KRAFTON Announces 1 Trillion KRW Shareholder Return Plan and 3.8% Share Cancellation, Strong Governance Boosts Shareholder Value
Shareholder Return Policy: 2026-2028 total >1 trillion KRW, annual 100B KRW cash dividend (2,240 won per share) and >700B KRW share buyback and cancellation.
Share Cancellation: 1,806,646 shares (approx. 3.8%) cancelled during period; additional 100B KRW buyback to be cancelled.
Excellent Governance: 71% outside directors (5/7), 57% female directors (4/7) – top in Korea; 4 committees (audit, nomination, compensation, ESG).
Shareholder Rights: e-voting, avoiding peak meeting dates, shareholder proposal procedures, English disclosures and active IR.
Financial Strength: Consolidated revenue 3.33T KRW, operating profit 1.05T, net income 733.7B, total assets 9.43T.
Risk: Shareholder meeting notice less than 4 weeks (2 weeks) – under improvement, target 4 weeks.
[AI Summary]KRAFTON's governance report clearly demonstrates commitment to shareholder value via a 1 trillion KRW return plan and 3.8% share cancellation; its industry-leading board diversity and independence provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.