Samsung, SK to Cancel $14 Billion Treasury Shares in Reform Push
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AI-PoweredSamsung Electronics Co. and SK Inc. plan to cancel a combined $14.1 billion of treasury shares, a move aimed at boosting shareholder returns in response to governance reforms. This decision is one of the largest such moves by South Korean conglomerates, indicating a significant shift towards prioritizing shareholder value. The cancellation of treasury shares is expected to increase earnings per share and potentially lead to higher stock prices.
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Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Inc. said they plan to cancel a combined 20.8 trillion won ($14.1 billion) of treasury shares, one of the largest such moves by South Korean conglomerates as firms respond to governance reforms aimed at boosting shareholder returns.
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