Apple pays Samsung estimated $950M for missing OLED purchase targets

Apple may have paid Samsung Display in the region of $950 million, analysts believe, a hefty penalty paid out for not buying enough OLED panels to meet a contracted minimum amount.

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As with many firms in the iPhone supply chain, Apple has agreements to make a minimum purchase of specific goods or services, typically to achieve a specific price per unit that both companies are happy to work with. In cases of lower-than-expected demand, changes in orders could mean Apple misses purchase targets for components, which in turn leads to financial penalties.

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