Daesang Reports Operating Profit of 123.2 Billion KRW Last Year... 12% Decrease YoY Amid Bio Industry Slump

Sales of 4.1098 trillion won... 0.6% increase

Daesang announced on the 29th that its operating profit on a consolidated basis last year was tentatively estimated at 123.2 billion KRW, a 12% decrease compared to the previous year. Sales increased by 0.6% to 4.1098 trillion KRW, while net profit for the period decreased by 18% to 67.5 billion KRW.

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Daesang explained, "Cash cow products such as sauces and fresh food categories showed growth," but added, "The lysine and bio markets in the materials sector experienced a downturn, worsening profitability." They further stated, "We will stabilize the raw material supply system and improve profitability by expanding specialty starch sugars such as allulose and high value-added products."

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