Analysis results of the 2026 public disclosure status of corporate group stock ownership showed that stock grant agreements for executives at large corporations increased by 66% compared to last year. In particular, Samsung's stock grant agreements for executives have significantly increased. This is interpreted as part of a policy to strengthen responsible management. On the other hand, the number of circular shareholding chains decreased by 1,202, significantly resolving them. The average stake ratio of the total family remained at 3.5%, but the gap with the internal stake ratio within the corporate group was still large. This means that the total family is dominating the entire group even with a small stake.
