Clarifies Munhwa Ilbo Report on KRW 90 Trillion Share Buyback (Unconfirmed)
Original: 풍문또는보도에대한해명(미확정)
Summary
The company issued a clarification regarding a Munhwa Ilbo report dated June 24, 2026 claiming it would begin a KRW 90 trillion treasury share buyback next month, executed in three annual tranches via board approval. Management confirmed it is reviewing a treasury share purchase for 2026 stock compensation purposes, but stated that no specific schedule or scale has been finalized. A follow-up disclosure is scheduled by July 23, 2026 or whenever details are confirmed. The unconfirmed status means investors should treat the reported KRW 90 trillion figure as speculative rather than committed.
Full Translation
Samsung Electronics / Clarification of Rumor or Media Report (Unconfirmed) / (2026.06.24) Clarification of Rumor or Media Report (Unconfirmed)
Clarification of Rumor or Media Report (Unconfirmed)
1. Content of the Rumor or Report
Samsung Electronics to purchase KRW 90 trillion in treasury shares starting next month. Three-year staggered buyback to be pursued following board approval.
2. Media Outlet
Munhwa Ilbo
3. Date of Rumor or Report
2026-06-24
4. Clarification Regarding the Content of the Rumor or Report
This disclosure is a clarification regarding the article published by Munhwa Ilbo on June 24, 2026 titled "Samsung Electronics to purchase KRW 90 trillion in treasury shares starting next month, three-year staggered buyback to be pursued via board approval."
The Company is reviewing a treasury share purchase for the purpose of stock compensation based on 2026 business performance, but no specific schedule, scale, or other details have been finalized at this time.
The above matter is currently under review, and the Company plans to re-disclose either when related details are finalized or within one month.
(Disclosure Officer) IR Team Leader Daniel Oh
5. Scheduled Re-disclosure Date
2026-07-23
※ Related Disclosures
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