Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Woori Financial Group Inc. is dated February 6, 2026. The report announces the record dates and expected payment dates for quarterly cash dividends for the first three quarters of 2026. This disclosure follows an amendment to the company's Articles of Incorporation approved at the annual general meeting on March 26, 2025, which allows the Board of Directors to determine record dates rather than adhering to fixed statutory dates.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on corporate governance regarding dividend distribution schedules.
Material Changes
The primary material change is the shift in dividend record date determination. Previously, record dates were fixed at the end of March, June, and September. Under the new policy, the Board of Directors has pre-determined specific record dates for 2026 to enhance predictability for investors. These dates also apply to holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) in accordance with the NYSE Listed Company Manual and the Deposit Agreement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The Board of Directors has set the following schedule for 2026 quarterly dividends:
- First Quarter 2026: Record Date May 11, 2026; Expected Payment Date May 29, 2026.
- Second Quarter 2026: Record Date August 10, 2026; Expected Payment Date August 31, 2026.
- Third Quarter 2026: Record Date November 10, 2026; Expected Payment Date November 30, 2026.
Note: Expected payment dates are subject to change based on cooperation with relevant institutions. The actual dividend amounts for each quarter will be determined by the Board of Directors within 45 days following the end of March, June, and September 2026, respectively.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact dividend amounts once the Board of Directors announces them within 45 days after the end of each respective quarter.
- Confirm if the expected payment dates remain unchanged, as they are subject to institutional cooperation.
- Check for any further amendments to the Articles of Incorporation regarding the fourth quarter of 2026, which is not explicitly detailed in this filing.