by Kwon Hyeonji
Published 17 Apr.2023 09:24(KST)
Kim Ki-hong, Chairman of JB Financial Group, has additionally purchased 20,000 shares of the company's stock. The total number of shares held by Chairman Kim has increased to 120,500.
JB Financial Group announced on the 14th that Chairman Kim acquired 20,000 shares over two days, from the 10th to the 11th. This marks the fifth time Chairman Kim has purchased company shares since his appointment in 2019. Among the seven major financial holding companies in Korea, Chairman Kim now holds the largest amount of treasury stock relative to the total number of issued shares.
A JB Financial Group official stated, "This demonstrates a firm commitment to practicing responsible management and enhancing shareholder value through solid internal management, even amid increasing domestic and international economic uncertainties."
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