Hanwha Investment & Securities issues "Hanwha Smart ELB No. 972" (equity-linked bond) with total offering of KRW 9.95 billion, face value KRW 10,000, issue price KRW 9,950 (discounted).
Underlying: KOSPI200 index, maturity 2029.02.27, principal protected (minimum 100%, maximum 114.4% repayment).
Auto early redemption: if underlying closes at >=90% of initial on each evaluation date, pays 2.40% to 14.40% (annualized ~4.80%). Probability of early redemption at 1st date: 84.27%.
As of end-2025, Hanwha's ELB outstanding balance: KRW 851 billion (public 844 billion, private 7 billion).
As of 2025.09.30, credit equivalent amount (derivatives exposure): KRW 944.4 billion (including ELS, ELB, DLB).
Issuer credit rating AA- (NICE, 2025.12.05); unsecured, not covered by depositor protection.
Early redemption available, but at 95%+ of fair value (90%+ within first 6 months), potential loss.