Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. : Public Disclosure : Samsung Electronics’ Investment in SAS Production Line

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On August 22, 2012 (8:37am, local time), the Korea Exchange requested a disclosure inquiry regarding media reports that Samsung Electronics is seeking to invest in system LSI production line in Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS). Samsung Electronics responded to the disclosure inquiry as follows:

On December 19, 2012, Samsung Electronics completed negotiations with the Texas State Government and agreed to invest US$3.9 billion in expanding SAS' production capacity for system LSI in order to meet increasing demand. Some of the final details could be changed.

A relevant disclosure (Response to Disclosure Inquiry) was made on November 21, 2012.