Fintech security company ATON announced on the 16th that it recorded a consolidated revenue of 17 billion won, a net profit of 5.5 billion won, and an operating profit of 2.1 billion won for the first quarter of 2025.
Compared to the first quarter of 2024, revenue increased by 19.0%, achieving the highest first-quarter performance ever, while net profit more than doubled, rising by 104%. Conversely, operating profit decreased by 29.5% due to increased expenses related to investment in human capital enhancement and marketing costs associated with new service launches.
ATON implemented a policy to strengthen performance compensation for existing employees and expand specialized personnel in key growth business areas earlier this year. This became a short-term expense factor, but it is evaluated as a strategic investment for technological innovation and market responsiveness.
It was also explained that the first quarter of last year recorded a high operating profit compared to average years, and that this year's first quarter maintained a stable level of operating profit despite being a seasonal off-peak period.
In the first quarter, improvements in subsidiary performance drove increased consolidation revenue, and the realization of extraordinary profits in the financial institutional sector contributed to the increase in net profit. Based on this, ATON plans to strengthen its core business competitiveness and continue investing in new business areas, including solutions based on quantum-resistant encryption.