All posts tagged Korea M&A
The largest Korean M&A deals 1H 2011
The ten largest Korean M&A deals in the first half of 2011 show diversification across industries, investment direction, and deal drivers.
The top three places on the list are taken up by pure domestic transactions, including the acquisitions of Hyundai E&C, …
Entekhab’s acquisition of Daewoo Electronics in jeopardy
The creditors of Daewoo Electronics, one of South Korea’s top three appliance makers, have failed to finalize the deal with selected preferred bidder, Iranian h0me appliance maker Entekhab,
Mahindra & Mahindra concludes Ssangyong acquisition
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the India-based automobile sector player, has concluded its acquisition of Ssangyong, the South Korea-based automobile company, reported The Times of India. The newspaper cited Pawan
Entekhab Industrial’s acquisition of Daewoo Electronics finalized soon
Creditors of Daewoo Electronics are likely to finalize the sale of the South Korean appliance maker to Entekhab Industrial as early as next week, reported the Korea Herald.
Korea’s first half M&A foreign direct investment totals $885mil
In the first half of 2010 M&A-type foreign direct investment (FDI) fell 43% as compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy's
Global pharma eyeing Korean acquisitions as nation becomes test-bed
Two thousand and nine was a bumper year for global pharmaceutical M&A, with drug makers’ deals amounting to U$147.2 billion, including Pfizer’s U$68 billion deal for Wyeth and
Local interest in M&A increasing, yet negative perceptions remain
The interest in pursuing M&A as a growth strategy is increasing amongst Korean companies, as many seek new growth opportunities. A survey of Korean executives conducted by Samsung Economic
Shinil Construction up for sale
Ernst & Young Han Young, the financial advisor for the sale of Shinil Construction, officially announced the sale of the unlisted South Korean construction company. According to the press
Ssangyong Motor draws interest from SM Group
SM Group, a South Korean conglomerate that has several listed subsidiaries under its wing, has showed interest in buying Ssangyong Motor, reported the Seoul Economic Daily. Ssangyong Motor,
Entekhab selected as preferred bidder for Daewoo Electronics
Woori Bank has chosen Iran-based Entekhab Industrial Group as a preferred bidder in the sale of Daewoo Electronics, the unlisted South Korean household electronic appliance maker,
