# Hyundai Motor's stock climbed as much as 7.1% to 544,000 won in early Seoul trading.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-16 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Hyundai Rotem may acquire Hyundai Wia's defense division, pending final decisions within a month.
- The potential deal is valued between $250.8 million and $596.5 million by Daishin Securities.
- Hyundai Wia aims to use proceeds to expand its thermal management and robotics businesses significantly by 2030.
- Hyundai's recent 9 trillion won investment prioritizes an AI data center for autonomous vehicles and robotics.

**Companies:** Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Wia
**Countries:** South Korea

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