Lotte Targets Shareholder Return Ratio of at Least 35% for 2027-2029

• Lotte Corporation plans to extend its shareholder return policy through 2027-2029, targeting a shareholder return ratio of at least 35%.
• Its 2026 value-up plan targets restoring price-to-book and return-on-equity ratios to levels seen when the holding company was established.
• Profitability initiatives will strengthen core businesses, expand overseas operations and deliver results from high-growth, high-value-added new businesses.
• Dividend amounts will be set before record dates to improve payout predictability.
• Stronger investor relations and improved corporate governance indicators aim to lower the cost of equity.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lotte Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via DART, the regulatory disclosure system operated by the South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) (Ref. ID: 20261022800462), on October 22, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.