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SHARES
Samsung Electronics shares are traded on the Korea
Exchange under code “005930” for common stock and
“005935” for preferred stock. As of December 31, 2005, there
were 147,299,337 common and 22,833,427 preferred shares
issued and outstanding. All shares have a par value of KRW
5,000. Samsung global depository receipts are traded on the
London Stock Exchange under the “SMSN LI” ticker symbol
for common shares and “SMSD” symbol for preferred shares.
Preferred GDRs are also traded on the Luxemburg Stock
Exchange under the symbol “SAMDR”. A total of 29,306,594
GDRs are currently outstanding, representing 14,653,297
common shares.
STOCK PERFORMANCE
Our fiscal year follows the calendar year, with quarters ending
March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
KOREA EXCHANGE
Share price in KRW
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
GDR price in USD
DIVIDENDS
In 2005, we declared a total dividend of KRW 5,500 for each
common share and KRW 5,550 for each preferred share,
resulting in a total payout of KRW 834 billion. We also invested
KRW 2.15 trillion to repurchase 3,800,000 common shares
and 300,000 preferred shares as part of our ongoing efforts to
increase shareholder value. The total payout ratio for the year
was 39%.
GDR DEPOSITORY AGENT
For information regarding our global depository receipts,
please contact Citibank, N.A. DR Shareholder Services
in the US at 877-248-4237, or e-mail your inquiry to citibank@
shareholders-online.com.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kukje Center Building, 21st Floor
191, Hangangno 2-ga, Yongsan-gu
Seoul 140-702, Korea
82-2-709-0800
IMPORTANT INVESTOR NOTE
This report may contain certain forward-looking statements
that reflect the current views and expectations of Samsung
Electronics with respect to its performance, businesses, and
future events. Please understand that these statements are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions,
any of which could cause actual results to materially differ from
the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates, and intentions
expressed in this annual report. In no event will Samsung
Electronics nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors,
officers, agents, or employees be liable before any third party,
including investors, for any investment or business decision
made or action taken based on information and statements
contained in this annual report or for any consequential,
special, or similar damages.
INTERNET ADDRESS INFORMATION
The 2005 Samsung Electronics Annual Report and
the latest investor information are available online
at www.samsung.com/ir. You may also contact us at
irteam@samsung.co.kr.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
Investor Information
2005 High Low Close
Q1 528,000 435,000 502,000
Q2 522,000 452,000 494,000
Q3 613,000 501,000 588,000
Q4 662,000 546,000 659,000
2005 High Low Close
Q1 259.75 207.75 247.50
Q2 257.50 225.50 239.25
Q3 298.50 239.00 284.50
Q4 329.50 258.00 329.50