AcquisitionsJul 24, 2026, 06:07 AM
Woori Financial Group Board Approves Tongyang Life Insurance Acquisition
AI Summary
Woori Financial Group Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a share exchange agreement with TONGYANG Life Insurance Co., Ltd. on July 24, 2026. This approval, obtained in lieu of a shareholders' meeting, will result in Tongyang Life Insurance becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Woori Financial Group. The share exchange is expected to become effective on August 11, 2026, with new shares of Woori Financial Group anticipated to be listed on August 31, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Woori Financial Group's board approved a share exchange with Tongyang Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- The share exchange aims to incorporate Tongyang Life Insurance as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
- The board approval on July 24, 2026, was obtained in lieu of a shareholders' meeting.
- The initial resolution for the share exchange was passed on April 24, 2026.
- The effective date of the share exchange is expected to be August 11, 2026.
- Listing of new Woori Financial Group shares is expected on August 31, 2026.
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