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Samsung Electronics ( (GB:SMSN) ) has issued an announcement.
Samsung Electronics has completed a share repurchase program conducted between January 8 and January 23, 2026, acquiring 17,297,034 common shares at an average price of KRW 144,545 per share for a total of KRW 2,500.2 billion, fully matching its planned buyback amount. Following this transaction, the company’s treasury share holdings increased to 121,577,460 shares, or 1.80% of total shares, with common share treasury holdings at 107,973,999 shares, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that can support shareholder value through reduced free float and potential earnings-per-share enhancement; the filing also notes small on-market changes in Samsung Life Insurance’s special account holdings, but no material change in overall major shareholder control.
More about Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. is a global technology company operating in the consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, best known for its smartphones, memory chips, displays, home appliances and other digital devices. The company competes as a leading manufacturer in both finished consumer products and core components, with a significant presence in international markets and a strong base of institutional and strategic shareholders within the Samsung Group.
Average Trading Volume: 18,354
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $677.7B
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