Samsung SDI Co Ltd Q2 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

The following is excerpted from the question-and-answer section of the transcript.

Question: Won Suk Chung - HI Investment & Securities Co., Ltd., Research Division - Analyst : [Interpreted] This is Chung, Won Suk from HI Investment & Securities. I have 2 questions. One has to do with automotive battery. The Chinese government is going to scale back subsidy. And your competitors are expanding investment, like building plants and establishing JVs to prepare for entering the Chinese market. And I was wondering what Samsung SDI's strategy was for entering the Chinese market? And the second question has to do with the small batteries. With the global economic slowdown triggered by the U.S.-China trade friction, there is much concern in the market about the power tool demand. So I was wondering what your demand forecast for the cylindrical batteries for the power tools were for

Question: H. Kwon - JP Morgan Chase & Co, Research Division - Analyst : [Interpreted] This is Kwon, Jay Hyun from JPMorgan. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to ask questions, I have 2. One is OEMs other than Tesla seem to be taking interest in the EV batteries. And I was wondering what the strengths and weaknesses are for the EV cylindrical batteries? And what is your outlook for the cylindrical batteries in the EV battery market? And the second question has to do with the semiconductor material. It seems that gloom persists in the semiconductor market? And when do you think the market will recover? And what are the prospects for Samsung SDI Semiconductor Material business? And is there anything that you're planning as a new business item?