Improvement in Operating Loss
Operating loss improved by KRW 480.5 billion in the first half of the year due to restructuring towards an OLED-centered business and cost reduction efforts.
Positive Net Income
Net income turned positive to KRW 890.8 billion, driven by improved FX gains and the sale of the Guangzhou LCD plant stake.
Strong EBITDA Performance
EBITDA for Q2 was KRW 1.539 trillion with an EBITDA margin of approximately 19%, maintaining a mid-teen margin for the seventh consecutive quarter.
Debt Ratio Improvements
Debt ratio decreased by 40 percentage points Q-o-Q to 268%, and net debt-to-equity ratio decreased by 19 percentage points Q-o-Q to 155%.
OLED Business Expansion
The OLED portion of total revenue increased by 1 percentage point Q-o-Q and 3 percentage points Y-o-Y, reaching 56%.
OLED Panel Shipments Growth
OLED TV panel shipments increased Q-o-Q, contributing to the growth of the OLED segment.
Automotive Segment Growth
The Automotive segment grew 1 percentage point Q-o-Q to 10% of total revenue.
CapEx Strategy for Future Readiness
CapEx for the year is expected to be in the low KRW 2 trillion range, focusing on future readiness and business structure enhancement.