공시 • Jun 04
Home plus Reportedly Puts Its Remaining Operations Up for Sale Home plus Co.,LTD. has put its remaining operations up for sale after agreeing to dispose of its supermarket arm, industry sources said on 02 June 2026, courting domestic and foreign buyers as the debt-laden retailer seeks funding ahead of a court-imposed restructuring deadline. According to the sources, Homeplus's sales adviser, PwC Korea, has sent teaser materials to more than 10 domestic and overseas strategic investors as part of a sale process for the retailer's hypermarket and online businesses. Potential buyers include South Korean retail groups LOTTE Corporation (KOSE:A004990), SHINSEGAE Inc. (KOSE:A004170) and CJ Corporation (KOSE:A001040), as well as Chinese e-commerce companies Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and Temu. The push follows Homeplus's May agreement to sell its supermarket unit, Homeplus Express, to Harim Group's NS Shopping for $80 million in cash, with the buyer also assuming part of the division's liabilities. The transaction would ease the retailer's liquidity strain, though additional funding would still be needed to stabilize operations, the company noted. "The sale of Homeplus Express is expected to improve liquidity, but because the proceeds will not be received for another two months, we need additional funding both to maintain operations until the cash inflow arrives and to implement the rehabilitation plan," the company said in a statement. An escalating liquidity crisis compounds the challenge, despite MBK Partners' provision of KRW 100 billion in debtor-in-possession financing in March. The company is currently seeking a KRW 100 billion bridge loan from its largest creditor, Meritz Financial Group, to sustain operations until cash from the Express sale arrives. The talks have deadlocked, however, with Meritz demanding a personal guarantee from MBK Chairman Michael Kim, immediate repayment once the proceeds land and a 6% interest rate. Homeplus must win court approval for its rehabilitation plan by July 3 or face the prospect of liquidation. Even if the court extends the deadline to September, industry observers warn that the risk of liquidation would rise sharply if the company cannot keep its remaining locations open, with dozens of stores already idled. Homeplus temporarily suspended operations at 37 low-performing locations from May through July, out of its 104 hypermarkets total. It has delayed wage payments to employees and struggled to keep shelves stocked as supplier payments have fallen behind. Some believe the better path is not a package sale of the remaining hypermarket and online operations, but carving out valuable real estate assets from operating units to lower the cost of acquiring the core retail business. "Finding a buyer for Homeplus's entire store network will be challenging, so selling prime locations separately could be one way to improve the chances of a deal," one industry official said. 공시 • Mar 11
CJ Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026 CJ Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026, at 09:01 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 26, pildong-ro, jung-gu, seoul South Korea 공시 • Feb 10
CJ Corporation announces Annual dividend CJ Corporation announced Annual dividend of KRW 3300.0000 per share, ex-date on March 30, 2026 and record date on March 31, 2026. 공시 • Oct 16
CJ BIO Showcases Science-Backed Nutrition Solutions at SSG 2025 CJ BIO will join SupplySide Global 2025 under the theme "Where Function Meets Clinical Proof." The company will present science-backed Nutrition Solutions for muscle health, beauty, and general wellness, supported by study data and research insight. NDI- Completed Strength Solutions for Every Muscle's Need. The lineup includes WellNrich Leanepic, a proprietary botanical extract designed to support muscle health naturally. It has successfully received FDA NDI Notification in July of 2025, demonstrating its safety and regulatory compliance in the U.S. market. Leanepic is a Plant-based Rosemary Concentrate, a proprietary extract refined by science and standardized to contain 50% ursolic acid for improved muscle health. Also featured is BiomeNrich™? POST M005 (pasteurized Akkermansiamuciniphila), the first Akkermansia strain to complete FDA New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification, s supporting both healthy aging and aging well--hel helping proactive individuals maintain vitality, mobility, and muscle health through microbiome innovation. BiomeNrich™? condition-specific biotic solutions support better sleep, radiant skin tone, enhanced skin immunity, and healthy weight management-- demonstrating how inner microbial balance translates into visible beauty and overall well-being. Holistic Health, Powered by Fermentation and Bifidobacterium Solutions featuring Lactiplantibacillusplantarum from kimchi and Bifidobacteria strains support gut health and overall well-being, while AMINATURE®? L-Arginine and L-Histidine contribute to personal care and vitality, offering a comprehensive approach to holistic wellness. 공시 • Jul 07
Cj Group to Launch Millstone Cue in August, A Game Changer in Content Creation CJ Group will launch its AI-powered video solution, Millstone CUE, this August, offering comprehensive services from video search and editing to content generation. The initial release will focus on automatically detecting and blurring people and objects within videos, with additional features to follow. Millstone CUE integrates proprietary AI Blur and AI Remover technologies that automatically detect and either blur or seamlessly remove individuals, brand logos and filming equipment appearing in video footage. Moving beyond traditional manual editing, the system understands the full context of a video and processes it automatically. Extensive testing has confirmed it can reduce editing time by up to 91%. 공시 • Mar 08
CJ Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 CJ Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 26, pildong-ro, jung-gu, seoul South Korea 
