Hana Financial Group said on the 31st that Chairman Ham Young-joo expressed his commitment to responsible management and shareholder value enhancement by purchasing 5,000 shares of Hana Financial Holdings on the 27th.

Ham Young-joo, Chairman of Hana Financial Group. /Courtesy of News1

As external and internal uncertainties increased, leading to the undervaluation of stock prices, it is interpreted that Ham Young-joo, chairman of Hana Financial, personally bought shares to put responsible management into practice and repay shareholders' trust, ensuring that the value-up (enhancement of corporate value) plan translates into tangible shareholder value growth.

Key executives of Hana Financial Holdings also participated in the stock purchase. This month, Vice Chairman Kang Sung-mook purchased 1,200 shares, Vice Chairman Lee Seung-yeol bought 1,000 shares, Vice President Park Jong-moo acquired 500 shares, Vice President Kim Mi-sook obtained 500 shares, Executive Director Kang Jae-sin bought 500 shares, Executive Director Park Geun-hoon acquired 400 shares, and Executive Director Kang Jeong-han purchased 250 shares, totaling 9,350 shares bought by key executives.

Chairman Ham Young-joo noted, "This stock purchase will enhance the execution power of the value-up plan and strengthen communication with shareholders," adding, "We will continue to strive to establish Hana Financial Group as a leading model case for enhancing financial stock value."

Meanwhile, Hana Financial has presented a clear target to achieve a total shareholder return rate of 50% by 2027 through the announcement of its value-up plan, promising a gradual increase in shareholder return rates and enhancement of capital efficiency.

The recent stock purchases by Hana Financial executives are part of the ongoing value-up plan. Hana Financial aims to strengthen its shareholder return policy, increase its execution capabilities for stock price growth, and continuously enhance market trust through active communication with domestic and international investors.