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CJ Group mulls joining JoongAng Ilbo bid in consortium with Dow Kiwoom

CJ Group may seek to acquire management control of JoongAng Ilbo in a consortium with Dow Kiwoom Group, according to the investment banking industry. CJ did not submit a letter of intent in the preliminary bid, but it is discussing a joint move ahead of the final bid due Oct. 19. JoongAng Ilbo is being sold under Hana Bank’s supervision, with limits on late bidders. The sale is via a third-party allotment capital increase.