Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE: SHG) is dated December 15, 2004. The report serves as a notification regarding the record date for voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting scheduled for March 2005.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance notice and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus the prior comparable period are reported in this filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- Shareholder Registry Closure: The company will close its shareholder registry from January 1, 2005, until the date of the shareholders' meeting in March 2005.
- Record Date: Shareholders registered as of December 31, 2004, are entitled to exercise voting rights at the annual general meeting.
- Dividend Eligibility: Registered shareholders as of the record date will be eligible to receive dividends for the 2004 fiscal year.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the exact date of the General Shareholders' Meeting in March 2005 to confirm the end of the registry closure period.
- Confirm share ownership status as of December 31, 2004, to ensure eligibility for voting and 2004 fiscal year dividends.
- Review subsequent filings for the actual financial results of the 2004 fiscal year, as they are not included in this notice.