Osram's CFO Confirms Guidance for 2017

The transcript discusses Samsung's expectation of increased capital expenditure in their chip business. It highlights a solid quarterly performance with a 3% growth, which adjusts to over 8% when accounting for special circumstances. The company maintains its annual growth guidance of 7-9% and has acquired a stake in Lidar technology to enhance its position in autonomous driving. Despite earnings exceeding estimates, the company sticks to its guidance due to seasonal factors. The auto industry outlook shows a decline in the US market, a temporary slowdown in China, and stable growth in Europe.

What challenges does Samsung anticipate in the automotive market for the second half of 2017?

What is the expected trend for the Chinese auto market according to Samsung's outlook?