Hanyang Securities is soaring sharply from the start of trading after officially announcing its sale.
As of 9:04 AM on the 15th, Hanyang Securities is trading at 17,020 KRW, up 22.15% compared to the previous trading day.
In a pre-market disclosure on the same day, Hanyang Securities stated, "The largest shareholder, Hanyang Academy, is pursuing the sale of its shares," adding, "No specific decisions or confirmations have been made regarding the buyer, sale price, method, or schedule."
This disclosure follows the Korea Exchange's inquiry disclosure request on the 12th, asking Hanyang Securities about the largest shareholder's plan to sell shares.
It is known that Hanyang Academy, the largest shareholder of Hanyang Securities, is pushing for the sale of Hanyang Securities to supply liquidity to its affiliated construction company Hanyang Industrial Development and Hanyang University Hospital. Companies interested in acquiring Hanyang Securities include KCGI, Woori Financial Group, and LX Group.
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