Interim Dividend

KT&G reported strong first-half results with revenue exceeding KRW 3 trillion, marking three consecutive quarters of growth. The global cigarette segment saw significant growth in revenue, profit, and sales volume. Reflecting a commitment to shareholder value, KT&G increased its interim dividend by 200 KRW to 1,400 KRW per share. The company has a history of consistent dividend growth and intends to actively manage shareholder returns through dividends, share repurchases and cancelations, and profit performance.