Kakao Games Announces 240 Billion KRW Third-Party Allotment Capital Increase at 13,747 KRW per Share (45% Premium to Current Price), Change in Largest Shareholder and Strategic Investment
Kakao Games has decided on a third-party allotment capital increase of approximately 240 billion KRW, issuing 17,458,354 new shares at 13,747 KRW per share to raise operating funds.
The issue price was set without discount from the reference price and represents a premium of about 45% over the current market price of 9,480 KRW, offsetting dilution concerns for existing shareholders.
The allottee is L Triple A Investment LLC, whose ultimate limited partners include LY Corporation and Kakao Corp. via Petrichor No.6 Private Investment Fund. This strategic investment is expected to bring long-term partnership.
Payment date and listing date have been changed to June 19, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively; new shares are subject to a 1-year lock-up, easing overhang concerns.
Simultaneously, the allottee will purchase shares from the current largest shareholder, resulting in a change of control.
The proceeds will be used for financial stability enhancement and global competitiveness growth investments.
[AI Comprehensive Analysis]This capital increase is positive due to the high premium issuance and strategic investor attraction. Short-term uncertainty from dilution and control change exists, but long-term financial structure improvement and global expansion are expected.
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Filing: [Correction of Description] Report on Major Events (Decision on Paid-in Capital Increase)