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[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Seoul, South Korea – May 23, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX: 005930) announced today that its board of directors has approved the allocation of approximately ₩287.5 billion worth of treasury shares to employees, in line with the labor-management agreement reached earlier this year.
Under the resolution, the company will grant 56,775 common shares at a price of ₩54,700 per share to a total of 123,086 employees. The distribution reflects the company's commitment to shared growth and employee engagement.
This move follows a February agreement between Samsung Electronics and the National Samsung Electronics Union, under which all employees would receive 30 shares each as part of a collective bargaining settlement. In addition, approximately 1.56 million shares will be awarded to top-performing employees, increasing the overall scale of the stock distribution.
The shares will be officially granted on May 26.
A company spokesperson stated:
“This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to recognize the dedication of our employees and align their interests with the long-term success of the company.”
Alphabiz Reporter Paul Lee(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
