Report

2014

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS ANNUAL REPORT

Contents

002 CEO Greetings

006 About the Board

008 Business Overview

Consumer Electronics

IT & Mobile Communications Device Solutions

029 Global Citizenship

Social Contributions Green Management Health and Safety Sharing Growth

037 Financial Statements

Proactive

Possibility

Partnership

Prepared for whatever the future unfolds. Challenged by endless possibilities.

Propelled by our warmhearted and solid partnerships. These are the growth strategies and

successful know-how that drive Samsung Electronics.

When we sharpen our competitive advantages, unlock the potential of amazing possibilities and collaborate closely with our talented partners, the world turns new again and our trust in accomplishment deepens.

We will keep moving forward as we inspire

new futures and create exciting tomorrows.

2014 Financial Summary

Samsung Electronics and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Sales and Operating Profit (in billions of KRW) Sales

Operating Profit

228,693

206,206

201,104

36,785

29,049

25,025

2012 2013 2014

Cash Flows (in billions of KRW)||||Cash Flows from Operating Activities||

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|46,707|||Cash Flows from Investing Activities||

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37,973|||||36,975|||

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2012 2013 2014

(31,322) (32,806)

(44,747)

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