VI Investment Corporation cancelled the acquisition of JT Savings Bank Co., Ltd. from J Trust Co., Ltd..
March 30, 2021
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VI Investment Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire JT Savings Bank Co., Ltd. from J Trust Co., Ltd. (TSE:8508) for approximately KRW 150 billion on October 29, 2020. At the Board of Directors meeting held on October 29, 2020, J Trust Co., Ltd. resolved to this transfer. The transfer of shares is subject to approval by the Financial Supervisory Service of Korea. This transaction expected to close in end of March 2021. This share transfer would contribute to securing liquidity on hand and reorganizing our business portfolio in consideration of the balance of profitability by effectively utilizing the proceeds from the sale.
VI Investment Corporation cancelled the acquisition of JT Savings Bank Co., Ltd. from J Trust Co., Ltd. (TSE:8508) on March 31, 2021. The Board of Directors of J Trust resolved to cancel the transaction as VI Investment Corporation failed to getting the approval by Financial Supervisory Service of Korea.
J Trust Co.,Ltd. is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in Japan Financial Business, South Korea and Mongolia Financial Business, Southeast Asia Financial Business, General Entertainment Business, Real Estate Business, Investment Business and others. The Company operates in six segments. The Japan Financial segment consists of credit guarantee business, debt collection business, credit and credit sales business and other financial services. The South Korea Financial segment consists of savings banking business, debt collection business and capital business. The Southeast Asia Financial segment consists of banking business, debt collection business and capital business. The General Entertainment segment is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of computer systems related to game machines and peripheral equipment. The Real Estate segment is engaged in the sales of detached housing and other housing-related business. The Investment segment conducts investment business.