Samsung Electronics has unveiled a record-breaking shareholder return plan, pledging between 90 trillion and 110 trillion won by 2026. The announcement follows a similar move by rival SK Hynix and includes a 30 trillion won cash dividend for the third quarter.
Celltrion has completed the cancellation of approximately 490,000 treasury shares worth about 100 billion won, reducing its total issued shares. The company plans to continue its shareholder return policy, aiming for a cumulative 2 trillion won in share cancellations this year, alongside its mid-to-long-term growth strategies.
Associated British Foods has confirmed plans to demerge Primark from its food business (containing Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak's) by the end of 2027, despite warning that the Middle East conflict may impact consumer spending. Group sales fell 2% to £9.46bn in the first half, with pre-tax profits down 9% to £632m. Primark's like-for-like sales declined 2.7% globally, though UK sales rose while mainland Europe fell 5.6% due to weak consumer confidence.
