Hanju ART Launches 30 Billion Won Public Call for New Businesses... Expanding Investments in AI, Robotics, and Secondary Batteries

Hanju ART has launched a public call for new growth engine projects worth approximately 30 billion won to accelerate its business restructuring centered on future growth industries.

On May 7, Hanju ART announced that it has begun the public application process, led by its New Business Division, to discover and expand investment in future growth businesses. Through this initiative, the company plans to pursue both performance improvement in the second half of the year and a transition to a growth-oriented company, focusing on high-growth industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and secondary batteries.

Following a recent change in the largest shareholder through a third-party allotment capital increase, the company has been concentrating on reorganizing its existing business structure. Hanju ART is also undertaking structural improvements by winding down low-profit business sectors and enhancing cost efficiency.

In particular, the company is expanding its business portfolio from its traditional operations to a multifaceted growth model centered on platforms, distribution, and advanced industries. Hanju ART stated that the recent effects of business restructuring have already begun to be reflected in its performance, and it is aiming for a turnaround in the second half of the year.

This public call will focus on identifying companies and technologies in advanced equipment fields such as secondary batteries, renewable energy, and AI-based robotics and drones, as well as data-driven businesses leveraging AI. The recruitment targets include not only startups and small and medium-sized enterprises but also individuals and teams with relevant technologies and business models.

Hanju ART intends to pursue direct and joint investments in high-potential companies and businesses, with a total target amount of around 30 billion won. The investment funds will be secured in stages through the recently raised cash assets from the capital increase, asset sales, and collection of accounts receivable. The company is currently in the process of selling some real estate assets and expects major accounts receivable to be collected by the third quarter.

Beyond simple funding support, Hanju ART also plans to perform incubating functions, providing assistance with management, finance, legal affairs, and business strategy. In addition, the company is reviewing various measures to expand synergies, such as collaboration with existing businesses, joint business initiatives, and the establishment of joint ventures (JVs).

A Hanju ART representative stated, "Since the change in our largest shareholder, we have been carrying out intensive business restructuring, including the elimination of low-profit businesses and cost optimization. We are actively pursuing a transformation into a growth-oriented company by building a business portfolio focused on future growth industries, beyond our existing business structure."

The representative continued, "This public call is not simply for investment purposes; it is a strategy to secure companies and technologies with high growth potential at an early stage and to build a new business ecosystem. In the mid- to long-term, we plan to evolve into a growth platform company that creates synergies through both investment and business development."

Hanju ART is now fully committed to building a future industry-centered growth platform, focused on AI, robotics, and secondary batteries, based on its large-scale investment and incubating strategy.

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