Public companies dominate Sam-A Aluminium with 45% stake as shares jump 10%

Public companies are emerging as the power players behind Sam-A Aluminium Company, Limited, and their bets have paid off handsomely. The group holds the biggest slice of the company’s ownership — about 45 per cent — and benefited most from last week’s 10 per cent rise in the stock, which lifted Sam-A Aluminium’s market value to KRW 332 billion.

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A closer look at the shareholder structure shows that just four investors control a majority 53 per cent stake, giving them significant influence over the company’s decisions. It’s a tight group, and their collective weight means their actions could easily sway the direction of the business.

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Who owns what

The largest shareholder is Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd., which owns 25 per cent of Sam-A Aluminium. The next two biggest shareholders, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and LG Chem, Ltd., each hold 10 per cent. Together, they represent the core of the company’s decision-making power.

Despite the growing interest, institutional investors still have only a small presence in the stock. That could change over time if Sam-A Aluminium continues to perform well, as fund managers tend to buy into companies that show consistent growth or are included in major indices. So far, however, there’s no analyst coverage of the company, which suggests it’s not yet on the radar of big institutional investors.

Insiders and individual investors

Insiders — including senior executives and board members — also have a solid stake in the business, holding about KRW 48 billion worth of shares in the KRW 332 billion company. Their investment gives them skin in the game, aligning their interests with those of ordinary shareholders.

Meanwhile, the general public, mostly retail investors, owns around 37 per cent of the company. While they don’t have the power to dictate decisions, they still play a role in shaping investor sentiment and influencing the company’s direction over time.

Public companies hold the strings

At 45 per cent, public companies remain the most influential group of shareholders, suggesting close business links between Sam-A Aluminium and its corporate investors. These stakes may be strategic — reflecting long-term partnerships or supply-chain relationships — rather than purely financial holdings.