Kwangmoo to Sell 114.3 Billion Won in Samsung Electronics Shares... Secures Funds for M&A and Share Buybacks

KOSDAQ-listed company Kwangmoo will sell a portion of its holdings in Samsung Electronics shares, amounting to 114.3 billion won, through a series of on-market transactions. The company plans to realize investment returns through this sale and utilize the proceeds as growth capital for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), share buybacks, and operating funds.

Kwangmoo announced on the 8th that its board of directors had held a meeting on the 7th and passed an agenda item titled “Decision to Transfer Shares and Equity Securities of Other Corporations.”

As a result, the company plans to sequentially sell 359,620 shares of Samsung Electronics that it currently holds on the market by December 30. The timing and volume of the sales will be determined after comprehensive consideration of Samsung Electronics’ share price, market conditions, and the company’s funding needs.

Kwangmoo purchased Samsung Electronics shares several times last year, with an average acquisition price of 59,667 won per share. Based on the closing price of 318,000 won as of July 6, the value of the company’s holdings is estimated at 114.3 billion won, representing an unrealized gain of approximately 92.9 billion won. The estimated return is about 433%.

The company intends to use the funds secured through this sale for pursuing M&A, share buybacks, and operating funds. In particular, it plans to actively pursue mergers and acquisitions aimed at expanding revenue and improving profitability to strengthen its growth foundation.

A Kwangmoo official stated, “Since the second half of last year, we have reviewed the acquisition of more than 10 companies, but for various reasons, we have not been able to reach a final contract. We are currently reviewing M&A opportunities with several promising candidates and plan to complete an acquisition within this year to lay the foundation for revenue growth and improvement in operating profit.”

The company expects that the liquidity secured through the sale of Samsung Electronics shares will amount to 49.41% of its total assets and 52.96% of its equity, thereby significantly enhancing its financial flexibility. Based on this, it will continue to pursue a variety of investment activities aimed at increasing corporate value.

Kwangmoo is monetizing the significant unrealized gains from its Samsung Electronics investment to secure resources for future growth and the enhancement of corporate value through M&A and share buybacks.

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