South Korea's SK Innovation agrees merger with SK E&S, Yonhap says
SEOUL, July 17 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK Innovation
096770.KS , parent of the country's largest oil refiner and
battery maker SK On, plans to merge with energy affiliate SK E&S
as the nation's No. 2 conglomerate undertakes a major overhaul
to boost profitability, the Yonhap news agency reported on
Wednesday.
The companies did not have an immediate comment.
(Reporting by Joyce Lee, Editing by Louise Heavens)
((joyce.lee@tr.com;))
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