[Feature Stock] Aekyung Chemical Soars on Expectations for Competitive Bidding for Aekyung Industry

On July 2, Aekyung Chemical, a subsidiary of Aekyung Group, showed a double-digit surge in early trading.

As of 10:00 a.m. on the same day, Aekyung Chemical's share price was trading at 12,360 won per share, up 17.38% from the previous session. Earlier in the session, the stock had soared by more than 20%.

This buying momentum is interpreted as a response to news that five qualified preliminary bidders have been shortlisted as Aekyung Group moves to sell its 63.38% stake in Aekyung Industry, currently held by its holding company AK Holdings and others. Expectations for a competitive takeover battle have driven the stock price higher.

At the same time, Aekyung Industry rose by 2.39%. AK Holdings also maintained a strong upward trend.