BBC's Q1 2026 Consolidated Net Profit Slightly Up, Operating Profit Down

Q1 2026 consolidated revenue 13.66bn KRW (vs 13.56bn same period last year), operating profit 2.12bn (vs 3.05bn), a decline.
Consolidated net profit (controlling) 3.13bn (vs 3.10bn) slightly increased, driven by gains from financial assets (disposal gains, etc.).
Debt ratio 20.12% (end of 2025: 15.17%): increased due to higher payables (to related parties) but still low.
Cash and cash equivalents 8.48bn (end of 2025: 13.82bn), decreased.
No share buybacks/cancellations. Historical dividends: 1.1bn, 2.2bn, 2.2bn, 2.2bn from 2022 to 2025.
Lawsuit: subsidiary (주)엘엔씨코퍼레이션 involved in a 0.64bn claim for goods (first trial ongoing).