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KESPION

Kespion Reports Q1 2026 Consolidated Operating Profit Turnaround; Pursues Healthcare Expansion and Stock Split


  • Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue: KRW 10.55bn (up 3.8% YoY), operating profit of KRW 0.23bn (turnaround from -KRW 1.30bn), net profit of KRW 0.86bn (turnaround from -KRW 1.35bn).
  • Separate revenue: KRW 0.96bn, operating loss of KRW 0.30bn (improved from -KRW 1.75bn), net profit of KRW 0.89bn (turnaround, driven by dividend income and financial gains).
  • Acquired 100% stake in new subsidiary MBTV (hydrocolloid patch healthcare business); plans small-scale merger in July 2026.
  • Issued 11th series convertible bonds worth KRW 2.09bn (conversion price KRW 500, exercisable from Jan 28, 2027 to Dec 27, 2030), used for funding and offsetting acquisition costs.
  • Decided 2-for-1 stock split (face value from KRW 500 to KRW 1,000), effective April 11, 2026, reducing outstanding shares from 38,355,514 to half.
  • End of period: consolidated assets KRW 28.89bn, liabilities KRW 13.66bn, equity KRW 15.23bn; accumulated deficit KRW 24.49bn.
  • Operating cash flow -KRW 1.06bn (improved from -KRW 3.04bn) but still negative.
  • R&D expense KRW 0.57bn (5.37% of revenue), maintaining 102 registered patents.
  • Advancing zinc-air battery new business; passed military low-temperature test.

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: KESPION (079190)
  • Submission: KESPION Co., Ltd.
  • Receipt: 05-15-2026