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Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) sees National Pension Service lift stake to 9.45%

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Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported a change in the ownership of its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS). NPS’s holdings increased from 43,630,195 common shares, representing 9.19% of shares as of June 30, 2026, to 44,370,524 common shares, representing 9.45% as of July 30, 2026. The change is based on the shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026. NPS remains the largest shareholder following this increase in its ownership stake.

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Shares held by NPS June 30, 2026 43,630,195 shares Common shares owned by National Pension Service representing 9.19% as of June 30, 2026
Ownership percentage June 30, 2026 9.19% National Pension Service ownership stake as of June 30, 2026
Shares held by NPS July 30, 2026 44,370,524 shares Common shares owned by National Pension Service representing 9.45% as of July 30, 2026
Ownership percentage July 30, 2026 9.45% National Pension Service ownership stake as of July 30, 2026
Increase in NPS shareholdings 740,329 shares Difference between 44,370,524 and 43,630,195 common shares held by NPS
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"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
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Form 20-F regulatory
"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"
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shareholder registry closing financial
"This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026"
largest shareholder financial
"the number of shares owned by the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group"

FAQ

What change in ownership did Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) disclose for its largest shareholder?

Shinhan Financial Group disclosed that its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service, increased its stake from 43,630,195 shares (9.19%) to 44,370,524 shares (9.45%). This change reflects updated data from the shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026.

What percentage of Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) does the National Pension Service now hold?

The National Pension Service now holds 9.45% of Shinhan Financial Group’s common shares. This percentage is based on the shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026, and reflects an increase from 9.19% as of June 30, 2026.

How many Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) shares did the National Pension Service acquire between June 30 and July 30, 2026?

The National Pension Service’s holdings rose from 43,630,195 to 44,370,524 common shares. This indicates an increase of 740,329 shares over the period, as reflected in the shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026.

As of what date is the updated Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) ownership by the National Pension Service measured?

The updated ownership level of 9.45% for the National Pension Service is measured as of July 30, 2026. Shinhan Financial Group states that the disclosure is based on the shareholder registry closing on that date.

Does the National Pension Service remain the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group (SHG)?

Yes. Shinhan Financial Group describes Korea’s National Pension Service as its largest shareholder. The reported increase in holdings to 44,370,524 common shares maintains NPS in that leading shareholder position as of July 30, 2026.

What form does Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) use for this ownership update as a foreign private issuer?

Shinhan Financial Group, as a foreign private issuer, furnished this ownership update on Form 6-K. The company also indicates it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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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 August 2026

 

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 August 11, 2026, Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported that the number of common shares owned by its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service (“NPS”), increased from 43,630,195 shares of common stock (representing 9.19%, as of June 30, 2026) to 44,370,524 shares of common stock (representing 9.45%, as of July 30, 2026). This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of July 30, 2026.


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: August 11, 2026

 

By:

/s/ JANG Jeong Hoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: JANG Jeong Hoon

 

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer