Samsung Electronics is set to retire approximately 87 million treasury shares, valued at around 16 trillion won ($10.9 billion), during the first half of this year. This move, outlined in the company’s 2025 business report released Tuesday, aims to boost shareholder value.
The share cancellation represents a significant portion of the 105.43 million treasury shares Samsung held at the close of the previous year.
Based on Tuesday’s closing share price of approximately 190,000 won, the shares to be retired are estimated at a value of 16 trillion won.
This action follows a 10 trillion won share buyback program announced in November 2024, further demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to shareholder returns.
In February of last year, Samsung also retired treasury shares worth about 3 trillion won as part of the initial phase of its repurchase program and broader shareholder return strategy.
Beyond share retirements, Samsung is also increasing stock-based compensation opportunities for its employees.
The program allows employees to elect to receive between 0 and 50 percent of their performance incentives – known as Overall Performance Incentive (OPI) – in company shares instead of cash, offered in increments of 10 percent.
This system was initially piloted with executives in 2024 before being rolled out to all employees last year.
Samsung Electronics stated that the program is intended to align the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders, promoting a longer-term perspective on enhancing corporate value.
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