Korea–US strategic investment frequently structures major industrial projects through SPCs.
Individual SPCs often range from $500M to $3B, producing 15–30 SPCs per year.
Accurate, consistent SPC valuation is essential for governance today and any future Umbrella SPC consolidation.
1. Why SPCs Require Independent Valuation
SPCs operate with:
- A defined mission and lifespan
- Dedicated assets and risks
- Incentive and compliance obligations
- Clear transfer or wind-down paths
Each SPC must be valued as a standalone enterprise.
2. Finite-Life Nature of SPCs
SPCs typically:
- Build or operate a facility
- Meet production or investment milestones
- Transfer assets
- Dissolve after obligations
Valuation requires:
- Finite-horizon DCF
- Terminal value via transfer/liquidation
- Incentive sunset analysis
- Multi-stage recovery modeling
3. Key SPC Valuation Components
A. Tangible Assets
Industrial facilities, equipment, shipyards, energy systems.
B. Operating Economics
CAPEX/OPEX curves, commissioning schedules, labor/logistics, regulatory impact.
C. Intangibles & IP
Process IP, engineering data, automation software, know-how.
D. Incentives & Risk
Grant structures, compliance, regulatory effects, residual liabilities.
4. SPC Valuation Methods
- Finite-life DCF (primary)
- Asset-based valuation
- IP and intangible valuation
- Cross-border economic adjustments
5. Preparing for Future Umbrella SPC Integration
An Umbrella SPC will manage:
- Risk smoothing across hundreds of SPCs
- Return normalization
- Long-term capital governance
This requires consistent, transparent SPC valuation using standards and comparable methods.
6. Why SPC Valuation Matters for Korea–US FDI
Given $20B/year in strategic FDI and $150B in industrial cooperation, SPC valuation ensures:
- Oversight and accountability
- Incentive compliance
- Cross-border transparency
- Portfolio readiness for Umbrella SPC formation
7. Who We Support
- Strategic investment bodies
- Public investment corporations
- Ministries and policy teams
- State economic agencies
- Industrial and infrastructure sponsors
8. Why Alpha Consulting US
Led by David Hahn, offering:
- Industrial tech/computer science background
- Lockheed defense engineering experience
- Multi-disciplinary valuation (CVA, ASA, MAFF, CM&AA, CCIM)
- Multi-state CGA and broker licenses
- Deep understanding of Korea–US industrial policy
We deliver clear, defensible SPC valuations ready for institutional and portfolio-level use.