Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Company Overview

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2006 parent company sales of US$63.4 billion and net income of US$8.5 billion. Employing approximately 138,000 people in 124 offices in 56 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Network Business, and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.

For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

Vision and Mission

Samsung's vision is to become a leader of the digital convergence revolution. To achieve this goal, the company has transformed its operations, putting digital technology at the core. The underlying strategy for this vision is the company's mission to be a Digital-ε Company.

Digital: Samsung is committed to being a market-driven solutions provider and leader in the digital convergence marketplace.

ε: The company's entire supply chain, from sales, marketing and communications to research, manufacturing and distribution, is conducted electronically through an elaborate Internet-based network. This "speed and simplicity" model has increased productivity and ensured that services and products are customer-oriented.

Company: Core competencies in semiconductor, mobile communications and consumer electronics technologies enable Samsung Electronics to create digital solutions for the home, mobile user and office that enable seamless communications, facilitate business transactions, provid...

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...came a proud Presenting Partner for the Olympic Torch Relay for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the first-ever global Olympic Torch Relay. Samsung contributed to the Olympic Movement as The Olympic Partner (TOP) for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and is proud to continue its contribution in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In 2007, Samsung announced its sponsorship plan for the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement for the next eight years, through the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the London 2012 Olympic Games, the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Samsung also supports the Chelsea Football Club, Asian Games, and Samsung Super League, the world’s most prestigious equestrian event. The company has sponsored numerous running events, including the Samsung Running Festival in cities such as Prague, Moscow, Budapest, Sofia, and Beijing.

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