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Samsung Electronics Announces Up to 110 Trillion Won Shareholder Return Plan
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-21
Samsung Electronics plans to return up to 110 trillion won to shareholders this year, including a 30 trillion won cash dividend for the third quarter.
What Happened
Shareholder Return Scale: Samsung Electronics has announced that its remaining shareholder return resources for this year are expected to reach between 90 trillion and 110 trillion won. This figure is derived from 50% of the total free cash flow generated over the past three years, minus the shareholder returns already allocated for 2024-2025.
Dividend Strategy: The company confirmed it will execute approximately 30 trillion won in cash dividends, which includes the regular quarterly dividend for the third quarter. This move highlights Samsung's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through consistent capital distribution.
Calculation Basis: The total return amount was calculated after accounting for the 29.3 trillion won allocated for shareholder returns during the 2024-2025 period. The company continues to leverage its robust cash flow to maintain its shareholder-friendly financial policies.
Market Outlook: This significant announcement regarding capital returns is expected to be received positively by investors. Samsung Electronics remains focused on balancing long-term growth investments with active value creation for its shareholders.
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