All posts tagged Woori Finance
Korean government starts sell-side due diligence on Woori Finance
The South Korean government started sell-side due diligence for Woori Finance on 13 September, reported Money Today.
The report cited financial sector sources as saying that the financial advisors on the sale have started the inspection, which is …
KT has no intention of acquiring Woori stake
KT, the listed South Korean telco, has no plan to acquire a stake in Woori Finance, the listed South Korean financial firm, Edaily reported, citing vice president Kim
Woori Finance approaches potential buyers
Woori Finance, the listed South Korean financial holding company, has approached POSCO and KT, to offer part of Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation's (KDIC) 57% stake in the company,
Two of Woori Finance’s subsidiaries to be sold separately
The South Korean government will likely sell Kyongnam Bank and Kwangju Bank, the unlisted subsidiaries of Woori Finance, in separate bidding processes, reported the Hankook Ilbo.
Woori Finance BOD likely to oppose selling Woori Investment & Securities
The board of directors of Woori Finance is likely to oppose the idea to sell Woori Investment & Securities in a separate bidding process, reported the Asia Economy. The
Government delays Woori Finance sale announcement
The South Korean government has confirmed that it has delayed the sale announcement for Woori Finance, the listed South Korean financial firm, until after mid-July, E-Daily reported on
KDB president opposes domestic bank mergers
The president of state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB), which is seeking to privatize a controlling stake in Woori Finance, is not in favor of mergers between local banks,
Hana Financial prepares for possible M&A
South Korean Hana Financial has raised a total cash reserve of KRW 2tn (USD 1.64bn) which can be used for potential M&A, reported Asia Today. The report, which cited
KB Financial president-nominee seeks diversification
The nominee for president of KB Financial would consider buying only the non-banking unit of Woori Finance, not the whole group, reported the Seoul Economic Daily. The report cited
Korean ‘mega-bank’ debate reopens
The soon to be appointed new head of KB Financial, has reignited speculation on the government's plan to create a Korean 'mega-bank', at a time when other global
