Korea Zinc will proceed with its US smelter JV capital increase after a Seoul court rejected Young Poong and MBK Partners’ injunction, narrowing their stake gap to 2%.
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Korea Zinc's $8.4 billion US investment and share sale to a US government-backed entity face a legal challenge from Young Poong and MBK, who allege the deal aims to defend Chairman Choi's control; a court ruling is expected before the Dec. 26 share issuance.
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Young Poong Corp. and MBK Partners have filed for an injunction to block Korea Zinc's $2.2 billion rights offering to a U.S. JV, alleging it unlawfully defends management control; Korea Zinc counters the move is driven by strategic business needs.
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Young Poong Corp. and MBK Partners are seeking a court injunction to block Korea Zinc’s KRW 2.85 trillion ($2.2 billion) rights issue, citing concerns over governance and shareholder equity as the company pursues a major U.S. smelter investment with foreign partners.
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MBK Partners Vice Chairman Yoon Jong-ha criticizes South Korea's chaebol for tightly controlling listed company boards, citing lack of independence, low board diversity, and a focus on crisis management over value creation, as highlighted at the ACGA Seoul conference.
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MBK Partners, South Korea’s largest private equity firm, says the global PE market is in a structural adjustment phase, with governance reforms accelerating in Korea and Japan, and $5.5 billion raised for its sixth buyout fund as social responsibility becomes a core investment principle.
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South Korea’s private equity industry has grown rapidly, now accounting for over half of M&A deals, but faces challenges in scaling, value creation, and social responsibility amid global competition and regulatory scrutiny.
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MBK Partners increased its stake in Korea Zinc by acquiring 18,000 shares worth 20.6 billion won ($15.2 million), marking its first on-market purchase this year and raising its combined holding with Young Poong to 44.24% ahead of a key board reshuffle.
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South Korean lawmakers are urging government intervention in the Homeplus M&A after two small firms submitted bids, raising concerns over their financial capacity and calls for public funds to ensure stable management and protect jobs.
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The National Pension Service is considering increasing its domestic equity allocation and reviewing its overseas investment strategy to minimize FX market impact, while addressing losses from LBO private equity deals and denying political intervention in KT CEO appointments.
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Homeplus, once South Korea’s top retailer, faces a complex M&A process a decade after its record sale, as mounting losses, political intervention, and lack of buyers complicate its court-led rehabilitation.
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South Korea's financial regulator and lawmakers are calling for tighter oversight of private equity funds' leveraged buyout (LBO) practices, citing concerns over asset depletion and ESG compliance, with the Financial Supervisory Service preparing to strengthen regulatory frameworks.
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Kim Byung-ki of the Democratic Party urges the National Pension Service and financial institutions to consider withdrawing investments from MBK Partners over Homeplus controversy, citing stewardship and social responsibility principles.
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South Korea’s financial regulators are set to announce private equity fund reforms by year-end after MBK Partners, owner of Homeplus and Lotte Card, faced criticism over social responsibility and regulatory breaches.
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MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo apologized for the Homeplus and Lotte Card controversies at a parliamentary hearing, pledging to fulfill social responsibilities and address outstanding claims, as lawmakers criticized the firm's investment practices and called for compensation to affected parties.
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South Korea’s National Assembly Political Affairs Committee has summoned top executives from SK Group, MBK Partners, and Coupang as witnesses for the 2025 parliamentary audit, focusing on allegations of unfair intra-group support and platform trade practices.
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South Korea’s recent Lotte Card data breach has sparked debate over private equity’s role in cybersecurity, but experts say governance alone cannot explain such incidents, as similar breaches have occurred at firms with diverse ownership structures.
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Lotte Card CEO Cho Jwa-jin apologized for a data breach affecting 2.97 million customers, pledging to resolve the crisis and expressing willingness to resign after the fallout.
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MBK Partners, Lotte Card’s largest shareholder, emphasized its ongoing commitment to boosting security and IT investments, refuting claims that underinvestment or excessive dividends contributed to the recent data breach affecting 2.97 million customers.
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Lotte Group has strongly protested to Lotte Card, now owned by MBK Partners, over brand damage and customer confusion following a hacking incident, emphasizing that Lotte Card is no longer a group affiliate and urging swift action to protect affected customers.
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