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The Century

The Century-Wooyang Fishery Merger: Existing Shareholders' Stake Drops from 46.05% to 8.82%


  • The Century absorbs Wooyang Fishery at a merger ratio of 1:1,306.4, issuing 25,197,931 new shares to Wooyang Fishery shareholders
  • Post-merger, largest shareholder and related parties' stake rises from 53.95% to 91.18%, while existing minority shareholders' stake plunges from 46.05% to 8.82%
  • Pro forma combined assets reach 203.5 billion won, sales 57.9 billion won, net income 27.1 billion won, but severe dilution for existing shareholders
  • The Century (listed on KOSPI) acquires Wooyang Fishery (unlisted holding company) via a simplified merger for the disappearing company
  • Appraisal right exercise price set at 5,649 won; shareholders must submit written opposition before the shareholder meeting
  • New shares will be deposited with Korea Securities Depository for a mandatory one-year holding period after listing
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KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Report on Major Events [Decision on Company Merger]
  • Company: The Century (002420)
  • Submission: The Century Co., Ltd.
  • Receipt: 05-21-2026