LF Corp. 2025 consolidated operating profit up 33.3% to KRW 168.1B, KRW 150B share buyback and stable dividend enhance shareholder value, food M&A expands portfolio
LF Corp.'s 2025 (20th fiscal year) consolidated revenue decreased 3.8% YoY to KRW 1.8824 trillion, but operating profit surged 33.3% to KRW 168.1 billion, and net profit rose 29.7% to KRW 117.5 billion, showing significant profitability improvement
Key drivers were improved margins in the core fashion business and cost efficiencies at subsidiary Koramco Asset Trust; consolidated basic EPS reached KRW 3,646, up 35.3% from KRW 2,694 in the prior year
In line with shareholder return policy, the company completed open market purchases of 784,025 treasury shares worth KRW 150 billion during 2025 (year-end treasury share ratio 8.80%), and maintained a year-end cash dividend of KRW 700 per common share (dividend yield 3.45%)
In August 2025, through its food subsidiary LF Food, the company fully acquired sauce and seasoning manufacturer 'MG Food Solution' for KRW 50 billion, strengthening food business capabilities and recognizing KRW 29.1 billion in goodwill and intangible assets
Year-end consolidated debt-to-equity ratio improved slightly to 63.9% from 64.4% in 2024, with a debt dependency ratio of 31.66%, maintaining a stable financial structure; external credit rating AA- (stable)
[AI Summary]Despite a slight revenue decline, LF achieved a strong earnings turnaround in 2025 thanks to improved profitability in fashion and cost controls in finance, while aggressive share buybacks and stable dividends enhanced shareholder value. The new M&A in the food sector provides a medium- to long-term growth catalyst.
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Filing: [Correction of Description] Business Report (2025.12)