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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] On Monday, private equity firm Hahn & Company (Hahn & Co.) announced that it has completed the acquisition of an 85% stake in SK Specialty from SK Group for approximately KRW 2.6 trillion.
Hahn & Co. finalized the deal nearly three months after signing a stock purchase agreement (SPA) on December 23, 2023.
SK Specialty is a global leader in the production of specialty gases, which are essential for semiconductor and display panel manufacturing processes. The company holds the world's largest market share for nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and tungsten hexafluoride (WF6), key materials used in advanced semiconductor production.
Following the transaction, Hahn & Co. now owns 85% of SK Specialty, while SK Group retains the remaining 15% stake. Hahn & Co. has committed to ensuring employment stability for SK Specialty’s employees, recognizing their role as the foundation of the company’s technological competitiveness, and to continuing investments in future growth.
With this acquisition, Hahn & Co. aims to reinforce its track record of forming trusted partnerships with major domestic conglomerates and acquiring leading manufacturing firms to enhance global competitiveness.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
