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40˝ LCD Panel for HDTV
We defied the conventional wisdom
that LCDs couldn’t be as big as plasma
displays, with the world’s first 82˝ Full
HD module. Samsung’s line includes
this popular 40˝ HD model and extends
down to 15˝. With the growth of digital
broadcasting, we will maintain the largest
share of the world TFT-LCD market.
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Net sales
Financial Highlight
(consolidated)
Operating Profits
2004 1.9 trillion of KRW
2005 0.6 trillion of KRW
2005 8.72 trillion of KRW
2004 7.76 trillion of KRW
This year, our LCD Business continued to maintain its number one
position in total sales. In October, the LCD Business exceeded
monthly sales of USD 1 billion, and in November, total sales for the
year reached USD 10 billion, the first time these milestones were
reached in the industry. The LCD Business has had the largest
market share in large-screen LCDs for the last four years in a row.
And according to DisplaySearch and Gartner market forecasts, we
will continue in this position in 2006.
In January 2005, we started Phase 1 mass production of our
second 7th-generation line (L7-2) and will achieve full capacity
during the first half of 2006. In late 2006, Phase 2 volume will
reach its full capacity of 90,000 glass substrates per month.
Combining L7-2 with our first 7th-generation line, L7-1, a total
of 180,000 7th generation mother glasses (1870×2200mm) will
produce 1,440,000 40˝ LCD panels or 1,080,000 46˝ LCD panels
per month when reaching full capacity. This is the most stable 7th
generation production capability that any company can provide.
Our strategy for market standardization of 40˝ and 46˝ panels
is well set. We have a 9-month full production head start on our
competitors. We’ve been the only competitive producer in the over
40˝ LCD panel market answering the needs of this fast-growing
business.
Beyond 7th-Generation As we look to the future, we are formu-
lating plans to develop 8th-and 9th-generation production lines.
Our sales goal is USD 20 billion by 2010. To do this, we need to
successfully complete the first phase of our Tangjeong Crystal
2˝ LCD Panel for mobile phones
Today, mobile phones deliver expanded
features like high-resolution cameras,
MP3 players, and other multimedia
functions. So the display has become the
most critical component. Samsung TFT-
LCDs, like this 2˝ single display for mobile
devices, enhance these capabilities with
the most brilliant vivid images.
Large Panel Shipments
2004 30.0
million units
2005 43.5 million units