Samsung Electronics family to sell $1.2 billion stake amid share rally


The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its booth during The 26th Semiconductor Exhibition 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) -The mother and two sisters of Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee plan to sell some 1.73 trillion won ($1.22 billion) worth of shares in the South Korean tech firm, the company said in a regulatory filing.

The purpose of the sale of 17.7 million shares, or a 0.3% stake in Samsung Electronics, is to cover tax payments and loan repayment, according to the late Friday filing with the Korea Exchange.

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