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

Official Changes in Korea FSC's Dividend Rules: Ramifications from a Trading Perspective

Dividend Record Date Changes Already in Progress in Korea: Trading Ramifications

Where Are We Now Regarding New Dividend Distribution Procedure in Korea?

Preemptive/Appraisal Rights to Parent Company Shareholders in ECO Listing in Korea

New Regulations on Split-Off Listing in Korea: Complete Details & Trading Implications

Appraisal Rights (& Possibly Preemptive Too) To Be Granted in an ECO in Korea

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Clepsydra Capital

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

Event-Driven

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<li>The exercise price is the arithmetic average of weighted average prices for the past two months, the past month, and the past week from the day before the board resolution.  </li>
<li>Considering the governance structure of most local companies, a split-off will still be more likely to be preferred than a spin-off. Split-offs will emerge despite the mandate of appraisal rights.</li>
<li>We should look into staggering spread openings, with the pricing done on a two-month window, as a downward price revision will likely intensify toward the announcement with mandatory appraisal rights.</li>
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The exercise price is the arithmetic average of weighted average prices for the past two months, the past month, and the past week from the day before the board resolution.  
Considering the governance structure of most local companies, a split-off will still be more likely to be preferred than a spin-off. Split-offs will emerge despite the mandate of appraisal rights.
We should look into staggering spread openings, with the pricing done on a two-month window, as a downward price revision will likely intensify toward the announcement with mandatory appraisal rights.


Korea FSC: Official Mandate of Appraisal Rights in Split-Offs & Trading Ramifications

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Korea FSC: Official Mandate of Appraisal Rights in Split-Offs & Trading Ramifications