EX-99.2 3 d867416dex992.htm EX-99.2 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024

(Unaudited)



Report on Review of Condensed Separate Interim Financial Statements

(English Translation of a Report Originally Issued in Korean)

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

KB Financial Group Inc.

Reviewed Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements of KB Financial Group Inc. (the “Company”). These condensed separate interim financial statements consist of the separate interim statement of financial position of the Company as at March 31, 2025, and the related separate interim statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, and material accounting policy information and other selected explanatory notes, expressed in Korean Won.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed separate interim financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (“Korean IFRS”) No.1034 Interim Financial Reporting, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of condensed separate interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these condensed separate interim financial statements based on our review.

We conducted our review in accordance with quarterly or semi-annual review standards established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Korean Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with Korean IFRS No. 1034 Interim Financial Reporting.

 

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Other Matters

We have audited the separate statement of financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2024, and the related separate statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, not presented herein, in accordance with Korean Standards on Auditing. We expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements in our audit report dated March 5, 2025. The separate statement of financial position as at December 31, 2024, presented herein for comparative purposes, is consistent, in all material respects, with the above audited statement of financial position as at December 31, 2024.

Review standards and their application in practice vary among countries. The procedures and practices used in the Republic of Korea to review such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries.

/s/ Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers

Seoul, Korea

May 15, 2025

 

This report is effective as of May 15, 2025, the review report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the review report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the review report should understand that there is a possibility that the above review report may have to be revised to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Interim Statements of Financial Position

March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Notes      March 31, 2025
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2024
 

Assets

       

Cash and due from financial institutions

     4,5,6,23      W 2,439,971     W 398,391  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     4,5,7        1,852,371       1,243,471  

Loans measured at amortized cost

     4,5,8        359,054       359,054  

Investments in subsidiaries

     9        26,867,817       26,867,817  

Property and equipment

        3,450       2,800  

Intangible assets

        14,134       14,497  

Net defined benefit assets

     13        2,474       2,902  

Deferred income tax assets

     10        700       5,257  

Other assets

     4,5        982,820       912,634  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

      W 32,522,791     W 29,806,823  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Borrowings

     4,5,11        600,000       965,000  

Debentures

     4,5,12        3,690,782       2,962,032  

Current income tax liabilities

        579,086       502,705  

Other liabilities

     4,5        789,261       388,528  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        5,659,129       4,818,265  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

     14       

Share capital

        2,090,558       2,090,558  

Hybrid securities

        5,486,372       5,082,359  

Capital surplus

        14,711,017       14,754,475  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

        (8,327     (8,316

Retained earnings

        6,284,216       4,305,542  

Treasury shares

        (1,700,174     (1,236,060
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        26,863,662       24,988,558  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      W 32,522,791     W 29,806,823  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate interim statements of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won, except per share amounts)    Notes      2025     2024  

Interest income

      W 5,527     W 9,817  

Interest income from financial instruments at amortized cost

        4,685       9,115  

Interest income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

        842       702  

Interest expense

        (28,691     (23,542
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest expense

     16        (23,164     (13,725
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee and commission income

        472       378  

Fee and commission expense

        (2,262     (1,520
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net fee and commission expense

     17        (1,790     (1,142
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gains on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

     18        25,451       15,579  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other operating income

     19        2,355,586       2,243,250  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

     20        (22,168     (24,187
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income before provision for credit losses

        2,333,915       2,219,775  

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

        1       (96
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net operating income

        2,333,916       2,219,679  

Net non-operating income (expense)

        67       (646
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

        2,333,983       2,219,033  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     21        (7,390     3,586  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

        2,326,593       2,222,619  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

       

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

        (11     47  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income(loss) for the period, net of tax

        (11     47  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

      W 2,326,582     W 2,222,666  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

     22       

Basic earnings per share

      W 6,121     W 5,706  

Diluted earnings per share

        6,058       5,612  

The above separate interim statements of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Share
capital
     Hybrid
securities
     Capital surplus     Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Retained
earnings
    Treasury
shares
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

   W 2,090,558      W 5,032,518      W 14,754,747     W (6,809   W 4,336,898     W (1,165,837   W 25,042,075  

Comprehensive income for the period

                

Profit for the period

     —         —         —        —        2,222,619       —        2,222,619  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

     —         —         —        47       —        —        47  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

     —         —         —        47       2,222,619       —        2,222,666  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

                

Annual dividends

     —         —         —        —        (587,006     —        (587,006

Acquisition of treasury shares

     —         —         —        —        —        (65,537     (65,537

Disposal of treasury shares

     —         —         —        —        —        234,600       234,600  

Consideration for exchange right of exchangeable bonds

     —         —         (11,933     —        —        —        (11,933

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         399,045        —        —        —        —        399,045  

Dividends on hybrid securities

     —         —         —        —        (48,070     —        (48,070

Others

     —         —         5,428       —        —        —        5,428  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

     —         399,045        (6,505     —        (635,076     169,063       (73,473
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

   W 2,090,558      W 5,431,563      W 14,748,242     W (6,762   W 5,924,441     W (996,774   W 27,191,268  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2025

   W 2,090,558      W 5,082,359      W 14,754,475     W (8,316   W 4,305,542     W (1,236,060   W 24,988,558  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

                

Profit for the period

     —         —               —        2,326,593       —        2,326,593  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

     —         —               (11     —        —        (11
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

     —         —               (11     2,326,593       —        2,326,582  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

                

Annual dividends

     —         —               —        (298,285     —        (298,285

Acquisition of treasury shares

     —         —         (43,458     —        —        (464,114     (507,572

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         404,013              —        —        —        404,013  

Dividends on hybrid securities

     —         —               —        (49,634     —        (49,634
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

     —         404,013        (43,458     —        (347,919     (464,114     (451,478
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2025

   W 2,090,558      W 5,486,372      W 14,711,017     W (8,327   W 6,284,216     W (1,700,174   W 26,863,662  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate interim statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Notes      2025     2024  

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Profit for the period

      W 2,326,593     W 2,222,619  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustment for non-cash items

       

Depreciation and amortization expense

        1,373       1,526  

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

        (1     96  

Share-based payments

        758       4,573  

Net interest expense

        7,149       1,290  

Valuation gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

        (8,533     (1,847

Net other income expense

        355       1,023  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        1,101       6,661  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

       

Deferred income tax assets

        4,561       (3,586

Other assets

        (2,840     (417,743

Other liabilities

        54,886       (5,573
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        56,607       (426,902
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

        2,384,301       1,802,378  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

     (599,923     —   

Disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

     —        316,080  

Increase in loans measured at amortized cost

        —        (35,000

Acquisition of property and equipment

        (38     (7

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (278     (74

Disposal of intangible assets

        84       —   

Net increase in guarantee deposits paid

        3,985       1,607  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities

        (596,170     282,606  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Increase in borrowings

        —        365,000  

Decrease in borrowings

        (365,000     —   

Increase in debentures

        828,328       —   

Decrease in debentures

        (100,000     (370,000

Redemption of principal of lease liabilities

        (144     (147

Acquisition of treasury shares

        (464,114     (65,537

Issuance of hybrid securities

        404,013       399,045  

Dividends paid on hybrid securities

        (49,634     (48,070
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from financing activities

        253,449       280,291  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

        2,041,580       2,365,275  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     23        318,388       116,334  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

     23      W 2,359,968     W 2,481,609  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate interim statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

1. The Company

KB Financial Group Inc. (the “Company”), in accordance with Financial Holding Companies Act, was established on September 29, 2008, through stock transfers with the former shareholders of Kookmin Bank, KB Investment & Securities Co., Ltd., KB Asset Management Co., Ltd., KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd., KB Investment Co., Ltd., KB Futures Co., Ltd., KB Credit Information Co., Ltd., and KB Data Systems Co., Ltd., and the Company’s main business purpose is to control subsidiaries that engage in the financial business or subsidiaries closely related to the financial business through the stock ownership. The headquarter is located at 26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The Company’s share capital as of March 31, 2025, is W 2,090,558 million. In 2011, Kookmin Bank spun off its credit card business segment and established a new separate credit card company, KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd., and KB Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. merged with KB Futures Co., Ltd. The Company established KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. in January 2012, acquired Yehansoul Savings Bank Co., Ltd. in September 2013, and KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. merged with Yehansoul Savings Bank Co., Ltd. in January 2014. In March 2014, the Company acquired Woori Financial Co., Ltd. and changed the name to KB Capital Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, the Company included LIG Insurance Co., Ltd. as an associate and changed the name to KB Insurance Co., Ltd. in June 2015, and KB Insurance Co., Ltd. became one of the subsidiaries through a tender offer in May 2017. Also, the Company included Hyundai Securities Co., Ltd. as an associate in June 2016 and included as a subsidiary in October 2016 by comprehensive exchange of shares. Hyundai Securities Co., Ltd. merged with KB Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. in December 2016 and changed its name to KB Securities Co., Ltd. in January 2017. In August 2020, the Group acquired Prudential Life Insurance Company of Korea Ltd. which was classified as a subsidiary and the name was changed to KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd. in December 2022. Then in January 2023, it merged with another existing KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd. The Company sold 100% shares of KB Credit Information Co., Ltd. to KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd. on June 30, 2023.

The Company has been listed on the Korea Exchange (“KRX”) since October 10, 2008, and on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) for its American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) since September 29, 2008. The number of shares authorized on its Articles of Incorporation is 1,000 million.

2. Basis of Preparation

2.1 Application of Korean IFRS

The Company maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (“Korean IFRS”). The accompanying separate financial statements have been translated into English from the Korean language separate financial statements.

The separate financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS. Korean IFRS are the standards and related interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) that have been adopted by the Republic of Korea.

The preparation of separate financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. Management also needs to exercise judgment in applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas that require a more complex and higher level of judgment or areas that require significant assumptions and estimations are disclosed in Note 2.4.

The separate financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS No.1027 Separate Financial Statements.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

2.1 Application of Korean IFRS (cont’d)

 

The Company’s condensed separate interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS No.1034 Interim Financial Reporting and contain less information than is required in annual separate financial statements. Selected explanatory notes include descriptions of transactions or events that are significant in understanding change in financial position and financial performance of the Company since the end of the previous annual reporting period. These separate interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS which is effective or early adopted as of March 31, 2025.

2.1.1 The Company has applied the following new and amended standards for the first time for its annual reporting period commencing January 1, 2025.

 

   

Amendment of Korean IFRS No.1021 “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates” and Korean IFRS No.1101 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”—Lack of exchangeability

The amendments require the Company to determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking, and to disclose information on the nature and financial effects of the currency not being exchangeable into the other currency, the spot exchange rate(s) used, the estimation process, and the risks to which the Company is exposed. These amendments do not have a significant impact on the financial statements.

2.1.2 The following are the accounting standards that have been established or announced but have not yet been implemented, which the Group has not applied

 

   

Amendment of Korean IFRS No.1109 “Financial Instruments” and No.1107 “Financial Instruments”

The amendments respond to recent questions arising in practice. This amendment will be applied to the financial statements for the accounting year beginning on or after January 1, 2026. These amendments do not have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

   

clarify the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, with a new exception for some financial liabilities settled through an electronic cash transfer system;

 

   

clarify and add further guidance for assessing whether a financial asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) criterion;

 

   

add new disclosures for certain instruments with contractual terms that can change cash flows

 

   

update the disclosures for equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).

 

   

Korean IFRS Accounting Standards Annual Improvements Volume 11

Korean IFRS Accounting Standards Annual Improvements Volume 11 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026. These amendments do not have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

   

Korean IFRS No.1101 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”: Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter

 

   

Korean IFRS No.1107 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”: Gain or loss on derecognition, Application guidance

 

   

Korean IFRS No.1109 “Financial Instruments”: Derecognition of lease liabilities, Definition of transaction price

 

   

Korean IFRS No.1110 “Consolidated Financial Statements”: Determination of a ‘de facto agent’

 

   

Korean IFRS Bo.1007 “Statement of Cash Flows”: Cost method

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

2.2 Measurement Basis

The separate financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified.

2.3 Functional and Presentation Currency

Items included in the separate financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (“functional currency”). The separate financial statements are presented in Korean won, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

2.4 Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company applies accounting policies and uses judgements, accounting estimates, and assumptions that may have a significant impact on the assets (liabilities) and incomes (expenses) in preparing the separate financial statements. Management’s estimates of outcomes may differ from actual outcomes if management’s estimates and assumptions based on management’s best judgment are different from the actual environment.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are continually evaluated, and changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are changed and in any future periods affected.

Uncertainties in estimates and assumptions with significant risks used in the preparation of these condensed separate interim financial statements are the same as 2024 financial statements, except for the method of estimating income tax expense.

3. Material Accounting Policies

The material accounting policies and calculation methods applied in the preparation of these condensed separate interim financial statements are the same as those applied to the separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, except for the impact of changes due to adopting new and amended standards and interpretations described in Note 2.1 and below paragraph.

The Company is subject to Pillar 2 income taxes, and has applied a temporary exemption provision regarding the recognition and disclosure of deferred taxes related to the Pillar 2 rules.

Income tax expense for the interim period is measured applying the expected average annual income tax rate applicable on expected total annual income.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4. Financial Risk Management

4.1 Summary

4.1.1 Overview of financial risk management policy

The financial risks that the Company is exposed to are credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and others.

This note regarding financial risk management provides information about the risks that the Company is exposed to and about its objectives, policies, risk assessment and management procedures, and capital management. Additional quantitative information is disclosed throughout the separate financial statements.

The Company’s risk management system focuses on efficiently supporting long-term strategy and management decisions of the Company by increasing risk transparency, preventing risk transfer between subsidiaries and preemptive response to rapidly changing financial environments. Credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, interest rate risk, insurance risk, credit concentration risk, strategy risk, and reputation risk are recognized as significant risks.

4.1.2 Risk management organization

4.1.2.1 Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee, as the ultimate decision-making body, deals with risk-related issues, such as establishing risk management strategies in accordance with the strategic direction determined by the Board of Directors, determining the affordable level of risk appetite, reviewing the level of risk and the status of risk management activities, approving the application of risk management systems, methodologies, and major improvements, and establishing and approving risk management policies and procedures to timely recognize, measure, monitor, and control risks arising from various transactions by the Company and subsidiaries (the “Group”).

4.1.2.2 Risk Management Council

The Risk Management Council is responsible for consulting on matters delegated by the Risk Management Committee and requests for review by the Group Management Executive Committee, consulting on details of each subsidiary’s risk management policies and procedures, monitoring the Group’s risk management status, and establishing and implementing necessary measures.

4.1.2.3 Risk Management Department

The Risk Management Department performs the Company’s risk management detailed policies, procedures, and business processes, and is responsible for calculating the Group’s risk-weighted assets, monitoring and managing internal capital limits.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.2 Credit Risk

4.2.1 Overview of credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss from the portfolio of assets held due to the counterparty’s default, breach of contract, and deterioration of credit quality. For risk management purposes, the Company considers default risk of individual borrowers.

4.2.2 Credit risk management

The Company measures the expected losses of assets subject to credit risk management and uses them as a management indicator.

4.2.3 Maximum exposure to credit risk

The Company’s maximum exposures to credit risk without consideration of collateral values in relation to financial instruments other than equity securities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Due from financial institutions

   W 2,439,971      W 398,391  

Loans measured at amortized cost *

     359,054        359,054  

Loans measured at fair value through profit or loss

     555,332        53,952  

Other financial assets *

     49,479        48,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 3,403,836      W 860,011  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

After netting of allowance

4.2.4 Credit risk of loans

The Company maintains allowances for loan losses associated with credit risk of loans to manage its credit risk.

The Company assesses expected credit losses and recognizes loss allowances of financial assets at amortized cost and financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are excluded. Expected credit losses are a probability-weighted estimate of possible credit losses occurring in a certain range by reflecting reasonable and supportable information that is reasonably available at the end of the reporting period without undue cost or effort, including information about past events, current conditions, and forecasts of future economic conditions. The Company measures the expected credit losses on loans classified as financial assets at amortized cost, by deducting allowances for credit losses. The expected credit losses of loans classified as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income are presented in other comprehensive income in the financial statements.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.2.4 Credit risk of loans (cont’d)

Credit qualities of loans measured at amortized cost as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are classified as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    12-month expected
credit losses
     Lifetime expected credit losses      Not applying
expected
credit losses
     Total  
   Not-impaired      Impaired  

Loans measured at amortized cost *

 

Corporate

              

Grade 1

   W 360,000      W —       W —       W —       W 360,000  

Grade 2

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 3

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 4

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 5

     —         —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 360,000      W —       W —       W —       W 360,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    12-month expected
credit losses
     Lifetime expected credit losses      Not applying
expected
credit losses
     Total  
   Not-impaired      Impaired  

Loans measured at amortized cost *

 

Corporate

              

Grade 1

   W 360,000      W —       W —       W —       W 360,000  

Grade 2

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 3

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 4

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 5

     —         —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 360,000      W —       W —       W —       W 360,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Before netting of allowance

Credit qualities of loans graded according to the probability of default as March 31, 2025 and December 31 2024 are as follows:

 

     Range of probability of default (%)

Grade 1

   0.0 ~ 1.0

Grade 2

   1.0 ~ 5.0

Grade 3

   5.0 ~ 15.0

Grade 4

   15.0 ~ 30.0

Grade 5

   30.0 ~

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.2.5 Credit risk of due from financial institutions

Credit qualities of due from financial institutions as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    12-month expected
credit losses
     Lifetime expected credit losses      Not applying
expected
credit losses
     Total  
   Not-impaired      Impaired  

Due from financial institutions measured at amortized cost

 

Grade 1

   W 2,439,971      W —       W —       W —       W 2,439,971  

Grade 2

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 3

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 4

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 5

     —         —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 2,439,971      W —       W —       W —       W 2,439,971  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    12-month expected
credit losses
     Lifetime expected credit losses      Not applying
expected
credit losses
     Total  
   Not-impaired      Impaired  

Due from financial institutions measured at amortized cost

 

Grade 1

   W 398,391      W —       W —       W —       W 398,391  

Grade 2

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 3

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 4

     —         —         —         —         —   

Grade 5

     —         —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 398,391      W —       W —       W —       W 398,391  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.2.6 Credit risk concentration analysis

4.2.6.1 Classifications of corporate loans by industry as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Corporate loans *      %      Allowances      Carrying amount  

Financial institutions

   W 915,332        100.00      W (946    W 914,386  

 

(In millions of Korean won)    December 31, 2024  
     Corporate loans *      %      Allowances      Carrying amount  

Financial institutions

   W 413,952        100.00      W (946    W 413,006  

* Amount includes loans measured at fair value through profit or loss and amortized cost.

4.2.6.2 Classifications of due from financial institutions by industry as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Amount      %      Allowances      Carrying amount  

Due from financial institutions measured at amortized cost

 

Financial institutions

   W 2,439,971        100.00      W —       W 2,439,971  

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Amount      %      Allowances      Carrying amount  

Due from financial institutions measured at amortized cost

 

Financial institutions

   W   398,391        100.00      W —       W   398,391  

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.3 Liquidity Risk

4.3.1 Overview of liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is a risk that the Company becomes insolvent due to the mismatch between the inflow and outflow of funds, unexpected cash outflows, or a risk of loss due to financing funds at a high interest rate or disposing of securities at an unfavorable price due to lack of available funds. The Company manages its liquidity risk through analysis of the contractual maturity of all financial assets and liabilities and discloses in six categories such as on demand, less than one month, between one month to three months, between three months to one year, between one year to five years, and over five years.

4.3.2. Liquidity risk management

The liquidity risk is managed by risk management policies and liquidity risk management guidelines set forth in these policies that apply to all risk management policies and procedures that may arise throughout the overall business of the Company.

4.3.3. Analysis of remaining contractual maturity of financial liabilities

The cash flows disclosed in the maturity analysis are undiscounted contractual amounts including principal and future interest payments; as such, amounts in the table below do not match with those in the statements of financial position which are based on discounted cash flows. The future interest payments for floating-rate liabilities are calculated on the assumption that the current interest rate is the same until maturity.

Remaining contractual maturity of financial liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    On
Demand
     Up to
1 month
     1-3
months
     3-12
months
     1-5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities

                    

Borrowings

   W —       W 100,000      W 300,000      W 200,000      W —       W —       W 600,000  

Debentures

     —         7,204        496,841        190,782        2,902,462        360,139        3,957,428  

Lease liabilities

     —         47        101        342        486        —         976  

Other financial liabilities

     —         349,595        —         6,442        —         —         356,037  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 456,846      W 796,942      W 397,566      W 2,902,948      W 360,139      W 4,914,441  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    On
Demand
     Up to
1 month
     1-3
months
     3-12
months
     1-5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities

                    

Borrowings

   W —       W —       W 365,000      W 600,000      W —       W —       W 965,000  

Debentures

     —         105,451        13,009        626,993        1,662,628        774,560        3,182,641  

Lease liabilities

     —         48        91        362        375        —         876  

Other financial liabilities

     —         2,088        462        —         —         —         2,550  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 107,587      W 378,562      W 1,227,355      W 1,663,003      W 774,560      W 4,151,067  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

4.4 Market Risk

4.4.1 Concept

Market risk refers to risks that can result in losses due to changes in market factors such as interest rate, stock price, and foreign exchange rate, etc. The Company manages the market risks by dividing them into those arising from the trading position and those arising from the non-trading position.

4.4.2 Trading position

In accordance with Financial Holding Companies Act, the Company’s main business is to control financial companies or companies closely related to the financial service. And the Company cannot perform any other business other than managing activities as a holding company, therefore there is no risk of trading position.

4.4.3 Non-trading position

Non-trading position refers to the part except trading position, and the main risk the Company is managing is interest rate risk.

4.4.3.1 Interest rate risk

(a) Definition of interest rate risk

Interest rate risk refers to the risk of changes in the value (fair value) of the items in the statement of financial position due to changes in interest rate and the risk of changes in cash flows related to interest income and interest expense arising from investment and financing activities.

(b) Observation method and management indicator on interest rate risk

The main objective of interest rate risk management is to protect the value changes from interest rate fluctuations. In addition to the Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (“IRRBB”) standard methodology required for disclosure to measure interest rate risk.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5. Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

 

5.1 Classification and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

5.1.1 Carrying amount and fair value of financial assets and liabilities by category as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Carrying amount      Fair value  

Financial assets

     

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     

Hybrid securities

   W 1,196,925      W 1,196,925  

Beneficiary certificates

     100,114        100,114  

Loans

     555,332        555,332  

Financial assets at amortized cost

     

Due from financial institutions

     2,439,971        2,439,971  

Loans

     359,054        359,054  

Other financial assets

     49,479        49,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 4,700,875      W 4,700,875  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

     

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     

Borrowings

   W 600,000      W 600,000  

Debentures

     3,690,782        3,658,468  

Other financial liabilities

     367,283        367,283  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 4,658,065      W 4,625,751  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Carrying amount      Fair value  

Financial assets

     

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     

Hybrid securities

   W 1,189,519      W 1,189,519  

Loans

     53,952        53,952  

Financial assets at amortized cost

     

Due from financial institutions

     398,391        398,391  

Loans

     359,054        359,054  

Other financial assets

     48,614        48,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 2,049,530      W 2,049,530  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

     

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     

Borrowings

   W 965,000      W 965,000  

Debentures

     2,962,032        2,906,349  

Other financial liabilities

     11,402        11,402  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 3,938,434      W 3,882,751  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company discloses the fair value of each class of assets and liabilities in a way that permits it to be compared with its carrying amount at the end of each reporting period. The best evidence of fair value of financial instruments is quoted price in an active market.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.1.1 Carrying amount and fair value of financial assets and liabilities by category as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows: (cont’d)

Methods of determining fair value of financial instruments are as follows:

 

Cash and due from financial institutions

   Fair value of cash is same as carrying amount. Carrying amount of demand deposit and settlement deposit is a reasonable approximation of fair value because these financial instruments do not have a fixed maturity and are receivable on demand. Fair value of general deposit is measured using Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) Model.

Securities

   Fair value of financial instruments that are quoted in an active market is determined using the quoted prices. If there is no quoted price, fair value is determined using external professional valuation institutions. The institutions use one or more valuation techniques that are deemed appropriate considering the characteristics of the financial instruments among DCF Model, Imputed Market Value Model, Free Cash Flow to Equity Model, Dividend Discount Model, Risk Adjusted Discount Rate Method, and Net Asset Value Method.

Derivatives

   Fair value of exchange traded derivatives is determined using quoted price in an active market, and fair value of OTC derivatives is determined using valuation techniques. The Company uses internally developed valuation models that are widely used by market participants to determine fair value of plain vanilla OTC derivatives including options, interest rate swaps, and currency swaps, based on observable market parameters. However, some complex financial instruments are valued using appropriate models developed from generally accepted market valuation models including the Finite Difference Method (“FDM”), and the MonteCarlo Simulation or valuation results from independent external professional valuation institution.

Loans

   Fair value of loans is determined using DCF model discounting the expected cash flows, which are contractual cash flows adjusted by the expected prepayment rate, at an appropriate discount rate.

Borrowings

   DCF model is used to determine the fair value of borrowings, but in the case of short-term maturity, carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

Debentures

   Fair value is determined by using valuation results of external professional valuation institutions, which are calculated using market inputs.

Other financial assets and other financial liabilities

   Carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value because other financial assets and other financial liabilities are temporary accounts used for other various transactions and their maturities are relatively short or not defined.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.1.2 Fair value hierarchy

The Company believes that valuation techniques used for measuring the fair value of financial instruments are reasonable and that the fair value recognized in the statements of financial position is appropriate. However, the fair value of the financial instruments recognized in the statements of financial position may be different if other valuation techniques or assumptions are used. Additionally, as there are a variety of valuation techniques and assumptions used in measuring fair value, it may be difficult to reasonably compare the fair value with that of other financial institutions.

The Company classifies and discloses fair value of the financial instruments into the three fair value levels as follows:

 

Level 1 :    The fair values are based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.
Level 2 :    The fair values are based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 :    The fair values are based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. If an observable input requires an adjustment using an unobservable input and that adjustment results in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement, the resulting measurement would be categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

5.1.2.1 Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities at fair value in the statements of financial position

Fair value hierarchy of financial assets at fair value in the statements of financial position as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
     Fair value hierarchy      Total  
(In millions of Korean won)    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Financial assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Hybrid securities

   W —       W —       W 1,196,925      W 1,196,925  

Beneficiary certificates

     —         100,114        —         100,114  

Loans

     —         555,332        —         555,332  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 655,446      W 1,196,925      W 1,852,371  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair value hierarchy      Total  
(In millions of Korean won)    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Financial assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Hybrid securities

   W —       W —       W 1,189,519      W 1,189,519  

Loans

     —         53,952        —         53,952  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 53,952      W 1,189,519      W 1,243,471  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.1.2.1 Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities at fair value in the statements of financial position (cont’d)

Valuation techniques and inputs of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 and measured at fair value in the statements of financial position as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Fair value      Valuation
techniques
     Inputs  

Financial assets

        

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

     

Beneficiary certificates

   W 100,114       
Net Asset Value
Method
 
 
    
Price of underlying
asset
 
 

Loans

     555,332        DCF model       

Interest rate,

Discount rate, etc.

 

 

  

 

 

       
   W 655,446        
  

 

 

       

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Fair value      Valuation
techniques
     Inputs  

Financial assets

        

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

 

     

Loans

   W 53,952        DCF model       

Interest rate,

Discount rate, etc.

 

 

5.1.2.2 Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is disclosed

Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is disclosed as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
     Fair value hierarchy         
(In millions of Korean won)    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and due from financial institutions 1

   W —       W 2,439,971      W —       W 2,439,971  

Loans measured at amortized cost 2

     —         —         359,054        359,054  

Other financial assets 3

     —         —         49,479        49,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 2,439,971      W 408,533      W 2,848,504  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Borrowings 4

   W —       W 600,000      W —       W 600,000  

Debentures

     —         3,658,468        —         3,658,468  

Other financial liabilities 3

     —         —         367,283        367,283  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 4,258,468      W 367,283      W 4,625,751  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.1.2.2 Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is disclosed (cont’d)

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair value hierarchy         
(In millions of Korean won)    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and due from financial institutions 1

   W —       W 398,391      W —       W 398,391  

Loans measured at amortized cost 2

     —         —         359,054        359,054  

Other financial assets 3

     —         —         48,614        48,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 398,391      W 407,668      W 806,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Borrowings 4

   W —       W 965,000      W —       W 965,000  

Debentures

     —         2,906,349        —         2,906,349  

Other financial liabilities 3

     —         —         11,402        11,402  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W —       W 3,871,349      W 11,402      W 3,882,751  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 

Because due from financial institutions classified as level 2 are deposits on demand and with remaining maturities of less than one year, carrying amounts are reasonable approximations of fair values.

2 

Because loans measured at amortized cost classified as level 3 are loans with residual maturity of less than one year, carrying amounts are reasonable approximations of fair values.

3 

For other financial assets and other financial liabilities classified as level 3, carrying amounts are reasonable approximations of fair values.

4 

For borrowings classified as level 2, carrying amount is reasonable approximations of fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities whose carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value, valuation techniques and inputs are not disclosed.

Valuation techniques and inputs of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 2, and whose fair value is disclosed as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     Fair value      Valuation
techniques
     Inputs  
(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Financial liabilities

           

Debentures

   W 3,658,468      W 2,906,349        DCF model        Discount rate  

5.2 Disclosure of Fair Value Hierarchy Level 3

5.2.1 Valuation policy and process of Level 3 fair value

The Company uses external, independent and qualified valuation service to determine the fair value of financial instruments at the end of every reporting period.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.2.2 Changes in fair value (Level 3) measured using valuation technique based on unobservable inputs in the market

5.2.2.1 Changes in financial instruments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

     2025      2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Financial assets
at fair value
through profit or loss
     Financial assets
at fair value
through profit or loss
 

Beginning

   W 1,189,519      W 1,011,363  

Total gains or losses:

     

- Profit or loss

     7,406        1,497  

- Other comprehensive income

     —         —   

Purchases

     —         —   

Sales

     —         —   

Issues

     —         —   

Settlements

     —         —   

Transfers into Level 3

     —         —   

Transfers out of Level 3

     —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending

   W 1,196,925      W 1,012,860  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

5.2.2.2 In relation to changes in financial instruments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, total gains or losses recognized in profit or loss for the period, and total gains or losses recognized in profit or loss from financial instruments held at the end of the reporting period for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

     2025      2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Gains on
financial
instruments
at fair value
through
profit or loss
     Other
operating
income
     Net interest
income
     Losses on
financial
instruments
at fair value
through
profit or loss
     Other
operating
income
     Net interest
income
 

Total gains (losses) included in profit or loss for the period

   W 7,406      W —       W —       W 1,497      W —       W —   

Total gains (losses) for the period included in profit or loss for financial instruments held at the end of the reporting period

     7,406        —         —         1,497        —         —   

 

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Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.2.3 Sensitivity analysis of changes in unobservable inputs

5.2.3.1 Information about fair value measurements using unobservable inputs as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

    March 31, 2025
(In millions of Korean won)   Fair value  

Valuation techniques

 

Inputs

 

Unobservable inputs

  Range of
unobservable
inputs (%)
 

Relationship of unobservable
inputs to fair value

Financial assets          

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

Hybrid securities

  W1,196,925  

Hull and White Model, MonteCarlo Simulation

 

Matrix YTM, Additional spread by grade, Risk spread of company, Valid credit rating, Disclosed information of securities, Estimated volatility of Interest rate

  Discount rate   3.08 ~ 8.24  

The lower the discount rate, the higher the fair value

  Volatility of interest rate   0.54 ~ 0.64  

The higher the volatility, the higher the fair value fluctuation

    December 31, 2024
(In millions of Korean won)   Fair value  

Valuation techniques

 

Inputs

 

Unobservable
inputs

  Range of
unobservable
inputs (%)
 

Relationship of unobservable
inputs to fair value

Financial assets          

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

Hybrid securities

  W1,189,519  

Hull and White Model, MonteCarlo Simulation

 

Matrix YTM, Additional spread by grade, Risk spread of company, Valid credit rating, Disclosed information of securities, Estimated volatility of Interest rate

  Discount rate   3.41 ~ 8.45  

The lower the discount rate, the higher the fair value

  Volatility of interest rate   0.56 ~ 0.73  

The higher the volatility, the higher the fair value fluctuation

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

5.2.3.2 Sensitivity analysis of changes in unobservable inputs

Sensitivity analysis of financial instruments is performed to measure favorable and unfavorable changes in fair value of financial instruments which are affected by unobservable parameters, using a statistical technique. When the fair value is affected by more than one input parameter, the amounts represent the most favorable or most unfavorable outcome. There are hybrid securities whose fair value changes are recognized in profit or loss.

Results of the sensitivity analysis of changes in unobservable inputs as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
     Profit or loss      Other comprehensive
income or loss
 
(In millions of Korean won)    Favorable
changes
     Unfavorable
changes
     Favorable
changes
     Unfavorable
changes
 

Financial assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

 

Hybrid securities *

   W 6,581      W (6,526    W —       W —   

 

*

The changes in fair value are calculated by increasing or decreasing discount rates (3.08% ~ 8.24%) by 1%p, which are principal unobservable input parameters.

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Profit or loss      Other comprehensive
income or loss
 
(In millions of Korean won)    Favorable
changes
     Unfavorable
changes
     Favorable
changes
     Unfavorable
changes
 

Financial assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

 

Hybrid securities *

   W 7,351      W (7,227    W —       W —   

 

*

The changes in fair value are calculated by increasing or decreasing discount rates (3.41% ~ 8.45%) by 1%p, which are principal unobservable input parameters.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

6. Due from Financial Institutions

6.1 Details of due from financial institutions as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)   

Financial

Institution

   Interest rate (%)
as of
March 31, 2025
     March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Due from financial institutions in Korean won

   Due from banks    Kookmin Bank      0.00 ~ 1.20      W 2,303,679      W 316,781  
  

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.

     2.40 ~ 2.50        80,000        80,000  
  

Shinhan Bank

     2.75        273        —   
  

KB Securities Co., Ltd.

     0.00        56,019        —   
  

Standard Chartered Bank

     —         —         1,610  
           

 

 

    

 

 

 
            W 2,439,971      W 398,391  
           

 

 

    

 

 

 

6.2 Details of restricted due from financial institution as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)   

Financial Institution

   March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
    

Reasons of restriction

Due from financial institutions in Korean won

   Kookmin Bank    W 3      W 3      Pledged as collateral for the overdraft account

7. Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Details of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

     

Hybrid securities

   W 1,196,925      W 1,189,519  

Beneficiary certificates

     100,114        —   

Loans

     555,332        53,952  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,852,371      W 1,243,471  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

8. Loans Measured at Amortized Cost

Details of loans measured at amortized cost as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Loans measured at amortized cost

   W 360,000      W 360,000  

Less: Allowances for loan losses

     (946      (946
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 359,054      W 359,054  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

9. Investments in Subsidiaries

9.1 Details of subsidiaries as of March 31, 2025, are as follows:

 

Name of subsidiaries

  

Industry

  

Location

Kookmin Bank    Banking and foreign exchange transaction    Korea
KB Securities Co., Ltd.    Financial investment    Korea
KB Insurance Co., Ltd.    Non-life insurance    Korea
KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd.    Credit card and installment financial business    Korea
KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd.    Life insurance    Korea
KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.    Investment advisory and investment trust    Korea
KB Capital Co., Ltd.    Financial leasing    Korea
KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd.    Real estate trust management    Korea
KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.    Savings banking    Korea
KB Investment Co., Ltd.    Capital investment    Korea
KB Data System Co., Ltd.    System software, development and supply    Korea

9.2 Details of investments in subsidiaries as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     As of March 31, 2025      Carrying amount  

Name of subsidiaries

   Number of
issued shares
     Ownership
(%)
     March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Kookmin Bank

     404,379,116        100.00      W 14,821,721      W 14,821,721  

KB Securities Co., Ltd.

     298,620,424        100.00        3,342,391        3,342,391  

KB Insurance Co., Ltd.

     66,500,000        100.00        2,375,430        2,375,430  

KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd.

     92,000,000        100.00        1,953,175        1,953,175  

KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

     16,201,518        100.00        2,795,367        2,795,367  

KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

     7,667,550        100.00        96,312        96,312  

KB Capital Co., Ltd.

     32,175,147        100.00        873,811        873,811  

KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd. *

     21,616,085        100.00        271,553        271,553  

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.

     8,001,912        100.00        176,813        176,813  

KB Investment Co., Ltd.

     22,525,328        100.00        154,910        154,910  

KB Data System Co., Ltd.

     800,000        100.00        6,334        6,334  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 
         W 26,867,817      W 26,867,817  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Investment in subsidiaries increased by W 150,000 million due to the issuance of shares by KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd. during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024.

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

10. Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities

 

Details of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Assets      Liabilities      Net amount  

Share-based payments

   W 4,532      W —       W 4,532  

Membership rights

     226        —         226  

Defined benefit obligation

     2,426        —         2,426  

Plan assets

     —         (2,426      (2,426

Short-term employee benefits

     714        —         714  

Losses on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     —         (4,468      (4,468

Others

     553        (857      (304
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,451        (7,751      700  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting of deferred tax assets and liabilities

     (7,751      7,751        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 700      W —       W 700  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Assets      Liabilities      Net amount  

Share-based payments

   W 6,682      W —       W 6,682  

Membership rights

     226        —         226  

Defined benefit obligation

     2,855        —         2,855  

Plan assets

     —         (2,855      (2,855

Short-term employee benefits

     363        —         363  

Gains or losses on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     —         (2,513      (2,513

Others

     1,203        (704      499  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     11,329        (6,072      5,257  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting of deferred tax assets and liabilities

     (6,072      6,072        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 5,257      W —       W 5,257  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

11. Borrowings

 

11.1 Details of borrowings as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31, 2025      December 31, 2024  

Borrowings

   W 600,000      W 965,000  

11.2 Details of borrowings as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)           Lenders      Borrowing
date
    

Maturity
date

   Interest
rate (%)
as of
March 31,
2025
     March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Borrowings in Korean won

    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    

KIWOOM
SECURITIES co.,
Ltd.
 
 
 
    
Feb. 20,
2024
 
 
   Feb. 18, 2025      —         —         200,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    

Hanyang
SECURITIES co.,
Ltd.
 
 
 
    
Feb. 21,
2024
 
 
   Feb. 19, 2025      —         —         65,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    
SK SECURITIES
co., Ltd.
 
 
    
Mar. 21,
2024
 
 
   Mar. 20, 2025      —         —         100,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    

KIWOOM
SECURITIES co.,
Ltd.
 
 
 
    
Apr. 25,
2024
 
 
   Apr. 24, 2025      3.66        100,000        100,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    

KIWOOM
SECURITIES co.,
Ltd.
 
 
 
    
May. 29,
2024
 
 
   May. 28, 2025      3.70        100,000        100,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    
SK SECURITIES
co., Ltd.
 
 
    
Jun. 26,
2024
 
 
   Jun. 25, 2025      3.66        200,000        200,000  
    
Other
borrowings
 
 
    

KIWOOM
SECURITIES co.,
Ltd.
 
 
 
    
Jul. 29,
2024
 
 
   Jul. 28, 2025      3.45        200,000        200,000  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 
                  W 600,000      W 965,000  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

11.3 Maturities of borrowings as of March 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Up to
3 months
     3~6
months
     6~12
months
     1~3
years
     Over
3 years
     Total  

Borrowings in Korean won

   W 400,000      W 200,000      W —       W —       W —       W 600,000  
     December 31, 2024  
     Up to
3 months
     3~6
months
     6~12
months
     1~3
years
     Over
3 years
     Total  

Borrowings in Korean won

   W 365,000      W 400,000      W 200,000      W —       W —       W 965,000  

 

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March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

12. Debentures

 

12.1 Details of debentures as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Issuance date      Maturity date      Interest rate
(%) as of

March 31, 2025
     March 31,
2025
    December 31,
2024
 

Unguaranteed debentures No.15-3

     May. 12, 2016        May. 12, 2026        2.01      W 200,000     W 200,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.18-3

     Jul. 25, 2016        Jul. 25, 2026        1.69        80,000       80,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.19-3

     Aug. 25, 2016        Aug. 25, 2026        1.69        120,000       120,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.25-4

     May. 24, 2017        May. 24, 2027        2.62        80,000       80,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.28-3

     Aug. 30, 2017        Aug. 30, 2027        2.60        60,000       60,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.31-3

     Feb. 28, 2018        Feb. 28, 2028        3.02        60,000       60,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.32-3

     Apr. 6, 2018        Apr. 6, 2028        2.86        20,000       20,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.33-2

     Jun. 12, 2018        Jun. 12, 2028        2.92        30,000       30,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.34-3

     Jul. 25, 2018        Jul. 25, 2025        2.71        20,000       20,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.34-4

     Jul. 25, 2018        Jul. 25, 2028        2.76        20,000       20,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.36-3

     Feb. 22, 2019        Feb. 22, 2029        2.22        60,000       60,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.37-2

     Mar. 15, 2019        Mar. 15, 2029        2.16        70,000       70,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.38-1

     Jun. 19, 2019        Jun. 19, 2026        1.73        80,000       80,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.38-2

     Jun. 19, 2019        Jun. 19, 2029        1.77        120,000       120,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.39-2

     Oct. 15, 2019        Oct. 15, 2029        1.67        40,000       40,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.40-2

     Dec. 4, 2019        Dec. 4, 2029        1.87        30,000       30,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.41-2

     Jan. 16, 2020        Jan. 16, 2025        1.74        —        100,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.41-3

     Jan. 16, 2020        Jan. 16, 2030        1.88        40,000       40,000  

Subordinated debentures No.1-1

     Feb. 18, 2020        Feb. 18, 2030        2.21        370,000       370,000  

Subordinated debentures No.1-2

     Feb. 18, 2020        Feb. 18, 2035        2.26        30,000       30,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.42-1

     May. 13, 2020        May. 13, 2025        1.59        130,000       130,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.42-2

     May. 13, 2020        May. 13, 2030        1.78        70,000       70,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.43-2

     Jun. 16, 2020        Jun. 16, 2025        1.44        110,000       110,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.43-3

     Jun. 16, 2020        Jun. 16, 2030        1.63        50,000       50,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.44-4

     Aug. 11, 2020        Aug. 11, 2027        1.39        20,000       20,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.46-2

     Jan. 14, 2021        Jan. 14, 2026        1.43        30,000       30,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.46-3

     Jan. 14, 2021        Jan. 14, 2028        1.62        10,000       10,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.46-4

     Jan. 14, 2021        Jan. 14, 2031        1.84        100,000       100,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.48-2

     Jun. 16, 2022        Jun. 16, 2025        4.27        240,000       240,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.48-3

     Jun. 16, 2022        Jun. 16, 2027        4.34        80,000       80,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.48-4

     Jun. 16, 2022        Jun. 16, 2032        4.40        95,000       95,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.49-1

     Oct. 31, 2024        Oct. 31, 2025        3.31        80,000       80,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.49-2

     Oct. 31, 2024        Oct. 31, 2026        3.30        220,000       220,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.49-3

     Oct. 31, 2024        Oct. 31, 2027        3.28        100,000       100,000  

Unguaranteed debentures No.50-1

     Jan. 24, 2025        Jan. 22, 2027        2.92        200,000       —   

Unguaranteed debentures No.50-2

     Jan. 24, 2025        Jan. 24, 2028        2.92        100,000       —   

Unguaranteed debentures No.51-1

     Feb. 25, 2025        Feb. 25, 2027        2.86        50,000       —   

Unguaranteed debentures No.51-2

     Feb. 25, 2025        Feb. 25, 2028        2.92        250,000       —   

Unguaranteed debentures No.52-1

     Mar. 24, 2025        Mar. 24, 2027        2.85        60,000       —   

Unguaranteed debentures No.52-2

     Mar. 24, 2025        Mar. 24, 2028        2.87        170,000       —   
           

 

 

   

 

 

 
              3,695,000       2,965,000  
        Less: Bond Discounts        (4,218     (2,968
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
            W 3,690,782     W 2,962,032  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

 

12.2 Maturities of debentures as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Up to
3 months
     3~6
months
     6~12
months
     1~3
years
     Over
3 years
     Total  

Debentures in Korean won

   W 480,000      W 20,000      W 110,000      W 1,940,000      W 1,145,000      W 3,695,000  

 

     December 31, 2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Up to
3 months
     3~6
months
     6~12
months
     1~3
years
     Over
3 years
     Total  

Debentures in Korean won

   W 100,000      W 480,000      W 100,000      W 1,070,000      W 1,215,000      W 2,965,000  

12.3 Changes in debentures based on par value for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

     2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Beginning      Issue      Repayment      Ending  

Debentures in Korean won

   W 2,965,000      W 830,000      W (100,000    W 3,695,000  
     2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Beginning      Issue      Repayment      Ending  

Debentures in Korean won

   W 3,880,000      W —       W (610,000    W 3,270,000  

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

13. Net Defined Benefit Liabilities (Assets)

 

13.1 Defined Benefit Plan

The Company operates defined benefit plans which have the following characteristics:

 

   

The Company has the obligation to pay the agreed benefits to all its current and former employees.

 

   

The Company assumes actuarial risk (that benefits will cost more than expected) and investment risk.

The net defined benefit liabilities recognized in the statements of financial position are calculated in accordance with actuarial valuation method using assumptions based on market data and historical data such as discount rate, future salary increase rate, and mortality. Actuarial assumptions may differ from actual results, due to changes in the market conditions, economic trends, and mortality trends.

13.2 Details of the net defined benefit liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Present value of defined benefit obligation

   W 20,702      W 21,597  

Fair value of plan assets

     (23,176      (24,499
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net defined benefit liabilities (assets)

   W (2,474    W (2,902
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

13.3 Details of post-employment benefits recognized in profit or loss for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Current service cost

   W 475      W 449  

Net interest expense(income) on net defined benefit liabilities

     (27      (39
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Post-employment benefits

   W 448      W 410  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The gains or losses related to the defined benefit pension plan is fully included in general administrative expenses.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

14. Equity

 

14.1 Share Capital

14.1.1 Details of share capital as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Type of share

     Ordinary share        Ordinary share  

Number of authorized shares

     1,000,000,000        1,000,000,000  

Par value per share (In Korean won)

   W 5,000      W 5,000  

Number of issued shares

     393,528,423        393,528,423  

Share capital *

   W 2,090,558      W 2,090,558  

 

*

Due to the retirement of shares deducted through retained earnings, it is different from the total par value of the shares issued.

14.1.2 Changes in shares for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In number of shares)    2025      2024  

Beginning

     373,600,719        378,663,825  

Increase

     —         5,000,000  

Decrease

     (5,695,509      (900,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending

     367,905,210        382,763,825  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

14.2 Hybrid Securities

 

Details of hybrid securities classified as equity as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)

 

Hybrid

securities

  

Issuance date

  

Maturity

   Interest rate (%)
as of
March 31, 2025
     March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

The 1-2 nd

   May. 2, 2019    Perpetual bond      3.44        49,881        49,881  

The 2-1st

   May. 8, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.30        324,099        324,099  

The 2-2 nd

   May. 8, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.43        74,812        74,812  

The 3-1st

   Jul. 14, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.17        369,099        369,099  

The 3-2 nd

   Jul. 14, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.38        29,922        29,922  

The 4-1st

   Oct. 20, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.00        433,918        433,918  

The 4-2 nd

   Oct. 20, 2020    Perpetual bond      3.28        64,843        64,843  

The 5-1st

   Feb. 19, 2021    Perpetual bond      2.67        419,056        419,056  

The 5-2 nd

   Feb. 19, 2021    Perpetual bond      2.87        59,862        59,862  

The 5-3 rd

   Feb. 19, 2021    Perpetual bond      3.28        119,727        119,727  

The 6-1st

   May. 28, 2021    Perpetual bond      3.20        165,563        165,563  

The 6-2 nd

   May. 28, 2021    Perpetual bond      3.60        109,708        109,708  

The 7-1st

   Oct. 8, 2021    Perpetual bond      3.57        208,453        208,453  

The 7-2 nd

   Oct. 8, 2021    Perpetual bond      3.80        59,834        59,834  

The 8-1 st

   Feb. 16, 2022    Perpetual bond      4.00        442,955        442,955  

The 8-2 nd

   Feb. 16, 2022    Perpetual bond      4.30        155,626        155,626  

The 9-1 st

   May. 12, 2022    Perpetual bond      4.68        478,814        478,814  

The 9-2 nd

   May. 12, 2022    Perpetual bond      4.97        19,906        19,906  

The 10-1 st

   Aug. 26, 2022    Perpetual bond      4.90        407,936        407,936  

The 10-2 nd

   Aug. 26, 2022    Perpetual bond      5.15        70,819        70,819  

The 10-3 rd

   Aug. 26, 2022    Perpetual bond      5.30        19,944        19,944  

The 11-1 st

   Feb. 3, 2023    Perpetual bond      4.90        548,666        548,666  

The 11-2 nd

   Feb. 3, 2023    Perpetual bond      5.03        49,871        49,871  

The 12 th

   Feb. 28, 2024    Perpetual bond      4.39        399,045        399,045  

The 13 th

   Jan. 22, 2025    Perpetual bond      4.00        404,013        —   
           

 

 

    

 

 

 
            W 5,486,372      W 5,082,359  
           

 

 

    

 

 

 

The above hybrid securities are early redeemable by the Company after 5 or 7 or 10 years from the issuance date.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

14.3 Capital Surplus

 

Details of capital surplus as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

   W 13,190,275      W 13,190,275  

Other capital surplus

     1,430,121        1,473,579  

Gains on sales of treasury shares

     90,621        90,621  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 14,711,017      W 14,754,475  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

14.4 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Details of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

   W (8,327    W (8,316

14.5 Retained Earnings

14.5.1 Details of retained earnings as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Legal reserves

   W 1,436,869      W 1,219,810  

Voluntary reserves

     982,000        982,000  

Regulatory reserve for credit losses

     5,411        4,061  

Unappropriated retained earnings

     3,859,936        2,099,671  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 6,284,216      W 4,305,542  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

With respect to the allocation of net profit earned in a fiscal term, the Company must set aside in its legal reserve an amount equal to at least 10% of its profit after tax as reported in the financial statements, each time it pays dividends on its net profits earned until its legal reserve reaches the aggregate amount of its share capital in accordance with Article 53 of the Financial Holding Company Act. The reserve is not available for the payment of cash dividends, but may be transferred to share capital, or used to reduce accumulated deficit.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

14.5.2 Regulatory reserve for credit losses

 

Measurement and disclosure of regulatory reserve for credit losses are required in accordance with Articles 26 through 28 of the Regulations on Supervision of Financial Holding Companies.

14.5.2.1 Details of regulatory reserve for credit losses as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31, 2025      December 31, 2024  

Amounts before appropriation

   W 5,411      W 4,061  

Amounts estimated to be appropriated (reversed)

     2,915        1,350  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 8,326      W 5,411  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

14.5.2.2 Regulatory reserve for credit losses estimated to be appropriated (reversed) and adjusted profit after provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won, except for per share amounts)    2025      2024  

Regulatory reserve for credit losses estimated to be appropriated (reversed)

   W 2,915      W 2,663  

Adjusted profit after provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses 1,2

     2,274,044        2,171,886  

Adjusted basic earnings per share after provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses 1

     6,113        5,699  

Adjusted diluted earnings per share after provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses 1

     6,051        5,605  

 

1

Adjusted profit after provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses is not based on Korean IFRS. It is calculated by reflecting provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit losses before tax to the net profit for the period.

2

After deducting dividends on hybrid securities.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

14.6 Treasury Shares

 

Changes in treasury shares for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

     2025  
(In millions of Korean won except for number of shares)    Beginning      Acquisition      Ending  

Number of treasury shares *

     19,927,704        5,695,509        25,623,213  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount

   W 1,236,060      W 464,114      W 1,700,174  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     2024  
     Beginning      Acquisition      Disposal      Ending  

Number of treasury shares *

     24,847,247        900,000        (5,000,000      20,747,247  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount

   W 1,165,837      W 65,537      W (234,600    W 996,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

5 million treasury shares deposited at the Korea Securities Depository for the exchange of exchangeable bonds were disposed on February 14, 2024, due to the exercise of exchange right.

In accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors on July 23, 2024, the Company plans to acquire shares worth W 400,000 million of treasury shares through a trust contract by March 4, 2025, and plans to retire the shares on May 15, 2025. Additionally in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors on October 24, 2024, the Company plans to acquire shares worth W 100,000 million of treasury shares through a trust contract by April 30, 2025, and plans to retire the shares on May 15, 2025.

Also, in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors on February 5, 2025, the Company plans to acquire shares worth W 520,000 million of treasury shares on the Stock Exchange by April 14, 2025, and plans to retire the shares on May 15, 2025.

15. Dividends

The annual dividends to the shareholders of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024 amounting to W 298,285 million (W 804 per share) were declared at the annual general shareholders’ meeting on March 26, 2025. The financial statements as of March 31, 2025 reflect this dividend payable. Meanwhile, the annual dividends to the shareholders of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023 and quarterly dividend paid in 2024 were W 587,006 million (W 1,530 per share) and W 899,972 million, respectively.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

16. Net Interest Expense

 

Details of interest income, interest expense, and net interest expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Interest income

     

Due from financial institutions

   W 1,911      W 3,446  

Loans measured at amortized cost

     2,433        4,394  

Loans measured at fair value through profit or loss

     842        702  

Others

     341        1,275  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     5,527        9,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     

Borrowings

     7,506        2,238  

Debentures

     21,176        21,293  

Others

     9        11  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     28,691        23,542  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest expense

   W (23,164    W (13,725
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

17. Net Fee and Commission Expense

Details of fee and commission income, fee and commission expense, and net fee and commission expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Fee and commission income

     

Fees earned in Korean won

   W 472      W 378  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fee and commission expense

     

Fees paid in Korean won

     2,058        1,337  

Fees paid in foreign currency

     204        183  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,262        1,520  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net fee and commission expense

   W (1,790    W (1,142
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

18. Net Gains or Losses on Financial Instruments at Fair value through Profit or Loss

 

Net gains or losses on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss include dividend income, gains or losses arising from changes in fair value, and gains or losses arising from sales and redemptions. Details of net gains or losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss for the three-month periods ended March, 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Gains on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

     

Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

   W 16,416      W 13,584  

Gains on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     8,533        2,163  

Gains on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     502        148  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     25,451        15,895  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Losses on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

     

Losses on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     —         316  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     —         316  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

   W 25,451      W 15,579  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

38


KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

19. Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

 

Details of other operating income and expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Other operating income

     

Dividend income from subsidiaries

   W 2,355,586      W 2,243,250  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,355,586        2,243,250  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net other operating income

   W 2,355,586      W 2,243,250  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

20. General and Administrative Expenses

20.1 Details of general and administrative expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Expenses related to employee

     

Employee benefits - salaries

   W 8,892      W 8,730  

Employee benefits - others

     1,003        1,038  

Post-employment benefits - defined benefit plans

     448        410  

Post-employment benefits - defined contribution plans

     —         4  

Share-based payments

     758        4,573  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     11,101        14,755  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

     1,373        1,526  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other general and administrative expenses

     

Travel

     338        89  

Communications

     116        263  

Tax and dues

     312        229  

Publication

     58        47  

Rental expense

     565        419  

Vehicle

     20        22  

Service fees

     5,458        3,876  

Advertising

     381        421  

Training

     266        228  

Others

     2,180        2,312  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     9,694        7,906  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 22,168      W 24,187  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

39


KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

20.2 Share-based Payments

 

Share-based payments plan for executives and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2025 are as follows:

20.2.1 Stock grants linked to long-term performance

 

(In number of shares)   

Grant date

   Number of
granted shares 1
    

Vesting conditions 2

KB Financial Group Inc.

        

Series 38

   Nov. 21, 2023      55,547     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 35%, and non-market performance 5 65%

Series 39

   Jan. 1, 2024      45,261     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Series 40

   Feb. 1, 2024      511     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 30%, and non-market performance 4 70%

Series 41

   Apr. 6, 2024      6,270     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 30%, and non-market performance 4 70%

Series 43

   Jan. 1, 2025      31,893     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 30%, and non-market performance 4 70%

Deferred grant in 2015

        1,063     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2020

        40     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2022

        13,239     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2023

        59,942     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2024

        25,541     

Satisfied

     

 

 

    
        239,307     
     

 

 

    

Kookmin Bank

        

Series 96

   Jan. 1, 2024      214,795     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 30%, and EPS, Asset Quality 6 70%

Series 97

   Feb. 1, 2024      2,045     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Series 98

   Apr. 22, 2024      2,959     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Series 99

   Jul. 5, 2024      4,926     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Series 101

   Aug, 24, 2024      4,453     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Series 102

   Jan. 1, 2025      187,943     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~30%, and non-market performance 4 70~100%

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 30%, and EPS, Asset Quality 6 70%

Deferred grant in 2022

        29,628     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2023

        143,930     

Satisfied

Deferred grant in 2024

        124,289     

Satisfied

     

 

 

    
        714,968     
     

 

 

    

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

20.2.1 Stock grants linked to long-term performance (cont’d)

 

(In number of shares)   

Grant date

   Number of
granted shares 1
    

Vesting conditions 2

Other subsidiaries

        

Stock granted in 2012

            160     

Stock granted in 2013

        219     

Stock granted in 2014

        1,028     

Stock granted in 2015

        1,155     

Services fulfillment, market performance 3 0~50%, and non-market performance 4 50~100%

Stock granted in 2017

        3,955     

Stock granted in 2018

        11,044     

Stock granted in 2019

        13,255     

Stock granted in 2020

        25,783     

Stock granted in 2021

        19,104     

Stock granted in 2022

        80,443     

Stock granted in 2023

        120,170     

Stock granted in 2024

        424,501     

Stock granted in 2025

        173,123     
     

 

 

    
        873,940     
     

 

 

    
        1,828,215     
     

 

 

    

 

1

Granted shares represent the total number of shares initially granted to executives and employees who have residual shares as of December 31, 2024 (Deferred grants are residual shares vested as of December 31, 2024).

2

Executives and employees were given the right of choice about the timing of the deferred payment (after the date of retirement), payment ratio, and payment period. Accordingly, a certain percentage of the granted shares is deferred for up to five years after the date of retirement after the deferred grant has been confirmed.

3

Relative TSR (Total Shareholder Return): [(Fair value at the end of the contract—Fair value at the beginning of the contract) + (Total amount of dividend per share paid during the contract period)] / Fair value at the beginning of the contract

4

Performance results of company and employee

5

EPS (Earnings Per Share), Asset Quality, HCROI (Human Capital Return On Investment), Non-bank segment profit

6

EPS, Asset Quality

The stock grant linked to long-term performance is an incentive plan that sets, on grant date, the maximum number of shares that can be awarded. Actual shares to be granted is determined in accordance with achievement of pre-set performance targets over the vesting period.

 

41


KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

20.2.2 Stock grants linked to short-term performance

 

(In number of shares)    Estimated number of
vested shares *
    

Vesting

conditions

KB Financial Group Inc.

     

Stock granted in 2015

     541     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2016

     1,558     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2020

     78     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2022

     14,653     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2023

     27,960     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2024

     23,462     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2025

     6,015     

Proportional to service period

Kookmin Bank

     

Stock granted in 2021

     9,751     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2022

     70,221     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2023

     136,414     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2024

     72,838     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2025

     23,915     

Proportional to service period

Other subsidiaries

     

Stock granted in 2015

     1,289     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2016

     7,290     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2017

     20,121     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2018

     51,583     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2019

     41,130     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2020

     50,103     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2021

     98,332     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2022

     234,765     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2023

     420,066     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2024

     430,313     

Satisfied

Stock granted in 2025

     42,484     

Proportional to service period

  

 

 

    
     1,784,882     
  

 

 

    

 

*

Executives and employees were given the right of choice about the timing of the deferred payment (after the date of retirement), payment ratio, and payment period. Accordingly, a certain percentage of the granted shares is deferred for up to five years after the date of retirement after the deferred grant has been confirmed.

Share-based payments arrangement for subsidiaries was transferred to the Company in 2010, and the related compensation cost paid to the executives and employees of subsidiaries is reimbursed by subsidiaries. The accrued expenses for share-based payments as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, are W 213,202 million and W 295,867 million, respectively, and the receivables to be reimbursed by subsidiaries for the compensation costs as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, are W 196,035 million and W 270,558 million, respectively. And compensation costs from share-based payments amounting to W 758 million and W 4,573 million were recognized for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

21. Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

 

Details of income tax benefit (expense) for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025      2024  

Income tax payable

   W —       W —   

Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities

     (4,557      3,381  

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (4,557      3,381  

Income tax recognized directly in equity

     (4      205  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

     (4      17  

Consideration for exchange right of exchangeable bonds

     —         188  

Others

     (2,829      —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   W (7,390    W 3,586  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

22. Earnings per Share

22.1 Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated from the earnings attributable to ordinary shares.

22.1.1 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

 

(In number of shares)    March 31, 2025      March 31, 2024  

Number of issued ordinary shares

     393,528,423        403,511,072  

Number of treasury shares

     (25,623,213      (20,747,247
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

     372,004,102        381,106,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

22.1.2 Basic earnings per share

 

 

(In Korean won and in number of shares)    2025      2024  

Profit for the period

   W 2,326,592,765,304      W 2,222,618,523,505  

Deduction: Dividends on hybrid securities

     (49,634,075,000      (48,070,325,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders (A)

     2,276,958,690,304        2,174,548,198,505  

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (B)

     372,004,102        381,106,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (A/B)

   W 6,121      W 5,706  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

22.2 Diluted Earnings per Share

Diluted earnings per share is calculated through increasing the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding by the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company has dilutive potential ordinary shares such as stock grants and ordinary share exchange right of exchangeable bonds.

A calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average market share price for the year) based on the monetary value of stock grants. The number of shares calculated above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the settlement of stock grants.

Exchangeable bonds are included in potential ordinary shares from the exercisable date of the exchange right, and interest expense after tax for the period is added to profit for diluted earnings per share.

22.2.1 Adjusted profit for diluted earnings per share

 

(In Korean won)    2025      2024  

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders *

   W 2,276,958,690,304      W 2,174,548,198,505  

Adjustment:

     

Interest expense on exchangeable bonds

     —         306,631,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted profit for diluted earnings per share

   W 2,276,958,690,304      W 2,174,854,830,195  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

The amount is after deducting dividends on hybrid securities.

22.2.2 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

 

(In number of shares)    2025      2024  

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

     372,004,102        381,106,133  

Adjustment:

     

Stock grants

     3,835,255        4,036,449  

Exchangeable bonds

     —         2,417,582  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

     375,839,357        387,560,164  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

22.2.3 Diluted earnings per share

 

(In Korean won and in number of shares)    2025      2024  

Adjusted profit for diluted earnings per share

   W 2,276,958,690,304      W 2,174,854,830,195  

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

     375,839,357        387,560,164  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   W 6,058      W 5,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

23. Statement of Cash Flows

23.1 Details of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Due from financial institutions

   W 2,439,971      W 398,391  

Deduction:

     

Restricted due from financial institutions

     (3      (3

Due from financial institutions with original maturities over three months

     (80,000      (80,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (80,003      (80,003
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 2,359,968      W 318,388  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.2 Cash inflows and outflows from income tax, interest, and dividends for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Activity      2025      2024  

Income tax paid

     Operating      W 2,589      W 2,139  

Interest received

     Operating        4,496        6,391  

Interest paid

     Operating        18,460        35,178  

Dividends received

     Operating        2,372,119        1,856,884  

Dividends paid

     Financing        49,634        48,070  

24. Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

24.1 Commitments made with financial institutions as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    March 31, 2025      December 31, 2024  
     Amount of
commitments
     Amount
borrowed
     Amount of
commitments
     Amount
borrowed
 

General loan

   Hana Bank    W 200,000      W —       W 200,000      W —   

General loan

   Shinhan Bank      200,000        —         200,000        —   

General loan

   NongHyup Bank      300,000        —         300,000        —   

24.2 Other Matters (including litigation)

The Company has no ongoing lawsuits in which it is a defendant as of March 31, 2025.

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

25. Related Party Transactions

According to Korean IFRS No.1024, the Company includes subsidiaries and key management personnel (including family members) in the scope of related parties. The Company discloses balances (receivables and payables) and other amounts arising from transactions with related parties in the notes to the financial statements. Refer to Note 9 for details of subsidiaries. Key management personnel include the executives of the Company, their close family members, and the companies where the executives and/or their close family members have control or joint control.

25.1 Details of significant profit or loss arising from transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

(In millions of Korean won)

 

Subsidiaries

  

Profit or loss

   2025      2024  

Kookmin Bank

   Interest income    W 1,607      W 2,183  
   Fee and commission income      294        325  
   Net other operating income 1      1,625,587        1,467,896  
   General and administrative expenses      4,149        2,641  

KB Securities Co., Ltd.

   Interest expense      85        —   
   Fee and commission income      17        23  
   Net gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss      10,352        6,821  
   Net other operating income 1      280,000        150,000  
   General and administrative expenses      319        166  

KB Insurance Co., Ltd.

   Fee and commission income      18        24  
   General and administrative expenses      654        457  
   Net other operating income 1      299,982        249,974  

KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd.

   Fee and commission income      6        6  
   Net other operating income 1      —         185,380  
   General and administrative expenses      335        110  
   Net non-operating income      1        1  

KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

   Fee and commission income      4        9  
   Net other operating income 1      130,000        150,000  
   General and administrative expenses      241        327  

KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   Net other operating income 1      20,000        40,000  
   General and administrative expenses      42        16  

KB Capital Co., Ltd

   Interest income      —         1,232  
   Fee and commission income      3        3  
   Net gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss      8,811        8,260  
   Net other operating income 1      8        —   
   General and administrative expenses      48        35  
   Provision (reversal) for credit losses      —         3  

KB Real Estate Trust. Co., Ltd.

   Interest income      —         662  
   Net other operating income 1      4,659        —   
   General and administrative expenses      55        —   
   Provision (reversal) for credit losses      —         93  

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

25.1 Details of significant profit or loss arising from transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows: (cont’d)

(In millions of Korean won)

 

Subsidiaries

  

Profit or loss

  

2025

  

2024

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.

   Interest income    W944    W1,633
   Net gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss    936    350

KB Investment Co., Ltd.

   Interest income    2,433    2,386
   Provision (reversal) for credit losses    (1)    (1)

KB Data Systems Co., Ltd.

   General and administrative expenses    169    735

 

1

Net other operating income includes dividend income from subsidiaries.

25.2 Details of significant outstanding balances of receivables and payables arising from transactions with related parties as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

(In millions of Korean won)

 

Subsidiaries

  

Assets or liabilities

   March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Kookmin Bank

   Cash and due from financial institutions    W 2,303,679      W  316,781  
   Other assets      544,513        468,023  
   Other liabilities      56,388        20  
   Property and equipment      933        237  

KB Securities Co., Ltd.

   Cash and due from financial institutions      56,019        —   
   Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss      544,384        540,683  
   Other assets      92,837        100,494  
   Other liabilities      34,238        —   

KB Insurance Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      139,174        143,520  
   Other liabilities      9,251        46  

KB Kookmin Card Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      89,637        78,634  
   Other liabilities      1,373        895  

KB Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      8,286        14,235  
   Other liabilities      102,599        69,132  

KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      24,071        25,549  
   Other liabilities      42        —   

KB Capital Co., Ltd.

   Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss      497,424        495,454  
   Other assets      58,782        48,285  
   Other liabilities      60        11  

KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd.

   Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss      155,116        153,382  
   Other assets      3,222        4,431  
   Other liabilities      55        —   

KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd.

  

Cash and due from financial institutions

     80,000        80,000  
  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     55,331        53,951  
  

Other assets

     4,148        3,960  
  

Other liabilities

     808        808  

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

25.2 Details of significant outstanding balances of receivables and payables arising from transactions with related parties as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows: (cont’d)

(In millions of Korean won)

 

Subsidiaries

  

Assets or liabilities

   March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

KB Investment Co., Ltd.

  

Loans measured at amortized cost (gross amount)

     360,000        360,000  
  

Allowances for credit losses

     946        946  
  

Other assets

     6,494        6,794  
  

Other liabilities

     1,244        1,244  

KB Data Systems Co., Ltd.

  

Property and equipment

     —         76  
  

Intangible assets

     371        427  
  

Other assets

     3,671        4,274  
  

Other liabilities

     244        250  

25.3 Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with related parties as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)      March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Subsidiary

   Kookmin Bank      Right-of-use assets      W 933      W 237  

25.4 Credit card commitments provided from related parties as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)         March 31,
2025
     December 31,
2024
 

Subsidiary

   KB Kookmin Card Co.,
Ltd.
  

Lines of credit for credit card

   W 3,000      W 3,000  

25.5 There were no share transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

25.6 Details of significant lending transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Korean won)    2025  
     Beginning      Loan      Collection      Ending  

Subsidiary

   KB Investment Co., Ltd.    W 360,000      W —       W —       W 360,000  
   KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. *      70,000        —         —         70,000  

 

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KB Financial Group Inc.

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited), and December 31, 2024

 

 

25.6 Details of significant lending transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows: (cont’d)

 

     2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Beginning      Loan      Collection      Ending  

Subsidiary

   KB Investment Co., Ltd.    W 360,000      W —       W —       W 360,000  
   KB Capital Co., Ltd.      200,000        —         —         200,000  
   KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. *      70,000        —         —         70,000  
   KB Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd.      50,000        35,000        —         85,000  

 

*

Par value of subordinated bond issued by KB Savings Bank Co., Ltd. The difference between par value and fair value at the acquisition date was accounted for as investments in subsidiaries.

25.7 Details of compensation to key management personnel for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

 

     2025  
(In millions of Korean won)    Short-term
employee
benefits
     Post-
employment
benefits
     Share-based
payments
     Total  

Registered directors (executive)

   W 425      W 10      W 186      W 621  

Registered directors (non-executive)

     181        —         —         181  

Non-registered directors

     1,141        60        572        1,773  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,747      W 70      W 758      W 2,575  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     2024  
(In millions of Korean won)    Short-term
employee
benefits
     Post-
employment
benefits
     Share-based
payments
     Total  

Registered directors (executive)

   W 246      W —       W 1,121      W 1,367  

Registered directors (non-executive)

     184        —         —         184  

Non-registered directors

     1,121        16        3,452        4,589  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,551      W 16      W 4,573      W 6,140  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

26. Events after the reporting period

According to the resolution of the Board of Directors on April 24, 2025, the quarterly dividend per share of W 912 with dividend record date of May 12, 2025, was declared. The Company’s financial statements as of March 31, 2025, do not reflect this dividend payable.

The Company plans to acquire treasury shares amounting to W 300,000 million on the Stock Exchange and retire those shares by July 24, 2025 pursuant to board resolutions dated April 24, 2025.

 

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