Cybersecurity firm Genians announced on September 18 that it was named an Outstanding IR Company in the KOSDAQ market at the 2026 Korea IR Awards held at the Korea Exchange in Yeouido, Seoul.
The Korea IR Awards recognize companies and IR professionals that contribute to the mutual interests of businesses, shareholders, and investors through proactive IR activities, awarding ten outstanding companies from both the KOSDAQ and KOSPI markets.
This marks Genians' second consecutive year receiving the Outstanding IR Company award. The company stated, "Our continuous IR activities amid market volatility, which foster communication with investors and enhance corporate value, were key factors in this recognition."
Genians focuses on reducing information asymmetry as a primary direction for its IR activities, establishing 'reliability, proactivity, and expertise' as core keywords. The company operates initiatives such as incorporating investor feedback into IR activities, expanding communication with C-level executives, and hosting tailored briefings for different types of investors.
Recently, in response to changes in the capital market environment, Genians adjusted its IR approach to target 'small-cap leaders.' The company shifted from general large-scale briefings to one-on-one meetings with active asset managers, small-cap fund managers, and private banking branches through a 'D2I (Direct-to-Investor)' method to expand investor engagement.
Additionally, Genians outlined its growth strategy centered on next-generation businesses like AI and quantum security, announcing its '2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan.' The company is also pursuing shareholder return policies, including decisions on interim dividends.
The CEO and key C-level executives are directly participating in meetings with domestic and international institutional investors to explain the business vision, core technologies, and long-term global business plans.
Following these IR activities, the company reported an increase in foreign ownership, noting that it has partially defended corporate value amid ongoing market volatility. This year, 21 reports from securities firms covering Genians have been published.
Genians is also organizing a 'Cybersecurity Company Joint Briefing' to enhance institutional investors' understanding of the domestic security industry. This initiative aims to expand investor engagement beyond individual company IR efforts to encompass the entire domestic security sector.
CEO Lee Dong-beom stated, "We will continue to enhance corporate value through accelerated global market expansion and technological innovation, realizing shareholder value as a 'small-cap leader' that grows alongside the capital market."
Genians is maintaining its growth trajectory in both performance and global business this year. Its core businesses, including NAC and EDR, are expanding, along with service-oriented offerings like cloud NAC and MDR. Recently, the company has broadened its business scope by obtaining global certification for EDR and developing a quantum security gateway based on post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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