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K Bank passes preliminary review for KOSPI listing

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K Bank has passed a preliminary review for a new listing on South Korea’s KOSPI market, the Korea Exchange’s stock market division said on Monday. The internet-only bank was founded in January 2016. On a standalone basis, it reported 2024 operating revenue of 1.23 trillion won and operating profit of 133.0 billion won. BC Card is its largest shareholder with a 33.7 percent stake. The company will proceed to bookbuilding and setting an offer price.

Writer Ji-young Lee
published 2026-01-13 08:48:42

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The Korea Exchange’s Stock Market Division said on Jan. 12 it has ruled K Bank eligible following a preliminary review for a new listing.

K Bank is an internet-only bank founded in January 2016. On a standalone basis, it posted 1.23 trillion won in operating revenue and 133.0 billion won in operating profit in 2024.

Its largest shareholder, BC Card, currently holds a 33.7 percent stake.

After the preliminary listing review, procedures such as bookbuilding and setting an offer price will follow.

Ji-young Lee ljy@d-today.co.kr

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