Samsung El.gdr Regulatory News (SMSN)

1. Details of Stock Split

Classification

Before Stock Split

After Stock Split

Face Value per Share (KRW)

5,000

100

Total Number of Shares Outstanding

Common Shares

128,386,494

6,419,324,700

Different Classes of Shares

18,072,580

903,629,000

2. Stock Split Schedule

Scheduled Date of Shareholders' Meeting

March 23, 2018

Period for Tendering Existing Shares

From

March 26, 2018

To

April 26, 2018

Scheduled Period of Trading Suspension

From April 25, 2018 to the day before scheduled listing date of new share certificates

Period for Closing Shareholders' Registry

From

April 27, 2018

To

May 14, 2018

Scheduled Listing Date of New Share Certificates

May 16, 2018

3. Purpose of Stock Split

To increase the number of shares outstanding

4. Other important matters related to investment decision

1. This plan will be submitted to the upcoming meeting of shareholders scheduled on March 23, 2018.

2. The total number of shares outstanding reflects the number of shares that were cancelled on January 30, 2018 (712,000 common shares and 178,000 preferred shares).

3. The above schedules are subject to change in accordance to consultations with relevant organizations or the voting results at the shareholder meeting.

4. The different classes of shares refers to preferred shares, and details are as follows:

1) Preferred shares have no voting rights.

2) Preferred shares are non-cumulative and pay 1% higher cash dividend per annum than do common shares, based on face value.

3) In the event of stock dividends or a capital increase with or without consideration, shareholders of preferred shares are subject to the same conditions as stated above. Samsung can issue one class of shares in the event of a capital increase or stock dividends, when deemed necessary.