Korea Export Packaging: Continued Operating Loss but Enhanced Shareholder Returns via Share Buyback and Dividend

Q1 2026 consolidated revenue KRW 69.1B (YoY -2.6%), operating loss KRW 7.2B (swing to loss), net loss KRW 5.3B
Board resolved share cancellation (Mar 16, 2026), unpaid dividends KRW 2.8B (FY2025 dividend)
Fire at Osan plant but utilization recovered to 95.12%, production normalized
Eumseong plant new investment ongoing (KRW 75B, phased through Dec 2026)
Sound financial structure: debt-to-equity 26.9%, net cash KRW 21.9B, short-term borrowings KRW 0.18B
FX translation loss KRW 0.34B, FVPL gain KRW 0.24B, etc.