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

Sanghyun Park

I investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

K-Bank's IPO Cancellation: What Led to This Move and Plan for a Comeback

The Story Behind K-Bank Leaking Pricing Details Before the IPO Prospectus Dropped

K Bank IPO - The Biggest IPO in Korea in 2024

Clepsydra Capital

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

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Compared to its overseas peers, K-Bank’s high valuation still stands out due to a significant gap in net income size relative to market cap.</li>
<li>The offering structure, with 50% secondary sales and weak lock-up commitments, means post-IPO float could spike to around 40%, making a stock price bump unlikely.</li>
<li>K-Bank’s crypto-focused model might attract investors valuing it as a crypto play, potentially influencing IPO pricing and post-listing stock performance.</li>
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Compared to its overseas peers, K-Bank’s high valuation still stands out due to a significant gap in net income size relative to market cap.
The offering structure, with 50% secondary sales and weak lock-up commitments, means post-IPO float could spike to around 40%, making a stock price bump unlikely.
K-Bank’s crypto-focused model might attract investors valuing it as a crypto play, potentially influencing IPO pricing and post-listing stock performance.


K-Bank’s IPO Details Out: Aggressive Pricing, but as a Crypto Play, It Might Surprise