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[6-K] KB Financial Group Inc Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Century Aluminum (CENX) completed a $400 million offering of 6.875% senior secured notes due 2032 on 22-Jul-2025. Interest begins 1-Feb-2026 and is paid semi-annually. The notes are guaranteed by domestic restricted subsidiaries and are secured by a second-lien on substantially all assets other than ABL collateral, ranking pari-passu with other senior debt and ahead of unsecured debt to the value of the collateral.

Proceeds will fund the redemption of the outstanding $250 million 7.50% notes due 2028 (call price 101.875% plus accrued interest, total ≈ $261.1 million on 5-Aug-2025) and repay outstanding amounts under the company’s revolver, with any remainder for fees and expenses.

The indenture limits additional debt, liens, dividends, asset sales and affiliate transactions. Early redemption: make-whole before 1-Aug-2028; thereafter 103.438% (2028), 101.719% (2029) and par (2030+).

Concurrently, Century executed Amendment No. 5 to its asset-based credit facility, extending maturity to 22-Jul-2030, capping swingline loans at 7.5 % of the revolver, revising concentration limits, and fixing the Term SOFR adjustment at 0.10 %.

Century Aluminum (CENX) ha completato un'offerta da 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni senior garantite al 6,875% con scadenza nel 2032 il 22 luglio 2025. Gli interessi inizieranno il 1° febbraio 2026 e saranno pagati semestralmente. Le obbligazioni sono garantite da filiali nazionali a responsabilità limitata e garantite da un secondo privilegio su quasi tutti gli asset, escluso il collaterale ABL, con pari grado rispetto ad altri debiti senior e priorità rispetto al debito non garantito fino al valore del collaterale.

I proventi serviranno a finanziare il riscatto delle obbligazioni in circolazione da 250 milioni di dollari al 7,50% con scadenza 2028 (prezzo di rimborso 101,875% più interessi maturati, totale circa 261,1 milioni di dollari al 5 agosto 2025) e a rimborsare gli importi dovuti sul credito revolving della società, con eventuali residui destinati a commissioni e spese.

L'atto di emissione limita ulteriori debiti, privilegi, dividendi, vendite di asset e transazioni con affiliate. Rimborso anticipato: clausola make-whole prima del 1 agosto 2028; successivamente 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) e valore nominale (dal 2030 in poi).

Contemporaneamente, Century ha eseguito la Modifica n. 5 alla sua linea di credito basata su asset, prorogando la scadenza al 22 luglio 2030, limitando i prestiti swingline al 7,5% del revolver, rivedendo i limiti di concentrazione e fissando l'aggiustamento del Term SOFR allo 0,10%.

Century Aluminum (CENX) completó una oferta de 400 millones de dólares de notas senior garantizadas al 6.875% con vencimiento en 2032 el 22 de julio de 2025. Los intereses comienzan el 1 de febrero de 2026 y se pagan semestralmente. Las notas están garantizadas por subsidiarias nacionales restringidas y aseguradas con un segundo gravamen sobre casi todos los activos excepto el colateral ABL, con igual rango que otras deudas senior y prioridad sobre la deuda no garantizada hasta el valor del colateral.

Los fondos se utilizarán para financiar el rescate de las notas pendientes de 250 millones de dólares al 7.50% con vencimiento en 2028 (precio de llamado 101.875% más intereses acumulados, total ≈ 261.1 millones de dólares al 5 de agosto de 2025) y para pagar los montos pendientes bajo la línea revolvente de la compañía, destinando cualquier remanente a comisiones y gastos.

El contrato limita deuda adicional, gravámenes, dividendos, ventas de activos y transacciones con afiliados. Redención anticipada: compensación make-whole antes del 1 de agosto de 2028; luego 103.438% (2028), 101.719% (2029) y valor nominal (2030 en adelante).

Simultáneamente, Century ejecutó la Enmienda No. 5 a su línea de crédito basada en activos, extendiendo el vencimiento al 22 de julio de 2030, limitando los préstamos swingline al 7.5% del revolver, revisando los límites de concentración y fijando el ajuste Term SOFR en 0.10%.

Century Aluminum (CENX)는 2025년 7월 22일에 6.875% 만기 2032년 선순위 담보채권 4억 달러 발행을 완료했습니다. 이자는 2026년 2월 1일부터 시작되며 반기별로 지급됩니다. 이 채권은 국내 제한 자회사가 보증하며 ABL 담보를 제외한 거의 모든 자산에 대한 2순위 담보가 설정되어 있으며, 다른 선순위 부채와 동등한 순위이고 담보 가치 내에서 무담보 부채보다 우선합니다.

발행 수익금은 2028년 만기 7.50% 미지급 채권 2억 5천만 달러를 상환하는 데 사용됩니다(콜 가격 101.875%에 미지급 이자 포함, 2025년 8월 5일 총 약 2억 6,110만 달러) 및 회사의 리볼빙 대출 잔액 상환에 사용되며, 나머지는 수수료 및 비용에 충당됩니다.

채권 계약서는 추가 부채, 담보권, 배당, 자산 매각 및 계열사 거래를 제한합니다. 조기 상환 조건: 2028년 8월 1일 이전에는 메이크홀 조항 적용; 이후에는 103.438%(2028년), 101.719%(2029년), 액면가(2030년 이후) 적용.

동시에 Century는 자산 기반 신용 시설에 대한 제5차 수정안을 체결하여 만기를 2030년 7월 22일로 연장하고, 스윙라인 대출을 리볼버의 7.5%로 제한하며, 집중 한도를 조정하고 Term SOFR 조정을 0.10%로 고정했습니다.

Century Aluminum (CENX) a finalisé une émission de 400 millions de dollars de obligations senior garanties à 6,875% échéant en 2032 le 22 juillet 2025. Les intérêts débutent le 1er février 2026 et sont payés semestriellement. Les obligations sont garanties par des filiales nationales restreintes et sécurisées par un second rang sur la quasi-totalité des actifs, à l'exception des garanties ABL, avec un rang égal aux autres dettes senior et prioritaire sur la dette non garantie jusqu'à la valeur des garanties.

Les fonds serviront à financer le rachat des obligations en circulation de 250 millions de dollars à 7,50% échéant en 2028 (prix de remboursement 101,875% plus intérêts courus, total ≈ 261,1 millions de dollars au 5 août 2025) et à rembourser les montants dus sur la ligne de crédit renouvelable de la société, le solde éventuel étant destiné aux frais et dépenses.

Le contrat d'émission limite la dette supplémentaire, les privilèges, les dividendes, les ventes d'actifs et les transactions avec des affiliés. Remboursement anticipé : clause make-whole avant le 1er août 2028 ; ensuite 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) et pair (à partir de 2030).

Parallèlement, Century a signé l'Amendement n°5 à sa facilité de crédit adossée à des actifs, prolongeant la maturité au 22 juillet 2030, plafonnant les prêts swingline à 7,5 % de la ligne renouvelable, révisant les limites de concentration et fixant l'ajustement Term SOFR à 0,10 %.

Century Aluminum (CENX) hat am 22. Juli 2025 ein Angebot über 400 Millionen US-Dollar von 6,875% vorrangigen besicherten Anleihen mit Fälligkeit 2032 abgeschlossen. Die Zinszahlungen beginnen am 1. Februar 2026 und erfolgen halbjährlich. Die Anleihen werden von inländischen beschränkten Tochtergesellschaften garantiert und sind durch eine zweite Grundschuld auf nahezu alle Vermögenswerte außer dem ABL-Sicherheiten besichert, stehen pari passu mit anderen vorrangigen Schulden und vorrangig gegenüber unbesicherten Schulden bis zum Wert der Sicherheiten.

Die Erlöse werden zur Rückzahlung der ausstehenden 250 Millionen US-Dollar 7,50%-Anleihen mit Fälligkeit 2028 verwendet (Rückkaufpreis 101,875% plus aufgelaufene Zinsen, insgesamt ca. 261,1 Millionen US-Dollar am 5. August 2025) sowie zur Rückzahlung offener Beträge aus der revolvierenden Kreditlinie des Unternehmens, wobei ein etwaiger Überschuss für Gebühren und Ausgaben verwendet wird.

Die Anleihebedingungen begrenzen zusätzliche Schulden, Sicherheiten, Dividenden, Vermögensverkäufe und Transaktionen mit verbundenen Unternehmen. Vorzeitige Rückzahlung: Make-whole vor dem 1. August 2028; danach 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) und Nominalwert (ab 2030).

Gleichzeitig hat Century die Änderung Nr. 5 an seiner assetbasierten Kreditfazilität durchgeführt, die Laufzeit bis zum 22. Juli 2030 verlängert, Swingline-Kredite auf 7,5 % der revolvierenden Kreditlinie begrenzt, Konzentrationsgrenzen überarbeitet und die Term-SOFR-Anpassung auf 0,10 % festgelegt.

Positive
  • Refinancing lowers coupon from 7.50 % to 6.875 %, reducing annual interest expense by roughly $1.6 million.
  • Maturity profile extended to 2032, eliminating significant 2028 refinancing risk.
  • Credit facility maturity pushed to 2030, bolstering liquidity horizon.
Negative
  • $400 million issuance exceeds $250 million notes redeemed, raising gross secured debt.
  • Second-lien security further encumbers assets, potentially limiting future borrowing capacity.
  • Call premium on 2028 notes costs approximately $4.7 million in cash.

Insights

TL;DR – Leverage profile improves via lower coupon and maturity extension; collateral coverage offsets added secured debt.

The 6.875 % notes refinance 7.50 % 2028 paper, cutting annual interest expense by ≈ $1.6 million and pushing final maturity four years later to 2032. Second-lien status and broad collateral reduce recovery risk for investors, while covenants restrict incremental leverage and cash leakage. Redemption of the 2028 notes and revolver pay-down lower near-term refinancing pressure. Overall, the transaction strengthens the company’s liquidity ladder and should tighten spreads, warranting a positive credit view.

TL;DR – Debt mix shifts but absolute borrowings rise; equity impact largely neutral.

Issuing $400 million to retire $250 million and repay revolver increases gross debt yet moderately lowers blended coupon. Equity holders gain from extended maturities and covenant-constrained financial discipline, but incremental secured claims subordinate unsecured assets and could limit future financing flexibility. The 101.875 % call premium generates a one-time cash outflow of ≈ $4.7 million. Net effect on valuation is neutral absent operating improvements.

Century Aluminum (CENX) ha completato un'offerta da 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni senior garantite al 6,875% con scadenza nel 2032 il 22 luglio 2025. Gli interessi inizieranno il 1° febbraio 2026 e saranno pagati semestralmente. Le obbligazioni sono garantite da filiali nazionali a responsabilità limitata e garantite da un secondo privilegio su quasi tutti gli asset, escluso il collaterale ABL, con pari grado rispetto ad altri debiti senior e priorità rispetto al debito non garantito fino al valore del collaterale.

I proventi serviranno a finanziare il riscatto delle obbligazioni in circolazione da 250 milioni di dollari al 7,50% con scadenza 2028 (prezzo di rimborso 101,875% più interessi maturati, totale circa 261,1 milioni di dollari al 5 agosto 2025) e a rimborsare gli importi dovuti sul credito revolving della società, con eventuali residui destinati a commissioni e spese.

L'atto di emissione limita ulteriori debiti, privilegi, dividendi, vendite di asset e transazioni con affiliate. Rimborso anticipato: clausola make-whole prima del 1 agosto 2028; successivamente 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) e valore nominale (dal 2030 in poi).

Contemporaneamente, Century ha eseguito la Modifica n. 5 alla sua linea di credito basata su asset, prorogando la scadenza al 22 luglio 2030, limitando i prestiti swingline al 7,5% del revolver, rivedendo i limiti di concentrazione e fissando l'aggiustamento del Term SOFR allo 0,10%.

Century Aluminum (CENX) completó una oferta de 400 millones de dólares de notas senior garantizadas al 6.875% con vencimiento en 2032 el 22 de julio de 2025. Los intereses comienzan el 1 de febrero de 2026 y se pagan semestralmente. Las notas están garantizadas por subsidiarias nacionales restringidas y aseguradas con un segundo gravamen sobre casi todos los activos excepto el colateral ABL, con igual rango que otras deudas senior y prioridad sobre la deuda no garantizada hasta el valor del colateral.

Los fondos se utilizarán para financiar el rescate de las notas pendientes de 250 millones de dólares al 7.50% con vencimiento en 2028 (precio de llamado 101.875% más intereses acumulados, total ≈ 261.1 millones de dólares al 5 de agosto de 2025) y para pagar los montos pendientes bajo la línea revolvente de la compañía, destinando cualquier remanente a comisiones y gastos.

El contrato limita deuda adicional, gravámenes, dividendos, ventas de activos y transacciones con afiliados. Redención anticipada: compensación make-whole antes del 1 de agosto de 2028; luego 103.438% (2028), 101.719% (2029) y valor nominal (2030 en adelante).

Simultáneamente, Century ejecutó la Enmienda No. 5 a su línea de crédito basada en activos, extendiendo el vencimiento al 22 de julio de 2030, limitando los préstamos swingline al 7.5% del revolver, revisando los límites de concentración y fijando el ajuste Term SOFR en 0.10%.

Century Aluminum (CENX)는 2025년 7월 22일에 6.875% 만기 2032년 선순위 담보채권 4억 달러 발행을 완료했습니다. 이자는 2026년 2월 1일부터 시작되며 반기별로 지급됩니다. 이 채권은 국내 제한 자회사가 보증하며 ABL 담보를 제외한 거의 모든 자산에 대한 2순위 담보가 설정되어 있으며, 다른 선순위 부채와 동등한 순위이고 담보 가치 내에서 무담보 부채보다 우선합니다.

발행 수익금은 2028년 만기 7.50% 미지급 채권 2억 5천만 달러를 상환하는 데 사용됩니다(콜 가격 101.875%에 미지급 이자 포함, 2025년 8월 5일 총 약 2억 6,110만 달러) 및 회사의 리볼빙 대출 잔액 상환에 사용되며, 나머지는 수수료 및 비용에 충당됩니다.

채권 계약서는 추가 부채, 담보권, 배당, 자산 매각 및 계열사 거래를 제한합니다. 조기 상환 조건: 2028년 8월 1일 이전에는 메이크홀 조항 적용; 이후에는 103.438%(2028년), 101.719%(2029년), 액면가(2030년 이후) 적용.

동시에 Century는 자산 기반 신용 시설에 대한 제5차 수정안을 체결하여 만기를 2030년 7월 22일로 연장하고, 스윙라인 대출을 리볼버의 7.5%로 제한하며, 집중 한도를 조정하고 Term SOFR 조정을 0.10%로 고정했습니다.

Century Aluminum (CENX) a finalisé une émission de 400 millions de dollars de obligations senior garanties à 6,875% échéant en 2032 le 22 juillet 2025. Les intérêts débutent le 1er février 2026 et sont payés semestriellement. Les obligations sont garanties par des filiales nationales restreintes et sécurisées par un second rang sur la quasi-totalité des actifs, à l'exception des garanties ABL, avec un rang égal aux autres dettes senior et prioritaire sur la dette non garantie jusqu'à la valeur des garanties.

Les fonds serviront à financer le rachat des obligations en circulation de 250 millions de dollars à 7,50% échéant en 2028 (prix de remboursement 101,875% plus intérêts courus, total ≈ 261,1 millions de dollars au 5 août 2025) et à rembourser les montants dus sur la ligne de crédit renouvelable de la société, le solde éventuel étant destiné aux frais et dépenses.

Le contrat d'émission limite la dette supplémentaire, les privilèges, les dividendes, les ventes d'actifs et les transactions avec des affiliés. Remboursement anticipé : clause make-whole avant le 1er août 2028 ; ensuite 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) et pair (à partir de 2030).

Parallèlement, Century a signé l'Amendement n°5 à sa facilité de crédit adossée à des actifs, prolongeant la maturité au 22 juillet 2030, plafonnant les prêts swingline à 7,5 % de la ligne renouvelable, révisant les limites de concentration et fixant l'ajustement Term SOFR à 0,10 %.

Century Aluminum (CENX) hat am 22. Juli 2025 ein Angebot über 400 Millionen US-Dollar von 6,875% vorrangigen besicherten Anleihen mit Fälligkeit 2032 abgeschlossen. Die Zinszahlungen beginnen am 1. Februar 2026 und erfolgen halbjährlich. Die Anleihen werden von inländischen beschränkten Tochtergesellschaften garantiert und sind durch eine zweite Grundschuld auf nahezu alle Vermögenswerte außer dem ABL-Sicherheiten besichert, stehen pari passu mit anderen vorrangigen Schulden und vorrangig gegenüber unbesicherten Schulden bis zum Wert der Sicherheiten.

Die Erlöse werden zur Rückzahlung der ausstehenden 250 Millionen US-Dollar 7,50%-Anleihen mit Fälligkeit 2028 verwendet (Rückkaufpreis 101,875% plus aufgelaufene Zinsen, insgesamt ca. 261,1 Millionen US-Dollar am 5. August 2025) sowie zur Rückzahlung offener Beträge aus der revolvierenden Kreditlinie des Unternehmens, wobei ein etwaiger Überschuss für Gebühren und Ausgaben verwendet wird.

Die Anleihebedingungen begrenzen zusätzliche Schulden, Sicherheiten, Dividenden, Vermögensverkäufe und Transaktionen mit verbundenen Unternehmen. Vorzeitige Rückzahlung: Make-whole vor dem 1. August 2028; danach 103,438% (2028), 101,719% (2029) und Nominalwert (ab 2030).

Gleichzeitig hat Century die Änderung Nr. 5 an seiner assetbasierten Kreditfazilität durchgeführt, die Laufzeit bis zum 22. Juli 2030 verlängert, Swingline-Kredite auf 7,5 % der revolvierenden Kreditlinie begrenzt, Konzentrationsgrenzen überarbeitet und die Term-SOFR-Anpassung auf 0,10 % festgelegt.

 
 

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 2025

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 ☐

 

 
 


Resolution for the Cancellation of Treasury Shares

On July 24, 2025, the board of directors of KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”) resolved to cancel certain of its shares of common stock, which KB Financial Group plans to acquire as treasury shares prior to such cancellation pursuant to the announcement on Form 6-K dated July 24, 2025. The details are as follows:

 

Type and Number of Shares to be Cancelled    Common Shares   

5,724,197 shares

   Other Shares   

— 

Total Number of Shares Issued    Common Shares   

381,462,103 shares

   Other Shares   

— 

Par Value per Share   

KRW 5,000

Estimated Amount of Shares to be Cancelled   

KRW 660,000,000,000

Scheduled Period of Acquisition of Treasury Shares for Cancellation    From   

July 24, 2025

   To   

January 9, 2026

Method of Acquisition of Shares to be Cancelled   

Purchase on the stock exchange

Scheduled Date of Cancellation   

To be determined

Brokerage Company Appointed for the Share Acquisitions   

Hana Securities Co., Ltd.

Date of Resolution by the Board of Directors   

July 24, 2025

Obligation to Report to the Korea Fair Trade Commission   

Not applicable

Other Material Information for an Investment Decision   

-  Legal basis for the cancellation of treasury shares: Article 343-1 of the Korean Commercial Code.

 

-  The cancellation of these shares constitutes the cancellation of treasury shares acquired within the limits of profits available for dividends, and as such, although the total number of issued shares will decrease, there will be no reduction in the paid-in capital of KB Financial Group.

 

-  The “Estimated Amount of Shares to be Cancelled” above is the cancellation amount determined through a resolution of the board of directors on even date herewith.

 

-  The “Type and Number of Shares to be Cancelled” above is calculated based on the closing price of the common shares of KB Financial Group on the Korea Exchange as of July 23, 2025 (one day prior to the date of the resolution of the board of directors), which was KRW 115,300. The actual number and amount of shares to be cancelled are subject to change depending on fluctuations in share price.

 

-  The starting date for the “Scheduled Period of Acquisition of Treasury Shares for Cancellation” above represents the date of the trust agreement, and may not be the actual date the acquisitions begin.

 

-  KB Financial Group plans to cancel all of the treasury shares following the completion of the acquisition of the treasury shares. For detailed information regarding the acquisition of the treasury shares, please refer to the Form 6-K titled “Resolution to Enter into a Trust Agreement for the Acquisition of Treasury Shares” furnished by KB Financial Group on July 24, 2025.

 


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 24, 2025

    By:  

/s/ Sang Rok Na

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

FAQ

Why did Century Aluminum (CENX) issue new 6.875% notes?

To redeem its higher-coupon 7.50% 2028 notes, repay revolver borrowings and extend overall debt maturities.

How much cash will Century Aluminum spend to redeem the 2028 notes?

The company will pay about $261.1 million, equal to 101.875% of principal plus accrued interest.

When do the new 2032 notes start paying interest?

First semi-annual interest payment is due on 1-Feb-2026 (record date 15-Jan-2026).

What assets secure the new notes?

Substantially all assets of Century Aluminum and its guarantor subsidiaries, excluding ABL collateral such as A/R and inventory, on a second-lien basis.

How was the credit facility changed by Amendment No. 5?

Maturity extended to 22-Jul-2030, swingline cap set at 7.5 % of revolver, concentration limits adjusted, and Term SOFR adjustment fixed at 0.10 %.

Can Century Aluminum redeem the new notes early?

Yes, with a make-whole premium before 1-Aug-2028 and a declining call schedule (103.438% in 2028, 101.719% in 2029, par thereafter).
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