Woori Financial : Acquisition of Shares of Woori Financial F&I Inc - Form 6-K
May 22, 2024 at 11:20 am
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Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2024
Commission File Number: 001-31811
Woori Financial Group Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
51, Sogong-ro,Jung-gu, Seoul, 04632, Korea
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form40-F ☐
Acquisition of Shares of Woori Financial F&I Inc.
On May 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of Woori Financial Group Inc. ("Woori Financial Group") passed a resolution to approve the acquisition of common shares of Woori Financial F&I Inc. ("Woori Financial F&I"), a subsidiary of Woori Financial Group that specializes in investing in non-performing loans and companies undergoing restructuring. The key details of the acquisition are as follows:
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Number of shares to be acquired : 2,298,895
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Scheduled acquisition date : May 27, 2024 (subject to change)
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Purchase price (KRW) : 120,000,020,105 (subject to change)
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Ratio of purchase price to total equity of Woori Financial Group: 0.36%, based on Woori Financial Group's total consolidated equity of KRW 33,397,489,875,071 as of December 31, 2023.
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Method of the acquisition: Cash payment (participation in rights offering)
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Purpose of share acquisition : To secure operational competitiveness and establish a foundation for mid- to long-term sustainable growth by strengthening the non-banking businesses of Woori Financial Group
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Total number of shares to be owned by Woori Financial Group following the acquisition: 6,298,895 (representing 100% of Woori Financial F&I's total issued shares)
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Total number of shares of Woori Financial F&I before the rights offering : 4,000,000
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Other material information:
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The type of shares Woori Financial Group is planning to acquire are registered common shares.
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The details of this rights offering are subject to change based on future schedules.
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Key financial data of Woori Financial F&I (based on the consolidated financial statements of Woori Financial F&I)
(in millions of Won)
Total
Assets
Total
Liabilities
Total
Equity
Capital
Operating
Revenue*
Net
Income
FY2023
877,702
673,265
204,437
20,000
3,851
3,866
FY2022
336,141
135,562
200,579
20,000
1,077
867
*
Operating revenue includes interest income, net gain on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss, fee income, and other operating income.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Woori Financial Group Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: May 22, 2024
By:
/s/ Sung-Wook Lee
(Signature)
Name: Sung-Wook Lee
Title: Deputy President
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Woori Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company. The Companyâs main subsidiary companies include Woori Bank, WOORI FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Finance Research Institute, woori credit Information co., Ltd., Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company, Ltd and WOORI FUND SERVICE LIMITED., among others. Woori Bank provides deposits, loans, funds, foreign exchange transactions, payment guarantees, securities investment, trust investment, and credit card services. WOORI FIS Co., Ltd. provides computer system installation and development, software development, telecommunication equipment supply and maintenance services. Woori Finance Research Institute conducts research activities on management strategies and the financial industry. woori credit Information co., Ltd. is engaged in credit investigation and collection of bonds. WOORI FUND SERVICE LIMITED. is engaged in private equity investment.