e10vq
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,
2011
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or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the transition period
from to
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Commission File Number
000-29472
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State of
incorporation)
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23-1722724
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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1900
South Price Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(Address
of principal executive offices and zip code)
(480) 821-5000
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has
filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes þ No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted
electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of
Regulation S-T
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit and post such
files). Yes þ No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated
filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of
large accelerated filer, accelerated
filer and smaller reporting company in
Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large
accelerated
filer þ
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Accelerated
filer o
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Non-accelerated
filer o
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Smaller
reporting
company o
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(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in
Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange
Act). Yes o No
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The number of outstanding shares of the registrants Common
Stock as of April 29, 2011 was 197,961,670.
QUARTERLY
REPORT ON
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Financial
Statements
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For the Three Months
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Ended March 31,
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2011
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2010
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(In thousands, except per share data)
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Net sales
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$
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664,950
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$
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645,738
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Cost of sales
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538,264
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508,782
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Gross profit
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126,686
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136,956
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Operating expenses:
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Selling, general and administrative
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64,558
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56,296
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Research and development
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12,129
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11,673
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Total operating expenses
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76,687
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67,969
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Operating income
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49,999
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68,987
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Other (income) expense:
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Interest expense
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18,789
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22,369
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Interest expense, related party
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2,580
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3,812
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Interest income
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(587
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(733
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Foreign currency loss
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1,731
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975
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
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(1,518
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(1,101
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Other income, net
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(144
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(241
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Total other expense, net
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20,851
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25,081
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Income before income taxes
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29,148
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43,906
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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3,382
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(167
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Net income
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25,766
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44,073
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Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
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(663
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224
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Net income attributable to Amkor
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$
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25,103
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$
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44,297
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Net income attributable to Amkor per common share:
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Basic
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$
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0.13
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$
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0.24
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Diluted
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$
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0.10
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$
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0.18
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Shares used in computing per common share amounts:
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Basic
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194,067
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183,226
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Diluted
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277,585
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282,509
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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March 31,
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December 31,
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2011
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2010
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(In thousands, except per share data)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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392,951
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$
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404,998
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Restricted cash
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19,712
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17,782
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Accounts receivable:
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Trade, net of allowances
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349,398
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392,327
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Other
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19,152
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17,970
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Inventories
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185,642
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191,072
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Other current assets
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43,928
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37,918
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Total current assets
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1,010,783
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1,062,067
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Property, plant and equipment, net
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1,558,835
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1,537,226
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Intangibles, net
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12,236
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13,524
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Investments
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29,473
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28,215
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Restricted cash
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1,940
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1,945
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Other assets
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88,306
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93,845
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Total assets
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$
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2,701,573
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$
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2,736,822
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
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$
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132,620
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$
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150,081
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Trade accounts payable
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406,110
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443,333
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Accrued expenses
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165,388
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178,794
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Total current liabilities
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704,118
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772,208
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Long-term debt
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960,908
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964,219
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Long-term debt, related party
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150,000
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250,000
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Pension and severance obligations
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109,779
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103,543
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Other non-current liabilities
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12,336
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10,171
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Total liabilities
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1,937,141
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2,100,141
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Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)
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Equity:
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Amkor stockholders equity:
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares
authorized, designated Series A, none issued
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000 shares
authorized, 197,178 and
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183,467 shares issued, and 197,061 and 183,420 shares
outstanding, in 2011 and 2010, respectively
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197
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183
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Additional paid-in capital
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1,607,942
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1,504,927
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Accumulated deficit
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(865,167
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(890,270
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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14,991
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15,457
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Treasury stock, at cost, 117 and 47 shares in 2011 and
2010, respectively
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(862
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(284
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Total Amkor stockholders equity:
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757,101
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630,013
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Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
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7,331
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6,668
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Total equity
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764,432
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636,681
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Total liabilities and equity
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$
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2,701,573
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$
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2,736,822
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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For the Three Months
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Ended March 31,
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2011
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2010
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(In thousands)
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net income
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$
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25,766
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$
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44,073
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Depreciation and amortization
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83,442
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75,805
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Other operating activities and non-cash items
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4,896
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(1,419
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Changes in assets and liabilities
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6,123
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(14,730
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Net cash provided by operating activities
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120,227
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103,729
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Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment
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(113,881
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(67,092
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Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
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278
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364
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Financing lease payment from unconsolidated affiliate
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3,020
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4,896
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Other investing activities
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(1,057
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(6,168
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(111,640
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(68,000
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Cash flows from financing activities:
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Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
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3,261
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Payments under revolving credit facilities
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(34,253
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Proceeds from issuance of short-term working capital facility
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15,000
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15,000
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Payments of short-term working capital facility
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(15,000
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(15,000
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Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
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38,824
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Payments of long-term debt
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(20,413
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(13,661
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Payments for debt issuance costs
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(166
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Proceeds from issuance of stock through stock compensation plans
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627
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399
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Payments of tax withholding for restricted shares
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(696
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Net cash used in financing activities
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(20,482
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(5,596
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Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents
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(152
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(66
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
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(12,047
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30,067
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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404,998
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395,406
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$
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392,951
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$
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425,473
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the period for:
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Interest
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$
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3,609
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$
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4,623
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Income taxes
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6,842
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1,081
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Non cash investing and financing activities:
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Common stock issuance for conversion of related party 6.25%
convertible subordinated notes
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$
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100,000
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$
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Unaudited)
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1.
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Interim
Financial Statements
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Basis of Presentation. The Consolidated
Financial Statements and related disclosures as of
March 31, 2011 and for the three months ended
March 31, 2011 and 2010, are unaudited, pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). The December 31,
2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited
financial statements, but does not include all disclosures
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America (U.S.). Certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) have
been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. In our opinion, these financial statements include
all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for the fair statement of the results for
the interim periods. These financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements included in our
Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed
on
Form 10-K
with the SEC on February 24, 2011. The results of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references
to Amkor, we, us,
our or the company are to Amkor
Technology, Inc. and our subsidiaries.
The U.S. dollar is our reporting currency and the
functional currency for the majority of our foreign
subsidiaries. For our subsidiaries and affiliate in Japan, the
local currency is the functional currency.
Use of Estimates. The Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP,
using managements best estimates and judgments where
appropriate. These estimates and judgments affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
The estimates and judgments will also affect the reported
amounts for certain revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ materially from these
estimates and judgments.
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2.
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New
Accounting Standards
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Recently
Adopted Standards
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update
(ASU) 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair
Value Measurements, which amended Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value
Measurements, to require additional disclosures related to
activity within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. These
provisions of the ASU are effective for reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2010. Our adoption of these
provisions on January 1, 2011, did not have an impact on
our financial statements.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, Revenue
Recognition (Topic 605) Multiple-Deliverable
Revenue Arrangements, which supersedes certain guidance in
ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition Multiple Element
Arrangements. This topic requires an entity to allocate
arrangement consideration at the inception of an arrangement to
all of its deliverables based on their relative selling prices.
This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning
after June 15, 2010. Our adoption of ASU
2009-13 on
January 1, 2011, did not have an impact on our financial
statements.
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3.
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Share-Based
Compensation Plans
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All of our share-based compensation to employees, including
grants of employee stock options and restricted shares, are
measured at fair value and expensed over the service period
(generally the vesting period). The following
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
table presents share-based compensation expense attributable to
stock options and restricted shares. There is no deferred income
tax benefit in either period.
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For the Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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2011
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2010
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(In thousands)
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Stock options
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$
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579
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$
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622
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Restricted shares
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1,442
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306
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Total share-based compensation expense
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$
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2,021
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$
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928
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The following table presents share-based compensation expense as
included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
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For the Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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2011
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2010
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(In thousands)
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Cost of sales
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$
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1
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$
|
7
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
1,757
|
|
|
|
820
|
|
Research and development
|
|
|
263
|
|
|
|
101
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense
|
|
$
|
2,021
|
|
|
$
|
928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
Options
The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the
three months ended March 31, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Per Share
|
|
|
Term (Years)
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
|
|
|
7,843
|
|
|
$
|
10.26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(122
|
)
|
|
|
5.15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired
|
|
|
(588
|
)
|
|
|
11.32
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
7,133
|
|
|
$
|
10.25
|
|
|
|
3.27
|
|
|
$
|
2,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fully vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
7,089
|
|
|
$
|
10.27
|
|
|
|
3.24
|
|
|
$
|
2,043
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
6,515
|
|
|
$
|
10.42
|
|
|
|
2.88
|
|
|
$
|
1,870
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The intrinsic value of options exercised for the three months
ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, was $0.3 million and
$0.1 million, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2011 and 2010, cash received for stock option
exercises was $0.6 million and $0.4 million,
respectively. There was no tax benefit realized. The related
cash receipts are included in financing activities in the
accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Total unrecognized compensation expense from stock options,
including a forfeiture estimate, was approximately
$2.6 million as of March 31, 2011, which is expected
to be recognized over a weighted-average
-6-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
period of 1.5 years beginning April 1, 2011. To the
extent the actual forfeiture rate is different than what we have
anticipated, share-based compensation related to these awards
will be different from our expectations.
Restricted
Shares
The following table summarizes our restricted share activity for
the three months ended March 31, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Grant-Date
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Fair Value
|
|
|
Nonvested at December 31, 2010
|
|
|
372
|
|
|
$
|
5.96
|
|
Awards granted
|
|
|
805
|
|
|
|
7.71
|
|
Awards vested
|
|
|
(256
|
)
|
|
|
7.85
|
|
Awards forfeited
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
7.22
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
901
|
|
|
$
|
6.96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards vested include 142,000 shares for retirement
eligible recipients whose restricted shares are treated for
accounting and tax purposes as if vested when they meet the
retirement eligible date. The fair value of these shares upon
vesting during 2011 was $1.1 million. Of those
142,000 shares, 51,000 shares were withheld to satisfy
tax withholding obligations and are treated as treasury stock,
at a cost of $0.4 million.
The valuation of restricted stock shares is determined based on
the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of
grant and amortized on a straight-line basis over the four year
vesting period. The unrecognized compensation cost, including a
forfeiture estimate, was $5.3 million as of March 31,
2011, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average
period of approximately 3.2 years beginning April 1,
2011. To the extent that the actual forfeiture rate is different
than what we have anticipated, the share-based compensation
expense related to these awards will be different from our
expectations.
Our income tax expense of $3.4 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2011, primarily reflects $2.2 million
of expense related to income taxes at certain of our foreign
operations, $0.5 million of foreign withholding taxes, and
$0.7 million of deferred taxes on our investment in
J-Devices. Our income tax expense reflects income taxed in
foreign jurisdictions where we benefit from tax holidays. At
March 31, 2011, we had U.S. net operating loss
carryforwards totaling $388.6 million, which expire at
various times through 2030. Additionally, at March 31,
2011, we had $67.6 million of
non-U.S. net
operating loss carryforwards, the vast majority of which will
expire at various times through 2018.
We maintain a valuation allowance on all of our U.S. net
deferred tax assets, including our net operating loss
carryforwards. We also have valuation allowances on deferred tax
assets in certain foreign jurisdictions. Such valuation
allowances are released as the related tax benefits are realized
on our tax returns or when sufficient net positive evidence
exists to conclude it is more likely than not that the deferred
tax assets will be realized.
Our gross unrecognized tax benefits increased from
$10.5 million at December 31, 2010, to
$10.8 million as of March 31, 2011 primarily due to a
change in the reserve resulting from the evaluation of new
information obtained during the quarter. At March 31, 2011,
substantially all of our unrecognized tax benefits would reduce
our effective tax rate, if recognized. We are seeking rulings
from local taxing authorities to confirm the availability of
unrecognized tax benefits related to revenue attribution and
eligibility for certain tax incentives. The rulings are
currently expected within the next twelve months, at which time
our unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by up to
$8.2 million. Our unrecognized tax benefits are subject to
change as examinations of tax years are
-7-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
completed. Tax return examinations involve uncertainties and
there can be no assurances that the outcome of examinations will
be favorable.
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by
dividing net income (loss) attributable to Amkor common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of
common shares outstanding includes restricted shares held by
retirement eligible recipients and excludes treasury stock.
Unvested share-based compensation awards that contain
nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are
considered participating securities and are included in the
computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class
method. As discussed in Note 3, we grant restricted shares
which entitle recipients to voting and nonforfeitable dividend
rights from the date of grant. As a result, we have applied the
two-class method to determine earnings per share.
Diluted EPS is computed on the basis of the weighted average
number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive
potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive
potential common shares include outstanding stock options,
unvested restricted shares and convertible debt. The following
table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted EPS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Amkor
|
|
$
|
25,103
|
|
|
$
|
44,297
|
|
Income allocated to participating securities
|
|
|
(116
|
)
|
|
|
(114
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income available to Amkor common shareholders
|
|
|
24,987
|
|
|
|
44,183
|
|
Adjustment for dilutive securities on net income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income allocated to participating securities in basic
calculation
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on 2.5% convertible notes due 2011, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
329
|
|
Interest on 6.25% convertible notes due 2013, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,592
|
|
Interest on 6.0% convertible notes due 2014, net of tax
|
|
|
4,026
|
|
|
|
4,026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Amkor diluted
|
|
$
|
29,129
|
|
|
$
|
50,130
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding basic
|
|
|
194,067
|
|
|
|
183,226
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options
|
|
|
417
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
Unvested restricted shares
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
57
|
|
2.5% convertible notes due 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,918
|
|
6.25% convertible notes due 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,351
|
|
6.0% convertible notes due 2014
|
|
|
82,658
|
|
|
|
82,658
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted
|
|
|
277,585
|
|
|
|
282,509
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Amkor per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
0.13
|
|
|
$
|
0.24
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
0.18
|
|
-8-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the potential shares of common
stock that were excluded from diluted EPS, because the effect of
including these potential shares was antidilutive:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Stock options
|
|
|
5,531
|
|
|
|
6,898
|
|
2.5% convertible notes due 2011
|
|
|
2,918
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.25% convertible notes due 2013
|
|
|
2,819
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total potentially dilutive shares
|
|
|
11,268
|
|
|
|
6,898
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.
|
Equity
and Comprehensive Income
|
The following table reflects the changes in equity and
comprehensive income attributable to both Amkor and the
noncontrolling interests:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
|
|
|
Noncontrolling
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to Amkor
|
|
|
Interests
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Equity at December 31, 2010
|
|
$
|
630,013
|
|
|
$
|
6,668
|
|
|
$
|
636,681
|
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
25,103
|
|
|
|
663
|
|
|
|
25,766
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to unrealized components of defined benefit pension
plan, net of tax
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
Cumulative translation adjustment
|
|
|
(567
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(567
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(464
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(464
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
24,639
|
|
|
|
663
|
|
|
|
25,302
|
|
Treasury stock acquired through surrender of shares for tax
withholding
|
|
|
(696
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(696
|
)
|
Issuance of stock through employee share-based compensation plans
|
|
|
627
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
627
|
|
Share-based compensation expense
|
|
|
2,021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,021
|
|
Conversion of debt to common stock
|
|
|
100,497
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,497
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity at March 31, 2011
|
|
$
|
757,101
|
|
|
$
|
7,331
|
|
|
$
|
764,432
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-9-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
|
|
|
Noncontrolling
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to Amkor
|
|
|
Interests
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Equity at December 31, 2009
|
|
$
|
383,209
|
|
|
$
|
6,492
|
|
|
$
|
389,701
|
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
44,297
|
|
|
|
(224
|
)
|
|
|
44,073
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to unrealized components of defined benefit pension
plan, net of tax
|
|
|
74
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
74
|
|
Cumulative translation adjustment
|
|
|
(660
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(660
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(586
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(586
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
43,711
|
|
|
|
(224
|
)
|
|
|
43,487
|
|
Treasury stock acquired through surrender of shares for tax
withholding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of stock through employee share-based compensation plans
|
|
|
399
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
399
|
|
Share-based compensation expense
|
|
|
928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity at March 31, 2010
|
|
$
|
428,247
|
|
|
$
|
6,268
|
|
|
$
|
434,515
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Raw materials and purchased components
|
|
$
|
137,615
|
|
|
$
|
145,043
|
|
Work-in-process
|
|
|
48,027
|
|
|
|
46,029
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total inventories
|
|
$
|
185,642
|
|
|
$
|
191,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-10-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
|
|
8.
|
Property,
Plant and Equipment
|
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Land
|
|
$
|
106,338
|
|
|
$
|
106,338
|
|
Land use rights
|
|
|
19,945
|
|
|
|
19,945
|
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
|
857,380
|
|
|
|
838,237
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
2,823,111
|
|
|
|
2,749,445
|
|
Software and computer equipment
|
|
|
180,409
|
|
|
|
176,376
|
|
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment
|
|
|
20,634
|
|
|
|
20,611
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
17,374
|
|
|
|
50,610
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,025,191
|
|
|
|
3,961,562
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(2,466,356
|
)
|
|
|
(2,424,336
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
$
|
1,558,835
|
|
|
$
|
1,537,226
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table reconciles our activity related to property,
plant and equipment additions as reflected on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets to property, plant and equipment purchases as
presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment additions
|
|
$
|
104,993
|
|
|
$
|
72,737
|
|
Net change in related accounts payable and deposits
|
|
|
8,888
|
|
|
|
(5,645
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
|
|
$
|
113,881
|
|
|
$
|
67,092
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired intangibles as of March 31, 2011, consist of the
following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Patents and technology rights
|
|
$
|
52,607
|
|
|
$
|
(48,163
|
)
|
|
$
|
4,444
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
16,940
|
|
|
|
(9,148
|
)
|
|
|
7,792
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangibles
|
|
$
|
69,547
|
|
|
$
|
(57,311
|
)
|
|
$
|
12,236
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired intangibles as of December 31, 2010, consist of
the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Patents and technology rights
|
|
$
|
52,587
|
|
|
$
|
(47,864
|
)
|
|
$
|
4,723
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
16,940
|
|
|
|
(8,139
|
)
|
|
|
8,801
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangibles
|
|
$
|
69,527
|
|
|
$
|
(56,003
|
)
|
|
$
|
13,524
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-11-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets for the three
months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, was $1.3 million
and $1.2 million, respectively. Based on the amortizing
assets recognized in our balance sheet at March 31, 2011,
amortization for each of the next five years is estimated as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
2011 Remaining
|
|
$
|
3,944
|
|
2012
|
|
|
3,722
|
|
2013
|
|
|
3,352
|
|
2014
|
|
|
640
|
|
2015
|
|
|
338
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total amortization
|
|
$
|
12,236
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Ownership
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Ownership
|
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate
|
|
$
|
29,473
|
|
|
|
30.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
28,215
|
|
|
|
30.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments
|
|
$
|
29,473
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
28,215
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J-Devices
Corporation
On October 30, 2009, Amkor and Toshiba Corporation
(Toshiba) invested in Nakaya Microdevices
Corporation (NMD) and formed a joint venture to
provide semiconductor assembly and final testing services in
Japan. As a result of the transaction, NMD is now owned 60% by
the existing shareholders of NMD, 30% by Amkor and 10% by
Toshiba and has changed its name to J-Devices. J-Devices is a
variable interest entity, but as we are not the primary
beneficiary, the investment is accounted for as an
unconsolidated affiliate.
Our investment includes our 30% equity interest and call options
to acquire additional equity interests. Under the equity method
of accounting, we recognize our 30% proportionate share of
J-Devices net income or loss which includes
J-Devices income taxes in Japan, during each accounting
period. In addition, we record equity method adjustments for the
amortization of a basis difference as our carrying value
exceeded our equity in the net assets of J-Devices at the date
of investment and other adjustments required by the equity
method. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010,
our equity in earnings in J-Devices, net of J-Devices
income taxes in Japan, was $1.5 million and
$1.1 million, respectively.
In conjunction with entering into the joint venture, one of our
existing subsidiaries in Japan purchased assembly and test
equipment from Toshiba and leased the equipment to J-Devices
under an agreement which is
-12-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
accounted for as a direct financing lease. For the three months
ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized
$0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in
interest income. Our lease receivables consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Current (Other accounts receivable)
|
|
$
|
12,985
|
|
|
$
|
13,122
|
|
Non-current (Other assets)
|
|
|
19,713
|
|
|
|
23,201
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total lease receivable
|
|
$
|
32,698
|
|
|
$
|
36,323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Payroll and benefits
|
|
$
|
54,410
|
|
|
$
|
69,903
|
|
Customer advances and deferred revenue
|
|
|
37,106
|
|
|
|
34,164
|
|
Accrued interest
|
|
|
28,010
|
|
|
|
12,332
|
|
Income taxes payable
|
|
|
2,431
|
|
|
|
10,422
|
|
Accrued severance plan obligations (Note 13)
|
|
|
6,470
|
|
|
|
6,131
|
|
Other accrued expenses
|
|
|
36,961
|
|
|
|
45,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accrued expenses
|
|
$
|
165,388
|
|
|
$
|
178,794
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-13-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Following is a summary of short-term borrowings and long-term
debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Debt of Amkor Technology, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior secured credit facilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$100 million revolving credit facility, LIBOR +
2.25%-2.75%, due April 2015
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Senior notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.25% Senior notes due June 2016
|
|
|
264,283
|
|
|
|
264,283
|
|
7.375% Senior notes due May 2018
|
|
|
345,000
|
|
|
|
345,000
|
|
Senior subordinated notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.5% Convertible senior subordinated notes due May 2011
|
|
|
42,579
|
|
|
|
42,579
|
|
6.0% Convertible senior subordinated notes due April 2014,
$150 million related party
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
Subordinated notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.25% Convertible subordinated notes due December 2013,
related party
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
Debt of subsidiaries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital facility, LIBOR + 1.7%, due January 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,000
|
|
Working capital facility, LIBOR + 2.8%, due January 2012
|
|
|
15,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term loan TIBOR + 0.65%, due July 2011
|
|
|
1,516
|
|
|
|
2,680
|
|
Term loan TIBOR + 0.8%, due September 2012
|
|
|
16,973
|
|
|
|
19,848
|
|
Term loan, bank funding rate-linked base rate + 1.99% due
May 2013
|
|
|
118,000
|
|
|
|
123,000
|
|
Term loan, bank base rate + 0.5% due April 2014
|
|
|
139,282
|
|
|
|
149,996
|
|
Term loan,
90-day
primary commercial paper rate + 0.835% due April 2015
|
|
|
50,895
|
|
|
|
51,042
|
|
Revolving credit facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured equipment and property financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
872
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,243,528
|
|
|
|
1,364,300
|
|
Less: Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(132,620
|
)
|
|
|
(150,081
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt (including related party)
|
|
$
|
1,110,908
|
|
|
$
|
1,214,219
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There have been no borrowings under our senior secured credit
facility as of March 31, 2011; however, we have utilized
$0.4 million of the available letter of credit
sub-limit of
$25.0 million. The borrowing base for the revolving credit
facility is based on the amount of our eligible accounts
receivable, which exceeded $100.0 million as of
March 31, 2011. This facility includes a number of
affirmative and negative covenants, which could restrict our
operations. If we were to default under the first lien revolving
credit facility, we would not be permitted to draw additional
amounts, and the banks could accelerate our obligation to pay
all outstanding amounts.
In November 2005, we issued $100.0 million of our
6.25% Convertible Subordinate Notes due December 2013 (the
December 2013 Notes) in a private placement to
Mr. James J. Kim, our Executive Chairman of the Board of
Directors, and certain Kim family members. When they became
callable in December 2010, we announced a call
-14-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
for redemption of the entire $100.0 million aggregate
principal amount of the December 2013 Notes. Holders of all
$100.0 million of the outstanding December 2013 Notes
converted their notes into an aggregate of
13,351,131 shares of our common stock in January 2011.
There was no gain or loss recorded as a result of the
conversion. Forfeited accrued interest of $0.9 million and
unamortized deferred debt costs of $0.4 million were
included in the net carrying amount of the debt recorded to our
capital accounts upon conversion.
In January 2009, Amkor Assembly & Test (Shanghai) Co,
Ltd. (AATS), a Chinese subsidiary, entered into a
$50.0 million U.S. dollar denominated working capital
facility agreement with a Chinese bank maturing in January 2011.
The facility was collateralized with certain real property and
buildings in China. Principal amounts borrowed were required to
be repaid within twelve months of the drawdown date and could be
prepaid at any time without penalty. In January 2011, the
outstanding balance of $15.0 million was repaid at
maturity. In January 2011, AATS entered into a new
$50.0 million U.S. dollar denominated working capital
facility agreement with the same Chinese bank maturing in
January 2013. The new facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.8%
(3.25% as of March 31, 2011), which is payable in
semi-annual payments. All other terms and conditions are
consistent with the prior facility. At March 31, 2011,
$15.0 million was outstanding under the facility. In April
2011, an additional $5.0 million was drawn on the facility.
The working capital facility contains certain affirmative and
negative covenants, which could restrict our operations. If we
were to default on our obligations under any of these
facilities, we would not be permitted to draw additional
amounts, and the lenders could accelerate our obligation to pay
all outstanding amounts.
In April 2010, Amkor Technology Taiwan Ltd, a Taiwanese
subsidiary, entered into a 1.5 billion Taiwan dollar
(approximately $47 million at inception) term loan with a
Taiwanese bank due April 2015. The term loan accrues interest at
the 90-day
commercial paper rate plus 0.835%. The interest rate at
March 31, 2011, was 2.293%. The term loan is collateralized
with certain land, buildings, and equipment in Taiwan. In March
2011, we amended the principal repayment schedule. As a result,
semiannual principal payments of 150 million Taiwan dollars
(approximately $5.1 million) will begin in April 2012 and
the remaining 600 million Taiwan dollars (approximately
$20.4 million) will be due on the final maturity date.
Our secured bank debt agreements and the indentures governing
our outstanding notes contain a number of affirmative and
negative covenants which could restrict our operations. We were
in compliance with all of our covenants as of March 31,
2011.
|
|
13.
|
Pension
and Severance Plans
|
Foreign
Pension Plans
Our Philippine, Taiwanese and Japanese subsidiaries sponsor
defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all of
their respective employees who are not covered by statutory
plans. Charges to expense are based upon actuarial analyses. The
components of net periodic pension cost for these defined
benefit plans are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Components of net periodic pension cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost
|
|
$
|
1,628
|
|
|
$
|
1,450
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
909
|
|
|
|
914
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(875
|
)
|
|
|
(572
|
)
|
Amortization of transitional obligation
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Amortization of prior service cost
|
|
|
78
|
|
|
|
70
|
|
Recognized actuarial loss
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net periodic pension cost
|
|
$
|
1,764
|
|
|
$
|
1,872
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-15-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we contributed
less than $0.1 million to the pension plans. We expect to
contribute approximately $3.5 million during the remainder
of 2011.
Korean
Severance Plan
Our Korean subsidiary participates in an accrued severance plan
that covers employees and directors with at least one year of
service. Eligible employees are entitled to receive a lump-sum
payment upon termination of employment, based on their length of
service, seniority and average monthly wages at the time of
termination. Accrued severance benefits are estimated assuming
all eligible employees were to terminate their employment at the
balance sheet date. Our contributions to the National Pension
Plan of the Republic of Korea are deducted from accrued
severance benefit liabilities.
The provision recorded for severance benefits for the three
months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $5.7 million
and $4.2 million, respectively. The balance recorded in
non-current pension and severance obligations for accrued
severance at our Korean subsidiary was $88.2 million and
$82.5 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31,
2010, respectively.
|
|
14.
|
Fair
Value Measurements
|
The accounting framework for determining fair value includes a
hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the
information used to measure fair value, which enables the reader
of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop
those measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of three
tiers as follows: Level 1, defined as quoted market prices
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2, defined as inputs other than Level 1 that are
observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices
for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that
are not active, model-based valuation techniques for which all
significant assumptions are observable in the market, or other
inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable
market data for substantially the full term of the assets or
liabilities; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs
that are not corroborated by market data.
Assets
and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring
basis
Our financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a
recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents and restricted
cash. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are invested
in U.S. money market funds and various U.S. and
foreign bank operating and time deposit accounts, which are due
on demand or carry a maturity date of less than three months
when purchased. No restrictions have been imposed on us
regarding withdrawal of balances with respect to our cash and
cash equivalents as a result of liquidity or other credit market
issues affecting the money market funds we invest in or the
counterparty financial institutions holding our deposits. Money
market funds and restricted cash are valued using quoted market
prices in active markets for identical assets as summarized in
the following table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active
|
|
Significant
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Markets for
|
|
Other
|
|
Significant
|
|
|
|
|
Identical
|
|
Observable
|
|
Unobservable
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
Inputs
|
|
Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
(Level 1)
|
|
(Level 2)
|
|
(Level 3)
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
Cash equivalent money market funds
|
|
$
|
99,342
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
99,342
|
|
Restricted cash money market funds
|
|
|
19,712
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,712
|
|
-16-
AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Assets
and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a
Nonrecurring Basis
We measure certain assets and liabilities, including property,
plant and equipment, intangible assets and an equity investment,
at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Such measurements are
generally obtained from third party appraisal reports.
Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment included in
cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and
2010, were $1.0 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
Financial
Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring
Basis
We measure the fair value of our debt on a quarterly basis for
disclosure purposes. The following table presents the financial
instruments that are not recorded at fair value but which
require fair value disclosure as of March 31, 2011 and
December 31, 2010:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Carrying value of debt
|
|
$
|
1,243,528
|
|
|
$
|
1,364,300
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of debt
|
|
$
|
1,633,320
|
|
|
$
|
1,806,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The estimated fair value of the debt is based primarily on
quoted market prices reported on the respective balance sheet
dates for our senior and senior subordinated notes. The
estimated fair value for the debt of our subsidiaries is based
on market based assumptions including current borrowing rates
for similar types of borrowing arrangements adjusted for
duration, optionality, and risk profile.
|
|
15.
|
Commitments
and Contingencies
|
We have a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit
facility that matures in April 2015. The facility has a letter
of credit
sub-facility
of $25.0 million. As of March 31, 2011, we have
$0.4 million of standby letters of credit outstanding and
have an additional $24.6 million available for letters of
credit. Such standby letters of credit are used in the ordinary
course of our business and are collateralized by our cash
balances.
We generally warrant that our services will be performed in a
professional and workmanlike manner and in compliance with our
customers specifications. We accrue costs for known
warranty issues. Historically, our warranty costs have been
immaterial.
Legal
Proceedings
We are involved in claims and legal proceedings and we may
become involved in other legal matters arising in the ordinary
course of our business. We evaluate these claims and legal
matters on a
case-by-case
basis to make a determination as to the impact, if any, on our
business, liquidity, results of operations, financial condition
or cash flows. Except as indicated below, we currently believe
that the ultimate outcome of these claims and proceedings,
individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material
adverse impact to us. Our evaluation of the potential impact of
these claims and legal proceedings on our business, liquidity,
results of operations, financial condition or cash flows could
change in the future. Attorney fees related to legal matters are
expensed as incurred.
Arbitration
Proceedings with Tessera, Inc.
On March 2, 2006, Tessera, Inc. filed a request for
arbitration with the International Court of Arbitration of the
International Chamber of Commerce (the ICC),
captioned Tessera, Inc. v. Amkor Technology, Inc. The
subject matter of the arbitration was a license agreement
(License Agreement) entered into between Tessera and
our predecessor in 1996.
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
On October 27, 2008, the arbitration panel in that
proceeding issued an interim order in this matter. While the
panel found that most of the packages accused by Tessera were
not subject to the patent royalty provisions of the License
Agreement, the panel did find that past royalties were due to
Tessera as damages for some infringing packages. The panel also
denied Tesseras request to terminate the License Agreement.
On January 9, 2009, the panel issued the final damage award
in this matter awarding Tessera $60.6 million in damages
for past royalties due under the License Agreement. The award
was for the period March 2, 2002 through December 1,
2008. The final award, plus interest, and the royalties through
December 2008 amounting to $64.7 million, was expensed in
2008 and paid when due in February 2009.
We have been calculating, accruing and paying royalties under
the License Agreement for periods subsequent to December 1,
2008, using the same methodology specified in the panels
interim order for calculating damages for past royalties.
Tessera has made repeated statements to customers and others
claiming that we are in breach of the royalty provisions of the
License Agreement. We informed Tessera that we are in full
compliance with the License Agreement and of our intent to
continue making the royalty payments when due in accordance with
the terms of the License Agreement.
On August 7, 2009, we filed a request for arbitration in
the ICC against Tessera, captioned Amkor Technology,
Inc. v. Tessera, Inc. We have instituted this action in
order to obtain declaratory relief confirming that we are a
licensee in good standing under our 1996 License Agreement with
Tessera and that the License Agreement remains in effect. We are
also seeking damages and injunctive relief regarding
Tesseras tortious interference with our contractual
relations and prospective economic advantage, including
Tesseras false and misleading statements questioning our
status as a licensee under the License Agreement.
On November 2, 2009, Tessera filed an answer to our request
for arbitration and counterclaims in the ICC. In the answer and
counterclaims, Tessera denies Amkors claims. Tessera also
alleges breach of contract, seeking termination of the License
Agreement and asserting that Amkor owes Tessera additional
royalties under the License Agreement, including royalties for
use of thirteen U.S. and six foreign patents that Tessera
did not assert in the previous arbitration. Tessera also alleges
that Amkor has tortiously interfered with Tesseras
prospective business relationships and seeks damages. Tessera
claims that the amount in dispute is approximately
$100 million. On February 17, 2011, Tessera sent Amkor
a notice of termination of the License Agreement.
We filed our response to Tesseras answer on
January 15, 2010, denying Tesseras claims and filed a
motion with the panel seeking priority consideration and phased
early determination of issues from the previous arbitration
decision, including the proper method for calculating royalties
under the License Agreement for periods subsequent to
December 1, 2008. On March 28, 2010, the panel granted
our request for priority consideration and phased early
determination. The first hearing regarding the issues from the
previous arbitration of royalty calculations, including the
proper method for calculating royalties under the License
Agreement, was held in December 2010 and a decision is expected
in the first half of 2011. The hearing on Tesseras
assertion of infringement on additional patents and the payment
of additional royalties under the License Agreement relating to
the additional asserted patents is currently scheduled for
August 2011.
While we believe we are a licensee in good standing and are
paying all royalties to Tessera due under the License Agreement,
the outcome of this matter is uncertain and an adverse decision
could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations, cash flows and financial condition.
In connection with the new arbitration proceeding, we have
deposited $17.0 million in an escrow account, which is
classified as restricted cash in current assets at
March 31, 2011. This amount represents our good faith
estimate of the disputed amount of royalties that we expected
Tessera to allege that we owe on packages assembled by us for
one of our customers for the period from December 2, 2008
through December 31, 2010. We do not believe that the funds
held in escrow are owed to Tessera and these funds may only be
distributed upon the order of the panel in the current
arbitration proceeding.
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Amkor
Technology, Inc. v. Carsem (M) Sdn Bhd, Carsem
Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, and Carsem Inc.
On November 17, 2003, we filed a complaint against Carsem
(M) Sdn Bhd, Carsem Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, and Carsem Inc.
(collectively Carsem) with the International Trade
Commission (ITC) in Washington, D.C., alleging
infringement of our United States Patent Nos. 6,433,277;
6,455,356 and 6,630,728 (collectively the Amkor
Patents) and seeking, under Section 337 of the Tariff
Act of 1930, an exclusion order barring the importation by
Carsem of infringing products. We allege that by making, using,
selling, offering for sale, or importing into the U.S. the
Carsem Dual and Quad Flat No-Lead Packages, Carsem has infringed
on one or more of our MicroLeadFrame packaging technology
claims in the Amkor Patents.
On November 18, 2003, we also filed a complaint in the
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
California, alleging infringement of the Amkor Patents and
seeking an injunction enjoining Carsem from further infringing
the Amkor Patents, compensatory damages, and treble damages due
to willful infringement plus interest, costs and attorneys
fees. This District Court action has been stayed pending
resolution of the ITC case.
The ITC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conducted an
evidentiary hearing during July and August of 2004 in Washington
D.C. and, on November 18, 2004, issued an Initial
Determination that Carsem infringed some of our patent claims
relating to our MicroLeadFrame package technology, that
some of our 21 asserted patent claims are valid, that we have a
domestic industry in our patents, and that all of our asserted
patent claims are enforceable. However, the ALJ did not find a
statutory violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act.
We filed a petition in November 2004 to have the ALJs
ruling reviewed by the full International Trade Commission. On
March 31, 2005, the ITC ordered a new claims construction
related to various disputed claim terms and remanded the case to
the ALJ for further proceedings. On November 9, 2005, the
ALJ issued an Initial Determination on remand finding that
Carsem infringed some of our patent claims and that Carsem had
violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act.
On remand, the ITC had also authorized the ALJ to reopen the
record on certain discovery issues related to a subpoena of
documents from a third party. An order by the U.S. District
Court for the District of Columbia enforcing the subpoena became
final on January 9, 2009, and the third party produced
documents pursuant to the subpoena.
On July 1, 2009, the Commission remanded the investigation
for a second time to the ALJ to reopen the record to admit into
evidence documents and related discovery obtained from the
enforcement of the above-referenced third-party subpoena.
Following a
two-day
hearing, on October 30, 2009, the ALJ issued an Initial
Determination reaffirming his prior ruling that the Carsem Dual
and Quad Flat No-Lead Packages infringe some of Amkors
patent claims relating to MicroLeadFrame package
technology, that all of Amkors asserted patent claims are
valid, and that Carsem violated Section 337 of the Tariff
Act.
On December 16, 2009, the Commission ordered a review of
the ALJs Initial Determination. On February 18, 2010,
the Commission reversed a finding by the ALJ on the issue of
whether a certain invention constitutes prior art to
Amkors asserted patents. The Commission remanded the
investigation to the ALJ to make further findings in light of
the Commissions ruling. On March 22, 2010, the ALJ
issued a Supplemental Initial Determination. Although the
ALJs ruling did not disturb the prior finding that Carsem
Dual and Quad Flat No-Lead Packages infringe some of
Amkors patent claims relating to MicroLeadFrame
technology, the ALJ found that some of Amkors patent
claims are invalid and, as a result, the ALJ did not find a
statutory violation of the Tariff Act. On July 20, 2010,
the Commission issued a Notice of Commission Final
Determination, in which the Commission determined that there is
no violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act and
terminated the investigation. We have appealed the
Commissions ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Federal Circuit.
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
We have two reportable segments, packaging and test. Packaging
and test are integral steps in the process of manufacturing
semiconductor devices and our customers will engage with us for
both packaging and test services, or just packaging or test
services.
Packaging
Services
We offer a broad range of package formats and services designed
to provide our customers with a full array of packaging
solutions. The differentiating characteristics of package
formats can include: (1) size, (2) number of
electrical connections, (3) thermal and electrical
characteristics, (4) number of chips incorporated,
(5) types of interconnect technologies employed, and
(6) integration of active and passive components.
Test
Services
We provide a complete range of semiconductor testing services
including wafer testing or probe, various types of final
testing, strip testing and complete
end-of-line
test services up to and including final shipping. Testing
solutions vary depending upon the complexity of the device.
The accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as
those for our Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole. We
evaluate our operating segments based on gross profit and gross
property, plant and equipment. We do not specifically identify
and allocate total assets by operating segment. Summarized
financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in
the following table. The other column reflects other
corporate adjustments to net sales and gross profit and the
property, plant and equipment of our sales and corporate offices.
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Packaging
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Test
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Other
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Total
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(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
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Net sales
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$
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597,807
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67,132
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11
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$
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664,950
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Gross profit
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$
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111,305
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15,487
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(106
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)
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$
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126,686
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
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Net sales
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$
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580,587
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65,063
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88
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$
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645,738
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Gross profit
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$
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122,110
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15,221
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(375
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$
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136,956
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Gross Property, Plant and Equipment
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March 31, 2011
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$
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3,069,977
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809,949
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145,265
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$
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4,025,191
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December 31, 2010
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$
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3,018,216
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800,125
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|
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143,221
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$
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3,961,562
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17.
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Exit
Activities and Reductions in Force
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As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our manufacturing
operations and manage costs, we regularly evaluate our staffing
levels and facility requirements compared to business needs. The
following table summarizes our exit activities and reduction in
force initiatives associated with these activities.
Charges represents the initial
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AMKOR
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
charge related to the exit activity. Cash Payments
consists of the utilization of Charges.
Non-cash Amounts for the three months ended
March 31, 2010, consist of asset impairments.
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Employee
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Separation
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Contractual
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Asset
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Costs
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Obligations
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Impairments
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Total
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(In thousands)
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Accrual at December 31, 2010
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$
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670
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$
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|
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$
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$
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670
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Charges
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38
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|
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38
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Cash Payments
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(565
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)
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(565
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)
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|
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Accrual at March 31, 2011
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$
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143
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$
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$
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$
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143
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Employee
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Separation
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Contractual
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Asset
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Costs
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Obligations
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Impairments
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Total
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(In thousands)
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Accrual at December 31, 2009
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$
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3,938
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$
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2,813
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$
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$
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6,751
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Charges
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867
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41
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|
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282
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1,190
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Cash Payments
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(397
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)
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(2,854
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)
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(3,251
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)
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Non-cash Amounts
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(282
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)
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(282
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Accrual at March 31, 2010
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$
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4,408
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$
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$
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$
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4,408
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Singapore
Manufacturing Operations
In June 2009, we communicated to our employees the decision to
wind-down and exit our manufacturing operations in Singapore. We
have completed our exit as of December 31, 2010. This
wind-down affected approximately 600 employees and enabled
us to improve our cost structure by consolidating factories. The
majority of the machinery and equipment was relocated to and
utilized in other factories. We own a facility in Singapore
which is being actively marketed for sale. At March 31,
2011, the related net book value of $13.1 million is
classified as held for sale and included in other current assets.
The liability for one-time involuntary termination benefits for
employees that provided service beyond a minimum retention
period was recognized over the service period. During the three
months ended March 31, 2011, charges for termination
benefits were not significant. During the three months ended
March 31, 2010, we recorded charges for termination
benefits of $0.9 million, of which $0.6 million, and
$0.3 million were recorded in cost of sales and selling,
general and administrative expenses, respectively.
Contractual obligation costs, asset impairments and other costs
are included in costs of goods sold. In January 2010, we
made a final payment related to the early termination of our
lease of one of our facilities that was vacated and relief from
our existing $1.1 million asset retirement obligation
related to the leased property. Asset impairments of
$0.3 million during the three months ended March 31,
2010, relate to non-transferable machinery and equipment.
All amounts accrued at March 31, 2011, are classified in
current liabilities.
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Item 2.
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Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the federal securities laws, including but not
limited to statements regarding: (1) the amounts, timing
and focus of our expected capital investments, (2) our
ability to fund our operating activities for the next twelve
months, (3) the effect of capacity utilization rates on our
gross margin, (4) the expiration of tax holidays in
jurisdictions in which we operate and expectations regarding our
effective tax rate, (5) the release of valuation allowances
related to taxes in the future, (6) the expected use of
future cash flows, if any, for the expansion of our business,
capital expenditures and the repayment of debt, (7) our
repurchase or repayment of outstanding debt or the conversion of
convertible debt in the future, (8) payment of dividends,
(9) compliance with our covenants, (10) expected
contributions to defined benefit pension plans,
(11) liability for unrecognized tax benefits, (12) the
effect of foreign currency exchange rate exposure on our
financial results, (13) the volatility of the trading price
of our common stock, (14) changes to our internal controls,
(15) expectations regarding supply chain disruptions due to
the Japan earthquake and (16) other statements that are not
historical facts. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terminology such as
may, will, should,
expects, plans, anticipates,
believes, estimates,
predicts, potential,
continue, intend or the negative of
these terms or other comparable terminology. Because such
statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including those set
forth in the following discussion as well as in Part II,
Item 1A Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report.
The following discussion provides information and analysis of
our results of operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2011 and our liquidity and capital resources. You
should read the following discussion in conjunction with
Item 1, Financial Statements in this Quarterly
Report as well as other reports we file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).
Overview
Amkor is one of the worlds leading providers of outsourced
semiconductor packaging and test services. Packaging and test
are integral steps in the process of manufacturing semiconductor
devices. The semiconductor manufacturing process begins with the
fabrication of tiny transistor elements into complex patterns of
electronic circuitry on silicon wafers, thereby creating large
numbers of individual semiconductor devices or integrated
circuits on each wafer (generally referred to as
chips or die). Each device on the wafer
is tested and the wafer is cut into pieces called chips. The
chips are attached through wire bonding to a substrate or
leadframe, or to a substrate in the case of flip chip
interconnect, and then encased in a protective material. For a
wafer-level package, the electrical interconnections are created
directly on the surface of the wafer without a substrate or
leadframe. The packages are then tested using sophisticated
equipment to ensure that each packaged chip meets its design and
performance specifications.
Our packages are designed based on application and chip specific
requirements including the type of interconnection technology
employed, size, thickness, and electrical, mechanical and
thermal performance. We are able to provide turnkey packaging
and test solutions including semiconductor wafer bump, wafer
probe, wafer backgrind, package design, assembly, test and drop
shipment services.
Our customers include, among others: Altera Corporation;
Broadcom Corporation; Infineon Technologies, AG; International
Business Machines Corporation (IBM); LSI
Corporation; Qualcomm Incorporated; Sony Corporation; ST
Microelectronics, Pte.; Texas Instruments, Inc. and Toshiba
Corporation. The outsourced semiconductor packaging and test
market is very competitive. We also compete with the internal
semiconductor packaging and test capabilities of many of our
customers.
On March 11, 2011, operations at our facility in Kitakami,
Japan, were interrupted by the Tohoku earthquake near Sendai.
Our Kitakami facility is located approximately 90 miles
from Sendai and 130 miles north of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
power plant. The facility suffered some minor damage to
buildings and equipment during the earthquake, but is well
inland and was not affected by the tsunami. However, there was a
complete shutdown of power and other utilities. Repairs and
clean-up
began shortly after the earthquake, and the facility is
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now fully operational. Our facility in Kitakami is our smallest
operation in both units and revenue, generating approximately
$10 million of monthly sales prior to the earthquake. The
facility provides services to a few Japan-based customers.
Japan is a major supplier of semiconductors, silicon wafers,
specialty chemicals, substrates, equipment and other supplies to
the electronics industry. Since the earthquake, we have been
working closely with our customers and suppliers to analyze the
situation, identify the potential exposure, and mitigate the
risk, where possible. Despite these efforts, we currently expect
that supply chain disruptions, particularly relating to the
availability of substrates and wafers, may negatively impact our
second quarter results.
Our net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2011,
were $665.0 million compared to $645.7 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2010. The growth was driven
primarily by demand for products in our communications end
market, with notable strength in flip chip packages. Our unit
demand decreased to 2.1 billion units during the three
months ended March 31, 2011, compared to 2.5 billion
units during the three months ended March 31, 2010. The
decrease in units is primarily attributable to a shift in our
product mix, with sales growth attributed to chip scale
packaging solutions with a higher average sales price per unit,
while our other package types declined. In addition, net sales
in the three months ended March 31, 2011, were reduced by
approximately $6 million due to the impact of the Japan
earthquake.
Gross margin of 19.1% for the three months ended March 31,
2011, was down from 21.2% for the three months ended
March 31, 2010. Gross margin in the three months ended
March 31, 2011, decreased from the prior year period due to
several factors, including decreased utilization of our
packaging assets, the increased cost of gold used in many of our
wirebond packages and the negative impact of foreign currency
exchange rate movements. Also affecting gross margin in the
three months ended March 31, 2011, were increased labor and
other manufacturing costs.
Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011,
was $25.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared
with net income of $44.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted
share, for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The
decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in gross
profit and increases in selling, general and administrative
expenses and income tax expense during the three months ended
March 31, 2011. Partially offsetting these increased
expenses was a decline in interest expense.
Our capital additions totaled $105.0 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $72.7 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Our spending was
focused primarily on new capacity for flip chip assembly and
test services in support of communications. We expect our
capital additions for the full year 2011 will be approximately
$450 million.
Cash provided by operating activities was $120.2 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared with
cash provided by operating activities of $103.7 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2010. We experienced
positive free cash flow of $6.3 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2011, which decreased
$30.3 million from the prior year comparable period. The
decrease in free cash flow was primarily due to increased
purchases of property, plant and equipment which were partially
offset by increased collections on accounts receivable. We
define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating
activities less investing activities related to the acquisition
of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow is not defined
by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(U.S. GAAP) and a reconciliation of free cash
flow to net cash provided by operating activities is set forth
under the caption Cash Flows below. Please see
Liquidity and Capital Resources and Cash
Flows below for a further analysis of the change in our
balance sheet and cash flows during the first three months of
2011.
We believe our financial position and liquidity are sufficient
to fund our operating activities for at least the next twelve
months. At March 31, 2011, our cash and cash equivalents
totaled approximately $393.0 million with an aggregate of
$99.1 million of debt due through the end of 2011.
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Results
of Operations
The following table sets forth certain operating data as a
percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:
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2011
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2010
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Net sales
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
Gross margin
|
|
|
19.1
|
%
|
|
|
21.2
|
%
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
12.5
|
%
|
|
|
11.7
|
%
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
|
|
10.7
|
%
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
4.4
|
%
|
|
|
6.8
|
%
|
Net income attributable to Amkor
|
|
|
3.8
|
%
|
|
|
6.9
|
%
|
Net
Sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
664,950
|
|
|
$
|
645,738
|
|
|
$
|
19,212
|
|
|
|
3.0
|
%
|
Packaging net sales
|
|
|
597,807
|
|
|
|
580,587
|
|
|
|
17,220
|
|
|
|
3.0
|
%
|
Test net sales
|
|
|
67,132
|
|
|
|
65,063
|
|
|
|
2,069
|
|
|
|
3.2
|
%
|
Net Sales. Net sales in the three months ended
March 31, 2011, increased compared to the three months
ended March 31, 2010. Communications continued to drive our
sales growth in the current period, supported by notable
strength in flip chip packages. The strength in this area was
partially offset by a decrease in sales for consumer electronics
and networking. In addition, net sales in the three months ended
March 31, 2011, were reduced by approximately
$6 million due to the impact of the Japan earthquake on our
facility in Kitakami, Japan.
Packaging Net Sales. Packaging net sales in
the three months ended March 31, 2011, increased compared
to the three months ended March 31, 2010. Packaging unit
volume decreased 0.4 billion units in the three months
ended March 31, 2011 to 2.1 billion units, compared to
2.5 billion units in the three months ended March 31,
2010. Sales in absolute dollars increased despite a decrease in
units. This is primarily attributable to growth in chip scale
packaging solutions with higher average sales prices per unit,
while our other package types declined.
Test Net Sales. Test net sales in the three
months ended March 31, 2011, increased compared to the
three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase is
primarily attributable to a shift in the mix of test services
provided. Wafer probe, which has a higher average sales price
per unit, increased in the current period. This increase was
partially offset by a decrease in striptest, with lower average
sales prices per unit.
Cost
of Sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
$
|
538,264
|
|
|
$
|
508,782
|
|
|
$
|
29,482
|
|
|
|
5.8
|
%
|
Our cost of sales consists principally of materials, labor,
depreciation and manufacturing overhead. Since a substantial
portion of the costs at our factories is fixed, relatively
modest increases or decreases in capacity utilization rates can
have a significant effect on our gross margin.
Material costs as a percentage of net sales increased to 42.8%
for the three months ended March 31, 2011, from 41.9% for
the three months ended March 31, 2010. Material costs in
absolute dollars also increased in the three months ended
March 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to a higher
mix of flip chip packages with higher material content as a
percentage of net sales and the increased cost of gold used in
many of our wirebond packages.
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Labor costs as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.2% for
the three months ended March 31, 2011, from 13.2% for the
three months ended March 31, 2010. Labor costs in absolute
dollars also increased in the three months ended March 31,
2011. Labor costs were negatively impacted by foreign currency
exchange rate movements in the three months ended March 31,
2011, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010, as
substantially all of our manufacturing operations workforce is
paid in local currencies. Also contributing to the increase was
higher headcount during the current period, as we increased our
headcount in support of increased customer demand.
Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net sales increased
to 23.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2011, from
23.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Other
manufacturing costs in absolute dollars also increased in the
three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is
primarily attributable to increased depreciation as a result of
the increase in our property, plant and equipment in the current
period due to capital spending during 2010. Other manufacturing
costs were also negatively impacted by foreign currency exchange
rate movements in the three months ended March 31, 2011,
compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010.
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
$
|
126,686
|
|
|
$
|
136,956
|
|
|
$
|
(10,270
|
)
|
Gross margin
|
|
|
19.1
|
%
|
|
|
21.2
|
%
|
|
|
(2.1
|
)%
|
Gross profit and gross margin for the three months ended
March 31, 2011, decreased compared to the three months
ended March 31, 2010. While net sales increased, our cost
of sales was negatively impacted by several factors which
decreased gross profit and gross margin. Utilization of our
packaging assets in the three months ended March 31, 2011,
was lower than the three months ended March 31, 2010;
however, we controlled costs across the company to minimize the
impact of decreased utilization on our gross margin. Material
costs were impacted by the increased cost of gold used in many
of our wirebond packages. Headcount was higher in the current
period compared to the prior period, resulting in increased
labor costs. Other manufacturing costs were impacted by
increased depreciation expense resulting from increased
property, plant and equipment. In addition, gross profit and
gross margin were negatively impacted by foreign currency
exchange rate movements in the three months ended March 31,
2011.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Packaging gross profit
|
|
$
|
111,305
|
|
|
$
|
122,110
|
|
|
$
|
(10,805
|
)
|
Packaging gross margin
|
|
|
18.6
|
%
|
|
|
21.0
|
%
|
|
|
(2.4
|
)%
|
Packaging Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross
margin for packaging for the three months ended March 31,
2011, decreased compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2010. The decrease in gross profit was primarily
attributable to lower utilization, the increased cost of gold
used in many of our wirebond packages, the mix of packaging
services provided, and increased labor costs related to higher
headcount in the current period. To minimize the impact of
decreased utilization on our gross margin, we controlled costs
across the company.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Test gross profit
|
|
$
|
15,487
|
|
|
$
|
15,221
|
|
|
$
|
266
|
|
|
|
|
|
Test gross margin
|
|
|
23.1
|
%
|
|
|
23.4
|
%
|
|
|
(0.3
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
Test Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross
margin for test for the three months ended March 31, 2011,
remained consistent with the three months ended March 31,
2010. The test services with a higher than average sales price
per unit that contributed to the increase in test net sales also
have a higher cost per unit, which offset the increase in sales.
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Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
$
|
64,558
|
|
|
$
|
56,296
|
|
|
$
|
8,262
|
|
|
|
14.7
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three
months ended March 31, 2011, increased compared to the
three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase was
primarily driven by increased employee compensation and benefit
costs, including share-based compensation, as well as an
increase in depreciation expense associated with the
implementation of our global enterprise resource planning
information system and increased professional fees.
Research
and Development
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Research and development
|
|
$
|
12,129
|
|
|
$
|
11,673
|
|
|
$
|
456
|
|
|
|
3.9
|
%
|
Research and development activities are currently focused on
developing new package interconnect solutions and test services
and improving the efficiency and capabilities of our existing
production processes. Our key areas for research and development
initiatives are focused on 3D packaging, advanced flip chip
packaging, advanced micro-electromechanical system packaging and
testing, fine pitch copper pillar bumping and packaging,
laminate and leadframe packaging, Through Mold Via and Through
Silicon Via technologies, wafer level fan out technology, wafer
level processing, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended
March 31, 2011, remained consistent with the three months
ended March 31, 2010, both in dollars and as a percentage
of net sales of 1.8%.
Other
Expense, Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Other expense, net
|
|
$
|
20,851
|
|
|
$
|
25,081
|
|
|
$
|
(4,230
|
)
|
|
|
(16.9
|
)%
|
Other expense, net for the three months ended March 31,
2011, decreased compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2010. This decrease was driven by a
$4.8 million reduction in interest expense, including
related party interest expense, during the current period
resulting from reduced debt levels in 2011, debt refinanced with
lower interest rate instruments during the second quarter of
2010, and the conversion in January 2011 of our
6.25% Convertible Notes due 2013. Partially offsetting the
decrease is a $0.8 million increase in foreign currency
loss in the current period from the remeasurement of certain
subsidiaries balance sheet items.
Income
Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages)
|
|
Income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
$
|
3,382
|
|
|
$
|
(167
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,549
|
|
|
|
2125.1
|
%
|
Generally, our effective tax rate is substantially below the
U.S. federal tax rate of 35% because we have experienced
taxable losses in the U.S. and our income is taxed in
foreign jurisdictions where we benefit from tax holidays or tax
rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate. Income tax
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011, is
attributable to income tax on profits earned in certain foreign
jurisdictions, foreign withholding taxes, and deferred taxes on
our investment in J-Devices. The tax benefit for the three
months ended March 31, 2010, is attributable to
$1.1 million of tax expense in certain foreign
jurisdictions, foreign withholding taxes, and minimum taxes
offset by reductions in unrecognized tax benefits.
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During 2011, our subsidiaries in China, Korea, the Philippines
and Taiwan operated under tax holidays which will expire in
whole or in part at various dates through 2015. We expect our
effective tax rate to increase as the tax holidays expire so
that the income earned in these jurisdictions will be subject to
higher statutory income tax rates.
At March 31, 2011, we had U.S. net operating loss
carryforwards totaling $388.6 million which expire at
various times through 2030. Additionally, at March 31,
2011, we had $67.6 million of
non-U.S. net
operating loss carryforwards, which expire at various times
through 2018. We maintain a valuation allowance on all of our
U.S. net deferred tax assets, including our net operating
loss carryforwards, and on deferred tax assets in certain
foreign jurisdictions. We will release such valuation allowances
as the related tax benefits are realized on our tax returns or
when sufficient positive evidence exists to conclude that it is
more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be
realized.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We assess our liquidity based on our current expectations
regarding sales, operating expenses, capital spending and debt
service requirements. Based on this assessment, we believe that
our cash flow from operating activities together with existing
cash and cash equivalents and availability under our revolving
credit facility will be sufficient to fund our working capital,
capital expenditure and debt service requirements for at least
the next twelve months. Thereafter, our liquidity will continue
to be affected by, among other things, volatility in the global
economy and credit markets, the performance of our business, our
capital expenditure levels and our ability to either repay debt
out of operating cash flow or refinance debt at or prior to
maturity with the proceeds of debt or equity offerings. There is
no assurance that we will generate the necessary net income or
operating cash flows to meet the funding needs of our business
beyond the next twelve months due to a variety of factors,
including the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and
the other factors discussed in Part II, Item 1A
Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report.
Our primary source of cash and the source of funds for our
operations are cash flows from our operations, current cash and
cash equivalents, borrowings under available debt facilities, or
proceeds from any additional debt or equity financings. As of
March 31, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of
$393.0 million and availability of $99.6 million under
our $100.0 million first lien senior secured revolving
credit facility. We expect cash flows to be used in the
operation and expansion of our business, making capital
expenditures, paying principal and interest on our debt and for
other corporate purposes.
We sponsor an accrued severance plan for our Korean subsidiary
which under existing tax laws in Korea, limits our ability to
currently deduct related severance expenses accrued under that
plan. The purpose of these limitations is to encourage companies
to migrate to a defined contribution or defined benefit plan;
however, if we retain our existing severance plan, we will be
required to pay increased taxes. If we decide to adopt a new
plan, we would be required to significantly fund the existing
liability. Our Korean severance liability was $94.7 million
as of March 31, 2011.
We operate in a capital intensive industry. Servicing our
current and future customers requires that we incur significant
operating expenses and make significant capital expenditures,
which are generally made in advance of the related revenues and
without any firm customer commitments.
We have debt of $1,243.5 million outstanding at
March 31, 2011, of which $132.6 million is current.
This includes $250.0 million of our 6.0% Convertible Notes
due 2014, which we expect will be converted into equity rather
than being paid at maturity. At March 31, 2011, we have an
aggregate of $99.1 million of debt coming due through the
end of 2011, and $97.2 million of debt due in 2012.
In January 2011, all $100.0 million of our
6.25% Convertible Notes due 2013 were converted into an
aggregate of 13,351,131 shares of our common stock.
In March 2011, we amended the principal repayment schedule of
our term loan in Taiwan. As a result, semiannual principal
payments of 150 million Taiwan dollars (approximately
$5.1 million) will begin in April 2012 and the remaining
600 million Taiwan dollars (approximately
$20.4 million) will be due on the final maturity date.
The interest payments required on our debt are substantial. For
example, we paid $96.6 million of interest in 2010. We
refer you to Contractual Obligations below for a
summary of principal and interest payments.
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In order to reduce leverage and future cash interest payments,
we may from time to time repurchase our outstanding notes for
cash or exchange shares of our common stock for our outstanding
notes. Any such transaction may be made in the open market or
through privately negotiated transactions and are subject to the
terms of our indentures and other debt agreements, market
conditions, and other factors. Our 9.25% Senior Notes due
2016 will become callable in June 2011.
Certain debt agreements have restrictions on dividend payments
and the repurchase of stock and subordinated securities,
including our convertible notes. These restrictions are
determined by defined calculations which include net income. We
have never paid a dividend to our stockholders, and we do not
have any current plans to do so.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants at March 31,
2011, and expect to remain in compliance with these covenants
for at least the next twelve months.
Capital
Additions
Our capital additions for the three months ended March 31,
2011, were $105.0 million. Our spending was focused
primarily on new capacity for flip chip assembly and test
services in support of communications. We expect that our
capital additions for the full year 2011 will be approximately
$450 million. Ultimately, the amount of our 2011 capital
additions will depend on several factors including, among
others, the performance of our business, the need for additional
capacity to service anticipated customer demand and the
availability of cash flow from operations or financing. The
following table reconciles our activity related to property,
plant and equipment additions as presented on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets to property, plant and equipment purchases
reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment additions
|
|
$
|
104,993
|
|
|
$
|
72,737
|
|
Net change in related accounts payable and deposits
|
|
|
8,888
|
|
|
|
(5,645
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
|
|
$
|
113,881
|
|
|
$
|
67,092
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows
Cash provided by operating activities was $120.2 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to cash
provided by operating activities of $103.7 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2010. We experienced positive
free cash flow of $6.3 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2011, which decreased $30.3 million from the
prior year comparable period primarily due to increased
purchases of property, plant and equipment which were partially
offset by increased collections on accounts receivable.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and
financing activities for the three months ended March 31,
2011 and 2010, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2010
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$
|
120,227
|
|
|
$
|
103,729
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
(111,640
|
)
|
|
|
(68,000
|
)
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
(20,482
|
)
|
|
|
(5,596
|
)
|
Operating activities: Our cash flow from
operating activities for the three months ended March 31,
2011, increased by $16.5 million compared to the prior year
comparable period. Operating income for the three months ended
March 31, 2011, adjusted for depreciation and amortization,
other operating activities and non-cash items, decreased
$5.0 million. The decrease is primarily attributable to
decreased gross profit and the related decrease in net income.
This decrease was offset by interest expense savings of
$4.8 million in the three months ended
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March 31, 2011, as a result of reduced debt levels in 2011,
debt refinanced with lower interest rate instruments during the
second quarter of 2010, and the conversion in January 2011 of
the December 2013 Notes.
Changes in assets and liabilities increased operating cash flow
for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the
three months ended March 31, 2010. Inventory and accounts
receivable have decreased more in the three months ended
March 31, 2011, compared to the comparable period in 2010,
reflecting usage of existing inventories and improved collection
of receivables. The decrease in inventory and accounts
receivable were partially offset by decreases in accounts
payable and accrued expenses during the same period.
Investing activities: Our cash flows used in
investing activities for the three months ended March 31,
2011, increased by $43.6 million. This increase was
primarily due to a $46.8 million increase in purchases of
property, plant and equipment. Our capital additions were
focused primarily on new capacity for flip chip assembly and
test services in support of communications.
Financing activities: Our cash flows used in
financing activities for the three months ended March 31,
2011, increased by $14.9 million. The net cash used in
financing activities for the three months ended March 31,
2011, was primarily driven by $20.4 million of repayments
on our term loans at our Korean subsidiary and other foreign
amortizing debt. The net cash used in financing activities for
the three months ended March 31, 2010, was primarily driven
by the $10.7 million repayment on our term loan at our
Korean subsidiary. Partially offsetting this repayment was the
$34.3 million repayment of two existing revolving lines of
credit at one of our Japanese subsidiaries using the proceeds
from two new terms loans at that subsidiary totaling
3.5 billion Japanese yen (approximately $38.8 million).
We provide the following supplemental data to assist our
investors and analysts in understanding our liquidity and
capital resources. We define free cash flow as net cash provided
by operating activities less investing activities related to the
acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow is
not defined by U.S. GAAP and our definition of free cash
flow may not be comparable to similar companies and should not
be considered a substitute for cash flow measures in accordance
with U.S. GAAP. We believe free cash flow provides our
investors and analysts useful information to analyze our
liquidity and capital resources.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
$
|
120,227
|
|
|
$
|
103,729
|
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(113,881
|
)
|
|
|
(67,092
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Free cash flow
|
|
$
|
6,346
|
|
|
$
|
36,637
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual
Obligations
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at
March 31, 2011, and the effect such obligations are
expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future
periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments due for year Ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2011 -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Remaining
|
|
2012
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
2015
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
(In thousands)
|
|
Total debt(1)
|
|
$
|
1,243,528
|
|
|
$
|
99,107
|
|
|
$
|
97,170
|
|
|
$
|
136,066
|
|
|
$
|
281,633
|
|
|
$
|
20,269
|
|
|
$
|
609,283
|
|
Scheduled interest payment obligations(2)
|
|
|
401,910
|
|
|
|
74,521
|
|
|
|
74,067
|
|
|
|
69,155
|
|
|
|
58,320
|
|
|
|
50,014
|
|
|
|
75,833
|
|
Purchase obligations(3)
|
|
|
105,780
|
|
|
|
105,780
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease obligations
|
|
|
38,033
|
|
|
|
6,273
|
|
|
|
7,326
|
|
|
|
7,059
|
|
|
|
6,951
|
|
|
|
5,614
|
|
|
|
4,810
|
|
Severance obligations(4)
|
|
|
94,706
|
|
|
|
4,917
|
|
|
|
6,213
|
|
|
|
5,781
|
|
|
|
5,378
|
|
|
|
5,021
|
|
|
|
67,396
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contractual obligations
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|
$
|
1,883,957
|
|
|
$
|
290,598
|
|
|
$
|
184,776
|
|
|
$
|
218,061
|
|
|
$
|
352,282
|
|
|
$
|
80,918
|
|
|
$
|
757,322
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(1) |
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The decrease in our total debt from December 31, 2010, is
primarily due to the conversion of the entire
$100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the December
2013 Notes into our common stock in January 2011, as well as the
repayment of $19.8 million of annual amortizing debt. |
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(2) |
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Scheduled interest payment obligations were calculated using
stated coupon rates for fixed rate debt and interest rates
applicable at March 31, 2011, for variable rate debt. |
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(3) |
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Represents capital-related purchase obligations outstanding at
March 31, 2011, for capital additions. |
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(4) |
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Represents estimated benefit payments for our Korean subsidiary
severance plan. |
In addition to the obligations identified in the table above,
other non-current liabilities recorded in our Consolidated
Balance Sheet at March 31, 2011, include:
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$21.5 million of foreign pension plan obligations for which
the timing and actual amount of funding required is uncertain.
We expect to contribute approximately $3.5 million to the
defined benefit pension plans during the remainder of 2011.
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$6.4 million net liability associated with unrecognized tax
benefits. Due to the uncertainty regarding the amount and the
timing of any future cash outflows associated with our
unrecognized tax benefits, we are unable to reasonably estimate
the amount and period of ultimate settlement, if any, with the
various taxing authorities.
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Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2011, we had no off-balance sheet
guarantees or other off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in
Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC
Regulation S-K,
other than our operating lease obligations described above in
Contractual Obligations.
Contingencies,
Indemnifications and Guarantees
We refer you to Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial
Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report
for a discussion of our contingencies related to litigation and
other legal matters. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur in
these matters, there exists the possibility of a material
adverse impact on our business, liquidity, results of
operations, financial position and cash flows in the period in
which the ruling occurs. The potential impact from legal
proceedings on our business, liquidity, results of operations,
financial position and cash flows could change in the future.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies are disclosed in our Annual
Report on
Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2010. During the three
months ended March 31, 2011, there have been no significant
changes in our critical accounting policies as reported in our
2010 Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
New
Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements, see
Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in
Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
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Item 3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Market
Risk Sensitivity
We are exposed to market risks, primarily related to foreign
currency and interest rate fluctuations. In the normal course of
business, we employ established policies and procedures to
manage the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency values
and changes in interest rates. Our use of derivative
instruments, including forward exchange contracts, has been
historically insignificant; however, we continue to evaluate the
use of hedge instruments to manage currency and other risk. We
did not enter into any derivative transactions in the three
months ended March 31, 2011, and have no outstanding
contracts as of March 31, 2011.
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Foreign
Currency Risks
We currently do not have forward contracts or other instruments
to reduce our exposure to foreign currency gains and losses,
although we do use natural hedging techniques to reduce foreign
currency rate risk.
The U.S. dollar is our reporting currency and the
functional currency for the majority of our foreign subsidiaries
including our largest subsidiaries in Korea and the Philippines
and also our subsidiaries in Taiwan, China and Singapore. For
our subsidiaries and affiliate in Japan, the local currency is
the functional currency.
We have foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with the
remeasurement of monetary assets and monetary liabilities on our
Consolidated Balance Sheet that are denominated in currencies
other than the functional currency. We performed a sensitivity
analysis of our foreign currency exposure as of March 31,
2011, to assess the potential impact of fluctuations in exchange
rates for all foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Assuming a 10% adverse movement for all currencies against the
U.S. dollar as of March 31, 2011, our income before
income taxes would have been approximately $22 million
lower.
In addition, we have foreign currency exchange rate exposure on
our results of operations. For the three months ended
March 31, 2011, approximately 91% of our net sales were
denominated in U.S. dollars. Our remaining net sales were
principally denominated in Japanese yen and Korean won for local
country sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2011,
approximately 60% of our cost of sales and operating expenses
were denominated in U.S. dollars and were largely for raw
materials and factory supplies. The remaining portion of our
cost of sales and operating expenses was principally denominated
in the Asian currency where our production facilities are
located and was largely for labor and utilities. To the extent
that the U.S. dollar weakens against these Asian-based
currencies, similar foreign currency denominated transactions in
the future will result in higher sales and higher operating
expenses, with increased operating expenses having the greater
impact on our financial results. Similarly, our sales and
operating expenses will decrease if the U.S. dollar
strengthens against these foreign currencies. We performed a
sensitivity analysis of our foreign currency exposure as of
March 31, 2011, to assess the potential impact of
fluctuations in exchange rates for all foreign denominated sales
and expenses. Assuming a 10% adverse movement from the three
months ended March 31, 2011, exchange rates of the
U.S. dollar compared to all of these Asian-based currencies
as of March 31, 2011, our operating income would have been
approximately $19.2 million lower.
There are inherent limitations in the sensitivity analysis
presented, primarily due to the assumption that foreign exchange
rate movements across multiple jurisdictions are similar and
would be linear and instantaneous. As a result, the analysis is
unable to reflect the potential effects of more complex market
or other changes that could arise which may positively or
negatively affect our results of operations.
We have foreign currency exchange rate exposure on our
stockholders equity as a result of the translation of our
subsidiaries and an affiliate where the local currency is the
functional currency. To the extent the U.S. dollar
strengthens against the local currency, the translation of these
foreign currency denominated transactions will result in reduced
sales, operating expenses, assets and liabilities. Similarly,
our sales, operating expenses, assets and liabilities will
increase if the U.S. dollar weakens against the local
currencies. The effect of foreign exchange rate translation on
our Consolidated Balance Sheet for the three months ended
March 31, 2011 and 2010, was a net foreign translation loss
of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and
was recognized as an adjustment to equity through other
comprehensive loss.
Interest
Rate Risks
We have interest rate risk with respect to our long-term debt.
As of March 31, 2011, we had a total of
$1,243.5 million of debt of which 72.5% was fixed rate debt
and 27.5% was variable rate debt. Our variable rate debt
principally relates to our foreign borrowings and any amounts
outstanding under our $100.0 million revolving line of
credit, of which no amounts were drawn as of March 31,
2011. The fixed rate debt consists of senior notes and senior
subordinated notes. As of December 31, 2010, we had a total
of $1,364.3 million of debt of which 73.4% was fixed rate
debt and 26.6% was variable rate debt. Changes in interest rates
have different impacts on the fixed and variable rate portions
of our debt portfolio. A change in interest rates on the fixed
portion of the debt portfolio impacts the fair value of the debt
instrument but has no impact on interest expense or cash flows.
A change in
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interest rates on the variable portion of the debt portfolio
impacts the interest incurred and cash flows but does not
generally impact the fair value of the instrument. The fair
value of the convertible notes is also impacted by changes in
the market price of our common stock.
The table below presents the interest rates, maturities and fair
value of our fixed and variable rate debt as of March 31,
2011:
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2011 -
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Remaining
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2012
|
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2013
|
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2014
|
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2015
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Thereafter
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Total
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Fair Value
|
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Long term debt:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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Fixed rate debt (In thousands)
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$
|
42,579
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|
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$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
250,000
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
609,283
|
|
|
$
|
901,862
|
|
|
$
|
1,280,354
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|
Average interest rate
|
|
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2.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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6.0
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%
|
|
|
|
|
|
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8.2
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%
|
|
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7.3
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%
|
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|
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Variable rate debt (In thousands)
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$
|
56,528
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|
|
$
|
97,170
|
|
|
$
|
136,066
|
|
|
$
|
31,633
|
|
|
$
|
20,269
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
341,666
|
|
|
$
|
352,966
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Average interest rate
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|
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3.6
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%
|
|
|
3.5
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%
|
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4.3
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%
|
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3.2
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%
|
|
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2.3
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%
|
|
|
|
|
|
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3.7
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%
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For information regarding the fair value of our long-term debt,
see Note 14 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in
Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Equity
Price Risks
We have convertible notes that are convertible into our common
stock. If investors were to decide to convert their notes to
common stock, our future earnings would benefit from a reduction
in interest expense and our common stock outstanding would be
increased. If we paid a premium to induce such conversion, our
earnings could include an additional charge.
Further, the trading price of our common stock has been and is
likely to continue to be highly volatile and could be subject to
wide fluctuations. Such fluctuations could impact our decision
or ability to utilize the equity markets as a potential source
of our funding needs in the future.
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Item 4.
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Controls
and Procedures
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Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed
to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our
periodic reports to the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs
rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, based on
the definition of disclosure controls and procedures
in
Rule 13a-15(e)
and
Rule 15d-15(e)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In
designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures,
management recognizes that any disclosure controls and
procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired
control objectives, and management necessarily is required to
apply their judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship
of possible disclosure controls and procedures.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of
the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of March 31, 2011, and concluded those
disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that
date.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the three months ended
March 31, 2011, that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
As previously reported, we are implementing a new enterprise
resource planning system in a multi-year program on a world-wide
basis. During 2011, we expect to roll out additional modules at
a foreign subsidiary.
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.
|
Legal
Proceedings
|
Information about legal proceedings is set forth in Note 15
to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I,
Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
The factors discussed below are cautionary statements that
identify important factors and risks that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated by the
forward-looking statements contained in this report. For more
information regarding the forward-looking statements contained
in this report, see the introductory paragraph to Part I,
Item 2 of this Quarterly Report. You should carefully
consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together
with all of the other information included in this report, in
considering our business and prospects. The risks and
uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing
Amkor. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to
us also may impair our business operations. The occurrence of
any of the following risks could affect our business, liquidity,
results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Dependence
on the Highly Cyclical Semiconductor and Electronic Products
Industries We Operate in Volatile Industries and
Industry Downturns and Declines in Global Economic and Financial
Conditions Could Harm Our Performance.
Our business is impacted by market conditions in the
semiconductor industry, which is cyclical by nature and impacted
by broad economic factors, such as world-wide gross domestic
product and consumer spending. The semiconductor industry has
experienced significant and sometimes prolonged downturns in the
past. For example, the recent financial crisis and global
recession resulted in a downturn in the semiconductor industry
that adversely affected our business and results of operations
in late 2008 and in 2009.
Since our business is, and will continue to be, dependent on the
requirements of semiconductor companies for subcontracted
packaging and test services, any downturn in the semiconductor
industry or any other industry that uses a significant number of
semiconductor devices, such as consumer electronic products,
telecommunication devices, or computing devices, could have a
material adverse effect on our business and operating results.
It is difficult to predict the timing, strength or duration of
any economic slowdown or subsequent economic recovery, which, in
turn, makes it more challenging for us to forecast our operating
results, make business decisions, and identify risks that may
affect our business, sources and uses of cash, financial
condition and results of operations. Additionally, if industry
conditions deteriorate, we could suffer significant losses, as
we have in the past, which could materially impact our business,
liquidity, results of operations, financial condition and cash
flows.
Fluctuations
in Operating Results and Cash Flows Our Operating
Results and Cash Flows Have Varied and May Vary Significantly as
a Result of Factors That We Cannot Control.
Many factors, including the impact of adverse economic
conditions, could have a material adverse effect on our net
sales, gross profit, operating results and cash flows, or lead
to significant variability of quarterly or annual operating
results. Our profitability and ability to generate cash from
operations is principally dependent upon demand for
semiconductors, the utilization of our capacity, semiconductor
package mix, the average selling price of our services, our
ability to manage our capital expenditures in response to market
conditions and our ability to control our costs including labor,
material, overhead and financing costs. The recent downturn in
demand for semiconductors in late 2008 and in 2009 resulted in
significant declines in our operating results and cash flows as
capacity utilization declined.
Our net sales, gross profit, operating income and cash flows
have historically fluctuated significantly from period to period
as a result of many of the following factors, over which we have
little or no control and which we expect to continue to impact
our business:
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fluctuation in demand for semiconductors and conditions in the
semiconductor industry;
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changes in our capacity utilization rates;
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changes in average selling prices;
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changes in the mix of semiconductor packages;
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evolving package and test technology;
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absence of backlog and the short-term nature of our
customers commitments and the impact of these factors on
the timing and volume of orders relative to our production
capacity;
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changes in costs, availability and delivery times of raw
materials and components;
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changes in labor costs to perform our services;
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wage and commodity price inflation, including precious metals;
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the timing of expenditures in anticipation of future orders;
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changes in effective tax rates;
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the availability and cost of financing;
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intellectual property transactions and disputes;
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high leverage and restrictive covenants;
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warranty and product liability claims and the impact of quality
excursions and customer disputes and returns;
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costs associated with litigation judgments, indemnification
claims and settlements;
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international events, political instability, civil disturbances
or environmental or natural events, such as earthquakes, that
impact our operations;
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pandemic illnesses that may impact our labor force and our
ability to travel;
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difficulties integrating acquisitions and the failure of our
joint ventures to operate in accordance with business plans;
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our ability to attract and retain qualified employees to support
our global operations;
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loss of key personnel or the shortage of available skilled
workers;
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fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;
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delay, rescheduling and cancellation of large orders; and
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fluctuations in our manufacturing yields.
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It is often difficult to predict the impact of these factors
upon our results for a particular period. The downturn in the
global economy and the semiconductor industry increased the
risks associated with the foregoing factors as customer
forecasts became more volatile, and there was less visibility
regarding future demand and significantly increased uncertainty
regarding the economy, credit markets, and consumer demand.
These factors may have a material and adverse effect on our
business, liquidity, results of operations, financial condition
and cash flows, or lead to significant variability of quarterly
or annual operating results. In addition, these factors may
adversely affect our credit ratings which could make it more
difficult and expensive for us to raise capital and could
adversely affect the price of our securities.
High
Fixed Costs Due to Our High Percentage of Fixed
Costs, We Will Be Unable to Maintain Our Gross Margin at Past
Levels if We Are Unable to Achieve Relatively High Capacity
Utilization Rates.
Our operations are characterized by relatively high fixed costs.
Our profitability depends in part not only on pricing levels for
our packaging and test services, but also on the utilization of
our human resources and packaging and test equipment. In
particular, increases or decreases in our capacity utilization
can significantly affect gross margins since the unit cost of
packaging and test services generally decreases as fixed costs
are allocated over a
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larger number of units. In periods of low demand, we experience
relatively low capacity utilization in our operations, which
leads to reduced margins during that period. For example, we
experienced lower than optimum utilization in the three months
ended December 31, 2008, and the first half of 2009 due to
a decline in world-wide demand for our packaging and test
services which impacted our gross margin. Although our capacity
utilization at times has been strong, we cannot assure you that
we will be able to achieve consistently high capacity
utilization, and if we fail to do so, our gross margins may
decrease. If our gross margins decrease, our business,
liquidity, results of operations, financial condition and cash
flows could be materially and adversely affected.
In addition, our fixed operating costs have increased in recent
years in part as a result of our efforts to expand our capacity
through significant capital additions. Forecasted customer
demand for which we have made capital investments may not
materialize, especially if industry conditions deteriorate. As a
result, our sales may not adequately cover our substantial fixed
costs resulting in reduced profit levels or causing significant
losses, both of which may adversely impact our liquidity,
results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Guidance
Our Failure to Meet Our Guidance or Analyst Projections Could
Adversely Impact the Trading Prices of Our
Securities.
We periodically provide guidance to investors with respect to
certain financial information for future periods. Securities
analysts also periodically publish their own projections with
respect to our future operating results. As discussed above
under Fluctuations in Operating Results and Cash
Flows Our Operating Results and Cash Flows Have
Varied and May Vary Significantly as a Result of Factors That We
Cannot Control, our operating results and cash flows vary
significantly and are difficult to accurately predict.
Volatility in customer forecasts and reduced visibility caused
by economic uncertainty and fluctuations in global consumer
demand make it particularly difficult to predict future results.
To the extent we fail to meet or exceed our own guidance or the
analyst projections for any reason, the trading prices of our
securities may be adversely impacted. Moreover, even if we do
meet or exceed that guidance or those projections, the analysts
and investors may not react favorably, and the trading prices of
our securities may be adversely impacted.
Declining
Average Selling Prices The Semiconductor Industry
Places Downward Pressure on the Prices of Our Packaging and Test
Services.
Prices for packaging and test services have generally declined
over time. Historically, we have been able to partially offset
the effect of price declines by successfully developing and
marketing new packages with higher prices, such as advanced
leadframe and laminate packages, by negotiating lower prices
with our material vendors, recovering material cost increases
from our customers, and by driving engineering and technological
changes in our packaging and test processes which resulted in
reduced manufacturing costs. We expect general downward pressure
on average selling prices for our packaging and test services in
the future. If we are unable to offset a decline in average
selling prices, by developing and marketing new packages with
higher prices, reducing our purchasing costs, recovering more of
our material cost increases from our customers and reducing our
manufacturing costs, our business, liquidity, results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows could be
materially adversely affected.
Decisions
by Our Integrated Device Manufacturer Customers to Curtail
Outsourcing May Adversely Affect Our Business.
Historically, we have been dependent on the trend in outsourcing
of packaging and test services by integrated device
manufacturers, or IDMs. Our IDM customers continually evaluate
the outsourced services against their own in-house packaging and
test services. As a result, at any time and for a variety of
reasons, IDMs may decide to shift some or all of their
outsourced packaging and test services to internally sourced
capacity.
The reasons IDMs may shift their internal capacity include:
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their desire to realize higher utilization of their existing
test and packaging capacity, especially during downturns in the
semiconductor industry;
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their unwillingness to disclose proprietary technology;
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their possession of more advanced packaging and test
technologies; and
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the guaranteed availability of their own packaging and test
capacity.
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Furthermore, to the extent we limit capacity commitments for
certain customers, these customers may begin to increase their
level of in-house packaging and test capabilities, which could
adversely impact our sales and profitability and make it more
difficult for us to regain their business when we have available
capacity. Any shift or a slowdown in this trend of outsourcing
packaging and test services is likely to adversely affect our
business, liquidity, results of operations, financial condition
and cash flows.
In a downturn in the semiconductor industry, IDMs could respond
by shifting some outsourced packaging and test services to
internally serviced capacity on a short term basis. If we
experience a significant loss of IDM business, it could have a
material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows especially during
a prolonged industry downturn.
Our
Substantial Indebtedness Could Adversely Affect Our Financial
Condition and Prevent Us from Fulfilling Our
Obligations.
We have a significant amount of indebtedness. As of
March 31, 2011, our total debt balance was
$1,243.5 million, of which $132.6 million was
classified as a current liability. In addition, despite current
debt levels, the terms of the indentures governing our
indebtedness allow us or our subsidiaries to incur more debt,
subject to certain limitations. If new debt is added to our
consolidated debt level, the related risks that we now face
could intensify.
Our substantial indebtedness could:
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make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with
respect to our indebtedness, including our obligations under our
indentures to purchase notes tendered as a result of a change in
control of Amkor;
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increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and
industry conditions;
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limit our ability to fund future working capital, capital
expenditures, research and development and other general
corporate requirements;
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require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow
from operations to service payments on our debt;
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increase the volatility of the price of our common stock;
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limit our flexibility to react to changes in our business and
the industry in which we operate;
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place us at a competitive disadvantage to any of our competitors
that have less debt; and
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limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants
in our indebtedness, among other things, our ability to borrow
additional funds.
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Have Difficulty Funding Liquidity Needs
We operate in a capital intensive industry. Servicing our
current and future customers requires that we incur significant
operating expenses and continue to make significant capital
expenditures, which are generally made in advance of the related
revenues and without any firm customer commitments. During the
three months ended March 31, 2011, we had capital additions
of $105.0 million and for the full year 2011, we currently
expect to make capital additions of approximately
$450 million.
In addition, we have a significant level of debt, with
$1,243.5 million outstanding at March 31, 2011,
$132.6 million of which is current. The terms of such debt
require significant scheduled principal payments in the coming
years, including $99.1 million due in 2011,
$97.2 million due in 2012, $136.0 million due in 2013,
$281.6 million due in 2014, $20.3 million due in 2015
and $609.3 million due thereafter. The interest payments
required on our debt are also substantial. For example, in 2010,
we paid $96.6 million of interest. The sources funding our
operations, including making capital expenditures and servicing
principal and interest obligations with respect to our debt, are
cash flows from our operations, current cash and cash
equivalents, borrowings under available debt facilities, or
proceeds from any additional debt or equity financing. As of
March 31, 2011, we had
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cash and cash equivalents of $393.0 million and
availability of $99.6 million under our $100.0 million
senior secured revolving credit facility which matures in April
2015.
We assess our liquidity based on our current expectations
regarding sales, operating expenses, capital spending and debt
service requirements. Based on this assessment, we believe that
our cash flow from operating activities together with existing
cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our working
capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements for
at least the next twelve months. Thereafter, our liquidity will
continue to be affected by, among other things, the performance
of our business, our capital expenditure levels and our ability
to repay debt out of our operating cash flow or refinance the
debt with the proceeds of debt or equity offerings at or prior
to maturity. Moreover, the health of the worldwide banking
system and financial markets affects the liquidity in the global
economic environment. Volatility in fixed income, credit and
equity markets could make it difficult for us to maintain our
existing credit facilities or refinance our debt. If our
performance or access to the capital markets differs materially
from our expectations, our liquidity may be adversely impacted.
In addition, if we fail to generate the necessary net income or
operating cash flows to meet the funding needs of our business
beyond the next twelve months due to a variety of factors,
including the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and
the other factors discussed in this Risk Factors
section, our liquidity would be adversely affected.
Our
Ability To Draw On Our Current Loan Facilities May Be Adversely
Affected by Conditions in the U.S. and International Capital
Markets.
If financial institutions that have extended credit commitments
to us are adversely affected by the conditions of the
U.S. and international capital and credit markets, they may
be unable to fund borrowings under their credit commitments to
us. For example, we currently have a $100.0 million
revolving credit facility with three banks in the U.S. If
any of these banks are adversely affected by capital and credit
market conditions and are unable to make loans to us when
requested, there could be a corresponding adverse impact on our
financial condition and our ability to borrow additional funds,
if needed, for working capital, capital expenditures,
acquisitions, research and development and other corporate
purposes.
Restrictive
Covenants in the Indentures and Agreements Governing Our Current
and Future Indebtedness Could Restrict Our Operating
Flexibility.
The indentures and agreements governing our existing debt, and
debt we may incur in the future, contain, or may contain,
affirmative and negative covenants that materially limit our
ability to take certain actions, including our ability to incur
debt, pay dividends and repurchase stock, make certain
investments and other payments, enter into certain mergers and
consolidations, engage in sale leaseback transactions and
encumber and dispose of assets. In addition, our future debt
agreements may contain financial covenants and ratios.
The breach of any of these covenants by us or the failure by us
to meet any of these financial ratios or conditions could result
in a default under any or all of such indebtedness. If a default
occurs under any such indebtedness, all of the outstanding
obligations thereunder could become immediately due and payable,
which could result in a default under our other outstanding debt
and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to
other outstanding debt. The existence of such a default or event
of default could also preclude us from borrowing funds under our
revolving credit facilities. Our ability to comply with the
provisions of the indentures, credit facilities and other
agreements governing our outstanding debt and indebtedness we
may incur in the future can be affected by events beyond our
control and a default under any debt instrument, if not cured or
waived, could have a material adverse effect on us.
We
Have Significant Severance Plan Obligations Associated With Our
Manufacturing Operations in Korea Which Could Reduce Our Cash
Flow and Negatively Impact Our Financial
Condition.
We sponsor an accrued severance plan for our Korean subsidiary,
under which we have an accrued liability of $94.7 million
as of March 31, 2011. Under the Korean plan, eligible
employees are entitled to receive a lump sum payment upon
termination of their service based on their length of service,
seniority and rate of pay at the time of termination. Since our
severance plan obligation is significant, in the event of a
significant layoff or other reduction
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in our labor force in Korea, payments under the plan could have
a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition
and cash flows. In addition, existing tax laws in Korea limit
our ability to currently deduct severance expenses associated
with the current plan. These limitations are designed to
encourage companies to migrate to a defined contribution or
defined benefit plan. If we adopt a new plan retrospectively, we
would be required to significantly fund the existing liability,
which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity,
financial condition and cash flows. If we do not adopt a new
plan, we will have to pay higher taxes which could adversely
affect our liquidity, financial condition and cash flows. See
Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included
in this Quarterly Report.
If We
Fail to Maintain an Effective System of Internal Controls, We
May Not be Able to Accurately Report Financial Results or
Prevent Fraud.
Effective internal controls are necessary to provide reliable
financial reports and to assist in the effective prevention of
fraud. Any inability to provide reliable financial reports or
prevent fraud could harm our business. We must annually evaluate
our internal procedures to satisfy the requirements of
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which
requires management and our independent registered public
accounting firm to assess the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting.
As previously reported, we are implementing a new enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system in a multi-year
program on a world-wide basis. During 2010, we implemented
several significant ERP modules and expect to implement
additional ERP modules in the future. The implementation of the
ERP system represents a change in our internal control over
financial reporting. Although we continue to monitor and assess
our internal controls in the new ERP system environment as
changes are made and new modules are implemented, and have taken
additional steps to modify and enhance the design and
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting,
there is a risk that deficiencies may occur that could
constitute significant deficiencies or in the aggregate a
material weakness.
If we fail to remedy any deficiencies or maintain the adequacy
of our internal controls, we could be subject to regulatory
scrutiny, civil or criminal penalties or shareholder litigation.
In addition, failure to maintain adequate internal controls
could result in financial statements that do not accurately
reflect our operating results or financial condition.
We
Face Product Return and Liability Risks, the Risk of Economic
Damage Claims and the Risk of Negative Publicity if Our Packages
Fail.
Our packages are incorporated into a number of end products, and
our business is exposed to product return and liability risks,
the risk of economic damage claims and the risk of negative
publicity if our packages fail.
In addition, we are exposed to the product and economic
liability risks and the risk of negative publicity affecting our
customers. Our sales may decline if any of our customers are
sued on a product liability claim. We also may suffer a decline
in sales from the negative publicity associated with such a
lawsuit or with adverse public perceptions in general regarding
our customers products. Further, if our packages are
delivered with impurities or defects, we could incur additional
development, repair or replacement costs, suffer other economic
losses and our credibility and the markets acceptance of
our packages could be harmed.
Absence
of Backlog The Lack of Contractually Committed
Customer Demand May Adversely Affect Our Sales.
Our packaging and test business does not typically operate with
any material backlog. Our quarterly net sales from packaging and
test services are substantially dependent upon our
customers demand in that quarter. None of our customers
have committed to purchase any significant amount of packaging
or test services or to provide us with binding forecasts of
demand for packaging and test services for any future period, in
any material amount. In addition, our customers often reduce,
cancel or delay their purchases of packaging and test services
for a variety of reasons including industry-wide,
customer-specific and Amkor-related reasons. Since a large
portion of our costs is fixed and our expense levels are based
in part on our expectations of future revenues, we may not be
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costs in a timely manner to compensate for any sales shortfall.
If we are unable to do so, it would adversely affect our
margins, operating results, financial condition and cash flows.
Risks
Associated With International Operations We Depend
on Our Factories and Operations in China, Japan, Korea, the
Philippines and Taiwan. Many of Our Customers and
Vendors Operations Are Also Located Outside of the
U.S.
We provide packaging and test services through our factories and
other operations located in China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines
and Taiwan. Substantially all of our property, plant and
equipment is located outside of the United States. Moreover,
many of our customers and vendors operations are
located outside the U.S. The following are some of the
risks we face in doing business internationally:
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changes in consumer demand resulting from deteriorating
conditions in local economies;
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regulatory limitations imposed by foreign governments, including
limitations or taxes imposed on the payment of dividends and
other payments by
non-U.S. subsidiaries;
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fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
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political, military, civil unrest and terrorist risks,
particularly an increase in tensions between South Korea and
North Korea;
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disruptions or delays in shipments caused by customs brokers or
government agencies;
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changes in regulatory requirements, tariffs, customs, duties and
other restrictive trade barriers or policies;
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difficulties in staffing, retention and employee turnover and
managing foreign operations, including foreign labor
disruptions; and
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potentially adverse tax consequences resulting from changes in
tax laws in the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate.
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in the U.S. Tax Law Regarding Earnings Of Our Subsidiaries
Located Outside the U.S. Could Materially Affect Our Future
Results.
There have been proposals to change U.S. tax laws that
would significantly impact how U.S. corporations are taxed
on foreign earnings. We earn a substantial portion of our income
in foreign countries. Although we cannot predict whether or in
what form this proposed legislation will pass, if enacted it
could have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, results
of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our
Management Information Systems May Prove Inadequate
We Face Risks in Connection With Our Current Project to Install
a New Enterprise Resource Planning System For Our
Business.
We depend on our management information systems for many aspects
of our business. Some of our key software has been developed by
our own programmers, and this software may not be easily
integrated with other software and systems. We are making a
significant investment to implement a new enterprise resource
planning system to replace many of our existing systems. We face
risks in connection with our current project to install a new
enterprise resource system for our business. These risks include:
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we may face delays in the design and implementation of the
system;
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the cost of the system may exceed our plans and
expectations; and
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disruptions resulting from the implementation of the system may
impact our ability to process transactions and delay shipments
to customers, impact our results of operations or financial
condition, or harm our control environment.
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Our business could be materially and adversely affected if our
management information systems are disrupted or if we are unable
to improve, upgrade, integrate or expand upon our systems,
particularly in light of our intention
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to continue to implement a new enterprise resource planning
system over a multi-year program on a company-wide basis.
We
Face Risks Trying to Attract and Retain Qualified Employees to
Support Our Operations.
Our success depends to a significant extent upon the continued
service of our key senior management and technical personnel,
any of whom may be difficult to replace. Competition for
qualified employees is intense, and our business could be
adversely affected by the loss of the services of any of our
existing key personnel, including senior management, as a result
of competition or for any other reason. We evaluate our
management team and engage in long-term succession planning in
order to ensure orderly replacement of key personnel. We do not
have employment agreements with our key employees, including
senior management or other contracts that would prevent our key
employees from working for our competitors in the event they
cease working for us. We cannot assure you that we will be
successful in our efforts to retain key employees or in hiring
and properly training sufficient numbers of qualified personnel
and in effectively managing our growth. Our inability to
attract, retain, motivate and train qualified new personnel
could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Difficulties
Consolidating and Evolving Our Operational
Capabilities We Face Challenges as We Integrate
Diverse Operations.
We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience,
change in the scope and complexity of our operations primarily
through facility consolidations, strategic acquisitions, joint
ventures and other partnering arrangements and may continue to
engage in such transactions in the future. For example, each
business we have acquired had, at the time of acquisition,
multiple systems for managing its own production, sales,
inventory and other operations. Migrating these businesses to
our systems typically is a slow, expensive process requiring us
to divert significant amounts of resources from multiple aspects
of our operations. These changes have strained our managerial,
financial, plant operations and other resources. Future
consolidations and expansions may result in inefficiencies as we
integrate operations and manage geographically diverse
operations.
Dependence
on Materials and Equipment Suppliers Our Business
May Suffer If the Cost, Quality or Supply of Materials or
Equipment Changes Adversely.
We obtain from various vendors the materials and equipment
required for the packaging and test services performed by our
factories. We source most of our materials, including critical
materials such as leadframes, laminate substrates and gold wire,
from a limited group of suppliers. Furthermore, we purchase the
majority of our materials on a purchase order basis. From time
to time, we enter into supply agreements, generally up to one
year in duration, to guarantee supply to meet projected demand.
Our business may be harmed if we cannot obtain materials and
other supplies from our vendors in a timely manner, in
sufficient quantities, in acceptable quality or at competitive
prices.
We purchase new packaging and test equipment to maintain and
expand our operations. From time to time, increased demand for
new equipment may cause lead times to extend beyond those
normally required by equipment vendors. For example, in the
past, increased demand for equipment caused some equipment
suppliers to only partially satisfy our equipment orders in the
normal time frame or to increase prices during market upturns
for the semiconductor industry. The unavailability of equipment
or failures to deliver equipment could delay or impair our
ability to meet customer orders. If we are unable to meet
customer orders, we could lose potential and existing customers.
Generally, we do not enter into binding, long-term equipment
purchase agreements and we acquire our equipment on a purchase
order basis, which exposes us to substantial risks. For example,
changes in foreign currency exchange rates could result in
increased prices for equipment purchased by us, which could have
a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We are a large buyer of gold and other commodity materials
including substrates and copper. The prices of gold and other
commodities used in our business fluctuate. Historically, we
have been able to partially offset the effect of commodity price
increases through price adjustments to some customers and
changes in our product designs, such as shorter, thinner, gold
wire and migration to copper wire. However, we typically do not
have long-term contracts that permit us to impose price
adjustments, and market conditions may limit our ability to do
so. Significant price
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increases may adversely impact our gross margin in future
quarters to the extent we are unable to pass along past or
future commodity price increases to our customers.
Loss
of Customers The Loss of Certain Customers May Have
a Significant Adverse Effect on Our Operations and Financial
Results.
The loss of a large customer or disruption of our strategic
partnerships or other commercial arrangements may result in a
decline in our sales and profitability. Although we have
approximately 225 customers, we have derived and expect to
continue to derive a large portion of our revenues from a small
group of customers during any particular period due in part to
the concentration of market share in the semiconductor industry.
Our ten largest customers together accounted for approximately
57.4%, 54.2% and 53.4% of our net sales in the three months
ended March 31, 2011 and the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009, respectively. Two customers each accounted for
greater than 10% of our sales during the three months ended
March 31, 2011. No customer accounted for greater than 10%
of our sales during the year ended December 31, 2010. A
single customer accounted for more than 10% of our sales during
the year ended December 31, 2009.
The demand for our services from each customer is directly
dependent upon that customers level of business activity,
which could vary significantly from year to year. The loss of a
large customer may adversely affect our sales and profitability.
Our key customers typically operate in the cyclical
semiconductor business and, in the past, order levels have
varied significantly from period to period based on a number of
factors. Our business is likely to remain subject to this
variability in order levels, and we cannot assure you that these
key customers or any other customers will continue to place
orders with us in the future at the same levels as in past
periods.
The loss of one or more of our significant customers, or reduced
orders by any one of them and our inability to replace these
customers or make up for such orders could reduce our
profitability. For example, our facility in Iwate, Japan, is
primarily dedicated to a single customer, Toshiba Corporation.
We have also invested in an unconsolidated affiliate, J-Devices
Corporation, for which Toshiba is the primary customer. If we
were to lose Toshiba as a customer or if it were to materially
reduce its business with us, it could be difficult for us to
find one or more new customers to utilize the capacity, which
could have a material adverse effect on our operations and
financial results. In addition, we have a long term supply
agreement that expires in December 2013 with International
Business Machines, or IBM. If we were to lose IBM as a customer,
this could have a material adverse effect on our business,
liquidity, results of operations, financial condition and cash
flows.
Capital
Additions We Make Substantial Capital Additions To
Support the Demand Of Our Customers, Which May Adversely Affect
Our Business If the Demand Of Our Customers Does Not Develop As
We Expect or Is Adversely Affected.
We make significant capital additions in order to service the
demand of our customers. The amount of capital additions depends
on several factors, including the performance of our business,
our assessment of future industry and customer demand, our
capacity utilization levels and availability, our liquidity
position and the availability of financing. Our ongoing capital
addition requirements may strain our cash and short-term asset
balances, and, in periods when we are expanding our capital
base, we expect that depreciation expense and factory operating
expenses associated with our capital additions to increase
production capacity will put downward pressure on our gross
margin, at least over the near term.
Furthermore, if we cannot generate or raise additional funds to
pay for capital additions, particularly in some of the advanced
packaging and bumping areas, as well as research and development
activities, our growth prospects and future profitability may be
adversely affected. Our ability to obtain external financing in
the future is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including:
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flows;
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general market conditions for financing activities by
semiconductor companies;
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volatility in fixed income, credit and equity markets; and
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The lead time needed to order, install and put into service
various capital additions is often significant, and, as a
result, we often need to commit to capital additions in advance
of our receipt of firm orders or advance deposits based on our
view of anticipated future demand with only very limited
visibility. Although we seek to limit our exposure in this
regard, in the past we have from time to time expended
significant capital for additions for which the anticipated
demand did not materialize for a variety of reasons, many of
which were outside of our control. To the extent this occurs in
the future, our business, liquidity, results of operations,
financial condition and cash flows could be materially and
adversely affected.
In addition, during periods where customer demand exceeds our
capacity, customers may transfer some or all of their business
to other suppliers who are able to support their needs. To the
extent this occurs, our business, liquidity, results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows could be
materially and adversely affected.
Impairment
Charges Any Impairment Charges Required Under U.S.
GAAP May Have a Material Adverse Effect on Our Net
Income.
Under U.S. GAAP, we review our long-lived assets including
property, plant and equipment, intellectual property, and other
intangibles for impairment when events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be
recoverable. Factors we consider include significant under-
performance relative to expected historical or projected future
operating results, significant negative industry or economic
trends and our market capitalization relative to net book value.
We may be required in the future to record a significant charge
to earnings in our financial statements during the period in
which any impairment of our long-lived assets is determined.
Such charges have had and could have a significant adverse
impact on our results of operations and our operating
flexibility under our debt covenants.
Litigation
Incident to Our Business Could Adversely Affect
Us.
We have been a party to various legal proceedings, including
those described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements included in this Quarterly Report, and may be a party
to litigation in the future. If an unfavorable ruling or outcome
were to occur in this or future litigation, there could be a
material adverse impact on our business, liquidity, results of
operations, financial condition, cash flows and the trading
price of our securities.
We
Could Suffer Adverse Tax and Other Financial Consequences if
Taxing Authorities Do Not Agree with Our Interpretation of
Applicable Tax Laws.
Our corporate structure and operations are based, in part, on
interpretations of various tax laws, including withholding tax,
compliance with tax holiday requirements, application of changes
in tax law to our operations and other relevant laws of
applicable taxing jurisdictions. From time to time, the taxing
authorities of the relevant jurisdictions may conduct
examinations of our income tax returns and other regulatory
filings. We cannot assure you that the taxing authorities will
agree with our interpretations. To the extent they do not agree,
we may seek to enter into settlements with the taxing
authorities which require significant payments or otherwise
adversely affect our results of operations or financial
condition. We may also appeal the taxing authorities
determinations to the appropriate governmental authorities, but
we cannot be sure we will prevail. If we do not prevail, we may
have to make significant payments or otherwise record charges
(or reduce tax assets) that adversely affect our results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Intellectual
Property Our Business Will Suffer if We Are Not Able
to Develop New Proprietary Technology, Protect Our Proprietary
Technology and Operate Without Infringing the Proprietary Rights
of Others.
The complexity and breadth of semiconductor packaging and test
services are rapidly increasing. As a result, we expect that we
will need to develop, acquire and implement new manufacturing
processes and package design technologies and tools in order to
respond to competitive industry conditions and customer
requirements. Technological advances also typically lead to
rapid and significant price erosion and may make our existing
packages less competitive or our existing inventories obsolete.
If we cannot achieve advances in package design or obtain access
to advanced package designs developed by others, our business
could suffer.
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The need to develop and maintain advanced packaging capabilities
and equipment could require significant research and development
and capital expenditures and acquisitions in future years. In
addition, converting to new package designs or process
methodologies could result in delays in producing new package
types, which could adversely affect our ability to meet customer
orders and adversely impact our business.
We maintain an active program to protect and derive value from
our investment in technology and the associated intellectual
property rights. Intellectual property rights that apply to our
various packages and services include patents, copyrights, trade
secrets and trademarks. We have filed for and have obtained a
number of patents in the U.S. and abroad, the duration of
which varies depending on the jurisdiction in which the patent
was filed. While our patents are an important element of our
intellectual property strategy, as a whole, we are not
materially dependent on any one patent or any one technology.
The process of seeking patent protection takes a long time and
is expensive. There can be no assurance that patents will issue
from pending or future applications or that, if patents are
issued, the rights granted under the patents will provide us
with meaningful protection or any commercial advantage. Any
patents we do obtain may be challenged, invalidated or
circumvented and may not provide meaningful protection or other
commercial advantage to us.
Some of our technologies are not covered by any patent or patent
application. The confidentiality agreements on which we rely to
protect these technologies may be breached and may not be
adequate to protect our proprietary technologies. There can be
no assurance that other countries in which we market our
services will protect our intellectual property rights to the
same extent as the U.S.
Our competitors may develop, patent or gain access to know-how
and technology similar to our own. In addition, many of our
patents are subject to cross licenses, several of which are with
our competitors.
The semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent claims
regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. If any
third party makes an enforceable infringement claim against us
or our customers, we could be required to:
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discontinue the use of certain processes;
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cease to provide the services at issue;
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pay substantial damages;
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develop non-infringing technologies; or
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We may need to enforce our patents or other intellectual
property rights, including our rights under patent and
intellectual property licenses with third parties, or defend
ourselves against claimed infringement of the rights of others
through litigation, which could result in substantial cost and
diversion of our resources. Furthermore, if we fail to obtain
necessary licenses, our business could suffer. We have been
involved in legal proceedings involving the acquisition and
license of intellectual property rights, the enforcement of our
existing intellectual property rights or the enforcement of the
intellectual property rights of others, including the
arbitration proceeding filed against Tessera, Inc. and complaint
filed and ongoing proceeding against Carsem (M) Sdn Bhd,
Carsem Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, and Carsem Inc., or collectively
Carsem, both of which are described in more detail
in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in this Quarterly Report. Unfavorable outcomes in any
litigation matters involving intellectual property could result
in significant liabilities and could have a material adverse
effect on our business, liquidity, results of operations,
financial condition and cash flows. The potential impact from
the legal proceedings referred to in this Quarterly Report on
our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows
could change in the future.
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Packaging
and Test Packaging and Test Processes Are Complex
and Our Production Yields and Customer Relationships May Suffer
from Defects in the Services We Provide.
Semiconductor packaging and test services are complex processes
that require significant technological and process expertise.
The packaging process is complex and involves a number of
precise steps. Defective packages primarily result from:
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human error;
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equipment malfunction;
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changing processes to address environmental requirements;
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defective raw materials; or
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defective plating services.
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Testing is also complex and involves sophisticated equipment and
software. Similar to most software programs, these software
programs are complex and may contain programming errors or
bugs. The testing equipment is also subject to
malfunction. In addition, the testing process is subject to
operator error.
These and other factors have, from time to time, contributed to
lower production yields. They may also do so in the future,
particularly as we adjust our capacity or change our processing
steps. In addition, we must continue to expand our offering of
packages to be competitive. Our production yields on new
packages typically are significantly lower than our production
yields on our more established packages.
Our failure to maintain high standards or acceptable production
yields, if significant and prolonged, could result in loss of
customers, increased costs of production, delays, substantial
amounts of returned goods and claims by customers relating
thereto. Any of these problems could have a material adverse
effect on our business, liquidity, results of operations,
financial condition and cash flows.
In addition, in line with industry practice, new customers
usually require us to pass a lengthy and rigorous qualification
process that may take several months. If we fail to qualify
packages with potential customers or customers, our business,
results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could
be adversely affected.
Competition
We Compete Against Established Competitors in the Packaging and
Test Business as Well as Internal Customer
Capabilities.
The subcontracted semiconductor packaging and test market is
very competitive. We face substantial competition from
established packaging and test service providers primarily
located in Asia, including companies with significant processing
capacity, financial resources, research and development
operations, marketing and other capabilities. These companies
also have established relationships with many large
semiconductor companies that are our current or potential
customers. We also face competition from the internal
capabilities and capacity of many of our current and potential
IDM customers. In addition, we may in the future have to compete
with companies (including semiconductor foundries) that may
enter the market or offer new or emerging technologies that
compete with our packages and services.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete
successfully in the future against our existing or potential
competitors or that our customers will not rely on internal
sources for packaging and test services, or that our business,
liquidity, results of operations, financial condition and cash
flows will not be adversely affected by such increased
competition.
Environmental
Regulations Future Environmental Regulations Could
Place Additional Burdens on Our Manufacturing
Operations.
The semiconductor packaging process uses chemicals, materials
and gases and generates byproducts that are subject to extensive
governmental regulations. For example, at our foreign facilities
we produce liquid waste when semiconductor wafers are diced into
chips with the aid of diamond saws, then cooled with running
water. In
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addition, semiconductor packages have historically utilized
metallic alloys containing lead (Pb) within the interconnect
terminals typically referred to as leads, pins or balls.
Federal, state and local laws and regulations in the U.S., as
well as environmental laws and regulations in foreign
jurisdictions, impose various controls on the storage, handling,
discharge and disposal of chemicals used in our production
processes and on the factories we occupy and are increasingly
imposing restrictions on the materials contained in
semiconductor products. We may become liable under environmental
laws for the cost of cleanup of any disposal or release of
hazardous materials arising out of our former or current
operations, or otherwise as a result of the existence of
hazardous materials on our properties. In such an event, we
could be held liable for damages, including fines, penalties and
the cost of investigations and remedial actions, and could also
be subject to revocation of permits negatively affecting our
operations.
Public attention has focused on the environmental impact of
semiconductor operations and the risk to neighbors of chemical
releases from such operations and to the materials contained in
semiconductor products. For example, the European Unions
Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive imposes strict restrictions
on the use of lead and other hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment. In response to this directive, and
similar laws and developing legislation in countries like China,
Japan and Korea, we have implemented changes in a number of our
manufacturing processes in an effort to achieve compliance
across all of our package types. Complying with existing and
possible future environmental laws and regulations, including
laws and regulations relating to climate change, may impose upon
us the need for additional capital equipment or other process
requirements, restrict our ability to expand our operations,
disrupt our operations, increase costs, subject us to liability
or cause us to curtail our operations.
Our
Business and Financial Condition Could be Adversely Affected by
Natural Disasters, Including the Recent Earthquake and Tsunami
in Japan
We have significant packaging and test and other operations in
locations which are subject to natural disasters such as
earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, floods, and other severe
weather and geological events that could disrupt our operations.
In addition, our suppliers and customers also have significant
operations in such locations. A natural disaster that results in
a prolonged disruption to our operations, or the operations of
our customers or suppliers, could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For example, on March 11, 2011, the northeast coast of
Japan experienced a severe earthquake followed by a tsunami,
with continuing aftershocks. These geological events have caused
significant damage in the region, including severe damage to
nuclear power plants, and have impacted Japans power and
other infrastructure as well as its economy. Japan is a major
supplier of semiconductors, silicon wafers, specialty chemicals,
substrates, equipment and other supplies to the electronics
industry, and the earthquake could have an impact on the overall
supply chain for electronics. A number of our suppliers and
customers are also located in Japan. Some of these suppliers and
customers have been impacted by the events in Japan and continue
to be affected by unreliable power, shipping constraints and
issues with their respective suppliers. Additionally, many of
our customers in Japan and in other parts of the world may be
unable to obtain adequate supplies of components as a result of
the events in Japan, which could reduce the demand for our
packaging and test services. As a result, our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be adversely
affected by the events in Japan or future natural disasters of a
similar nature.
Fire,
Flood or Other Calamity With Our Operations
Conducted in a Limited Number of Facilities, a Fire, Flood or
Other Calamity at one of Our Facilities Could Adversely Affect
Us.
We conduct our packaging and test operations at a limited number
of facilities. Significant damage or other impediments to any of
these facilities, whether as a result of fire, weather, the
outbreak of infectious diseases (such as SARs or flu), civil
strife, industrial strikes, breakdowns of equipment,
difficulties or delays in obtaining materials and equipment,
natural disasters, terrorist incidents, industrial accidents or
other causes could temporarily disrupt or even shut down our
operations, which would have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. In the
event of such a disruption or shutdown, we may be unable to
reallocate production to other facilities in a timely or
cost-effective manner (if at all) and may not have sufficient
capacity to service customer demands in our other facilities.
For example, our operations in Asia are vulnerable to regional
typhoons that can bring with them destructive winds and
torrential rains, which could in turn cause plant closures and
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transportation interruptions. In addition, some of the processes
that we utilize in our operations place us at risk of fire and
other damage. For example, highly flammable gases are used in
the preparation of wafers holding semiconductor devices for flip
chip packaging. While we maintain insurance policies for various
types of property, casualty and other risks, we do not carry
insurance for all the above referred risks and with regard to
the insurance we do maintain, we cannot assure you that it would
be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses.
Continued
Control By Existing Stockholders Mr. James J.
Kim and Members of His Family Can Substantially Control The
Outcome of All Matters Requiring Stockholder
Approval.
As of March 31, 2011, Mr. James J. Kim, our Executive
Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of
Mr. Kims immediate family and affiliates owned
approximately 87,899,000 shares, or approximately 44%, of
our outstanding common stock. Approximately 13,351,000 of these
shares (the 2013 Convert Shares) were acquired upon
the conversion in January 2011 of all $100.0 million of our
6.25% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2013. The Kim
family also has options to acquire approximately
923,000 shares and owns $150.0 million of our
6.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the
2014 Notes) that are convertible into approximately
49,595,000 shares of common stock (the 2014 Convert
Shares) at a conversion price of approximately $3.02 per
share. If the options are exercised and the 2014 Notes are
converted, the Kim family would own an aggregate of
approximately 138,417,000 shares, or approximately 56%, of
our outstanding common stock.
The 2013 Convert Shares and the 2014 Convert Shares are each
subject to separate voting agreements that require the Kim
family to vote these respective shares in a neutral
manner on all matters submitted to Amkor stockholders for
a vote, so that such 2013 Convert Shares and 2014 Convert Shares
are voted in the same proportion as all of the other outstanding
securities (excluding the other shares owned by the Kim family)
that are actually voted on a proposal submitted to Amkors
stockholders for approval. The Kim family is not required to
vote in a neutral manner any 2013 Convert Shares or
2014 Convert Shares that, when aggregated with all other voting
shares held by the Kim family, represent 41.6% or less of the
total then-outstanding voting shares of Amkor common stock. The
voting agreement for the 2013 Convert Shares terminates upon the
earliest of (i) December 1, 2013, (ii) at such
time as no principal amount of the 2013 Notes or any 2013
Convert Shares remain outstanding, (iii) a change of
control transaction (as defined in the voting agreement), or
(iv) the mutual agreement of the Kim family and Amkor. The
voting agreement for the 2014 Convert Shares terminates upon the
earliest of (i) such time as no principal amount of the
2014 Notes remains outstanding and the Kim family no longer
beneficially own any of the 2014 Convert Shares,
(ii) consummation of a change of control (as defined in the
voting agreement), or (iii) the mutual agreement of the Kim
family and Amkor.
Subject to the requirements imposed by the voting agreements
that the Kim family vote in a neutral manner any shares issued
upon conversion of their convertible notes, Mr. James J.
Kim and his family and affiliates, acting together, have the
ability to effectively determine matters (other than interested
party transactions) submitted for approval by our stockholders
by voting their shares, including the election of all of the
members of our Board of Directors. There is also the potential,
through the election of members of our Board of Directors, that
Mr. Kims family could substantially influence matters
decided upon by the Board of Directors. This concentration of
ownership may also have the effect of impeding a merger,
consolidation, takeover or other business consolidation
involving us, or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a
tender offer for our shares, and could also negatively affect
our stocks market price or decrease any premium over
market price that an acquirer might otherwise pay.
The exhibits required by Item 601 of
Regulation S-K
which are filed with this report are set forth in the
Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Joanne Solomon
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Duly
Authorized Officer)
Date: May 5, 2011
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description of Exhibit
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31
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.1
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Certification of Kenneth T. Joyce, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Amkor Technology, Inc., pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31
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.2
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Certification of Joanne Solomon, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Amkor Technology, Inc., pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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101
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.INS*
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XBRL Instance Document
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101
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.SCH*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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101
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.CAL*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101
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.LAB*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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101
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.PRE*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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