[Edaily Reporter Shin Ha-yeon ] Semiconductor materials and components company WORLDEX INDUSTRY & TRADING CO., LTD(101160)has set out to enhance its corporate value by unveiling a mid- to long-term shareholder return policy centered on expanding dividends and strengthening communication with investors.

According to the financial investment industry on the 23rd, WORLDEX INDUSTRY & TRADING CO., LTD has established its “Phase 1 Dividend Policy,” covering the period from this year through 2028, and plans to pursue measures such as increasing its dividend payout ratio and considering the introduction of interim dividends.

The core of this policy is raising the dividend payout ratio. The company has set a goal of increasing its average dividend payout ratio over the next three years to around 10%. This is significantly higher than the average dividend payout ratio of 2.47% over the past five years.

To ensure continuity in its shareholder return policy, the company is also considering the introduction of interim dividends. The aim is to improve the dividend system so that shareholders can feel the benefits of dividends throughout the year.

IR activities will also be significantly strengthened. WORLDEX INDUSTRY & TRADING CO., LTD plans to publish quarterly earnings reports on its website and expand its IR network, while also sharing regular updates on business performance with minority shareholders and operating a dedicated Q&A channel for them.

Communication with institutional investors will also be expanded. The company plans to hold regular non-deal roadshows (NDRs) twice a year for domestic and international institutional investors and increase engagement with securities firm analysts to enhance the company’s valuation in the market.

Industry observers view this announcement as more than just a shareholder return policy; they see it as a demonstration of the company’s commitment to improving corporate governance.

An industry insider stated, “WORLDEX INDUSTRY & TRADING CO., LTD has actively responded to the market’s demand for capital efficiency by proposing measures to increase dividends and strengthen communication,” adding, “If long-term growth driven by the investment in the new Gumi plant is combined with the shareholder return policy, we expect this to enhance corporate value.”

A WORLDEX INDUSTRY & TRADING CO., LTD official stated, “Phase 1 of our dividend policy is not a temporary measure but a mid- to long-term commitment to the company’s sustainable growth and the enhancement of shareholder value,” adding, “We will continue to invest actively in research and development (R&D) and facilities while strengthening shareholder returns and transparent communication to become a company that grows alongside our shareholders.”