KB Financial Group (KB) ends buyback after repurchasing 3,581,623 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KB Financial Group Inc. reported the completion of its previously authorized share buyback program. Between April 24, 2026 and July 14, 2026, the company acquired 3,581,623 common shares under this program at an average price of KRW 167,522 per share, for a total acquisition amount of KRW 599,999,968,200. Following these purchases, KB Financial Group holds 3,581,623 common shares as treasury shares, representing 1.01% of its total issued shares of 354,687,734.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 3,581,623 shares Average acquisition price: KRW 167,522 Total acquisition amount: KRW 599,999,968,200 +5 more

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Shares repurchased 3,581,623 shares Common shares acquired under the buyback program completed July 14, 2026

Average acquisition price KRW 167,522 Average acquisition price per share in the buyback program

Total acquisition amount KRW 599,999,968,200 Total amount for shares acquired in the buyback program

Treasury shares after buyback 3,581,623 common shares Total number of treasury shares held following completion of the program

Treasury shares as % of issued 1.01% Treasury shares as a percentage of total issued shares after the buyback

Total shares issued 354,687,734 shares Total number of shares issued used to calculate the 1.01% treasury position

Buyback period start April 24, 2026 Start date of the acquisition period for treasury shares

Buyback period end July 14, 2026 End date of the acquisition period for treasury shares

Key Terms

treasury shares, share buyback program, Form 6-K, foreign private issuer

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treasury shares financial

"Total number of treasury shares held by KB Financial Group following the acquisition"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

share buyback program financial

"the share buyback program it commenced on April 24, 2026"

A share buyback program is when a company uses its cash to repurchase its own outstanding shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to investors. That matters because it can raise the value of remaining shares and signal management's confidence in the business—similar to a bakery buying back unsold loafs to make each remaining loaf represent a larger share of its oven’s output—though buybacks can also affect cash available for other uses.

Form 6-K regulatory

"Form 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

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FAQ

What did KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) disclose in this Form 6-K?

KB Financial Group completed a share buyback program that ran from April 24, 2026 to July 14, 2026, acquiring 3,581,623 common shares and increasing its treasury share holdings to that same amount.

How many shares did KB Financial Group (KB) repurchase in its buyback?

KB Financial Group repurchased 3,581,623 common shares under the program. These repurchased shares are now held as treasury shares, representing 1.01% of the company’s total 354,687,734 issued shares.

What was the total amount spent in KB (KB Financial Group) share buyback?

The share buyback had a total acquisition amount of KRW 599,999,968,200. This reflects the cost of acquiring 3,581,623 common shares during the program period at an average price of KRW 167,522 per share.

Over what period did KB Financial Group (KB) conduct this buyback?

KB Financial Group conducted the buyback from April 24, 2026 to July 14, 2026. The company stated that this program, previously authorized for the acquisition of treasury shares, has now been completed.

What percentage of KB Financial Group (KB) shares are now held as treasury shares?

After the buyback, KB Financial Group holds 3,581,623 common shares as treasury shares, equal to 1.01% of its total issued share count of 354,687,734 shares.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2026

Commission File Number: 000-53445

KB Financial Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07331, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒    Form  40-F ☐

Results of Acquisition of Treasury Shares

On July 16, 2026, KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”) announced that the share buyback program it commenced on April 24, 2026, which was previously announced on a Form 6-K furnished on April 23, 2026 titled “Resolution for the Acquisition of Treasury Shares,” has been completed. The details of the results of such share buyback program are as follows:

Acquisition period(1)		From		April 24, 2026
		To		July 14, 2026
Type and number of shares acquired		Common shares		3,581,623 shares
		Other shares		-
Average acquisition price per share				KRW 167,522
Total acquisition amount				KRW 599,999,968,200
Total number of treasury shares held by KB Financial Group following the acquisition				3,581,623 common shares (1.01% of the total number of shares issued, or 354,687,734 shares)

Note (1): The “Acquisition Period” above is based on the date of each trade execution of share acquisition, whereas the acquisition completion (settlement) date of each share acquisition is the second business day following the date of the trade execution date, referred to as “T+2”. Accordingly, the final completion date of the share buyback program is July 16, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				KB Financial Group Inc.
				(Registrant)
Date: July 16, 2026				By:		/s/ Sang Rok Na
				(Signature)
				Name: Sang Rok Na
				Title: Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer