A&F Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of 71,170 common shares at KRW 42,150 per share for gross proceeds of KRW 2,999,815,500 on December 22, 2021. The transaction will include participation from new investor Sung Bo Chemicals Co. Ltd. for 10.33% stake in the company. The transaction is by way of third party capital increase. The payment date for the shares is expected on December 27, 2021. The shares are subject to a hold period of one year from the date of issue. The transaction has been approved by board of directors of the company.