SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of March 2005
SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
120, 2-Ga, Taepyung-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-102, Korea
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
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in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): _________
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in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): _________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information
to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_________.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF SHINHAN BANK
Under the reporting and disclosure rules of the Korea Stock Exchange and
Financial Supervisory Service of Korea, Shinhan Bank ("SHB") should report its
capital investment in 3rd party companies when the aggregate total amount of
investment executed within the current fiscal year exceeds 2.5% of its total
shareholder's equity. (When calculating the investment amount, the previously
reported investment amount should be excluded.). With the additional capital
investment in Samsung Corporation, Shinhan Bank's aggregate total amount of
investment exceeded 2.5% of its total shareholder's equity on March 10, 2005.
The following is a summary of the Shinhan Bank's capital investment from
January 26, 2005 and March 10, 2005 that triggers SHB's disclosure requirement.
Accumulated %
Name of Company Acquisition Price Ownership after
Business Scope Acquisition date (KRW) the acquisition
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Hanjin Shipping Co. Maritime shipping 26-Jan-05 1,115,503,880 0.07
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SK Telecom Telecommunication 26-Jan-05 838,896,050 0.08
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Hanjin Shipping Co. Maritime shipping 27-Jan-05 335,084,750 0.09
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 27-Jan-05 2,892,890,000 1.66
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SK Telecom Telecommunication 27-Jan-05 537,537,000 0.08
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 28-Jan-05 250,954,700 1.67
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 1-Feb-05 2,303,335,030 1.77
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 1-Feb-05 1,653,033,380 1.97
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 2-Feb-05 2,150,148,000 1.87
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 2-Feb-05 1,801,790,990 1.99
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 3-Feb-05 1,149,148,000 1.92
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 3-Feb-05 1,088,042,950 2.01
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Samsung SDI Digital display and energy 4-Feb-05 1,121,120,000 0.07
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 4-Feb-05 3,206,789,580 2.06
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 4-Feb-05 540,540,000 2.01
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 7-Feb-05 485,885,400 2.02
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 7-Feb-05 10,103,285,450 2.49
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 11-Feb-05 1,071,170,100 2.04
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 11-Feb-05 7,406,267,860 2.81
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Korea Road Infra Asset Management 14-Feb-05 5,264,200,667 7.94
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SK Corporation Oil refinery 14-Feb-05 525,792,260 2.04
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 14-Feb-05 7,469,294,332 3.14
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 15-Feb-05 1,492,652,661 3.20
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 16-Feb-05 12,195,284,100 3.72
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LG Chem Chemicals and polymers 17-Feb-05 4,104,100,000 0.35
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 17-Feb-05 1,521,520,000 3.78
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Kimho Tires Tire production 17-Feb-05 3,533,404,200 0.04
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Orion Food and entertainment 18-Feb-05 294,043,750 0.04
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Accumulated %
Name of Company Acquisition Price Ownership after
Business Scope Acquisition date (KRW) the acquisition
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 18-Feb-05 1,531,530,000 3.85
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Orion Food and entertainment 21-Feb-05 231,231,000 0.08
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 21-Feb-05 1,621,620,000 3.91
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Orion Food and entertainment 22-Feb-05 109,474,360 0.09
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 22-Feb-05 1,571,570,000 3.98
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Orion Food and entertainment 23-Feb-05 135,952,310 0.11
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 23-Feb-05 1,526,525,000 4.04
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Orion Food and entertainment 28-Feb-05 237,573,330 0.15
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 4-Mar-05 1,532,531,000 4.11
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3S C&F Co. Real estate development 4-Mar-05 200,000,000 10.00
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Orion Food and entertainment 7-Mar-05 148,291,140 0.17
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Mewtel technology Wireless communication 7-Mar-05 700,000,000 14.00
solution provider
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 9-Mar-05 1,462,380,920 4.17
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Samsung Corporation Trading and Construction 10-Mar-05 1,457,118,660 4.23
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.
By /s/ Byung Jae Cho
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Name: Byung Jae Cho
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 11, 2005