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KB Financial (KB) to get KRW 1,399,151,741,360 interim dividend from Kookmin Bank

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KB Financial Group Inc. reports that the board of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kookmin Bank, has declared an interim cash dividend of KRW 3,460 per common share, totaling KRW 1,399,151,741,360. The entire amount will be paid to KB Financial, which holds all Kookmin Bank common shares. The record date for eligible shareholders at the bank level is July 2, 2026, with payment expected on July 22, 2026, subject to change, in accordance with Article 53 (Dividends) of Kookmin Bank’s Articles of Incorporation.

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Interim dividend per share KRW 3,460 per common share Declared by Kookmin Bank’s board on June 17, 2026
Total interim dividend KRW 1,399,151,741,360 Total amount payable to KB Financial Group Inc.
Record date July 2, 2026 Date determining entitlement to Kookmin Bank interim dividend
Expected payment date July 22, 2026 Expected dividend payment date, subject to change
interim cash dividend financial
"passed a resolution to declare an interim cash dividend of KRW 3,460 per common share"
A cash payment a company declares and pays to shareholders partway through its financial year, based on the company’s interim results rather than its final annual accounts. It matters to investors because it provides near-term income, shows the company has available cash and confidence in ongoing performance, and can affect share price much like receiving a partial paycheck before the end of a pay period.
record date financial
"The record date is July 2, 2026, and the payment of such dividends"
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Articles of Incorporation regulatory
"Such payment will be made in accordance with Article 53 (Dividends) of Kookmin Bank’s Articles of Incorporation"
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"the board of directors of Kookmin Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary"
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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 June 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 ☐

 

 
 


Declaration of Interim Cash Dividends by Kookmin Bank

On June 17, 2026, the board of directors of Kookmin Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KB Financial Group Inc., passed a resolution to declare an interim cash dividend of KRW 3,460 per common share, for a total dividend amount of KRW 1,399,151,741,360. Such payment will be made in accordance with Article 53 (Dividends) of Kookmin Bank’s Articles of Incorporation.

The record date is July 2, 2026, and the payment of such dividends is expected to be made on July 22, 2026, which date is subject to change.

The entire dividend amount will be paid to KB Financial Group Inc., which holds all of the common shares of Kookmin Bank.

The relevant portions of Article 53(Dividends) from Kookmin Bank’s Articles of Incorporation are as follows:

 

(1)

Dividends may be distributed in cash or stock.

 

(4)

The Bank may distribute interim dividends in cash to the shareholders once during each fiscal year on a certain day determined by a resolution of the Board of Directors under the relevant laws and regulations including the Korean Commercial Code.


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: June 18, 2026    

By: /s/ Sang Rok Na

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

FAQ

What interim dividend did Kookmin Bank declare for KB (KB Financial Group)?

Kookmin Bank declared an interim cash dividend of KRW 3,460 per common share, totaling KRW 1,399,151,741,360. Because KB Financial Group owns all Kookmin Bank common shares, the full dividend amount will be received by KB Financial Group Inc.

What is the record date for Kookmin Bank’s interim dividend noted by KB?

The record date for Kookmin Bank’s interim cash dividend is July 2, 2026. Shareholders of Kookmin Bank’s common stock on that date determine who is entitled to the dividend, although KB Financial Group owns all of those shares.

When is Kookmin Bank’s interim dividend expected to be paid to KB Financial?

The interim dividend is expected to be paid on July 22, 2026. The filing notes this payment date is subject to change, but it provides investors with an indicative timing for when KB Financial Group should receive the cash inflow.

Under what authority was Kookmin Bank’s interim dividend to KB declared?

The interim cash dividend was declared in accordance with Article 53 (Dividends) of Kookmin Bank’s Articles of Incorporation. The board of directors passed the resolution on June 17, 2026, following the procedures set out in that article.