Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The Korea Exchange introduced the Corporate Value Up program on the KIND website. This is a voluntary system aimed at boosting the corporate value of listed Korean companies.</li>
<li>Five key investment indicators for the 2,400+ listed Korean companies include PBR, PER, ROE, dividend payout, and dividend yield. The detailed data these indicators can be easily downloaded on excel. </li>
<li>Corporate Value Up program is a marathon, not a sprint. In this race, the runners (Korean companies) also need some water (such as improvements to dividend/corporate income tax policy).</li>
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The Korea Exchange introduced the Corporate Value Up program on the KIND website. This is a voluntary system aimed at boosting the corporate value of listed Korean companies.
Five key investment indicators for the 2,400+ listed Korean companies include PBR, PER, ROE, dividend payout, and dividend yield. The detailed data these indicators can be easily downloaded on excel. 
Corporate Value Up program is a marathon, not a sprint. In this race, the runners (Korean companies) also need some water (such as improvements to dividend/corporate income tax policy).


Korea Exchange Launches the Disclosure of Corporate Value Up Program on KIND System

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

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Event-Driven

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<li>Korea banned all short selling in March 2020 and resumed short selling only on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150</a> index constituents in May 2021.</li>
<li>News reports indicate that there could be another short sell ban as soon as the coming week. Indications are that the ban could last 6 months.</li>
<li>There are many implications of a total short sell ban including futures backwardation, market manipulation, and no emerging to developed market promotion.</li>
</ul>


Korea banned all short selling in March 2020 and resumed short selling only on KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 index constituents in May 2021.
News reports indicate that there could be another short sell ban as soon as the coming week. Indications are that the ban could last 6 months.
There are many implications of a total short sell ban including futures backwardation, market manipulation, and no emerging to developed market promotion.


Korea Short Sell Ban: Background, Manipulation, Holdings, Flows, Short Interest, Implications

<ul>
<li>On 17 July, SK Innovation (096770 KS) officially announced a merger with SK E&amp;S. The merger ratio between SK Innovation and SK E&amp;S has been set at 1 to 1.1917417.</li>
<li>We believe this is the wrong timing for this merger from SK Innovation's point of view. SK Innovation is trading at near three year lows.</li>
<li>This merger is likely to generate backlash from KKR which holds SK E&amp;S redeemable convertible preferred stock (RCPS) worth 3.1 trillion won.</li>
</ul>


On 17 July, SK Innovation (096770 KS) officially announced a merger with SK E&amp;S. The merger ratio between SK Innovation and SK E&amp;S has been set at 1 to 1.1917417.
We believe this is the wrong timing for this merger from SK Innovation's point of view. SK Innovation is trading at near three year lows.
This merger is likely to generate backlash from KKR which holds SK E&amp;S redeemable convertible preferred stock (RCPS) worth 3.1 trillion won.


SK Innovation's Merger with SK E&S: Bad Timing for SK Innovation and Higher Risks from RCPS

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

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

<ul>
<li>Yesterday, five companies disclosed dividend record dates and amounts. Hyundai Motor set record dates before March futures expired. Hyundai Motor offers single stock futures, presenting arbitrage opportunities.</li>
<li>Daily updates and monitoring of dividend arbitrage spread are crucial. Despite limited English support, KLCA webpage proves effective with prompt updates, simplifying the process.</li>
<li>KLCA webpage offers real-time updates and intuitive layout, ideal for dividend arbitrage trading preparation in the Korean market.</li>
</ul>


Yesterday, five companies disclosed dividend record dates and amounts. Hyundai Motor set record dates before March futures expired. Hyundai Motor offers single stock futures, presenting arbitrage opportunities.
Daily updates and monitoring of dividend arbitrage spread are crucial. Despite limited English support, KLCA webpage proves effective with prompt updates, simplifying the process.
KLCA webpage offers real-time updates and intuitive layout, ideal for dividend arbitrage trading preparation in the Korean market.


Tracking Dividend Record Dates: Hyundai Motor Leads, Best Monitoring Channel Revealed

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we analyze the top 10 performing stocks in KOSPI in each of the past five years (2019-2023) as well as for this entire period.</li>
<li>The top 10 performing stocks in KOSPI were up on average 310% in 2023, sharply outperforming KOSPI which was up 19%. </li>
<li>There are some important takeaways from a review of the top 10 performing stocks in each of the five years in KOSPI, including market cap, sector rotation, and turnarounds.</li>
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In this insight, we analyze the top 10 performing stocks in KOSPI in each of the past five years (2019-2023) as well as for this entire period.
The top 10 performing stocks in KOSPI were up on average 310% in 2023, sharply outperforming KOSPI which was up 19%. 
There are some important takeaways from a review of the top 10 performing stocks in each of the five years in KOSPI, including market cap, sector rotation, and turnarounds.


KOSPI Superperformance Stocks (2019-2023)

South Korea

Seoul City Gas Co., Ltd. supplies imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) for residential heating and cooking, for commercial heating and air conditioning, and for industrial purposes. The Company is also involved in the design and construction of gas supply facilities and the development of gas-related equipment and facilities.

E1 Corp. imports and sells liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Company supplies its gas to the domestic market.

KyungDong City Gas Co., Ltd. provides gas to eastern regions of Gyeongnam area in Korea.  The Company also maintains and sets up its piping works for gas distribution.

YESCO Co., Ltd. distributes liquefied natural gas (LNG) domestically in South Korea. The Company also provides LNG piping work services and installs gas equipment.

Daesung Energy Co., Ltd. supplies imported LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) for residential heating and cooking, commercial heating, air conditioning, and for industrial purposes.

Daesung Holdings Co., Ltd., an energy company, specializes in distributing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Daegu area.  The Company also provides pipe installation services. Daegu supplies gas for commercial, residential, and industrial purposes.

Incheon City Gas Co., Ltd. provides city gas in Incheon region and builds infrastructure to provide its service.  The company also provides maintenance services for gas pipe line and other related infrastructure.

GSE Co., Ltd. wholesales, and distributes liquefied natural gas (LNG) and      l iquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The company also develops Internet infrastructure software for e-business.

Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Holdings Co.,Ltd. through its subsidiaries, invests in, develops and manages diverse line of businesses.  The Company operates gas distribution, engineering, leisure, and real estate businesses. Hanjin invests in shipbuilding, transportation, and constructions.

Hanjin Heavy Ind & Const Holdings (003480 KS)

Korea Gas Corporation manufactures, wholesales, and distributes liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout South Korea. The Company also constructs and operates LNG receiving terminals and supplying networks for domestic distribution.  Korea Gas invests in LNG suppliers in Oman and Qatar.

KEIYO GAS CO., LTD. produces and sells gas to Western Chiba area.  The Company provides gas and energy products mainly for residential customers.  Keiyo Gas also manufactures and sells gas appliances such as water heaters and alarms.

Binhai Investment Company Ltd, through its subsidiaries, operates gas businesses.  The Company constructs gas pipeline networks, provides piped gas to customers in mainland China, wholesales and retails liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by way of refueling gas cylinders or tanks for domestic, industrial and commercial customers, and sell LPG equipment and domestic gas appliances.

Shin Shin Natural Gas Co., Ltd. distributes natural gas to household and non-industrial customers in Chung-Ho, Yung-Ho, Shin-Tien, and Shen-Keng of Taipei Hsien as well as Wen-Shan District of Taipei City.  Also, the Company sells gas equipment.

Xinjiang Torch Gas Co., Ltd. provides natural gas distribution services. The Company offers gas transmission, gas distribution, pipeline maintenance, and other related services. Xinjiang Torch Gas also sells pipe fittings, gas appliances, and accessories.

China Oil and Gas Group Ltd. is engaged in the investments in, and the operation and management of the natural gas and energy related business. Gas operations include city piped gas business, natural gas vehicle refilling stations, pipeline construction and operation, as well as transportation, delivery and distribution of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Shin Hai Gas Corporation distributes natural gas to household, industrial, and commercial customers in Taipei area.  The Company also installs and supplies gas distribution equipment and provides broad band internet services.

HIROSHIMA GAS CO., LTD. produces and supplies natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Chugoku region.  The Company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.  Hiroshima gas also constructs and maintains gas supply lines.  Additionally, the Company sells and leases gas appliances such as alarms.

Hsin-Kao Gas Company Ltd. distributes natural gas to household and commercial customers in the Kaohsiung area. The Company also sells and installs gas equipment.

Hsin Tai Gas Co., Ltd. distributes natural gas to household customers in Shulin, Tuchen, Sanhsia, Yinko, Luchou, Taishan, Wuku, Bali, and Linko of Taipei Hsien. The Company also sells gas equipment and provides installation services.

PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution Joint Stock Company trades and transports low pressure gas through pipelines in Vietnam. The company trades and transports natural gas, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and others. It is also involved in the trade of industrial gas, equipment, machines, chemical equipment, and means of transportation of petroleum sector. In addition, the company provides consulting and transfer technology services; and constructs industrial works, pipeline systems, stocks, and stations for petroleum sector. Further, it trades in, installs, repairs, and maintains conversion devices for means of transportation and machinery equipment of the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors; and executes to construct the technical infrastructure for industrial and residential areas. The company was formerly known as Vung Tau Low Pressure Gas Trading Enterprise. PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution Joint Stock Company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution (PGD VN)

PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution

Samchully Co., Ltd. an energy company, specializes in distributing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Incheon City and the Gyeonggi area.  The Company also distributes gas equipment including gas heaters, ranges, and ovens.  In addition, Samchully operates discount store and real estate leasing business.

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Samchully (004690 KS)

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Douglas Kim

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Media reports indicate that there could be a temporary short sell ban in Korea. This could lead to futures backwardation, market manipulation and a...

Brian Freitas

SK Innovation's Merger with SK E&S: Bad Timing for SK Innovation and Higher Risks from RCPS

This merger between SK Innovation and SK E&S is likely to be value-destroying from SK Innovation's viewpoint. It is also likely to generate...

Douglas Kim

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Here is the most recent list of companies that have finalized their dividend record date, among those that deferred the yearend dividend record...

Sanghyun Park

KOSPI Superperformance Stocks (2019-2023)

There are some important takeaways from a review of the top 10 performing stocks in each of the five years in KOSPI, including market cap, sector...

Douglas Kim

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