■ Consolidated sales recorded at 158 billion KRW, with an operating loss of 46 billion KRW due to a decline in sales volume and revenue, primarily driven by continued battery inventory adjustments by key customers.
■ Profitability expected to improve in Q2 as a result of proactive inventory reduction efforts and a gradual recovery in utilization rates following inventory depletion by customers…Turnaround anticipated in the second half with increased sales from new supply of products to North American OEMs and customer joint ventures (JVs).
■ The Company is focused on strengthening profitability and securing leadership in the high-end copper foil market for next-generation batteries… Stable supply through the Malaysian plant is expected to support this, with 2026 sales volume projected to increase 2.5 times compared to this year.