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Samsung Electronics continues to make significant strides toward
becoming one of the premier companies in the world. Especially
given the state of the world economy, 2003 brought remarkable
results, both in tangible returns and in terms of elevating the brand.
The fastest growing brand for two years in a row, Samsung
Electronics stands for premium quality around the globe, from
emerging markets in China, Hong Kong and India to the leading
consumer economies of the world. This shows that our vision and
the business strategy remain sound, and that the people of
Samsung Electronics bring high levels of talent and dedication to
the tasks at hand.
Samsung Electronics views 2004 as an opportunity for another
great year of innovation and growth. We will maintain the focus on
financial soundness while we strengthen competitiveness, improve
brand equity and invest in future sources of profit and market
leadership.
Delivering on the promise to improve shareholder value, Samsung
Electronics paid out dividends of 5,500 won per share – a total
dividend payment of 81.5 billion won – for the fiscal year 2003, the
same as the previous year, and retired company stock worth some
two trillion won.
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