LG Chem Sells $1.9B LG Energy Solution Stake, Shares Plunge 8.6%
The parent's two-year price return swap cuts its stake to 76.59%, stokes dilution fears, and funds debt repayment, cathode capex and a landmark treasury buyback.
MOBy Mina Okoro, Supply chain editor··Updated November 4, 2026·3 min read
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LG Energy Solution slid 8.6% on Oct. 29, 2026 after parent LG Chem approved a 2.5 trillion won ($1.9 billion) derivative swap offloading a 2.79% stake.
The regulatory filing registered with the Financial Supervisory Service came after market close on Oct. 28. The board approved the transaction on the same day to secure working capital and reallocate cash into advanced materials.
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