Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. </li>
<li>In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.</li>
<li>NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). </li>
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On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. 
In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.
NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). 


What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>LS Materials IPO price has been determined at 6,000 won per share, which is higher than the high end of the IPO price range (5,500 won). </li>
<li>A total 2,025 institutional investors participated in this IPO book building. The demand ratio was 396.8 to 1. The IPO offering amount is 87.8 billion won. </li>
<li>We believe that its share price is likely to trade higher than the high end of our valuation range (7,953 won per share) post IPO. </li>
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LS Materials IPO price has been determined at 6,000 won per share, which is higher than the high end of the IPO price range (5,500 won). 
A total 2,025 institutional investors participated in this IPO book building. The demand ratio was 396.8 to 1. The IPO offering amount is 87.8 billion won. 
We believe that its share price is likely to trade higher than the high end of our valuation range (7,953 won per share) post IPO. 


LS Materials IPO Bookbuilding Results Analysis

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<li>Our base case valuation of LS Materials IPO is target price of 6,628 won per share, which is 21% higher than the high end of the IPO price range.</li>
<li>We estimate LS Materials to generate sales of 155.5 billion won (down 4% YoY) and 197.2 billion won (up 26.8% YoY) in 2024. </li>
<li>LS Materials is one of the largest players globally in the large-size ultracapacitors, which stabilize power supply and are used to replace and supplement primary batteries and lithium-ion batteries.</li>
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Our base case valuation of LS Materials IPO is target price of 6,628 won per share, which is 21% higher than the high end of the IPO price range.
We estimate LS Materials to generate sales of 155.5 billion won (down 4% YoY) and 197.2 billion won (up 26.8% YoY) in 2024. 
LS Materials is one of the largest players globally in the large-size ultracapacitors, which stabilize power supply and are used to replace and supplement primary batteries and lithium-ion batteries.


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<li>LS Materials is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in late November. The IPO price range is from 4,400 won to 5,500 won per share. </li>
<li>According to the bankers' valuation, the expected market cap after the IPO is from 298 billion won to 372 billion won. </li>
<li>LS Materials is one of the largest players globally in the large-size ultracapacitors, which stabilize power supply and are used to replace and supplement primary batteries and lithium-ion batteries.</li>
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LS Materials is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in late November. The IPO price range is from 4,400 won to 5,500 won per share. 
According to the bankers' valuation, the expected market cap after the IPO is from 298 billion won to 372 billion won. 
LS Materials is one of the largest players globally in the large-size ultracapacitors, which stabilize power supply and are used to replace and supplement primary batteries and lithium-ion batteries.


South Korea

Samwha Electric Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing electrolytic and film capacitors.  The Company provides its products mainly to overseas markets.

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LS Materials IPO Bookbuilding Results Analysis

LS Materials reported excellent bookbuilding results. We believe that its share price is likely to trade higher than the high end of our valuation...

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LS Materials IPO Valuation Analysis

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LS Materials IPO Preview

LS Materials, a major player in large-size ultracapacitors, is set to complete its IPO in Korea with an expected market cap of 298 billion won to...

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What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies...

Douglas Kim

LS Materials IPO Bookbuilding Results Analysis

LS Materials reported excellent bookbuilding results. We believe that its share price is likely to trade higher than the high end of our valuation...

Douglas Kim

LS Materials IPO Valuation Analysis

Our base case valuation of LS Materials IPO is 6,628 won per share, 21% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. LS Materials is one of the...

Douglas Kim

LS Materials IPO Preview

​LS Materials, a major player in large-size ultracapacitors, is set to complete its IPO in Korea with an expected market cap of 298 billion won to...

Douglas Kim

LS Materials, a major player in large-size ultracapacitors, is set to complete its IPO in Korea with an expected market cap of 298 billion won to...