SHG updates largest holder: NPS at 9.13% after registry close

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) reported a change in its largest shareholder’s stake. Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) held 44,311,470 common shares, representing 9.13% as of September 30, 2025, down from 45,150,026 shares, or 9.30% as of August 1, 2025. The update reflects the shareholder registry closing as of September 30, 2025.

NPS remains the largest shareholder. This notice is informational and does not describe any transaction terms or cash proceeds.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of October 2025

Commission File Number: 001-31798

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SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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20, Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04513, Korea
(Address of principal executive offices)

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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 

Change in the number of shares owned by the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group

On October 24, 2025, Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported that the number of common shares owned by its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service (“NPS”), decreased from 45,150,026 shares of common stock (representing 9.30%, as of August 1, 2025) to 44,311,470 shares of common stock (representing 9.13%, as of September 30, 2025). This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of September 30, 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.

				Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
				(Registrant)
Date: October 24, 2025				By:		/s/ CHUN Sang Yung
				Name: CHUN Sang Yung
				Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What changed in SHG’s largest shareholder ownership?

NPS’s stake decreased to 44,311,470 shares (9.13%) as of September 30, 2025.

What were NPS’s prior holdings in SHG?

NPS previously held 45,150,026 shares (9.30%) as of August 1, 2025.

Who is the largest shareholder of SHG?

Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) is the largest shareholder, per the disclosure.

What is the basis for the ownership figures?

The figures are based on the shareholder registry closing as of September 30, 2025.

Does the filing indicate a specific transaction or proceeds?

No. It reports updated ownership levels; no transaction terms or proceeds are described.