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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 stake deal completed, top shareholder changes to Line Yahoo

Kakao Games\' largest shareholder has changed from Kakao to a special purpose company backed by Japan\'s Line Yahoo, after a share sale and a third-party allocated capital increase were completed. The deal also completed the payment of 300 billion won in new funds. The new top shareholder is LAAA Investment, which holds 33.43 percent. Line Yahoo and related parties hold 38.95 percent in total, while Kakao\'s stake fell to 14.68 percent.

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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.