Samsung to pay chip workers bonuses in stock, pending shareholder approval

Samsung Electronics plans to pay semiconductor employees special bonuses entirely in company shares in late March or early April 2027. Two-thirds of the stock will be subject to selling restrictions for up to two years, and the plan needs shareholder approval.

• Bonuses to be paid in shares in late March or early April 2027
• Two-thirds of the stock locked up for up to two years
• Payout requires shareholder approval