Dividend History

In this section, history of our net profit, EPS, dividend ratio, as well as other information is provided for current and potential investors.

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Net Profit (KRW bn) 1,546 703 213 1,222 483
EPS (KRW) 989 441 132 138 299
Dividend Payout Ratio (%) 15.2% 28.5% 57.2% 11.3% 11.8%
Dividend Per Share (KRW) Common 1,500 1,250 750 850 350
Preferred 1,550 1,300 800 900 400
Dividend Amount (KRW bn) Common 208 178 108 122 50
Preferred 27 22 14 15 7
Dividend Ratio (%) Common 30.0% 25.0% 15.0% 17.0% 7%
Preferred 31.0% 26.0% 16.0% 18.0% 8%
Dividend Yield Ratio (%) Common 2.3% 1.4% 1.4% 0.85% 0.47%
Preferred 4.3% 2.2% 2.5% 0.9% 1.23%