Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to announce a massive shareholder return programme worth more than 100 trillion won, or about $72 billion, as the South Korean technology giant looks to share its strong profits with investors.
According to media reports, Samsung is expected to unveil the new policy later this month following a board meeting scheduled for the end of August. The programme could include a special cash dividend and is expected to use about 50% of the company’s free cash flow for shareholder returns.
The reported plan comes as Samsung benefits from a strong recovery in the global semiconductor market, driven largely by growing demand for artificial intelligence-related chips. Strong profits have increased pressure on major technology companies to return more cash to shareholders while continuing to invest in future growth.
Samsung has not confirmed the reported 100 trillion won figure. The company said it had no comment on the latest reports, referring instead to comments made by its chief financial officer during its July earnings call. At the time, the company said it was working on a plan to balance shareholder value with investment for future growth.
The potential announcement also comes shortly after rival chipmaker SK Hynix unveiled a record 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation programme. The move has increased expectations that Samsung could take similarly aggressive steps to reward investors.
Samsung previously confirmed that it would continue its existing three-year shareholder return policy through 2026 and was considering measures including a special dividend.
If confirmed, the new programme would represent one of the largest shareholder-return initiatives in South Korea and could further strengthen investor confidence in Samsung as demand for AI and advanced memory chips continues to reshape the global technology industry.
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