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KOREAN AIR'S BID FOR KAI FACES ROUGH SAILING.

AsiaPulse News

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SEOUL, Feb 2 Asia Pulse - Korean Air's (KSE:003490) attempt to take over Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the nation's sole aircraft producer, hit a snag due to difficulties in negotiations with one of KAI's top shareholders, industry insiders said Monday.

The national flag carrier signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery Ltd. (KSE:042670) in late August to acquire Daewoo's 28.1-percent stake in KAI for between 102 billion won (US$87.1 million) and 129.8 billion won.

The two sides, however, have not yet concluded a formal contract due to disagreement over the takeover price, and the MOU expired more than three months ago.

Sources say Korean Air wants to pay less than 129.8 billion won, the face-value of the 28.1-percent stake, while Daewoo demands the nominal value.

The insiders said the airline may not actively seek to acquire the firm ...

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