[홈플러스 M&A] 회생안 기한 한달…인수 후보군 반응 '촉각'

Homeplus faces a critical one-month deadline to finalize its corporate restructuring plan as major acquisition candidates remain uncommitted. The disappointing Express supermarket sale (₩120.6 billion vs. ₩300 billion expected) and closure of 37 underperforming stores underscore severe financial distress, making liquidation increasingly likely over restructuring. This signals significant consolidation in Korea's retail sector and a potential redefinition of the competitive landscape.