KT Announces FY2026-2028 Mid-Term Shareholder Return Policy and Expanded Share Buyback/Cancellation… Strengthening Governance Transparency to Enhance Shareholder Value
KT announced a mid-term shareholder return policy for FY2026~2028, utilizing 50% of standalone adjusted net income for cash dividends and share buybacks/cancellations
As part of the value-up plan, KT completed a 250 billion won share buyback in 2025, signed another 250 billion won trust agreement in 2026, targeting a cumulative 1 trillion won share cancellation by 2028
Introduced quarterly dividends in 2024, paying 600 won per share from Q1 FY2025, with dividend amounts confirmed two weeks before the record date to improve predictability
Strengthened board independence: 78% outside directors, board chair selected from outside directors, audit committee composed entirely of outside directors, and a female outside director appointed in 2026 to enhance gender diversity
The audit committee meets with external auditors at least quarterly without management presence, and the external auditor selection process is transparent
[AI Comprehensive Analysis]KT's governance is considered top-tier in Korea, with a concrete and well-executed shareholder return policy. However, regulatory risks and intensifying competition in the telecom sector require ongoing monitoring.