ASTA

ASTA's Largest Shareholder Changes with 25.19% Stake Transfer to SD Biosensor and Payment Date Extended to September


  • ASTA's largest shareholder Jo Eung-joon and related party Kim Yang-seon have signed an agreement to transfer 4,127,204 shares to SD Biosensor Inc. at 7,950 KRW per share for a total of approximately 32.8 billion KRW.
  • SD Biosensor, which already held 7.33% stake, will acquire a total of 5,327,204 shares representing 32.52% ownership, becoming the new controlling shareholder.
  • The balance payment date has been postponed from June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026, and the management change will occur after appointing directors at an extraordinary general meeting.
  • SD Biosensor is a large medical device company with total assets of about 3.2 trillion KRW and revenue of 710.6 billion KRW, but recorded a net loss of 513.4 billion KRW for fiscal 2025.
  • [AI Summary]This change in ASTA's largest shareholder does not directly affect existing shareholder value as it involves no capital inflow to the company; however, SD Biosensor's financial health and management capabilities will be key factors for future stock performance.

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • [Correction of Description] Execution of Stock Transfer Agreement Involving Change of Largest Shareholder
  • Company: ASTA (246720)
  • Submission: ASTA Co., Ltd.
  • Under KRX KOSDAQ Market Division

  • Shares: 16,381,300
  • Price: 6,070 KRW
  • Market Cap: 99.4 B KRW