The financial investment sector is abuzz with excitement as several companies prepare to make their mark on the market this week. Notably, SKE Solutions is set to debut on the KOSPI, following its strategic decision to set its offering price at the upper end of the proposed range, garnering considerable institutional support.
On March 17, 2025, SKE Solutions officially entered the KOSPI. The company established its offering price at 15,000 KRW, hitting the high end of its desired range of 13,500 to 15,000 KRW. This move was largely influenced by the overwhelming interest from institutions, as 99% of them indicated pricing at or above the set upper limit. The company's operations primarily revolve around creating controlled environments for the production of secondary batteries and semiconductors, with major clients including LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On.
Despite the enthusiasm, it's worth noting some hesitation as only 18.41% of institutional investors participating in the demand forecast committed to holding their shares for the mandated period. This suggests potential volatility on the opening day, as investors could seek profits from allocations not subject to holding requirements.
Following SKE Solutions, two more companies are gearing up for their KOSDAQ listings: T-Enex Allotics and Hantech. Scheduled for March 20, T-Enex Allotics specializes in both robot automation and logistics automation, leveraging its expertise to deliver customized solutions from project planning to maintenance. The company has set its eyes on investing the 41.5 billion KRW garnered from its public offering predominantly in its robotic automation endeavors.
Hantech also plans to join the KOSDAQ on the same day, with its offering price finalized at 18,000 KRW. The company is divided between its chemical project division and tank production division, supplying equipment for oil and gas facilities and notable for its precision designs of industrial tanks.
On March 21, another notable listing will take place: SimPlatform. The company, founded in 2011, utilizes AIoT technology to collect, analyze, and utilize industrial data effectively. It has achieved strong interest from investors as 99% offered prices at or above the highest limit. CEO Kang Tae-shin expressed pride, stating, "This IPO will allow SimPlatform to reaffirm its AIoT technology capabilities, propelling us toward leading digital transformation efforts across various sectors."
Following this, Naurobotics will launch its public offering subscription for general investors from March 21 to March 24, aiming to secure funding for its upcoming KOSDAQ debut slated for next month. Established in 2016, Naurobotics is specialized in both industrial and service robotics. It boasts various product lines, including the Nuro Series of articulated robots, the Nuca Series of Scara robots, and the Nugo Series of autonomous mobile logistics robots.
Among its endeavors, Naurobotics offers comprehensive, one-stop solutions ranging from process analysis to education and training, catering to various industries and improving production efficiency. Despite consistently reporting operational losses over the past years, with 2023 sales projected at 10.4 billion KRW leading to substantial losses, Naurobotics maintains optimism. They forecast sales will rise to 25.5 billion KRW next year, turning profitability by then.
Through the listing, Naurobotics anticipates net proceeds of approximately 14.478 billion KRW to be allocated toward factory expansion, equipment investments, and significant research and development initiatives to boost their technological capacity. Of this amount, about 5.1 billion KRW is earmarked for R&D to strengthen their product line, with 2.3 billion KRW directed toward international marketing efforts, targeting overseas expansion.
This impressive lineup of listings not only highlights the substantial institutional interest but also reflects the growing importance of technological innovation within the robotics and automation sectors. With their strategic plans laid out, these companies are poised for impactful futures as they navigate the challenges of operating within competitive markets.