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SEOUL, Aug 2 Asia Pulse - A South Korean consortium signed a formal contract for the takeover of Hanbo Iron & Steel Co. on Saturday.
The consortium of INI Steel Co. (KSE:004020) and Hyundai Hysco Co. (KSE:010520) said it will take over management of the steelmaker around late August after consulting with creditors and winning approval from Hanbo shareholders.
The consortium of Hyundai Motor Group's steelmaking arms was picked as the prime bidder for Hanbo Iron in late May.
INI Steel and Hyundai Hysco had initially offered to pay 910 billion won (US$779 million), but reportedly adjusted the price downward to 870-880 billion won after due diligence revealed Hanbo's financial position was weaker than expected.
"We will first focus on restarting the construction of facilities at Hanbo's Dangjin plant," an INI Steel official said, requesting anonymity.
Dangjin, ...
Source: HighBeam Research, FORMAL CONTRACT ON SALE OF S KOREA'S HANBO IRON INKED.