Bain Capital transfers its 2% stake in Korea Zinc worth 514.1 billion won to Meritz Financial Group, which pledges to support Chairman Choi Yoon-beom with guaranteed returns, continuing the alliance structure established during the hostile takeover defense against Young Poong and MBK Partners in October 2024.
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'Two Years Later' - Value-Up Disclosures Lag Behind Japan, Meritz Financial Leads the Pack
South Korean companies' corporate value enhancement disclosures lag Japan with 39.4% KOSPI participation versus Japan's 86% over two years, while Meritz Financial leads with eight disclosures as lawmakers push mandatory requirements for low-PBR firms
Meritz Financial Group reappoints Vice Chairman Kim Yong-beom for fifth consecutive term through 2029, recognizing his leadership in achieving record 2.35 trillion won net profit and three consecutive years of "2 trillion won club" membership, demonstrating sustained growth momentum under his strategic direction.
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Meritz Financial Group Posts Record Net Profit of 2.35 Trillion Won in 2025, Joins '2 Trillion Club' for Third Consecutive Year
Meritz Financial Group posted a record net profit of 2.35 trillion won in 2025, joining the '2 Trillion Club' for a third consecutive year, though results missed market expectations.
Meritz Financial Group reported a record net profit of 2.35 trillion won for 2025, up 0.7% year-on-year, but below market expectations, and announced a 700 billion won treasury share retirement to enhance shareholder returns.
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Meritz Financial Group Posts Record Net Profit of 2.35 Trillion Won in 2025, Up 0.7%—To Retire 700 Billion Won in Treasury Shares
Meritz Financial Group reported a record net profit of 2.35 trillion won for 2025, up 0.7% year-on-year, but below market expectations, and announced a 700 billion won treasury share retirement to enhance shareholder returns.
South Korea’s corporate bond market remains robust with strong institutional demand, while perpetual bonds face undersubscription as rising government bond yields erode their yield appeal, highlighting diverging investor sentiment across credit sectors.
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Corporate Bonds Remain Strong While Perpetual Bonds See Lackluster Demand—Divergence in Absolute Yield Appeal
South Korea’s corporate bond market remains robust with strong institutional demand, while perpetual bonds face undersubscription as rising government bond yields erode their yield appeal, highlighting diverging investor sentiment across credit sectors.
Homeplus Requests DIP Loan Participation from Meritz and KDB
Homeplus has requested Meritz Financial Group and Korea Development Bank to join a 300 billion won ($225 million) DIP loan, aiming to resolve its liquidity crisis and implement restructuring plans.
'Meritz, Once Unstoppable, Hits 52-Week Low Despite Historic Bull Market'
Meritz Financial Group shares plunged over 6% to a 52-week low after a prosecutor’s raid on a top executive, despite a historic bull market and strong shareholder return policies.
Mirae Asset Securities has overtaken Meritz Financial Group as South Korea’s leading financial stock, posting a 336% three-year return amid surging trading volumes and a shift in market leadership driven by capital market reforms.
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Mirae Asset Surges Ahead—Secures Market Leadership with 336% Three-Year Return
Mirae Asset Securities has overtaken Meritz Financial Group as South Korea’s leading financial stock, posting a 336% three-year return amid surging trading volumes and a shift in market leadership driven by capital market reforms.
NICE Investors Service says Meritz Financial Group's support for Meritz Securities' 500 billion won CPS issuance will have limited impact on the group's credit rating, as guarantee limits are managed and capital adequacy improves.
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NICE Investors Service Says Meritz Financial Group's Reduced Capital Guarantee for Meritz Capital Limits Impact on Credit Rating as It Supports Securities CPS
NICE Investors Service says Meritz Financial Group's support for Meritz Securities' 500 billion won CPS issuance will have limited impact on the group's credit rating, as guarantee limits are managed and capital adequacy improves.
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