Shenzhen – November 04, 2026 -- Samsung Display will transfer its 10.16% stake in TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) to its parent, Samsung Electronics, making the consumer electronics group a direct shareholder in the display panel maker. TCL Technology and Samsung Electronics jointly announced the move after market close on October 30.
TCL Technology keeps its 82.82% controlling stake in TCL CSOT
The transfer does not change control of TCL CSOT. TCL Technology continues to hold 82.82% of the company. Samsung Electronics will hold 10.16% once the transaction completes.
Samsung Electronics is an established TCL CSOT panel customer
TCL Technology described Samsung Electronics as an important customer with an existing business relationship in display panels. It said the shareholding change should deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen alignment with a key customer and support continued business development. TCL Technology also expects closer collaboration across the display value chain.
Samsung Electronics' businesses span TVs, displays, smartphones and home appliances. It is also a major manufacturer of memory and other semiconductor chips.
TCL CSOT ranks second globally in TV panels and first in gaming displays
TCL CSOT holds the second-largest share of the global TV panel market and the top position in gaming display panels. It is developing Micro LED, Mini LED, IJP OLED and light field display technologies.