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Samsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buyback
Samsung Electronics has revealed a shareholder return strategy projected between $65.1 billion and $79.52 billion, the largest in Korean history. This comes after rival SK Hynix's recent share buyback, pushing Samsung to enhance its competitive edge in the AI chip market. Samsung aims to distribute approximately 30 trillion won in cash dividends this quarter and will finalize further details in board meetings scheduled for later in the year.
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Published 21 Aug 2026, 09:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Samsung announces up to $80 billion in shareholder returns
- Significant shareholder returns amid South Korea's chip sector competition
- Samsung's share price has increased by 135% this year
- Company plans to pay 30 trillion won in dividends this quarter
- Board meetings set for finalizing further details on returns
Interesting facts
- This is the largest shareholder return announced by a Korean company.
- Samsung's strategy is part of its efforts to catch up with SK Hynix in AI memory chips.
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