HYBE 2026 Q1: Operating Loss Turnaround and Dividend Policy Enhancement

Consolidated operating loss of KRW -196.6 billion (compared to profit of KRW 49.3 billion in prior year, turning to loss), net loss continuing at KRW -156.7 billion
Revenue sharply down 73.6% Q-on-Q to KRW 698.3 billion (prior year KRW 2,650 billion)
Separate operating loss of KRW -66.9 billion, net profit of KRW 2.3 billion (turning to profit on separate basis)
Total liabilities KRW 2.32 trillion (up from KRW 1.93 trillion at year-end, current liabilities up 60% to KRW 1.17 trillion)
New 3-year shareholder return policy: up to 30% of consolidated FCF, minimum DPS of KRW 500
Founder Bang Si-hyuk donated 546,120 treasury shares (for employee incentives)
Treasury shares held 639,957 shares (from 0.3% to 1.5%, for RSU purposes)
Largest shareholder stake decreased from 30.9% to 28.9%, Netmarble stake from 9.2% to 7.1%
ADOR minority shareholder contract termination lawsuit lost in first instance, appeal pending (deposit KRW 29.3 billion)
New subsidiary ABD established, consolidated entities increased to 86

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