Digital Daesung Achieves 64% Dividend Payout Ratio: "Meets High-Dividend Criteria for Separate Taxation"

Digital Daesung, an educational content platform company, is strengthening its shareholder return policy by meeting the requirements for high-dividend companies based on its high dividend payout ratio.

On March 17, Digital Daesung officially confirmed through its "Corporate Value Enhancement Plan" that it meets the criteria for high-dividend companies. The company also stated that it has already exceeded the goals set for its ongoing shareholder return policy.

According to the company, based on the consolidated financial statements, the dividend payout ratio to controlling interests' net profit was recorded at 63.79%. This significantly surpasses the 40% standard for high-dividend excellence as defined by the Restriction of Special Taxation Act. Accordingly, beginning with this dividend, the separate taxation of dividend income will be applicable. Shareholders can opt for separate taxation on this dividend income, rather than comprehensive taxation. In particular, investors subject to comprehensive financial income taxation may see a higher actual after-tax return.

The dividend process has also been improved to focus on investors. Starting with this fiscal year-end, the board of directors will first determine the dividend amount and then set the record date, allowing investors to decide on their investment after confirming the dividend scale. As a result, the dividend per share has been set at 520 won, and the record date has been confirmed as March 31. Investors who purchase shares by the close of trading on March 27 will be eligible to receive this dividend, which benefits from the separate taxation option.

Previously, in November last year, Digital Daesung announced a mid-term shareholder return policy to return at least 50% of the consolidated controlling interests' net profit to shareholders every year from 2025 to 2028. At the same time, the company stated its intention to respond to the government's dividend tax system reform and to advance the dividend process. A company representative explained, "The total shareholder return rate for the 2025 dividend, including the scale of treasury stock purchases, will be around 75%, which greatly exceeds the original target of 50%."

Heesun Kim, CEO of Digital Daesung, said, "This Corporate Value Enhancement Plan demonstrates our commitment to sharing results with shareholders on a stable growth foundation through concrete actions," adding, "In 2026, we will continue to pursue a virtuous cycle of growth and shareholder returns along with record-breaking performance."

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