Enchem Reduces Convertible Bond Repayment Burden... To Repurchase and Retire KRW 75 Billion Over Three Years

Removal of Early Redemption Rights and Provision of Collateral
Buyback and Cancellation of 75 Billion Won over Three Years
Full Repurchase of Remaining CBs in 2029

Global electrolyte specialist Enchem has decided to amend the terms of its 14th Unsecured Convertible Bonds with Warrants (14CB) to ease the company's short-term repayment burden.

Exterior view of Enchem headquarters in Cheonan. Enchem

On the 27th, Enchem announced that the proposed changes to the bond terms had been approved at the 14CB bondholder meeting held at the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations Hall in Seoul. Based on this decision, the company plans to proceed with subsequent procedures, including court approval.

The amendments include the removal of early redemption rights, the provision of collateral, and a phased buyback and cancellation of bonds. Over the next three years, Enchem plans to purchase and retire 25 billion won worth of 14CB each year, totaling 75 billion won, and in 2029, the company intends to buy back all remaining CBs in full.

As a result, the company is able to spread out what was previously a concentrated, large-scale repayment burden over a short period, increasing the predictability of mid- to long-term capital management. Enchem is also aiming to improve profitability by streamlining its global production bases, enhancing cost structures, and managing cash flow more effectively.

Recently, Enchem has been shifting its management strategy from one focusing on external growth and expansion to one that emphasizes profitability and operational efficiency. The company is strengthening the profitability of its electrolyte business by improving the operational efficiency of its existing global production hubs while also optimizing organizational and cost structures.

Enchem is also working to secure local financing to expand its business in North America. The company plans a reverse triangular merger between its U.S. subsidiary, Enchem America Inc., and the Nasdaq-listed company The GrowHub Limited (TGHL), aiming to lay the foundation for business expansion and attracting investments in the region.

An Enchem official stated, "The approval of the proposed amendments to these terms is significant as it alleviates short-term repayment pressures and secures a stable base for business operations. We will focus on managing our financial structure and cash flow, while ensuring the competitiveness of our global electrolyte business is translated into tangible profitability."

The official added, "We will continue to improve the operational efficiency of global production sites and enhance our cost structure to raise corporate value, while building greater trust among bondholders, shareholders, and the market."

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