Samsung E&A announced on the 22nd that it has decided to acquire approximately 780 billion won worth of treasury shares in order to enhance shareholder value and provide stock compensation to employees.

■ Acquisition Details... 16.35 Million Common Shares to Be Purchased on the Market

According to the regulatory filing, the company plans to acquire 16,352,201 common shares at a total cost of 779,999,987,700 won. The acquisition period runs from October 23, 2026, to January 22, 2027, and will be carried out through on-market purchases on the securities exchange.

■ 690 Billion Won to Be Canceled... 90 Billion Won for Employee Bonuses

The decision was made at a board meeting on October 22. Of the acquisition amount, 90 billion won will be used for employee bonuses and other compensation, while the remaining 690 billion won worth of treasury shares will be acquired and then canceled to enhance shareholder value.

The planned number of shares to be acquired was calculated based on the closing price of 47,700 won on October 21, the day before the board resolution. The company stated that it plans to purchase treasury shares based on the planned acquisition amount, and that the actual number of shares acquired may vary depending on future stock price movements.

■ Three Brokerages Commissioned Including Samsung Securities... Daily Purchase Limit of 1.63 Million Shares

The commissioned brokerages for the treasury share acquisition are Samsung Securities, NH Investment & Securities, and Shinyoung Investment & Securities. The daily purchase order limit was set at 1,635,220 common shares.

Meanwhile, Samsung E&A's treasury share acquisition limit stands at 1,973,693,254,787 won, and the filing showed that the company held no treasury shares prior to this decision.