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>>>>>>>> Mobile Panels >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Notebook Panels >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
82-inch HDTV Module
We defied the common wisdom that LCDs couldn’t be
as big as plasma displays with this massive full 1,920 x
1,080 HDTV-resolution prototype, far surpassing
the 57-inch module we developed in 2003.
LARGE PANEL SHIPMENTS 2004 30 million
19 million
2003
LCD BUSINESS
In the 10 years that we have been making LCD panels, we have come to lead the industry in every benchmark
of performance as we have emerged as the world’s No.1 supplier of large-area panels for notebook PCs and
desktop monitors. In 2004, the first year our LCD operations were run as an independent unit, we recorded
impressive gains by growing sales 67% to $8.3 billion. While this performance is remarkable in itself, our
operating margin was even more so, rising from 17.1% to 21.6% as operating income climbed 111% to $1.8
billion.
>>>>>
We believe these achievements are the direct result of aggressive investment in both produc-
tion capacity and ongoing R&D that has given us a significant technological and competitive edge in this fast-
growing industry. In 2004, we continued to prepare for future growth opportunities by joining forces with
Sony to establish S-LCD Corporation, a 50:50 venture in which we hold a one-share majority. Dedicated to
Developed the world’s first 2.6-inch
amorphous silicon LCD panel capable of
delivering full VGA images with 300-pixel-
per-inch resolution.
AUGUST
Launched S-LCD venture with Sony to
produce LCD for TVs. The venture began
operating Line 7-1, the world’s first seventh-
generation fab, in April 2005.
APRIL
Signed an agreement with Kent State
University’s Liquid Crystal Institute to
co-develop display technologies.
OCTOBER
03 SALES 04
$5.0billion
$8.3billion
03 OPERATING PROFIT 04
$850million
$1.8 billion
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS