On 4 February, numerous local media mentioned that there is an increasing probability of the Korean financial authorities introducing poison pill in order to improve corporate governance and M&A reforms.
The main purpose of the poison pill would be to increase shareholder value, encourage the management to focus on investment and employment, and effectively defend itself against M&A attempts.
Poison pill could have positive impact on companies with high levels of treasury shares and preferred shares. The uncertain outcome of National Assembly election in April remains a key risk.
On 4 February, numerous local media mentioned that there is an increasing probability of the Korean financial authorities introducing poison pill in order to improve corporate governance and M&A reforms. This would be part of the ‘Corporate Value Up Program’ in efforts to reduce the ‘Korea Discount’. The main purpose of the poison pill would be to increase shareholder value, encourage the management to focus on investment and employment, and effectively defend itself against M&A attempts.
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