NEW ENTITY: The combined company
SEOUL: Samsung Group announced the merger of two major affiliates, as the South Korean business giant accelerates restructuring efforts ahead of a generational power transfer within the founding Lee family.
The all stock deal, approved by the boards of both companies would see Samsung’s de facto holding company Cheil Industries – which has interests from fashion to theme parks – acquire general trade and construction affiliate Samsung C&T.
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