Seoul [South Korea], January 8 (ANI): Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday announced plans to repurchase treasury shares worth approximately 2.5 trillion won (USD 1.72 billion) to support employee stock-based compensation programs. The buyback will cover a total of 18 million shares between January 8 and April 7.
The company said the buyback aims to fund initiatives such as the performance-linked stock unit (PSU) program, introduced in October 2025, and other performance incentives including the excess profit incentive (OPI) system. The PSU program ensures that employee compensation rises in line with the company’s stock price over a three-year period, directly linking employee rewards to shareholder value.
The buyback value was calculated based on the closing share price of 138,900 won (USD 95,618) recorded on Tuesday. Samsung noted that the actual number of shares repurchased may vary depending on stock price movements during the buyback period.
By aligning employee incentives with stock performance, Samsung Electronics aims to strengthen both talent retention and shareholder value, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy.
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