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Korea to Probe JYP Takeover Bid as Shares Surge
South Korea's financial regulator is closely watching a proposed takeover of JYP Entertainment by a Japan-linked investment group. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on October 27 it is monitoring the unusual pre-announcement of a tender offer for up to 50% of JYP, and will launch a swift probe if unfair trading is suspected, Yonhap reports. The group, identified as The NEXROC Group and SVCV, plans to start a tender offer on November 20, targeting shares worth about 750 billion won, according to Chosun Ilbo. JYP shares jumped over 14% in after-hours trading on October 26, and the company has stated it "has not received any proposal" regarding a stake acquisition, as reported by Chosun Ilbo and Koreaboo. Korean media and officials are questioning the investors' identities and financing ability, with the FSS calling the move "very unusual."
