📌 Key Filing Highlights
- Event Type: Completion of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Share Buyback)
- Total Acquisition Amount: 14,999,999,899,750 KRW (~$11.17B USD based on 1343 KRW/USD)
- Acquisition Period: August 24, 2026, to October 6, 2026
- Total Shares Acquired: 56,856,305 shares of Common Stock
Filing Overview and Core Decision
Samsung Electronics has officially reported the results of its treasury stock acquisition program, which was initiated following the major matters report submitted on August 21, 2026. The company has successfully executed the buyback of its Common Stock through open market transactions over a period of approximately 44 days, utilizing multiple brokerage firms to facilitate the acquisition.
Detailed Filing Terms and Specifications
The following table details the execution of the share buyback program:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Period | August 24, 2026 – October 6, 2026 |
| Type of Shares | Common Stock |
| Total Shares Acquired | 56,856,305 shares |
| Average Acquisition Price | 263,823 KRW per share |
| Total Acquisition Cost | 14,999,999,899,750 KRW (~$11.17B USD) |
| Executing Brokerages | Samsung Securities, Shinhan Securities, KB Securities |
Comparison of Planned vs. Actual Acquisition:
- Planned Amount: 14,999,999,992,000 KRW (~$11.17B USD)
- Actual Amount: 14,999,999,899,750 KRW (~$11.17B USD)
- Variance: The company completed the acquisition as close to the planned amount as possible; the difference is less than the price of a single share.
Treasury Stock Holding Status (as of October 12, 2026):
- Total Treasury Shares: 136,727,099 shares of Common Stock
- Ownership Percentage: 2.06%
- Total Book Value: 28,042,434 million KRW (~$20.88B USD)
Operational Purpose and Company Rationale
The company executed this acquisition in accordance with the previously disclosed plan to acquire treasury shares. The filing confirms that the acquisition was carried out to the maximum extent possible to align with the planned investment amount specified in the major matters report.