Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.</li>
<li>Currently, LG Energy Solution is trading at P/E of 46.5x in 2024 which is more than 100% higher than the P/E multiples of CATL (20.4x) and Tesla (19.2x) in 2024.</li>
<li>Our view is that in the long-term, LG Energy Solution should not trade at such high valuation premium to Tesla given the latter company's higher return on capital.</li>
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This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.
Currently, LG Energy Solution is trading at P/E of 46.5x in 2024 which is more than 100% higher than the P/E multiples of CATL (20.4x) and Tesla (19.2x) in 2024.
Our view is that in the long-term, LG Energy Solution should not trade at such high valuation premium to Tesla given the latter company's higher return on capital.


LG Energy Solution: Trading Strategy on End of ESOP Lockup & Valuation Comparisons

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Cross Asset Strategy

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In Depth: Behind the massive sell-off in Chinese wealth management products.
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Pfizer CEO dismisses reports of a Paxlovid generic for China.
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Local governments set to borrow $146 billion in first quarter.
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In Depth: Behind the massive sell-off in Chinese wealth management products.


Pfizer CEO dismisses reports of a Paxlovid generic for China.


Local governments set to borrow $146 billion in first quarter.



CX Daily: Behind the Massive Sell-Off in Chinese Wealth Management Products

Geopolitical Analyst, Steno Research, Steno Research

Mikkel Rosenvold

Geopolitical Analyst, Steno Research

Macro and Geopolitical Research House

Steno Research

Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. We are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, but have an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. The team is lead by Andreas Steno, previous global head of strategy at Nordea Bank, and Mikkel Rosenvold, former chief consultant in the Danish Ministry of Finance.

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<li>At the dawn of the EV-revolution, Bolivia is at risk of being the first failed lithium state. </li>
<li>Elon Musk has been pointed out as one of the key suspects behind political crisis in the country.</li>
<li>Read why there is still a bullish case for Bolivian lithium.</li>
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At the dawn of the EV-revolution, Bolivia is at risk of being the first failed lithium state. 
Elon Musk has been pointed out as one of the key suspects behind political crisis in the country.
Read why there is still a bullish case for Bolivian lithium.


<ul><li>Cover Story: China’s international air travel resumes, but Covid turbulence to delay takeoff</li><li>Pfizer’s Paxlovid to be dropped from national subsidy program as talks collapse</li><li>Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian transferred to Ocean Affairs Department</li></ul>

Cover Story: China’s international air travel resumes, but Covid turbulence to delay takeoffPfizer’s Paxlovid to be dropped from national subsidy program as talks collapseForeign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian transferred to Ocean Affairs Department

CX Daily: China’s International Air Travel Resumes, But Covid Turbulence to Delay Takeoff

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-meidong-auto-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10795:1" rel="noopener">China MeiDong Auto (1268 HK)</a> raised 800mn HKD in a top placement (px~15 HKD/share), resulting in a ~4% dilution, citing an opportunistic raise for M&amp;A.</li>
<li>While the company asserts there is a well-defined pipeline, it was not very specific on the size and scope of its targets which was not taken well by the market.</li>
<li>We continue to like the company, trading at a 15x/9x PE FY22e/23e, with a 5.2%/8.8% dividend yield (assuming an 80% payout ratio), with the optionality of M&amp;A potential. </li>
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China MeiDong Auto (1268 HK) raised 800mn HKD in a top placement (px~15 HKD/share), resulting in a ~4% dilution, citing an opportunistic raise for M&amp;A.
While the company asserts there is a well-defined pipeline, it was not very specific on the size and scope of its targets which was not taken well by the market.
We continue to like the company, trading at a 15x/9x PE FY22e/23e, with a 5.2%/8.8% dividend yield (assuming an 80% payout ratio), with the optionality of M&amp;A potential. 


Meidong: Capital Raise, There's Never a Right Time

United States

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LG Energy Solution: Trading Strategy on End of ESOP Lockup & Valuation Comparisons

This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.

Douglas Kim

CX Daily: Behind the Massive Sell-Off in Chinese Wealth Management Products

In Depth: Behind the massive sell-off in Chinese wealth management products. Pfizer CEO dismisses reports of a Paxlovid generic for China.

Caixin Global

Bolivia: The First Failed Lithium-State

Bolivia is at risk of being the first 'failed lithium state'. Is Elon Musk to blame? Find out in this article, where I also explain why there is...

Steno Research

CX Daily: China’s International Air Travel Resumes, But Covid Turbulence to Delay Takeoff

Cover Story: China’s international air travel resumes, but Covid turbulence to delay takeoff. Pfizer’s Paxlovid to be dropped from national subsidy...

Caixin Global

Meidong: Capital Raise, There's Never a Right Time

Despite its capital raise, Meidong is still a great investment, trading at a 15x/9x PE FY22e/23e, with a 5.2%/8.8% dividend yield (assuming an 80%...

Sameer Taneja

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