Daily BriefsSouth Korea

Daily Brief South Korea: SK Innovation, Ssangyong Cement Industrial and more

In today’s briefing:

  • SK Innovation: Announces Share Cancellation of Nearly 4.92 Million Shares
  • Ssangyong C&E (003410 KS): Hahn & Co’s Tender Offer


SK Innovation: Announces Share Cancellation of Nearly 4.92 Million Shares

By Douglas Kim

  • On 5 February, SK Innovation (096770 KS) announced a large-scale shares cancellation of 4.92 million shares, representing 4.9% of outstanding shares. 
  • This is the first ever large scale shares cancellation for SK Innovation since it was first established in 2011.
  • All in all, despite the company’s disappointing results in 2023, the large scale share cancellation should help to support SK Innovation’s share price in the coming weeks. 

Ssangyong C&E (003410 KS): Hahn & Co’s Tender Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Today, 5 February, PE-outfit Hahn & Co commenced its Tender Offer for the 20.1% of shares not held in cement manufacturer Ssangyong C&E (003410 KS).
  • The Tender Offer price is ₩7,000/share, a 9.2% premium to last close; although shares did gain ~12.2% just prior to the Offer.
  • There is no minimum acceptance condition. Hahn & Co will purchase all shares tendered. Payment is the 8 March. This will trade tight. 

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