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Largest shareholder shift at KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: KB)

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KB Financial Group Inc. reported a change in the holdings of its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service. As of May 8, 2026, the fund held 33,460,006 shares of common stock, representing 8.97% of 372,850,455 total shares. Based on the shareholder registry as of June 30, 2026, its position decreased to 32,734,500 shares, representing 9.23% of 354,687,734 total shares. This indicates a lower share count for the largest shareholder alongside a reduced total share base recorded in the shareholder registry over that period.

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NPS shares owned as of May 8, 2026 33,460,006 shares Largest shareholder holdings based on 372,850,455 total shares as of May 8, 2026
Ownership percentage as of May 8, 2026 8.97% Stake of Korean National Pension Service in KB Financial Group
NPS shares owned as of June 30, 2026 32,734,500 shares Largest shareholder holdings based on 354,687,734 total shares as of June 30, 2026
Ownership percentage as of June 30, 2026 9.23% Updated stake of Korean National Pension Service in KB Financial Group
Total shares as of May 8, 2026 372,850,455 shares Total KB Financial Group shares used to calculate 8.97% ownership
Total shares as of June 30, 2026 354,687,734 shares Total KB Financial Group shares used to calculate 9.23% ownership
foreign private issuer regulatory
"Form 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"
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.
largest shareholder financial
"the number of shares owned by its largest shareholder"
shareholder registry financial
"based on the shareholder registry of KB Financial Group"

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FAQ

What change in KB (KB Financial Group Inc.)'s largest shareholder holdings was disclosed?
KB Financial Group reported that the Korean National Pension Service reduced its stake from 33,460,006 to 32,734,500 common shares. Over the same period, its ownership percentage rose from 8.97% to 9.23% as the company’s total share count declined.

How did the ownership percentage of KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) held by the Korean National Pension Service change?
The Korean National Pension Service’s ownership in KB Financial Group increased from 8.97% to 9.23%. This shift occurred even though its shares fell to 32,734,500, because the total number of KB Financial Group shares used in the calculation also decreased.

What were the total KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) shares used to calculate the largest shareholder’s ownership?
Ownership percentages were based on 372,850,455 total shares as of May 8, 2026, and 354,687,734 total shares as of June 30, 2026. These figures from the shareholder registry determined the 8.97% and 9.23% stakes, respectively.

On which reference dates did KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) measure the largest shareholder’s stake?
KB Financial Group measured the Korean National Pension Service’s holdings as of May 8, 2026 and June 30, 2026. The first date showed 33,460,006 shares held, while the second showed 32,734,500 shares, reflecting the updated shareholder registry.

Who is identified as the largest shareholder of KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) in this report?
The report identifies the Korean National Pension Service as KB Financial Group’s largest shareholder. It held 33,460,006 shares (8.97%) as of May 8, 2026, and 32,734,500 shares (9.23%) based on the June 30, 2026 shareholder registry.
 
 

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 ☐

 

 
 

Changes in the Number of Shares Owned by the Largest Shareholder of KB Financial Group Inc.

On July 21, 2026, KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”) reported that the number of shares owned by its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service, had decreased from 33,460,006 shares of common stock, representing 8.97% of 372,850,455 total shares of KB Financial Group as of May 8, 2026, to 32,734,500 shares of common stock, representing 9.23% of 354,687,734 total shares based on the shareholder registry of KB Financial Group as of June 30, 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 21, 2026     By:  

/s/ Sang Rok Na

    (Signature)
    Name: Sang Rok Na
    Title: Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR