SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. has announced its 3Q2026 Earnings Release Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The event will feature a presentation of the third-quarter earnings and a subsequent Q&A session, with live streaming available online in both Korean and English. Investors can access presentation materials on the company's website and YouTube channel. A blackout period is in effect from October 13 to October 27, 2026.

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported a change in its largest shareholder's stake. Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) increased its ownership of common shares from 9.19% (43,630,195 shares) as of June 30, 2026, to 9.45% (44,370,524 shares) as of July 30, 2026. This represents an increase of 0.26 percentage points in the NPS's shareholding.

Shinhan Financial Group's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shinhan Asset Trust Co., Ltd. and Shinhan REITs Management Co., Ltd., have received board approval for their merger. The transaction is expected to be approved by shareholders on August 14, 2026, with Shinhan Asset Trust designated as the surviving entity. The merger's tentative completion date is January 1, 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Shinhan Financial Group issued a supplemental disclosure clarifying rumors about a potential acquisition. The company stated that while it continues to review various measures to enhance its non-bank competitiveness, no decision has been made concerning the acquisition of Lotte Insurance. Further disclosures will be made once relevant matters are determined or within three months from this filing.

Shinhan Financial Group's board of directors resolved to issue KRW-denominated Write-down Contingent Capital Securities totaling KRW 270 billion. The purpose of this issuance is to maintain capital requirements under the Basel III framework. These perpetual securities include call options after 5 years and a non-viability trigger event that would lead to a write-off if the company is designated an insolvent financial institution.

Shinhan Financial Group's board of directors has resolved to cancel 6,698,565 common treasury shares, with an estimated value of KRW 700 billion. The shares will be acquired on the Korea Exchange (KRX) between July 31, 2026, and October 22, 2026. This action will reduce the number of issued shares but will not impact the company's total capital amount, and includes one treasury share acquired previously as required by law.

Shinhan Financial Group's Board of Directors has resolved to pay a quarterly cash dividend. The total dividend amount will be KRW 347,393,176,120, equating to KRW 740 per share for 469,450,238 shares. The record date for this dividend is set for July 30, 2026, with the expected payment date on August 28, 2026.

Shinhan Financial Group's board resolved to acquire 6,698,564 common shares for an estimated KRW 700 billion. The share buyback, part of its 2026 Corporate Value-Up Plan, aims to enhance shareholder return and increase corporate value through acquisition and subsequent cancellation of treasury shares. The acquisition period is scheduled from July 31, 2026, to October 22, 2026, via purchase on the KRX.

Shinhan Financial Group reported strong preliminary operating results for Q2 2026. Net Income Attributable to Controlling Interest rose 17.50% year-over-year to 1,820,135 million KRW, while operating income increased by 22.94% YoY. Revenue also saw a 7.92% YoY increase. Key subsidiaries like Shinhan Bank, Shinhan Card, and Shinhan Life all contributed positively with significant year-over-year net income growth.

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported that its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), increased its ownership. As of June 30, 2026, NPS holds 43,630,195 common shares, representing 9.19% of the company. This is an increase from 42,575,588 shares, or 8.97%, held as of April 30, 2026.