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31 Jan 2018 07:54
Decision on Stock Split
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KS005930, KS005935, SMSN, SMSD) ("Samsung") today
announced that its Board of Directors at their meeting on January 31, 2018 authorized a stock split
plan for the purpose of increasing the number of outstanding shares. Details of the plan are set forth
below:
□ Information on decision regarding stock split
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. | |||
Other Information:
ž Number of Independent Directors Present at the BOD Meeting: 5
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