Catalyst event

JB Financial Group Co Ltd (175330)

From Akros Korea Shareholder Return High Dividend Index (AKSRHD)

Activist shareholder Align Partners publicly proposed a merger between JB Financial Group and BNK Financial Group on July 14, 2026, requesting a board review by August 7, 2026; significant market volatility expected.

Korean translation

행동주의 주주 얼라인파트너스가 2026년 7월 14일 JB금융지주와 BNK금융지주의 합병을 공개 제안하고 8월 7일까지 검토를 요구함; 높은 변동성이 예상됨.