In today’s briefing:
- Latest Info on Value-Up Index Involving KRX & NPS: Potential Flow Trading Patterns
- Block Deal Prospects Arising from SK Group’s Corporate Reshuffle
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Latest Info on Value-Up Index Involving KRX & NPS: Potential Flow Trading Patterns
- The value-up index aims to align closely with the KOSPI 200’s composition, adjusting stock weights based on factors from KRX Governance Leaders 100 and KRX ESG Dividend Opportunities Index.
- Insiders confirm NPS will create new funds to track the value-up index, needing SAA adjustments and Fund Management Committee approval. Despite hurdles, government backing suggests smooth NPS involvement.
- Buybacks could cause passive outflows in KOSPI 200 rebalancing and inflows in value-up index rebalancing. This timing discrepancy could create a consistent passive flow pattern for these stocks.
Block Deal Prospects Arising from SK Group’s Corporate Reshuffle
- The declining appeal of the separator business prompts SK to seek buyers for SKIET through block deals amid financial pressures. The first deal is anticipated despite recent stock price drops.
- SK Ecoplant looks to sell its 37.6% stake in SK Oceanplant. Negotiations stall over the former major shareholder’s 20% stake, prompting consideration of a block deal.
- SK Bioscience, under SK Discovery, faces possible sale amid SK’s bio company reshuffle. SK Chemicals may bring SK Biopharm under its wing to help SK Inc focus on semiconductors/batteries.