Kakao Reports Correction on Stock Option Grant (Reflecting Treasury Stock Cancellation)


  • Kakao decided to grant stock options to 1,888 employees on May 4, 2021 (347,363 common shares, exercise price 116,823 won)
  • Adjusted grant shares and exercise price due to treasury stock cancellation (from 349,251 shares/116,449 won to 347,363 shares/116,823 won)
  • Exercise period: 2023.5.4~2028.5.4, vesting 50% after 2 years, 50% after 3 years
  • Fair value: 27,603 won (binomial model, expected life 4.5 years, volatility 38%, risk-free rate 1.9%)
  • Total outstanding after correction: 4,459,563 common shares (excluding other shares)
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KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: [Correction of Description] Report on Grant of Stock Options
  • Company: Kakao (035720)
  • Submission: Kakao Corp.
  • Receipt: 04-30-2026