Samsung, SK Hynix May Raise Annual Shareholder Returns to $216 Billion

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Samsung Electronics Pledges to Carry Out Three-Year Policy

SK Hynix Says It Is Reviewing a Meaningful Expansion

Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. may announce new shareholder return policies as early as August, with the combined annual scale potentially reaching 300 trillion won ($216 billion).

The two chipmakers are stepping up work on shareholder return plans after posting record second-quarter results this year, according to industry officials on Aug. 16.

Samsung Electronics said it will carry out its current three-year shareholder return policy for 2024 through 2026 as promised, returning 50% of free cash flow. The company added that it is reviewing its next shareholder return plan in a way that maximizes shareholder value while balancing reinvestment for future growth with returns to shareholders.