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