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Coway Strengthens Corporate Governance and Growth

Commitment to Corporate Governance and Long-Term Growth reinforced by Coway

Coway Co., Ltd. has issued an official response to the second shareholder proposal submitted by Align Partners Capital Management Inc., outlining the company’s continued efforts to strengthen corporate value and enhance shareholder returns.

The statement highlights Coway’s progress under its Corporate Value-Up Plan and details additional measures introduced to ensure long-term strategic consistency amid evolving market conditions.

Corporate Value-Up Plan and Strategic Progress

Since launching its Corporate Value-Up Plan last year, Coway has been closely reviewing implementation milestones and evaluating its strategic direction. The company confirmed that it has introduced supplementary initiatives to adapt to changing economic and market dynamics while maintaining alignment with long-term objectives.

Coway emphasized that its transformation strategy is supported by measurable operational achievements rather than short-term adjustments.

Coway office reception area with illuminated company logo during shareholder proposal response announcement

Leadership Structure Supporting Digital Transformation

The governance and leadership structures of Coway were clarified to address shareholder concerns.

As chairman, Junhyu Bang oversees digital transformation, product innovation, and global expansion strategies. Meanwhile, CEO Jangwon Seo manages overall business operations, organizational leadership, and operational efficiency.

The company notes that this accountability-based management structure has contributed to consistent performance improvements.

Strong Financial Growth from 2020 to 2025

As a result of disciplined strategic execution and operational efficiency, Coway reported solid financial growth between 2020 and 2025.

During this period, the company achieved:

  • 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue

  • 11.5% CAGR in operating profit

  • 10.8% CAGR in net income

These results demonstrate sustained expansion and improved profitability over a five-year period.

Enhanced Corporate Governance and Board Independence

To further strengthen corporate governance and transparency, Coway reaffirmed its multi-phase roadmap focused on improving board independence and oversight.

Key governance initiatives include:

  • Implementation of a CEO Succession Policy to ensure long-term leadership stability

  • Increasing the proportion of independent board members from 57% to 67%

  • Introduction of a Lead Independent Director system to reinforce internal checks and balances

  • Elimination of executive overlaps between Coway and its parent company, Netmarble

  • Formation of an Internal Transaction Committee composed entirely of independent directors

These measures are designed to improve transparency, accountability, and shareholder confidence.

Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation Strategy

In 2025, Coway delivered a total shareholder return (TSR) of 40%, supported by a balanced capital allocation strategy that combined cash dividends with treasury stock acquisitions.

The company stated that it remains committed to maintaining a sustainable return structure while continuing to invest in long-term growth initiatives.

Commitment to Sustainable Value Creation

A company representative reaffirmed Coway’s long-term focus:

“Management and the board remain steadfast in our commitment to listening to our shareholders and delivering consistent, sustainable growth. Through disciplined strategic execution and transparent governance, Coway will continue to work to maximize long-term value for all our shareholders.”

Conclusion

A recent shareholder proposal underscores Coway’s focus on strategic execution, governance transparency, and financial sustainability. Through leadership accountability, operational milestones, and strengthened board independence, the company aims to enhance shareholder value while maintaining long-term growth stability.

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