Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Cross Asset Strategy

The Korea Exchange announced its KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances today. There were 17 new additions and 17 deletions for KOSDAQ150. Most of the stocks that were expected to be included in KOSDAQ 150 were officially included in the rebalance. However there were a few surprises. For example <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanos-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16796:1" rel="noopener">Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS),</a>which was one of the stocks that was expected to be included in KOSDAQ150, did not get included in this indext this time. On the other hand, the following stocks including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sang-a-frontec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20692:1" rel="noopener">Sang A Frontec (089980 KS)</a>, Novarex (194700 KS(, CIS (222080 KS), MedPacto (215980 KS), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/koreacenter-com-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28329:1" rel="noopener">Koreacenter.com Co Ltd (290510 KS)</a>, and Soulbrain (357780 KS) which were not on the top of the lists of getting selected into the KOSDAQ150 index by the locals, were formally selected be part of the new KOSDAQ150 inclusions.  The Korea Exchange also made changes to the KRX300 index. Although the KRX300 index is not currently as important as KOSPI200 and KOSDAQ150 indices, it is increasingly gaining in importance among the local institutional investors. The KRX300 had 33 new additions and 35 deletions.

The Korea Exchange announced its KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances today. There were 17 new additions and 17 deletions for KOSDAQ150. Most of the stocks that were expected to be included in KOSDAQ 150 were officially included in the rebalance. However there were a few surprises. For example Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS),which was one of the stocks that was expected to be included in KOSDAQ150, did not get included in this indext this time. On the other hand, the following stocks including Sang A Frontec (089980 KS), Novarex (194700 KS(, CIS (222080 KS), MedPacto (215980 KS), Koreacenter.com Co Ltd (290510 KS), and Soulbrain (357780 KS) which were not on the top of the lists of getting selected into the KOSDAQ150 index by the locals, were formally selected be part of the new KOSDAQ150 inclusions.  The Korea Exchange also made changes to the KRX300 index. Although the KRX300 index is not currently as important as KOSPI200 and KOSDAQ150 indices, it is increasingly gaining in importance among the local institutional investors. The KRX300 had 33 new additions and 35 deletions. 

KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 Indices Rebalances (Overlapping Additions & Deletions)

Equity Capital Markets

Our base case valuation of Kyochon F&amp;B IPO is EV of 380 billion won, a market cap of 411 billion won, and an implied price of 16,288 won (representing 32% higher than the high-end of the IPO price range of 12,300 won per share). Given the attractive upside to the IPO price range, we have a positive view of this IPO. We are also including Kyochon F&amp;B in our model portfolio. The book-building for the institutional investors starts on 28 October.

Our base case valuation of Kyochon F&amp;B IPO is EV of 380 billion won, a market cap of 411 billion won, and an implied price of 16,288 won (representing 32% higher than the high-end of the IPO price range of 12,300 won per share). Given the attractive upside to the IPO price range, we have a positive view of this IPO. We are also including Kyochon F&amp;B in our model portfolio. The book-building for the institutional investors starts on 28 October.

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The fried chicken business is big in Korea. Established in 1991, Kyochon F&amp;B ("Kyochon Chicken") is the top fried chicken franchise in Korea and it is getting ready to complete its IPO in November. In the world of F&amp;B, you have Coke vs. Pepsi, Shake Shack vs. Five Guys, and McDonalds vs. Burger King. In the Korean fried chicken business, you have Kyochon vs. other major players including BBQ, BHC, and Pelicana. 
The IPO price range of Kychon F&amp;B is from 10,600 won to 12,300 won. The IPO base deal size is from $53 million to $61 million. The expected market cap after the IPO is from 267 billion won to 310 billion won, according to bankers' valuation. The book-building for the institutional investors starts on 28 October 2020.
Kyochon F&amp;B is much smaller in size than the top three IPOs in Korea this year (SK Biopharm, Kakao Games, and Big Hit Entertainment). However, we believe that the Kyochon F&amp;B will draw a lot of interest among many institutional investors, especially that have long-term investment horizons. 
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The fried chicken business is big in Korea. Established in 1991, Kyochon F&amp;B ("Kyochon Chicken") is the top fried chicken franchise in Korea and it is getting ready to complete its IPO in November. In the world of F&amp;B, you have Coke vs. Pepsi, Shake Shack vs. Five Guys, and McDonalds vs. Burger King. In the Korean fried chicken business, you have Kyochon vs. other major players including BBQ, BHC, and Pelicana. 
The IPO price range of Kychon F&amp;B is from 10,600 won to 12,300 won. The IPO base deal size is from $53 million to $61 million. The expected market cap after the IPO is from 267 billion won to 310 billion won, according to bankers' valuation. The book-building for the institutional investors starts on 28 October 2020.
Kyochon F&amp;B is much smaller in size than the top three IPOs in Korea this year (SK Biopharm, Kakao Games, and Big Hit Entertainment). However, we believe that the Kyochon F&amp;B will draw a lot of interest among many institutional investors, especially that have long-term investment horizons. 


Kyochon F&B IPO Preview - Korean Fried Chicken At Its Best

Equity Bottom-Up

It was reported on August 25th (after market close) that a Hong Kong based private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners will purchase a 63.56% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/4739" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4739:1">Lock&amp;Lock Co Ltd (115390 KS)</a> for 633.2 billion won (US$561.6 million), or 18,000 won per share. As of August 25th, Lock &amp; Lock's share price was 12,950 won and market cap was 712 billion won. The acquisition price represents a 38.9% premium to the closing price on Friday. Lock &amp; Lock makes wonderful food containers. We use its products at our…

It was reported on August 25th (after market close) that a Hong Kong based private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners will purchase a 63.56% stake in Lock&amp;Lock Co Ltd (115390 KS) for 633.2 billion won (US$561.6 million), or 18,000 won per share. As of August 25th, Lock &amp; Lock's share price was 12,950 won and market cap was 712 billion won. The acquisition price represents a 38.9% premium to the closing price on Friday. Lock &amp; Lock makes wonderful food containers. We use its products at our…

Korea M&A Spotlight: Affinity Equity Partners Acquires Lock & Lock

In this report, we revisit our basket of Amazon related shorts in the Korean retail sector. On July 7th, we recommended going negative on a basket of Korean retail stocks. See our report, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/amazon-ready-to-start-e-commerce-service-in-korea-biggest-event-in-the-korean-retail-sector-in-2017" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:11951">Amazon Ready to Start E-Commerce Service in Korea: Biggest Event in the Korean Retail Sector in 2017</a>.The basket of Amazon related shorts, which includes seven companies listed below, is down 4.8% on average from July 7th to August 3rd. During this period, KOSPI is up 0.3%. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/5876" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5876:1">Bgf Retail Co Ltd (027410 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3867" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3867:1">Gs</a>…

In this report, we revisit our basket of Amazon related shorts in the Korean retail sector. On July 7th, we recommended going negative on a basket of Korean retail stocks. See our report, Amazon Ready to Start E-Commerce Service in Korea: Biggest Event in the Korean Retail Sector in 2017.The basket of Amazon related shorts, which includes seven companies listed below, is down 4.8% on average from July 7th to August 3rd. During this period, KOSPI is up 0.3%. Bgf Retail Co Ltd (027410 KS), Gs…

Revisiting Our Basket of Amazon Related Shorts in the Korean Retail Sector

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KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 Indices Rebalances (Overlapping Additions & Deletions)

We highlight the KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances. There are some interesting new names, especially among those that are over lapping in...

Douglas Kim

Kyochon F&B IPO Valuation Analysis

Our base case valuation of Kyochon F&B IPO is EV of 380 billion won, a market cap of 411 billion won, and an implied price of 16,288 won (32%...

Douglas Kim

Kyochon F&B IPO Preview - Korean Fried Chicken At Its Best

The fried chicken business is big in Korea. Kyochon F&B ("Kyochon Chicken") is the top fried chicken franchise in Korea and it is getting...

Douglas Kim

Korea M&A Spotlight: Affinity Equity Partners Acquires Lock & Lock

It was reported on August 25th (after market close) that a Hong Kong based private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners will purchase a 63.56%...

Douglas Kim

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KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 Indices Rebalances (Overlapping Additions & Deletions)

We highlight the KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances. There are some interesting new names, especially among those that are over lapping in...

Douglas Kim

Kyochon F&B IPO Valuation Analysis

Our base case valuation of Kyochon F&B IPO is EV of 380 billion won, a market cap of 411 billion won, and an implied price of 16,288 won (32%...

Douglas Kim

Kyochon F&B IPO Preview - Korean Fried Chicken At Its Best

The fried chicken business is big in Korea. Kyochon F&B ("Kyochon Chicken") is the top fried chicken franchise in Korea and it is getting...

Douglas Kim

Korea M&A Spotlight: Affinity Equity Partners Acquires Lock & Lock

It was reported on August 25th (after market close) that a Hong Kong based private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners will purchase a 63.56%...

Douglas Kim

Revisiting Our Basket of Amazon Related Shorts in the Korean Retail Sector

In this report, we revisit our basket of Amazon related shorts in the Korean retail sector. On July 7th, we recommended going negative on a basket...

Douglas Kim