[Concall] Samsung Electronics "Next Year Priority Investments in HBM R&D Complex, Back-end Process, and Mid-to-Long-Term Cleanroom"

Samsung Electronics Seocho Building. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 31st, Samsung Electronics announced its confirmed results for the third quarter of this year and stated during the subsequent conference call that "we are considering capital expenditures (CAPEX) next year at a level similar to this year." They added, "We plan to prioritize strengthening future competitiveness by focusing on the construction of next-generation semiconductor research and development (R&D) complexes, investments in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and back-end processes, as well as mid- to long-term cleanroom investments." They explained, "Capital investment will focus more on conversion investments rather than expansion." They also mentioned, "We will concentrate on responding to high-profit markets and enhancing competitiveness, while operating production and CAPEX flexibly."