Samsung Electronics Risk Report
Explore Samsung Electronics across six non‑financial risk dimensions:ESG, Workforce, News & Media, Cybersecurity, Legal & Regulatory, Operational. Unlock the full report, original sources and timelines, and enable continuous monitoring.
Summary
🛡️ financial & liquidity
Samsung Electronics has faced several financial setbacks recently, notably involving patent disputes and international acquisitions. Despite being a global leader in electronics, Samsung's financial situation sees it juggling between paying hefty fines and making significant acquisitions to drive growth in new markets.
- Samsung was ordered to pay $117.7 million for patent infringement in its Galaxy devices 🗓 2025-06-07.
- Samsung aims to bolster its presence in the HVAC market by acquiring Germany’s FläktGroup for €1.5 billion 🗓 2025-05-15.
- In India, Samsung and its executives face a $601 million back tax demand related to telecom imports 🗓 2025-03-25.
⚖️ legal & regulatory
Samsung Electronics is embroiled in a multitude of legal challenges ranging from patent infringements to regulatory compliance issues. The company struggles with ongoing lawsuits and regulatory penalties that have both regional and international implications.
- India demands a $601 million tax payment from Samsung for telecom imports 🗓 2025-03-25.
- Samsung settled a lawsuit with Harvard over chip production patents 🗓 2025-01-28.
- A U.S. jury ordered Samsung to pay $192 million in a patent suit 🗓 2024-09-17.
👥 labor & workforce
Samsung Electronics is currently navigating labor unrest issues, marked by strikes and significant layoffs. This turbulent labor climate may impact the company's operational efficiency and its reputation as a leading employer.
- Samsung plans to cut up to 30% of its global workforce amid declining consumer demand 🗓 2024-09-13.
- Strikes in India involving over 1,000 workers show escalating tensions over union recognition and higher wages 🗓 2024-09-19.
- The company faced a strike in South Korea, highlighting growing union influence and unrest among its workforce 🗓 2024-07-08.
📜 innovation & r&d
Despite its challenges, Samsung Electronics continues to push the boundaries in technology and innovation. However, there have been concerns about its slowing pace in AI developments, which are crucial for maintaining competitive growth.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 may incorporate groundbreaking Perplexity AI technology 🗓 2025-06-02.
- As part of its AI innovation strategy, Samsung showcases its AI-powered products to create a connected world at IFA 2024 🗓 2024-09-05.
🏅 awards & recognition
Samsung Electronics holds a prominent position among global employers but has faced a slight decline in its rankings, reflecting potential impacts from ongoing organizational challenges.
- Samsung retains its status as an excellent employer, ranking third on Forbes' best employers list 🗓 2024-11-04.
Profile
News & Media
Real‑time aggregation of trusted sources tracking company‑related events with sentiment and topic tags for rapid risk triage.
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View Full ReportEntity List
Continuous third‑party screening across global sanctions, enforcement, and watchlist sources with unified entity resolution and real‑time alerts.
| Name | Issuer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ACF List of War Enablers | Anti-Corruption Foundation | |
| African Development Bank Debarred Entities | African Development Bank Group | |
| Argentina Members of Parliament | Honorable Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina | |
| Argentina RePET Sanctions | Ministerio de Justicia | |
| Armenia Public Officials and Associates | Hetq Online | |
| Asian Development Bank Sanctions | Asian Development Bank | |
| Australian Sanctions Consolidated List | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Democratic People's Republic Of Korea (North Korea) Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Former Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Iran Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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View Full ReportESG
Verification of declared ESG commitments and certifications with evidence links, score signals, and status updates across E, S, and G.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation | |
| Global Reporting Initiative Standards | |
| EU Taxonomy Regulation | |
| EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | |
| California Transparency in Supply Chains Act | |
| EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Standards | |
| Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures | |
| UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights |
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View Full ReportCybersecurity
Verification of adherence to recognized security standards, mapping control coverage and gaps affecting third‑party and supply‑chain risk.
| Certification | Status |
|---|---|
| General Data Protection Regulation | |
| Digital Operational Resilience Act | |
| Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification | |
| NIST Cybersecurity Framework | |
| NIST 800-53 Revision 5 | |
| California Consumer Privacy Act | |
| ISO/IEC 27001 | |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | |
| Federal Information Security Modernization Act |
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