Report: Samsung to Unveil 100 Trillion KRW Shareholder Return Plan, Allocating 50% of Free Cash Flow to Shareholders

Driven by a surge in cash flow from the AI memory supercycle, Samsung Electronics will launch its largest-ever shareholder return program exceeding 100 trillion KRW, returning 50% of free cash flow to shareholders, with special dividends and buyback cancellations as primary options. Following SK Hynix's announcement on Wednesday of a 40 trillion KRW share buyback and cancellation plan, a wave of shareholder returns is emerging across South Korea's semiconductor industry.