Overview
Description
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a renowned multinational electronics company based in South Korea, known for its innovation in the technology and consumer electronics sectors. The company specializes in a variety of electronic components, including semiconductors, mobile phones, televisions, and home appliances. Samsung's preferred stock offers certain advantages to investors, such as potential priority on dividend distributions over common stockholders, which may be appealing to income-focused market participants. Preferred shares generally provide a slightly different risk and return profile compared to common shares, appealing to investors with specific income needs. Samsung's role in the global market is significant, as it is a leading player in several key industries, notably dominating the smartphone market with its Galaxy series, and influencing the semiconductor market with cutting-edge memory and processor technologies. The company also impacts the display industry with its advanced OLED screens. Samsung's contributions to the development of 5G technology and the Internet of Things underscore its pivotal position in shaping future connectivity trends worldwide.
About
CEO
Mr. Tae-Moon Roh
Employees
127172
Address
129 Samsung-Ro
Maetan-3dong Yeongtong-gu
Suwon, 443-742
Maetan-3dong Yeongtong-gu
Suwon, 443-742
Phone
82 2 2255 0114
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Country
South Korea
MIC code
XKRX