Opthonics Receives Preliminary Approval for KOSDAQ Listing

Opthonics has received preliminary approval for listing on KOSDAQ.

According to Opthonics on the 23rd, the company plans to begin the IPO process with its lead underwriter, Korea Investment & Securities, aiming for a KOSDAQ listing within the year.

Opthonics is a specialized company that develops and manufactures optical gyroscope components, which are key parts of inertial navigation systems (INS) that detect the rotational speed of an object to precisely measure its position and orientation.

Notably, Opthonics is the only company in Korea to possess the technological capability for mass production of both ring laser gyroscope (RLG) and fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) components used in inertial navigation systems. By internalizing critical manufacturing processes such as ultra-precision low-speed polishing and PPM-level optical loss control coatings, the company has established a high entry barrier in the high-reliability defense optical market, securing leading companies in guided weapon systems and other key defense platforms as major revenue sources.

Opthonics’ optical components are installed in key clients’ laser inertial navigation systems and inertial measurement units, and are used in guided weapon platforms as well as tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters. Through repair and replacement demand covering the entire life cycle of the equipment, the company has built a sustainable and stable revenue ecosystem.

Lee Youngwoo, CEO of Opthonics, stated, "Opthonics is a leading company with the only optical gyroscope mass production system in Korea. Taking the KOSDAQ listing as an opportunity, we will contribute to the localization of defense components, accelerate entry into civilian sensor and global markets, and grow into a world-class sensor optics specialist."

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