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One of the largest electronics companies in the world, Samsung's vision is "Leading the Digital Convergence Revolution".
The company intends to network core components such as memory chips, system-LSI and LCDs as well as A/V, computers, telecommunication devices, home appliances and other standalone products into a total solution for the digital convergence era.
The company uses creative and innovative technology to create new lifestyles and markets. Samsung Electronics is structured into four strategic business areas: home network, mobile network, office network and core components--that support network products.
The company has been making advances in research and development in the overall semiconductor line, including flash memory and non-memory, custom semiconductors, DRAM and SRAM.
This company is listed in Systems.
| Fiscal year-end December | FY06 | FY05 | FY04 | FY03 | FY02 |
| Global full-year revenue (US$millions) |
| 60,059.0 | 60,061.0 | 45,554.0 | 42,300.0 |
| Global full-year net income (US$millions) |
| 7,980.0 | 7,900.0 | 6,229.0 | 7,368.0 |
| Average year-on-year revenue growth over 4 years | 13.18 % |
| Average year-on-year net income growth over 4 years | 4.13 % |
| Percentage of revenue from Asia | |
| Percentage of Asian revenues from channel | |
| Founded | Korea/1938 |
| First Asian office | |
| Global employees | 123,000 |
| Employees in Asia | 7,500 |
| Asian countries: Total 10 |
China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Notes | * Data correct as at September 2006. Information was compiled by ZDNet Asia from sources such as official reports, corporate Web sites, and Hoover's. ZDNet Asia strived to get the latest information but does not guarantee the correctness or completeness of the data. The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell any securities. |
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