Mirae Asset Securities held its 56th annual general meeting on the 27th at the Mirae Asset Center One building in Jung-gu, Seoul, where it reappointed Vice Chairpersons Kim Mi-seop and Heo Seon-ho, and President Jeon Gyeong-nam as inside directors.
Mirae Asset Securities also noted that to enhance the independence of the board of directors, outside director Song Jae-yong was appointed as the board chairperson. Outside directors Lee Jem-ma and Seok Jun-hee were reappointed, and outside director Moon Hong-sung was newly appointed. Director Moon is a global expert with experience in the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The audit committee consists of outside directors Lee Jem-ma (chairperson), Song Jae-yong, and Moon Hong-sung.
On that day, Mirae Asset Securities also approved the fiscal year 2024 financial statements and profit dividend. Mirae Asset Securities recorded a consolidated equity of 12.626 trillion won last year. Operating profit was 1.1881 trillion won, an increase of 128% compared to the previous term, and net profit amounted to 925.5 billion won, a 178% increase.
The dividends were set at 146.7 billion won (common stock 250 won, 1st preferred stock 275 won, 2nd preferred stock 250 won), and the share buyback size was determined to be 220.3 billion won. The total amount of shareholder return, combining cash dividends and share buybacks, is 367 billion won, resulting in a total shareholder return rate of about 40%.
A representative from Mirae Asset Securities said, "We will continue to pursue sustainable growth through innovative and long-term business strategies" and added, "All employees will do their best to become capital market partners that prioritize our clients."