Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

SEO:005930 ISIN:KR7005930003

May 25, 2012

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Company Summary

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEO:005935) is a global leader in semiconductors, the consumer electronics industry, and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 66,000 people in 46 countries. The company is the world's largest producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones and monitors and the sixth-largest manufacturer of mobile phones. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media, Semiconductor, Information and Communications, and Home Appliance Businesses.

COMPANY DATA

	Telephone	82 02 751 3355

	CEO	Bae Jong-ryul, President &

	Principal Sector	Displays & Imaging

	Principal Industry	Electronics & Equipment

	Homepage	www.samsungelectronics.com

Key Developments: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

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	Tianjin Eco-City Makes "Truly Amazing" Progress MAY 4, 2011 15:37 - Article Views: 2,320 In April 2011, Singapore's Senior Minister (and former Prime Minister) Goh Chok Tong made an official visit to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City and said that the progress of the project was "truly amazing" and it could be "a model that other cities in China can draw lessons from". Tianjin Eco-City will present at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Global Green Building Conference at Renaissance Shanghai.

	Asian Markets Overview of April 6: Daimler (ETR:DAI) to Seal Three Way Deal with Nissan (TYO:7201)- Renault(EPA:RNO) APR 6, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,505 US stocks on Monday rose to a fresh 18-month high on improved economic data. The market was encouraged as the Labor Department Friday released nonfarm payrolls report which showed a biggest job increase in three years. In addition, better-than-expected figures in service and real estate sectors also helped to support the US shares. Asian markets mostly opened higher on Tuesday. Resources shares today could be stronger after oil and metals prices rose. Asian stocks closed higher on Monday with Japan's Nikkei 225 ended at a new 18-month high for the third straight session. Regional volume was light, as markets in Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were shut for holidays. Most of these markets resume trading today, but Hong Kong bourse remains closing for Ching Ming Festival.

	Asian Markets Overview of March 8, 2010 MAR 8, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 4,330 Today Asian stocks are set to rise after Wall Street rallied Friday, boosted by US upbeat jobs data. Asian markets broadly gained on Friday. Tokyo stocks advanced 2.2 per cent on expectations that the Japanese central bank may ease its monetary policy further. Shanghai and Hong Kong markets also powered higher on hope of China's moderately loose policies and an 8 per cent economic growth target this year. Shanghai Composite was up 0.25 per cent, and Hang Seng Index gained 1 per cent. South Korea's Kospi climbed 1 per cent.

	Asian Markets Overview of January 14 JAN 14, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 6,290 US stocks overnight rose overnight as investors were looking for positive corporate results to fuel the rally after a disappointing start of the earnings season. A brokerage upgrade of drugmaker Merck & Co and an upbeat outlook from Kraft Foods Inc has helped to lift the healthcare and consumer sectors. Financial shares also climbed during a hearing over the financial crisis on Capitol Hill.

	Asian Markets Overview of January 7 JAN 7, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,431 US markets closed flat overnight after a report of private-sector job losses and Federal Reserve minutes showing concern about weakness in the labour market. Asian stocks ended mostly higher Wednesday as investors were still in an upbeat mood, but China's Shanghai Composite index was 0.9 per cent lower due to worries over inflation and a possible fund raising by Bank of China.

	Asian Markets Overview of December 16 DEC 16, 2009 13:30 - Article Views: 4,967 Wall Street broke the four-day run of gains overnight as a higher-than-expected US Producer Price Index in November raised concerns on inflation. Asian markets ended mixed Tuesday. China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell after China's State Council said it plans to cool the rapidly rising residential property prices in some cities.

	Asian Markets Overview of December 3 DEC 3, 2009 15:57 - Article Views: 5,152 Most Asian markets delivered modest gains on Thursday as positive US economic data restored confidence in a global economic recovery.

	Asian Markets Overview of November 30 NOV 30, 2009 17:05 - Article Views: 5,641 Asian stock markets mostly jumped on Monday. Financial stocks were rebounding in Australia, Korea and Japan on hopes the extent of the impact of the Dubai crisis would be limited. The United Arab Emirates central bank said Sunday it "stands behind" local lenders.

	Asian Market Overview of November 25 NOV 25, 2009 17:13 - Article Views: 4,990 Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday with a flat lead from Wall Street. Tokyo stocks rebounded on upbeat trade figures and bargain hunting after the market opened lower in the morning. Hong Kong and Seoul share declined as investors the U.S. economy did not grow as quickly as previously forecast in the latest quarter.