Samsung is owned by institutional investors, with the top shareholders being Samsung Electronics, National Pension Service of Korea, and BlackRock Fund Advisors. Samsung is a South Korean multinational manufacturing company and the largest South Korean conglomerate. Its notable affiliates include Samsung Electronics, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Samsung Engineering. Founded in 1938, Samsung has diversified into various industries and has become a household name worldwide, reporting annual revenue of $13.6 billion in 2021.