Samsung Electronics Reportedly Explores Potential U.S. ADR Listing Again

Samsung Electronics was reported to be in the early stages of exploring a potential issuance of American depositary receipts (ADRs) in the United States. According to foreign media cited people familiar with the matter, the company has held preliminary discussions with multiple banks but has not decided whether to proceed. The people said Samsung will closely watch the performance of volatile memory-chip stocks during its decision-making process. If the company ultimately moves forward with a U.S. listing, its large business portfolio and recurring labor-management disputes could complicate the design of the deal structure. The people added that Samsung had previously assessed the possibility of issuing ADRs but ultimately chose to abandon the plan. They said SK hynix's recent successful U.S. listing has provided fresh momentum for Samsung to revisit the option.