Theborn Korea (Ticker: 951070.KS) is a South Korean restaurant franchise, founded by celebrity chef Paik Jong-won. The company operates around 2,900 outlets across 25 brands, including New Maul Restaurant, Hong Kong Banjum, and Paik’s Coffee, offering diverse and affordable dining options.

Theborn Korea will list on KOSPI on November 6, 2024, with an IPO managed by Korea Investment & Securities and NH Investment & Securities. The offering raised approximately $73.45 million, valuing the company at 492 billion won ($354 million). Shares were priced at 34,000 won, above the initial range of 23,000 to 28,000 won per share. Proceeds will be used for menu development, brand expansion, and mergers and acquisitions. Chef Paik will retain about a 61% stake post-IPO.

AuGroup (Shenzhen) Cross-border Business Co. Ltd. (Ticker: 2519.HK) is a cross-border e-commerce platform specializing in household products, including furniture and home furnishings. The company will list its H-Shares on November 8, 2024, on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Main Board). AuGroup aims to raise up to HK$470 million (USD 60 million) through this IPO, offering nearly 30 million shares, with approximately 10% allocated for local investors. The share price range has been set between HK$14.56 and HK$15.60. Shares are sold in lots of 300, with an investor admission fee of HK$4,727.20.

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited is managing the offering. AuGroup previously faced challenges when it was banned by Amazon in 2021 for posting fake reviews, which impacted its revenue. However, the company has since adjusted its business strategies, reporting a 22% revenue increase in 2023 and a further 17% growth in the first four months of 2024.

Peak Resources LP (Ticker: PRB) is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company operating in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. Incorporated in Delaware and founded in 2011, Peak Resources LP plans to list on the NYSE American exchange on November 13, 2024.

The company is offering 4.7 million units at a price range of $13.00 to $15.00 per unit, aiming to raise approximately $65.8 million. The expected market capitalization at the offer is around $203.67 million. Janney Montgomery Scott, Roth Capital, and Texas Capital Securities are managing the offering, with Seaport Global as a co-manager.

Swiggy Limited (Ticker: Pending), an Indian on-demand convenience platform, will launch its IPO on November 13, 2024, with shares to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Founded in 2014 as a food delivery service, Swiggy has expanded into grocery deliveries with its Instamart service and entered the retail distribution market following its 2023 acquisition of LYNK Logistics Limited.

The IPO aims to raise approximately $1.35 billion through a combination of new shares and an offer for sale. Proceeds will support investments in Swiggy’s subsidiary Scootsy, technology infrastructure, brand marketing, and business growth. The company recently transitioned from a private to a public limited entity, aligning with its strategy for transparency and growth in the competitive Indian delivery market.

Garden Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 274A) is a Japanese company specializing in the operation of various restaurant chains. Its portfolio features popular brands such as "壱角家" (Ikkakuya), known for ramen, and "山下本気うどん" (Yamashita Honki Udon), focused on udon noodles. Other notable establishments include "肉寿司" (Niku Sushi), which offers meat-based sushi, and "鉄板王国 ステーキの王様" (Teppan Kingdom Steak no Osama), a teppanyaki and steak restaurant. The company actively engages in franchise development and has expanded its brand lineup through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Garden Co., Ltd. will list on November 22, 2024, on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The IPO aims to raise approximately $33.16 million, with an expected market capitalization of $103.63 million. The offering is managed by Tokai Tokyo.