Kolon Industries Reports Q1 2026 Operating Profit of KRW 61.9B, Completes Merger with Kolon ENP and Announces Dividend Policy

Consolidated Q1 2026 sales KRW 1.2374 trillion, operating profit KRW 61.9B, net profit KRW 79.7B
Industrial materials and chemical materials drive sales growth; fashion sector turns profitable
Dividend policy: 2025-2027 annual basic dividend of KRW 1,300 per common share within 30% of consolidated net profit, paid semi-annually (interim KRW 600, year-end KRW 700+α)\- Completed absorption merger of subsidiary Kolon ENP (registered April 2, 2026; new shares listed April 16), expecting synergies
Credit ratings: Corporate bonds A0, CP A2, hybrid securities A- maintained
Contingent liabilities: potential additional damages from patent litigation; reviewing sale of display coating and semiconductor material business
R&D expenses 1.79% of sales; 3,279 patents (domestic and overseas)

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