SynopsisThe South Korean memory-chip maker will hold a board meeting at the end of August to approve a shareholder return plan that includes a special dividend, MoneyToday reported, citing unidentified people in the industry.ReutersSamsung Electronics is set to announce a new shareholder return policy later this month worth more than 100 trillion won ($71.75 billion), media reported on Thursday, as the company plans to share record profits with shareholders amid an AI-driven chip supercycle.The South Korean memory-chip maker will hold a board meeting at the end of August to approve a shareholder return plan that includes a special dividend, MoneyToday reported, citing unidentified people in the industry.Samsung will spend 50% of its free cash flow on the new programme, the report said.Local rival SK Hynix on Wednesday unveiled a 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation plan, the largest shareholder return programme announced by a publicly listed South Korean company.SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory-chip maker behind Samsung, also said it would allocate more than 50% of free cash flow generated between 2025 and 2027 to shareholder returns.Samsung declined to comment on the reports. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now
Samsung Electroncis to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports - The Economic Times
The South Korean memory-chip maker will hold a board meeting at the end of August to approve a shareholder return plan that includes a special dividend, MoneyToday reported, citing unidentified people in the industry.
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Samsung approved $72-billion shareholder return (50% FCF end-August), leveraging AI-chip supercycle peaks. Payout-mode strategy raises capex concerns for foundry/HBM roadmaps amid AI infrastructure demand—monitor Samsung's investment commitment relative to SK Hynix.
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