KIWOOM Securities Announces 2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan Focusing on Shareholder Returns and ROE Improvement

KIWOOM Securities announced its 2026 corporate value enhancement plan, aiming to maintain a shareholder return rate above 30%, meet high dividend enterprise requirements, pursue a reduction in par value within FY2028, and improve ROE.
In 2025, the company achieved ROE of 19.9%, PBR of 1.16x, and TSR of 159%, exceeding targets. It executed the principle of canceling all treasury shares, canceling 1.05 million shares in March 2025, repurchasing 350 billion won worth in July 2025, and planning to cancel the remaining 900,457 shares by March 2026.
To qualify as a high dividend enterprise for separate taxation of dividend income, the company targets a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 25% and a year-over-year increase in total dividend of at least 10%. The per-share dividend of 11,500 won increased 53.3% year-on-year.
New business initiatives include obtaining a short-term finance license, expanding global business, and entering the retirement pension business. ROE improvement will be pursued through strengthening the No.1 financial investment platform and expanding digital asset operations.
[AI Summary]KIWOOM Securities is actively enhancing shareholder value through share buybacks and generous dividends, demonstrating growth with a ROE of 19.9% and revenue diversification. Maintaining a shareholder return rate above 30% and pursuing par value reduction are expected to improve shareholder real returns.