Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (SFG)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: February 5, 2026
Subject: Announcement regarding the resolution to cancel treasury shares.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels. It focuses exclusively on capital structure adjustments.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares to be Cancelled | 5,537,098 Common Shares |
| Estimated Cancellation Amount | KRW 500,000,000,000 |
| Reference Share Price | KRW 90,300 (Feb 4, 2026 close) |
| Total Issued Shares (Post-Resolution) | 485,494,934 Common Shares |
| Face Value per Share | KRW 5,000 |
Material Changes
The Board of Directors resolved on February 5, 2026, to cancel treasury shares previously acquired. This action will reduce the total number of issued shares but will not alter the total capital amount of the company. The cancellation is funded within the limit of profits available for dividends.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
- Acquisition Period: Treasury shares are scheduled to be acquired for cancellation between February 9, 2026, and July 10, 2026, via the Korea Exchange (KRX).
- Variable Factors: The actual number of shares cancelled is subject to change based on share price fluctuations. The estimated amount is based on the closing price of February 4, 2026.
- Timing: The specific date of cancellation is to be determined after the acquisition period concludes.
- Regulatory Compliance: The process adheres to Paragraph 1 of Article 343 of the Korean Commercial Code.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual number of shares cancelled once the acquisition period (ending July 10, 2026) concludes, as it may differ from the estimate due to price volatility.
- Confirm the final scheduled date of cancellation in subsequent disclosures.
- Review the separate Form 6-K announcement referenced in the text for details on the initial acquisition of the treasury shares.
- Monitor the impact on earnings per share (EPS) following the reduction in the share count.