{"id":46808,"date":"2026-02-09T14:19:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/krafton-announces-shareholder-return-program-of-at-least-krw1-trillion-for-2026-2028\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:49:49","slug":"krafton-announces-shareholder-return-program-of-at-least-krw1-trillion-for-2026-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/krafton-announces-shareholder-return-program-of-at-least-krw1-trillion-for-2026-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"KRAFTON ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER RETURN PROGRAM OF AT LEAST KRW1 TRILLION FOR 2026-2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><b> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 09<\/span>:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/krafton.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KRAFTON, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0today announced\u00a0the company\u2019s largest\u00a0Shareholder\u00a0Return\u00a0Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>KRW<\/em><em>300 billion<\/em>\u00a0<em>to be returned in<\/em>\u00a0<em>dividend<\/em>\u00a0<em>payouts; at least KRW<\/em>\u00a0<em>700 billion<\/em>\u00a0<em>in shares to be repurchased and canceled<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Initial KRW<\/em><em>200 billion<\/em>\u00a0<em>share buyback to<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>commence<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>on February 10.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On February 9, KRAFTON\u2019s Board of Directors authorized a Shareholder Return Program for 2026-2028, under which a minimum of KRW\u00a01 trillion\u00a0will be returned to shareholders over the next three years. This is more than a\u00a044% increase compared to the\u00a0previous\u00a0three-year program, which totaled KRW\u00a0693 billion\u00a0across 2023-2025.<\/p>\n<p>The new program\u00a0aims to\u00a0provide a higher\u00a0predictability\u00a0of shareholder return scale, while strengthening long-term shareholder value. It will be carried out\u00a0in two streams:\u00a01)\u00a0Dividend payouts,\u00a0and\u00a02)\u00a0Share\u00a0repurchases\u00a0and\u00a0cancelations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dividend Payouts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON is implementing\u00a0dividend payouts for the first time in its history.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A total of KRW300 billion\u00a0will be returned over three years via KRW\u00a0100 billion\u00a0annual payouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Share Repurchases and Cancelations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KRAFTON will repurchase at least KRW700 billion\u00a0worth of shares, all of which will be canceled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The company\u2019s\u00a0Shareholder Return Program funds, excluding those\u00a0allocated\u00a0for dividend payouts,\u00a0will be\u00a0fully\u00a0placed toward\u00a0buying back stock.\u00a0With this approach, KRAFTON plans to enhance capital efficiency and\u00a0strategically\u00a0respond to market\u00a0needs.\u00a0The company\u00a0will review opportunities to expand the scale of returns\u00a0according to financial\u00a0performance\u00a0and market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>CEO CH Kim\u00a0announced,\u00a0\u201cThis\u00a0Shareholder Return Program\u00a0reflects KRAFTON\u2019s\u00a0firm commitment to\u00a0boosting\u00a0shareholder value. While continuing to develop unique games and pursuing\u00a0strategic investments in global markets,\u00a0we will\u00a0leverage\u00a0our\u00a0capital\u00a0and stable\u00a0operating cash flow\u00a0to\u00a0create\u00a0sustainable long-term value\u00a0through shareholder\u00a0returns.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON will\u00a0commence\u00a0the first phase of share repurchases on a scale of KRW\u00a0200 billion\u00a0beginning February 10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About KRAFTON, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is built on a global network of 19 creative studios that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montr\u00e9al Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each independent studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON\u2019s platforms and services.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON is responsible for premier game IPs, including\u202fPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS,\u202fPUBG MOBILE, PUBG: BLINDSPOT, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company with world-class development capabilities, continuously exploring new possibilities that enhance the gameplay experience \u2014 including AI and other emerging technologies. For more information, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.krafton.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeah.Iychettira%40edelman.com%7C13b58598005d425beb1908de58e1e034%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C639045924562021978%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4dyeW%2FT34u%2BH%2BpIZiWXUNCIwP7RC7TwKUQyFZDZjIK4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.krafton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About KRAFTON India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 250 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology, since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports India\u2019s game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 09:KRAFTON, Inc.\u00a0today announced\u00a0the company\u2019s largest\u00a0Shareholder\u00a0Return\u00a0Program. KRW300 billion\u00a0to be returned in\u00a0dividend\u00a0payouts; at least KRW\u00a0700 billion\u00a0in shares to be repurchased and canceled Initial KRW200 billion\u00a0share buyback to\u00a0commence\u00a0on February 10. 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