Group 1 - Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International announced the acquisition of Masimo's audio business for $350 million (approximately 500 billion KRW), signaling expectations for further mergers and acquisitions by Samsung [1] - Industry experts view this acquisition as the beginning of large-scale mergers for Samsung, with potential targets in AI, automotive electronics, and biomedical equipment [1][2] - Samsung's recent shareholder meeting emphasized the importance of acquiring new technologies for sustained growth, indicating that more significant mergers may be forthcoming [1] Group 2 - In the automotive electronics sector, companies producing automotive communication and power system semiconductors are seen as primary targets for acquisition [2] - Samsung has been eyeing major automotive semiconductor companies like NXP and Infineon as potential acquisition targets, which could enhance its semiconductor foundry business [2] - The establishment of a future business planning group within Samsung aims to discover new business opportunities that align with its operational model, with a focus on biomedical devices and robotics [2]