Transactions with Affiliate Company

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Samsung Electronics announced on October 29, 2026, several related-party transactions, including a KRW 666.2 billion participation in Samsung Biologics' rights offering to acquire 567,503 common shares. The company also purchased KRW 50 billion in savings-type insurance from Samsung Life Insurance with a 4.25% interest rate over a three-year contract period. Additionally, Samsung Electronics made donations totaling KRW 24,430 million to the Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation, KRW 38,690 million to Sungkyunkwan University Foundation, KRW 11,800 million (including real estate use rights) to Sungkyunkwan University Research & Business Foundation, and KRW 150,000 million to the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency, which will then transfer funds to the Samsung Miso Finance Foundation.

Disclaimer*

Samsung Electronics Co. Ld
29 October 2026
 

Transaction with Affiliate Company

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KS005930, KS005935, SMSN, SMSD) ("SEC"), on October 29, 2026, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the following related-party transactions with affiliated companies.

1. Participation in rights offering

-      Participation in the new stock issuance of Samsung Biologics ("Biologics")

□ Major transaction terms

Transaction items

567,503 common shares of Biologics

Transaction date

November 17, 2026

Transaction value

KRW 666.2 billion (total invested capital of KRW 2,665 billion)

Purpose of transaction

To purchase new shares issued by Biologics allotted to existing shareholders

Terms and conditions

- This transaction involves participation in the existing shareholders' subscription for the rights offering by Biologics, and it is disclosed as a large-scale internal transaction with a related party.

-  The transaction date is the scheduled payment date for the shares.

- The transaction item represents 100% of the shares allotted to the existing shareholders. 

- The transaction value is based on the issue price per share in Biologics' Issue Price of New Shares in a Paid-in Capital Increase (Notice) on October 1, 2026. The amount is subject to change upon determination of the final issue price.

- The total invested capital is SEC's cumulative investment in Biologics' including the transaction set forth herein.

- The terms above are subject to changes in the process of Biologics' capital increase.

- The CEO has been delegated authority to execute the detailed matters relating to this transaction.

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y

2. Purchase of savings-type insurance from Samsung Life Insurance

□ Major Transaction Terms

(Unit: KRW 100 million)

1. Name of insurance company

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Relationship with the Company

Affiliate

2. Insurance subscription date

October 29, 2026

3. Type of insurance

Savings-type insurance

 

 

 

 

4. Insurance details

a. Insurance premium

50,000

b. Insurance proceeds

-

c. Contract period

3 years

d. Total premiums payable during the contract period

50,000

e. Insured property

-

f. Premium payment method

Lump-sum payment

g. Interest rate (%)

4.25%

(simple interest equivalent, after deducting expenses from premiums paid)

5. Date of Board resolution

October 29, 2026

6. Purpose of transaction

To enhance profitability and ensure stable fund management

7. Other information

- This transaction involves the subscription to a savings-type insurance product offered by Samsung Life Insurance

(product name: Samsung Platinum Savings Insurance)

※Date of related disclosure

-

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y

 

 

 

 

3. Donation to Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation

(Unit: KRW million)

1. Recipient

Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation, Social Welfare Corporation

Relationship with the Company

Non-profit organization

2. Subject of donation

Cash

3. Donation amount

24,430

4. Cumulative donation amount

24,430

5. Date of donation

-

6. Date of Board resolution

October 29, 2026

7. Total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year

358,902,051

Percentage of Total Assets (%)

0.01

 

8. Other information

In item 5 above, the donation is scheduled to be made within 2026.

In item 7 above, total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year are based on the Company's separate financial statements as of year-end 2025.

※ Date of related disclosure

-

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y


4. Donation to Sungkyunkwan University

(Unit: KRW million)

1. Recipient

Sungkyunkwan University Foundation

Relationship with the Company

Non-profit organization

2. Subject of donation

Cash

3. Donation amount

38,690

4. Cumulative donation amount

38,690

5. Date of donation

-

6. Date of Board resolution

             October 29, 2026

7. Total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year

358,902,051

Percentage of Total Assets (%)

0.01

 

8. Other information

In item 5 above, the donation is scheduled to be made within 2026.

The total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year under Item 7 are based on the Company's separate financial statements as of year-end 2025.

 

※ Date of related disclosure

-

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y

 

 


 

5. Donation to Sungkyunkwan University Research & Business Foundation

(Unit: KRW million)

1. Recipient

Sungkyunkwan University Research & Business Foundation

Relationship with the Company

Non-profit organization

2. Subject of donation

Cash and the right to use real estate free of charge

 

3. Donation amount

11,800

4. Cumulative donation amount

11,800

5. Date of donation

-

6. Date of Board resolution

             October 29, 2026

7. Total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year

358,902,051

Percentage of Total Assets (%)

0.003

 

8. Other information

The donation amount under Item 3 is the sum of the cash contribution to the recipient (KRW 7.8 billion) and the value equivalent to the free use of buildings and ancillary facilities (approximately KRW 4.0 billion).

Regarding the date of donation under Item 5, the Company plans to enter into an agreement with the recipient, make the cash payment, and provide access to the buildings and ancillary facilities within 2026.

The total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year under Item 7 are based on the Company's separate financial statements as of year-end 2025.

※ Date of related disclosure

-

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y

 

 

 

 

 

6. Donation to the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency

    (Unit: KRW million)

1. Recipient

Korea Inclusive Finance Agency

 

Relationship with the Company

Non-related party

 

2. Subject of donation

Cash

3. Donation amount

150,000

4. Cumulative donation amount

150,000

5. Date of donation

-

6. Date of Board resolution

October 29, 2026

7. Total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year

358,902,051

Percentage of total assets (%)

0.04

8. Other information

After receiving the funds specified in Item 3 above, the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency will transfer them to the Samsung Miso Finance Foundation, a related party of the Company.

Regarding Item 5 above, the amount specified in Item 3 will be paid in installments over five years starting in 2026. The payment for 2026 is scheduled to be completed within 2026.

The total assets at the end of the previous fiscal year under Item 7 are based on the Company's separate financial statements as of year-end 2025.

※ Date of related disclosure

-

Other Information:

  • Number of Independent Directors present at the Board of Directors meeting: 5
  • Attendance of Audit Committee: Y

 

 

* Note: Pursuant to the Korea Fair Trade Act, a donor is required to disclose its donation to charitable organizations if such donation amount exceeds KRW 10 billion and the recipient is an affiliated entity of the donor.

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