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Kakao Games launches first shareholder returns under new management, burns 500,000 treasury shares

Kakao Games said on Tuesday it will implement its first shareholder return measures since listing, including cancelling 500,000 treasury shares, introducing a restricted stock unit plan and reducing capital reserves. It will burn 500,000 shares worth about 29.9 billion won on July 15, and use the remaining 354,009 shares for employee RSUs. The company also plans to transfer reduced capital reserves to retained earnings after shareholder approval.

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From Kakao to Line Yahoo: KakaoGames launches new management setup

KakaoGames has launched a co-CEO management structure as it accelerates a shift to a Line Yahoo-led setup following a change in its top shareholder. Shareholders approved the appointment of Kim Tae-hwan and Lee Si-woo as inside directors, and the board later named them co-CEOs. The company said 300 billion won in new funds flowed in through a share sale and convertible bonds. Key tasks include detailing Line Yahoo synergies and delivering results from new game launches in the second half.

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Kakao Games eyes turnaround with management shake-up and new game push ahead of new top shareholder

Kakao Games is moving to replace its management ahead of a change in its largest shareholder from Kakao to an investment vehicle funded by Line Yahoo. The company plans to appoint two internal directors who are expected to become co-CEOs and to name a non-executive director from Petrico Partners. It also outlined five new game releases from the third quarter through year-end as it seeks a turnaround after six consecutive quarterly losses.