POSCO Holdings (005490) AGM 2026 presentation summary

GSM overview and agenda

• The 58th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was scheduled for March 24, 2026, with key agenda items including financial statement approval, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, director appointments, and director compensation limits.

Financial performance and shareholder returns

• FY2025 revenue was KRW 690,949 billion, with operating profit at KRW 18,271 billion and net income at KRW 5,044 billion, reflecting declines from previous years due to challenges in battery materials and construction.

• KRW 7 trillion in CAPEX was invested to reinforce steel competitiveness and expand battery materials and infrastructure businesses.

• Shareholder return policy included a KRW 10,000 per share dividend (115% payout ratio) and ongoing treasury share cancellations, with 4% already cancelled and another 2% planned for 2026.

ESG and safety management

• Major ESG initiatives included the HyREX demonstration project, Gwangyang EAF construction, and group-wide human rights management, earning high ESG ratings from global agencies.

• Safety management was strengthened through CEO-led assessments, external consulting partnerships, and the launch of a dedicated safety company, with safety KPIs tied to executive compensation.