Largest Shareholder Kiwi No.1 Association Acquires 856,898 Shares, Boosting Stake to 46.30% in Ascendio


  • Largest shareholder Kiwi No.1 Association acquired 856,898 new shares (approx. KRW 1 billion, at KRW 1,167 per share) via a third-party allotment rights offering in Ascendio, increasing its stake from 43.93% to 46.30%.
  • The acquisition price of KRW 1,167 per share represents a premium of approximately 8.7% over the closing price of KRW 1,074 as of the report base date (May 22, 2026).
  • The entire acquisition amount (approx. KRW 1 billion) was funded from internal funds.
  • The members of Kiwi No.1 Association include Kyungnam Pharmaceutical (59.3%), Fantagio (33.3%), and four others, with Kyungnam Pharmaceutical acting as the managing member.

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Report on Large Shareholding (General)
  • Company: Ascendio (012170)
  • Submission: Kiwi No.1 Association
  • Receipt: 05-22-2026