Affinity Equity Partners abandons 1.573 trillion won Lotte Rental acquisition after KFTC rejection, with headquarters removing Korea head and blocking SK Rent-a-Car sale plan, leaving Lotte Group facing resale at potentially lower prices while Affinity avoids penalty liability under contract terms.
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Affinity's Lotte Rental Acquisition, SK Rent-a-Car Sale Both Collapse - Leadership Shaken

Affinity Equity Partners abandons 1.573 trillion won Lotte Rental acquisition after KFTC rejection, with headquarters removing Korea head and blocking SK Rent-a-Car sale plan, leaving Lotte Group facing resale at potentially lower prices while Affinity avoids penalty liability under contract terms.

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South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has blocked Affinity Equity Partners’ bid to acquire Lotte Rental, citing concerns that the merger with SK Rent-a-Car would restrict competition in the domestic rental car market.
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KFTC Blocks SK Rent-a-Car–Lotte Rental Merger on Competition Concerns

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has blocked Affinity Equity Partners’ bid to acquire Lotte Rental, citing concerns that the merger with SK Rent-a-Car would restrict competition in the domestic rental car market.

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