Korean Covid-19 Test Maker Prepares For IPO Amid Revenue Leap, Founder To Become Billionaire
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COURTESY OF SD Biosensor
Cho Young-sik, founder of Covid-19 test maker SD Biosensor, is set to become a billionaire this month, when the South Korean company is expected to list its shares on the Korea Exchange.
SD Biosensor is offering 12.4 million shares at a price range of 45,000 won to 52,000 won apiece. At the midpoint of that range, the deal could raise 603 billion won (about $530 million) and value the company at 4.9 trillion won. The subscription period is to start July 8 and end July 9. The company says it plans to use the proceeds to expand production lines, diversify its product portfolio and expand its presence in Europe and South America.