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Akros Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index

Targeted exposure to Korea's strategic manufacturing leaders across six sectors powering the US-Korea supply chain alliance.

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Recent Events

Earnings Release

Q1 2026 earnings release is scheduled.

3/31/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Other

The new headquarters and factory in Sejong City is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, which is anticipated to increase production capacity expected.

3/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Isupetasys Co Ltd (007660)
Other

Annual dividend of KRW 230 per share for the fiscal year 2025, ex-dividend date is March 30, 2026; low importance reflects an estimated price impact of over 1%, scheduled.

3/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Other

The 15th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for March 30, 2026. Agenda items include approval of 2025 financial statements, changes to the articles of incorporation, and appointment of directors scheduled.

Other

Annual dividend of KRW 500 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 30, 2026. A 1-5% price impact is estimated based on typical dividend announcements.

3/27/2026, 12:00:00 AM
CLOBOT Co Ltd (466100)
Other

The 9th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 2026-03-27 is scheduled.

3/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyundai Motor Co (005380)
Other

The 58th annual general meeting of shareholders on March 26, 2026, to add 'automobile rental business' to the articles of incorporation, which is estimated to have a medium price impact of over 5% scheduled.

3/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Simmtech Co Ltd (222800)
Other

The 11th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 2026-03-26. The agenda includes the approval of the FY2025 financial statements and a proposed dividend of 100 KRW per share, scheduled. Estimated price impact is ~5% as the dividend proposal meets investor expectations for yield.

The 76th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including the appointment of a new internal director for the safety and quality division, is scheduled for March 26, 2026, scheduled.

3/24/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (012450)
Other

The 49th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for March 24, 2026, with agenda items including the addition of 'aircraft and spacecraft launch services' to the company's business objectives; this expansion is estimated to have a low market impact, scheduled.

3/24/2026, 12:00:00 AM
TechWing Inc (089030)
Other

The 24th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for 2026-03-24, with agenda items including the approval of FY2025 financial statements and a cash dividend of KRW 130 per share; a low impact is expected for this routine meeting, scheduled.

3/20/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyundai Rotem Co (064350)
Other

Announcement of a KRW 1.8 trillion+ mid-to-long-term investment plan for 2026-2028 on 2026-03-20. The threefold increase in investment compared to the previous period is expected to significantly enhance future growth potential, scheduled.

Other

At the 52nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 20, 2026, CEO Choi Sung-an was re-appointed, ensuring management continuity following a strong performance in 2025.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyosung Heavy Industries (298040)
Other

The company approved its financial statements for fiscal year 2025 and declared a cash dividend of KRW 7,500 per common share at its annual general meeting of shareholders on March 19, 2026; this significant payout is estimated to have a high market impact expected.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660)
Other

Announced a KRW 165.4 billion capital increase for its US subsidiary, Hanwha Ocean USA Holdings, on March 19, 2026. Medium importance as this significant capital commitment for US expansion is estimated to have a 5% price impact expected.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660)
Other

Signed an exclusive strategic cooperation agreement with Greece's ONEX Group on March 19, 2026, to pursue naval projects. Medium importance as the entry into the Mediterranean naval market is estimated to result in a 5% price impact expected.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Earnings Release

Q4 2025 earnings for the period ending December 2025 are scheduled to be released on March 19, 2026. A price impact of ≥5% is estimated based on typical earnings volatility expected.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyosung Heavy Industries (298040)
Earnings Release

The company's 2025 annual earnings were approved on March 19, 2026, reporting a consolidated revenue of KRW 5.97 trillion and a record operating profit of KRW 747 billion, which is estimated to have a medium market impact expected.

3/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660)
Other

Approved the reappointment of Kim Hee-cheul as CEO for a three-year term at the Annual General Meeting on March 19, 2026. Low importance as management continuity is a standard outcome with an estimated 1% price impact expected.

Other

iM Securities raised its target price by about 38% to KRW 105,000, citing expected benefits from AI data center demand and forecasting 2026 operating profit of KRW 191B; a 1-5% price impact is estimated.

Annual General Meeting to announce a strategy to focus on high-growth sectors like AI servers, EVs, and humanoid robots. It was revealed that demand for FC-BGA substrates exceeds production capacity by over 50%, and mass production for some humanoid robot parts is scheduled for H2 2026. High importance is justified by the strategic shift to high-growth sectors and production capacity constraints, likely leading to a price impact of 10% or more scheduled.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
L & F Co (066970)
Other

LG Energy Solution has reportedly selected L&F as the primary supplier of ultra-high nickel cathode materials for batteries supplied to Tesla, following the confirmation of a major battery production partnership. This event is expected to have a >10% price impact due to the scale of the partnership, expected.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Other

Prosecutors raided the headquarters of Rainbow Robotics and Samsung Electronics on March 18, 2026, as part of an investigation into alleged insider trading by executives using undisclosed information related to Samsung's acquisition. A price impact of ≥10% is estimated due to severe legal and reputational risks expected.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Doosan Enerbility Co Ltd (034020)
Other

Announced a contract with a U.S. company to supply two 370MW-class steam turbines and generators for a data center, marking its first steam turbine order in North America; expected. Medium importance estimated due to strategic entry into the North American market.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
ISC Co Ltd (095340)
Other

Financial analysis reports on March 18, 2026, raised concerns over a 112.1% increase in accounts receivable to KRW 69.8 billion. Medium importance is estimated as cash flow risks are forecasted to cause a 5-10% price impact, forecasted.

Other

On 2026-03-18, Samsung Electronics shareholders approved annual meeting agenda items including financial statements and director elections, while management said it would pursue meaningful M&A this year; likely limited near-term price impact.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Samsung Sdi Co Ltd (006400)
Other

At the 56th Annual General Meeting, CEO Choi Jooseon reiterated the goal of making 2026 a turnaround year, targeting a quarterly profit in the second half, and outlined strategies for next-generation batteries.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LS ELECTRIC Co Ltd (010120)
Other

The U.S. subsidiary's receipt of tax incentives from Utah for a major expansion project is announced; low impact expected as the investment is long-term through 2030 expected.

3/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Doosan Robotics Inc (454910)
Other

The company submitted its annual business report for the 2025 fiscal year, with the external auditor issuing an 'appropriate' opinion on the financial statements.

3/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
SK Hynix Inc (000660)
Other

At NVIDIA's GTC 2026 on March 17, 2026, the company showcased its next-generation HBM4 memory and a range of AI memory solutions, reinforcing its partnership with NVIDIA and its leadership in the AI memory market.

3/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LG Energy Solution Ltd (373220)
Other

The U.S. government confirmed that a large-scale ESS LFP battery supply contract worth approximately $4.3 billion, originally announced in July 2025, is with Tesla, scheduled. Confirmation of Tesla as the client is expected to have a medium positive impact on market sentiment.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Posco Future M Co Ltd (003670)
Other

Announced a large-scale, long-term supply contract for artificial graphite anode material with a global automaker, valued at approximately 1.015 trillion KRW on March 16, 2026. This is the largest in the company's anode business history.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Samsung Sdi Co Ltd (006400)
Other

Announced a major contract worth approximately KRW 1.5 trillion to supply Energy Storage System (ESS) batteries to a major US energy company from 2026 to 2029.

Other

Hanwha Group, including Hanwha Aerospace, disclosed on March 16-17, 2026, that it had acquired a 4.99% stake in KAI, making it a major shareholder. This is viewed as a strategic move to strengthen cooperation in the aerospace and defense sectors, with a high impact expected from M&A speculation, expected.

Other

Signed a contract worth KRW 163.3 billion with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the performance improvement of air-to-ground communication radios for aircraft such as the TA-50, announced on March 16, 2026. Medium impact is expected based on the contract value, expected.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LIG Nex1 Co Ltd (079550)
Other

Proposal to increase CB/BW issuance limit from 100 billion KRW to 500 billion KRW for future investments on 2026-03-16. Potential for significant future dilution suggests a medium market impact (>=5%), scheduled.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
TechWing Inc (089030)
Earnings Release

Reported FY2025 financial results and confirmed a cash dividend of KRW 130 per share on 2026-03-16. Results showed decreased revenue and operating profit, but a return to net profitability; a medium market impact is expected.

On March 16, 2026, the company announced the signing of a contract on March 13 with an Asian shipping company to build 10 container ships for approximately 823.7 billion KRW, representing 5.69% of 2024 revenue.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyundai Motor Co (005380)
Other

Launch of 'The All-New SANTA FE XRT' premium SUV at the 2026 IIMS Motor Show on March 16, 2026, which is estimated to have a low price impact of over 1% expected.

Other

Announced the cancellation of a KRW 114.8 billion contract for one crude oil tanker due to the client's failure to pay. The company stated the financial impact would be minimal.

3/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LIG Nex1 Co Ltd (079550)
Other

Proposal to change company name to 'LIG Defense & Aerospace' to reflect aerospace expansion at the shareholders' meeting on 2026-03-16. Rebranding is expected to have a low impact (>=1%) on the stock price, scheduled.

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