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Strategy Analytics, Inc.: Strategy Analytics: Samsung Becomes the World's Second Largest Mobile Phone Vendor in Q2 2007(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:02082007 Boston, MA - According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global mobile phone shipments grew a modest 11 percent year-over-year, to reach 258 million units in Q2 2007. Samsung overtook Motorola for the first time, to become the world's second largest handset vendor. Neil Mawston, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics said, "Total global cell phone shipments have continued to slow down this year, but Samsung is speeding up. A combination of aggressive marketing and an attractive 3G device portfolio has driven Samsung into second position for the first time ever. Its 48 percent annual growth has come partly at the expense of Motorola, whose lackluster product portfolio across all tiers urgently needs refreshing." Bonny Joy, Analyst at Strategy Analytics, added, "The second quarter of 2007 was not just about Samsung. Nokia hit a record 39 percent share, as it remained dominant in emerging markets. We expect Nokia to surpass 40 percent in the second half. Meanwhile, Sony Ericsson captured 10 percent of the global market, to register its best ever performance since the merger in 2001. Demand for its J, K and W Series phones remains high." Other findings from Strategy Analytics' Q2 2007 Global Handset Market Share Update report include: - Apple shipped 0.3 million iPhone units worldwide, for a tiny 0.1 percent share. We predict this ratio will approach 1 percent by the end of 2007; - LG achieved an 11 percent operating margin. This was its highest level for 5 years. For a table, "Global Mobile Phone Shipments and Market Share-Top Five Vendors," see www.strategyanalytics.com/press/PR00456.htm About Strategy Analytics: Strategy Analytics, Inc., a global research and consulting firm, provides timely insights and strategic business solutions to companies operating at the convergence of information, communications and entertainment technologies. With worldwide headquarters in Newton, MA, and principal offices in England, France and Germany, Strategy Analytics focuses on market opportunities and challenges in the areas of Automotive Electronics, Broadband, Telematics, Wireless Strategies and Enabling Technologies. For more information, see www.strategyanalytics.com. CONTACT: Bonny Joy (US contact) Tel +1 617 614 0708 e-mail: [email protected] Chris Ambrosio (US contact) Tel: +1 704 782 1957 e-mail: [email protected] Neil Mawston (Europe/Asia contact) Tel: +44 1908 423 628 e-mail: [email protected] ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |