KT 1Q21 Earnings Release kt 2021. 5. 11 | Investor Relations Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by KT Corp.(the "Company") in accordance with K-IFRS. This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. This presentation is being presented solely for your information and is subject to change without notice. No presentation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made and no reliance should be placed on the accuracy, actuality, fairness, ...

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2021 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 20-F ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPA ...

KT Corporation (NYSE:KT) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 9, 2021 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Seung-Hoon Chi - IRO Conference Call Participants Joonsop Kim - KB Securities Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Jae-min Ahn - NH Investment & Securities Min Jun Jang - Kiwoom Securities Neale Anderson - HSBC Operator Good morning and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call. And now we will begin the conference for the 2020 fourth quarter earnings results by KT. We'd li ...

KT Corporation (NYSE:KT) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2020 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Seung-Hoon Chi - IRO Kyung-Keun Yoon - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Joonsop Kim - KB Securities Operator [Foreign Language] Good morning and good afternoon. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call. And now, we will begin the conference of the 2020 Third Quarter Earnings Results by KT. We would like to have welcoming remarks f ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 total revenue decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, amounting to KRW5,876.5 billion, primarily due to subdued financial and real estate business impacted by COVID-19 [7] - Operating profit increased by 18.6% year-on-year to KRW341.8 billion, while net profit rose by 2.2% year-on-year to KRW207.6 billion [8] - EBITDA reported at KRW1,252.6 billion, up 5.1% year-on-year [8] - Operating expenses decreased by 4.7% year-on-year to KRW5,534.7 billion due to cost control efforts [9] - Debt-to-equity ratio as of Q2 end was 121.2%, down 1.9 percentage points year-on-year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wireless revenue increased by 0.6% year-on-year to KRW1,722.5 billion, with service revenue up 0.2% year-on-year to KRW1,615.5 billion [11] - Fixed line telephony revenue decreased by 7% year-on-year to KRW372.2 billion, while broadband Internet revenue declined by 1.2% year-on-year to KRW496.7 billion [15] - IPTV revenue increased by 0.5% year-on-year to KRW407.6 billion, supported by high-quality subscriber growth [17] - B2B revenue rose by 2.4% year-on-year to KRW701.1 billion, driven by digital transformation demand [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total wireless subscribers reached 22,120,000, with 2.24 million 5G subscribers, representing a 16% penetration rate [12] - MNO subscribers increased by 295,000, marking the highest rise since Q1 2018 [12] - The company holds over 70% market share in the public and financial cloud market [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform from a telecom service provider to a telecom-based platform provider, focusing on new growth opportunities in 5G and B2B platforms [26] - Plans to enhance media capabilities through partnerships, including a recent collaboration with Netflix to offer a wider range of content [17][31] - Continued investment in AI, cloud, and digital transformation to support B2B growth and innovation [21][42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic but highlighted robust subscriber growth in core telecom and high revenue growth in AI and DX businesses [6] - The outlook for the second half of the year is optimistic, with expectations of increased 5G subscriber growth and improved revenue from various segments [56][58] Other Important Information - The company is actively exploring synergies among its subsidiaries, including K-Bank and BC Card, to enhance overall growth [23][63] - The impact of COVID-19 on group affiliates resulted in an 8.2% decline in profit contribution year-on-year [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Netflix arrangement details - The partnership with Netflix aims to enhance content capabilities and create a virtual cycle to expand the subscriber base [31][32] Question: 5G infrastructure co-investment - Discussions are ongoing among operators regarding potential joint investment in 5G networks to enhance coverage and investment efficiency [35] Question: 5G B2B business direction - The company plans to expand 5G B2B use cases in various sectors and has seen interest from multiple customers [40][41] Question: Competitive landscape in the second half - The company expects increased competition with new handset launches but plans to focus on competitive tariff plans and unique services [54] Question: CapEx outlook - The company aims to maintain its KRW3.1 trillion CapEx guidance despite interruptions in 5G investment due to COVID-19 [49][50] Question: Marketing expenses in Q2 - Marketing expenses appeared elevated due to IFRS accounting standards, but actual spending declined [66] Question: Restructuring plans - The company is considering restructuring affiliates that do not contribute to growth, with potential fast implementation once decisions are made [67]

KT Corp (NYSE:KT) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2020 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Seung-Hoon Chi - SVP & IR Officer Kyung-Keun Yoon - CFO & EVP Conference Call Participants Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Hong-sik Kim - Hana Financial Investment Sean Lee - Citigroup Taewon Kim - UBS Investment Bank Operator Good morning, and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call. And now we will begin the conference of the fiscal year 2020 first quarter earnings results by ...

KT 1Q20 Earnings Release kt May 13, 2020 | Investor Relations Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by KT Corp.(the "Company") in accordance with K-IFRS. This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. This presentation is being presented solely for your information and is subject to change without notice. No presentation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made and no reliance should be placed on the accuracy, actuality, fairness ...

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2020 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 20-F ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPA ...

KT Corp (NYSE:KT) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2020 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Seung-Hoon Chi - Investor Relations Kyung-Keun Yoon - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Joonsop Kim - KB Securities Neil Anderson - HBSC Alastair Jones - New Street Research Seung-Hoon Chi Good afternoon. I'm Seung-Hoon Chi, KT's IRO. Let us now begin KT's 2019 Annual Earnings Presentation. This earnings release call is being we ...

KT Corporation (NYSE:KT) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 8, 2019 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Seung-Hoon Chi - IR Kyung-Keun Yoon - CFO Conference Call Participants Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Jae-min Ahn - NH Securities Seyon Park - Morgan Stanley Taewon Kim - UBS Securities Seung-Hoon Chi Good afternoon. I am Chi Seung-Hoon, KT's IRO. This earnings release call is being webcasted via our website, and you can refer to the presentation slides as you listen in on the call. Let us now begin ...