Outlines Key Benefits of the Increased Dividend and Share Repurchase Program, Which Will Help Narrow Samsung C&T’s Steep Trading Discount Relative to NAV
Highlights That the Two Shareholder Proposals are Fully Aligned with Global Institutional Investors’ Policies Which Encourage Publicly Traded Companies to Balance Returns with Growth
Visit www.UnlockSCTValue.com to Download a Copy of the Presentation and Obtain Information About the Investor Group’s Value-Enhancing Shareholder Proposals
NEW YORK & LONDON & SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ANDA Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“ANDA”), City of London Investment Management Company Limited (“CLIM”), Whitebox Advisors LLC (“Whitebox”) and other long-term shareholders (collectively, the “Investor Group,” the “Group” or “we”) are significant shareholders in Samsung C&T Corporation (KRX: 028260) (“SCT” or the “Company”), with collective ownership in excess of 1% of the Company’s common shares. Today, CLIM and Whitebox released a presentation detailing the two value-enhancing shareholder proposals (the “Shareholder Proposals”) submitted for consideration at the Company’s March 15, 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
The Investor Group’s Shareholder Proposals will pave the way for SCT’s share price to reflect the true value of its assets. They include:
Key benefits of the Shareholder Proposals include:
The Investor Group encourages all stakeholders to visit www.UnlockSCTValue.com to download a copy of the presentation, share their views and sign up for important updates.
FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS WILL ENCOUNTER EARLY VOTING DEADLINES – WITH SOME AS EARLY AS MARCH 5, 2024. THE VOTING DEADLINES SET BY THE VOTING AGENTS ARE NOT THE OFFICIAL VOTING DEADLINES SET BY THE COMPANY.
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About ANDA
ANDA Asset Management Co., Ltd. is a leading asset management firm that invests across both traditional and alternative assets in Korea. Founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, ANDA’s investment philosophy is grounded in proprietary research, capital growth and preservation with a focus on delivering superior, long-term returns for our investors.
About CLIM
CLIM is a UK headquartered asset management firm, established in 1991. CLIM is a long-term investor in global markets via closed-end funds and other securities using a value-based approach exploiting anomalies between price and intrinsic value. CLIM has a strong focus on corporate governance and regularly engages with portfolio companies to enhance shareholder value.
About Whitebox
Whitebox Advisors LLC is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager that seeks to generate optimal risk-adjusted returns for a diversified base of public institutions, private entities and qualified individuals. Founded in 1999, Whitebox invests across asset classes, geographies, and markets through the hedge fund vehicles and institutional accounts we advise. The firm maintains offices in Minneapolis, Austin, New York, London and Sydney.
1 Based on the Company’s closing share price of KRW 129,500 as of 28 Dec 2023. Under the Shareholder Proposals, the dividend yield will rise to 3.5% (vs 2.0%) while the buyback program will allow 2.4% of total shares outstanding to be repurchased.
Contacts
Longacre Square Partners
Charlotte Kiaie / Bela Kirpalani, +1 646-386-0091
SCTInvestorGroup@longacresquare.com
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