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continuously.Through the interplay of creative, imaginative peoplepeople; a ; a globagloball R&DR&D network
network ; ; anan organisationorganisation that encourages collaboration and cooperation amongthat encourages collaboration and cooperation among business partners all along the supply chain; and a strong commitment to ongoing business partners all along the supply chain; and a strong commitment to ongoing investment
investment, Samsung has put R&D at the heart of everything we do. The Samsung, Samsung has put R&D at the heart of everything we do. The Samsung Group (
Group (KoreanKorean:: 삼삼 성성 그그 룹룹) is the world's largest) is the world's largest conglomerateconglomerate by revenue,by revenue,[3][3]
headquarters in
headquarters in Samsung TownSamsung Town,, SeoulSeoul,, South KoreaSouth Korea. It is. It is South Korea'South Korea's largests largest chaebol
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world's largest electronicselectronics company,company,[4][4][5][5][6][6] Samsung Heavy IndustriesSamsung Heavy Industries, the world's, the world's
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second nd larglargestest shipbuildershipbuilder[[7]7] andand SamSamsung sung C&TC&T, , a a mamajor jor gloglobal bal coconstnstrucructiontion
company. These three multinationals form the core of Samsung Group and reflect company. These three multinationals form the core of Samsung Group and reflect its name - the meaning of the
its name - the meaning of the KoreanKorean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars".stars".
Sam
Samsung has sung has been the been the worlworld's d's most popular consummost popular consumer er elecelectronictronics s branbrand d sincsincee 2005 and is the best known South Korean brand in the world.
2005 and is the best known South Korean brand in the world.[8][8] Samsung GroupSamsung Group
accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total
accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total exportsexports[[9]9] and is the leader inand is the leader in
many domestic industries, such as the
many domestic industries, such as the financialfinancial,, chemicalchemical,, retailretail andand entertainmententertainment industries. The company's strong influence in South Korea is visible throughout industries. The company's strong influence in South Korea is visible throughout the nation, which has been referred to as the "Republic of Samsung".
the nation, which has been referred to as the "Republic of Samsung".
Samsung Group has reason to sing. The
Samsung Group has reason to sing. The charbroil (family-controlledcharbroil (family-controlled conglomerate) has surpassed its former archrival, t
conglomerate) has surpassed its former archrival, the erstwhile Hyundai Group,he erstwhile Hyundai Group, to become the #1 business group in South Korea. Samsung's flagship unit is to become the #1 business group in South Korea. Samsung's flagship unit is Samsung Electronics, which is the world's top maker of DRAMs and other Samsung Electronics, which is the world's top maker of DRAMs and other memory chips, as well as a global heavyweight in all sorts of electronic gear, memory chips, as well as a global heavyweight in all sorts of electronic gear, including LCD panels, DVD players, and wireless phones. Other affiliated including LCD panels, DVD players, and wireless phones. Other affiliated
companies include credit-card unit Samsung Card, Samsung Life
companies include credit-card unit Samsung Card, Samsung Life InsurancInsurance,e, Samsung SDS (IT services), Samsung Securities, and
Samsung SDS (IT services), Samsung Securities, and trading arm Samsung C&Ttrading arm Samsung C&T Corporation.
Corporation.
Welcome to Samsung for 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a Welcome to Samsung for 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a ma
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semiconduconductors, tors, skysskyscrapcrapers ers and and plant plant consconstructruction, tion, petropetrochemchemicalsicals, , fashiofashion,n, medic
medicine ine ,finan,finance, ce, hotelhotels s and and mormore. e. Our flagship Our flagship comcompany, Samsung companpany, Samsung companyy leads the global market in high tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. leads the global market in high tech electronics manufacturing and digital media.
Through innovative, reliable products and services talented people, a responsible Through innovative, reliable products and services talented people, a responsible approach to business and global citizenship and collaboration with our partners approach to business and global citizenship and collaboration with our partners and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.
and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.
Samsung India is the hub for Samsung's South West Asia Regional operations. Samsung India is the hub for Samsung's South West Asia Regional operations. The South West Asia Headquarters, under the leadership of Mr. J S Shin, The South West Asia Headquarters, under the leadership of Mr. J S Shin, President & CEO, looks after the Samsung business in Nepal, Sri Lanka, President & CEO, looks after the Samsung business in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and Bhutan besides India. Samsung India which Bangladesh, Maldives and Bhutan besides India. Samsung India which commenced its operations in India
commenced its operations in India in December 1995 enjoys a sales turnover of in December 1995 enjoys a sales turnover of over US$ 1Bn in just a decade of operations in the country.
over US$ 1Bn in just a decade of operations in the country.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Samsung India has widespread network of Headquartered in New Delhi, Samsung India has widespread network of salessales offices all over the country . The Samsung manufacturing complex housing offices all over the country . The Samsung manufacturing complex housing
manufacturing facilities for Color Televisions, Mobile phones, Refrigerators and manufacturing facilities for Color Televisions, Mobile phones, Refrigerators and Washing Machines is located at Noida, near Delhi. Samsung 'Made in India' Washing Machines is located at Noida, near Delhi. Samsung 'Made in India' products like Color Televisions,
products like Color Televisions, Mobile phones and Refrigerators are beingMobile phones and Refrigerators are being
exported to Middle East, CIS and SAARC countries from its Noida manufacturing exported to Middle East, CIS and SAARC countries from its Noida manufacturing complex. In November 2007, Samsung commenced the manufacture of Color
complex. In November 2007, Samsung commenced the manufacture of Color televisions and LCD televisions at its state–of-the-art manufacturing facility at televisions and LCD televisions at its state–of-the-art manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The Company is also manufacturing full
Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The Company is also manufacturing fully automaticy automatic front loading washing machines at its Sriperumbudur facility
Backg
Background
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Samsung is the world's leading
Samsung is the world's leading consumer electronicsconsumer electronics brand and one of the topbrand and one of the top twenty global brands.
twenty global brands.
View of the Samsung logo inside the
View of the Samsung logo inside the Time Warner CenterTime Warner Center inin New York City.New York City.
Currently helmed by
Currently helmed by Lee Soo-binLee Soo-bin, CEO of , CEO of Samsung Life InsuranceSamsung Life Insurance, it has been, it has been run by generations of one of the world's wealthiest families, formerly by chairman run by generations of one of the world's wealthiest families, formerly by chairman Lee Kun-Hee
Lee Kun-Hee, the third son of the founder,, the third son of the founder, Lee Byung-Chull.Lee Byung-Chull. Samsung Group alsoSamsung Group also owns the
owns the Sungkyunkwan UniversitySungkyunkwan University, a major private university in South Korea,, a major private university in South Korea, with many of its graduates being employed by Samsung Group affiliates.
with many of its graduates being employed by Samsung Group affiliates.
Many major South Korean corporations such as
Many major South Korean corporations such as CJ CorporationCJ Corporation,, Hansol GroupHansol Group,, Shinsegae Group
Shinsegae Group andand Joong-Ang IlboJoong-Ang Ilbo daily newspaper were previously part of thedaily newspaper were previously part of the Samsung Group. Though they are still controlled by ex-Chairman Lee Kun-hee's Samsung Group. Though they are still controlled by ex-Chairman Lee Kun-hee's relatives, they are no longer officially Samsung affiliates. Some leading companies relatives, they are no longer officially Samsung affiliates. Some leading companies in South Korea, notably
in South Korea, notably MP3 playerMP3 player manufacturermanufacturer iriveririver andand search enginesearch engine portalportal Naver
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Korean firms, particularly those in the electronicselectronics industry, are dependent onindustry, are dependent on Sa
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semiconductor chips or LCD panels. This has led to continued allegations of priceprice fixing
fixing and monopolistic practices.and monopolistic practices.
Samsung Group accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total exports
Samsung Group accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total exports[9][9] andand
in many domestic industries, Samsung Group is the sole monopoly dominating a in many domestic industries, Samsung Group is the sole monopoly dominating a single market, its revenue as large as some countries' total
single market, its revenue as large as some countries' total GDPGDP. In 2006, Samsung. In 2006, Samsung Group would have been the 34th largest economy in the world if ranked, larger Group would have been the 34th largest economy in the world if ranked, larger than that of
than that of ArgentinaArgentina..[11][11] The company owns or has taken over so many mid toThe company owns or has taken over so many mid to
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dinosaur'.
The company has a powerful influence on the country's economic development, The company has a powerful influence on the country's economic development, politics, media and culture, being a major driving force behind the
politics, media and culture, being a major driving force behind the Miracle on theMiracle on the Han River
The result is that all of our products—from memory chips that help businesses A The result is that all of our products—from memory chips that help businesses A digital leader a responsible global citizen a multi faceted families of companies an digital leader a responsible global citizen a multi faceted families of companies an ethical business samsung is all of these and more. At samsung group and samsung ethical business samsung is all of these and more. At samsung group and samsung electronics our products our people and
electronics our products our people and our approach to business are held tour approach to business are held to onlyo only the highest standards so that we can more effectively contribute to the better the highest standards so that we can more effectively contribute to the better world.
world.
The Samsung Philosophy
The Samsung Philosophy
At Samsung, we follow a simple business philosophy: to devote our talent and At Samsung, we follow a simple business philosophy: to devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.
global society.
Every day, our people bring this philosophy to life. Our leaders search for the Every day, our people bring this philosophy to life. Our leaders search for the brightest talent from around the world, and give them the resources they need to brightest talent from around the world, and give them the resources they need to be the best at what they dostore vital knowledge to mobile phones that connect be the best at what they dostore vital knowledge to mobile phones that connect people across continents— have the power to enrich lives. And that’s what making people across continents— have the power to enrich lives. And that’s what making a better global society is all about.
a better global society is all about.
Our Values
Our Values
We believe that living by strong values is the key to good business. At Samsung, a We believe that living by strong values is the key to good business. At Samsung, a rigorous
rigorous code of conductcode of conduct and these core values are at the heart of every decisionand these core values are at the heart of every decision we make.
People
People
Quite simply, a company is its people. At Samsung, we’re dedicated to giving our Quite simply, a company is its people. At Samsung, we’re dedicated to giving our people a wealth of opportunities to reach their full potential.
people a wealth of opportunities to reach their full potential.
Excellence
Excellence
Everything we do at Samsung is driven by an unyielding passion for excellence— Everything we do at Samsung is driven by an unyielding passion for excellence— and an unfaltering commitment to develop the best products and services on the and an unfaltering commitment to develop the best products and services on the market
market
Change
Change
In today’s fast-paced global economy, change is constant and innovation is critical In today’s fast-paced global economy, change is constant and innovation is critical to a company’s survival. As we have done for 70 years, we set our sights on the to a company’s survival. As we have done for 70 years, we set our sights on the future, anticipating market
future, anticipating market needs and demands so we can steer our companyneeds and demands so we can steer our company toward long-term success.
toward long-term success.
Integrity
Integrity
Operating in an ethical way is the foundation of our business. Everything we do is Operating in an ethical way is the foundation of our business. Everything we do is guided by a moral compass that ensures fairness, respect for all stakeholders and guided by a moral compass that ensures fairness, respect for all stakeholders and complete transparency.
Co-prosperity
Co-prosperity
A business cannot be successful unless it creates prosperity and opportunity for A business cannot be successful unless it creates prosperity and opportunity for others. Samsung is dedicated to being a socially and environmentally responsible others. Samsung is dedicated to being a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen in every community where we
corporate citizen in every community where we operate around the globe.operate around the globe.
VISION AMD MISSION
VISION AMD MISSION
Our Vision
Our Vision
Samsung is guided by a singular vision: to lead the digital convergence movement. Samsung is guided by a singular vision: to lead the digital convergence movement.
We believe that through technology innovation today, we will find the solutions we We believe that through technology innovation today, we will find the solutions we need to address the challenges
need to address the challenges of tomorrow. From technology comes opportunityof tomorrow. From technology comes opportunity —for bu
—for businessinesses to ses to grogrow, for w, for citizecitizens in ens in emergmerging ming markets arkets to prto prosper osper by taby tappingpping into the digital economy, and for people to invent new possibilities.
into the digital economy, and for people to invent new possibilities.
It’s our aim to develop innovative technologies and efficient processes that create It’s our aim to develop innovative technologies and efficient processes that create new markets, enrich people’s lives and continue to make Samsung a trusted new markets, enrich people’s lives and continue to make Samsung a trusted market leader. Growing to be the best
market leader. Growing to be the best
Samsung India aims to be the 'Best Company' in India. 'Best Company' in terms Samsung India aims to be the 'Best Company' in India. 'Best Company' in terms of the internal
of the internal workplace environment, our manpower, our products as well as workplace environment, our manpower, our products as well as ourour efforts to make
efforts to make our customers happy through our products and services. Samsungour customers happy through our products and services. Samsung aims to grow in India by contributing to the Indian economy and making the lives aims to grow in India by contributing to the Indian economy and making the lives of our consumers simpler, easier and ri
of our consumers simpler, easier and richer through our superior qualitycher through our superior quality products.
products.
"Our aim is to gain technological leadership in the Indian marketplace. "Our aim is to gain technological leadership in the Indian marketplace.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Everything we do at Samsung is guided by our mission: to be the best “digital Everything we do at Samsung is guided by our mission: to be the best “digital Company
Samsung grew into a global corporation by facing challenges directly. In the years Samsung grew into a global corporation by facing challenges directly. In the years ahead, our dedicated people will
ahead, our dedicated people will continue to embrace many challenges and comecontinue to embrace many challenges and come up with creative ideas to develop products and services that lead in their markets. up with creative ideas to develop products and services that lead in their markets. Their ingenuity will continue to chart Samsung’s course as a profitable,
Their ingenuity will continue to chart Samsung’s course as a profitable, responsible global corporation.
responsible global corporation.
SAMSUNG PROFILE 2008
SAMSUNG PROFILE 2008
PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
Wherever you are... in the hustle of the streets or the comfort of the Wherever you are... in the hustle of the streets or the comfort of the
home...Samsung is part of the fabric of your life. As a global leader we are at the home...Samsung is part of the fabric of your life. As a global leader we are at the forefront of change, anticipating today what our customers around the world will forefront of change, anticipating today what our customers around the world will want tomorrow.
want tomorrow.
2007 Financial
2007 Financial Overview (WON/DOLLARS/EUROOverview (WON/DOLLARS/EUROS)S) 2007 Financial Overview
2007 Financial Overview A
AMMOOUUNNTTS S IIN N BBIILLLLIIOONNSS WOWONN DDOOLLLLAARRSS EEUURROOSS N
Neet t SSaalleess* * 116611,,884477..44 117744..22 112277..22 T
Toottaal l AAsssseettss 228844,,116655..5 35 30022..99 220055..77 T
Toottaal l LLiiaabbiilliittiieess 118800,,883333..22 119922..77 113300..99 T
Toottaal l SSttoocckkhhoollddeerr''s s EEqquuiittyy 110033,,333322..33 111100..11 7744..88 N
Neet t IInnccoommee** 1122,,887733..77 1133..99 1100..11 [Amounts in billions]
[Amounts in billions]
Won/U.S. dollar yearly average exchange rate: 929.20/1, Won/Euro:
Won/U.S. dollar yearly average exchange rate: 929.20/1, Won/Euro: 1,272.72/11,272.72/1 Won/U.S. dollar as of the end of December 31, 2007: 938.20/1, Won/Euro: Won/U.S. dollar as of the end of December 31, 2007: 938.20/1, Won/Euro: 1,381.26/1
1,381.26/1
Financial data includes Samsung affiliates ending their fiscal year at the end of Financial data includes Samsung affiliates ending their fiscal year at the end of March 2008,
March 2008,
such as Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine
such as Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance,Insurance, Samsung Securities, Samsung Investment Trust
Markets
Markets
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• Samsung is currently the world's Samsung is currently the world's No. 3 maker of compact cameras.No. 3 maker of compact cameras.
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• Samsung is the world's Samsung is the world's largest producer of largest producer of DRAMDRAM,, SRAMSRAM andand FlashFlash
Memory Memory..
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• Samsung is a leading manufacturer of Samsung is a leading manufacturer of computerscomputers such as thesuch as the Q1 UltraQ1 Ultra
Mobile PC Mobile PC..
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• Samsung is the world's Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of largest manufacturer of LCDLCD displays.displays.
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• Samsung, the world’s number one manufacturer of CRT Samsung, the world’s number one manufacturer of CRT and TFTand TFT
computer monitors. computer monitors.
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• Samsung is the world's Samsung is the world's 4th-largest manufacturer of 4th-largest manufacturer of Hard disk drives.Hard disk drives.
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• Samsung SDI Co., the world's second- largest maker of Lithium-ionSamsung SDI Co., the world's second- largest maker of Lithium-ion
batteries. batteries.
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• Samsung is the world's second- largest maker of multifunction printersSamsung is the world's second- largest maker of multifunction printers
Device solutions business Device solutions business
Currently, Samsung has sixteen products that have dominated the world’s market Currently, Samsung has sixteen products that have dominated the world’s market share, including:
share, including: DRAMDRAM, color cathode-ray tube TVs (CPT, CDT), SRAM, TFT-, color cathode-ray tube TVs (CPT, CDT), SRAM, TFT-LC
LCD D glglasass s susubsbstrtratateses, , TFTFT-T-LCLCD, D, STSTN-N-LCLCD, D, tutunener, r, CDCDMA MA hahandndseset, t, cocololorr television (CTV), monitor, flash memory, LCD Driver IC (LDI), PDP module, television (CTV), monitor, flash memory, LCD Driver IC (LDI), PDP module, PCB for handheld (mobile phone plates), Flame Retardant ABS, and Dimethyl PCB for handheld (mobile phone plates), Flame Retardant ABS, and Dimethyl Formamide (DMF).
Plus in the Television market, Samsung and LG make the only screens for LCD Plus in the Television market, Samsung and LG make the only screens for LCD TFT televisions and then later sell them on to the other companies.
TFT televisions and then later sell them on to the other companies.
According to
According to InterbrandInterbrand andand BusinessWeek,BusinessWeek, Samsung’s brand value ranked 43rdSamsung’s brand value ranked 43rd (USD 5.2billion) in 2000, 42nd (USD 6.4 billion) in 2001, 34th (USD 8.3 billion) in (USD 5.2billion) in 2000, 42nd (USD 6.4 billion) in 2001, 34th (USD 8.3 billion) in 2002, 25th (USD 10.8 billion) in 2003, 21st (USD 12.5 billion) in 2004, and 20th 2002, 25th (USD 10.8 billion) in 2003, 21st (USD 12.5 billion) in 2004, and 20th (14.9 billion) in 2005 among top global companies.
(14.9 billion) in 2005 among top global companies.
In terms of export that directly contributes to the Korean economy, Samsung took In terms of export that directly contributes to the Korean economy, Samsung took up 18.1% of the all exports with USD 31.2 billion in 2000 and 20.7% with USD up 18.1% of the all exports with USD 31.2 billion in 2000 and 20.7% with USD 52
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revenue.
The market value of Samsung in 1997 reached KRW 7.3 trillion in 1997, which The market value of Samsung in 1997 reached KRW 7.3 trillion in 1997, which amounted to 10.3% of the Korean market but this figure increased to KRW 90.8 amounted to 10.3% of the Korean market but this figure increased to KRW 90.8 trillion taking up 22.4% in 2004.
trillion taking up 22.4% in 2004.
Moreover, the annual net profit of Samsung marked KRW 5.8 trillion in 2001, Moreover, the annual net profit of Samsung marked KRW 5.8 trillion in 2001, KRW 11.7 trillion in 2002, KRW 7.4 trillion in 2003, and KRW 15.7 trillion in KRW 11.7 trillion in 2002, KRW 7.4 trillion in 2003, and KRW 15.7 trillion in 2004, showing forth a
2004, showing forth a steady increase.steady increase.
In order to enhance the working environment and build a strong and trustworthy In order to enhance the working environment and build a strong and trustworthy foundation, the semiconductor sector of Samsung Electronics has been conducting foundation, the semiconductor sector of Samsung Electronics has been conducting a ‘Great Workplace Program’ called GWP since 1998. Then, in 2003, GWP has a ‘Great Workplace Program’ called GWP since 1998. Then, in 2003, GWP has spr
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Insuraurancence, , SamSamsunsung g SDISDI, , SamSamsunsung g EvEverlerlandand, , SamSamsunsung g CorCorporporatioation, n, CheCheilil Industries, Samsung Networks, and others started to apply its core principles. In Industries, Samsung Networks, and others started to apply its core principles. In 2006, 9 subsidiary companies of Samsung Electronics, 80 overseas branches, and 2006, 9 subsidiary companies of Samsung Electronics, 80 overseas branches, and 130 overseas business sectors have reported that they are actively applying the 130 overseas business sectors have reported that they are actively applying the GWP.
GWP.
Dramatic surge in Net Profits starting in the late 90's: $2.2 billion (1999), $7.3 Dramatic surge in Net Profits starting in the late 90's: $2.2 billion (1999), $7.3 billion (2000), $8.9 billion (2002), $11.8 billion (2004).
Samsung's Brand Value conducted by Interbrand of the world's
Samsung's Brand Value conducted by Interbrand of the world's top 100 brands:top 100 brands: $6.4 billion (2001), $8.3 billion (2002), $10.8 billion (2003), $12.5 billion (2004), $6.4 billion (2001), $8.3 billion (2002), $10.8 billion (2003), $12.5 billion (2004), $14.9 billion (2005).
$14.9 billion (2005).
Market Capitalization (Ratio to the total market value of all Korean listed stocks): Market Capitalization (Ratio to the total market value of all Korean listed stocks): A dramatic increase from 7.3 trillion KRW, 10.3% of the total national listing A dramatic increase from 7.3 trillion KRW, 10.3% of the total national listing value in 1997. At the end of 2004 national listing value in 22.4%.
value in 1997. At the end of 2004 national listing value in 22.4%.
Samsung's Annual Profits Growth: $4.5 billion (2001), $8.9 billion (2002), $5.6 Samsung's Annual Profits Growth: $4.5 billion (2001), $8.9 billion (2002), $5.6 billion (2003), $11.8 billion (2004) and Debt-to-Equity Ratio Decrease: 104% billion (2003), $11.8 billion (2004) and Debt-to-Equity Ratio Decrease: 104% (2000), 78% (2001), 68% (2002), 56% (2003), 51% (2004)
(2000), 78% (2001), 68% (2002), 56% (2003), 51% (2004)
Affiliated companies
Affiliated companies
Samsung is comprised of companies that are setting new standards in a wide range Samsung is comprised of companies that are setting new standards in a wide range of businesses, from consumer electronics to petrochemicals, from advertising to of businesses, from consumer electronics to petrochemicals, from advertising to life insurance. They share a commitment to creating innovative, high quality life insurance. They share a commitment to creating innovative, high quality products that are relied on every day by millions of people and businesses around products that are relied on every day by millions of people and businesses around the world.
the world.
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• Samsung SDISamsung SDI •
• Samsung Corning Precision GlassSamsung Corning Precision Glass •
• Samsung SDSSamsung SDS •
• Samsung NetworksSamsung Networks Samsung TechwinSamsung Techwin •
• Samsung Mobile DisplaySamsung Mobile Display •
• Samsung Digital ImagingSamsung Digital Imaging
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• Samsung Heavy IndustriesSamsung Heavy Industries
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• Samsung PetrochemicalsSamsung Petrochemicals •
• Samsung Fine ChemicalsSamsung Fine Chemicals
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• Samsung Life Samsung Life InsurancInsurancee •
• Samsung Fire & Marine Samsung Fire & Marine InsuranceInsurance •
• Samsung CardSamsung Card •
• Samsung SecuritiesSamsung Securities •
• Samsung Investment Trust Samsung Investment Trust ManagemManagementent •
• Samsung Venture InvestmentSamsung Venture Investment
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• Samsung C&T CorporationSamsung C&T Corporation •
• Samsung EngineeringSamsung Engineering •
• Cheil IndustriesCheil Industries •
• Samsung EverlandSamsung Everland •
• The Shilla Hotels & ResortsThe Shilla Hotels & Resorts •
• Cheil WorldwideCheil Worldwide •
• S1 CorporationS1 Corporation •
• Samsung Medical CentreSamsung Medical Centre •
• Samsung Human Resources Development CentreSamsung Human Resources Development Centre •
• Samsung Economics Research InstituteSamsung Economics Research Institute •
• Samsung LionsSamsung Lions •
• The Ho-Am FoundationThe Ho-Am Foundation •
• Samsung Foundation of CultureSamsung Foundation of Culture •
• Samsung Welfare FoundationSamsung Welfare Foundation •
• Samsung Life Public Welfare FoundationSamsung Life Public Welfare Foundation
From stylish phones to the semiconductor, from DRAM to digital tvs, samsung From stylish phones to the semiconductor, from DRAM to digital tvs, samsung encompases a variety of businesses that harness speed, creativity and efficiently to encompases a variety of businesses that harness speed, creativity and efficiently to invent, develop and market the products that are defining how we live today. With invent, develop and market the products that are defining how we live today. With more than a quarter of samsung employees engaged in research and development, more than a quarter of samsung employees engaged in research and development,
each of our businesses is focused on discovring new technologies,products and each of our businesses is focused on discovring new technologies,products and services that will open a new world of possobilities for the people who use them. services that will open a new world of possobilities for the people who use them.
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and 7.2% of Samsung Electronics, as well as more of well as more of other Samsung companies.other Samsung companies.
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Everland.
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having only relatively minor holdings.
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to guide the industry as it takes mobility to the next level.
Everyday
Everyday, more than , more than a quarter of a quarter of all Samsung all Samsung employees—40,000 people—engageemployees—40,000 people—engage in research and development to discover the next generation of powerhouse in research and development to discover the next generation of powerhouse pr
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Samsung Electronics in the area of telecom: wireless terminals and infrastructure, Samsung Electronics in the area of telecom: wireless terminals and infrastructure, Networking, SoC (System on Chip) Digital Printing and other multimedia/digital Networking, SoC (System on Chip) Digital Printing and other multimedia/digital media as well as application software. In addition to working on global R&D media as well as application software. In addition to working on global R&D projects, SISO is also helping Samsung India’s Mobile business by focusing on projects, SISO is also helping Samsung India’s Mobile business by focusing on product customisation for the Indian market. Samsung India currently employs product customisation for the Indian market. Samsung India currently employs around 2000 employees across its R&D Centres at
around 2000 employees across its R&D Centres at Noida and Bangalore.Noida and Bangalore.
Samsung India is also carrying out Hardware R&D at its Noida R&D Centre. The Samsung India is also carrying out Hardware R&D at its Noida R&D Centre. The focus of the R&D Centre is to customise both Consumer Electronics and Home focus of the R&D Centre is to customise both Consumer Electronics and Home App
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innovate and introduce products customised for the Indian market.the Indian market.
R&D at Samsung
R&D at Samsung
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development teams are responsible for commercialising products scheduled to hit development teams are responsible for commercialising products scheduled to hit the market within one or two years.
the market within one or two years.
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securing intellectual property rights.
Global R&D Network
Global R&D Network
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benefits.
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Samsung’s state of the art, highly automated manufacturing facilities are located Samsung’s state of the art, highly automated manufacturing facilities are located at the Company’s sprawling Complex at Noida and its recently inaugurated at the Company’s sprawling Complex at Noida and its recently inaugurated Sriperumbudur facility, near Chennai. Samsung India’s Noida
Sriperumbudur facility, near Chennai. Samsung India’s Noida CTV Plant enjoysCTV Plant enjoys the Number 1 position amongst all Samsung subsidiaries in terms of its Colour the Number 1 position amongst all Samsung subsidiaries in terms of its Colour television productivity and has been ranked as the subsidiary with the ‘Best television productivity and has been ranked as the subsidiary with the ‘Best Quality System’.
Quality System’.
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The highly advanced Chennai Facility that has been inaugurated in hat has been inaugurated in NovemberNovember 2007 will help the Company respond better and faster to the growing demand for 2007 will help the Company respond better and faster to the growing demand for its products in the Southern part of the country. The Samsung manufacturing its products in the Southern part of the country. The Samsung manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur is the Company's second manufacturing complex in the facility at Sriperumbudur is the Company's second manufacturing complex in the country.
Samsung India is working with and contributing to the development of the Samsung India is working with and contributing to the development of the domestic component industry in the country. The Company is working with its domestic component industry in the country. The Company is working with its partners to improve their product
partners to improve their product quality and processes. Thus, Samsung vendorsquality and processes. Thus, Samsung vendors are sent to d
are sent to different Samsung subsidiaries to meet ifferent Samsung subsidiaries to meet the Samsung overseas vendorsthe Samsung overseas vendors in order to benchmark their own processes. Samsung is also training its vendors in order to benchmark their own processes. Samsung is also training its vendors on eco-partnership so that t
on eco-partnership so that the components manufactured by them are ‘ecohe components manufactured by them are ‘eco friendly’ as per
friendly’ as per ROHS norms.ROHS norms.
Samsung products manufactured in India currently enjoy an average localisation Samsung products manufactured in India currently enjoy an average localisation level of over 50%.
level of over 50%.
Patent Innovations
Patent Innovations
It is among the top innovators in the U.S. where Samsung topped the patent list It is among the top innovators in the U.S. where Samsung topped the patent list with over 7,400 patents
with over 7,400 patents granted, nearly 1,000 more thangranted, nearly 1,000 more than IBMIBM. Elsewhere, the. Elsewhere, the situationquite different. Only one non-European firm (Samsung) made it into the situationquite different. Only one non-European firm (Samsung) made it into the top ten in Europe.
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Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Samsung lends support to people and their communities in many different ways. Samsung lends support to people and their communities in many different ways. Our current area of focus is on investing in teenagers’ futures, through support of Our current area of focus is on investing in teenagers’ futures, through support of sc
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each of our eight volunteer centres.
Culture and Arts
Culture and Arts
Samsung provides support for diverse artistic and cultural activities around the Samsung provides support for diverse artistic and cultural activities around the wo
worlrld. d. OvOver er ththe e yeyearars, s, SaSamsmsunung g hahas s cocontntribribututed ed exextetensnsivively ely to to nunumemerorousus museums, galleries and exhibits in Korea and in many countries, including the museums, galleries and exhibits in Korea and in many countries, including the United States and
United States and France. The Samsung Museum of Modern Art collects France. The Samsung Museum of Modern Art collects preservespreserves and exhibits modern and contemporary art from Korea and abroad, while the and exhibits modern and contemporary art from Korea and abroad, while the Samsung Children's Museum, the first of its kind in Korea, invites children have Samsung Children's Museum, the first of its kind in Korea, invites children have fun exploring the world they live in. Samsung also hosts and supports various fun exploring the world they live in. Samsung also hosts and supports various cultural events for children and programmes that encourage their early artistic cultural events for children and programmes that encourage their early artistic development.
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services
In 1995, Samsung launched the Social Contribution Corps to encourage employees In 1995, Samsung launched the Social Contribution Corps to encourage employees to get involved in community service. The initiative has since expanded to eight to get involved in community service. The initiative has since expanded to eight volunteer centres across Korea, manned by social welfare experts who support the volunteer centres across Korea, manned by social welfare experts who support the dev
develoelopmpment ent of of empemployloyee ee volvolununteer teer proprogragrammmmes. es. OuOur r ememploployeeyees s use use thetheirir expertise and skills to give back to local communities, and each employee donates expertise and skills to give back to local communities, and each employee donates an average of 10 hours to
an average of 10 hours to community-based projectscommunity-based projects
Academics and Education
Academics and Education
Strengthening the minds and fostering the creativity of young people is a primary Strengthening the minds and fostering the creativity of young people is a primary focus of many of Samsung’s programmes. Samsung is a major supporter of the focus of many of Samsung’s programmes. Samsung is a major supporter of the Ko
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junior to higr to high schoh school levelol levels.s.
OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIAN ATHLETES OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIAN ATHLETES
Digital technology leader, Samsung India has announced a Samsung Scholarship Digital technology leader, Samsung India has announced a Samsung Scholarship Pr
Progograrammmme e to to susupppporort t seseveven n totop p InIndiadian n atathlhleteetes s as as ththey ey prprepeparare e fofor r ththee forthcoming Beijing Olympics. The 'Samsung Olympic Ratnas' who have been forthcoming Beijing Olympics. The 'Samsung Olympic Ratnas' who have been iiddeennttiiffiieed d ffoor r tthhiis s SScchhoollaarrsshhiip p aarree:: - World Shooting Champion 2006, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Winner 2006 - World Shooting Champion 2006, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Winner 2006 an
and d SaSammsusung ng OlOlymympipic c BrBranand d AmAmbabassssaadodor r : : MaMananavjvjit it SiSingngh h SaSandndhuhu - Silver Medal Winner at the 2004 Athens Games and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - Silver Medal Winner at the 2004 Athens Games and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna A
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Patterned on the Olympic Solidarity Fund, the Samsung Scholarship Programme Patterned on the Olympic Solidarity Fund, the Samsung Scholarship Programme will
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between October 2007 and September 2008.September 2008.
Samsung India has also become the 'Olympic Partner' for the Indian delegation to Samsung India has also become the 'Olympic Partner' for the Indian delegation to the
the 202008 08 BeiBeijinjing g OlyOlympimpics. cs. ThThe e CoCompampany ny wilwill l be be the the OffOfficiicial al SpoSponsonsor r in in thethe category of Consumer Electronics, IT and Telecommunications.
category of Consumer Electronics, IT and Telecommunications.
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& CEOCEO, , SamSamsunsung g SouSouth th WeWest st AsAsia ia HQHQ, , "Ou"Our r OlyOlympmpic ic proprogragrammmme e seeseeks ks toto support the training needs of these seven, high potential, high caliber athletes, who support the training needs of these seven, high potential, high caliber athletes, who we hope can return from Beijing with Medals for the country. Hence, the term we hope can return from Beijing with Medals for the country. Hence, the term 'Samsung Olympic Ratna' for them."
'Samsung Olympic Ratna' for them."
Samsung India's association with t
Samsung India's association with the Indian Olympic Association commenced withhe Indian Olympic Association commenced with the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games and ever since the Company has supported the the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games and ever since the Company has supported the Indian Contingent to the Y2000 Sydney Olympics, Y2002 Busan Asian Games, the Indian Contingent to the Y2000 Sydney Olympics, Y2002 Busan Asian Games, the Y2004 Athens Olympics and now the
Y2004 Athens Olympics and now the 2008 Beijing Olympics2008 Beijing Olympics
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for the Olympics and the Indian team." states Mr Lee.
Samsung Electronics, the parent Company of Samsung India,
Samsung Electronics, the parent Company of Samsung India, is the Proud Partneris the Proud Partner for the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay and is a Top Olympic Partner. This Year,
Samsung Electronics has also announced its support
Samsung Electronics has also announced its support for the Olympic Movementfor the Olympic Movement over the next eight years, till the 2016 Olympic Games.
over the next eight years, till the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Samsung Announc
Samsung Announces Production of es Production of Next-gen NonvolatileNext-gen Nonvolatile Memory—PRAM
Memory—PRAM
Samsung has begun producing 512-Mb PRAM memory - a new non-volatile
Samsung has begun producing 512-Mb PRAM memory - a new non-volatile memorymemory technology that features high-performance and low
technology that features high-performance and low power consumption. PRAMpower consumption. PRAM (phase change random access memory) is expected to usher
(phase change random access memory) is expected to usher in the next in the next generation of generation of non-volatile memory technology for mobile devices, particularly multimedia handsets non-volatile memory technology for mobile devices, particularly multimedia handsets and smartphones. More scalable than other memory architectures being researched, and smartphones. More scalable than other memory architectures being researched, PRAM combines the speed of RAM for processing functions, with the non-volatile PRAM combines the speed of RAM for processing functions, with the non-volatile characteristics of flash memory for storage. Also, by using PRAM, the battery life of a characteristics of flash memory for storage. Also, by using PRAM, the battery life of a handset can be extended over 20
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Mounts Mounts
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• Business ProductsBusiness Products - Mobile computing, LCD - Mobile computing, LCD monitors, Data projectormonitors, Data projector •
• TelecommunicationTelecommunication- Business telephone systems- Business telephone systems •
• Set Top BoxSet Top Box- Digital video recorder, Digital satellite receiver, Digital- Digital video recorder, Digital satellite receiver, Digital
terrestrial receiver, Digital cable receiver terrestrial receiver, Digital cable receiver
New Business Area
New Business Area
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• Jul 5, 2009 - Samsung Engineering Wins $2.6 Billion Oil Refinery ProjectJul 5, 2009 - Samsung Engineering Wins $2.6 Billion Oil Refinery Project
In Algeria In Algeria[53][53]
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• Jul 8, 2009 - Samsung wins $1.6 bln Saudi refinery order fromJul 8, 2009 - Samsung wins $1.6 bln Saudi refinery order from SatorpSatorp(Joint(Joint
venture set up by Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company
venture set up by Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company AramcoAramco andand France's
France's Total S.A.Total S.A.))[54][54]
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• Jul 13, 2009 - Samsung partners withJul 13, 2009 - Samsung partners with Coca-ColaCoca-Cola on newon new vendingvending
machines machines[55][55]
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• Jul 14, 2009 - Samsung & Gallant Air Conditioning open the AirJul 14, 2009 - Samsung & Gallant Air Conditioning open the Air
Conditioning Training School in Mansfield UK. Conditioning Training School in Mansfield UK.
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• Jul 14, 2009 - Jul 14, 2009 - Samsung-Bosch battery venture buys U.S.Samsung-Bosch battery venture buys U.S. CobasysCobasys fromfrom
Chevron Corporation Chevron Corporation[[56]56]
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• Jul 15, 2009 - Samsung to invest $389 million inJul 15, 2009 - Samsung to invest $389 million in biosimilarsbiosimilars::
report(Reuters) report(Reuters)[57][57]
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• Jul 16, 2009 -Jul 16, 2009 - Hyundai MotorHyundai Motor, Samsung Join for Car Chips, Samsung Join for Car Chips [58][58] •
• Jul 20, 2009 - Samsung Electronics to Invest $4.3B in GreenJul 20, 2009 - Samsung Electronics to Invest $4.3B in Green
Transformation : report(Reuters) Transformation : report(Reuters)[59][59]
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• JUL 28, 2009 - Samsung Heavy Gets $5B Offshore LNG Facility OrderJUL 28, 2009 - Samsung Heavy Gets $5B Offshore LNG Facility Order
From
From Royal Dutch ShellRoyal Dutch Shell[60][60]
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• Jul 29, 2009 - Jul 29, 2009 - Samsung,Samsung, LG,LG, andand SK TelecomSK Telecom to jointly develop chipsto jointly develop chips[61][61] •
• Aug 03, 2009 -Aug 03, 2009 - BMWBMW to useto use BoschBosch-Samsung batteries for e-car; MUNICH;-Samsung batteries for e-car; MUNICH;
Germany —
Germany — SB LiMotive,SB LiMotive, a joint venture of a joint venture of Bosch and Samsung focusedBosch and Samsung focused on the production of lithium ion batteries, has announced its first
on the production of lithium ion batteries, has announced its first
customer: BMW will use SB LiMotive batteries to power its electric cars. customer: BMW will use SB LiMotive batteries to power its electric cars.
Main competitors
Main competitors
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• CamcorderCamcorder — — Sony,Sony, PanasonicPanasonic •
• Laser printerLaser printer — — HPHP,, Brother IndustriesBrother Industries,, Xerox CorporationXerox Corporation,, EpsonEpson •
• Laptop computerLaptop computer — — HPHP,, DELLDELL,, Acer IncAcer Inc,, LenovoLenovo •
• Video projectorVideo projector — — EpsonEpson •
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• Home appliancesHome appliances — — WhirlpoolWhirlpool,, ElectroluxElectrolux (AEG),(AEG), LGLG,, General ElectricGeneral Electric,,
Bosch-Siemens Bosch-Siemens
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• Optical disc drivesOptical disc drives — — LG,LG, ToshibaToshiba •
• Home cinemaHome cinema — — SonySony,, PhilipsPhilips,, PanasonicPanasonic,, LGLG,, OnkyoOnkyo,, YamahaYamaha,, Denon,Denon,
Kenwood Corporation Kenwood Corporation
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• CCTVCCTV — — PelcoPelco •
• TelecommunicaTelecommunications equipment tions equipment — — Alcatel-LucentAlcatel-Lucent,, NortelNortel,, EricssonEricsson •
• LEDLED — — NichiaNichia,, OsramOsram •
• ShipbuildingShipbuilding — — HyuHyundandai i HeaHeavy vy InIndusdustritrieses,, DaeDaewowoo o ShiShipbupbuildiilding ng &&
Marine Engineering Marine Engineering
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• PhotocopiersPhotocopiers — — RicohRicoh,, CanonCanon,, XeroxXerox,, SharSharp p CorCorporaporationtion,, ToshibaToshiba,,
Kyocera Mita
Kyocera Mita,, PanasonicPanasonic
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• FaxFax — — XeroxXerox,, SharSharp p CorpCorporatioorationn,, RicohRicoh,, KyoKyocercera a MitMitaa,, MurataMurata
Machinery
