π Key Filing Highlights
- Event Type: Mandatory disclosure of changes in share ownership by the largest shareholder and related parties.
- Total Ownership Change: Net increase of 103,838 shares (Common Stock: +79,460 / Preferred Stock: +24,378).
- Reporting Period: Changes occurred between October 13, 2026, and October 30, 2026.
- Primary Driver: Frequent on-market buy and sell transactions conducted by Samsung Life Insurance (Special Account).
Filing Overview and Core Decision
Samsung Electronics has submitted a formal report regarding the fluctuations in share ownership of its largest shareholder and specially related parties. As of the current reporting date (November 4, 2026), the aggregate holding of the largest shareholder group stands at 1,151,673,497 shares, representing 17.32% of the total issued and outstanding shares. This represents a marginal increase compared to the previous report dated October 13, 2026.
Detailed Filing Terms and Specifications
1. Total Issued Shares of Samsung Electronics
| Metric | Number of Shares |
|---|---|
| Total Common Stock | 5,846,278,608 |
| Total Preferred Stock (Class Shares) | 802,371,203 |
| Total Issued Shares | 6,648,649,811 |
2. Aggregate Ownership Change (Largest Shareholder Group)
| Share Type | Previous (Oct 13) | Current (Nov 4) | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | 1,151,047,046 | 1,151,126,506 | +79,460 |
| Preferred Stock | 522,613 | 546,991 | +24,378 |
| Total | 1,151,569,659 | 1,151,673,497 | +103,838 |
3. Major Individual/Entity Holdings (Top Holders)
- Samsung Life Insurance: 497,704,135 shares (7.49%)
- Samsung C&T: 298,818,100 shares (4.49%)
- Lee Jae-yong (Executive): 105,219,053 shares (1.58%)
- Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance: 86,967,675 shares (1.31%)
- Hong Ra-hee: 65,311,600 shares (0.98%)
4. Detailed Transaction Log: Samsung Life Insurance (Special Account)
The Special Account of Samsung Life Insurance engaged in active on-market trading throughout October 2026. Key activity includes:
- Common Stock: Multiple daily on-market buys and sells. Notable activity on Oct 19 (+26,399 shares) and Oct 30 (-14,527 shares).
- Preferred Stock: Significant accumulation trend, notably on Oct 22 (+8,614 shares) and Oct 23 (+7,605 shares), offset by a sale of 11,243 shares on Oct 30.
Operational Purpose and Company Rationale
The filing is a regulatory requirement to report changes in the ownership of the largest shareholder and their specially related parties. The specific rationale for the individual on-market trades conducted by the Samsung Life Insurance (Special Account) was not explicitly detailed beyond the classification of “On-market Buy/Sell” (μ₯λ΄λ§€μ/맀λ).