Samsung Electronics says it doesn''t expect major TV impact from Hon Hai''s Sharp deal

 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd <005930.KS> does not expect major change for its television business after Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd <2317.TW> completes its planned acquisition of display panel maker Sharp Corp <6753.T>, a senior Samsung executive said on Tuesday.

Kim Hyun-suk, head of Samsung`s TV business, told reporters during a press conference that the world`s No.1 TV maker by market share is currently the biggest buyer of panels from the Sakkai plant - a joint venture between Sharp and Hon Hai.

"Of course it`s hard to predict what might happen in the future ... but I don`t expect any material changes in our business,"Kim said.