1. What Happened?

Hanwha Aerospace’s subsidiary, Hanwha Ocean USA Holdings Corp., completed its capital increase with the final payment on August 29, 2025. The funds will be used to acquire shares in other corporations, facilitating future business expansion.

2. Why Is It Important?

This capital increase holds significant implications for securing Hanwha Aerospace’s future growth engine. It not only secures investment resources for new business ventures and strengthening existing businesses but also enhances financial soundness and boosts external credibility. Especially with the noticeable growth in the marine sector following the incorporation of Hanwha Ocean, this capital increase is expected to serve as a springboard for an even greater leap forward.

  • Positive Factors: Growth in the marine sector, increased overseas exports in the defense sector, strengthened technological competitiveness, reinforced ESG management, and solid financial status.
  • Potential Risk Factors: Macroeconomic uncertainties, intensified competition, and initial investment costs.

3. What’s Next?

The funds secured through this capital increase are expected to be utilized for creating new growth engines through strategic investments. However, continuous monitoring of the specific use of funds and investment performance is necessary. Furthermore, careful consideration should be given to the influence of macroeconomic variables such as high interest rates and exchange rate volatility.

4. What Should Investors Do?

  • Invest with a Long-Term Perspective: Focus on the company’s long-term growth potential without being swayed by short-term market fluctuations.
  • Monitor the Use of Funds and Performance: Continuously observe how the investment funds are utilized and what results they yield.
  • Consider Macroeconomic Variables: Adjust investment strategies as needed in response to changes in the macroeconomic environment, such as interest rates, exchange rates, and raw material prices.
  • Analyze the Performance of Each Business Segment: Analyze the performance and growth momentum of each business segment to inform investment decisions.