KT CORP

KT Corp reported the acquisition of 1,871,295 common shares through a share repurchase trust agreement with NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD. The total value of these acquisitions, made between April 1 and June 8, 2026, amounted to KRW 110,213,701,500, at an average price of KRW 59,153 per share. This represents 44.1% of the total KRW 250,000 million contract amount for the buyback program, which runs until September 9, 2026. Following these transactions, KT Corp's total treasury share ownership stands at 12,689,877 common shares, or 5.04% of its total issued shares.

KT Corp reported a decline in its consolidated financial performance for the first quarter of 2026. Operating revenue decreased by 1.0%, while operating profit saw a significant 29.9% drop compared to the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners also fell by 34.8%, with basic earnings per share decreasing by 33.5%.

KT Corp reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results, with consolidated revenue decreasing 1.0% year-over-year to KRW 6,778.4bn. Operating profit saw a significant decline of 29.9% to KRW 482.7bn, and net income fell 31.5% to KRW 388.3bn, primarily due to a high base effect from a prior-year real estate project and increased costs. Despite the overall profit decline, the company announced a 1Q26 dividend of KRW 600 per share and a KRW 250bn share buyback/cancellation as part of its FY26 Value-up Plan, alongside growth in wireless service, broadband, and kt estate revenues.

KT Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of KRW 600 per common share, representing a dividend yield of 1.01%. The total dividend payment is expected to be KRW 143,863,084,800. The record date for the dividend is May 27, 2026, with payment expected on June 11, 2026. The company also reiterated its FY2026 minimum DPS guidance of KRW 2,400.

KT Corporation has announced its shareholder return policy for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The company plans to allocate 50% of its adjusted annual net income, calculated on a stand-alone basis, towards shareholder returns. This will be implemented through a combination of cash dividends and treasury share buybacks/cancellations. The policy notes that adjustments will be made for non-cash and non-recurring gains/losses, and the policy itself may be subject to change based on market conditions.

KT Corporation announced its Q1 2026 Earnings Release Conference Call will be held on May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM KST. The call is intended for analysts and institutional investors to discuss the company's Q1 2026 earnings results and will include a Q&A session. Relevant IR materials will be uploaded to KT's IR website on the same day, and the conference call will be webcasted live.