Asia Cement: Ongoing 5 billion won share buyback trust; consolidated operating profit 11.4 billion amid construction downturn

Self-share acquisition trust contract (5 billion won, 2025.10.16~2026.04.15): aimed at shareholder value enhancement
Consolidated Q1 2026: revenue 240.6 billion won, operating profit 11.4 billion, net income 6.7 billion (controlling interest 4.9 billion)
Separate: revenue 94.2 billion, operating loss 7.5 billion, net loss 2.0 billion (cement segment weak)
Debt ratio 96.04% (improved from 97.79% at year-end)
Continued construction downturn expected to reduce domestic cement shipments
One pending lawsuit (provision 0.78 billion won)
ESG rating: B+ in 2025 (down from A in 2024)