KakaoBank to Enter Capital Finance Sector with Planned Acquisition of Mastern Capital

Expanding Services into the Non-Banking Loan Sector
Securing Licenses and Operational Infrastructure After Acquisition Completion

KakaoBank is set to enter the capital finance business.

On June 25, KakaoBank announced that it is pursuing the acquisition of a 100% stake in Mastern Capital. This acquisition is part of KakaoBank's ongoing plan to enhance its corporate value. The move aims to establish a foundation for sustainable growth by expanding services into the non-banking loan sector.

Mastern Capital is a specialized credit finance company established in 2022 through a joint investment by Mastern Investment Management and NH Investment & Securities. It is engaged in lease financing and corporate finance, among other services. KakaoBank plans to complete the acquisition process by the end of this year at the earliest and secure the necessary licenses and operational infrastructure to enter the capital finance business.

Through this acquisition, KakaoBank will broaden its business portfolio into the non-banking loan sector. A KakaoBank representative explained, "By expanding the non-face-to-face financial capabilities and technological expertise we have accumulated since our launch into the capital finance market, we expect to innovate capital services that have traditionally been provided face-to-face, making them easier and more convenient to use."

KakaoBank plans to gradually expand its business areas within the capital finance sector, starting with installment financing. The company will also promote the digital transformation of the automotive finance market by collaborating with various partners, including automobile distribution platforms.

KakaoBank stated, "Through the phased expansion of our business, we will strengthen productive finance, enhance platform competitiveness and capital efficiency, and strive to increase our corporate value."

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