Largest shareholder group raises stake to 41.44% via open market purchases... combined with share cancellation to boost shareholder value


  • Largest shareholder Im Hyeong-gi and related persons (Im Ju-hee, Im Ji-hyun) increased their collective stake from 40.07% to 41.44% through open market purchases from May 18-28, 2026 (131,772 shares, +1.37%p). Average purchase price around 3,125 won, similar to current market price of 3,075 won.
  • Im Ju-hee used 201 million won and Im Ji-hyun used 212 million won, totaling approx. 413 million won from personal funds. Sources: earned income and personal savings.
  • A treasury share cancellation of 350,000 shares was completed on Jan 15, 2026, reducing total outstanding shares from 10,000,000 to 9,650,000, preventing EPS dilution.
  • This filing is for routine management participation as the largest shareholder, not to influence management control. No specific plans for capital changes, dividends, or M&A.
  • [AI Comprehensive Analysis]The open market purchases by the controlling family signal confidence in the company's value, but the scale is modest and prices are near market, limiting short-term impact. The prior share cancellation is a positive shareholder action. Overall, a mildly positive event.

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Report on Large Shareholding (General)
  • Company: DAE DONG STEEL (048470)
  • Submission: Im Hyeong-gi
  • Receipt: 05-29-2026