Woojin to Maintain Dividend Payout Ratio Above 40%... Announces Corporate Value Enhancement Plan

Woojin has launched initiatives to enhance its corporate value, including increasing the high value-added nature of its core businesses, investing in small modular reactors (SMRs), and maintaining a dividend payout ratio of at least 40%.

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On April 21, Woojin announced its "2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan," stating that it will also actively pursue the discovery of new growth engines. The company is currently focusing on the development and investment in technologies related to SMRs, which are gaining attention as a response to the surging electricity demand driven by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) industries. Through national projects, Woojin is conducting research and development targeting core instrumentation and components within SMRs, aiming to secure competitiveness for entry into new markets.

Additionally, Woojin plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of at least 40% to expand shareholder returns and ensure a stable dividend policy. In 2025, Woojin paid a total dividend of 6 billion won through interim and year-end dividends, which represents a 21% increase year-on-year. This reflects a payout ratio of 69%, demonstrating the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and proactively returning profits to shareholders.

A Woojin representative stated, "Based on last year’s strong business performance and earnings growth, we increased dividends and carried out the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares," adding, "We will continue to implement proactive shareholder return policies, including maintaining a dividend payout ratio of at least 40%, to enhance corporate value going forward."

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