One day prior to the EGM, Korea Zinc's Chairman Choi is trying to capitalize on the "cross-shareholding limitation system" in order to retain control of the company.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction to the Proxy Battle
Cross Shareholding Limitation System Description
Transaction Details and Circular Investment Structure
Legal Opinions and Stakeholder Positions
Analysis of Major Shareholders of Young Poong
Boomeranged on Fri, 7 Mar 2025 16:45
Seoul Central District Court ruled today that it will allow introduction of cumulative voting system for Korea Zinc. Now, MBK will have difficulty controlling majority of the BOD. However, the court also determined that it was wrong for Korea Zinc to restrict Youngpoong’s voting rights just before the EGM of shareholders by using the mutual share restriction. M&A for Korea Zinc is not over.