Dong-Ah Geological 1Q26 Beat: Operating Profit +43.6% YoY, DPS 600 Won, Share Buyback

Consolidated sales 123.8bn KRW (+19.2% YoY), operating profit 5.1bn (+43.6%), net profit 4.2bn (+47.9%).
Year-end dividend for FY2025: 600 won per share (vs 500 won prior, +20%), total 7.3bn won.
Entered into a 7.5bn won trust agreement for treasury share acquisition (KB Securities, Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 16, 2027, 458,155 shares) to stabilize stock price and enhance shareholder value. Acquired 87,138 shares during the quarter.
Share-based compensation expense of 0.69bn won from RSU grant.
Debt ratio increased to 103.05% (from 99.11%).
Pending lawsuits (3 cases, total ~20.9bn won) and contingent liabilities related to SOC project funding obligations.