Acquisition of KRW 2.8 Billion Convertible Bonds from Affiliate Aribio


  • Decision to acquire KRW 2.8 billion (23.41% of equity) in convertible bonds issued by affiliate Aribio for joint development of next-generation vaccines
  • CB terms: 0% coupon, 4% yield at maturity, maturity 2029-05-11, conversion price KRW 27,000 (adjustable to 10,000~25,000 based on H1 2026 new drug sales)
  • Investor put option: Early redemption exercisable every 3 months from May 2027, with redemption rates escalating from 104% to 111.43% by Feb 2029
  • Issuer call option: From 1 year to 3 years, issuer can buy back 30% of holdings every 3 months at 104% yield
  • Aribio financials: 2025 revenue KRW 11 billion, net loss KRW 31.2 billion, equity KRW 61.1 billion, worsening from 2024 net profit KRW 3.9 billion. Audit opinion unqualified
  • Acquisition size is relatively large at 23.41% of equity

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Decision on Acquisition of Bonds with Warrants
  • Company: CHA Vaccine Research Institute (261780)
  • Submission: CHA Vaccine Research Institute
  • Receipt: 05-04-2026
  • Under KRX KOSDAQ Market Division