KT Announces 2026-2028 Mid-term Shareholder Return Policy: 50% of Adjusted Net Income

KT Q1 2026 consolidated revenue: 6.78 trillion KRW, operating profit 482.7 billion, net income 388.3 billion
Separate revenue 4.83 trillion, operating profit 313.9 billion, net income 340.0 billion
New mid-term shareholder return policy (2026-2028): Return 50% of adjusted separate net income via dividends and share buyback/cancellation
2026 annual minimum dividend 2,400 won per share; quarterly dividend of 600 won per share maintained
Ongoing share buyback of 250 billion won (trust agreement since Feb 2026)
BC Card subsidiary: adjusted equity ratio 29.44%, non-performing loan ratio 0.77% (sound)
Key risks: FTC fines (5G advertising, number portability collusion) and class-action lawsuits over 5G quality; data breach investigation ongoing