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1. IEL-iTronics Merger: What’s Happening?

IEL (307180) announced on September 4, 2025, that it will merge with its subsidiary, iTronics. iTronics is an information and communication technology company with estimated sales of KRW 20.1 billion and net profit of KRW 1 billion in 2024. The merger date is December 1, 2025, and trading has been suspended since September 4.

2. Why the Merger?

IEL aims to improve management efficiency and strengthen its business competitiveness through this merger. They anticipate synergy in information and communication infrastructure establishment and management, especially in connection with their future electric vehicle charging business. iTronics’ KRW 1 billion net profit is also expected to contribute to improving IEL’s consolidated financial statements.

3. What are the Potential Outcomes?

Increased Management Efficiency and Synergy
Partial Improvement of Financial Structure
Business Diversification and Enhanced Growth Momentum

Potential Increase in Short-term Financial Burden
Increased Stock Price Volatility
Uncertainty about Synergy between Businesses
IEL’s Existing Financial Health Issues

4. Investor Action Plan

Investors should closely monitor the synergy effects and improvements in financial soundness after the merger. It is crucial to develop an investment strategy from a mid-to-long-term perspective while being mindful of short-term stock price volatility. Careful analysis of the merger ratio, PMI process, business relevance, and continuous monitoring of IEL’s financial improvement are essential.

1. IL Science H1 2025 Earnings: What Happened?

IL Science reported KRW 28.9 billion in revenue for H1 2025, exceeding market expectations. However, the company continued to struggle with profitability, posting an operating loss of KRW 2.4 billion and a net loss of KRW 1.2 billion. Revenue decreased significantly compared to the same period last year, with increased R&D and SG&A expenses contributing to the decline in profitability.

2. Analyzing the Earnings Miss: Why Did This Happen?

IL Science’s underperformance is attributed to a combination of factors. Declining revenue, coupled with a decreasing trend in R&D investment, an increase in the number of shares due to convertible bond conversions, and increased costs associated with investments in new businesses are key contributors. Externally, macroeconomic factors such as exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate hikes, and raw material price volatility also played a role.

3. Future Outlook and Investment Strategy: What’s Next?

IL Science is investing in new businesses, such as mobility and secondary battery materials, to secure long-term growth drivers. However, negative factors such as declining profitability and financial risks currently outweigh the positives. Short-term volatility in stock price is likely, while the success of new businesses and improvement in financial structure will be key variables in the medium to long term.

4. Action Plan for Investors

Short-term Investment: Caution is advised. Be mindful of short-term price volatility.
Mid-to-Long-term Investment: Closely monitor the performance of new businesses and improvements in financial structure.

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IEL (307180) Merges with iTronics: Analyzing Synergy and Financial Risks – Investment Strategy?