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KB Financial Group (KB) sets May 8, 2026 record date for Q1 interim dividend

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KB Financial Group Inc. has set May 8, 2026 as the record date for interim cash dividends for the first quarter of 2026. Shareholders on the books on that date will be entitled to receive the quarterly dividend, and the shareholders’ registry will remain open.

Under Article 60 of its Articles of Incorporation, the company may pay quarterly cash dividends by a Board of Directors resolution made within 45 days after the end of March, June, or September, and may set a record date with at least two weeks’ prior public notice.

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Dividend record date May 8, 2026 Record date for Q1 2026 interim cash dividends
Board approval window 45 days Period after March, June, or September to resolve on quarterly dividends
Public notice period 2 weeks Minimum prior public notice before setting record date
record date financial
"designated May 8, 2026 as the record date for its interim (quarterly) cash dividends"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
Quarterly Dividends financial
"Article 60 from the Company’s Articles of Incorporation (Quarterly Dividends) are as follows"
Articles of Incorporation regulatory
"Pursuant to Article 60 of its Articles of Incorporation, KB Financial Group Inc."
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Board of Directors regulatory
"The Company may distribute cash dividends to the shareholders pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors"
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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 April 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 ☐

 

 
 


Record Date for Interim (Quarterly) Dividends

Pursuant to Article 60 of its Articles of Incorporation, KB Financial Group Inc. (the “Company”) designated May 8, 2026 as the record date for its interim (quarterly) cash dividends for the first quarter of 2026. Shareholders entitled to receive these dividends will be determined based solely on the record date, and there will be no closing of the shareholders’ registry.

The relevant portions of Article 60 from the Company’s Articles of Incorporation (Quarterly Dividends) are as follows:

(1) The Company may distribute cash dividends to the shareholders pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors obtained within (45) days from the last day of March, June or September.

(2) The Company may set the record date to determine the shareholders who will receive the Dividends set forth in Paragraph (1) by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The Company shall give at least two (2) weeks prior notice to the public.


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: April 23, 2026     By:   /s/ Sang Rok Na
    (Signature)
    Name: Sang Rok Na
    Title: Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

KB Financial Group Inc. disclosed that its Board designated May 8, 2026 as the record date for interim cash dividends for the first quarter of 2026, determining which shareholders are entitled to receive that quarterly dividend.

What is the record date for KB Financial Group Inc. 2026 Q1 interim dividend?

The record date is May 8, 2026. Shareholders who are on KB Financial Group Inc.’s share register as of that date will be eligible to receive the first-quarter 2026 interim cash dividend, with the registry remaining open.

How does KB Financial Group Inc. approve quarterly cash dividends?

Quarterly cash dividends may be approved by a resolution of the Board of Directors within 45 days after the last day of March, June, or September, as permitted under Article 60 of KB Financial Group Inc.’s Articles of Incorporation.

How does KB Financial Group Inc. set the record date for dividends?

The Board of Directors may set a dividend record date by resolution. KB Financial Group Inc. must provide at least two weeks’ prior public notice when setting this record date for shareholders entitled to receive quarterly cash dividends.

Will KB Financial Group Inc. close its shareholder registry for the May 8, 2026 dividend record date?

No. KB Financial Group Inc. stated that shareholders entitled to the interim cash dividend for first-quarter 2026 are determined solely based on the May 8, 2026 record date, and there will be no closing of the shareholders’ registry.