New Risk • May 28
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 1.9% Last year net profit margin: 22% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (21% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩51.3b market cap, or US$34.2m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 15
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 25% After last week's 25% share price gain to ₩3,805, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.5x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Software industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 19% over the past three years. Announcement • Mar 17
INITECH Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2026 INITECH Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2026, at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 437, dorimcheon-ro, yeongdeungpo-gu, seoul South Korea New Risk • Dec 24
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 19% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported September 2021 fiscal period end). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (19% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩86.7b market cap, or US$59.7m). New Risk • Dec 19
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported September 2021 fiscal period end). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩97.4b market cap, or US$66.0m). Announcement • Oct 31
INITECH Co., Ltd announced that it has received KRW 24.00000707 billion in funding On October 29, 2025, INITECH Co., Ltd closed the transaction. The company announced that it has issued 3,230,149 shares at an issue price of KRW 7,430 per share for gross proceeds of KRW 24,000,007,070. The transaction has been approved by shareholders of company. New Risk • Oct 24
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩141.9b (US$98.6m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported September 2021 fiscal period end). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩141.9b market cap, or US$98.6m). Announcement • May 30
SJ Cheil Private Equity Partnership completed the acquisition of 16.59% stake in INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) from JOONGANG ADVANCED MATERIALS Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A051980). SJ Cheil Private Equity Partnership agreed to acquire 16.59% stake in INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) from JOONGANG ADVANCED MATERIALS Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A051980) for KRW 26.3 billion on May 28, 2025. As part of the acquisition, SJ Cheil Private Equity Partnership through its investment purpose company SJ 2nd Holdings Co., Ltd. will acquire 3.3 million shares in INITECH Co., Ltd. As part of consideration, KRW 10 billion will be paid on signing of contract and the remaining KRW 16.3 billion will be paid upon completion. The expected completion of the transaction is May 29, 2025.
SJ Cheil Private Equity Partnership completed the acquisition of 16.59% stake in INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) from JOONGANG ADVANCED MATERIALS Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A051980) on May 29, 2025. Announcement • Mar 14
INITECH Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2025 INITECH Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2025, at 14:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: g ballroom 1, guro-gu, seoul South Korea New Risk • Mar 11
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 8.7% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported September 2021 fiscal period end). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.7% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩112.4b market cap, or US$77.4m). Announcement • Jan 24
ROI Investment Partners Co., Ltd. and Simon J & Company Co., Ltd. signed a letter of intent to acquire 57% stake in INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) from H&C Network Co. Ltd. and KT DS Co. Ltd. ROI Investment Partners Co., Ltd. and Simon J & Company Co., Ltd. signed a letter of intent to acquire 57% stake in INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) from H&C Network Co. Ltd. and KT DS Co. Ltd on January 22, 2025. The expected purchase price is KRW 85 billion.
The transaction is subject to consummation of due diligence investigation. The final contract may not be concluded depending on the agreement between the parties regarding key contract terms and conditions during the future process. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 20
Upcoming dividend of ₩20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 December 2024. Payment date: 23 April 2025. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.6%). Upcoming Dividend • Dec 20
Upcoming dividend of ₩20.00 per share at 0.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 December 2023. Payment date: 29 April 2024. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.6%). Announcement • Aug 10
INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,500 million worth of its shares. INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 3,500 million worth of its shares pursuant to a contract with NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. The purpose of the share repurchase is to enhance shareholder value and stabilize stock price. The repurchase program will expire on August 9, 2024. As of August 8, 2023, the company had 2,013,622 shares within scope available for dividend and had no shares in treasury through other repurchase. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of ₩20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2022. Payment date: 24 April 2023. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.8%). Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Oct 29
INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,500 million worth of its shares. INITECH Co., Ltd (KOSDAQ:A053350) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 3,500 million worth of its shares pursuant to a contract with NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. The purpose of the share repurchase is to enhance shareholder value and stabilize stock price. The repurchase program will expire on May 2, 2023. As of October 27, 2022, the company had 1,201,224 shares within scope available for dividend and had no shares in treasury through other repurchase. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of ₩20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2021. Payment date: 20 April 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (2.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to ₩6,510, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 67x. Average trailing P/E is 24x in the Software industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 13% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2021 earnings released: ₩43.00 loss per share (vs ₩38.00 loss in 1Q 2020) The company reported a poor first quarter result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₩69.8b (down 1.2% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: ₩828.1m (loss widened 13% from 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 14
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS ₩76.00 (vs ₩452 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ₩292.0b (up 1.4% from FY 2019). Net income: ₩1.48b (up ₩10.2b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.5% (up from net loss in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 65% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 18% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 02
New 90-day high: ₩4,860 The company is up 14% from its price of ₩4,250 on 04 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 28% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Software industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 02
New 90-day high: ₩4,745 The company is up 5.0% from its price of ₩4,500 on 03 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Software industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS ₩47.00 The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: ₩73.1b (up 2.3% from 3Q 2019). Net income: ₩906.4m (down 53% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 2.7% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 84% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 24
New 90-day low: ₩4,080 The company is down 4.0% from its price of ₩4,245 on 26 June 2020. The South Korean market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Software industry, which is up 14% over the same period.