Oriental Life Insurance to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Woori Financial via Stock Exchange – Opposition Only 0.6%, No Termination Ground
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Oriental Life Insurance to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Woori Financial via comprehensive stock exchange.
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Opposition period ended: only 4,396,004 shares (0.6%) opposed, well below the 20% threshold that could terminate the contract.
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SEC: US ownership in Oriental Life (excluding Woori) is under 10%, so Form-CB will be filed instead of Form F-4.
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Appraisal right price: 8,505 won per share (based on volume-weighted average price as of Apr 23, 2026).
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Contract can be terminated by Oriental if total appraisal payment exceeds 200 billion won.
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Exchange ratio based on Woori's exchange value of 34,589 won; total new shares to be issued: 8,696,875.
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Existing treasury shares of Oriental will be cancelled; shares acquired via appraisal rights will receive Woori shares.
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Future merger with ABL Life Insurance under review but not confirmed.
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Oriental Life expected to be delisted after the exchange.
KOSPI Filing Information
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Filing: [Correction of Description] Report on Major Matters (Decision on Stock Exchange and Transfer)
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Company: Tongyang Life Insurance (082640)
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Submission: Tongyang Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
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Receipt: 05-14-2026