Prepare an e-authorization page for SM's shareholders' meeting on the 31st.
Source: Hype
HYBE opened a page to enhance SM Entertainment's shareholder value and started attracting public attention for SM's regular shareholder meeting scheduled that take place on the 31st.
On February 10, HYBE Entertainment officially confirmed the acquisition of 14.8% stake in SM Entertainment from the company's founder - Lee Soo-man, for 422.8 billion won (approximately 334.3 million won USD).
This time HYBE's shareholder proposal campaign is prepared based on the judgment that SM's current management is violating shareholder value. Referring to the unfair business cooperation contract with Kakao, the unrealistic financial goal of 'SM 3.0' can only be achieved with rapid growth in a short time, the emotional message strategy loses public opinion, while enhancing professionalism and transparency in management.
In particular, the preparation of the electronic credentials page attracts attention. It is understood as the intention to easily delegate voting rights held by individual shareholders at SM's shareholder meeting so that anyone can exercise his or her shareholder rights regardless of the number of shares held. how much..
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