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KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) is a South Korean financial holding company that reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a foreign issuer. This page aggregates the company’s SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F and a series of current reports on Form 6-K that provide ongoing disclosure about its financial condition, capital structure and governance.
In its Form 20-F, KB Financial Group presents detailed information on its business as a financial holding company, its consolidated subsidiaries in banking, securities, insurance, credit cards, asset management and other financial services, and its financial statements prepared under applicable reporting standards. These annual filings are referenced in the company’s press releases, which note that investors can access the full reports and request hard copies free of charge.
The Group also furnishes frequent Form 6-K reports. These cover topics such as preliminary operating results for KB Financial Group and key subsidiaries, quarterly cash dividend declarations and record dates, annual dividend record dates, and resolutions related to the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares. Other 6-K filings disclose changes in the shareholdings of major investors like the Korean National Pension Service and summarize business reports filed with Korean regulators.
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KB Financial Group Inc. plans to cancel 3,899,988 common treasury shares, with an estimated book value of KRW 599,999,977,300. These treasury shares were acquired between February 6, 2026 and April 9, 2026, and are scheduled to be cancelled on May 15, 2026, subject to consultations with relevant authorities.
The cancellation is being carried out under Article 343-1 of the Commercial Code of Korea. It uses profits available for dividends, so the total number of issued common shares will decrease, but KB Financial Group’s paid-in capital will remain unchanged.
KB Financial Group Inc. completed a previously announced share buyback program. Between February 6 and April 7, 2026, the company repurchased 3,899,988 common shares at an average price of KRW 153,847, for a total of KRW 599,999,977,300. Following this transaction, KB Financial Group holds 18,162,721 treasury shares, representing 4.87% of its 372,850,455 issued shares.
KB Financial Group Inc. filed a Form 6-K to announce its 2026 first quarter earnings conference. The event will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 16:00 Korea time, and will cover earnings results followed by a Q&A session.
The conference will be available via live webcast and conference call, with materials and streaming provided in both Korean and English on the company’s IR website. Investors can join the Q&A session by telephone using the provided international and domestic dial-in numbers, passcode 6412#, and Q&A code *1.
KB Financial Group Inc. has determined it is eligible as a “High-Dividend Company” under Article 104-27 of the Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation, aligning with its Corporate Value Enhancement Plan.
For 2025, the dividend payout ratio is 27.0%, with dividends of KRW 1,577,773,973,000, up from KRW 1,198,257,051,216 for 2024, reflecting a 31.7% dividend growth rate. The Plan targets using capital above a 13% CET1 ratio for shareholder returns in Phase 1, and above 13.5% in Phase 2 for additional buybacks and cancellations. These targets may change depending on economic conditions, regulation, capital forecasts, and strategic objectives.
KB Financial Group Inc. reported that all agenda items at its March 26, 2026 annual general meeting for fiscal year 2025 were approved. Shareholder support was high, with many proposals receiving over 95% of votes cast on turnout above 80% of voting shares.
The company reported 2025 profit for the year of 5,840,715 million Won and basic earnings per share of 15,410 Won, based on IFRS as adopted by Korea. Another statement showed profit for the year of 3,657,633 million Won and basic earnings per share of 9,456 Won.
Shareholders approved a year-end cash dividend of KRW 1,605 per common share, in addition to KRW 2,762 per share already paid as aggregate quarterly dividends in 2025. Several non-executive directors and audit committee members, including Jeong Ho Seo and Whajoon Cho, were appointed or reappointed for terms of one or two years.
KB Financial Group reported solid growth for 2025, with consolidated net income rising to 5,833,162 million Won from 5,078,221 million Won in 2024 and basic EPS increasing to 15,410 Won. Return on equity improved to 9.93% and return on assets to 0.75%.
Total assets reached 797,923,033 million Won and equity 60,829,989 million Won. The group continued aggressive capital returns, cancelling shares so that shares outstanding were 358,587,722 as of December 31, 2025, and paying total cash dividends of 1,577,774 million Won, with DPS at 4,367 Won and a cash payout ratio of 27.0%. Its Sustainable Value-up Plan targets ROE of at least 10% and a CET1 ratio in the mid‑13% range, using CET1 capital above 13% and 13.5% for phased dividends and share buybacks. Capital adequacy remained strong with a BIS ratio of 16.20% and overseas ratings of A1/P‑1 (Moody’s) and A/A‑1 (S&P). Internal controls and financial reporting received unqualified audit opinions and were assessed as effective.
KB Financial Group Inc. reported a change in ownership by its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service. The pension fund increased its holdings from 33,107,971 common shares, or 8.68% of total shares as of December 31, 2025, to 33,379,901 common shares, or 8.95% of 372,850,455 total shares based on the shareholder registry as of February 27, 2026.
KB Financial Group Inc. furnished English translations of the 2025 audited consolidated and separate financial statements of its wholly owned subsidiary KB Securities Co., Ltd., prepared under Korean IFRS.
KB Securities reported total assets of ₩76.47 trillion and total equity of ₩6.90 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Operating profit for 2025 was ₩911.6 billion, with profit for the year rising to ₩682.4 billion from ₩590.4 billion in 2024. Fee and commission income reached ₩1.22 trillion, while gains on valuation and disposal of financial instruments totaled ₩9.69 trillion. Net cash used in operating activities was ₩302.9 billion, alongside significant net cash outflows from investing activities and inflows from financing activities.
KB Financial Group Inc. furnished English translations of the audited 2025 consolidated and separate financial statements of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kookmin Bank, prepared under Korean IFRS and audited by Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers with an unqualified opinion. The financials, which are still subject to Kookmin Bank shareholder approval and potential change, show total assets of W 584.9 trillion and total equity of W 39.0 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Profit for the year reached W 3.82 trillion, up from W 3.15 trillion in 2024, driven by higher net interest income of W 10.66 trillion and solid fee income, partly offset by higher credit loss provisions of W 1.03 trillion. Total comprehensive income was W 3.61 trillion. Cash and cash equivalents increased to W 25.18 trillion at year-end after positive operating, investing, and financing cash flows. The notes describe key accounting policies, critical estimates, and updated Korean IFRS applications.
KB Financial Group Inc. furnished its audited consolidated and separate financial statements for 2025, prepared under Korean IFRS, along with unqualified audit opinions from Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers on both the financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for consolidation purposes.
For 2025, the Group reported profit for the year of W5,840,715 million, up from W5,028,606 million in 2024, with basic earnings per share increasing to W15,410 from W12,880. Total assets reached W797,923,033 million and total equity was W60,829,989 million as of December 31, 2025. The financial statements have not yet been approved by shareholders and remain subject to change.