Lotte Fine Chemical Q1 2026 Operating Profit KRW 32.7B…Seeking Future Growth via New Businesses

Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue KRW 510.7B, operating profit KRW 32.7B, net profit KRW 44.7B (no YoY comparison provided)
Debt ratio 13.7%, maintaining very low financial risk
Added four new business objectives: ocean freight, ship fuel supply, hydrogen energy, ship leasing → expansion into clean ammonia-based businesses
ECH price rose to $1,759.8/MT (from $1,428.2 in prior year), improving chemical segment profitability
Investing total KRW 209B in pharmaceutical-grade production line expansion and HECELLOSE facility acquisition
Provided KRW 200B loan to Project Charlotte (interest 8.54%, related to Lotte E&C)
R&D expenses KRW 4.7B (0.9% of revenue)