All posts tagged Korea M&A
Lone Star KEB Update: Potential buyers not in position to acquire
The sale of Korea Exchange Bank by Lone Star may take a relatively long time to succeed, Edaily reported, citing market sources.
The article cites Lee Go-Eun, an analyst at Shinhan Investment, as saying that potential buyers such as KB Financial …
Woori Privatization Update: ADIC rumored to be interested
The Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) is rumored to have shown interest in buying the South Korean government's holding in Woori Finance, according to the Seoul Economic Daily. The
Exit opportunities in Asia prompts rise in PE fundraising
Reuters, on Friday, reported on the rise of Asia private equity fundraising - After a dismal 2009, private equity fundraising appears to be showing signs of life in Asia,
Coca-Cola Beverage Company Korea acquires Hankook Beverage
Coca-Cola Beverage Company Korea, has acquired 100% of Hankook Beverage, an unlisted peer, reported Money Today. According to Coca-Cola Beverage's press release, the company made the acquisition in order
Daewoo International Update: Preliminary bidding scheduled for 15 March
Preliminary bidding for Daewoo International, the listed South Korean wholesaler, is scheduled to take place on 15 March, reported Edaily. The report, which cited industry sources, stated the financial
Lotte Group seeks to continue shopping spree
Lotte Group has had an active start to 2010, acquiring Buy the Way and the department and discount stores of GS Retail, but they may have bigger plans
Korea’s M&A market gaining steam
As temperatures finally start to rise in Korea, the M&A market might also be heating up according to the article 'Flurry of mergers on horizon', in Korea's JoongAng
Jeju Bank’s largest shareholder Shinhan Financial could acquire 21.43% stake
Shinhan Financial, the listed South Korean financial firm, was rumored to be a potential buyer for the Jeju Bank stake held by South Korean government, the E-Today reported. Jeju
Daewoo E&C Update: TR Consortium misses deadline for submitting letter of confidence
The TR Consortium did not submit its letter of confidence in the acquisition of Daewoo E&C by the deadline asked by Kumho Asiana, E-Today reported. The report cited
Daewoo E&C Update: Acquisition to gain pace as FIs agree to put back option price
KDB's acquisition process for Daewoo E&C is expected to speed up, as they have received agreements from 15 financial investors out of 16 over the put back option price,
