Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: February 5, 2026
Subject: Decision on Record Dates for Quarterly Cash Dividends for Fiscal Year 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document is exclusively focused on corporate governance regarding dividend distribution schedules.
Material Changes
The filing details a procedural change driven by the amendment of Article 165-12 of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act on January 21, 2025. Previously, quarterly dividend record dates were fixed as the last day of March, June, and September. Under the new regulation, the Board of Directors now has the authority to determine these dates to enhance investor predictability.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Dividend Schedule for 2026: The Board has pre-determined the record dates for the first three quarters of 2026. Actual dividend amounts will be decided at board meetings held prior to each record date.
Record and Payment Dates:
- 1st Quarter: Record Date April 30, 2026; Expected Payment May 29, 2026.
- 2nd Quarter: Record Date July 30, 2026; Expected Payment August 28, 2026.
- 3rd Quarter: Record Date November 3, 2026; Expected Payment November 27, 2026.
Note: Expected payment dates are subject to change based on discussions with relevant institutions. No specific guidance on dividend amounts or future earnings is provided.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact dividend amounts per share once announced by the Board prior to each record date.
- Confirm if the 4th Quarter dividend record date and payment schedule are announced in a subsequent filing.
- Monitor for any updates regarding the "Expected Payment Dates" as they are subject to change.