Aton Achieves Record High with 65.4 Billion KRW in Sales and 14.4 Billion KRW Operating Profit Last Year

Fintech security group Aton announced on the 7th that it recorded sales of 65.4 billion KRW and operating profit of 14.4 billion KRW on a consolidated basis last year, setting a record high performance. It continues its active shareholder value enhancement policy by deciding on a year-end cash dividend for the third consecutive year.

Sales increased by 18.9% and operating profit by 26.5% compared to the previous year. Net profit for the period rose 6.8% to 10.9 billion KRW.

This is the result of growth in core businesses such as fintech security solutions and fintech services, along with a diversified business portfolio strategy. In addition, strong performance of consolidated subsidiaries and the effect of newly incorporated subsidiaries acted as overall growth drivers.

Aton will implement cash dividends for the third consecutive year. With a tax-exempt dividend of 50 KRW per share, increased from the previous year, ordinary shareholders can receive the full dividend amount without withholding tax. The dividend record date is December 31, 2024.

This year, Aton plans to solidify a stable business structure and secure growth momentum through productization and commercialization of new R&D. The company aims to focus on expanding market share of existing core products and establishing new products in the market, such as next-generation certificate solutions based on quantum-resistant encryption technology.

Woo Gil-su, CEO of Aton, said, "Based on stable profitable management continued over several years, we will strengthen the competitiveness of existing businesses while continuing growth with new technologies and services." He added, "We will focus our capabilities on capturing new business opportunities in finance, public sector, and defense industries based on our technological capabilities and maximizing shareholder value."