Kyobo Securities Decides to Issue 6 Billion Won High-Risk ELS Linked to Samsung and SK Hynix, No Capital Change Thus No Dilution for Existing Shareholders


  • Kyobo Securities decided to issue the 21st and 22nd series of equity-linked derivative securities totaling 6 billion won with 3 billion won each, underlying assets being Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix common stocks
  • These securities are high-risk complex financial products with maximum loss rate of 100%, but the issuer Kyobo Securities has a credit rating of AA- ensuring reliable issuance
  • This issuance does not involve new share issuance so there is no dilution for existing shareholders; proceeds will be used for hedging and investment in financial instruments
  • Kyobo Securities posted consolidated net income of 139.3 billion won and total equity of 2.1207 trillion won with capital adequacy ratio exceeding regulatory requirements, indicating stable financial health
  • [AI Summary]This 6 billion won ELS issuance by Kyobo Securities is a routine funding and hedging activity with no capital change, thus neutral to shareholder value, with AA- credit rating the counterparty risk is low, but investors should be aware of potential total loss of principal and liquidity risk due to unlisted nature

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Additional Documents for Shelf Registration (Derivative-Linked Securities - Equity-Linked Securities)
  • Company: Kyobo Securities (030610)
  • Submission: Kyobo Securities Co., Ltd.

  • Shares: 113,962,961
  • Price: 9,450 KRW
  • Market Cap: 1,076.9 B KRW