In today’s briefing:
- Kum Yang: A Potential Delisting? [Murphy’s Law in Progress]
- Sherwin-Williams: The Lowe’s Partnership and the DIY Boom—What’s Next?

Kum Yang: A Potential Delisting? [Murphy’s Law in Progress]
- Murphy’s law is at progress for Kum Yang (001570 KS).
- On 21 March, Kum Yang’s external auditor gave a disclaimer of opinion on the on its audit report.
- Korea Exchange is becoming more serious about delisting shady companies, especially one that receives inappropriate audit opinions for two consecutive years.
Sherwin-Williams: The Lowe’s Partnership and the DIY Boom—What’s Next?
- The Sherwin-Williams Company recently concluded its earnings call for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, reporting both positive and negative aspects that investors might consider when evaluating the company’s performance and future potential.
- On the positive side, Sherwin-Williams experienced growth in several key metrics despite facing a challenging demand environment.
- For the full year, consolidated sales saw a slight increase, partly due to strategic investments aimed at gaining market share amidst softness in core accounts.