[Concall] Samsung Electronics "Memory Semiconductors, Short-term Facility Investment Plans Flexibly Reconsidered"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Samsung Electronics has forecasted a weak memory market in the second half of the year and announced that it will flexibly reconsider its short-term facility investment plans amid various macroeconomic uncertainties.

On the 28th, during a conference call, Samsung Electronics commented on the memory semiconductor market outlook for the second half of the year, stating, "At present, it is difficult to be overly optimistic or pessimistic, and we intend to respond flexibly by considering various factors from multiple angles. Given this situation, there is no change to the investment principles we have emphasized so far. We will continue investments to meet mid- to long-term demand."

However, they explained, "Recently, due to ongoing various macroeconomic uncertainties, we prioritize flexible supply using inventory, and we believe that short-term facility investments should be flexibly reconsidered accordingly. We plan to make facility investments flexibly."

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