KB Financial Group (NYSE: KB) ends treasury share trust and sets cancellation date

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KB Financial Group Inc. has terminated a trust agreement that had been used to acquire its treasury shares, following the expiration of the trust’s term on January 9, 2026. The trust, originally entered into on July 24, 2025 with Hana Securities Co., Ltd., had a total contract amount of KRW 660,000,000,000.

Upon termination, 5,564,253 common treasury shares from the trust will be returned to KB Financial Group’s corporate account. These shares are scheduled to be held from January 9, 2026 until January 15, 2026, the planned share cancellation date, which may change after consultations with authorities. Before termination, KB Financial Group held 22,874,381 common treasury shares, representing 6.0% of its common shares. Under Korean regulations, no separate board resolution was required because the trust ended at its scheduled expiry.

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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 January 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 ☐

Termination of Trust Agreement for Acquisition of Treasury Shares

KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”) announced on January 9, 2026 that the trust agreement it had entered into on July 24, 2025 (the “Trust Agreement”) to acquire treasury shares has been terminated.

Total Contract Amount (KRW)				Before Termination		660,000,000,000
				After Termination		0
Contract Period (Before Termination)				Effective Date		July 24, 2025
				Termination Date		January 9, 2026
Reason for Termination						Expiration of the term of the Trust Agreement
Counterparty						Hana Securities Co., Ltd.
Expected Date of Termination						January 9, 2026
Method of Return of Trust Properties upon Termination						Return of cash and treasury shares
Number of Treasury Shares Held Prior to Termination		Acquisitions from Profits Available for Dividend		Common Shares (percentage)		22,874,381 shares (6.0%)
				Other Shares		-
		Other Acquisitions		Common Shares (percentage)		-
				Other Shares		-
Number of Treasury Shares subject to Termination				Common Shares		5,564,253 shares
				Other Shares		-
Expected Post-Termination Holding Period				Common Shares		From January 9, 2026 to January 15, 2026
				Other Shares		-
Other Matters to Consider Before Making an Investment Decision						-   Pursuant to Article 176-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act of Korea, no separate resolution of the board of directors is required as the Trust Agreement is being terminated upon the expiration of the term of the Trust Agreement. -   The number of treasury shares acquired upon termination of the Trust Agreement is 5,564,253, which will be deposited into KB Financial Group’s corporate account and held from the effective date of termination until January 15, 2026, the scheduled share cancellation date. Such date is subject to change based on the outcome of consultations with the relevant authorities.

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: January 9, 2026						By: /s/ Sang Rok Na
						(Signature)
						Name: Sang Rok Na
						Title: Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What action did KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) report in this 6-K?

KB Financial Group Inc. reported that it terminated a trust agreement used to acquire treasury shares, because the trust’s term expired on January 9, 2026.

What was the total contract amount of KB Financial Group's treasury share trust?

The trust agreement for acquiring treasury shares had a total contract amount of KRW 660,000,000,000.

How many KB Financial Group treasury shares are being returned upon trust termination?

Upon termination of the trust, 5,564,253 common treasury shares will be returned to KB Financial Group’s corporate account.

When are the returned KB Financial treasury shares scheduled to be cancelled?

The returned 5,564,253 common shares are scheduled to be held from January 9, 2026 until January 15, 2026, which is the planned share cancellation date, subject to consultations with relevant authorities.

How many treasury shares did KB Financial Group hold before the trust termination?

Before termination, KB Financial Group held 22,874,381 common treasury shares, representing 6.0% of its common shares.

Did KB Financial Group need a new board resolution to terminate the trust?

No. Under Article 176-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act of Korea, no separate board resolution was required because the trust agreement ended upon expiration of its term.