• Socar terminated a KRW 3 billion treasury stock buyback trust with Samsung Securities on Oct. 1, 2026.
• Buyback completion triggered the early termination; the trust was scheduled to run from July 23, 2026 to Jan. 22, 2027.
• Trust-acquired treasury stock totaled 286,008 shares; the company plans to cancel the entire amount to boost shareholder value.
• Total treasury shares held stood at 551,879 shares, equal to 1.45% of issued shares.

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