Lotte Chilsung Q1 2026 Results & Shareholder Return Policy

Consolidated Q1 2026: Revenue KRW 952.5B, Operating Profit KRW 47.8B, Net Income (controlling) KRW 24.4B (EPS KRW 2,423)
Separate: Revenue KRW 608.4B, Operating Profit KRW 36.7B, Net Income KRW 34.9B (EPS KRW 3,475)
Debt ratio improved to 165.1% (from 167.7% at year-end 2025)
Shareholder return policy: Target 30% payout ratio, achieved 72.4% in 2025; dividend maintained at KRW 3,400 per common share
Auditor changed from HanYoung to Samil (effective fiscal year 2026)
Key subsidiary PCPPI (Philippines): Revenue KRW 258.9B, carbonated drinks dominate
R&D expenses: KRW 7.7B (0.81% of revenue), continuous new product launches
Contingent liabilities: 114 lawsuits (27 defendant, 87 plaintiff), no material litigation