Samsung to Pay Semiconductor Bonuses in Treasury Shares

Samsung Electronics will pay a special management performance bonus to its DS semiconductor unit in late March or early April 2027 in the form of treasury shares after tax deductions. The bonus pool equals 10.5% of the DS division's operating profit, with payouts ranging from about 240 million to 750 million won per employee.

• Bonus pool set at 10.5% of DS division operating profit
• Paid in treasury shares after 49.5% tax withholding
• 40% distributed to all DS staff, 60% by business unit performance
• One-third of shares sellable immediately, rest locked for 1-2 years