National Pension Service stake in Shinhan (NYSE: SHG) edges down to 9.01%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shinhan Financial Group reported a small change in its largest shareholder’s stake. Korea’s National Pension Service now holds 42,747,919 common shares, down from 43,441,749 shares. NPS’s ownership decreased from 9.15% as of February 20, 2026 to 9.01% as of March 31, 2026, based on the shareholder registry closing.

Key Figures

NPS shares before change: 43,441,749 shares NPS shares after change: 42,747,919 shares Ownership percentage before: 9.15% +2 more

5 metrics

NPS shares before change 43,441,749 shares Common stock held, representing 9.15% as of February 20, 2026

NPS shares after change 42,747,919 shares Common stock held, representing 9.01% as of March 31, 2026

Ownership percentage before 9.15% NPS ownership as of February 20, 2026

Ownership percentage after 9.01% NPS ownership as of March 31, 2026

Shareholder registry date March 31, 2026 Date of shareholder registry closing used for disclosure

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, shareholder registry closing, largest shareholder

4 terms

Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K — REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

shareholder registry closing financial

"This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of March 31, 2026."

largest shareholder financial

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

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

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-31798

———————————

SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

———————————

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

———————————

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 April 20, 2026, 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 43,441,749 shares of common stock (representing 9.15%, as of February 20, 2026) to 42,747,919 shares of common stock (representing 9.01%, as of March 31, 2026). This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of March 31, 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: April 20, 2026				By:		/s/ JANG Jeong Hoon
				Name: JANG Jeong Hoon
				Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

Shinhan Financial Group disclosed that Korea’s National Pension Service holdings decreased to 42,747,919 common shares, from 43,441,749 shares. NPS’s stake moved from 9.15% as of February 20, 2026 to 9.01% as of March 31, 2026, based on the shareholder registry.

Who is the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group (SHG)?

The largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group is Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS). The filing notes NPS held , representing 9.01% ownership as of March 31, 2026, according to the company’s shareholder registry closing results.

How large is Korea’s National Pension Service stake in Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) now?

Korea’s National Pension Service now holds 42,747,919 common shares of Shinhan Financial Group. This position represents 9.01% of Shinhan’s common stock as of March 31, 2026, according to the shareholder registry closing referenced in the company’s report.

Over what period did the Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) ownership change for NPS occur?

The change in Korea’s National Pension Service ownership is measured between February 20, 2026 and March 31, 2026. During this period, NPS’s stake shifted from 9.15% to 9.01%, as reflected in the shareholder registry closing on March 31, 2026.

What type of SEC filing did Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) use for this disclosure?

Shinhan Financial Group used a Form 6-K, which is a report for a foreign private issuer. This form is used to furnish significant information, in this case a change in the largest shareholder’s share count and ownership percentage based on the latest registry closing.

Why did Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) reference the shareholder registry closing date?

Shinhan Financial Group referenced the shareholder registry closing as of March 31, 2026 because the disclosed ownership figures are based on that registry snapshot. This clarifies that the share and percentage data reflect holdings recorded on that specific date.