hasn’t been particularly great and the stock has been suffering even since the Kakao Pay management scandal in 2021.</li>
<li>In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the recent updates.</li>
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SK Telecom (017670 KS) plans to raise around US$280m via selling its 2%+ stake in Kakao Corp (035720 KS).
Kakao’s recent performance hasn’t been particularly great and the stock has been suffering even since the Kakao Pay management scandal in 2021.
In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about the recent updates.


Kakao Corp Placement - Momentum Isn’t Great but It Is a Small Deal

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>China's smartphone industry experienced significant growth in Q3 2024 amid escalating trade tensions and tariffs</li><li>LG Electronics expands manufacturing operations in India with a new plant while liquid cooling for servers faces challenges</li><li>Royole Technologies, a Chinese foldable phone pioneer, files for bankruptcy, and Taiwan boosts defense autonomy in response to global tensions Huawei set to launch Mate 70 series on Nov 26.</li></ul>

China's smartphone industry experienced significant growth in Q3 2024 amid escalating trade tensions and tariffsLG Electronics expands manufacturing operations in India with a new plant while liquid cooling for servers faces challengesRoyole Technologies, a Chinese foldable phone pioneer, files for bankruptcy, and Taiwan boosts defense autonomy in response to global tensions Huawei set to launch Mate 70 series on Nov 26.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2024): China smartphone market, 3Q 2024.

<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.

Equity Analyst, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

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<li>LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.</li>
<li>The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.</li>
<li>With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.</li>
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LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.
The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.
With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.


LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

South Korea

LG Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets digital display equipment and home appliances. The Company produces and markets flat panel televisions, A/V products, washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators as well as telecommunications equipment such as smart phones and tablets.

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