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Shinhan Bank Sells $2.1B Samsung Shares to Fund Lee Family Tax

4/8/2026

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Shinhan Bank launches a $2.1 billion sale of Samsung Electronics shares, offering 15 million shares at a 0.9%–2.9% discount from the previous close.
The sale accounts for about 0.25% of Samsung Electronics' outstanding shares.
The move ties to a trust signed by Hong Ra-hee, mother of Chairman Jay Y. Lee, to fund tax and loan repayments.
The Lee family faces an inheritance tax bill over $8 billion, payable in installments since 2021.

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Shinhan Bank launches a $2.1 billion sale of Samsung Electronics shares, offering 15 million shares at a 0.9%–2.9% discount from the previous close.
The sale accounts for about 0.25% of Samsung Electronics' outstanding shares.
The move ties to a trust signed by Hong Ra-hee, mother of Chairman Jay Y. Lee, to fund tax and loan repayments.
The Lee family faces an inheritance tax bill over $8 billion, payable in installments since 2021.