According to WitsView, TrendForce’s display research division, the earlier merger between CMO and Innolux announced in November 14, 2009 was expected to encourage the lackluster Taiwan panel industry.
According to Witsview, TrendForce’s panel research division, the TV SI ratio in 2011 and 2012 both hovered around 33~34%, the 2012 SI ratio would be a mere 30% if Philips’ outsourcing to TPV is excluded.
According to WitsView, Trendforce’s panel research division, the global large-sized panel shipments in Feb-12 reached 59.58 million units with an increased MoM of 14.4%.
According to the Worldwide LCD TV Brands Shipment Report from WitsView, the panel research division of TrendForce, global LCD TV shipments in 2011 reached 200.5 million and is projected to reach 216.5 million in 2012 with an increased YoY of 8%.
The BOD of Samsung approved the spin-off of the LCD business from Samsung to become a new cooperation named Samsung Display. Going forward, the new corporation will consider a merger with Samsung Mobile Display to enhance their flat panel display business.