1. What Happened? UNICHEM Invests ₩6.5B in Car Covering Business

UNICHEM plans to acquire tangible assets, intangible assets (technology), and inventory from KG Trust for ₩6.5 billion by April 30, 2026, to enter the car covering business. This investment represents 3.49% of their total assets and aims to increase sales and profits.

2. Why This Decision? Addressing Poor Performance and Seeking New Growth

UNICHEM has been experiencing declining sales and operating losses due to rising raw material prices, increased competition, and higher costs. Entering the car covering market is a strategic move to secure new growth engines and diversify their business to mitigate risk.

3. What’s Next? Analyzing Opportunities and Risks

  • Opportunities:
    • Potential for increased sales and profits through the new business.
    • Risk diversification through business diversification.
  • Risks:
    • Financial burden from the ₩6.5 billion investment.
    • Uncertainty of the new business and investment recovery risk.
    • Possibility of continued poor performance in existing businesses.
    • Vulnerability to exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations.

4. What Should Investors Do? Careful Analysis and Observation are Crucial

Investors should consider both the positive and negative aspects of UNICHEM’s entry into the car covering market. It is crucial to carefully analyze the specific performance of the new business, the possibility of a turnaround in existing businesses, the management’s ability to execute strategies, and changes in the external environment before making investment decisions.