National Pension Service Reports 9.83% Stake in Kumho Petrochemical, Becomes Major Shareholder Through Open Market Purchases

National Pension Service NPS has filed a new report on the ownership of specific securities in Kumho Petrochemical.
As of June 26, 2026, NPS holds a total of 2,770,882 shares including 2,519,042 common shares and 251,840 preferred shares, representing a 9.83% stake.
The report includes the acquisition through open market purchases to become a major shareholder with over 10% ownership, along with a minor open market sale.
This disclosure is administrative in nature and does not involve new capital raising or dilution.
NPS is a credible institutional investor with high governance standards.
[AI Summary]NPS's initial report of a 9.83% stake in Kumho Petrochemical is a routine ownership disclosure with no material impact on capital structure or shareholder value. The acquisition to become a major shareholder was executed via open market purchases without dilution, and the presence of a stable institutional investor is confirmed.