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Korea Zinc Faces Dramatic Stock Drop
Shares in Korea Zinc plunged by 29.9% on Wednesday, hitting the daily lower limit, following the announcement of a new stock issuance worth 2.5 trillion won ($1.81 billion). This development comes as the world’s largest zinc refiner grapples with an internal struggle for control of its $18 billion zinc empire against the Chang family of Young Poong.
New Stock Issuance Details
In a regulatory filing, Korea Zinc disclosed that its board approved the issuance of approximately 3.73 million shares priced at 670,000 won each—57% lower than the previous day's closing price of 1,543,000 won. Notably, 20% of these shares will be allocated to an employee ownership association, potentially strengthening the management's influence over the company.
Strategic Moves to Stabilize the Company
This announcement follows a $1.5 billion share buyback where Korea Zinc repurchased 9.85% of its shares at 890,000 won each, aiming to prevent significant stakeholders from selling their stakes to Young Poong and private equity firm MBK. The new share issuance aims to diversify the company's shareholder base and mitigate the risks associated with potential delisting from the stock market.
Out of the anticipated 2.5 trillion won raised, 2.3 trillion won will be allocated towards debt repayment. The new shares are expected to be listed on December 18.
