Alois Fully Reflects 'Korea File Effect'... Expects 100% Sales Growth in Q1

Alois, a company specializing in OTT set-top boxes, is aiming to achieve record-high performance on the back of consolidating its subsidiary, Korea File.

On March 19, Alois announced that the full impact of consolidating Korea File is now being reflected in its results, and that growth is becoming more visible. The first quarter of this year marks the first period in which the subsidiary’s results are fully included, following Alois’s 100% acquisition of Korea File’s shares last June to stabilize management control. Previously, Alois recorded stand-alone sales of 8.2 billion won and operating profit of 1.7 billion won in the first quarter of last year.

Korea File is a manufacturer and seller of PHC piles, which are high-strength concrete piles. Since its consolidation, Alois’s total consolidated assets have increased by 89.4% year-on-year, significantly expanding the group’s overall scale.

A company official stated, “Based on the results compiled through February, we expect first-quarter consolidated sales to grow by more than 100% compared to the same period last year,” adding, “This year will be the starting point of a revaluation of our corporate value.”

The improvement in performance is attributed to the consolidation of the subsidiary and increased demand for PHC piles driven by a recovery in the construction sector. The company explained that demand for basic building materials is rising rapidly as public institutions expand housing supply and large-scale social overhead capital (SOC) projects are getting underway. In addition, internal process and work efficiency improvements have been carried out in parallel, contributing to greater profitability.

Korea File is expected to drive group-wide expansion as its annual results are fully reflected in the consolidated accounts from this year, building on its stable sales growth foundation.

The core set-top box business is also maintaining its growth trajectory. Alois’s stand-alone sales have increased every year, a trend attributed to the successful global market entry of its main products and a management strategy focused on profitability. In particular, this year the company is focusing on the sale of high-value-added products by applying AI platform technology to its existing lineup. With replacement demand for high-end products equipped with AI functions increasing in North America and Europe, expectations for both first-quarter and full-year results are rising.

Jungkwan Shin, CEO of Alois, stated, “2026 will be a pivotal year as Korea File’s results are fully reflected, marking a clear leap forward,” adding, “We will strengthen our consolidated competitiveness by maximizing synergies with our subsidiary while maintaining profitability in our core business.”

Meanwhile, it has been reported that Alois is considering shareholder return policies such as share buybacks, based on its recent profitability and improving earnings trends.

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