B2En plans to secure management rights over vehicle black box manufacturer NC& through a third-party allotment, acquiring 2.5 million new shares for 6.25 billion Korean won, or approximately $4.5 million. Its stake will reach approximately 27.7%. NC& shares rose to the KOSDAQ’s daily upper price limit at 3,670 won, up 845 won, or 29.91%, at 9:10 a.m. on the 17th, marking a second consecutive session at the limit. The investment gives B2En access to NC&’s approximately 23% holding in Nextchip, which develops automotive image-recognition semiconductors used in ADAS and other vehicle systems. B2En aims to extend its AI and data business into vehicle video, automotive imaging and automotive semiconductors.