KT Corporation Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by KT Corporation, a foreign private issuer, was submitted on April 15, 2025. The report details a Board of Directors decision regarding a quarterly cash dividend payment for the period ending March 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing provides specific data related to the dividend distribution but does not include comprehensive financial statements such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels.
- Dividend Per Share: 600 KRW (Common Stock)
- Total Dividend Payment: 146,983,804,800 KRW
- Dividend Yield: 1.2%
- Shares Eligible: 244,973,008
- Record Date: March 31, 2025
- Payment Date: April 30, 2025
Material Changes
The filing notes a material change to the company's Articles of Incorporation approved at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 31, 2025. Article 49-2 was amended to allow the Board of Directors to determine the quarterly dividend record date, effective starting with the second quarter dividend of 2025.
Management Commentary and Governance
The Board of Directors approved the dividend on April 15, 2025. The meeting included full attendance of outside directors (8 present, 0 absent). No General Shareholders' Meeting is scheduled for this specific dividend action.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date based on the new record date determination authority granted to the Board.
- Confirm the total payout amount of approximately 147 billion KRW against the company's cash position.
- Review the amended Article 49-2 of the Articles of Incorporation for future dividend timing implications.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment execution on April 30, 2025.