Woori Financial Group announced Monday that Chairman Yim Jong-yong is embarking on a strategic visit to Japan and Taiwan this week. This pivotal investor relations campaign aims to significantly expand its global shareholder base and powerfully communicate the group’s robust growth strategy and compelling shareholder return policy to international investors.
Over the course of this four-day trip, concluding Thursday, Chairman Yim Jong-yong will engage in high-impact, one-on-one meetings with major institutional investors. He will meticulously outline Woori Financial Group’s ambitious mid- to long-term growth plans, proactive capital policy, and unwavering commitment to enhancing overall corporate value for stakeholders.
During these crucial discussions, Chairman Yim is set to underscore Woori Financial Group’s continuously improving capital position, a notable achievement amidst persistent market volatility and global economic uncertainties. Highlighting its strong financial health, Woori Financial Group proudly reported a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 13.6 percent at the close of the first quarter, demonstrating ample capacity to fuel productive financing initiatives and support future growth industries strategically.
Furthermore, Chairman Yim will spotlight the group’s strategic initiatives to diversify its earnings streams beyond traditional banking operations. He will present the successful launch of Woori Investment & Securities and the key acquisitions of Tongyang Life Insurance and ABL Life Insurance. These strategic moves are expected to substantially strengthen Woori Financial Group’s standing as a comprehensive financial powerhouse and significantly enhance long-term earnings stability across its diverse portfolio.
The chairman will also emphatically reaffirm Woori Financial Group’s steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional shareholder returns. He will highlight the pioneering introduction of tax-exempt dividends – a groundbreaking first among Korean financial holding companies – and the group’s explicit pledge to uphold a consistent and transparent shareholder return policy, fostering long-term investor confidence.
“Our visit to Japan targets a market profoundly interested in corporate value enhancement and attractive shareholder returns, while Taiwan offers substantial liquidity, largely driven by its booming AI and semiconductor sectors,” a senior Woori Financial Group official stated. “This strategic outreach is designed to considerably broaden our international investor base and attract valuable new long-term investors seeking stable and growth-oriented opportunities.”
Woori Financial Group emphasized its ongoing plans to consistently expand its proactive, management-led investor relations activities. This continuous engagement aims to fortify communication channels with both domestic and overseas investors, thereby significantly enhancing overall market confidence and transparency.
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