Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Woori Financial Group Inc. is dated March 22, 2024. The report serves as a notice regarding the record date for holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) entitled to receive year-end dividends for fiscal year 2023.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the approved dividend amount of Won 640 per share for fiscal year 2023.
Material Changes
The filing amends a prior report from February 27, 2024, which had postponed the announcement of the ADS record date pending shareholder approval. The material change is the confirmation of the dividend amount and the subsequent establishment of the record date following the annual general meeting held on March 22, 2024.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
There is no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies in this specific filing. The document focuses solely on the administrative determination of the dividend record date.
Important Facts for Investors
- Dividend Amount: Shareholders approved a year-end dividend of Won 640 per share for fiscal year 2023.
- ADS Record Date: The record date for ADS holders to receive the dividend is April 1, 2024.
- Book Closure: Woori Financial Group's books for ADS issuance and cancellation will close at the end of business on April 1, 2024 (New York time).
- Approval Date: The dividend was approved at the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 22, 2024.