KOSDAQ Stock Mergers Surge 24-Fold to 243 Cases in 4 Months After Delisting Rule Changes

According to Financial News, KOSDAQ-listed companies filed 243 stock merger applications between February 12 and July 2, surging 24-fold compared to 4 cases in the same period of 2024 and 10 cases in 2025. The spike follows Korea Exchange's implementation of stricter delisting rules effective July 1, which raised market cap thresholds to 20 billion won for KOSDAQ and introduced a 1,000-won minimum stock price requirement. Companies like Humax announced the absorption of its subsidiary Humax Holdings on June 30, citing increased delisting risk under the new framework. NP similarly proceeded with absorbing WizWick Studio (effective July 14) to maintain listing status. Stock mergers artificially increase share prices without affecting company fundamentals, helping firms meet regulatory thresholds.
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