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- **Revenue Growth**: 4.3% increase to KRW 97,434.5 billion driven by cost reductions, including 13.8% drop in fuel costs.
- **Nuclear Power Expansion**: 2026 capacity factor targeting mid-80%, enhancing generation mix contribution.
- **Dividend Adjustment**: Payout ratio down to 13.65% but absolute dividend up, with 2026 guidance pending.
- **Tariff Innovation**: Developing seasonal and regional pricing schemes to adapt to renewable energy trends.
- **Cost Transparency**: Q4 saw KRW 1.2 trillion in unexpected costs, primarily from nuclear recovery and emissions provisions.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Financial Overview**: Consolidated operating income for 2025 was KRW 13,524.8 billion, with revenue increasing 4.3% to KRW 97,434.5 billion. Net income reached KRW 8,007.2 billion.
- **Cost Drivers**: Fuel costs decreased 13.8% to KRW 19,036.4 billion, while depreciation expenses rose 2.3% to KRW 11,667.8 billion. Interest expense declined 7.1% to KRW 4,339.5 billion.

**【Power Sales and Fuel Costs】**
- **Sales Volume**: Total power sales volume was 549.4 TWh, down 0.1% Y-o-Y, but expected to rise in 2026 with economic recovery.
- **Fuel Prices**: Bituminous coal (Australia) averaged $105.7/ton, LNG (JKM) at KRW 980,000/ton, and S&P at KRW 112.7/kWh.
- **Generation Mix**: Nuclear contribution increased due to higher capacity factors (mid-80%), while coal rose and LNG declined.

**【RPS Costs and Funding】**
- **RPS Expenses**: 2025 RPS costs were KRW 3,989.7 billion (consolidated) and KRW 4,818.8 billion (stand-alone).
- **Borrowings**: Consolidated total borrowings stood at KRW 129.8 trillion, with a bond issuance cap of ~3x net debt.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Other Costs**: Q4 saw KRW 1.2 trillion in unexpected costs, including greenhouse gas provisions and nuclear site recovery.
- **Nuclear Power Outlook**: 2026 capacity factor expected at mid- to high-80%, boosting contribution.
- **Dividends**: Payout ratio decreased to 13.65% (from 16.5%), but absolute dividend increased to KRW 1,541/share. 2026 guidance pending government review.
- **Tariff Strategy**: Exploring seasonal and regional pricing schemes to reflect solar PV growth, though timeline unclear.
- **Cost Pass-Through**: Quarterly fuel price adjustments in place, with ongoing discussions to enhance the system.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 2025 operating profit up 5.5% to KRW 11.54T, driven by 5.9% increase in electricity sales.
- **Cost Efficiency**: Fuel costs down 16%, offsetting 2.7% decline in total expenses; depreciation rose 3.5%.
- **Project Milestones**: HVDC Phase 1 (4GW) to resolve 7.8GW constraints by Oct 2026; uranium procurement via long-term contracts with adjustable timing.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Regional pricing rollout in 2025-26; ETS paid allocation to rise to 50% by 2030; exploring U.S. nuclear market opportunities.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- The call commenced with a greeting from the moderator, outlining the agenda: a financial presentation followed by a Q&A session. The presentation was conducted in both Korean and English, with key figures based on IFRS consolidated standards.

**【Financial Presentation Highlights】**
- **Revenue and Profit**: Q3 2025 operating profit was KRW 11.54 trillion, with sales revenue up 5.5% to KRW 73.75 trillion. Electricity sales revenue grew 5.9%, while other income slightly declined. Net profit was KRW 7.33 trillion.
- **Cost Management**: Cost of sales and SG&A decreased 2.7% to KRW 62.2 trillion, driven by a 16% drop in fuel costs. Depreciation rose 3.5% to KRW 8.83 trillion.
- **RPS Costs**: Cumulative RPS-related costs were KRW 2.876 trillion (consolidated) and KRW 3.469 trillion (unconsolidated).
- **Funding Status**: Borrowings stood at KRW 130.5 trillion (consolidated) and KRW 86.1 trillion (unconsolidated).

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Debt Rollover and Interest Rates**: KEPCO is closely monitoring interest rate volatility but sees no immediate issues. Proactive measures will be taken if needed.
- **Regional Pricing**: Wholesale regional pricing to be introduced in 2025, with retail pricing in 2026. Research on implementation is ongoing.
- **Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)**: Gen cos' paid allocation will rise to 50% by 2030. KEPCO will reflect costs in environmental charges.
- **Energy Highway**: Private sector investment in the West Coast Energy Highway is part of the 10th Power Plan. No updates on the 12th Plan yet.
- **Tariff Adjustments**: Tariffs may rise to fund grid investments and meet climate goals. The adjusted coefficient was revised in Q3, with further changes under consideration.
- **HVDC Project**: Phase 1 (4GW) to be completed by Oct 2026, Phase 2 by Dec 2027. Expected to resolve transmission constraints.
- **Uranium Procurement**: KHNP uses long-term contracts (5-10 years) with volume adjustment options. KEPCO NF manages fuel rods, with uranium costs low relative to overall fuel expenses.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Dividend policy will be determined by MOEF's quantitative body, based on annual profits. No details on timing or size yet.

Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 5.5% H1 2025, driven by electricity sales (+5.9%).
- **Cost Efficiency**: Fuel costs down 14.6%, interest expenses reduced.
- **Direct Purchases Impact**: KEPCO sales to decline as companies like LG Chemical shift to power exchange.
- **Tariff Strategy**: Exploring regional differentiation (2026) amid industrial tariff constraints.
- **Dividend Outlook**: 15% payout in 2024; long-term target 40% contingent on financial health.
- **U.S. Expansion**: KEPCO eyeing U.S. nuclear market expansion, details pending.

**【Financial Results Presentation】**
- **Operating Profit**: KRW 889.5 billion for H1 2025, with revenue up 5.5% to KRW 46.17 trillion.
- **Revenue Breakdown**: Electricity sales +5.9% to KRW 4.157 trillion; other revenue -2.1% to KRW 2.016 trillion.
- **Costs**: Fuel costs down 14.6% to KRW 9.252 trillion; power purchase costs up 1.1% to KRW 17.358 trillion. Interest expenses decreased by KRW 72.8 billion.

**【Generation Mix and Outlook】**
- **Utilization Rates**: Nuclear (mid-80%), coal (upper 40%), LNG (mid-20%) for 2025.
- **RPS Costs**: KRW 1.959 trillion (consolidated) and KRW 2.176 trillion (separate basis).
- **Funding**: Borrowings at KRW 131.9 trillion (consolidated) and KRW 86.5 trillion (separate).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Direct Purchases Impact**: LG Chemical's direct power purchase will reduce KEPCO's sales and costs; mandatory transaction period extended to 3 years.
- **U.S. Nuclear Market**: KEPCO exploring entry amid U.S. capacity expansion, but no details disclosed.
- **SMP Trends**: August 2025 SMP lower due to demand miscalculations and curtailment changes.
- **Tariff Adjustments**: Limited room for industrial tariff hikes; considering other sectors and regional differentiation (targeted for early 2026).
- **RPS and Fuel Outlook**: RPS costs detailed; coal prices stable, LNG uncertain for H2 2025.
- **Dividend Policy**: 40% payout target, but 2024 ratio at 15% due to financial constraints.
- **KHNP Role**: Expansion under consideration, no IPO review.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 4% YoY increase in electricity sales to KRW23.2t, driven by cost savings (fuel costs down 18.7%). 
- **Generation Shift**: Nuclear utilization surging to mid-80% vs coal at early-50%, constrained by east coast grid capacity. 
- **Key Risks**: Transmission bottlenecks limiting coal plants, uncertain coal tax extension, and rising industrial direct purchase competition. 
- **Financial Health**: Interest costs down 3.5% YoY despite higher borrowing, with KRW1.8t dividend profit from subsidiaries. 
- **Outlook**: 2025 coal/LNG prices stable, but transmission upgrades needed to unlock coal capacity.

**【Financial Results Summary】**
- Q1 2025 consolidated operating profit: KRW3.75 trillion (up 4% YoY in revenue). 
- Electricity sales revenue: KRW23.2 trillion (+4.7% YoY). Fuel costs down 18.7% YoY to KRW5 trillion. 
- Net profit: KRW2.36 trillion. Depreciation expenses: KRW2.95 trillion (+5.1% YoY). Interest expense: KRW1.1 trillion (-34.6 billion YoY). 

**【Generation Mix & Fuel Prices】**
- Q1 2025 generation mix: Nuclear +10%, Coal -5%, LNG -2%. 
- Fuel prices: Coal ($105.3/ton), LNG (KRW1.06m/ton), S&P (KRW115.6/kWh). 
- 2025 outlook: Nuclear utilization mid-80%, coal early-50%, LNG mid-20%. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Coal Utilization Decline**: Driven by increased nuclear generation (Q2/Q3 plants operational) and transmission capacity limits on east coast. 2025 coal utilization expected to remain low. 
2. **Transmission Constraints**: East coast plants (Shin Hanul, Hanul) limited by grid capacity. HVDC upgrades planned for 2025-26 but timeline uncertain. 
3. **Fuel Cost Outlook**: 2025 coal (KRW171k/ton), LNG (KRW1.06m/ton). Individual coal tax discount (KRW39/kWh) set to expire end-June. 
4. **Financial Position**: Borrowing up KRW700b YoY to KRW133.2t (consolidated). Interest cost KRW1.1t (-35b YoY). Dividend profit KRW1.8t from subsidiaries. 
5. **RPS Costs**: Q1 consolidated RPS cost KRW782.6b, separate basis KRW978.3b. 
6. **Direct Purchase Issue**: KEPCO working with govt to revise rules for industrial direct purchases, including 3-year mandatory purchase period. 
7. **CapEx Plans**: T&D investments aligned with 11th Power Supply Plan (due May 2025). Focus on undersea cables and grid modernization.

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