KNW Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of 3,924,646 common shares at a price of KRW 12,740 per share for the gross proceeds of KRW 49,999,990,040 on May 25, 2023. The transaction will include participation from new investor BGFecomaterials CO., LTD. for 3,924,646 shares. The common shares have a lock up period of 12 months.

The shares are allotted through third party allocation method. The transaction has been approved by the shareholders of the company. The expected date of acquisition is August 25, 2023.