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Samsung to Contribute KRW79 Billion for Device Solutions Supplier Incentives

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) will contribute 78.9 billion won to a fund providing performance incentives to outstanding small and medium-sized business partners of its Device Solutions division, the company said in a filing with the Korea Exchange on Monday.The tech company will channel the funds to the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business, Rural Affairs, which will distribute the incentives to eligible suppliers.Shares of Samsung fell over 7% in recent trade.

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Samsung Plans Up to KRW110 Trillion in Shareholder Returns

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) expects to return about 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won to shareholders this year under its 2024-2026 shareholder return policy, conditional on changes in business performance and investment needs, according to a Friday filing with the Korea Exchange.The electronics products maker plans to distribute about 30 trillion won in cash dividends in the third quarter, including the regular quarterly dividend. Details on the same are expected to be finalized in late October, the filing said.Shares of Samsung Electronics added nearly 4% at market close.

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Samsung Electronics Plans KRW15 Trillion Stock Buyback

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) has resolved to acquire 53.3 million common shares worth 15 trillion won from Aug. 24 to Nov. 21, according to a bourse filing on Friday.The acquisitions in the open market via brokerages Samsung Securities, Shinhan Securities and KB Securities will fund share-based employee compensation.

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South Korean Shares Rise for Second Day on Samsung, SK Hynix Shareholder Return Hopes

South Korean shares closed higher on Friday for a second straight session as investors continued to pin high hopes on strong shareholder returns from Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660).SK Hynix announced plans to repurchase about 40 trillion won in common shares, while Samsung Electronics was expected to unveil a shareholder return program worth up to 110 trillion won. Shares of Samsung Electronics added nearly 4% at market close on Friday, while those of SK Hynix added over 2%.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, increased by 60.37 points, or 0.9%, to close at 6,912.95. The Kosdaq fell by 38.95 points, or 4.6%, to close at 801.94.In economic news, producer prices in South Korea increased 7.7% year over year in July, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea released on Friday.The reading eased from the 8.5% expansion recorded in the previous month and missed the Trading Economics forecast for steady growth at 8.5%.The sustained increase in July was driven primarily by a 12.2% rise in manufacturing producer prices, where coal and petroleum output surged 50.7% year over year, while prices for computer products rose 24.2%.In corporate news, Samsung Electronics plans to introduce the new family of the Galaxy S26 series on Aug. 27, the electronics products maker said in a Thursday release.The product, the name of which remains undisclosed, is broadly expected to be the Galaxy S26 FE, according to a same-day report by Pulse News.In other news, Hyundai Motor's (KRX:005380) full-day labor strike on Friday is estimated to cause 2.3 trillion won in lost sales by halting production at its Ulsan, Jeonju, and Asan plants for 16 hours.About 39,000 union members are walking out after failing to reach a wage agreement with management. The union has staged 60 hours of strikes since May and plans additional four-hour stoppages on Monday and Tuesday.The ongoing strikes are expected to result in an estimated cumulative production loss of 55,200 vehicles.Hyundai Motor did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of the company fell nearly 1% at market close.

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Samsung Electronics to Introduce New Galaxy Smartphone on Aug. 27; Shares Rise 3%

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) plans to introduce the new family of the Galaxy S26 series on Aug. 27, the electronics products maker said in a Thursday release.The product, the name of which remains undisclosed, is broadly expected to be the Galaxy S26 FE, according to a same-day report by Pulse News.Shares of Samsung Electronics added nearly 3% in Friday morning trade.

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South Korean Shares Close Sharply Higher on Strong Shareholder Return Hopes from Chipmakers

South Korean shares closed sharply higher on Thursday after two consecutive days of losses, with the primary index climbing 6% after investors pinned high hopes on strong shareholder returns from Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK hynix (KRX:000660).Investor hopes came after SK Hynix on Wednesday approved a 40 trillion won share repurchase and cancellation plan. The buyback is set to begin Aug. 20 and run for about three months. Samsung Electronics' shareholder return policy is expected to be announced later in August. Shares of SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics added nearly 13% and over 9%, respectively, at market close.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, increased by 381.41 points, or 5.9%, to close at 6,852.58. The Kosdaq also rose by 16.43 points, or 2%, to close at 840.89.In corporate news, Kolon Corporation's (KRX:002020) subsidiary Kolon Global (KRX:003070) secured an order worth 104.8 billion won for the Pyeongtaek P5 water purification plant (Phase 3) from Samsung Electronics, according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.The project is being disclosed after an amended contract raised its value above the applicable disclosure threshold. The initial contract was signed on June 9, 2025.Shares of Kolon Corporation fell over 3% at market close, while those of Kolon Global added 2%.In other news, Kakao Corp. (KRX:035720) subsidiary and taxi-hailing and mobility platform Kakao Mobility has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. in June and seeks to raise about $1 billion, Yonhap News reported Thursday, citing a financial market tracker.Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS are listed as underwriters for the IPO, the report said.Kakao Mobility did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of Kakao Corp. added over 3% at market close.

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Market Chatter: Samsung Electronics to Unveil KRW100 Trillion Shareholder Payout Policy in August; Shares Rise 9%

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) will launch a record shareholder payout policy exceeding 100 trillion won this month, MoneyToday reported Thursday, citing industry sources.The company's board of directors will conduct a meeting by mid-August to approve the policy, including special dividends, following record-high results amid the AI-semiconductor supercycle, the report said.The memory chip producer will allot 50% of its free cash flow for the new measure, according to the report.The company did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of the company rose more than 9% in recent trade.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Kolon Global Bags KRW105 Billion Construction Project from Samsung Electronics; Shares Decline 3%

Kolon Corporation's (KRX:002020) subsidiary Kolon Global (KRX:003070) secured an order worth 104.8 billion won for the Pyeongtaek P5 water purification plant (Phase 3) from Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.The project is being disclosed after an amended contract raised its value above the applicable disclosure threshold. The initial contract was signed on June 9, 2025.Shares of Kolon Corporation fell nearly 3% in recent trade, while those of Kolon Global added 1%. Shares of Samsung Electronics jumped 9% in Thursday morning trade.

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Market Chatter: Samsung Raises Advanced Foundry Chip Prices by Up to 15%; Shares Rise 3%

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) raised prices for some advanced contract chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.The move comes as strong demand for AI chips tightens available capacity, the report said.The company raised prices for chips manufactured using its 4-nanometer SF4 process by 10% to 15% for customers in China and the US, while prices for Taiwanese customers increased by 5% to 10%. Prices for its 5-nanometer SF5 process also went up by 10% to 15%, the report said.Shares of Samsung added over 3% in recent trade.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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South Korean Shares Retreat for Second Day on Chip Stock Losses; Samsung Loses 8%, SK Hynix 10%

South Korean shares closed lower on Wednesday for a second day, dragged down by sharp declines in semiconductor stocks as higher oil prices and global bond yields took a toll on investor sentiment. Shares of key chipmakers Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660) declined 8% and 10%, respectively, at market close.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, decreased by 398.66 points, or 5.8%, to close at 6,471.17. The Kosdaq also fell by 9.74 points, or 1.2%, to close at 824.46.In economic news, Moody's has revised up its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 3.5%, driven by a boost in semiconductor activity until at least mid-2027.The rating agency expects GDP growth of 2.7% for the country in 2027.The forecast for this year is higher than the previous estimates of 2.5% in May and 1.8% in February.In corporate news, Hyundai Motor's (KRX:005380) 40,000-member labor union plans to carry out a partial strike throughout this week after failing to reach a wage agreement with the automaker's management, Yonhap News reported Tuesday.The union scheduled four-hour partial strikes on Monday and Tuesday, with plans to continue next week, according to the report.The union is seeking a 149,600-won increase in monthly base pay and a performance bonus equivalent to 30% of the net profit in 2025. The automaker has offered an 80,000-won monthly base-pay raise, a performance bonus equivalent to 350% of monthly salary plus 10 million won, along with 15 company shares, the report said.Hyundai Motor did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of the automaker fell 5% at market close.

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Samsung Electronics to Invest KRW240 Billion in HVAC Production Line; Shares Fall 8%

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) will invest about 240 billion won to build a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) production line at its Gwangju business site, according to a Wednesday release.The move will anchor rising demand from the global HVAC market.The production line will be in cooperation with air conditioning company Flact Group, which Samsung Electronics acquired last year, and Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City.The production line will produce coolant distribution unit (CDU), a core air conditioning product of Flact Group and a core equipment used for the AI data center liquid cooling system, at the start of 2028.Shares of Samsung Electronics fell nearly 8% in recent trade.

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Market Chatter: Samsung Display to Restart A7 Plant Construction; Completion Set for 2028

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) unit Samsung Display will restart construction of its new A7 plant at Asan, South Chungcheong Province, to expand smartphone panel capacity, The Korea Times reported Tuesday, citing industry sources.The company approved the restart at an Aug. 7 meeting, reviving a project that began in 2017 but was suspended in 2021 due to the Covid‑19 pandemic, the report said. Completion is expected in 2028.Samsung Display did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Samsung Electronics R&D, Capex Spending Surges in H1

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) reported R&D spending of 27.4 trillion won for the first half, up from the previous year's 18.1 trillion won.Facility investments for the same period reached 28 trillion won, according to its semi-annual report filed with the stock exchange on Friday.The company's strong revenue and profit growth, driven by the Device Solutions (DS) segment, supported these record investments.The DS segment alone posted revenue of 209.2 trillion won and operating profit of 142.8 trillion won in the first half.

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Samsung Electronics Completes India HVAC Plant to Target AI Data Center Boom

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) has finished constructing a new HVAC production line for Fläkt Group in Pune, India, strengthening its push into the AI data center market.The 13,826-sqm facility, completed in six months, will produce up to 6,500 HVAC units annually alongside the existing Noida plant, according to a statement on Thursday.Pune's strategic location near the Mumbai Port and its growing data center infrastructure make it an ideal hub for faster regional customer delivery.The production line will manufacture key cooling solutions including Air Handling Units, Fan Wall Units, and Computer Room Air Handlers for critical facilities.With this expansion, Samsung aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and capture rising demand for advanced HVAC systems in the region.

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YMTC Becomes Third-Largest in NAND Shipments Worldwide, Report Says

China's Yangtze Memory Technologies entered the world's top three in NAND memory shipments for the first time, according to a report from market tracker Counterpoint released Wednesday.YMTC's market share reached 14%, nearly edging out Japan's Kioxia (TYO:285A), according to the report.Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) is still the number one exporter of NAND devices with a 25% market share worldwide, followed by SK Hynix (KRX:000660) at second place with a 22% share, according to Counterpoint data.Despite YMTC's surge, it came in fifth in terms of revenue, behind U.S.-listed Micron and Kioxia due to its product mix, Counterpoint said.

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Market Chatter: Singapore State Investment Arm to Acquire SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics Stocks

Singapore's state investment firm, Temasek, is looking to invest in South Korea listed, SK Hynix (KRX:000660) and Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), Asia Business Daily reported Tuesday, citing relevant ministries and authorities.Temasek has reportedly been in touch with the Korean government with regards to the investments, which will be made directly via the fund's in-house team, the report said.Based on the report, Temasek considers the memory chip sector within the AI value chain as an undervalued sector.SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics did not immediately respond torequest for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Strong Chip Stock Gains Push South Korean Markets Higher for Third Day

South Korean stocks closed sharply higher for a third straight session on Wednesday, led by gains across key chip stocks, despite overnight losses on Wall Street as investor sentiment toward a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement weakened.Market movers Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660) added 7% and 6%, respectively, at the end of the trading day.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, increased by 233.51 points, or 3.7%, to close at 6,579.04. The Kosdaq also rose by 1.07 points, or 0.12%, to close at 858.91.In economic news, South Korea's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.8% in July from 2.7% in June, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics released on Wednesday.The reading was also up from 2.7% a year earlier.The labor force participation rate edged down to 65% from 65.2% in June.The total number of employed persons fell to 29.14 million in July from 29.15 million the previous month, while the number of unemployed shrank to 776,000 from 834,000.In corporate news, Kolmar Korea (KRX:161890) posted a 68% year-over-year jump in net income to 52.1 billion won in the second quarter from 31 billion won, according to a Wednesday filing with the Korea Exchange.Net sales increased 32% to 430.4 billion won for the three months ended June 30 from 328.1 billion won a year earlier.Shares of the South Korean pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing firm gained 23% at market close.

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KCTech Wins KRW40.2 Billion Won Contract With Samsung Electronics

KCTech (KRX:281820) secured a semiconductor manufacturing equipment contract with Samsung Electronics worth 40.2 billion won, according to a Wednesday filing with the Korea Exchange.The contract will remain in effect until June 30, 2027.Shares of KCTech and Samsung Electronics rose nearly 5% and 7%, respectively, in recent trade.

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South Korea to Form KRW5 Trillion Chip Fund

South Korea plans to establish a 5 trillion won semiconductor fund to support chip materials, parts, equipment, and fabless companies, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced at a press briefing on Monday.The government will also provide an additional 5 trillion won in trade finance for suppliers.The funding forms part of President Lee Jae Myung's broader semiconductor initiative, which targets over $576 billion in new chip manufacturing projects by Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), SK Hynix (KRX:000660), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (KRX:009150), Samsung Display, Samsung SDI (KRX:006400), and Naver (KRX:035420).The government also plans to roll out a 10-year, 1 trillion won program to support cooperation between large firms and smaller suppliers in chip development, testing and mass production, according to the briefing.

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Samsung Electronics Boosts Next-Gen Heating Tech Development with U.S. DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) is working with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop heat pump technology that can provide efficient and stable heating in temperatures below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the electronics products maker said in a Sunday release.The South Korean firm plans to carry out the research work until the first half of 2027, verify the performance and reliability of the technology in the extreme environment of Fairbanks, Alaska, and apply it to several heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products, the release said.Temperatures in Fairbanks can go down to monthly averages of around minus 40 degrees Celsius and historical lows of minus 50 degrees Celsius or even lower.

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