[Record Profits Drive Samsung and SK Hynix to Commit to Significantly Increasing Shareholder Returns] According to Jin10 Data, Samsung Electronics stated that it is exploring plans to expand shareholder returns in a sustainable manner. SK Hynix also announced that it plans to unveil a proposal by the end of this year to significantly increase the scale of capital returns. According to foreign media reports, Samsung Electronics said in a statement on the 5th that the company is evaluating various measures to strengthen shareholder returns in a "sustainable manner." SK Hynix also stated in a statement that the company plans to formulate a specific shareholder return plan by the end of this year and expects to "significantly expand" the scale of capital returns. The expectation of increased shareholder returns from both companies stems from record-breaking performance driven by growing AI demand. Last week, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reported their highest-ever quarterly operating profits, with the improved performance significantly enhancing both companies' cash generation capabilities.