M2I Corporation (KOSDAQ:A347890) signed a binding memorandum of understanding to acquire an unknown minority stake in SMCore.Inc (KOSDAQ:A007820) from SK Inc. (KOSE:A034730) for KRW 23.6 billion on May 30, 2025. M2I Corporation entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire an 21.11% stake in SMCore.Inc from SK Inc. for KRW 23.6 billion on August 29, 2025. M2I Corporation will pay KRW 5,580 per share for the acquisition. After this transaction, M2I Corporation will work with SK Inc. to enhance SMCore's corporate value. Final contract negotiation after due diligence and final contract conclusion within 3 months. The expected completion date of the transaction is September 16, 2025.

M2I Corporation completed the acquisition of 21.11% stake in SMCore.Inc from SK Inc. for September 16, 2025.