AK Holdings unit Aekyung Chemical to absorb wholly owned Gwangju Investment Development

• AK Holdings subsidiary Aekyung Chemical will absorb its wholly owned subsidiary Gwangju Investment Development, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
• No new shares will be issued, leaving Aekyung Chemical's ownership structure and capital unchanged.
• The merger aims to streamline management, integrate resources and reduce duplicate costs, with no impact on consolidated financial position or earnings.
• Gwangju Investment Development, which provides management consulting and investment advisory services, will cease to exist following the merger.

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