KT&G has been recognized with the top award at the '2026 Korea IR Awards' for its efforts in direct communication with investors and enhancing shareholder value.
The company announced on the 21st that it received the top award from the Korea Exchange Chairman at the 2026 Korea IR Awards held on the 18th at the KRX Market Square in Yeouido, Seoul.
The Korea IR Council, under the Korea Exchange, has been awarding companies since 2001 for their active and effective investor relations (IR) activities and management focused on shareholder value, contributing to the development of the capital market.
KT&G has executives participate directly in regular and irregular IR events to explain its global business strategies, growth investments, and shareholder return plans. The establishment of an 'open IR culture' that incorporates investor feedback into management policy design and execution was also noted as a reason for this award.
The company has also expanded its engagement with domestic and international institutional investors. Executives attend conferences, Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs), and ad-hoc meetings to explain the company's current management status and growth strategies.
KT&G is also increasing its shareholder returns. During its second-quarter earnings announcement last month, the company raised its interim dividend from 1,400 won per share last year to 2,000 won. In April, it completely retired its treasury shares, and it plans to announce a new medium- to long-term shareholder return policy, including enhanced dividends, in the fourth quarter.
A KT&G official stated, "The recent share purchases by global investment firms reflect the capital market's confidence in the company's future growth potential and the high valuation of its excellent shareholder return policy. We will actively pursue dividend increases based on solid profits generated from our core business to further enhance shareholder value."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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