Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>There are increasing signs that the major tourism related stocks (inbound to Korea) such as Hotel Shilla, GKL, and Paradise are bottoming out driven by the strong growth of inbound Chinese visitors to Korea coupled with Korean government's promotional efforts to make 2016 the "Year of Visit to Korea."</li>
<li>The biggest driver of this positive change is the recent surge in Chinese visitors to Korea trend. Chinese visitors to Korea surged nearly 40% YoY to reach 0.55 million in January 2016. Bolstered by…</li>
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There are increasing signs that the major tourism related stocks (inbound to Korea) such as Hotel Shilla, GKL, and Paradise are bottoming out driven by the strong growth of inbound Chinese visitors to Korea coupled with Korean government's promotional efforts to make 2016 the "Year of Visit to Korea."
The biggest driver of this positive change is the recent surge in Chinese visitors to Korea trend. Chinese visitors to Korea surged nearly 40% YoY to reach 0.55 million in January 2016. Bolstered by…


Are Korean Tourism Stocks (Inbound) Bottoming?

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

For now, CJ officially denied to sell CJ O Shopping (035760). Now, the question is why the talk of possible sale of CJ O Shopping came out in the first place. Despite CJ’s denial, it seems to be true that CJ management made some actions for possible sale of CJ O Shopping. Yes, whether CJ is really serious about selling CJ O Shopping remains uncertain at this moment. But what seems certain is that CJ management and Chairman Lee Jay-hyun appear to be quite determined to concentrate their resources…

For now, CJ officially denied to sell CJ O Shopping (035760). Now, the question is why the talk of possible sale of CJ O Shopping came out in the first place. Despite CJ’s denial, it seems to be true that CJ management made some actions for possible sale of CJ O Shopping. Yes, whether CJ is really serious about selling CJ O Shopping remains uncertain at this moment. But what seems certain is that CJ management and Chairman Lee Jay-hyun appear to be quite determined to concentrate their resources…

South Korea

Hana Tour Service Inc. wholesales a variety of travel related services.  The Company provides outbound, inbound and domestic travel packages and cooperates with credit card companies and Internet shopping malls to market its services. Hana Tour Service also works as general sales agency (GSA) of overseas cruise and rail passes.

Lotte Tour Development Co., Ltd. provides various tour package service. The Company franchises travel agencies, offers home-based travel businesses, and provides leisure-travel information.  The Company also engages in property development and building management and operates duty-free shop business.

Lotte Tour Development Co, Ltd. (032350 KS)

Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. operates casino business.

Ananti Inc. operates as leisure clubs. The Company provides ananti penthouses, ananti coves, ananti clubs, hilton hotels, and other clubs. Ananti offers services throughout South Korea.

E-World owns and operates an amusement park.  The Company's services include theme park rides, movie theaters, concerts, and restaurants.

Modetour Network Inc. provides a wide range of travel services. The Company's main services include overseas bookings, package tours, air courier services, and discount airline ticketing services.

Shinsegae Food Co., Ltd. caters company restaurants, schools, and hospitals. The Company also markets and provides various groceries to food companies and restaurants.  Shinsegae Food operates family restaurants as well.

SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets various golf balls and other golf related products.  Volvik mainly provides its products to Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

Yong Pyong Resort Co., Ltd. operates recreational resorts.  The resorts feature guest rooms and suits, golf course, ski course, water park, and other water sports facilities.  The Company also engages in real estate business focused on leisure facilities.

ME2ON Co., Ltd. focuses on game entertainment.  The Company's business engages in video game, arcade game, online game, mobile game, PC game and social casino games.

PLENUS Co., Ltd. sells take-out boxed meals through a franchise system as well as operates Japanese restaurants.  The Company also sells foodstuff, packaging material, and business uniforms.

LiJiang YuLong Tourism Co., Ltd. provides travel services in Lijiang, Yunnan. The Company provides cableway transportation, bus transportation, food and beverages services, and other related tourism services.

Hna-Caissa Travel Group is in the business of public transportation catering service, including airline catering and railway catering services. It also provides hotel catering services.

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. operates a chain of upscale steak houses. The Company's restaurants are located throughout the United States and in several international locations.

ARCLAND SERVICE CO., LTD. operates a restaurant chain based in Tokyo. The Company mainly serves pork cutlets and barbecue.

HIDAY HIDAKA Corp. operates a chain of Oriental noodle and Chinese restaurants mainly in Saitama Prefecture.  The Company produces noodles, soup, and dumplings at its own factory.

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates tourist attractions, golf clubs, hotels, and other travel related activities.  The Company also provides passenger transportation as well as freight forwarding and cargo services.

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong (308 HK)

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong

Collins Foods Ltd. operates fast-food restaurants.  The Company operates chains of steak and chicken restaurants in Australia.

Formosa International Hotels Corporation operates hotels in Taipei.  The Company provides health club, laundry, business meeting, and other hotel services. In addition, Formosa operates restaurants, night clubs, and hotel management consulting.

Chuy's Holdings Inc. is a full-service restaurant concept offering a distinct menu of authentic Mexican food.  The Company operates chains throughout Texas, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Paradise Co., Ltd. is a gaming company that operates casino facilities in South Korea and Kenya.  The Company offers games, such as roulette, black jack, baccarat, and big wheel.  Paradise, through its subsidiaries, operates retail and hotel business.

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Paradise Co Ltd (034230 KS)

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CJ O Shopping (035760) For Sale? Why?

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