It is a great honor and pleasure for me to meet and speak to you in this online space.
I
would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Samsung Electronics’ commitment
to its guiding principles -- providing new value to our customers, and
shareholders, and realizing a richer and more vibrant future for communities
around the world. Samsung's commitment remains steadfast even in the face of
the turbulent business conditions we witness today. Samsung is now making bold
investments in technology development and innovative products and services to
bring this future one step closer to reality.Upon announcing Vision 2020 last
year we strengthened our global competitiveness which allowed us to post the
highest sales and profits and become an undisputed leader in
electronics. Our steady ascent in brand value has placed us shoulder to
shoulder with the most trusted global companies.
This
remarkable accomplishment could not have been possible without your strong
interest and support, and for this, I would like to thank you deeply on behalf
of everyone at Samsung. We look forward to many more years of doing our best to
serve you as our customers, shareholders, and stakeholders. 2009 was also
special for Samsung as it marked the 40th anniversary of the company's
founding, as well as for the announcement of a new vision: "Inspire the
World, Create the Future." Through this vision, Samsung is charging
towards $400 billion in revenue in 2020. Everyone at Samsung is working hard to
realize this goal.
Samsung
is dedicated to being a globally respected company and a trusted corporate
citizen-- one that delivers new value through continuous innovation, and that
fulfills its responsibility to the communities and stakeholders that have
enabled it to succeed. I hope we can count on your continuous support and
encouragement in the future.
Thank you.