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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2010
Registration No. 333-165467
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
Amendment No. 1 to
Form S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
 
MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR LLC
(to be converted into MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
         
Delaware   3674   26-1815025
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A.
74, rue de Merl, B.P. 709 L-2146 Luxembourg R.C.S.
Luxembourg B97483
(352) 45-62-62
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
 
 
John McFarland
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor, Inc.
20400 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 370
Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone: (408) 625-5999
Fax: (408) 625-5990
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
 
 
Copies to:
 
     
Micheal J. Reagan
Khoa D. Do
Peter M. Astiz
DLA Piper LLP (US)
2000 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, California 94303
Telephone: (650) 833-2000
Fax: (650) 833-2001
  Kirk A. Davenport
Keith Benson
Latham & Watkins LLP
885 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022-4834
Telephone: (212) 906-1200
Fax: (212) 751-4864
 
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:  As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.
 
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box:  o
 
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering:  o
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering:  o
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o
 
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):
 
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer  o Non-accelerated filer þ Smaller reporting company o
     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
 
                     
      Proposed Maximum
    Amount of
Title of Each Class of
    Aggregate
    Registration
Securities to be Registered     Offering Price(1)     Fee
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
    $ 250,000,000       $ 17,825.00(2 )
Depositary Shares(3)
               
                     
                     
 
(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o). Includes depositary shares and common stock underlying depositary shares that the underwriters have an option to purchase.
 
(2) Previously paid.
 
(3) All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be sold in the form of depositary shares. Each depositary share will be issued under a deposit agreement, will represent an interest in a share of common stock and will be evidenced by a depositary receipt. Forty-five days after the effective date of this registration statement, each holder of depositary shares will be credited with a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of depositary shares held by such holder on that date, and the depositary shares will be canceled. Until such cancellation of the depositary shares, holders of depositary shares will be entitled to all proportional rights and preferences of the shares of common stock.
 
The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
 


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The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
 
 
Subject to Completion. Dated April 20, 2010
 
(MAGNACHIP LOGO)
 
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
 
           Depositary Shares
 
Representing           Shares of Common Stock
 
 
This is the initial public offering of common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation. MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation is offering           shares of common stock. The selling stockholders identified in this prospectus are offering           shares of common stock. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling stockholders.
 
All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be sold in the form of depositary shares. Each depositary share represents an ownership interest in one share of common stock. On          , 2010 (      days after the date of this prospectus), each holder of depositary shares will be credited with a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of depositary shares held by such holder on that date, and the depositary shares will be canceled. Until the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010, holders of depositary shares will be entitled to all proportional rights and preferences of the shares of common stock.
 
Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our depositary shares or our common stock. We currently estimate that the initial public offering price per depositary share will be between $      and $      . We intend to apply for listing of the depositary shares and the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MX.’’
 
See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 17 to read about factors you should consider before buying the depositary shares and shares of the common stock.
 
 
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
 
                         
    Per
             
   
depositary share
   
Total
       
 
Initial public offering price
  $       $                
Underwriting discounts and commissions
  $       $            
Proceeds, before expenses to MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
  $       $            
Proceeds, before expenses to Selling Stockholders
  $       $          
 
To the extent that the underwriters sell more than           depositary shares, the underwriters have the option to purchase up to an additional           depositary shares from us and up to an additional           depositary shares from the selling stockholders at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount.
 
The underwriters expect to deliver the depositary shares against payment in New York, New York on          , 2010.
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Barclays Capital Deutsche Bank Securities
 
     
Citi
  UBS Investment Bank
 
 
 
Prospectus dated          , 2010


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No dealer, salesperson or other person has been authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the shares offered by this prospectus, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date.
 
“MagnaChip” is a registered trademark of us and our subsidiaries and “MagnaChip Everywhere” is our registered service mark. An application for United States trademark registration of “MagnaChip Everywhere” is pending. All other product, service and company names mentioned in this prospectus are the service marks or trademarks of their respective owners.


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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
 
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding to invest in our common stock. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained in this prospectus and our consolidated financial statements before making an investment decision. In this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and “MagnaChip” refer to MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods prior to the consummation of the corporate conversion (as described below), and such terms refer to MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods after the consummation of the corporate conversion. The term “Korea” refers to the Republic of Korea or South Korea. All references to shares of common stock being sold in this offering include shares held in the form of depositary shares, as described under “Description of Depositary Shares.”
 
Immediately prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, we will complete a number of transactions pursuant to which MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation will succeed to the business of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries and the members of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will become stockholders of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation. In this prospectus, we refer to such transactions as the corporate conversion.
 
Overview
 
MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. We believe we have one of the broadest and deepest analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology platforms in the industry, supported by our 30-year operating history, large portfolio of approximately 2,550 novel registered patents and 1,050 pending novel patent applications, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. Our business is comprised of three key segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. Our Display Solutions products include display drivers that cover a wide range of flat panel displays and mobile multimedia devices. Our Power Solutions products include discrete and integrated circuit solutions for power management in high-volume consumer applications. Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides specialty analog and mixed-signal foundry services for fabless semiconductor companies that serve the consumer, computing and wireless end markets.
 
Our wide variety of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and manufacturing services combined with our deep technology platform allows us to address multiple high-growth end markets and to rapidly develop and introduce new products and services in response to market demands. Our substantial manufacturing operations in Korea and design centers in Korea and Japan place us at the core of the global consumer electronics supply chain. We believe this enables us to quickly and efficiently respond to our customers’ needs and allows us to better service and capture additional demand from existing and new customers.
 
We have a long history of supplying and collaborating on product and technology development with leading innovators in the consumer electronics market. As a result, we have been able to strengthen our technology platform and develop products and services that are in high demand by our customers and end consumers. We sold over 2,300 distinct products to over 185 customers for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, with a substantial portion of our revenues derived from a concentrated number of customers, including LG Display, Sharp and Samsung. Our largest semiconductor manufacturing services customers include some of the fastest growing and leading semiconductor companies that design analog and mixed-signal products for the consumer, computing and wireless end markets.


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Our business is largely driven by innovation in the consumer electronics markets and the growing adoption by consumers worldwide of electronic devices for use in their daily lives. The consumer electronics market is large and growing rapidly, largely due to consumers increasingly accessing a wide variety of available rich media content, such as high definition audio and video, mobile television and games on advanced consumer electronic devices. According to Gartner, production of liquid crystal display, or LCD televisions, smartphones, mobile personal computers, or PCs, and mini-notebooks is expected to grow from 2009 to 2013 by a compound annual growth rate of 12%, 36%, 24%, and 20%, respectively. Electronics manufacturers are continuously implementing advanced technologies in new generations of electronic devices using analog and mixed-signal semiconductor components, such as display drivers that enable display of high resolution images, encoding and decoding devices that allow playback of high definition audio and video, and power management semiconductors that increase power efficiency, thereby reducing heat dissipation and extending battery life. According to iSuppli Corporation, in 2009, the display driver semiconductor market was $6.0 billion and the power management semiconductor market was $21.9 billion.
 
For 2009 on an a combined pro forma basis, we generated net sales of $560.1 million, income from continuing operations of $46.7 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $98.7 million and Adjusted Net Income of $33.7 million. On June 12, 2009, we filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and our plan of reorganization became effective on November 9, 2009. For 2008, we generated net sales of $601.7 million, losses from continuing operations of $325.8 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $59.8 million and Adjusted Net Loss of $71.7 million. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information” beginning on page 48 for an explanation regarding our pro forma presentation and “Prospectus Summary—Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data,” beginning on page 9 for an explanation of our use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income.
 
Our Products and Services
 
Our Display Solutions products include source and gate drivers and timing controllers that cover a wide range of flat panel displays used in LCD televisions and light emitting diode, or LED, televisions and displays, mobile PCs and mobile communications and entertainment devices. Our display solutions support the industry’s most advanced display technologies, such as low temperature polysilicon, or LTPS, and active matrix organic light emitting diode, or AMOLED, as well as high-volume display technologies such as thin film transistor, or TFT. Our Display Solutions business represented 50.5%, 50.5% and 46.7% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis), 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
We expanded our business and market opportunity by establishing our Power Solutions business in late 2007. We have introduced a number of products for power management applications, including metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors, or MOSFETs, analog switches, LED drivers, DC-DC converters and linear regulators for a range of devices, including LCD and LED digital televisions, mobile phones, computers and other consumer electronics products. Our Power Solutions business represented 2.2% and 0.9% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis) and 2008, respectively.
 
We offer semiconductor manufacturing services to fabless analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies that require differentiated, specialty analog and mixed-signal process technologies. We believe the majority of our top twenty semiconductor manufacturing services customers use us as their primary manufacturing source for the products that we manufacture for them. Our process technologies are optimized for analog and mixed-signal devices and include standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, or CMOS, high voltage CMOS, ultra-low leakage high voltage CMOS and bipolar complementary double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor, or BCDMOS. Our semiconductor manufacturing services customers use us to manufacture a wide range


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of products, including display drivers, LED drivers, audio encoding and decoding devices, microcontrollers, electronic tags and power management semiconductors. Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business represented 46.7%, 47.7% and 45.2% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis), 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
We manufacture all of our products at our three fabrication facilities located in Korea. We have approximately 200 proprietary process flows we can utilize for our products and offer to our semiconductor manufacturing services customers. Our manufacturing base serves both our display driver and power management businesses and semiconductor manufacturing services customers, allowing us to optimize our asset utilization and leverage our investments across our product and service offerings. Analog and mixed-signal manufacturing facilities and processes are typically distinguished by design and process implementation expertise rather than the use of the most advanced equipment or leading-edge geometries. As a result, our manufacturing base and strategy does not require substantial investment in leading edge process equipment, allowing us to utilize our facilities and equipment over an extended period of time with moderate required capital investments.
 
Our Competitive Strengths
 
We believe our strengths include:
 
  •  Broad and advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology and intellectual property platform that allows us to develop new products and meet market demands quickly;
 
  •  Established relationships and close collaboration with leading global consumer electronics companies, which enhance our visibility into new product opportunities, markets and technology trends;
 
  •  Longstanding presence of our management, personnel and manufacturing base in Asia and proximity to our largest customers and to the core of the global consumer electronics supply chain, which allows us to respond rapidly and efficiently to our customers’ needs;
 
  •  Flexible, service-oriented culture and approach to customers;
 
  •  Distinctive analog and mixed-signal process technology and manufacturing expertise; and
 
  •  Manufacturing facilities with specialty processes and a low-cost operating structure, which allow us to maintain price competitiveness across our product and service offerings.
 
Our Strategy
 
Our objective is to grow our business, our cash flow and profitability and to establish our position as a leading provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and services for high-volume markets. Our business strategy emphasizes the following key elements:
 
  •  Leverage our advanced analog and mixed-signal technology platform to continuously innovate and deliver products with high levels of performance and integration, as well as to expand our technology offerings within our target markets, such as our power management products;
 
  •  Increase business with our global customer base of leading consumer electronics original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, and fabless companies by collaborating on critical design, product and manufacturing process development and leveraging our deep knowledge of customer needs;


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  •  Broaden our customer base by expanding our global design centers and local application engineering support and sales presence, particularly in China and other high-growth regions;
 
  •  Aggressively grow our power management product portfolio business by introducing new products, expanding distribution and cross-selling products to our existing customers;
 
  •  Drive execution excellence in new product development, manufacturing efficiency and quality, customer service and personnel development; and
 
  •  Optimize asset utilization and return on capital investments by maintaining our focus on specialty process technologies that do not require substantial investment in leading edge process equipment and by utilizing our manufacturing facilities for both our display driver and power management businesses and manufacturing services customers.
 
Recent Changes To Our Business
 
We have executed a significant restructuring over the last 18 months that refocused our business strategy, enhanced our operating efficiency and improved our cash flow and profitability. By closing our Imaging Solutions business, restructuring our balance sheet and refining our business processes and strategy, we believe we have made significant structural improvements to our operating model and have enabled better flexibility to manage our business through fluctuations in the economy and our markets.
 
Specifically, our business optimization initiatives included:
 
  •  Closing our Imaging Solutions business, which had been a source of substantial ongoing operating losses amounting to $91.5 million and $51.7 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively, and which required substantial ongoing capital investment;
 
  •  Through our reorganization proceedings, reducing our indebtedness from $845 million immediately prior to the effectiveness of our plan of reorganization to $61.8 million as of December 31, 2009 and retiring $149 million of redeemable convertible preferred units;
 
  •  Streamlining our cost structure to reduce ongoing fixed and variable expenses;
 
  •  Entering into a hedging program to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuation on our financial results; and
 
  •  Focusing on major customers, key product lines, growth segments and areas of competitive differentiation.
 
On April 9, 2010 we completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. Of the $239.6 million of net proceeds, $130.7 million was used to make a distribution to our unitholders and $61.8 million was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under our term loan. The remaining proceeds were retained to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes.
 
Risks Related to Our Company
 
Investing in our company entails a high degree of risk, including those summarized below and those more fully described in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 17 of this prospectus. You should consider carefully these risks before deciding to invest in our common stock.
 
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  •  On June 12, 2009, we filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and our plan of reorganization became effective on November 9, 2009;
 
  •  In connection with our audit for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, our auditors identified two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting; if we fail to effectively remediate this weakness, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting may be adversely affected;
 
  •  The cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry may limit our ability to maintain or increase net sales and profit levels during industry downturns;
 
  •  If we fail to develop new products and process technologies or enhance our existing products and services in order to react to rapid technological change and market demands, our business will suffer;
 
  •  A significant portion of our sales comes from a relatively limited number of customers and the loss of any of such customers or a significant decrease in sales to any of such customers would harm our revenue and gross profit;
 
  •  The average selling prices of our semiconductor products have at times declined rapidly and will likely do so in the future, which could harm our revenue and gross profit; and
 
  •  Upon completion of this offering, our largest stockholder, consisting of affiliated funds of Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., will control approximately          % of our outstanding common stock, assuming no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares.
 
Corporate Information
 
Prior to the closing of this offering, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will convert from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation. We refer to this as the corporate conversion. In connection with the corporate conversion, each common unit of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be converted into           shares of common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, the members of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will become stockholders of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation and MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation will succeed to the business of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries. See “Corporate Conversion” for further information regarding the corporate conversion.
 
Our principal executive offices are located at: c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., 74, rue de Merl, B.P. 709 L-2146 Luxembourg R.C.S., Luxembourg B-97483, and our telephone number is (352) 45-62-62. Our website address is www.magnachip.com. You should not consider the information contained on our website to be part of this prospectus or in deciding whether to purchase shares of our common stock.
 
Our business was named MagnaChip Semiconductor when it was acquired from Hynix Semiconductor, Inc., or Hynix, in October 2004. We refer to this acquisition as the Original Acquisition.
 
On June 12, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC, along with certain of its subsidiaries, including MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., filed a voluntary petition for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which we refer to as the reorganization proceedings. On November 9, 2009, our plan of reorganization became effective and we emerged from the reorganization proceedings with our


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management team remaining in place. Our Chapter 11 plan of reorganization implemented a comprehensive financial reorganization that significantly reduced our outstanding indebtedness. Additionally, on that date, a new board of directors of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC was appointed, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s previously outstanding common and preferred units, and options were cancelled, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC issued approximately 300 million common units and warrants to purchase 15 million common units to two classes of creditors and affiliated funds of Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. became the majority unitholder of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC. Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. is a global investment management firm, and it and its affiliated funds specialize in distressed and undervalued securities. In this prospectus, we refer to funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. collectively as Avenue.


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The Offering
 
Shares offered by us
          shares in the form of depositary shares
 
Shares offered by selling stockholders
          shares in the form of depositary shares
 
Shares offered by us pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares
          shares in the form of depositary shares(1)
 
Shares offered by the selling stockholders pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares
          shares in the form of depositary shares(1)
 
Shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering
          shares
 
Use of proceeds We intend to use the net proceeds received by us in connection with this offering, including any net proceeds received by us in connection with the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, to make employee incentive payments, to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock offered by the selling stockholders, including upon the sale of shares if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares from the selling stockholder in this offering.
 
Risk factors See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 17 and the other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of the factors you should consider carefully before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock.
 
Dividend policy We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock after this offering.
 
Depositary shares All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be sold in the form of depositary shares. Each depositary share represents an ownership interest in one share of common stock. On          , 2010 (      days after the date of this prospectus), each holder of depositary shares will be credited with a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of depositary shares held by such holder on that date, and the depositary shares will be canceled. Until the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010, holders of depositary shares will be entitled to all proportional rights and preferences of the shares of common stock. This offering has been structured using depositary shares to enable the selling stockholders to obtain the preferred income tax treatment for the corporate conversion. For more information regarding the depositary shares, see “Description of Depositary Shares.”
 
Depositary American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
 
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(1)  We have provided the underwriters an option to purchase up to           additional depositary shares and the selling stockholders have provided the underwriters an option to purchase up to                     additional depositary shares. If the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares, we will not receive any of the proceeds from the additional sale of depositary shares by the selling stockholders.
 
The number of shares of our common stock outstanding after this offering is based on common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC outstanding as of the date of this prospectus and:
 
  •  reflects the consummation of the corporate conversion, pursuant to which all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock at a ratio of           and all of the outstanding options and warrants to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock;
 
  •  excludes           shares of our common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of warrants to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC outstanding as of           at a weighted average exercise price of           per share, assuming the conversion of all such warrants into warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at a ratio of          ;
 
  •  excludes           shares of our common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of options to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC outstanding as of           at a weighted average exercise price of           per share, assuming the conversion of all such options into options to purchase shares of our common stock at a ratio of          ; and
 
  •  excludes           shares of our common stock reserved as of           for issuance pursuant to future grants under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which does not include the additional shares which may become available for issuance pursuant to the automatic share reserve increase provisions of such plans described below.
 
The number of shares authorized for future issuance under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and our 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan reflected above does not include additional shares that may become available for future issuance pursuant to the automatic share reserve increase provisions of these plans. On January 1 of each year from 2011 through 2020, up to 2% and 1%, respectively, of the shares of our common stock issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31  or, in each case, a lesser amount determined by our board of directors, will be added automatically to the number of shares remaining available for future grants under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the information in this prospectus:
 
  •  assumes no exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to           additional depositary shares from us and up to           additional depositary shares from our selling stockholders; and
 
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Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data
 
The following tables set forth summary historical and unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (to be converted into MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation prior to consummation of this offering) on or as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The summary historical and unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data presented below should be read together with “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements, including the notes to those consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
We have derived the summary historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 from the historical audited consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the summary historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2007 from the historical audited financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC not included in this prospectus. The historical results of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period.
 
In connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we implemented fresh-start reporting, or fresh-start accounting, in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC 852 governing reorganizations. We elected to adopt a convenience date of October 25, 2009 (a month end for our financial reporting purposes) for application of fresh-start accounting. In accordance with the ASC 852 rules governing reorganizations, we recorded largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings including professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of our reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting and write-off of debt issuance costs. As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, our financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 represent the operations of our pre-reorganization predecessor company and are presented separately from the financial statements of our post-reorganization successor company. As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, the financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 are not fully comparable with the financial statements for periods on or after October 26, 2009.
 
We have prepared the summarized unaudited pro forma financial data for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 to give pro forma effect to the reorganization proceedings and related events, the corporate conversion and the issuance of $250 million senior notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom, in each case as if they had occurred at the beginning of the period presented with respect to consolidated statement of operations data and as of the balance sheet date with respect to balance sheet data. The summary unaudited pro forma financial data set forth below are presented for informational purposes only, should not be considered indicative of actual results of operations that would have been achieved had the reorganization proceedings and related events, the corporate conversion and the issuance of $250 million senior notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom been consummated on the dates indicated, and do not purport to be indicative of balance sheet data or our results of operations for any future period.
 


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          Historical  
    Pro Forma(1)     Successor       Predecessor  
          Two- Month
      Ten- Month
             
    Year Ended
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
    2009     2009       2009     2008     2007  
    (In millions, except per common unit/share data)  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)             (Audited)        
Statements of Operations Data:
                                         
Net sales
  $ 560.1     $ 111.1       $ 449.0     $ 601.7     $ 709.5  
Cost of sales
    378.9       90.4         311.1       445.3       578.9  
                                           
Gross profit
    181.2       20.7         137.8       156.4       130.7  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    71.6       14.5         56.3       81.3       82.7  
Research and development expenses
    77.3       14.7         56.1       89.5       90.8  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    0.4               0.4       13.4       12.1  
                                           
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    31.9       (8.6 )       25.0       (27.7 )     (54.9 )
Interest expense, net
    28.7       1.3         31.2       76.1       60.3  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
    52.8       9.3         43.4       (210.4 )     (4.7 )
Reorganization items, net
                  804.6              
                                           
                    
    24.1       8.1         816.8       (286.5 )     (65.0 )
                                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 55.9     $ (0.5 )     $ 841.8     $ (314.3 )   $ (120.0 )
Income tax expenses
    9.2       1.9         7.3       11.6       8.8  
                                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 46.7     $ (2.5 )     $ 834.5     $ (325.8 )   $ (128.8 )
                                           
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
            0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )
Net income (loss)
            (2.0 )       841.1       (417.3 )     (180.6 )
Dividends accrued on preferred units
                  6.3       13.3       12.0  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common units/shares
    46.7       (2.5 )       828.2       (339.1 )     (140.9 )
                                           
Per common unit/share data:
                                         
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common unit/share — Basic and diluted
          $ (0.01 )     $ 15.65     $ (6.43 )   $ (2.69 )
Weighted average number of common units/shares — Basic and diluted
            300.863         52.923       52.769       52.297  
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (at period end):
                                         
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 112.1     $ 64.9               $ 4.0     $ 64.3  
Total assets
    507.6       453.3                 399.2       707.9  
Total indebtedness(2)
    246.7       61.8                 845.0       830.0  
Long-term obligations(3)
    247.0       61.5                 143.2       879.4  
Total unitholders’/stockholders’ equity (deficit)
    85.0       215.7                 (787.8 )     (477.5 )
Supplemental Data (unaudited):
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
    98.7       22.1         76.6       59.8       111.2  
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)(5)
    33.7       13.3         9.3       (71.7 )     (82.6 )

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(1) Gives effect to the reorganization proceedings and related events, the corporate conversion and the issuance of $250 million senior notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom. For details regarding these pro forma adjustments, see the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information in “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information.”
 
(2) Total indebtedness is calculated as long and short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term borrowings.
 
(3) Long-term obligations include long-term borrowings, capital leases and redeemable convertible preferred units.
 
(4) We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization associated with continuing operations, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) restructuring and impairment charges, (v) other restructuring charges, (vi) abandoned IPO expenses, (vii) subcontractor claim settlement, (viii) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start accounting inventory step-up, (ix) equity-based compensation expense, (x) reorganization items, net, and (xi) foreign currency gain (loss), net. See the footnotes to the table below for further information regarding these items. In the case of pro forma Adjusted EBITDA, we exclude the items above from income (loss) from continuing operations. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance because:
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the impact of a number of items that may be either one time or recurring that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance;
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an enterprise level performance measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts and investors in our industry;
 
  •  we anticipate that our investor and analyst presentations after we are public will include Adjusted EBITDA; and
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with a more consistent measurement of period to period performance of our core operations, as well as a comparison of our operating performance to that of other companies in our industry.
 
We use Adjusted EBITDA in a number of ways, including:
 
  •  for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget;
 
  •  to evaluate the effectiveness of our enterprise level business strategies;
 
  •  in communications with our board of directors concerning our consolidated financial performance; and
 
  •  in certain of our compensation plans as a performance measure for determining incentive compensation payments.


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We encourage you to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations, cash flows from operating activities or net income (loss), as determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
 
                                           
          Historical  
    Pro Forma     Successor       Predecessor  
          Two- Month
      Ten- Month
             
    Year Ended
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
   
2009
   
2009
     
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
          (In millions)              
Net income (loss)
          $ (2.0 )     $ 841.1     $ (417.3 )   $ (180.6 )
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
            0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )
                                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    46.7       (2.5 )       834.5       (325.8 )     (128.8 )
Adjustments:
                                         
Depreciation and amortization associated with continuing operations
    50.6       11.2         37.7       63.8       152.2  
Interest expense, net
    28.7       1.3         31.2       76.1       60.3  
Income tax expense
    9.2       1.9         7.3       11.6       8.8  
Restructuring and impairment charges(a)
    0.4               0.4       13.4       12.1  
Other restructuring charges(b)
    13.3               13.3       6.2        
Abandoned IPO expenses(c)
                        3.7        
Subcontractor claim settlement(d)
                              1.3  
Reorganization items, net(e)
                  (804.6 )            
Inventory step-up(f)
          17.2                      
Equity-based compensation expense(g)
    2.4       2.2         0.2       0.5       0.6  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(h)
    (52.8 )     (9.3 )       (43.4 )     210.4       4.7  
                                           
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 98.7     $ 22.1       $ 76.6     $ 59.8     $ 111.2  
                                           
 
(a) This adjustment is comprised of all items included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations, and eliminates the impact of restructuring and impairment charges related to (i) for 2009, termination benefits and other related costs, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 in connection with the closure of one of our research and development facilities in Japan, (ii) for 2008, goodwill impairment triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of our mobile display solutions, or MDS reporting unit, and a reversal of a portion of the restructuring accrual related to the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities in 2007, and (iii) for 2007, the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities. We do not believe these restructuring and impairment charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because we do not anticipate similar facility closures and market driven events in our ongoing operations, although we cannot guarantee that similar events will not occur in the future.
 
(b) This adjustment relates to certain restructuring charges that are not included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations. These items are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. These charges are comprised of the following: (i) for 2009, a charge of $13.3 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses and (ii) for 2008, a charge of $6.2 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses. We do not believe these other restructuring charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because these charges were related, in significant part, to actions we took in response to the impacts on our business resulting from the global


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economic recession that persisted through 2008 and 2009. We cannot guarantee that similar charges will not be incurred in the future.
 
(c) This adjustment eliminates a $3.7 million charge in 2008 related to expenses incurred in connection with our abandoned initial public offering in 2008. We do not believe that these charges are indicative of our core operating performance. We expect to incur similar costs in connection with this offering.
 
(d) This adjustment eliminates a $1.3 million charge attributable to a one-time settlement of claims with a subcontractor. We no longer obtain services from this subcontractor and do not expect to incur similar charges in the future.
 
(e) This adjustment eliminates the impact of largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings from our ongoing operations including, among others, professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of the Chapter 11 reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting principles and the write-off of debt issuance costs. Included in reorganization items, net for the period from January 1 to October 25, 2009 was our predecessor’s gain recognized from the effects of our reorganization proceedings. The gain results from the difference between our predecessor’s carrying value of remaining pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise and the amounts to be distributed pursuant to the reorganization proceedings. The gain from the effects of the reorganization proceedings and the application of fresh-start accounting principles is comprised of the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise, net of the issuance of new common units and new warrants and the accrual of amounts to be settled in cash. For details regarding this adjustment, see note 5 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus. We do not believe these items are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because they were incurred as a result of our Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(f) This adjustment eliminates the one-time impact on cost of sales associated with the write-up of our inventory in accordance with the principles of fresh-start accounting upon consummation of the Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(g) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash equity-based compensation expenses. Although we expect to incur non-cash equity-based compensation expenses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these non-cash expenses, as supplemental information.
 
(h) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash foreign currency translation associated with intercompany debt obligations and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables, as well as the cash impact of foreign currency transaction gains or losses on collection of such receivables and payment of such payables. Although we expect to incur foreign currency translation gains or losses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these primarily non-cash gains or losses, as supplemental information.
 
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
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  •  although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of issuing equity-based compensation to our management team and employees;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the costs of holding certain assets and liabilities in foreign currencies; and
 
  •  other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
 
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.
 
(5) We present Adjusted Net Income as a further supplemental measure of our performance. We prepare Adjusted Net Income by adjusting net income (loss) to eliminate the impact of a number of non-cash expenses and other items that may be either one time or recurring that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is particularly useful because it reflects the impact of our asset base and capital structure on our operating performance.
 
We present Adjusted Net Income for a number of reasons, including:
 
  •  we use Adjusted Net Income in communications with our board of directors concerning our consolidated financial performance;
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted Net Income is an enterprise level performance measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts and investors in our industry; and
 
  •  we anticipate that our investor and analyst presentations after we are public will include Adjusted Net Income.
 
Adjusted Net Income is not a measure defined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations, cash flows from operating activities or net income (loss), as determined in accordance with GAAP. We encourage you to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate. Other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted Net Income differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted Net Income, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. We define Adjusted Net Income as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, excluding (i) restructuring and impairment charges, (ii) other restructuring charges, (iii) abandoned IPO expenses, (vi) subcontractor claim settlement, (v) reorganization items, net, (vi) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start accounting inventory step-up, (vii) equity based compensation expense, (viii) amortization of intangibles associated with continuing operations, and (ix) foreign currency gain (loss).


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The following table summarizes the adjustments to net income (loss) that we make in order to calculate Adjusted Net Income for the periods indicated:
 
                                           
          Historical  
    Pro Forma     Successor       Predecessor  
          Two- Month
      Ten- Month
             
    Year Ended
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
    2009     2009       2009     2008     2007  
          (In millions)              
Net income (loss)
          $ (2.0 )     $ 841.1     $ (417.3 )   $ (180.6 )
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
            0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )
                                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 46.7       (2.5 )       834.5       (325.8 )     (128.8 )
Adjustments:
                                         
Restructuring and impairment charges(a)
    0.4               0.4       13.4       12.1  
Other restructuring charges(b)
    13.3               13.3       6.2        
Abandoned IPO expenses(c)
                        3.7        
Subcontractor claim settlement(d)
                              1.3  
Reorganization items, net(e)
                  (804.6 )            
Inventory step-up(f)
          17.2                      
Equity based compensation expense(g)
    2.4       2.2         0.2       0.5       0.6  
Amortization of intangibles associated with continuing operations(h)
    23.6       5.6         8.8       20.0       27.5  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(i)
    (52.8 )     (9.3 )       (43.4 )     210.4       4.7  
                                           
Adjusted Net income (loss)
  $ 33.7     $ 13.3       $ 9.3     $ (71.7 )   $ (82.6 )
                                           
 
(a) This adjustment is comprised of all items included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations, and eliminates the impact of restructuring and impairment charges related to (i) for 2009, termination benefits and other related costs, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 in connection with the closure of one of our research and development facilities in Japan, (ii) for 2008, goodwill impairment triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of our MDS reporting unit and a reversal of a portion of the restructuring accrual related to the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities in 2007, and (iii) for 2007, the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities. We do not believe these restructuring and impairment charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because we do not anticipate similar facility closures and market driven events in our ongoing operations, although we cannot guarantee that similar events will not occur in the future.
 
 
(b) This adjustment relates to certain restructuring charges that are not included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations. These items are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. These charges are comprised of the following: (i) for 2009, a charge of $13.3 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses, and (ii) for 2008, a charge of $6.2 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses. We do not believe these other restructuring charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because these charges were related, in significant part, to actions we took in response to the impacts on our business resulting from the global economic recession that persisted through 2008 and 2009. We cannot guarantee that similar charges will not be incurred in the future.
 
 
(c) This adjustment eliminates a $3.7 million charge in 2008 related to expenses incurred in connection with our abandoned initial public offering in 2008. We do not believe that these charges are indicative of our core operating performance. We expect to incur similar costs in connection with this offering.
 
 
(d) This adjustment eliminates a $1.3 million charge attributable to a one-time settlement of claims with a subcontractor. We no longer obtain services from this subcontractor and do not expect to incur similar charges in the future.
 
 
(e) This adjustment eliminates the impact of largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings from our ongoing operations including, among others, professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of the Chapter 11 reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting principles and the write-off of debt issuance costs. Included in reorganization items, net for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 was our predecessor’s gain recognized from the effects of our reorganization proceedings. The gain results from the difference between our predecessor’s carrying value of remaining pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise and the amounts to be distributed pursuant to the reorganization proceedings. The gain from the effects of the reorganization proceedings and the application of fresh-start accounting principles is comprised of the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise, net of the issuance of new common units and new warrants and the accrual of amounts to be settled in cash. For details regarding this adjustment, see note 5 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten months ended October 25, 2009 and the two months ended December 31, 2009


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included elsewhere in this prospectus. We do not believe these items are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because they were incurred as a result of our reorganization proceedings.
 
(f) This adjustment eliminates the one-time impact on cost of sales associated with the write-up of our inventory in accordance with the principles of fresh-start accounting upon consummation of the Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(g) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash equity-based compensation expenses. Although we expect to incur non-cash equity-based compensation expenses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these non-cash expenses, as supplemental information.
 
(h) This adjustment eliminates the non-cash impact of amortization expense for intangible assets created as a result of the purchase accounting treatment of the Original Acquisition and other subsequent acquisitions, and from the application of fresh-start accounting in connection with the reorganization proceedings. We do not believe these non-cash amortization expenses for intangibles are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because the assets would not have been capitalized on our balance sheet but for the application of purchase accounting or fresh-start accounting, as applicable.
 
(i) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash foreign currency translation associated with intercompany debt obligations and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables, as well as the cash impact of foreign currency transaction gains or losses on collection of such receivables and payment of such payables. Although we expect to incur foreign currency translation gains or losses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these primarily non-cash gains or losses, as supplemental information.
 
Adjusted Net Income has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of issuing equity-based compensation to our management team and employees;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect the costs of holding certain assets and liabilities in foreign currencies; and
 
  •  other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted Net Income differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
 
Because of these limitations, Adjusted Net Income should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted Net Income only supplementally.


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RISK FACTORS
 
You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth below as well as the other information contained in this prospectus before investing in our common stock. Any of the following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. As a result, the price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or those currently viewed by us to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Risks Related to Our Business
 
We have a history of losses and may not achieve or sustain profitability in the future.
 
Since we began operations as a separate entity in 2004, we have not generated a profit for a full fiscal year and have generated significant net losses. As of October 25, 2009, prior to our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we had an accumulated deficit of $964.8 million and negative unitholders’ equity. We may increase spending and we currently expect to incur higher expenses in each of the next several quarters to support increased research and development and sales and marketing efforts. These expenditures may not result in increased revenue or an increase in the number of customers immediately or at all. Because many of our expenses are fixed in the short term, or are incurred in advance of anticipated sales, we may not be able to decrease our expenses in a timely manner to offset any shortfall of sales.
 
We recently emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings; because our consolidated financial statements reflect fresh-start accounting adjustments, our future financial statements will not be comparable in many respects to our financial information from prior periods.
 
On June 12, 2009, we filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in order to obtain relief from our debt, which was $845 million as of December 31, 2008. Our plan of reorganization became effective on November 9, 2009. In connection with our emergence from the reorganization proceedings, we implemented fresh-start accounting in accordance with ASC 852 effective from October 25, 2009, which had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Thus, our future consolidated financial statements will not be comparable in many respects to our consolidated financial statements for periods prior to our adoption of fresh-start accounting and prior to accounting for the effects of the reorganization proceedings. Our past financial difficulties and bankruptcy filing may have harmed, and may continue to have a negative effect on, our relationships with investors, customers and suppliers.
 
Our independent registered public accounting firm identified two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with our audits for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009. If we fail to effectively remediate this weakness and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting may be adversely affected.
 
In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, our independent registered public accounting firm reported two control deficiencies, which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness that our independent registered public accounting firm reported to our board of directors (as we then did not have a separate audit committee) are that we do not have a sufficient number of financial personnel with the requisite financial accounting experience and that our internal controls over non-routine transactions are not effective to ensure that accounting considerations are identified and appropriately recorded.


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As we prepare for the completion of this offering, we have identified and taken steps intended to remediate this material weakness. Upon being notified of the material weakness, we retained the services of an international accounting firm to temporarily supplement our internal resources. We are also in the process of recruiting a director of financial reporting. Any inability to recruit, train and retain adequate finance personnel with requisite technical and public company experience could have an adverse impact on our ability to accurately and timely prepare our consolidated financial statements. If our finance and accounting organization is unable for any reason to respond adequately to the increased demands that will result from being a public company, the quality and timeliness of our financial reporting may suffer, which could result in the identification of additional material weaknesses in our internal controls. Any consequences resulting from inaccuracies or delays in our reported financial statements could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition, our ability to run our business effectively and our ability to meet our financial reporting requirements, and could cause investors to lose confidence in our financial reporting. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Controls and Procedures.”
 
We operate in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry, which is subject to significant downturns that may negatively impact our results of operations.
 
The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and is characterized by constant and rapid technological change and price erosion, evolving technical standards, short product life cycles (for semiconductors and for the end-user products in which they are used) and wide fluctuations in product supply and demand. From time to time, these and other factors, together with changes in general economic conditions, cause significant upturns and downturns in the industry in general and in our business in particular. Periods of industry downturns, including the recent economic downturn, have been characterized by diminished demand for end-user products, high inventory levels, underutilization of manufacturing capacity, changes in revenue mix and accelerated erosion of average selling prices. We have experienced these conditions in our business in the past and may experience renewed, and possibly more severe and prolonged, downturns in the future as a result of such cyclical changes. This may reduce our results of operations.
 
We base our planned operating expenses in part on our expectations of future revenue, and a significant portion of our expenses is relatively fixed in the short term. If revenue for a particular quarter is lower than we expect, we likely will be unable to proportionately reduce our operating expenses for that quarter, which would harm our operating results for that quarter.
 
If we fail to develop new products and process technologies or enhance our existing products and services in order to react to rapid technological change and market demands, our business will suffer.
 
Our industry is subject to constant and rapid technological change and product obsolescence as customers and competitors create new and innovative products and technologies. Products or technologies developed by other companies may render our products or technologies obsolete or noncompetitive, and we may not be able to access advanced process technologies, including smaller geometries, or to license or otherwise obtain essential intellectual property required by our customers.
 
We must develop new products and services and enhance our existing products and services to meet rapidly evolving customer requirements. We design products for customers who continually require higher performance and functionality at lower costs. We must, therefore, continue to enhance the performance and functionality of our products. The development process for these advancements is lengthy and requires us to accurately anticipate technological changes and market trends. Developing and enhancing these products is uncertain and can be time-consuming, costly and complex. If we do not continue to develop and maintain process technologies that are in demand by our semiconductor manufacturing services customers, we may be unable to maintain existing customers or attract new customers.


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Customer and market requirements can change during the development process. There is a risk that these developments and enhancements will be late, fail to meet customer or market specifications or not be competitive with products or services from our competitors that offer comparable or superior performance and functionality. Any new products, such as our new line of power management solutions, which we began marketing in 2008, or product or service enhancements, may not be accepted in new or existing markets. Our business will suffer if we fail to develop and introduce new products and services or product and service enhancements on a timely and cost-effective basis.
 
We manufacture our products based on our estimates of customer demand, and if our estimates are incorrect our financial results could be negatively impacted.
 
We make significant decisions, including determining the levels of business that we will seek and accept, production schedules, component procurement commitments, personnel needs and other resource requirements – based on our estimates of customer demand and expected demand for and success of their products. The short-term nature of commitments by many of our customers and the possibility of rapid changes in demand for their products reduces our ability to estimate accurately future customer demand for our products. On occasion, customers may require rapid increases in supply, which can challenge our production resources and reduce margins. We may not have sufficient capacity at any given time to meet our customers’ increased demand for our products. Conversely, downturns in the semiconductor industry have caused and may in the future cause our customers to reduce significantly the amount of products they order from us. Because many of our costs and operating expenses are relatively fixed, a reduction in customer demand would decrease our results of operations, including our gross profit.
 
Our customers may cancel their orders, reduce quantities or delay production, which would adversely affect our margins and results of operations.
 
We generally do not obtain firm, long-term purchase commitments from our customers. Customers may cancel their orders, reduce quantities or delay production for a number of reasons. Cancellations, reductions or delays by a significant customer or by a group of customers, which we have experienced as a result of periodic downturns in the semiconductor industry or failure to achieve design wins, have affected and may continue to affect our results of operations adversely. These risks are exacerbated because many of our products are customized, which hampers our ability to sell excess inventory to the general market. We may incur charges resulting from the write-off of obsolete inventory. In addition, while we do not obtain long-term purchase commitments, we generally agree to the pricing of a particular product over a set period of time. If we underestimate our costs when determining pricing, our margins and results of operations would be adversely affected.
 
We depend on high utilization of our manufacturing capacity, a reduction of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and the results of our operations.
 
An important factor in our success is the extent to which we are able to utilize the available capacity in our fabrication facilities. As many of our costs are fixed, a reduction in capacity utilization, as well as changes in other factors, such as reduced yield or unfavorable product mix, could reduce our profit margins and adversely affect our operating results. A number of factors and circumstances may reduce utilization rates, including periods of industry overcapacity, low levels of customer orders, operating inefficiencies, mechanical failures and disruption of operations due to expansion or relocation of operations, power interruptions and fire, flood or other natural disasters or calamities. The potential delays and costs resulting from these steps could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


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A significant portion of our sales comes from a relatively limited number of customers, the loss of which would adversely affect our financial results.
 
Historically, we have relied on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of our total revenue. If we were to lose key customers or if customers cease to place orders for our high-volume products or services, our financial results would be adversely affected. Net sales to our ten largest customers represented 66%, 69% and 63% of our net sales for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008, respectively. LG Display represented 26% of our net sales and a substantial portion of the net sales generated by our top ten customers for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. Significant reductions in sales to any of these customers, especially our few largest customers, the loss of other major customers or a general curtailment in orders for our high-volume products or services within a short period of time would adversely affect our business.
 
The average selling prices of our semiconductor products have at times declined rapidly and will likely do so in the future, which could harm our revenue and gross profit.
 
The semiconductor products we develop and sell are subject to rapid declines in average selling prices. From time to time, we have had to reduce our prices significantly to meet customer requirements, and we may be required to reduce our prices in the future. This would cause our gross profit to decrease. Our financial results will suffer if we are unable to offset any reductions in our average selling prices by increasing our sales volumes, reducing our costs or developing new or enhanced products on a timely basis with higher selling prices or gross profit.
 
Our industry is highly competitive and our ability to compete could be negatively impacted by a variety of factors.
 
The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and includes hundreds of companies, a number of which have achieved substantial market share both within our product categories and end markets. Current and prospective customers for our products and services evaluate our capabilities against the merits of our competitors. Some of our competitors are well established as independent companies and have substantially greater market share and manufacturing, financial, research and development and marketing resources than we do. We also compete with emerging companies that are attempting to sell their products in certain of our end markets and with the internal semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities of many of our significant customers. We expect to experience continuing competitive pressures in our markets from existing competitors and new entrants.
 
Any consolidation among our competitors could enhance their product offerings and financial resources, further enhancing their competitive position. Our ability to compete will depend on a number of factors, including the following:
 
  •  our ability to offer cost-effective and high quality products and services on a timely basis using our technologies;
 
  •  our ability to accurately identify and respond to emerging technological trends and demand for product features and performance characteristics;
 
  •  our ability to continue to rapidly introduce new products that are accepted by the market;
 
  •  our ability to adopt or adapt to emerging industry standards;
 
  •  the number and nature of our competitors and competitiveness of their products and services in a given market;
 
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  •  our ability to continue to offer in demand semiconductor manufacturing services at competitive prices.
 
Many of these factors are outside of our control. In the future, our competitors may replace us as a supplier to our existing or potential customers, and our customers may satisfy more of their requirements internally. As a result, we may experience declining revenues and results of operations.
 
Changes in demand for consumer electronics in our end markets can impact our results of operations.
 
Demand for our products will depend in part on the demand for various consumer electronics products, in particular, mobile phones and multimedia devices, digital televisions, flat panel displays, mobile PCs and digital cameras, which in turn depends on general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control. If our customers fail to introduce new products that employ our products or component parts, demand for our products will suffer. To the extent that we cannot offset periods of reduced demand that may occur in these markets through greater penetration of these markets or reduction in our production and costs, our sales and gross profit may decline, which would negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
If we fail to achieve design wins for our semiconductor products, we may lose the opportunity for sales to customers for a significant period of time and be unable to recoup our investments in our products.
 
We expend considerable resources on winning competitive selection processes, known as design wins, to develop semiconductor products for use in our customers’ products. These selection processes are typically lengthy and can require us to incur significant design and development expenditures. We may not win the competitive selection process and may never generate any revenue despite incurring significant design and development expenditures. Once a customer designs a semiconductor into a product, that customer is likely to continue to use the same semiconductor or enhanced versions of that semiconductor from the same supplier across a number of similar and successor products for a lengthy period of time due to the significant costs associated with qualifying a new supplier and potentially redesigning the product to incorporate a different semiconductor. If we fail to achieve an initial design win in a customer’s qualification process, we may lose the opportunity for significant sales to that customer for a number of products and for a lengthy period of time. This may cause us to be unable to recoup our investments in our semiconductor products, which would harm our business.
 
We have lengthy and expensive design-to-mass production and manufacturing process development cycles that may cause us to incur significant expenses without realizing meaningful sales, the occurrence of which would harm our business.
 
The cycle time from the design stage to mass production for some of our products is long and requires the investment of significant resources with many potential customers without any guarantee of sales. Our design-to-mass production cycle typically begins with a three-to-twelve month semiconductor development stage and test period followed by a three-to-twelve month end-product qualification period by our customers. The fairly lengthy front end of our sales cycle creates a risk that we may incur significant expenses but may be unable to realize meaningful sales. Moreover, prior to mass production, customers may decide to cancel their products or change production specifications, resulting in sudden changes in our product specifications, increasing our production time and costs. Failure to meet such specifications may also delay the launch of our products or result in lost sales.
 
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their products, we may be unable to recoup our engineering resources commitment and our investment in process technology development, which would harm our business.
 
Research and development investments may not yield profitable and commercially viable product and service offerings and thus will not necessarily result in increases in revenues for us.
 
We invest significant resources in our research and development. Our research and development efforts, however, may not yield commercially viable products or enhance our semiconductor manufacturing services offerings. During each stage of research and development there is a substantial risk that we will have to abandon a potential product or service offering that is no longer marketable and in which we have invested significant resources. In the event we are able to develop viable new products or service offerings, a significant amount of time will have elapsed between our investment in the necessary research and development effort and the receipt of any related revenues.
 
We face numerous challenges relating to executing our growth strategy, and if we are unable to execute our growth strategy effectively, our business and financial results could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our growth strategy is to leverage our advanced analog and mixed-signal technology platform, continue to innovate and deliver new products and services, increase business with existing customers, broaden our customer base, aggressively grow our power business, drive execution excellence and focus on specialty process technologies. As part of our growth strategy, we began marketing a new line of power management semiconductor products in 2008 and expect to introduce other new products and services in the future. If we are unable to execute our growth strategy effectively, we may not be able to take advantage of market opportunities, execute our business plan or respond to competitive pressures. Moreover, if our allocation of resources does not correspond with future demand for particular products, we could miss market opportunities and our business and financial results could be materially and adversely affected.
 
We are subject to risks associated with currency fluctuations, and changes in the exchange rates of applicable currencies could impact our results of operations.
 
Historically, a portion of our revenues and greater than the majority of our operating expenses and costs of sales have been denominated in non-U.S. currencies, principally the Korean won, and we expect that this will remain true in the future. Because we report our results of operations in U.S. dollars, changes in the exchange rate between the Korean won and the U.S. dollar could materially impact our reported results of operations and distort period to period comparisons. In particular, because of the difference in the amount of our consolidated revenues and expenses that are in U.S. dollars relative to Korean won, a depreciation in the U.S. dollar relative to the Korean won could result in a material increase in reported costs relative to revenues, and therefore could cause our profit margins and operating income to appear to decline materially, particularly relative to prior periods. The converse is true if the U.S. dollar were to appreciate relative to the Korean won. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates also impact the reporting of our receivables and payables in non-U.S. currencies. Foreign currency fluctuations had a materially beneficial impact on our results of operations in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 relative to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as well as in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 relative to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. As a result of foreign currency fluctuations, it could be more difficult to detect underlying trends in our business and results of operations. In addition, to the extent that fluctuations in currency exchange rates cause our results of operations to differ from our expectations or the expectations of our investors, the trading price of our stock following the completion of this offering could be adversely affected.


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From time to time, we may engage in exchange rate hedging activities in an effort to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. For example, in January 2010 our Korean subsidiary entered into foreign currency option and forward contracts in order to mitigate a portion of the impact of U.S. dollar-Korean won exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results. These option and forward contracts require us to sell specified notional amounts in U.S. dollars and provide us the option to sell specified notional amounts in U.S. dollars during each month of 2010 commencing February 2010 to our counterparty, in each case, in exchange for Korean won at specified fixed exchange rates. Obligations under these foreign currency option and forward contracts must be cash collateralized if our exposure exceeds certain specified thresholds. These option and forward contracts may be terminated by the counterparty in a number of circumstances, including if our long-term debt rating falls below B-/B3 or if our total cash and cash equivalents is less than $12.5 million at the end of a fiscal quarter. We cannot assure you that any hedging technique we implement will be effective. If our hedging activities are not effective, changes in currency exchange rates may have a more significant impact on our results of operations. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Factors Affecting our Results of Operations.”
 
The global recession and related financial crisis negatively affected our business. Poor economic conditions may negatively affect our future business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
The global recession and related financial crisis led to slower economic activity, increased unemployment, concerns about inflation and energy costs, decreased business and consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits and capital spending, adverse business conditions and lower levels of liquidity in many financial markets. Consumers and businesses deferred purchases in response to tighter credit and negative financial news, which has in turn negatively affected product demand and other related matters. The global recession led to reduced customer spending in the semiconductor market and in our target markets, made it difficult for our customers, our vendors and us to accurately forecast and plan future business activities, and caused U.S. and foreign businesses to slow spending on our products. Although recently there have been indications of improved economic conditions generally and in the semiconductor industry specifically, we cannot assure you of the extent to which such conditions will continue to improve or whether the improvement will be sustainable. If the global economic recovery is not sustained or the global economy experiences another recession, such adverse economic conditions could lead to the insolvency of key suppliers resulting in product delays, limit the ability of customers to obtain credit to finance purchases of our products, lead to customer insolvencies, and also result in counterparty failures that may negatively impact our treasury operations. As a result, our business, financial condition and result of operations could be materially adversely affected in future periods as a result of economic downturns.
 
The loss of our key employees would materially adversely affect our business, and we may not be able to attract or retain the technical or management employees necessary to compete in our industry.
 
Our key executives have substantial experience and have made significant contributions to our business, and our continued success is dependent upon the retention of our key management executives, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Sang Park. The loss of such key personnel would have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain skilled technical and managerial personnel. We do not know whether we will be able to retain all of these employees as we continue to pursue our business strategy. The loss of the services of key employees, especially our key design and technical personnel, or our inability to retain, attract and motivate qualified design and technical personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. This could hinder our research and product development programs or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business.


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If we encounter future labor problems, we may fail to deliver our products and services in a timely manner, which could adversely affect our revenues and profitability.
 
As of January 31, 2010, 2,037 employees, or approximately 64.6% of our employees, were represented by the MagnaChip Semiconductor Labor Union, which is a member of the Federation of Korean Metal Workers Trade Unions. We can offer no assurance that issues with the labor union and other employees will be resolved favorably for us in the future, that we will not experience work stoppages or other labor problems in future years or that we will not incur significant expenses related to such issues.
 
We may incur costs to engage in future business combinations or strategic investments, and we may not realize the anticipated benefits of those transactions.
 
As part of our business strategy, we may seek to enter into business combinations, investments, joint ventures and other strategic alliances with other companies in order to maintain and grow revenue and market presence as well as to provide us with access to technology, products and services. Any such transaction would be accompanied by risks that may harm our business, such as difficulties in assimilating the operations, personnel and products of an acquired business or in realizing the projected benefits, disruption of our ongoing business, potential increases in our indebtedness and contingent liabilities and charges if the acquired company or assets are later determined to be worth less than the amount paid for them in an earlier original acquisition. In addition, our indebtedness may restrict us from making acquisitions that we may otherwise wish to pursue.
 
The failure to achieve acceptable manufacturing yields could adversely affect our business.
 
The manufacture of semiconductors involves highly complex processes that require precision, a highly regulated and sterile environment and specialized equipment. Defects or other difficulties in the manufacturing process can prevent us from achieving acceptable yields in the manufacture of our products or those of our semiconductor manufacturing services customers, which could lead to higher costs, a loss of customers or delay in market acceptance of our products. Slight impurities or defects in the photomasks used to print circuits on a wafer or other factors can cause significant difficulties, particularly in connection with the production of a new product, the adoption of a new manufacturing process or any expansion of our manufacturing capacity and related transitions. We may also experience manufacturing problems in achieving acceptable yields as a result of, among other things, transferring production to other facilities, upgrading or expanding existing facilities or changing our process technologies. Yields below our target levels can negatively impact our gross profit and may cause us to eliminate underperforming products.
 
We rely on a number of independent subcontractors and the failure of any of these independent subcontractors to perform as required could adversely affect our operating results.
 
A substantial portion of our net sales are derived from semiconductor devices assembled in packages or on film. The packaging and testing of semiconductors require technical skill and specialized equipment. For the portion of packaging and testing that we outsource, we use subcontractors located in Korea, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand. We rely on these subcontractors to package and test our devices with acceptable quality and yield levels. We could be adversely affected by political disorders, labor disruptions, and natural disasters where our subcontractors are located. If our semiconductor packagers and test service providers experience problems in packaging and testing our semiconductor devices, experience prolonged quality or yield problems or decrease the capacity available to us, our operating results could be adversely affected.


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We depend on successful parts and materials procurement for our manufacturing processes, and a shortage or increase in the price of these materials could interrupt our operations and result in a decline of revenues and results of operations.
 
We procure materials and electronic and mechanical components from international sources and original equipment manufacturers. We use a wide range of parts and materials in the production of our semiconductors, including silicon, processing chemicals, processing gases, precious metals and electronic and mechanical components, some of which, such as silicon wafers, are specialized raw materials that are generally only available from a limited number of suppliers. We do not have long-term agreements providing for all of these materials, thus, if demand increases or supply decreases, the costs of our raw materials could significantly increase. For example, worldwide supplies of silicon wafers, an important raw material for the semiconductors we manufacture, were constrained in recent years due to an increased demand for silicon. Silicon is also a key raw material for solar cells, the demand for which has increased in recent years. Although supplies of silicon have recently improved due to the entrance of additional suppliers and capacity expansion by existing suppliers, we cannot assure you that such supply increases will match demand increases. If we cannot obtain adequate materials in a timely manner or on favorable terms for the manufacture of our products, revenues and results of operations will decline.
 
We face warranty claims, product return, litigation and liability risks and the risk of negative publicity if our products fail.
 
Our semiconductors are incorporated into a number of end products, and our business is exposed to product return, warranty and product liability risk and the risk of negative publicity if our products fail. Although we maintain insurance for product liability claims, the amount and scope of our insurance may not be adequate to cover a product liability claim that is asserted against us. In addition, product liability insurance could become more expensive and difficult to maintain and, in the future, may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
 
In addition, we are exposed to the product liability risk 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 products are delivered with impurities or defects, we could incur additional development, repair or replacement costs, and our credibility and the market’s acceptance of our products could be harmed.
 
We could suffer adverse tax and other financial consequences as a result of changes in, or differences in the interpretation of, applicable tax laws.
 
Our company organizational structure was created in part based on certain interpretations and conclusions regarding various tax laws, including withholding tax, and other tax laws of applicable jurisdictions. Our Korean subsidiary, MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd., or MagnaChip Korea, was granted a limited tax holiday under Korean law in October 2004. This grant provided for certain tax exemptions for corporate taxes and withholding taxes until December 31, 2008, and for acquisition taxes, property and land use taxes and certain other taxes until December 31, 2013. Our interpretations and conclusions regarding tax laws, however, are not binding on any taxing authority and, if these interpretations and conclusions are incorrect, if our business were to be operated in a way that rendered us ineligible for tax exemptions or caused us to become subject to incremental tax, or if the authorities were to change, modify, or have a different interpretation of the relevant tax laws, we could suffer adverse tax and other financial consequences and the anticipated benefits of our organizational structure could be materially impaired.


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Our ability to compete successfully and achieve future growth will depend, in part, on our ability to protect our proprietary technology and know-how, as well as our ability to operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others.
 
We seek to protect our proprietary technologies and know-how through the use of patents, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements and other security measures. 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 issue, they will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or that the rights granted under the patents will provide us with meaningful protection or any commercial advantage. 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. We cannot assure you that other countries in which we market our services will protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the United States. In particular, the validity, enforceability and scope of protection of intellectual property in China, where we derive a significant portion of our net sales, and certain other countries where we derive net sales, are uncertain and still evolving and historically have not protected and may not protect in the future, intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws and enforcement procedures in the United States.
 
Our ability to compete successfully depends on our ability to operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others. We have no means of knowing what patent applications have been filed in the United States until they are published. In addition, the semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent litigation regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. We may need to file lawsuits to enforce our patents or intellectual property rights, and we may need to defend against claimed infringement of the rights of others. Any litigation could result in substantial costs to us and divert our resources. Despite our efforts in bringing or defending lawsuits, we may not be able to prevent third parties from infringing upon or misappropriating our intellectual property. In the event of an adverse outcome in any such litigation, we may be required to:
 
  •  pay substantial damages or indemnify customers or licensees for damages they may suffer if the products they purchase from us or the technology they license from us violate the intellectual property rights of others;
 
  •  stop our manufacture, use, sale or importation of infringing products; expend significant resources to develop or acquire non-infringing technologies;
 
  •  discontinue processes; or
 
  •  obtain licenses to the intellectual property we are found to have infringed.
 
There can be no assurance that we would be successful in such development or acquisition or that such licenses would be available under reasonable terms, or at all. The termination of key third party licenses relating to the use of intellectual property in our products and our design processes, such as our agreements with Silicon Works Co., Ltd. and ARM Limited, would materially and adversely affect our business.
 
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 noncompetition arrangement agreed to by Hynix in connection with the Original Acquisition expired on October 1, 2007. Under that arrangement, Hynix retained a perpetual license to use the intellectual property that we acquired from Hynix in the Original Acquisition. Now that these noncompetition restrictions have expired, Hynix and its subsidiaries are free to develop products that may incorporate or embody intellectual property developed by us prior to October 2004.


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Our expenses could increase if Hynix were unwilling or unable to provide certain services related to our shared facilities with Hynix, and if Hynix were to become insolvent, we could lose certain of our leases.
 
We are party to a land lease and easement agreement with Hynix pursuant to which we lease the land for our facilities in Cheongju, Korea. If this agreement were terminated for any reason, including the insolvency of Hynix, we would have to renegotiate new lease terms with Hynix or the new owner of the land. We cannot assure you that we could negotiate new lease terms on favorable terms or at all. Because we share certain facilities with Hynix, several services that are essential to our business are provided to us by or through Hynix under our general service supply agreement with Hynix. These services include electricity, bulk gases and de-ionized water, campus facilities and housing, wastewater and sewage management, environmental safety and certain utilities and infrastructure support services. If any of our agreements with Hynix were terminated or if Hynix were unwilling or unable to fulfill its obligations to us under the terms of these agreements, we would have to procure these services on our own and as a result may experience an increase in our expenses.
 
We are subject to many environmental laws and regulations that could affect our operations or result in significant expenses.
 
We are subject to requirements of environmental, health and safety laws and regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, the generation, use, handling, storage and disposal of, and exposure to, hazardous substances (including asbestos) and wastes, soil and groundwater contamination and employee health and safety. These laws and regulations are complex, change frequently and have tended to become more stringent over time. There can be no assurance that we have been, or will be, in compliance with all such laws and regulations or that we will not incur material costs or liabilities in connection with these laws and regulations in the future. The adoption of new environmental, health and safety laws, the failure to comply with new or existing laws, or issues relating to hazardous substances could subject us to material liability (including substantial fines or penalties), impose the need for additional capital equipment or other process requirements upon us, curtail our operations or restrict our ability to expand operations.
 
If our Korean subsidiary is designated as a regulated business under Korean environmental law, such designation could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results of operation.
 
In April 2010, the Korean government’s Enforcement Decree to the Framework Act on Low Carbon Green Growth, or the Enforcement Decree, became effective. Businesses that exceed 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and 100 terajoules of energy consumption for the prior three years will be subject to regulation and will be required to submit plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and energy consumption as well as performance reports and will be subject to government requirements to take further action. Our Korean subsidiary meets the thresholds under the Enforcement Decree and we expect that that it will be designated as a regulated business by the end of June 2010. If our Korean subsidiary is designated as a regulated business, we could be subject to additional and potentially costly compliance or remediation expenses that could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.
 
We will likely need additional capital in the future, and such capital may not be available on acceptable terms or at all, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
We will likely require more capital in the future from equity or debt financings to fund operating expenses, such as research and development costs, finance investments in equipment and infrastructure, acquire complimentary businesses and technologies, and respond to competitive pressures and potential strategic opportunities. If we raise additional funds through further issuances of equity or other securities convertible into equity, our existing stockholders could suffer significant


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dilution, and any new shares we issue could have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the holders of our common stock, including the shares of common stock sold in this offering. In addition, additional capital may not be available when needed or, if available, may not be available on favorable terms. In addition, our indebtedness limits our ability to incur additional indebtedness under certain circumstances. If we are unable to obtain capital on favorable terms, or if we are unable to obtain capital at all, we may have to reduce our operations or forego opportunities, and this may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our business depends on international customers, suppliers and operations in Asia, and as a result we are subject to regulatory, operational, financial and political risks, which could adversely affect our financial results.
 
We rely on, and expect to continue to rely on, suppliers, subcontractors and operations located primarily in Asia. As a result, we face risks inherent in international operations, such as unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, tariffs and other market barriers, political, social and economic instability, adverse tax consequences, war, civil disturbances and acts of terrorism, difficulties in accounts receivable collection, extended payment terms and differing labor standards, enforcement of contractual obligations and protection of intellectual property. These risks may lead to increased costs or decreased revenue growth, or both. Although we do not derive any revenue from, nor sell any products in, North Korea, any future increase in tensions between South Korea and North Korea that may occur, such as an outbreak of military hostilities, would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
You may not be able to bring an action or enforce any judgment obtained in United States courts, or bring an action in any other jurisdiction, against us or our subsidiaries or our directors, officers or independent auditors that are organized or residing in jurisdictions other than the United States.
 
Most of our subsidiaries are organized or incorporated outside of the United States and some of our directors and executive officers as well as our independent auditors are organized or reside outside of the United States. Most of our and our subsidiaries’ assets are located outside of the United States and in particular, in Korea. Accordingly, any judgment obtained in the United States against us or our subsidiaries may not be collectible in the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for you to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons or to enforce against them or us court judgments obtained in the United States that are predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States or of the securities laws of any state of the United States. In particular, there is doubt as to the enforceability in Korea or any other jurisdictions outside the United States, either in original actions or in actions for enforcement of judgments of United States courts, of civil liabilities predicated on the federal securities laws of the United States or the securities laws of any state of the United States.
 
Investor confidence may be adversely impacted if we are unable to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and as a result, our stock price could decline.
 
We will be subject to rules adopted by the Securities Exchange Commission, or SEC, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which require us to include in our Annual Report on Form 10-K our management’s report on, and assessment of the effectiveness of, our internal controls over financial reporting. Beginning with our fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, our independent auditors will be required to attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In connection with audits of our consolidated financial statements for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and two-month period ended December 31, 2009, our independent registered public accounting firm has reported two control deficiencies that existed prior to their review, which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness that


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our independent registered public accounting firm reported to our board of directors are that we do not have a sufficient number of financial personnel with the requisite financial accounting experience and that our controls over non-routine transactions are not effective to ensure that accounting considerations are identified and appropriately recorded. If we fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, there is a risk that we will not comply with all of the requirements imposed by Section 404. Moreover, effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to helping prevent financial fraud. Any of these possible outcomes could result in an adverse reaction in the financial marketplace due to a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our consolidated financial statements and could result in investigations or sanctions by the SEC, the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, or other regulatory authorities or in stockholder litigation. Any of these factors ultimately could harm our business and could negatively impact the market price of our securities. Ineffective control over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
 
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. However, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
 
Our level of indebtedness is substantial, and we may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful. A decline in the ratings of our existing or future indebtedness may make the terms of any new indebtedness we choose to incur more costly.
 
As of December 31, 2009, our total indebtedness on a pro forma basis was $246.7 million. See “Capitalization” for additional information. Our substantial debt could have important consequences, including:
 
  •  increasing our vulnerability to general economic and industry conditions;
 
  •  requiring a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness, therefore reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations, capital expenditures and future business opportunities;
 
  •  exposing us to the risk of increased interest rates because some of our borrowings are at variable rates of interest;
 
  •  limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes; and
 
  •  limiting our ability to adjust to changing market conditions and placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors who have less debt.
 
Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond our control. We cannot assure you that we will generate a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness.


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The credit ratings assigned to our debt reflect each rating agency’s opinion of our ability to make payments on the debt obligations when such payments are due. A rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. We may experience downgrades in our debt ratings in the future. Any lowering of our debt ratings would adversely impact our ability to raise additional debt financing and increase the cost of any such financing that is obtained. In the event any ratings downgrades are significant, we may choose not to incur new debt or refinance existing debt if we are unable to incur or refinance such debt at favorable interest rates or on favorable terms.
 
If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations or if we are unable to refinance existing indebtedness on favorable terms, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. In the absence of such operating results and resources, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations. The indentures governing our notes restrict our ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from the disposition. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or be able to obtain the proceeds which we could realize from them and these proceeds may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due.
 
Restrictions on MagnaChip Korea’s ability to make payments on its intercompany loans from MagnaChip Semiconductor B.V., or on its ability to pay dividends in excess of statutory limitations, could hinder our ability to make payments on our 10.500% senior notes due 2018.
 
We anticipate that payments under our 10.500% senior notes due 2018 will be funded in part by MagnaChip Korea’s repayment of its existing loans from MagnaChip Semiconductor B.V., with MagnaChip Semiconductor B.V. using such repayments in turn to repay the loans owed to MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. Under the Korean Foreign Exchange Transaction Act, the minister of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance is authorized to temporarily suspend payments in foreign currencies in the event of natural calamities, wars, conflicts of arms, grave and sudden changes in domestic or foreign economic conditions, or other similar situations. In addition, under the Korean Commercial Code, a Korean company is permitted to make a dividend payment in accordance with the provisions in its articles of incorporation out of retained earnings (as determined in accordance with the Korean Commercial Code and the generally accepted accounting principles in Korea), but no more than twice a year. If MagnaChip Korea is prevented from making payments under its intercompany loans due to restrictions on payments of foreign currency or if it has an insufficient amount of retained earnings under the Korean Commercial Code to make dividend payments to MagnaChip Semiconductor B.V., we may not have sufficient funds to make payments on the notes.
 
We may need to incur impairment and other restructuring charges, which could materially affect our results of operations and financial conditions.
 
During industry downturns and for other reasons, we may need to record impairment or restructuring charges. From April 4, 2005 through December 31, 2009, we recognized aggregate restructuring and impairment charges of $63.7 million, which consisted of $58.1 million of impairment charges and $5.6 million of restructuring charges. In the future, we may need to record additional impairment charges or to further restructure our business or incur additional restructuring charges, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
 
We are subject to litigation risks, which may be costly to defend and the outcome of which is uncertain.
 
All industries, including the semiconductor industry, are subject to legal claims, with and without merit, that may be particularly costly and which may divert the attention of our management and our resources in general. We are involved in a variety of legal matters, most of which we consider routine matters that arise in the normal course of business. These routine matters typically fall into broad


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categories such as those involving customers, employment and labor and intellectual property. Even if the final outcome of these legal claims does not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, defense and settlement costs can be substantial. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the litigation process, the resolution of any particular legal claim or proceeding could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
 
The price of our depositary shares and common stock may be volatile and you may lose all or a part of your investment.
 
Prior to this offering, there has not been a public market for our depository shares or common stock. Even though we anticipate that our shares will be quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, an active trading market for our depositary shares or common stock may not develop following this offering. You may not be able to sell your shares quickly or at the current market price if trading in our depositary shares or common stock is not active. The initial public offering price for the shares will be determined by negotiations between the underwriters, the selling stockholders and us, and may not be indicative of prices that will prevail in the trading market.
 
In addition, the trading price of our depositary shares and common stock might be subject to wide fluctuations. Factors, some of which are beyond our control, that could affect the trading price of our depositary shares or common stock may include:
 
  •  actual or anticipated variations in our results of operations from quarter to quarter or year to year;
 
  •  announcements by us or our competitors of significant agreements, technological innovations or strategic alliances;
 
  •  changes in recommendations or estimates by any securities analysts who follow our securities;
 
  •  addition or loss of significant customers;
 
  •  recruitment or departure of key personnel;
 
  •  changes in economic performance or market valuations of competing companies in our industry;
 
  •  price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market;
 
  •  market conditions in our industry, end markets and the economy as a whole;
 
  •  subsequent sales of stock and other financings;
 
  •  litigation, legislation, regulation or technological developments that adversely affect our business; and
 
  •  the expiration of contractual lock-up agreements with our executive officers, directors and greater than 1% stockholders.
 
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a public company’s securities, securities class action litigation often has been instituted against the public company. Regardless of its outcome, this type of litigation could result in substantial costs to us and a likely diversion of our management’s attention. You may not receive a positive return on your investment when you sell your shares, and you could lose some or the entire amount of your investment.
 
Control by principal stockholders could adversely affect our other stockholders.
 
Based upon the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC units outstanding as of December 31, 2009, our executive officers, directors and greater than 5% unitholders collectively beneficially owned approximately 86% of the common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC, excluding units issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, and 86% of the common units, including units


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issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants that are exercisable within sixty days of December 31, 2009. After giving effect to the corporate conversion and the sale of shares in this offering, our executive officers, directors and greater than 5% stockholders, collectively, would have owned approximately     % of our common stock as of December 31, 2009, assuming no exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares from us or the selling stockholders. On the same adjusted basis, and assuming exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional           shares from us and           shares from the selling stockholders, our executive officers, directors and greater than 5% stockholders, collectively, would have owned approximately     % of our common stock as of December 31, 2009. In addition, Avenue has three designees serving as members of our seven-member board of directors. Therefore, Avenue will continue to have significant influence over our affairs for the foreseeable future, including influence over the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or our assets.
 
Our concentration of ownership will limit the ability of other stockholders to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that our non-sponsor stockholders do not view as beneficial. For example, our concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control or otherwise discouraging a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could cause the market price of our common stock to decline or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over the market price for their shares of our common stock.
 
Under our certificate of incorporation, our non-employee directors and non-employee holders of five percent or more of our outstanding common stock do not have a duty to refrain from engaging in a corporate opportunity in the same or similar activities or lines of business as those engaged in by us, our subsidiaries and other related parties. Also, we have renounced any interest or expectancy in such business opportunities even if the opportunity is one that we might reasonably have pursued or had the ability or desire to pursue if granted an opportunity to do so.
 
The future sale of significant amounts of our common stock may negatively affect our stock price, even if our business is doing well.
 
Sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock in the public market, or the prospect of such sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. After giving effect to the corporate conversion and the sale of shares in this offering, we would have had           shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2009, based on the number of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC units outstanding as of that date. More than     % of the shares outstanding prior to this offering are subject to lock-up agreements under which the holders of such shares have agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of any of their shares for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Barclays Capital Inc., other than any shares such holders may sell to the underwriters in this offering after the date of this prospectus pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase up to           additional shares of our common stock from us and           shares from the selling stockholders; provided, that these agreements do not restrict the ability of the stockholders party to the registration rights agreement to cause a resale registration statement to be filed in accordance with the demand registration rights described under “Description of Capital Stock — Registration Rights.” After the 180-day period, based upon the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC units outstanding as of December 31, 2009, and the assumed exchange rate of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC units for MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation shares,          shares held by current unitholders will be eligible for sale from time to time in the future under Rule 144, Rule 701 or Section 4(1) of the Securities Act with respect to shares covered by Section 1145 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital Inc. can together waive the restrictions of the lock-up agreements at an earlier time without prior notice or announcement and allow stockholders to sell their shares. As restrictions on resale end, the market price of our common stock could drop significantly if the holders of the restricted shares sell such restricted shares or are perceived by the market as intending to sell such restricted shares.


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Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware Law may make it difficult for a third party to acquire us and could depress the price of our common stock.
 
Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management. Among other things, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws:
 
  •  authorize our board of directors to issue, without stockholder approval, preferred stock with such terms as the board of directors may determine;
 
  •  divide our board of directors into three classes so that only approximately one-third of the total number of directors is elected each year;
 
  •  permit directors to be removed only for cause by a majority vote;
 
  •  prohibit action by written consent of our stockholders;
 
  •  prohibit any person other than our board of directors, the chairman of our board of directors, our Chief Executive Officer or holders of at least 25% of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of capital stock of the corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors to call a special meeting of our stockholders; and
 
  •  specify advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations.
 
In addition, following this offering, we will be subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or DGCL, regulating corporate takeovers and which has an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by our board of directors, including discouraging takeover attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for shares of our common stock. In general, those provisions prohibit a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:
 
  •  the transaction is approved by the board of directors before the date the interested stockholder attained that status;
 
  •  upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced; or
 
  •  on or after such date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at a meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.
 
In general, Section 203 defines a business combination to include the following:
 
  •  any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;
 
  •  any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation involving the interested stockholder;
 
  •  subject to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder;
 
  •  any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or
 
  •  the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation.
 
In general, Section 203 defines an interested stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by any such entity or person.
 
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stockholders. However, we have not opted out of, and do not currently intend to opt out of, this provision.
 
We may apply the proceeds of this offering to uses that do not improve our operating results or increase the value of your investment.
 
We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay certain employee incentive payments payable upon the closing of this offering, to pay certain expenses of this offering, and for general corporate purposes, including working capital and capital expenditures. We may also use a portion of the net proceeds to acquire or invest in companies and technologies that we believe will complement our business although we have no specific plans at this time to do so. However, we will have broad discretion in how we use the net proceeds of this offering. These proceeds could be applied in ways that do not improve our operating results or increase the value of your investment. Until the net proceeds are used, they may be placed in investments that do not produce income or that lose value.
 
You will incur immediate and substantial dilution and may experience further dilution immediately upon the sale of our common stock in this offering.
 
The initial public offering price of our common stock is substantially higher than $     , the net tangible book value per share of our common stock as of December 31, 2009, calculated on a pro forma basis as adjusted for the sale of shares in this offering. Therefore, if you purchase our common stock in this offering, you will incur an immediate dilution of $      in net tangible book value per share from the price you paid, based on the assumed initial offering price of $      per share. The exercise of outstanding options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $      and $     per share, respectively (assuming a conversion ratio of          between the common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and our shares of common stock), will result in further dilution.
 
We will incur increased costs as a result of being a publicly listed company, and these additional costs could harm our business and results of operations.
 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as rules promulgated by the SEC and the NYSE, require us to adopt corporate governance practices applicable to U.S. public companies. These rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs and make certain compliance and reporting activities more time-consuming. We also expect it to be more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain and maintain director and officer liability insurance, which may cause us to accept reduced policy limits and reduced coverage or to incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur, but these additional costs and demands on management time and attention may harm our business and results of operations.
 
We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future after this offering, and therefore, investors should rely on sales of their common stock as the only way to realize any future gains on their investments.
 
We do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future after this offering. The payment of cash dividends on common stock is restricted under the terms of the indenture for our senior notes. We anticipate that we will retain all of our future earnings after this offering for use in the development of our business and for general corporate purposes. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors. Accordingly, investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investments.


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INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA
 
In this prospectus, we rely on and refer to information regarding the semiconductor market from iSuppli Corporation, or iSuppli, and Gartner, Inc., or Gartner. Market data attributed to iSuppli is from “Display Driver ICs Q4 2009 Market Tracker” and “Power Management Q4 2009 Market Tracker” and market data attributed to Gartner is from “Semiconductor Forecast Worldwide: Forecast Database, 24 Feb 2010.” Although we believe that this information is reliable, we have not independently verified it. We do not have any obligation to announce or otherwise make publicly available updates or revisions to forecasts contained in these documents. In addition, in many cases, we have made statements in this prospectus regarding our industry and our position in the industry based on our experience in the industry and our own investigation of market conditions.
 
SPECIAL CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Information concerning us and this offering is subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this prospectus that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.
 
These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe our estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that those statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors listed in the “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business” sections and elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.


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USE OF PROCEEDS
 
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the common stock that we are offering will be approximately $      million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming an initial public offering price of $      per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus). We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of our common stock by the selling stockholders.
 
We intend to use the net proceeds to us from this offering as follows:
 
  •  approximately $12 million to fund discretionary incentive payments to all of our employees, excluding our executive officers; and
 
  •  approximately $     million to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes.
 
Pending such uses, we intend to invest the net proceeds of this offering in short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing securities.
 
If we raise more or fewer proceeds from this offering than anticipated, including any additional proceeds raised as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional depositary shares, we expect to increase or reduce the amount that we use to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes by a commensurate amount.
 
DIVIDEND POLICY
 
We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future after this offering. We anticipate that we will retain all of our future earnings after this offering for use in the development of our business and for general corporate purposes. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors. The payment of cash dividends on our common stock is restricted under the terms of the indenture governing our senior notes.
 
CORPORATE CONVERSION
 
In connection with this offering, our board of directors and the holders of a majority of our outstanding common units will elect to convert MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation. In order to consummate such a conversion, a certificate of conversion will be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware prior to the closing of this offering. In connection with the corporate conversion, outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into shares of common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, outstanding options to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into options to purchase shares of common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation and outstanding warrants to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into warrants to purchase shares of common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, all at a ratio of          .


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CAPITALIZATION
 
The following table sets forth the following information:
 
  •  the actual capitalization of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC as of December 31, 2009; and
 
  •  our pro forma capitalization as of December 31, 2009 after giving effect to (i) the issuance of $250 million senior notes and (ii) the corporate conversion, as adjusted for the sale of shares of our common stock in this offering at an initial public offering price of $      per share (the midpoint of the range set forth on the front cover of this prospectus), after the deduction of the underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by us, and the application of the related proceeds as described under “Use of Proceeds.”
 
This table should be read together with “Use of Proceeds,” “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
                 
    As of December 31, 2009  
    (in millions)  
          Pro Forma
 
   
Actual
   
as Adjusted
 
 
Indebtedness (including current maturities)
               
Senior secured credit facility
  $ 61.8     $  
10.500% senior notes due 2018(1)
          246.7  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common units, no par value; 375,000,000 units authorized, 307,083,996 issued and outstanding, actual; and no units issued and outstanding, pro forma as adjusted
    55.1        
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, no shares authorized, issued and outstanding, actual;          shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, pro forma as adjusted.
           
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share;           shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, actual; and           shares issued and outstanding, pro forma as adjusted
             
Additional paid-in capital
    168.7       (2)
Accumulated deficit
    (2.0 )        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (6.2 )                 
                 
Total unitholders’ / stockholders’ equity
    215.7          
                 
Total capitalization
  $ 277.4          
                 
 
(1) Represents principal amount of notes net of original issue discount of $3.3 million.
 
(2) Reflects a $130.7 million distribution to unitholders using a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of our $250 million in aggregate principal amount senior notes and the corporate conversion.
 
(3) A $1.00 decrease or increase in the assumed initial public offering price would result in approximately a $      million decrease or increase in each of pro forma as adjusted additional paid-in capital, total stockholders’ equity and total capitalization, assuming the total number of shares offered by us remains the same and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.


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DILUTION
 
Our net tangible book value as of December 31, 2009, on a pro forma basis, was approximately $      million, or $      per share of our common stock. Pro forma net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets reduced by our total liabilities and divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Dilution in net tangible book value per share represents the difference between the amount per share that you pay in this offering and the net tangible book value per share immediately after this offering.
 
After giving effect to the receipt of the estimated net proceeds from the sale by us of           shares, our net tangible book value at December 31, 2009 on the pro forma basis would have been $      , or $      per share of common stock. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share of $      to existing stockholders and an immediate decrease in pro forma net tangible book value per share of $      to you. The following table illustrates the dilution.
 
                 
Assumed initial public offering price per share
          $             
Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2009
  $            
Increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors
  $                     
                 
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering
               
                 
Dilution per share to new investors
          $    
                 
 
A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $      per share would increase or decrease the pro forma net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering by $      per share and would increase or decrease the dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to investors in this offering by $      per share. This calculation assumes that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and reflects the deduction of the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses of this offering.
 
If the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of our common stock from us in full in this offering, the pro forma net tangible book value per share after the offering would be $      per share, the increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share to existing stockholders would be $      per share and the dilution to new investors purchasing shares in this offering would be $      per share.
 
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2009, on the pro forma basis as adjusted to give effect to this offering, the differences between the amounts paid or to be paid by the groups set forth in the table with respect to the aggregate number of shares of our common stock acquired or to be acquired by each group.
 
                                         
    Shares
    Total
    Average
 
    Purchased     Consideration     Price
 
   
Number
   
%
   
Amount
   
%
   
Per Share
 
    (In millions, except share and % data)  
 
Existing stockholders
                %   $                        %   $             
New investors(1)
                                       
Total
                  %   $         %   $  
                                         
 
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If the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares from us and the selling stockholders is exercised in full, the number of shares of common stock held by existing stockholders will be reduced to     , or     % of the aggregate number of shares of common stock outstanding after this offering, and the number of shares of common stock held by new investors will be increased to      , or     % of the aggregate number of shares of common stock outstanding after this offering. The total consideration paid by our existing stockholders would be $     , or     %, and the total consideration paid by our new investors would be $     , or     % and the average price per share paid by our existing stockholders and new investors would be $      and $     , respectively.
 
To the extent that any outstanding options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock are exercised, investors in this offering will experience further dilution. The table below sets forth the matters described with respect to the table above and assumes the exercise of all options and warrants outstanding or exercisable as of December 31, 2009. Assuming such exercise, the total number of shares purchased would be increased as a result of the additional shares underlying the options and warrants being issued. Therefore the percentage of shares purchased by the existing stockholders and new investors relative to all three groups would be decreased. Similarly, as a result of the option and warrant exercises, the total consideration to be received by us would be increased because of the additional cash received by us from option and warrant exercises. Such increase in total consideration would have the effect of decreasing the percentage of total consideration paid by the existing stockholders and new investors relative to all three groups. The average price per share for the existing stockholders and new investors would remain unchanged.
 
                                         
                            Average
 
    Shares
    Total
    Price
 
    Purchased     Consideration     Per
 
    Number     %     Amount     %     Share  
          (In millions, except share and % data)        
 
Existing stockholders
                %   $         %   $    
New investors(1)
                                       
Option and warrant holders(2)
                                       
Total
                  %   $                   %   $        
                                         
 
(1) Before deduction of the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.
 
(2) Includes shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options previously granted to our officers, directors and employees and warrants issued in connection with our reorganization proceedings.
 
If the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares from us and the selling stockholders is exercised in full, the number of shares of common stock held by existing stockholders will be reduced to          , or     % of the aggregate number of shares of common stock outstanding after this offering, and the number of shares of common stock held by new investors will be increased to     , or     % of the aggregate number of shares of common stock outstanding after this offering. The total consideration paid by our existing stockholders would be $     , or     %, and the total consideration paid by our new investors would be $     , or     % and the average price per share paid by our existing stockholders and new investors would be $      and $     , respectively.


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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
 
The following tables set forth selected historical consolidated financial data of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (to be converted into MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation in connection with this offering) on or as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The selected historical consolidated financial data presented below should be read together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements, including the notes to those consolidated financial statements, appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
We have derived the selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 from the historical audited consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 from the historical audited consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC not included in this prospectus. The historical results of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period.
 
In connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we implemented fresh-start accounting in accordance with applicable ASC 852 governing reorganizations. We elected to adopt a convenience date of October 25, 2009 (a month end for our financial reporting purposes) for application of fresh-start accounting. In accordance with the ASC 852 governing reorganizations, we recorded largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings including professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of our reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting and write-off of debt issuance costs. As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, our financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 represent the operations of our pre-reorganization predecessor company and are presented separately from the financial statements of our post-reorganization successor company. As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, the financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 are not fully comparable with the financial statements for periods on or after October 25, 2009.
 


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    Successor(1)       Predecessor  
    Two- Month
      Ten- Month
                         
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
    2009       2009    
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
    (Audited)
 
    (In millions, except per common unit data)  
Statements of Operations Data:
                                                 
Net sales
  $ 111.1       $ 449.0     $ 601.7     $ 709.5     $ 683.9     $ 774.3  
Cost of sales
    90.4         311.1       445.3       578.9       580.4       591.1  
                                                   
Gross profit
    20.7         137.8       156.4       130.7       103.4       183.2  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    14.5         56.3       81.3       82.7       76.1       119.4  
Research and development expenses
    14.7         56.1       89.5       90.8       87.2       96.1  
Restructuring and impairment charges
            0.4       13.4       12.1       1.7       36.1  
                                                   
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    (8.6 )       25.0       (27.7 )     (54.9 )     (61.6 )     (68.4 )
Interest expense, net
    1.3         31.2       76.1       60.3       57.2       57.2  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
    9.3         43.4       (210.4 )     (4.7 )     50.9       16.5  
Reorganization items, net
            804.6                          
                                                   
      8.1         816.8       (286.5 )     (65.0 )     (6.3 )     (40.7 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    (0.5 )       841.8       (314.3 )     (120.0 )     (67.9 )     (109.1 )
Income tax expenses
    1.9         7.3       11.6       8.8       9.1       2.0  
                                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.5 )       834.5       (325.8 )     (128.8 )     (76.9 )     (111.1 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )     (152.4 )     10.2  
                                                   
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.0 )     $ 841.1     $ (417.3 )   $ (180.6 )   $ (229.3 )   $ (100.9 )
                                                   
Dividends accrued on preferred units
            6.3       13.3       12.0       10.9       9.9  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common units
    (2.5 )       828.2       (339.1 )     (140.9 )     (87.9 )     (121.1 )
                                                   
Net income (loss) attributable to common units
  $ (2.0 )     $ 834.8     $ (430.6 )   $ (192.6 )   $ (240.2 )   $ (110.8 )
                                                   
Per unit data:
                                                 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common unit — Basic and diluted
    (0.01 )       15.65       (6.43 )     (2.69 )     (1.66 )     (2.29 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per common unit — Basic and diluted
            0.12       (1.73 )     (0.99 )     (2.88 )     0.19  
Earnings (loss) per common unit — Basic and diluted
    (0.01 )       15.77       (8.16 )     (3.68 )     (4.54 )     (2.10 )
Weighted average number of common units — Basic and diluted
    300.863         52.923       52.769       52.297       52.912       52.898  
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 64.9               $ 4.0     $ 64.3     $ 89.2     $ 86.6  
Total assets
    453.3                 399.2       707.9       770.1       1,040.6  
Total indebtedness(2)
    61.8                 845.0       830.0       750.0       750.0  
Long-term obligations(3)
    61.5                 143.2       879.4       867.4       856.7  
Unitholders’ equity
    215.7                 (787.8 )     (477.5 )     (284.5 )     (46.5 )
Supplemental Data (unaudited):
                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
    22.1         76.6       59.8       111.2                  
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)(5)
    13.3         9.3       (71.7 )     (82.6 )                

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(1) As of October 25, 2009, the fresh-start adoption date, we adopted fresh-start accounting for our consolidated financial statements. Because of the emergence from reorganization proceedings and adoption of fresh-start accounting, the historical financial information for periods after October 25, 2009 is not fully comparable to periods before October 25, 2009. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Recent Changes to Our Business.”
 
(2) Total indebtedness is calculated as long and short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term borrowings.
 
(3) Long-term obligations include long-term borrowings, capital leases and redeemable convertible preferred units.
 
(4) We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization associated with continuing operations, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) income tax expenses, (iv) restructuring and impairment charges, (v) other restructuring charges, (vi) abandoned IPO expenses, (vii) subcontractor claim settlement, (viii) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start inventory accounting step-up, (ix) equity-based compensation expense, (x) reorganization items, net and (xi) foreign currency gain (loss), net. See the footnotes to the table below for further information regarding these items. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance because:
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the impact of a number of items that may be either one time or recurring items that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance;
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an enterprise level performance measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts and investors in our industry;
 
  •  we anticipate that our investor and analyst presentations after we are public will include Adjusted EBITDA; and
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with a more consistent measurement of period to period performance of our core operations, as well as a comparison of our operating performance to that of other companies in our industry.
 
We use Adjusted EBITDA in a number of ways, including:
 
  •  for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget;
 
  •  to evaluate the effectiveness of our enterprise level business strategies;
 
  •  in communications with our board of directors concerning our consolidated financial performance; and
 
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We encourage you to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations, cash flows from operating activities or net income (loss), as determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
 
                                   
    Historical  
    Successor       Predecessor  
    Two- Month
      Ten- Month
             
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
   
2009
     
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
    (In millions)  
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.0 )     $ 841.1     $ (417.3 )   $ (180.6 )
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )
                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.5 )       834.5       (325.8 )     (128.8 )
Adjustments:
                                 
Depreciation and amortization associated with continuing operations
    11.2         37.7       63.8       152.2  
Interest expense, net
    1.3         31.2       76.1       60.3  
Income tax expense
    1.9         7.3       11.6       8.8  
Restructuring and impairment charges(a)
            0.4       13.4       12.1  
Other restructuring charges(b)
            13.3       6.2        
Abandoned IPO expenses(c)
                  3.7        
Subcontractor claim settlement(d)
                        1.3  
Reorganization items, net(e)
            (804.6 )            
Inventory step-up(f)
    17.2                      
Equity based compensation expense(g)
    2.2         0.2       0.5       0.6  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(h)
    (9.3 )       (43.4 )     210.4       4.7  
                                   
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 22.1       $ 76.6     $ 59.8     $ 111.2  
                                   
 
(a) This adjustment is comprised of all items included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations, and eliminates the impact of restructuring and impairment charges related to (i) for 2009, termination benefits and other related costs, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 in connection with the closure of one of our research and development facilities in Japan, (ii) for 2008, goodwill impairment triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of our mobile display solutions, or MDS reporting unit, and a reversal of a portion of the restructuring accrual related to the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities in 2007, and (iii) for 2007, the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities. We do not believe these restructuring and impairment charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because we do not anticipate similar facility closures and market driven events in our ongoing operations, although we cannot guarantee that similar events will not occur in the future.
 
(b) This adjustment relates to certain restructuring charges that are not included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations. These items are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. These charges are comprised of the following: (i) for 2009, a charge of $13.3 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses, and (ii) for 2008, a charge of $6.2 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses. We do not believe these other restructuring charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because these charges were related, in significant part, to actions we took in response to the impacts on our business resulting from the global economic recession that persisted through 2008 and 2009. We cannot guarantee that similar charges will not be incurred in the future.


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(c) This adjustment eliminates a $3.7 million charge in 2008 related to expenses incurred in connection with our abandoned initial public offering in 2008. We do not believe that these charges are indicative of our core operating performance. We expect to incur similar costs in connection with this offering.
 
(d) This adjustment eliminates a $1.3 million charge attributable to a one-time settlement of claims with a subcontractor. We no longer obtain services from this subcontractor and do not expect to incur similar charges in the future.
 
(e) This adjustment eliminates the impact of largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings from our ongoing operations including, among others, professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of the Chapter 11 reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting principles and the write-off of debt issuance costs. Included in reorganization items, net for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 was our predecessor’s gain recognized from the effects of our reorganization proceedings. The gain results from the difference between our predecessor’s carrying value of remaining pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise and the amounts to be distributed pursuant to the reorganization proceedings. The gain from the effects of the reorganization proceedings and the application of fresh-start accounting principles is comprised of the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise, net of the issuance of new common units and new warrants and the accrual of amounts to be settled in cash. For details regarding this adjustment, see note 5 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus. We do not believe these items are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because they were incurred as a result of our Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(f) This adjustment eliminates the one-time impact on cost of sales associated with the write-up of our inventory in accordance with the principles of fresh-start accounting upon consummation of the Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(g) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash equity-based compensation expenses. Although we expect to incur non-cash equity-based compensation expenses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these non-cash expenses, as supplemental information.
 
(h) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash foreign currency translation associated with intercompany debt obligations and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables, as well as the cash impact of foreign currency transaction gains or losses on collection of such receivables and payment of such payables. Although we expect to incur foreign currency translation gains or losses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these primarily non-cash gains or losses, as supplemental information.
 
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
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  •  although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of issuing equity-based compensation to our management team and employees;
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the costs of holding certain assets and liabilities in foreign currencies; and
 
  •  other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
 
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.
 
(5) We present Adjusted Net Income as a further supplemental measure of our performance. We prepare Adjusted Net Income by adjusting net income (loss) to eliminate the impact of a number of non-cash expenses and other items that may be either one time or recurring that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is particularly useful because it reflects the impact of our asset base and capital structure on our operating performance.
 
We present Adjusted Net Income for a number of reasons, including:
 
  •  we use Adjusted Net Income in communications with our board of directors concerning our consolidated financial performance;
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted Net Income is an enterprise level performance measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts and investors in our industry; and
 
  •  we anticipate that our investor and analyst presentations after we are public will include Adjusted Net Income.
 
Adjusted Net Income is not a measure defined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations, cash flows from operating activities or net income (loss), as determined in accordance with GAAP. We encourage you to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate. Other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted Net Income differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted Net Income, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. We define Adjusted Net Income as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, excluding (i) restructuring and impairment charges, (ii) other restructuring charges, (iii) abandoned IPO expenses, (vi) subcontractor claim settlement, (v) reorganization items, net, (vi) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start accounting inventory step-up, (vii) equity based compensation expense, (viii) amortization of intangibles associated with continuing operations and (ix) foreign currency gain (loss).


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The following table summarizes the adjustments to net income (loss) that we make in order to calculate Adjusted Net Income for the periods indicated:
 
                                   
    Historical  
    Successor       Predecessor  
    Two- Month
      Ten- Month
             
    Period Ended
      Period Ended
    Years Ended
 
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
    2009       2009     2008     2007  
    (In millions)  
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.0 )     $ 841.1     $ (417.3 )   $ (180.6 )
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    0.5         6.6       (91.5 )     (51.7 )
                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.5 )       834.5       (325.8 )     (128.8 )
Adjustments:
                                 
Restructuring and impairment charges(a)
            0.4       13.4       12.1  
Other restructuring charges(b)
            13.3       6.2        
Abandoned IPO expenses(c)
                  3.7        
Subcontractor claim settlement(d)
                        1.3  
Reorganization items, net(e)
            (804.6 )            
Inventory step-up(f)
    17.2                      
Equity based compensation expense(g)
    2.2         0.2       0.5       0.6  
Amortization of intangibles associated with continuing operations(h)
    5.6         8.8       20.0       27.5  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(i)
    (9.3 )       (43.4 )     210.4       4.7  
                                   
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
  $ 13.3       $ 9.3     $ (71.7 )   $ (82.6 )
                                   
 
(a) This adjustment is comprised of all items included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations, and eliminates the impact of restructuring and impairment charges related to (i) for 2009, termination benefits and other related costs, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 in connection with the closure of one of our research and development facilities in Japan, (ii) for 2008, goodwill impairment triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of our MDS reporting unit and a reversal of a portion of the restructuring accrual related to the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities in 2007, and (iii) for 2007, the closure of our Gumi five-inch wafer fabrication facilities. We do not believe these restructuring and impairment charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because we do not anticipate similar facility closures and market driven events in our ongoing operations, although we cannot guarantee that similar events will not occur in the future.
 
(b) This adjustment relates to certain restructuring charges that are not included in the restructuring and impairment charges line item on our consolidated statements of operations. These items are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. These charges are comprised of the following: (i) for 2009, a charge of $13.3 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses, and (ii) for 2008, a charge of $6.2 million for restructuring-related professional fees and related expenses. We do not believe these other restructuring charges are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because these charges were related, in significant part, to actions we took in response to the impacts on our business resulting from the global economic recession that persisted through 2008 and 2009. We cannot guarantee that similar charges will not be incurred in the future.
 
(c) This adjustment eliminates a $3.7 million charge in 2008 related to expenses incurred in connection with our abandoned initial public offering in 2008. We do not believe that these charges are indicative of our core operating performance. We expect to incur costs in connection with this offering.
 
(d) This adjustment eliminates a $1.3 million charge attributable to a one-time settlement of claims with a subcontractor. We no longer obtain services from this subcontractor and do not expect to incur similar charges in the future.
 
(e) This adjustment eliminates the impact of largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings from our ongoing operations including, among others, professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of the Chapter 11 reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting principles and the write-off of debt issuance costs. Included in reorganization items, net for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 was our predecessor’s gain recognized from the effects of our reorganization proceedings. The gain results from the difference between our predecessor’s carrying value of remaining pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise and the amounts to be distributed pursuant to the reorganization proceedings. The gain from the effects of the reorganization proceedings and the application of fresh-start accounting principles is comprised of the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise, net of the issuance of new common units and new warrants and the accrual of amounts to be settled in


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cash. For details regarding this adjustment, see note 5 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus. We do not believe these items are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because they were incurred as a result of our reorganization proceedings.
 
(f) This adjustment eliminates the one-time impact on cost of sales associated with the write-up of our inventory in accordance with the principles of fresh-start accounting upon consummation of the Chapter 11 reorganization.
 
(g) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash equity-based compensation expenses. Although we expect to incur non-cash equity-based compensation expenses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these non-cash expenses, as supplemental information.
 
(h) This adjustment eliminates the non-cash impact of amortization expense for intangible assets created as a result of the purchase accounting treatment of the Original Acquisition and other subsequent acquisitions, and from the application of fresh-start accounting in connection with the reorganization proceedings. We do not believe these non-cash amortization expenses for intangibles are indicative of our core ongoing operating performance because the assets would not have been capitalized on our balance sheet but for the application of purchase accounting or fresh-start accounting, as applicable.
 
(i) This adjustment eliminates the impact of non-cash foreign currency translation associated with intercompany debt obligations and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables, as well as the cash impact of foreign currency transaction gains or losses on collection of such receivables and payment of such payables. Although we expect to incur foreign currency translation gains or losses in the future, we believe that analysts and investors will find it helpful to review our operating performance without the effects of these primarily non-cash gains or losses, as supplemental information.
 
Adjusted Net Income has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of issuing equity-based compensation to our management team and employees;
 
  •  Adjusted Net Income does not reflect the costs of holding certain assets and liabilities in foreign currencies; and
 
  •  other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted Net Income differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
 
Because of these limitations, Adjusted Net Income should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted Net Income only supplementally.


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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
We have prepared the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information of MagnaChip for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations is derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and gives pro forma effect to the following as if these events had occurred on January 1, 2009:
 
  •  the reorganization proceedings and adoption of fresh-start reporting;
 
  •  the corporate conversion; and
 
  •  the issuance of $250 million senior notes by MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and the application of the net proceeds therefrom.
 
The unaudited consolidated pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 is derived from the historical consolidated balance sheet of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and gives pro forma effect to the following as if it occurred on December 31, 2009.
 
  •  the corporate conversion; and
 
  •  the issuance of $250 million senior notes by MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, and the application of the net proceeds therefrom.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The following information should be read in conjunction with “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Risk Factors,” “Capitalization” and the audited consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information is not necessarily indicative of operating results or the financial position that would have been achieved if the transactions identified above had occurred on the dates indicated, nor does it purport to represent the results we will obtain in the future.
 
Management has prepared the accompanying unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 and consolidated statement of operations for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X for inclusion in this prospectus.
 
The accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are those disclosed in the audited consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009.
 
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with “Capitalization,” “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements, including the notes to those consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
The Reorganization Proceedings and Fresh-Start Reporting
 
On June 12, 2009 MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC, along with certain of its subsidiaries, including MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., filed a voluntary petition for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. On November 9, 2009, our plan of reorganization became effective and we emerged from the reorganization proceedings.


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In connection with our emergence from the reorganization proceedings, we implemented fresh-start accounting in accordance with ASC 852. We elected to adopt a convenience date of October 25, 2009 (a month end for our financial reporting purposes) for application of fresh-start accounting. In accordance with ASC 852, we recorded largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings including the revaluation of assets, the effects of our reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting, the write-off of debt issuance costs and professional fees.
 
In implementing fresh-start accounting, we re-measured our asset values and stated all liabilities, other than deferred taxes and severance benefits, at fair value or at present values of the amounts to be paid using appropriate market interest rates. As of October 25, 2009, the fair value of our assets and the fair value or present value of our liabilities were as follows:
 
         
    Successor  
    October 25, 2009  
 
Assets:
       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 67.6  
Inventories
    69.3  
Other current assets
    110.5  
Property plant and equipment
    158.4  
Intangible assets
    55.2  
Other non-current assets
    24.5  
         
Total Assets
    485.5  
Liabilities:
       
Current portion long term debt
    0.5  
Other current liabilities
    123.9  
Long-term debt
    61.3  
Other non-current liabilities
    81.5  
         
Total liabilities
    267.2  
         
Net Assets acquired
  $ 218.4  
         
 
The intangible assets recognized as part of fresh-start accounting and the related estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
                 
          Estimated
 
Intangible Assets
  Fair Value     Useful lives  
 
Technology
  $ 14.7       1-5  
Customer relationships
    26.1       0.5-5  
Intellectual property assets
    4.7       4  
In-process research and development
    9.7          
                 
Total Intangible Assets
  $ 55.2          
                 
 
The adjustments made for the reorganization proceedings in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 assumes the financial effects on us resulting from the implementation of the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and the adoption of fresh-start accounting as described above.
 
The Corporate Conversion
 
Prior to the closing of this offering, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will convert from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation. The corporate conversion adjustments in the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 assume (a) the consummation of the corporate conversion of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and the effectiveness of our certificate of incorporation, which is expected to occur


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prior to the closing of this offering and (b) the automatic conversion of all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for shares of our common stock at a ratio of          . No U.S. federal taxable income or taxable gain is expected to be recognized by MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation as a result of our conversion from a limited liability company to a corporation.
 
Issuance of $250 Million Senior Notes and Applications of Net Proceeds
 
On April 9, 2010, MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018 at an offering price of 98.674%. Net proceeds from the notes offering were $239.6 million which represents $250 million of principal amount net of $3.3 million of original issue discount and $7.1 million of debt issuance costs, including professional fees. Of the $239.6 million of net proceeds, $130.7 million was used to make a distribution to our unitholders and $61.8 million was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under our term loan. The remaining proceeds were retained to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes.


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    Audited   Unaudited
    Historical        
    Successor   Predecessor        
    Two-Month
  Ten-Month
       
    Period
  Period
      Pro Forma
    Ended
  Ended
      Year Ended
    December 31,
  October 25,
      December 31,
    2009   2009   Adjustments   2009
    (In millions, except per common unit/share data)
 
Condensed Pro Forma Statements of Operations:
                               
Net sales
  $ 111.1     $ 449.0     $     $ 560.1  
Cost of sales
    90.4       311.1       (22.7 )(1)(2)     378.9  
                                 
Gross profit
    20.7       137.8               181.2  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    14.5       56.3       0.8 (1)     71.6  
Research and development expenses
    14.7       56.1       6.4 (1)     77.3  
Restructuring and impairment charges
          0.4             0.4  
                                 
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    (8.6 )     25.0               31.9  
Interest expense, net
    1.3       31.2       (3.7 )(3)     28.7  
Foreign currency gain, net
    9.3       43.4             52.8  
Reorganization items, net
          804.6       (804.6 )(4)      
                                 
      8.1       816.8               24.1  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    (0.5 )     841.8             55.9  
Income tax expenses
    1.9       7.3       (5)     9.2  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (2.5 )   $ 834.5             $ 46.7  
                                 
Dividends accrued on preferred unit
          6.3       (6.3 )(6)      
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common unit/share
  $ (2.5 )   $ 828.2     $       $ 46.7  
                                 
Per common unit / share data:(7)
                               
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common unit / share—Basic and diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ 15.65             $    
Weighted average number of common units/shares—Basic and diluted
    300.863       52.923                  


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    Audited     Unaudited  
    Historical
          Pro Forma
 
    As of
          As of
 
    December 31,
          December 31,
 
    2009     Adjustments    
2009
 
    (In millions, except common
 
    unit/share data)  
 
Condensed Pro Forma Balance Sheet:
                       
Assets
                       
Current assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 64.9       47.1 (8)   $ 112.1  
Accounts receivables, net
    74.2             74.2  
Inventories, net
    63.4             63.4  
Other
    19.5             19.5  
                         
Total current assets
    222.1               269.2  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    156.3             156.3  
Intangible assets, net
    50.2             50.2  
Other non-current assets
    24.8       7.1 (9)     31.9  
                         
Total assets
  $ 453.3                 $ 507.6  
                         
Liabilities and Unitholders’ / Stockholders’ Equity
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 59.7           $ 59.7  
Other accounts payable
    7.2             7.2  
Accrued expenses
    22.1             22.1  
Current portion of long-term debt
    0.6       (0.6 )(10)     0.0  
Other current liabilities
    3.9             3.9  
                         
Total current liabilities
    93.6               92.9  
Long-term borrowings
    61.1       (61.1 )(10)     246.7  
              246.7 (10)        
Accrued severance benefits, net
    72.4               72.4  
Other non-current liabilities
    10.5             10.5  
                         
Total liabilities
    237.6               422.6  
                         
Commitments and contingencies
                       
Unitholders’ / stockholders’ equity
                       
Common units; 375,000,000 units authorized, 307,083,996 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009, actual, 0 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009, pro forma
    55.1       (55.1 )(11)      
Common stock;           shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009, actual,           shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009, pro forma
          (11)        
Additional paid-in capital
    168.7       (11)(12)        
Accumulated deficit
    (2.0 )           (2.0 )
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
    (6.2 )           (6.2 )
                         
Total unitholders’ / stockholders’ equity
    215.7               85.0  
                         
Total liabilities and unitholders’ / stockholders’ equity
  $ 453.3             $ 507.6  
                         


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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information
 
(1) To reflect the net change in historical cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses of the predecessor company due to the application of fresh-start accounting as of January 1, 2009 which resulted in a reduction of $13.9 million of tangible assets and an increase of $28.3 million in intangible assets. The corresponding change in depreciation and amortization would have been a decrease in depreciation expense for tangible assets by $7.4 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and an increase in amortization expense for intangible assets by $9.1 million for the same period. The useful lives were determined for each tangible asset, which are depreciated on a straight-line basis and range from two to 35 years with a weighted average useful life of 14 years. Technology and customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over one-half to five years based on expected benefit periods. Patents, trademarks and property use rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods of benefits for four years. The estimated useful life of tangibles and intangibles were determined based on expected benefits and/or economic availability for service periods. The aggregate depreciation and amortization expense was allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses by ($5.4) million, $0.8 million, and $6.4 million, respectively, in respect of the purpose of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
 
(2) To eliminate the one-time impact on cost of sales associated with the step up of our inventory of $17.9 million, of which $17.2 million was charged to cost of sales during the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, applying the first in, first out method, or FIFO. This adjustment is considered a material non-recurring adjustment and as such is being eliminated from the unaudited pro forma statements of operations.
 
(3) To eliminate interest expense of $30.8 million of which $29.6 million was incurred on our indebtedness outstanding prior to our reorganization proceedings which was recognized in the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and $1.2 million was incurred on our new term loan of $61.8 million which was recognized in the two-month period ended December 31, 2009. The $29.6 million incurred on our indebtedness outstanding prior to our reorganization proceedings was comprised of $21.6 million incurred on notes of $750.0 million and $8.0 million incurred under the senior secured credit facility of $95.0 million which was recognized in the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009. In addition, the pro forma adjustment assumes the 10.500% senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million, issued on April 9, 2010, were outstanding as of January 1, 2009. The resulting additional interest expense from our 10.500% senior notes would have been $27.1 million using the effective interest rate method.
 
(4) To reflect the elimination of the impact of the reorganization items, net recorded in the predecessor period in accordance with ASC 852 upon emergence from the reorganization proceedings, assumed to have occurred January 1, 2009 for the unaudited pro forma statement of operations. As such no adjustment for reorganization items should be reflected.
 
(5) We believe that the pro forma adjustments related to the reorganization proceedings and adoption of fresh-start reporting and the issuance of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes and the application of the net proceeds should not have an impact on income tax expense for 2009. Those pro forma adjustments which would have income tax impacts, such as increase or decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses and decrease in interest expenses, net are primarily related to our foreign subsidiaries that have sufficient amounts of operating loss carry forwards and, accordingly, such pro forma adjustments will have no income tax impact.
 
In addition, we believe that there would be no income tax impact from the corporate conversion and the change in tax status to a corporation. The corporate conversion does not impact MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s operating structure which is a holding company without its own revenue or income generating activities with a history of consecutive losses. Accordingly, the converted MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation is expected to have minimal net taxable income or loss in 2009 and in subsequent years and therefore any tax consequences would be immaterial.


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Consequently, even if the corporate conversion had occurred as of January 1 2009, we would expect that any tax consequences would have been immaterial.
 
(6) To eliminate dividends accrued on preferred units, cancelled in connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, in the amount of $6.3 million as of October 25, 2009.
 
(7) Basic and diluted pro forma income per common unit/share from continuing operations reflects (a) the impact from the implementation of our plan of reorganization which represents the cancellation of our old common units and issuance of new common units, (b) the consummation of the corporate conversion of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and the effectiveness of our certificate of incorporation, which is expected to occur prior to the closing of this offering and (c) the automatic conversion of all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for shares of our common stock at a ratio of          . The following table sets forth the computation of unaudited pro forma basic and diluted income per common unit/share from continuing operations:
 
                 
          Earnings
 
    Weighted Average
    per Common
 
    Common Units/
    Unit/Share from
 
    Shares     Continuing Operations  
 
Historical ten-month period ended October 25, 2009
    52,923,483     $ 15.65  
Historical two-month period ended December 31, 2009
    300,862,764       (0.01 )
Pro forma adjustment for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 in conjunction with the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization
    (53,625,516 )        
                 
Pro forma for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 before the impacts from the corporate conversion
    300,160,731          
                 
Pro forma adjustment for the corporate conversion
               
Pro forma for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009
          $  
                 
 
(8) To reflect $47.1 million of increase in cash and cash equivalents which represents a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes applied to fund working capital and for general corporate purpose.
 
(9) To reflect $7.1 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
 
(10) To reflect the issuance of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes with $3.3 million of original issue discount and application of $61.8 million of net proceeds to repay our existing term loan of $61.8 million of which $0.6 million was classified as short-term as of December 31, 2009.
 
(11) To reflect the change in the capitalization structure of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC upon its conversion to a corporation by an automatic conversion of all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for shares of our common stock at a ratio of          , upon the corporate conversion.
 
(12) To reflect the application of $130.7 million of the net proceeds from the issuance of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes to make a distribution to our unitholders.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Overview
 
We are a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. We believe we have one of the broadest and deepest analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology platforms in the industry, supported by our 30-year operating history, large portfolio of approximately 2,550 novel registered patents and 1,050 pending novel patent applications and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. Our business is comprised of three key segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. Our Display Solutions products include display drivers that cover a wide range of flat panel displays and multimedia devices. Our Power Solutions products include discrete and integrated circuit solutions for power management in high-volume consumer applications. Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides specialty analog and mixed-signal foundry services for fabless semiconductor companies that serve the consumer, computing and wireless end markets.
 
Our wide variety of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and manufacturing services combined with our deep technology platform allows us to address multiple high-growth end markets and to rapidly develop and introduce new products and services in response to market demands. Our substantial manufacturing operations in Korea and design centers in Korea and Japan place us at the core of the global consumer electronics supply chain. We believe this enables us to quickly and efficiently respond to our customers’ needs and allows us to better service and capture additional demand from existing and new customers.
 
To maintain and increase our profitability, we must accurately forecast trends in demand for consumer electronics products that incorporate semiconductor products we produce. We must understand our customers’ needs as well the likely end market trends and demand in the markets they serve. We must balance the likely manufacturing utilization demand of our product businesses and foundry business to optimize our facilities utilization. We must also invest in relevant research and development activities and manufacturing capacity and purchase necessary materials on a timely basis to meet our customers’ demand while maintaining our target margins and cash flow.
 
The semiconductor markets in which we participate are highly competitive. The prices of our products tend to decrease regularly over their useful lives, and such price decreases can be significant as new generations of products are introduced by us or our competitors. We strive to offset the impact of declining selling prices for existing products through cost reductions and the introduction of new products that command selling prices above the average selling price of our existing products. In addition, we seek to manage our inventories and manufacturing capacity so as to mitigate the risk of losses from product obsolescence.
 
Demand for our products and services is driven primarily by overall demand for consumer electronics products and can be adversely affected by periods of weak consumer spending or by market share losses by our customers. To mitigate the impact of market volatility on our business, we seek to address market segments and geographies with higher growth rates than the overall consumer electronics industry. For example, in recent years, we have experienced increasing demand


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from OEMs and consumers in China and Taiwan relative to overall demand for our products and services. We expect to derive a meaningful portion of our growth from growing demand in such markets. We also expect that new competitors will emerge in these markets that may place increased pressure on the pricing for our products and services, but we believe that we will be able to successfully compete based upon our higher quality products and services and that the impact from the increased competition will be more than offset by increased demand arising from such markets. Further, we believe we are well-positioned competitively as a result of our long operating history, existing manufacturing capacity and our Korea-based operations.
 
Within our Display Solutions and Power Solutions segments, net sales are driven by design wins in which we or another company is selected by an electronics OEM or other potential customer to supply its demand for a particular product. A customer will often have more than one supplier designed in to multi-source components for a particular product line. Once designed in, we often specify the pricing of a particular product for a set period of time, with periodic discussions and renegotiations of pricing with our customers. In any given period, our net sales depend heavily upon the end-market demand for the goods in which our products are used, the inventory levels maintained by our customers and in some cases, allocation of demand for components for a particular product among selected qualified suppliers.
 
Within the Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business, net sales are driven by customers’ decisions on which manufacturing services provider to use for a particular product. Most of our semiconductor manufacturing services customers are fabless and depend upon service providers like us to manufacture their products. A customer will often have more than one supplier of manufacturing services; however, they tend to allocate a majority of manufacturing volume to one of their suppliers. We strive to be the primary supplier of manufacturing services to our customers. Once selected as a primary supplier, we often specify the pricing of a particular service on a per wafer basis for a set period of time, with periodic discussions and renegotiations of pricing with our customers. In any given period, our net sales depend heavily upon the end-market demand for the goods in which the products we manufacture for customers are used, the inventory levels maintained by our customers and in some cases, allocation of demand for manufacturing services among selected qualified suppliers.
 
In contrast to fabless semiconductor companies, our internal manufacturing capacity provides us with greater control over manufacturing costs and the ability to implement process and production improvements which can favorably impact gross profit margins. Our internal manufacturing capacity also allows for better control over delivery schedules, improved consistency over product quality and reliability and improved ability to protect intellectual property from misappropriation. However, having internal manufacturing capacity exposes us to the risk of under-utilization of manufacturing capacity which results in lower gross profit margins, particularly during downturns in the semiconductor industry.
 
Our products and services require investments in capital equipment. Analog and mixed-signal manufacturing facilities and processes are typically distinguished by the design and process implementation expertise rather than the use of the most advanced equipment or leading-edge geometries. As a result, our manufacturing base and strategy does not require substantial investment in leading edge process equipment, allowing us to utilize our facilities and equipment over an extended period of time with moderate required capital investments. Generally, incremental capacity expansions in our segment of the market result in more moderate industry capacity expansion as compared to leading edge processes. As a result, this market, and we, specifically, are less likely to experience significant industry overcapacity, which can cause product prices to plunge dramatically. In general, we seek to invest in manufacturing capacity that can be used for multiple high-value applications over an extended period of time. We believe this capital investment strategy enables us to optimize our capital investments and facilitates deeper and more diversified product and service offerings.


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Our success going forward will depend upon our ability to adapt to future challenges such as the emergence of new competitors for our products and services or the consolidation of current competitors. Additionally, we must innovate to remain ahead of, or at least rapidly adapt to, technological breakthroughs that may lead to a significant change in the technology necessary to deliver our products and services. We believe that our established relationships and close collaboration with leading customers, such as LG Display, Sharp, and Samsung, enhance our visibility into new product opportunities, market and technology trends and improve our ability to meet these challenges successfully. In our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business, we strive to maintain competitiveness and our position as a primary manufacturing services provider to our customers by offering high value added, unique processes, high flexibility and excellent service.
 
In connection with the audits of our consolidated financial statements for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and two-month period ended December 31, 2009, our independent registered public accounting firm has reported two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The two control deficiencies that our independent registered public accounting firm reported to our board of directors (as we then did not have a separate audit committee), are that we do not have a sufficient number of financial personnel with requisite financial accounting experience, and that our internal controls over non-routine transactions are not effective to ensure that accounting considerations are identified and appropriately recorded.
 
Recent Changes to Our Business
 
Beginning in the second half of 2008, we began to take steps to refocus our business strategy, enhance our operating efficiency and improve our cash flow and profitability. We restructured our continuing operations by reducing our cost structure, increasing our focus on our core, profitable technologies, products and customers, and implemented various initiatives to lower our manufacturing costs and improve our gross margins. In connection with these initiatives, we closed our Imaging Solutions business segment, which had been a source of substantial ongoing operating losses amounting to $91.5 million and $51.7 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively, and which required substantial ongoing capital investment. Our employee headcount has declined from 3,648 as of the end of July 2008 to 3,156 at the end of 2009. As a result of these actions, we were able to reduce our costs and improve our margins. Although our goal is to continue to focus on lower costs and improved margins on an ongoing basis, we expect that the financial benefits derived from our ongoing efforts will be incremental and any such benefits may be offset by other negative factors affecting our operations.
 
On June 12, 2009, we filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in order to address the growing demands on our cash flow resulting from our long-term indebtedness. Our plan of reorganization went effective and we emerged from the reorganization proceeding on November 9, 2009. As a result of the plan of reorganization, our indebtedness was reduced from $845.0 million immediately prior to the effectiveness of our plan of reorganization to $61.8 million as of December 31, 2009.
 
During the first half of 2009, we instituted company-wide voluntary salary reductions, which resulted in one-time savings for our continuing operations during 2009 and which in turn contributed to the decrease in salaries and related expenses in 2009 relative to 2008. In June, we returned to our employees one-third of the amount by which their salaries had been reduced. We reinstated salaries to prior levels in July 2009.
 
In connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we implemented fresh-start accounting in accordance with ASC 852 governing reorganizations. We elected to adopt a convenience date of October 25, 2009 (a month end for our financial reporting purposes) for application of fresh-start accounting. In accordance with ASC 852 governing reorganizations, we


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recorded largely non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings including professional fees, the revaluation of assets, the effects of our reorganization plan and fresh-start accounting, and write-off of debt issuance costs.
 
In implementing fresh-start accounting, we re-measured our asset values and stated all liabilities, other than deferred taxes and severance benefits, at fair value or at the present values of the amounts to be paid using appropriate market interest rates. Our reorganization value was determined based on consideration of numerous factors and various valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flows, believed by management and our financial advisors to be representative of our business and industry. Information regarding the determination of the reorganization value and application of fresh-start accounting is included in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition, under fresh-start accounting, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income were eliminated.
 
Under fresh-start accounting, our inventory, net, and intangible assets, net, increased by $17.9 million and $28.3 million, respectively, and property, plant and equipment decreased by $13.9 million, in each case to reflect the estimated fair value as of our emergence from our reorganization proceedings. As a result, our cost of sales for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included $17.2 million of additional costs from the inventory step-up. This resulted in our gross margin for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 being significantly lower than for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and prior periods. The increase in intangible assets results in higher amortization expenses following our emergence from our reorganization proceedings which are included in cost of sales, selling general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. The decrease in property and plant and equipment results in lower depreciation expenses, which are included in cost of sales, selling general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses following our emergence from our reorganization proceedings.
 
As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, our consolidated financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 represent the operations of our pre-reorganization predecessor company and are presented separately from the consolidated financial statements of our post-reorganization successor company. For the purposes of our discussion and analysis of our results of operations, we often refer to results of operations for 2009 on a combined basis, including both the period before (predecessor company) and after (successor company) effectiveness of the plan of reorganization. We believe this comparison provides useful information as the principal impact of the plan of reorganization was on our debt and capital structure and not on our core operations; and many of the steps taken to improve our core operations had commenced prior to the commencement of our reorganization proceedings.
 
On April 9, 2010, we completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. Of the $239.6 million of net proceeds, $130.7 million was used to make a distribution to our unitholders and $61.8 million was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under our term loan. The remaining proceeds were retained to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes.
 
Business Segments
 
We report in three separate business segments because we derive our revenues from three principal business lines: Display Solutions, Power Solutions, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. We have identified these segments based on how we allocate resources and assess our performance.
 
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  LED televisions and displays, mobile PCs and mobile communications and entertainment devices. Our display solutions support the industry’s most advanced display technologies, such as LTPS and AMOLED, as well as high-volume display technologies such as TFT. Our Display Solutions business represented 50.5%, 50.5% and 46.7% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis), 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
  •  Power Solutions:  Our Power Solutions segment produces power management semiconductor products including discrete and integrated circuit solutions for power management in high-volume consumer applications. These products include MOSFETs, LED drivers, DC-DC converters, analog switches and linear regulators, such as low-dropout regulators, or LDOs. Our power solutions products are designed for applications such as mobile phones, LCD televisions, and desktop computers, and allow electronics manufacturers to achieve specific design goals of high efficiency and low standby power consumption. Going forward, we expect to continue to expand our power management product portfolio. Our Power Solutions business represented 2.2% and 0.9% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis) and 2008, respectively.
 
  •  Semiconductor Manufacturing Services:  Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides specialty analog and mixed-signal foundry services to fabless semiconductor companies that serve the consumer, computing and wireless end markets. We manufacture wafers based on our customers’ product designs. We do not market these products directly to end customers but rather supply manufactured wafers and products to our customers to market to their end customers. We offer approximately 200 process flows to our manufacturing services customers. We also often partner with key customers to jointly develop or customize specialized processes that enable our customers to improve their products and allow us to develop unique manufacturing expertise. Our manufacturing services are targeted at customers who require differentiated, specialty analog and mixed-signal process technologies such as high voltage CMOS, embedded memory and power. These customers typically serve high-growth and high-volume applications in the consumer, computing and wireless end markets. Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business represented 46.7%, 47.7% and 45.2% of our net sales for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 (on a combined basis), 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
Additional Business Metrics Evaluated by Management
 
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income
 
We use the terms Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income throughout this prospectus. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is a non-GAAP measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes excluding (i) depreciation and amortization associated with continuing operations, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) restructuring and impairment charges, (v) other restructuring charges, (vi) abandoned IPO expenses, (vii) subcontractor claim settlement, (viii) reorganization items, net, (ix) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start inventory accounting step-up, (x) equity-based compensation expense, and (xi) foreign currency gain (loss), net.
 
We define Adjusted Net Income as net income (loss) less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes excluding (i) restructuring and impairment charges, (ii) other restructuring charges, (iii) reorganization items, net, (iv) the increase in cost of sales resulting from the fresh-start inventory accounting step-up, (v) equity-based compensation expense, (vi) amortization of intangibles, and (vii) foreign currency gain (loss), net.


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We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance because:
 
  •  Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the impact of a number of items that may be either one time or recurring that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance;
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an enterprise level performance measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts and investors in our industry;
 
  •  we anticipate that our investor and analyst presentations after we are public will include Adjusted EBITDA; and
 
  •  we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with a more consistent measurement of period to period performance of our core operations, as well as a comparison of our operating performance to companies in our industry.
 
We use Adjusted EBITDA in a number of ways, including:
 
  •  for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget;
 
  •  to evaluate the effectiveness of our enterprise level business strategies;
 
  •  in communications with our board of directors concerning our consolidated financial performance; and
 
  •  in certain of our compensation plans as a performance measure for determining incentive compensation payments.
 
In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not measures defined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to operating income, cash flows from operating activities or net income (loss), as determined in accordance with GAAP. For additional information regarding how we calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, please see “Prospectus Summary — Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data.”
 
On a pro forma basis, our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 were $98.7 million and $33.7 million, respectively. Our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $59.8 million and a loss of $71.7 million, respectively. This improvement resulted from the appreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar as described below, our restructuring efforts and improvements in market conditions.
 
Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
 
Net Sales.  We derive a majority of our sales (net of sales returns and allowances) from three reportable segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. Our product inventory is primarily located in Korea and is available for drop shipment globally. Outside of Korea, we maintain limited product inventory, and our sales representatives generally relay orders to our factories in Korea for fulfillment. We have strategically located our sales and technical support offices near concentrations of major customers. Our sales offices are located in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, the United Kingdom and the United States. Our network of authorized agents and distributors consists of agents in the United States and Europe and distributors and agents in the Asia Pacific region. Our net sales from All other consist principally of rental income and, for 2007 and to a limited extent in 2008, semiconductor processing services for one customer where we completed


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a limited number of process steps, rather than the entire production process, which we refer to as unit processing.
 
We recognize revenue when risk and reward of ownership passes to the customer either upon shipment, upon product delivery at the customer’s location or upon customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the arrangement. For the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, we sold products to over 185 customers, and our net sales to our ten largest customers represented 69% of our aggregate 2009 net sales. We have a combined production capacity of over 131,000 eight-inch equivalent semiconductor wafers per month. We believe our large-scale, cost-effective fabrication facilities enable us to rapidly adjust our production levels to meet shifts in demand by our end customers.
 
Gross Profit.  Our overall gross profit generally fluctuates as a result of changes in overall sales volumes and in the average selling prices of our products and services. Other factors that influence our gross profit include changes in product mix, the introduction of new products and services and subsequent generations of existing products and services, shifts in the utilization of our manufacturing facilities and the yields achieved by our manufacturing operations, changes in material, labor and other manufacturing costs and variation in depreciation expense. Gross profit varies by our operating segments. For 2009, our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment utilized approximately 60% of our manufacturing capacity.
 
Average Selling Prices.  Average selling prices for our products tend to be highest at the time of introduction of new products which utilize the latest technology and tend to decrease over time as such products mature in the market and are replaced by next generation products. We strive to offset the impact of declining selling prices for existing products through our product development activities and by introducing new products that command selling prices above the average selling price of our existing products. In addition, we seek to manage our inventories and manufacturing capacity so as to preclude losses from product and productive capacity obsolescence.
 
Material Costs.  Our cost of sales consists of costs of raw materials, such as silicon wafers, chemicals, gases and tape, packaging supplies, equipment maintenance and depreciation expenses. We use processes that require specialized raw materials, such as silicon wafers, that are generally available from a limited number of suppliers. If demand increases or supplies decrease, the costs of our raw materials could significantly increase.
 
Labor Costs.  A significant portion of our employees are located in Korea. Under Korean labor laws, most employees and certain executive officers with one or more years of service are entitled to severance benefits upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and rate of pay. As of December 31, 2009, approximately 98% of our employees were eligible for severance benefits. We have in the past implemented temporary reductions in salaries to manage through downturns in the industry. We expect to and have reversed such temporary reductions when business conditions improve.
 
Depreciation Expense.  We periodically evaluate the carrying values of long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, as well as the related depreciation periods. At December 31, 2009, we depreciated our property, plant and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of our assets. Depreciation rates vary from 30-40 years on buildings to five years for certain equipment and assets. Our evaluation of carrying values is based on various analyses including cash flow and profitability projections. If our projections indicate that future undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the carrying values of the related long-lived assets, the carrying value of the assets is impaired and will be reduced, with the reduction charged to expense so that the carrying value is equal to fair value.
 
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contract manufacturers, and indirectly through distributors. Selling expenses consist primarily of the personnel costs for the members of our direct sales force, a network of sales representatives and other costs of distribution. Personnel costs include base salary, benefits and incentive compensation. As incentive compensation is tied to various net sales goals, it will increase or decrease with net sales.
 
General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses consist of the costs of various corporate operations, including finance, legal, human resources and other administrative functions. These expenses primarily consist of payroll-related expenses, consulting and other professional fees and office facility-related expenses. Historically, our selling, general and administrative expenses have remained relatively constant as a percentage of net sales, and we expect this trend to continue in the future.
 
Research and Development.  The rapid technological change and product obsolescence that characterize our industry require us to make continuous investments in research and development. Product development time frames vary but, in general, we incur research and development costs one to two years before generating sales from the associated new products. These expenses include personnel costs for members of our engineering workforce, cost of photomasks, silicon wafers and other non-recurring engineering charges related to product design. Additionally, we develop base-line process technology through experimentation and through the design and use of characterization wafers that help achieve commercially feasible yields for new products. The majority of research and development expenses are for process development that serves as a common technology platform for all of our product segments. Consequently, we do not allocate these expenses to individual segments. Although our research and development expenses declined significantly from 2008 to 2009, we expect such expenses to increase in 2010 and future periods and to remain a relatively constant percentage of our net sales as we continue to increase our investments in research and development to develop additional products and expand our business.
 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges.  We evaluate the recoverability of certain long-lived assets on a periodic basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In our efforts to improve our overall profitability in future periods, we have closed or otherwise impaired, and may in the future close or impair, facilities that are underutilized and that are no longer aligned with our long-term business goals. For example, in 2007 we closed our five-inch fabrication facilities in Gumi, Korea and in 2008 we discontinued our Imaging Solutions business segment.
 
Interest Expense, Net.  Our interest expense was incurred under the Predecessor Company’s senior secured credit facility, the Predecessor Company’s second priority senior secured notes and senior subordinated notes and the Successor Company’s new term loan under the Successor Company. Our new term loan bore interest at six-month LIBOR plus 12%, and was minimally offset by interest income on cash balances. In April 2010, we repaid our new term loan with a portion of the proceeds from our sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. As a result of our reorganization, we expect that our interest expense will decrease in amount and as a percentage of net sales relative to historical periods.
 
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates on Reported Results of Operations.  Historically, a portion of our revenues and greater than the majority of our operating expenses and costs of sales have been denominated in non-U.S. currencies, principally the Korean won, and we expect that this will remain true in the future. Because we report our results of operations in U.S. dollars, changes in the exchange rate between the Korean won and the U.S. dollar could materially impact our reported results of operations and distort period to period comparisons. In particular, because of the difference in the amount of our consolidated revenues and expenses that are in U.S. dollars relative to Korean won, depreciation in the U.S. dollar relative to the Korean won could result in a material increase in reported costs relative to revenues, and therefore could cause our profit margins and operating income (loss) from continuing operations to appear to decline


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materially, particularly relative to prior periods. The converse is true if the U.S. dollar were to appreciate relative to the Korean won. As a result of such foreign currency fluctuations, it could be more difficult to detect underlying trends in our business and results of operations. In addition, to the extent that fluctuations in currency exchange rates cause our results of operations to differ from our expectations or the expectations of our investors, the trading price of our stock could be adversely affected.
 
For periods ending on or prior to October 25, 2009, we converted our non-U.S. revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars based on cumulative average exchange rates over the periods presented. Beginning on October 25, 2009, we convert our non-U.S. revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars based on monthly average exchange rates. The following table provides the cumulative average exchange rates that we used to convert Korean won into U.S. dollars for each of the periods ending on our prior to October 25, 2009, as well as the monthly average exchange rates used for the two months ended December 31, 2009:
 
         
Period
  Rate
 
Year ended December 31, 2007
    928:1  
Year ended December 31, 2008
    1,098:1  
Ten-month period ended October 25, 2009
    1,302:1  
Two-month period ended December 31, 2009
       
November
    1,172:1  
December
    1,165:1  
 
As a result of the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar from 2007 to 2008 and from 2008 to 2009, foreign currency fluctuations generally had a materially beneficial impact on our reported profit margins and operating income (loss) from continuing operations for such periods. In order to provide more detailed information regarding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our results of operations, in our discussion of period to period comparisons under the heading “Results of Operations,” we have included information regarding the impact of the year-to-year change in the Korean won/U.S. dollar exchange rate. The information presented, which is described as the impact of the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar, represents the change in net sales or expense reported by our main operating subsidiary located in Korea measured based on its functional currency of Korean won for the periods presented adjusted by the change in the exchange rate from the average exchange rate during the prior period to the average exchange rate during the current period. A substantial portion of the net sales recorded at our Korean subsidiary are in U.S. dollars and are converted into Korean won for reporting purposes at the subsidiary level. Although this approach does not reflect the fluctuations of the currency exchange rates during the course of the year on a transaction by transaction basis, we believe that it provides a useful indication of the magnitude of the exchange rate impact for the periods presented.
 
From time to time, we may engage in exchange rate hedging activities in an effort to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. For example, in January 2010 our Korean subsidiary entered into foreign currency option and forward contracts in order to mitigate a portion of the impact of U.S. dollar-Korean won exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results. These option and forward contracts require us to sell specified notional amounts in U.S. dollars and provide us the option to sell specified notional amounts in U.S. dollars during each month of 2010 commencing February 2010 to our counterparty, in each case, in exchange for Korean won at specified fixed exchange rates. Obligations under these foreign currency option and forward contracts must be cash collateralized if our exposure exceeds certain specified thresholds. These option and forward contracts may be terminated by the counterparty in a number of circumstances, including if our long-term debt rating falls below B-/B3 or if our total cash and cash equivalents is less than $12.5 million at the end of a fiscal quarter. For further information regarding the derivative financial instruments, see note 28 to the


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consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Foreign Currency Gain or Loss.  Foreign currency translation gains or losses on transactions by us or our subsidiaries in a currency other than our or our subsidiaries’ functional currency are included in our statements of operations as a component of other income (expense). A substantial portion of this net foreign currency gain or loss relates to non-cash translation gain or loss related to the principal balance of intercompany borrowings at our Korean subsidiary that are denominated in U.S. dollars. This gain or loss results from fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Korean won and U.S. dollar.
 
Income Taxes.  We record our income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves using an asset and liability approach whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for differences in the financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities. We exercise significant management judgment in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities. We periodically evaluate our deferred tax assets to ascertain whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. Our income tax expense has been low in absolute dollars and as a percentage of net sales principally due to the availability of tax loss carry-forwards and we expect such rate to remain low for at least the next few years.
 
Our operations are subject to income and transaction taxes in Korea and in multiple foreign jurisdictions. Significant estimates and judgments are required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. Some of these estimates are based on interpretations of existing tax laws or regulations. The ultimate amount of tax liability may be uncertain as a result.
 
Capital Expenditures.  We invest in manufacturing equipment, software design tools and other tangible and intangible assets for capacity expansion and technology improvement. Capacity expansions and technology improvements typically occur in anticipation of seasonal increases in demand. We typically pay for capital expenditures in partial installments with portions due on order, delivery and final acceptance. Our capital expenditures include our payments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment as well as payments for the registration of intellectual property rights.
 
Inventories.  We monitor our inventory levels in light of product development changes and market expectations. We may be required to take additional charges for quantities in excess of demand, cost in excess of market value and product age. Our analysis may take into consideration historical usage, expected demand, anticipated sales price, new product development schedules, the effect new products might have on the sales of existing products, product age, customer design activity, customer concentration and other factors. These forecasts require us to estimate our ability to predict demand for current and future products and compare those estimates with our current inventory levels and inventory purchase commitments. Our forecasts for our inventory may differ from actual inventory use.
 
Principles of Consolidation.  Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
 
Segments.  We operate in three segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. Our Power Solutions segment began to generate net sales in the second quarter of 2008. Net sales and gross profit for the All other category primarily relate to certain business activities that do not constitute operating or reportable segments.


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Results of Operations
 
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information related to our operations, expressed in U.S. dollars and as a percentage of our net sales:
 
                                                                   
    Successor
      Predecessor Company  
    Company       Ten-Month
             
    Two-Month
      Period
             
    Period
      Ended
    Years Ended
 
    Ended December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,  
    2009       2009     2008     2007  
          %of
            %of
          %of
          %of
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
     
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
 
    (In millions)  
Consolidated statements of operations data:
                                                                 
Net sales
  $ 111.1       100.0 %     $ 449.0       100.0 %   $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ 709.5       100.0 %
Cost of sales
    90.4       81.4         311.1       69.3       445.3       74.0       578.9       81.6  
                                                                   
Gross profit
    20.7       18.6         137.8       30.7       156.4       26.0       130.7       18.4  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    14.5       13.1         56.3       12.5       81.3       13.5       82.7       11.7  
Research and development expenses
    14.7       13.3         56.1       12.5       89.5       14.9       90.8       12.8  
Restructuring and impairment charges
                  0.4       0.1       13.4       2.2       12.1       1.7  
                                                                   
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    (8.6 )     (7.7 )       25.0       5.6       (27.7 )     (4.6 )     (54.9 )     (7.7 )
Interest expense, net
    1.3       1.1         31.2       6.9       76.1       12.7       60.3       8.5  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
    9.3       8.4         43.4       9.7       (210.4 )     (35.0 )     (4.7 )     (0.7 )
Reorganization items, net
                  804.6       179.2                          
                                                                   
      8.1       7.3         816.8       181.9       (286.5 )     (47.6 )     (65.0 )     (9.2 )
                                                                   
Income (loss) continuing operations before income taxes
    (0.5 )     (0.5 )       841.8       187.5       (314.3 )     (52.2 )     (120.0 )     (16.9 )
Income tax expenses
    1.9       1.8         7.3       1.6       11.6       1.9       8.8       1.2  
                                                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.5 )     (2.2 )       834.5       185.9       (325.8 )     (54.2 )     (128.8 )     (18.2 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    0.5       0.5         6.6       1.5       (91.5 )     (15.2 )     (51.7 )     (7.3 )
                                                                   
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.0 )     (1.8 )%     $ 841.1       187.3 %   $ (417.3 )     (69.4 )%   $ (180.6 )     (25.4 )%
                                                                   
Net Sales:
                                                                 
Display Solutions
  $ 51.0       46.0 %     $ 231.9       51.6 %   $ 304.1       50.5 %   $ 331.7       46.7 %
Power Solutions
    4.7       4.3         7.6       1.7       5.4       0.9              
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
    54.8       49.3         206.7       46.0       287.1       47.7       321.0       45.2  
All other
    0.5       0.5         2.8       0.6       5.0       0.8       56.8       8.0  
                                                                   
    $ 111.1       100.0 %     $ 449.0       100.0 %   $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ 709.5       100.0 %
                                                                   
                                                                   


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Results of Operations — Comparison of Years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
The following table sets forth consolidated results of operations for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008:
 
                                                           
    Successor
               
    Company       Predecessor Company        
    Two-Month
      Ten-Month
             
    Period
      Period
    Year
       
    Ended
      Ended
    Ended
       
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
       
    2009       2009     2008        
          %of
            %of
          %of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
     
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
Net sales
  $ 111.1       100.0 %     $ 449.0       100.0 %   $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ (41.6 )
Cost of sales
    90.4       81.4         311.1       69.3       445.3       74.0       (43.7 )
                                                           
Gross profit
    20.7       18.6         137.8       30.7       156.4       26.0       2.1  
                                                           
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    14.5       13.1         56.3       12.5       81.3       13.5       (10.5 )
Research and development expenses
    14.7       13.3         56.1       12.5       89.5       14.9       (18.6 )
Restructuring and impairment charges
                  0.4       0.1       13.4       2.2       (12.9 )
                                                           
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    (8.6 )     (7.7 )       25.0       5.6       (27.7 )     (4.6 )     44.1  
Interest expense, net
    1.3       1.1         31.2       6.9       76.1       12.7       (43.7 )
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
    9.3       8.4         43.4       9.7       (210.4 )     (35.0 )     263.2  
Reorganization items, net
                  804.6       179.2                   804.6  
                                                           
      8.1       7.3         816.8       181.9       (286.5 )     (47.6 )     1,111.5  
                                                           
Income (loss) continuing operations before income taxes
    (0.5 )     (0.5 )       841.8       187.5       (314.3 )     (52.2 )     1,155.5  
Income tax expenses
    1.9       1.8         7.3       1.6       11.6       1.9       (2.3 )
                                                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.5 )     (2.2 )       834.5       185.9       (325.8 )     (54.2 )     1,157.9  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    0.5       0.5         6.6       1.5       (91.5 )     (15.2 )     98.6  
                                                           
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.0 )     (1.8 )%     $ 841.1       187.3 %   $ (417.3 )     (69.4 )%   $ 1,256.4  
                                                           
 
Net Sales
 
                                                           
    Successor
               
    Company       Predecessor Company        
    Two-Month
      Ten-Month
             
    Period
      Period
             
    Ended
      Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
       
    2009       2009     2008        
          %of
            %of
          %of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
     
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
Display Solutions
  $ 51.0       46.0 %     $ 231.9       51.6 %   $ 304.1       50.5 %   $ (21.2 )
Power Solutions
    4.7       4.3         7.6       1.7       5.4       0.9       6.9  
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
    54.8       49.3         206.7       46.0       287.1       47.7       (25.7 )
All other
    0.5       0.5         2.8       0.6       5.0       0.8       (1.7 )
                                                           
    $ 111.1       100.0 %     $ 449.0       100.0 %   $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ (41.6 )
                                                           
 
Net sales were $111.1 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $449.0 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $560.1 million in aggregate, a


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$41.6 million, or 6.9%, decrease, compared to $601.7 million in 2008. Net sales generated in our three operating segments during 2009 in aggregate were $556.7 million, a decrease of $39.9 million, or 6.7%, from 2008. This decrease was principally due to the impact of the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar in the amount of $61.1 million and a decrease in average selling prices of our products, both of which were partially offset by increases in product sales volume. Among our segments, net sales decreased for our Display Solutions and our Semiconductor Manufacturing Service segments which was offset in part by an increase in net sales from our Power Solutions segment.
 
Display Solutions.  Net sales from Display Solutions were $51.0 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $231.9 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $282.9 million in aggregate, a $21.2 million, or 7.0%, decrease from $304.1 million for 2008. The decrease resulted from a 24.9% decrease in average selling prices, primarily from display driver products for LCD televisions, PC monitors and mobile devices. The reduction in average selling prices in 2009 resulted in part from reduced demand for consumer electronics products generally, and new products in particular, during the first half of 2009 as a result of the worldwide economic slowdown. These decreases in average selling prices were partially offset by a 24.6% increase in sales volume. Volume increased in the second half of 2009 as the consumer electronics industry began to recover from the economic slowdown as demand and shipments for consumer electronics products such as digital televisions, PCs, and smartphones increased.
 
Power Solutions.  Net sales from Power Solutions were $4.7 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $7.6 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $12.4 million in aggregate, a $6.9 million, or 127.6%, increase from $5.4 million for 2008. The increase resulted from a 221.3% increase in sales volume, most of which was attributable to higher demand for MOSFET products driven by our existing and new customers. Such increases in volume were partially offset by a 29.4% decrease in average sales prices. We were able to attract new customers, largely due to MOSFET products utilized in high voltage technologies and computing solutions.
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services.  Net sales from Semiconductor Manufacturing Services were $54.8 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $206.7 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $261.4 million in aggregate, a $25.7 million, or 8.9%, decrease compared to net sales of $287.1 million for 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a 0.5% decrease in sales volume and 3.4% decrease in average selling price of eight-inch equivalent wafers given decreased market demand for such products.
 
All other.  Net sales from All other were $0.5 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $2.8 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $3.3 million in aggregate compared to $5.0 million for 2008. This decrease of $1.7 million, or 33.6%, resulted from lower rental income due to the relocation of one of the lessees of one of our buildings.


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Net Sales by Geographic Region
 
The following table sets forth our net sales by geographic region and the percentage of total net sales represented by each geographic region for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008:
 
                                                           
    Successor
               
    Company       Predecessor Company        
    Two-Month
      Ten-Month
             
    Period
      Period
             
    Ended
      Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
       
    2009       2009     2008        
          %of
            %of
          %of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
     
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
Korea
  $ 62.2       56.0 %     $ 244.3       54.4 %   $ 301.0       50.0 %   $ 5.5  
Asia Pacific
    25.6       23.0         116.9       26.0       144.5       24.0       (2.0 )
Japan
    6.5       5.8         31.6       7.0       79.9       13.3       (41.8 )
North America
    14.9       13.4         48.5       10.8       61.3       10.2       2.0  
Europe
    1.9       1.7         7.7       1.7       14.9       2.5       (5.4 )
                                                           
    $ 111.1       100.0 %     $ 449.0       100.0 %   $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ (41.6 )
                                                           
 
Net sales in Japan in 2009 declined as a percentage of total net sales principally as a result of declines in customer sales relating to electronic games due to the overall slowness in that market.
 
Gross Profit
 
                                                           
    Successor
               
    Company       Predecessor Company        
    Two-Month
      Ten-Month
             
    Period
      Period
             
    Ended
      Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
       
    2009       2009     2008        
          %of
            %of
          %of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
     
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
Display Solutions
  $ 8.7       17.1 %     $ 61.8       26.6 %   $ 57.4       18.9 %   $ 13.1  
Power Solutions
    0.7       15.5         1.4       18.8       (4.3 )     (78.6 )     6.4  
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
    10.7       19.5         71.8       34.8       98.4       34.3       (15.9 )
All other
    0.5       100.0         2.8       100.0       4.9       97.3       (1.6 )
                                                           
    $ 20.7       18.6 %     $ 137.8       30.7 %   $ 156.4       26.0 %   $ 2.1  
                                                           
 
Total gross profit was $20.7 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and $137.8 million for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, or $158.5 million in aggregate as compared to $156.4 million for 2008, a $2.1 million, or 1.3%, increase. Gross margin, or gross profit as a percentage of net sales, in 2009 was 28.3%, an increase of 2.3% from 26.0% for the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase in gross margin was primarily attributable to a $2.7 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. These increases were partially offset by increases in sales volume and lower average selling prices and the impact of a $17.2 million increase in our cost of sales as a result of the write-up of our inventory in accordance with the principles of fresh-start accounting upon the consummation of our reorganization proceedings. Cost of sales for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $43.7 million compared to 2008. The decreases in cost of sales were primarily due to a


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$63.2 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar, a $10.2 million decrease in labor costs and a $3.2 million decrease in depreciation, which were partially offset by a $20.2 million increase in material costs resulting from the increase in sales volume and a $2.1 million increase of overhead costs. Gross margin for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 was 18.6% as compared to 30.7% for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009. Gross margin was higher in the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 compared to the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 principally due to a $17.2 million one-time impact on cost of sales which is recorded in the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 associated with the step up of our inventory as a result of adoption of fresh-start accounting. As of December 31, 2009, $0.7 million of the total increase in inventory valuation remained. We expect to include the remaining increase in inventory valuation in cost of sales for the quarter ending March 31, 2010. As a result, we expect gross margin in future periods to return to historical levels, excluding foreign currency fluctuation impacts.
 
Display Solutions.  Gross margin for Display Solutions for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 improved to 24.9% compared to 18.9% for the year ended December 31, 2008 primarily due to a decrease in unit costs resulting from a 24.6% increase in sales volume compared to 2008 offset in part by lower average selling prices and the impact of the write-up of our inventory in accordance with fresh-start accounting. Cost of sales for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $34.3 million compared to 2008, primarily due to a $34.1 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar, a $7.0 million decrease in labor costs and a $3.7 million decrease in depreciation, which were partially offset by a $12.7 million increase in material costs due to increased sales volume.
 
Power Solutions.  Gross margin for Power Solutions for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 improved to 17.5% compared to (78.6)% for the year ended December 31, 2008 primarily due to lower unit costs resulting from the 221.3% increase in sales volume offset in part by lower average selling prices and the impact of the write-up of our inventory in accordance with fresh-start accounting. Cost of sales for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 increased by $0.5 million compared to 2008, primarily due to a $2.6 million increase in material costs and a $1.1 million increase in overhead costs, which were partially offset by a $1.3 million favorable impact resulting from of the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. Gross margin was negative in 2008 as we first began operating the segment in late 2007 and had not yet achieved sales volumes required to generate a positive gross margin.
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services.  Gross margin for Semiconductor Manufacturing Services decreased to 31.6% in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 from 34.3% in the year ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to an overall decrease in production volume and average selling prices in an aggregate amount of $18.2 million, partially offset by a $2.3 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. Cost of sales for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $9.8 million compared to 2008, which was primarily attributable to a $27.8 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar, which was offset in part by a $4.9 million increase in material costs and a $10.9 million increase resulting from the step-up of our inventory valuation as a result of our adoption of fresh-start accounting.
 
All other.  Gross margin for All other for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 increased to 100.0% from 97.3% for the year ended December 31, 2008. All net sales included in All other in 2009 represent rent revenues for which there is no cost of sales. For 2008, All other included limited revenue from unit processing which resulted in a gross margin of 97.3%.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $70.8 million, or 12.6%, of net sales for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31,


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2009 compared to $81.3 million, or 13.5%, for 2008. The decrease of $10.5 million, or 12.9%, from the prior-year period was attributable to a decrease of $8.9 million due to the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar and a decrease of $3.6 million due to a reduction in headcount and a short-term decrease in salaries and related expenses in connection with our cost-reduction efforts in 2009 as well as a decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.9 million. These decreases were partially offset by a $7.7 million increase in outside service expenses.
 
Research and Development Expenses.  Research and development expenses for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 were $70.9 million, a decrease of $18.6 million, or 20.8%, from $89.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was due to the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar of $9.4 million, a $3.2 million decrease in salaries and related expenses due to lower headcount and our short-term decrease in salaries. Through our cost reduction initiatives, material costs decreased by $4.1 million and outside service fees decreased by $2.3 million. The remaining decrease in research and development expenses was attributable to reductions in various overhead expenses. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales were 12.7% in 2009, compared to 14.9% in 2008.
 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges.  Restructuring and impairment charges decreased by $12.9 million in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. Restructuring charges of $0.4 million recorded in the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 were related to the closure of one of our research and development facilities in Japan. Restructuring charges of $13.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 reflected an impairment charge of $14.2 million as a result of the significant reduction in net sales attributable to our Display Solutions products, offset in part by an $0.9 million reversal of unused accrued restructuring charges from prior periods.
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
Interest Expense, net.  Net interest expense was $32.4 million during the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, a decrease of $43.7 million compared to $76.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Interest expense was incurred under our $750 million principal amount of notes and our senior secured credit facility. From June 12, 2009, the date of our initial reorganization filing, to October 25, 2009, we did not accrue interest expenses related to our notes, which were categorized as liabilities subject to compromise. Upon our emergence from our reorganization proceedings, our $750.0 million notes were discharged pursuant to the reorganization plan. Net interest expense in 2008 included a write-off of remaining debt issuance costs of $12.3 million related to our notes since we were not compliant with certain financial covenants under the terms of our notes and therefore, amounts outstanding were reclassified as current portion of long-term debt in our balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.
 
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss), net.  Net foreign currency gain for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 was $52.8 million, compared to net foreign exchange loss of $210.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. A substantial portion of our net foreign currency gain or loss is non-cash translation gain or loss recorded for intercompany borrowings at our Korean subsidiary and is affected by changes in the exchange rate between the Korean won and the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency translation gain from the intercompany borrowings was included in determining our consolidated net income since the intercompany borrowings were not considered long-term investments in nature because management intended to repay these intercompany borrowings at their respective maturity dates. The Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rates were 1,167.6:1 and 1,262.0:1 using the first base rate as of December 31, 2009 as quoted by the Korea Exchange Bank and the noon buying rate in effect as of December 31, 2008 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, respectively. The exchange rate quotation from the Federal Reserve Bank was available on or before December 31, 2008.


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Reorganization items, net.  Net reorganization gain of $804.6 million in the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 represents the impact of non-cash reorganization income and expense items directly associated with our reorganization proceedings and primarily reflects the discharge of liabilities of $798.0 million. Net reorganization gain also includes professional fees, the revaluation of assets and the write-off of debt issuance costs. These items are related primarily to our reorganization proceedings, and are not the result of our current operations. Accordingly, we do not expect these items to continue on an ongoing basis. Further information on reorganization related items is discussed in note 5 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Income Tax Expenses
 
Income Tax Expenses.  Income tax expenses for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 were $9.2 million, compared to income tax expenses of $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Income tax expense for 2009 was comprised of $6.7 million of withholding taxes mostly paid on intercompany interest payments, $0.8 million of current income taxes incurred in various jurisdictions in which we operate and a $1.7 million income tax effect from the change of deferred tax assets. Due to the uncertainty of the utilization of foreign tax credits, we did not recognize these withholding taxes as deferred tax assets.
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes.  During 2008, we closed our Imaging Solutions business segment, recognizing a net loss of $91.5 million from discontinued operations, of which $15.9 million was from negative gross margin, $37.5 million was from research and development cost and $34.2 million was attributable to restructuring and impairment charges incurred during the third quarter of 2008. During the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, we recognized net income of $7.1 million relating to our discontinued operations, largely due to the sale of patents related to our closed Imaging Solutions business segment, which resulted in a $8.3 million gain.


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Results of Operations — Comparison of Years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
 
The following table sets forth consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
 
                                         
    Predecessor Company        
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007        
          % of
          % of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
 
Net sales
  $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ 709.5       100.0 %   $ (107.8 )
Cost of sales
    445.3       74.0       578.9       81.6       (133.6 )
                                         
Gross profit
    156.4       26.0       130.7       18.4       25.8  
                                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    81.3       13.5       82.7       11.7       (1.4 )
Research and development expenses
    89.5       14.9       90.8       12.8       (1.4 )
Restructuring and impairment charges
    13.4       2.2       12.1       1.7       1.3  
                                         
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    (27.7 )     (4.6 )     (54.9 )     (7.7 )     27.2  
Interest expense, net
    76.1       12.7       60.3       8.5       15.8  
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
    (210.4 )     (35.0 )     (4.7 )     (0.7 )     (205.7 )
                                         
      (286.5 )     (47.6 )     (65.0 )     (9.2 )     (221.5 )
                                         
Income (loss) continuing operations before income taxes
    (314.3 )     (52.2 )     (120.0 )     (16.9 )     (194.3 )
Income tax expenses
    11.6       1.9       8.8       1.2       2.8  
                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations,
    (325.8 )     (54.2 )     (128.8 )     (18.2 )     (197.0 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    (91.5 )     (15.2 )     (51.7 )     (7.3 )     (39.7 )
                                         
Net income (loss)
  $ (417.3 )     (69.4 )%   $ (180.6 )     (25.4 )%   $ (236.7 )
                                         
 
Net Sales
 
                                         
    Predecessor Company        
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31,
    December 31,
       
    2008     2007        
          % of
          % of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
Total
   
Amount
   
total
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
 
Display Solutions
  $ 304.1       50.5 %   $ 331.7       46.7 %   $ (27.6 )
Power Solutions
    5.4       0.9                   5.4  
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
    287.1       47.7       321.0       45.2       (33.9 )
All other
    5.0       0.8       56.8       8.0       (51.8 )
                                         
    $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ 709.5       100.0 %   $ (107.8 )
                                         
 
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2008 were $596.6 million, a decrease of $56.1 million, or 8.6%, from the net sales for 2007, primarily due to a $27.6 million, or 8.3%, decrease in net sales from our Display Solutions segment and a $33.9 million, or 10.6%, decrease in net sales from our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment. Net sales from All other decreased $51.8 million, or 91.2%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2007. Our Korean-based net sales were also lower due to a $54.4 million unfavorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar.
 
Display Solutions.  Net sales from our Display Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $304.1 million, a $27.6 million, or 8.3%, decrease, from $331.7 million for 2007. The decrease resulted primarily from a 15.6% decline in average selling prices which was due to a higher percentage of our net sales of products with lower sales prices and a 4.6% decline in sales volume.
 
Power Solutions.  Net sales from our Power Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $5.4 million. No sales occurred for the year ended December 31, 2007 as our Power Solutions segment was launched in late 2007 and did not start making sales until 2008.
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services.  Net sales from our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $287.1 million, a $33.9 million, or 10.6%, decrease compared to net sales of $321.0 million for 2007. This decrease was primarily due to a 5.5% decrease in average selling prices and 3.0% decrease in sales volume. During the fourth quarter of 2008 our net sales were adversely impacted by the worldwide economic slowdown.
 
All other.  Net sales from All other for 2008 were $5.0 million compared to $56.8 million for 2007. This decrease of $51.8 million, or 91.2%, represents the revenue decrease from our unit processing services as such services were no longer required by our sole customer for the service.
 
Net Sales by Geographic Region
 
The following table sets forth our net sales by geographic region and the percentage of total net sales represented by each geographic region for the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
 
                                         
    Predecessor Company        
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007     Change
 
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)        
 
Korea
  $ 301.0       50.0 %   $ 404.3       57.0 %     (103.3 )
Asia Pacific
    144.5       24.0       155.5       21.9       (11.0 )
Japan
    79.9       13.3       71.2       10.0       8.7  
North America
    61.3       10.2       58.5       8.2       2.8  
Europe
    14.9       2.5       20.0       2.8       (5.1 )
                                         
Total net revenues
  $ 601.7       100.0 %   $ 709.5       100.0 %     (107.8 )
                                         
 
Net sales in Korea in 2008 declined as a percentage of total net sales, principally due to reduced revenue from unit processing services and the overall slowness in the semiconductor manufacturing market. The sales were also affected by lower demand for large display driver products.


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Gross Profit
 
                                         
    Predecessor Company        
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
       
    December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007        
          % of
          % of
    Change
 
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
   
net sales
   
Amount
 
    (In millions)  
 
Display Solutions
  $ 57.4       18.9 %   $ 41.5       12.5 %   $ 15.9  
Power Solutions
    (4.3 )     (78.6 )                 (4.3 )
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
    98.4       34.3       67.1       20.9       31.3  
All other
    4.9       97.3       22.0       38.7       (17.1 )
                                         
    $ 156.4       26.0 %   $ 130.7       18.4 %   $ 25.8  
                                         
 
Total gross profit increased $25.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, or 19.7%, compared to the gross profit generated for the year ended December 31, 2007. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2008 was 26.0% of net sales, an increase of 7.6% from 18.4% for the year ended December 31, 2007. This increase in gross margin was attributable to a $40.8 favorable impact due to the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar and an overall decrease in unit costs which offset lower average sales prices. Cost of sales in 2008 decreased by $133.6 million compared to 2007, primarily due to a $80.7 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of Korean won against U.S. dollar, a $17.4 million decrease in depreciation and a $10.7 million decrease in overhead costs, which were partially offset by a $15.3 million increase in material costs. In addition, $34.2 million in cost of sales for unit processing services which were incurred during 2007 were not incurred in 2008 as we no longer rendered the services.
 
Display Solutions.  Gross margin for our Display Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2008 increased to 18.9% compared to 12.5% for 2007. This increase was primarily due to a $14.9 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. Cost of sales for 2008 decreased by $43.5 million compared to 2007, which was primarily attributable to a $44.8 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of Korean won against U.S. dollar and a $5.5 million decrease in depreciation, which were offset in part by a $6.9 million increase in material costs.
 
Power Solutions.  Gross margin for our Power Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2008 was (78.6)%. This negative gross margin was due to high fixed production costs per unit resulting from low production volume as we commenced sales in our Power Solutions segment in 2008.
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services.  Gross margin for our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment increased to 34.3% in the year ended December 31, 2008 from 20.9% for 2007. This increase was due to a decrease in cost of sales, primarily due to a $25.2 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. Cost of sales for 2008 decreased by $65.2 million compared to 2007. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $33.9 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of Korean won against U.S. dollar, a $12.3 million decrease in depreciation and a $11.3 million decrease in overhead costs, which were partially offset by a $6.8 million increase in material costs.
 
All other.  Gross margin for All other for the year ended December 31, 2008 increased to 97.3% from 38.7% for 2007. The improvement was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales volume for unit processing while rental revenue, for which there are no allocated cost of sales, remained comparable to the prior year.


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Operating Expenses
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $81.3 million, or 13.5%, of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $82.7 million, or 11.7%, for 2007. The decrease of $1.4 million, or 1.7%, was primarily attributable to a $11.6 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar and a $3.1 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses. These decreases were partially offset by a $10.9 million increase in outside service fees and a $3.6 million increase in salaries.
 
Research and Development Expenses.  Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $89.5 million, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 1.5%, from $90.8 million for 2007. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $13.5 million favorable impact resulting from the depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar partially offset by a $7.1 million increase in salaries, a $2.2 million increase in outside service fees and a $1.6 million increase in material costs.
 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges.  Restructuring and impairment charges for the year ended December 31, 2008 included an impairment charge of $14.2 million related to our Display Solutions segment. During the three months ended July 1, 2007, we recognized $2.0 million of restructuring accruals related to the closure of our five-inch wafer fabrication facilities, including termination benefits and other associated costs. Through the first quarter of 2008, actual payments of $1.1 million were charged against the restructuring accruals. As of March 30, 2008, the restructuring activities were substantially completed and we reversed $0.9 million of unused restructuring accruals.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, we recognized restructuring and impairment charges of $12.1 million, which consisted of $10.1 million of impairment charges and $2.0 million of restructuring charges. The impairment charges recorded related to the closure of our five-inch wafer fabrication facility.
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
Interest Expense, net.  Net interest expense was $76.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $60.3 million for 2007. Interest expense was incurred to service our notes and our senior secured credit facility. At December 31, 2008, the notes and our senior secured credit facility bore interest at a weighted average interest rate of 7.14% and 7.90%, respectively. The increase in net interest expense was mainly due to a write-off of remaining debt issuance costs of $12.3 million related to our notes as of December 31, 2008 since we were not in compliance with certain financial covenants under the terms of our notes and therefore, amounts outstanding were reclassified as current in our balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.
 
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss), net.  Net foreign currency loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $210.4 million, compared to net foreign exchange loss of $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. A substantial portion of our net foreign currency gain or loss is non-cash translation gain or loss recorded for intercompany borrowings at our Korean subsidiary and is affected by changes in the exchange rate between the Korean won and the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency translation gain from the intercompany borrowings was included in determining our consolidated net income since the intercompany borrowings were not considered long-term investments in nature because management intended to repay these intercompany borrowings at their respective maturity dates. The Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rates were 1,262.0:1 and 935.8:1 using the noon buying rate in effect as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 
Income Tax Expenses
 
Income Tax Expenses.  Income tax expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $11.6 million, compared to income tax expenses of $8.8 million for 2007. Income tax expenses for 2008 were comprised of $6.1 million of withholding taxes mostly paid on intercompany interest


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payments, $4.0 million of current income taxes incurred in various jurisdictions in which we operate and a $1.5 million income tax effect from a change of deferred tax assets. Due to the uncertainty of the utilization of foreign tax credits, we did not recognize these withholding taxes as deferred tax assets.
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes.  During 2008, we closed our Imaging Solutions business segment that was classified as a discontinued operation, recognizing net losses of $91.5 million and $51.7 million from discontinued operations for 2008 and for 2007, respectively. Of the recorded net loss of $91.5 million in 2008, $15.9 million was from negative gross margin, $37.5 million was from research and development costs and $34.2 million was attributable to restructuring and impairment charges incurred during the third quarter of 2008.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our principal capital requirements are to invest in research and development and capital equipment, to make debt service payments and to fund working capital needs. We calculate working capital as current assets less current liabilities.
 
Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, our cash flows from operations and our financing activities, including approximately $47.1 million of net proceeds from the $250 million aggregate principal amount senior notes offering and a portion of the net proceeds from this offering. Although we currently anticipate these sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet our cash needs through the next twelve months, we were cash flow negative for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 as well as for 2008 and 2007 and we may require or choose to obtain additional financing. Our ability to obtain financing will depend, among other things, on our business plans, operating performance, and the condition of the capital markets at the time we seek financing and could be adversely impacted by our 2009 reorganization proceedings and our non-compliance with bank covenants that preceded the filing. We cannot assure you that additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms when required, or at all. The current rating of our senior notes is B2 by Moody’s and B+ by Standard and Poors. Any lowering of these ratings would adversely impact our ability to raise additional debt financing and increase the cost of any such financing that is obtained. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock, and our stockholders may experience dilution. If we need to raise additional funds in the future and are unable to do so or obtain additional financing on unfavorable terms in the future, it is possible we would have to limit certain planned activities including sales and marketing and research and development activities. As of December 31, 2009, our cash and cash equivalents balance was $64.9 million, a $49.1 million increase from our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balance of $15.8 million as of December 31, 2008. The increase in cash and cash equivalents for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 was primarily attributable to a cash inflow of $41.5 million from operating activities, coupled with a cash inflow of $11.5 million from investing activities.
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
Cash flows generated by operating activities totaled $41.5 million in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, compared to $18.4 million of cash used in operating activities in 2008. This increase in cash flows was primarily attributable to income from continuing operations which improved due to the restructuring of our operations and our reorganization plan as described above. The net operating cash inflow for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 principally reflected our net income of $839.1 million adjusted by non-cash charges of $799.4 million, which mainly consisted of non-cash reorganization items derived from our reorganization plan.


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In 2008, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $18.4 million, compared to $23.7 million in 2007. The decrease was primarily driven by lower operating results adjusted by non-cash charges, which mainly consisted of depreciation and amortization charges and loss on foreign currency translation.
 
Our working capital balance as of December 31, 2009 was $128.5 million, compared to negative $814.5 million as of December 31, 2008. The significant increase in our working capital balance was principally due to the discharge of $750.0 million in debt recorded in current liabilities resulting from our reorganization plan in 2009 as well as cash generated from operations and investing activities.
 
Our working capital balance as of December 31, 2008 was negative $814.5 million, compared to $55.6 million as of December 31, 2007. The significant decrease in our working capital balance was mainly due to the reclassification of long-term debt to current in 2008. In addition, as a result of our operating performance in the quarter ended December 31, 2008, our cash balances, accounts receivable and inventory were significantly lower as compared to December 31, 2007.
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
Cash flows generated by investing activities totaled $11.5 million in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, compared to $39.6 million of cash used in investing activities in the 2008. In 2009, we had a decrease in capital expenditures of $20.5 million from $29.7 million in 2008 to $9.2 million in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009. In 2008, cash of $11.8 million was restricted pursuant to the terms of a forbearance agreement in relation to short-term borrowings; in 2009, it was released from restriction in connection with our reorganization plan. Cash flow from investing activities in 2009 also included cash proceeds of $9.4 million from the sale of intangible assets.
 
In 2007, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $81.8 million, primarily due to capital expenditures of $86.6 million related to capacity expansion and technology improvements at a fabrication facility in anticipation of sales growth in future periods. A significant portion of this capital investment was originally targeted for use by our discontinued Imaging Solutions segment and has since been repurposed for the other segments of our business, allowing us to maintain a relatively low level of capital investment in 2008 and 2009.
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
Cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $2.0 million in the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, compared to $14.7 million in 2008. There were no significant financing activities in 2009 other than the repayment of short-term borrowings and the issuance of common units as part of our reorganization in 2009.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, we borrowed $130.1 million under our senior secured credit facility which offset repayments under the same facility of $50.1 million during the same period. At December 31, 2007, we had borrowed $80.0 million under our senior secured credit facility and had additional letters of credit of $15.5 million issued under the facility.
 
Capital Expenditures
 
We routinely make capital expenditures to enhance our existing facilities and reinforce our global research and development capability.
 
For the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, capital expenditures were $9.2 million, a $20.5 million, or 69.0%, decrease from $29.7 million in 2008.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2008, capital expenditures were $29.7 million, a $56.9 million, or 65.7%, decrease from $86.6 million in 2007. Significant capital expenditures in 2007 were used to support capacity expansion and technology improvements at our fabrication facilities in anticipation of


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sales growth in future periods. Since then, these expenditures have been reduced. This year-over-year decrease was a result of managing our capital expenditure timing in order to better support the growth of our business from new customers and to optimize asset utilization and return on capital investments.
 
Seasonality
 
Our net sales and number of distinct products sold are affected by market variations from quarter to quarter due to business cycles, and resulting product demand, of our customers. Our Display Solutions business typically experiences demand increases in the third and fourth calendar quarters due to increased holiday demand for the consumer products that serve as the end markets for our products. During the first quarter, by contrast, consumer products manufacturers generally reduce orders in order to reduce excess inventory remaining from the holiday season. In our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business, the supply-demand cycle is usually one quarter ahead of the broader semiconductor market due to lead time from wafer input to shipment to our customers, so the demand for these products tends to peak in the third quarter and is slower in the fourth and first quarters.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
The following summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2009:
 
                                                         
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
    Payments Due by Period
   
Total
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
2013
 
2014
 
Thereafter
    (In millions)
 
New term loan(1)(2)
  $ 91.6     $ 8.5     $ 8.4     $ 8.3     $ 66.4     $     $  
Operating lease(3)
    51.6       6.8       1.9       1.9       1.9       1.9       37.2  
Others(4)
    11.5       4.7       4.2       2.4       0.2              
 
(1) Includes principal as well as interest payments.
 
(2) Assumes constant interest rate of 6-month LIBOR + 12% as of December 31, 2009.
 
(3) Assumes constant currency exchange rate for Korean won to U.S. dollars of 1,168:1.
 
(4) Includes license agreements and other contractual obligations.
 
New term loan amounts represent the scheduled maturity of debt at December 31, 2009, assuming that no early optional redemptions occur. The new term loan was repaid in full in April 2010 with a portion of the proceeds from our $250 million senior notes offering.
 
The indenture relating to our $250 million senior notes contains covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to: (i) declare or pay any dividend or make any payment or distribution on account of or purchase or redeem our capital stock or equity interests of our restricted subsidiaries; (ii) make any principal payment on, or redeem or repurchase, prior to any scheduled repayment, sinking fund payment or maturity, any subordinated indebtedness; (iii) make certain investments, including capital expenditures; (iv) incur additional indebtedness and issue certain types of capital stock; (v) create or incur any lien (except for permitted liens) that secures obligations under any indebtedness or related guarantee; (vi) merge with or into or sell all or substantially all of our assets to other companies; (vii) enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; (viii) guarantee the payment of any indebtedness; (ix) enter into sale-leaseback transactions; (x) enter into agreements that would restrict the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to make distributions with respect to their equity, to make loans to us or other restricted subsidiaries or to transfer assets to us or other restricted subsidiaries; and (xi) designate unrestricted subsidiaries.
 
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above table because we cannot estimate the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
We are exposed to the market risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market conditions, primarily from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of our business, we are subject to market risks associated with interest rate movements and currency movements on our assets and liabilities.
 
Foreign Currency Exposures
 
We have exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on net income from our subsidiaries denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars, as our foreign subsidiaries in Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan and Hong Kong use local currency as their functional currency. From time to time these subsidiaries have cash and financial instruments in local currency. The amounts held in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China are not material in regards to foreign currency movements. However, based on the cash and financial instruments balance at December 31, 2009 for our Korean subsidiary, a 10% devaluation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a decrease of $1.2 million in our U.S. dollar financial instruments and cash balances. Based on the Japanese yen cash balance at December 31, 2009, a 10% devaluation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a decrease of $0.3 million in our U.S. dollar cash balance.
 
Interest Rate Exposures
 
On April 9, 2010, we completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. The $61.8 million of total outstanding borrowings under our term loan was repaid on the same date. The $250 million 10.500% senior notes due 2018 are subject to changes in fair value due to interest rate changes. If the market interest rate increases by 10% and all other variables were held constant from their levels at April 9, 2010, we estimate that the fair value of this fixed rate note would decrease by $13.6 million and we would have additional interest expense costs over the market rate of $1.0 million (on a 360-day basis). If the market interest rate decreased by 10% and all other variables were held constant from their levels at April 9, 2010, we estimate that the fair value of this fixed rate note would increase by $14.6 million and we would have a reduction in interest expense costs over the market rate of $1.2 million (on a 360-day basis).
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods and the related disclosures in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
 
We believe that our significant accounting policies, which are described in notes 3 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus, are critical due to the fact that they involve a high degree of judgment and estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We base these estimates and judgments on historical experience, knowledge of current conditions and other assumptions and information that we believe to be reasonable. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. Accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the business environment in which we operate changes.


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Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable Valuation
 
Our revenue is primarily derived from the sale of semiconductor products that we design and the manufacture of semiconductor wafers for third parties. We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered and title and risk of loss have transferred, the price is fixed and determinable and collection of resulting receivables is reasonably assured.
 
We recognize revenue upon shipment, upon delivery of the product at the customer’s location or upon customer acceptance depending on terms of the arrangements, when the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Certain sale arrangements include customer acceptance provisions that require written notification of acceptance within the pre-determined period from the date of delivery of the product. If the pre-determined period has ended without written notification, customer acceptance is deemed to have occurred pursuant to the underlying sales arrangements. In such cases, we recognize revenue the earlier of the written notification or the pre-determined period from date of delivery. Specialty semiconductor manufacturing services are performed pursuant to manufacturing agreements and purchase orders. Standard products are shipped and sold based upon purchase orders from customers. Our revenue recognition policy is consistent across our product lines, marketing venues and all geographic areas. All amounts billed to a customer related to shipping and handling are classified as sales, while all costs incurred by us for shipping and handling are classified as expenses. We currently manufacture a substantial portion of our products internally at our wafer fabrication facilities. In the future, we expect to rely, to some extent, on outside wafer foundries for additional capacity and advanced technologies.
 
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make payment. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required. The establishment of reserves for sales discounts is based on management judgments that require significant estimates of a variety of factors, including forecasted demand, returns and industry pricing assumptions.
 
Accrual of Warranty Cost
 
We record warranty liabilities for the estimated costs that may be incurred under limited warranties. Our warranties generally cover product defects based on compliance with our specifications and is normally applicable for twelve months from the date of product delivery. These liabilities are accrued when revenues are recognized. Warranty costs include the costs to replace the defective products. Factors that affect our warranty liability include historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims on those repairs and the cost per claim to satisfy our warranty obligations. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, we periodically assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liabilities and adjust the amounts as necessary.
 
Inventory Valuation
 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the average method, which approximates the first in, first out method. Because of the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, changes in inventory levels, obsolescence of technology and product life cycles, we write down inventories to net realizable value. When there is a difference in the carrying value and the net realizable value the difference is recognized as a loss on valuation of inventories within cost of sales. We estimate the net realizable value for such finished goods and work-in-progress based primarily upon the latest invoice prices and current market conditions.
 
We employ a variety of methodologies to determine the amount of inventory reserves necessary. While a portion of the reserve is determined based upon the age of inventory and lower of cost or market calculations, an element of the reserve is subject to significant judgments made by us about future demand for our inventory. For example, reserves are established for excess inventory based on inventory levels in excess of six months of projected demand, as judged by management, for each


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specific product. If actual demand for our products is less than our estimates, additional reserves for existing inventories may need to be recorded in future periods.
 
In addition, as prescribed in ASC guidance on inventory costs, the cost of inventories is determined based on the normal capacity of each fabrication facility. If the capacity utilization is lower than a level that management believes to be normal, the fixed overhead costs per production unit which exceed those which would be incurred when the fabrication facilities are running under normal capacity are charged to cost of sales rather than capitalized as inventories.
 
Long-Lived Assets
 
We assess long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets or the asset group may not be recoverable. Factors that we consider in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of a business or product line in relation to expectations, significant negative industry or economic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets. Recoverability of assets that will continue to be used in our operations is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset group to our estimate of the related total future undiscounted net cash flows. If an asset group’s carrying value is not recoverable through the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset group is considered to be impaired. The impairment is measured by the difference between the asset group’s carrying value and its fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique.
 
Impairments of long-lived assets are determined for groups of assets related to the lowest level of identifiable independent cash flows. We must make subjective judgments in determining the independent cash flows that can be related to specific asset groupings. Additionally, an evaluation of impairment of long-lived assets requires estimates of future operating results that are used in the preparation of the expected future undiscounted cash flows. Actual future operating results and the remaining economic lives of our long-lived assets could differ from the estimates used in assessing the recoverability of these assets.
 
Intangible Assets
 
The fair value of our intangible assets was recorded in connection with fresh-start reporting on October 25, 2009 and was determined based on the present value of each research project’s projected cash flows using an income approach. Future cash flows are predominately based on the net income forecast of each project, consistent with historical pricing, margins and expense levels of similar products. Revenues are estimated based on relevant market size and growth factors, expected industry trends and individual project life cycles. The resulting cash flows are then discounted at a rate approximating our weighted average cost of capital.
 
In-process research and development, or IPR&D, is considered an indefinite-lived intangible asset and is not subject to amortization. IPR&D assets must be tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. The impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the IPR&D asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the IPR&D asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. After an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of the IPR&D asset will be its new accounting basis. Subsequent reversal of a previously recognized impairment loss is prohibited. The initial determination and subsequent evaluation for impairment of the IPR&D asset requires management to make significant judgments and estimates. Once the IPR&D projects have been completed or abandoned, the useful life of the IPR&D asset is determined and amortized accordingly.
 
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Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC guidance addressing accounting for income taxes. The guidance requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in a company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying values and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable for the period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
 
We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability considering historical profitability, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and expiration of tax credits and net operating loss carry-forwards. We established valuation allowances for deferred tax assets at most of our subsidiaries since, other than with respect to one particular subsidiary, it is not probable that a majority of the deferred tax assets will be realizable. The valuation allowance at this particular subsidiary was not established since it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets at this subsidiary will be realizable based on the current prospects for its future taxable income.
 
Changes in our evaluation of our deferred income tax assets from period to period could have a significant effect on our net operating results and financial condition.
 
In addition, beginning January 1, 2007, we account for uncertainties related to income taxes in compliance with ASC guidance on uncertain tax positions. Under this guidance, we evaluate our tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return for recognition and measurement on our consolidated financial statements. Only those tax positions that meet the “more likely than not” threshold are recognized on the consolidated financial statements at the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of ultimately being realized. Assumptions, judgment and the use of estimates are required in determining if the “more likely than not” standard has been met when developing the provision for income taxes. A change in the assessment of the “more likely than not” standard could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
 
Accounting for Unit-based Compensation
 
In 2006, we adopted ASC guidance addressing accounting for unit-based compensation based on a fair value method. Under this guidance, unit-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period of the award. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value unit options. In developing assumptions for fair value calculation under the guidance, we use estimates based on historical data and market information. A small change in the assumptions used in the estimate can cause a relatively significant change in the fair value calculation.
 
The determination of the fair value of our common units on each grant date was a two-step process. First, management estimated our enterprise value in consultation with such advisers as we deemed appropriate. Second, this business enterprise value was allocated to all sources of capital invested in us based on each type of security’s respective rights and claims to our total business enterprise value. This allocation included a calculation of the fair value of our common units on a non-marketable basis. The business enterprise value was determined based on an income approach and a market approach using the revenue multiples of comparable companies, giving appropriate weight to each approach. The income approach was based on the discounted cash flow method and an estimated weighted average cost of capital.
 
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and our operating history and prospects at the time of grant. If we make different judgments or adopt different assumptions, material differences could result in the amount of the share-based compensation expenses recorded because the estimated fair value of the underlying units for the options granted would be different.
 
Fresh-Start Reporting
 
As required by GAAP, in connection with emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, we adopted the fresh-start accounting provisions of ASC 852 effective October 25, 2009. Under ASC 852, the reorganization value represents the fair value of the entity before considering liabilities and approximates the amount a willing buyer would pay for our assets immediately after restructuring. The reorganization value is allocated to the respective assets. Liabilities, other than deferred taxes and severance benefits, are stated at present values of amounts expected to be paid.
 
Fair values of assets and liabilities represent our best estimates based on our appraisals and valuations which incorporated industry data and trends and relevant market rates and transactions. These estimates and assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond our reasonable control.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and is effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. As a private company we have designed our internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance to our management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. As a public company, under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we will also be required to include a report of management on our internal control over financial reporting in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and the independent registered public accounting firm auditing our financial statements must attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This requirement will first apply to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
 
In connection with audits of our consolidated financial statements for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and two-month period ended December 31, 2009, our independent registered public accounting firm has reported two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The two control deficiencies which represent a material weakness that our independent registered public accounting firm reported to our board of directors (as we then did not have a separate audit committee), are that we do not have a sufficient number of financial personnel with the requisite financial accounting experience and our controls over non-routine transactions are not effective to ensure that accounting considerations are identified and appropriately recorded.
 
Our management and our board of directors agree that the control deficiencies identified by our independent registered public accounting firm represent a material weakness. We have identified and taken steps intended to remediate this material weakness. Upon being notified of the material weakness, we retained the services of an international accounting firm to temporarily supplement our internal resources. We are also in the process of recruiting a new director of financial reporting to increase the number of our financial personnel with the requisite financial accounting expertise. These actions are subject to ongoing senior management review, as well as audit committee oversight. We do not know the specific timeframe needed to remediate this material weakness. We may incur significant incremental costs associated with this remediation.


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BUSINESS
 
Our Business
 
We are a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. We believe we have one of the broadest and deepest analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology platforms in the industry, supported by our 30-year operating history, large portfolio of approximately 2,550 registered novel patents and 1,050 pending novel patent applications and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. Our business is comprised of three key segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. Our Display Solutions products include display drivers that cover a wide range of flat panel displays and mobile multimedia devices. Our Power Solutions products include discrete and integrated circuit solutions for power management in high-volume consumer applications. Our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides specialty analog and mixed-signal foundry services for fabless semiconductor companies that serve the consumer, computing and wireless end markets.
 
Our wide variety of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and manufacturing services combined with our deep technology platform allows us to address multiple high-growth end markets and to rapidly develop and introduce new products and services in response to market demands. Our substantial manufacturing operations in Korea and design centers in Korea and Japan place us at the core of the global consumer electronics supply chain. We believe this enables us to quickly and efficiently respond to our customers’ needs and allows us to better service and capture additional demand from existing and new customers.
 
We have a long history of supplying and collaborating on product and technology development with leading innovators in the consumer electronics market. As a result, we have been able to strengthen our technology platform and develop products and services that are in high demand by our customers and end consumers. We sold over 2,300 distinct products to over 185 customers for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, with a substantial portion of our revenues derived from a concentrated number of customers, including LG Display, Sharp and Samsung. Our largest semiconductor manufacturing services customers include some of the fastest growing and leading semiconductor companies that design analog and mixed-signal products for the consumer, computing, and wireless end markets.
 
For 2009 on an a combined pro forma basis, we generated net sales of $560.1 million, income from continuing operations of $46.7 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $98.7 million and Adjusted Net Income of $33.7 million. On June 12, 2009, we filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and our plan of reorganization became effective on November 9, 2009. For 2008, we generated net sales of $601.7 million, losses from continuing operations of $325.8 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $59.8 million and Adjusted Net Loss of $71.7 million. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information” beginning on page 48 for an explanation regarding our pro forma presentation and “Prospectus Summary—Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data,” beginning on page 9 for an explanation of our use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income.
 
Market Opportunity
 
The consumer electronics market is large and growing rapidly. Growth in this market is being driven by consumers seeking to enjoy a wide variety of available rich media content, such as high definition audio and video, mobile television and games. Consumer electronics manufacturers recognize that the consumer entertainment experience plays a critical role in differentiating their products. To address and further stimulate consumer demand, electronics manufacturers have been driving rapid advances in the technology, functionality, form factor, cost, quality, reliability and power consumption of their products. Electronics manufacturers are continuously implementing advanced


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technologies in new generations of electronic devices using analog and mixed-signal semiconductor components, such as display drivers that enable display of high resolution images, encoding and decoding devices that allow playback of high definition audio and video, and power management semiconductors that increase power efficiency, thereby reducing heat dissipation and extending battery life. These advanced generations of consumer devices are growing faster than the overall consumer electronics market. For example, according to Gartner, production of LCD televisions, smartphones, mobile PCs, and mini-notebooks is expected to grow from 2009 to 2013 by a compound annual growth rate of 12%, 36%, 24%, and 20%, respectively.
 
The user experience delivered by a consumer electronic device is substantially driven by the quality of the display, audio and video processing capabilities and power efficiency of the device. Analog and mixed-signal semiconductors enable and enhance these capabilities. Examples of these analog and mixed-signal semiconductors include display drivers, timing controllers, audio encoding and decoding devices, or codecs, and interface circuits, as well as power management semiconductors such as voltage regulators, converters, and switches. According to iSuppli, in 2009, the display driver semiconductor market was $6.0 billion and the power management semiconductor market was $21.9 billion.
 
Requirements of Leading Consumer Electronics Manufacturers
 
We believe our target customers view the following characteristics and capabilities as key differentiating factors among available analog and mixed-signal semiconductor suppliers and manufacturing service providers:
 
  •  Broad Offering of Differentiated Products with Advanced System-Level Features and Functions.  Leading consumer electronics manufacturers seek to differentiate their products by incorporating innovative semiconductor products that enable unique system-level functionality and enhance performance. These consumer electronics manufacturers seek to closely collaborate with semiconductor solutions providers that continuously develop new and advanced products, technologies, and manufacturing processes that enable state of the art features and functions, such as bright and thin displays, small form factor and energy efficiency.
 
  •  Fast Time to Market with New Products.  As a result of rapid technological advancements and short product lifecycles, our target customers typically prefer suppliers who have a compelling pipeline of new products and can leverage a substantial intellectual property and technology base to accelerate product design and manufacturing when needed.
 
  •  Nimble, Stable and Reliable Manufacturing Services.  Fabless semiconductor providers who rely on external manufacturing services often face rapidly changing product cycles. If these fabless companies are unable to meet the demand for their products due to issues with their manufacturing services providers, their profitability and market share can be significantly impacted. As a result, they prefer semiconductor manufacturing services providers who can increase production quickly and meet demand consistently through periods of constrained industry capacity. Furthermore, many fabless semiconductor providers serving the consumer electronics and industrial sectors need specialized analog and mixed-signal manufacturing capabilities to address their product performance and cost requirements.
 
  •  Ability to Deliver Cost Competitive Solutions.  Electronics manufacturers are under constant pressure to deliver cost competitive solutions. To accomplish this objective, they need strategic semiconductor suppliers that have the ability to provide system-level solutions, highly integrated products, a broad product offering at a range of price points and have the design and manufacturing infrastructure and logistical support to deliver cost competitive products.
 
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  addition, there is increasing regulatory focus on reducing energy consumption of consumer electronic products. For instance, the California Energy Commission recently adopted standards that require televisions sold in California to consume 33% less energy by 2011 and 49% less energy by 2013. As a result of global focus on more environmentally friendly products, our customers are seeking analog and mixed-signal semiconductor suppliers that have the technological expertise to deliver solutions that satisfy these ever increasing regulatory and consumer power efficiency demands.
 
Our Competitive Strengths
 
Designing and manufacturing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors capable of meeting the evolving functionality requirements for consumer electronics devices is challenging. In order to grow and succeed in the industry, we believe semiconductor suppliers must have a broad, advanced intellectual property portfolio, product design expertise, comprehensive product offerings and specialized manufacturing process technologies and capabilities. Our competitive strengths enable us to offer our customers solutions to solve their key challenges. We believe our strengths include:
 
  •  Advanced Analog and Mixed-Signal Semiconductor Technology and Intellectual Property Platform.  We believe we have one of the broadest and deepest analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology platforms in the industry. Our long operating history, large patent portfolio, extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise and wide selection of analog and mixed-signal intellectual property libraries allow us to leverage our technology and develop new products across multiple end markets. Our product development efforts are supported by a team of approximately 391 engineers. Our platform allows us to develop and introduce new products quickly as well as to integrate numerous functions into a single product. For example, we were one of the first companies to introduce a commercial AMOLED display driver for mobile phones.
 
  •  Established Relationships and Close Collaboration with Leading Global Electronics Companies.  We have a long history of supplying and collaborating on product and technology development with leading innovators in the consumer electronics market, such as LG Display, Sharp and Samsung. Our close customer relationships have been built based on many years of close collaborative product development which provides us with deep system level knowledge and key insights into our customers’ needs. As a result, we are able to continuously strengthen our technology platform in areas of strategic interest for our customers and focus on those products and services that our customers and end consumers demand the most.
 
  •  Longstanding Presence in Asia and Proximity to Global Consumer Electronics Supply Chain.  Our presence in Asia facilitates close contact with our customers, fast response to their needs and enhances our visibility into new product opportunities, markets and technology trends. According to Gartner, semiconductor consumption in Asia, excluding Japan, has increased from 49% of global production in 2004 to 60% in 2009 and is projected to grow to 65% by 2013. Our substantial manufacturing operations in Korea and design centers in Korea and Japan place us close to many of our largest customers and to the core of the global consumer electronics supply chain. We have active applications, engineering, product design, and customer support resources, as well as senior management and marketing resources, in geographic locations close to our customers. This allows us to strengthen our relationship with customers through better service, faster turnaround time and improved product design collaboration. We believe this also helps our customers to deliver products faster than their competitors and to solve problems more efficiently than would be possible with other suppliers.
 
  •  Broad Portfolio of Product and Service Offerings Targeting Large, High-Growth Markets.  We continue to develop a wide variety of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for multiple high-growth consumer electronics end markets. We believe our expanding product and


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  service offerings allow us to provide additional products to new and existing customers and to cross-sell our products and services to our established customers. For example, we have leveraged our technology expertise and customer relationships to develop and grow a new business offering power management solutions to customers. Our power management solutions enable our customers to increase system stability and reduce heat dissipation and energy use, resulting in cost savings for our customers, as well as environmental benefits. We have been able to sell these new products to our existing customers as well as expand our customer base.
 
  •  Distinctive Analog and Mixed-Signal Process Technology Expertise and Manufacturing Capabilities.  We have developed specialty analog and mixed-signal manufacturing processes such as high voltage CMOS, power and embedded memory. These processes enable us to flexibly ramp mass production of display, power and mixed-signal products, and shorten the duration from design to delivery of highly integrated, high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. As a result of the depth of our process technology, captive manufacturing facilities and customer support capabilities, we believe the majority of our top twenty manufacturing services customers by revenue currently use us as their primary manufacturing source for the products that we manufacture for them.
 
  •  Highly Efficient Manufacturing Capabilities.  Our manufacturing strategy is focused on maintaining the price competitiveness of our products and services through our low-cost operating structure. We believe the location of our primary manufacturing and research and development facilities in Asia and relatively low required ongoing capital expenditures provide us with a number of cost advantages. We offer specialty analog process technologies that do not require substantial investment in leading edge, smaller geometry process equipment. We are able to utilize our manufacturing base over an extended period of time and thereby minimize our capital expenditure requirements. Our internal manufacturing facilities serve both our solutions products and manufacturing services customers, allowing us to optimize our asset utilization and improve our operational efficiency.
 
  •  Strong Financial Model with a Low-Cost Structure.  We have executed a significant restructuring over the last 18 months, which combined with our relatively low capital investment requirements, has improved our cash flow and profitability. By closing our Imaging Solutions business, restructuring our balance sheet, and refining our business processes and strategy, we believe we have made significant structural improvements to our operating model and have enabled better flexibility to manage the fluctuations in the economy and our markets. In addition, the long lifecycles of our manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities allow us to keep our new capital requirements relatively low. We believe that our low-cost but highly skilled design and support engineers and manufacturing base position us favorably to compete in the marketplace and provide operating leverage in our operating model.
 
Our Strategy
 
Our objective is to grow our business, our cash flow and profitability and to establish our position as a leading provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and services for high-volume markets. Our business strategy emphasizes the following key elements:
 
  •  Leverage Our Advanced Analog and Mixed-Signal Technology Platform to Innovate and Deliver New Products and Services.  We intend to continue to utilize our extensive patent and technology portfolio, analog and mixed-signal design and manufacturing expertise and specific end-market applications and system-level design expertise to deliver products with high levels of performance by utilizing our systems expertise and leveraging our deep knowledge of our customers’ needs. For example, we have recently utilized our extensive patent portfolio, process technologies and analog and mixed-signal technology platform to develop cost-effective Super Junction MOSFETs as well as low power integrated power


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  solutions for AC-DC offline switchers to address more of our customers’ needs. In Display Solutions, we continue to invest in research and development to introduce new technologies to support our customers’ technology roadmaps such as their transition to 240Hz 3D LED televisions. In Semiconductor Manufacturing Services, we are developing cost-effective processes that substantially reduce die size using deep trench isolation.
 
  •  Increase Business with Existing Customers.  We have a global customer base consisting of leading consumer electronics OEMs such as LG Display, Sharp and Samsung who sell into multiple end markets. We intend to continue to strengthen our relationships with our customers by collaborating on critical design and product development in order to improve our design win rates. We will seek to increase our customer penetration by more closely aligning our product roadmap with those of our key customers and by taking advantage of our broad product portfolio, our deep knowledge of customer needs and existing relationships to sell more existing and new products. For example, two of our largest display driver customers have display modules in production using our power management products. These power management products have been purchased and evaluated via their key subcontractors for LCD backlight units and LCD integrated power supplies.
 
  •  Broaden Our Customer Base.  We expect to continue to expand our global design centers, local application engineering support and sales presence, particularly in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, or collectively, Greater China, and other high-growth geographies, to penetrate new accounts. In addition, we intend to introduce new products and variations of existing products to address a broader customer base. In order to broaden our market penetration, we are complementing our direct customer relationships and sales with an expanded base of distributors, especially to aid the growth of our power management business. We expect to continue to expand our distribution channels as we broaden our power management penetration beyond existing customers.
 
  •  Aggressively Grow the Power Business.  We have utilized our extensive patent portfolio, process technologies, captive manufacturing facilities and analog and mixed-signal technology platform to develop power management solutions that expand our market opportunity and address more of our customers’ needs. We intend to increase the pace of our new power product introductions by continuing to collaborate closely with our industry-leading customers. For example, we recently began mass production of our first integrated power solution for LCD televisions at one of our major Korean customers. We also intend to capitalize on the market needs and regulatory requirements for power management products that reduce energy consumption of consumer electronic products by introducing products that are more energy efficient than those of competitors. We believe our integrated designs, unique low-cost process technologies and deep customer relationships will enable us to increase sales of our power solutions to our current power solutions customers, and as an extension of our other product offerings, to our other customers.
 
  •  Drive Execution Excellence.  We have significantly improved our execution through a number of management initiatives implemented under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Sang Park. As an example, we have introduced new processes for product development, customer service and personnel development. We expect these ongoing initiatives will continue to improve our new product development and customer service as well as enhance our commitment to a culture of quick action and execution by our workforce. In addition, we have focused on and continually improved our manufacturing efficiency during the past several years. As a result of our focus on execution excellence, we have also meaningfully reduced our time from new product definition to development completion. For example, we have improved our average development turnaround time by over 40% over the last three years for semiconductor manufacturing services by implementing continuous business process improvement initiatives and we improved our manufacturing productivity per operator by 22% from the fourth quarter of 2008 to the fourth quarter of 2009.


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  •  Optimize Asset Utilization, Return on Capital Investments and Cash Flow Generation.  We intend to keep our capital expenditures relatively low by maintaining our focus on specialty process technologies that do not require substantial investment in frequent upgrades to the latest manufacturing equipment. We also believe our power management business should increase our utilization and return on capital as the manufacturing of these products primarily relies on our 0.35µm geometry and low-cost equipment. By utilizing our manufacturing facilities for both our display solutions and power solutions products and our semiconductor manufacturing services customers, we will seek to maximize return on our capital investments and our cash flow generation.
 
Our Technology
 
We continuously strengthen our advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technology platform by developing innovative technologies and integrated circuit building blocks that enhance the functionality of consumer electronics products through brighter displays, enhanced image quality, smaller form factor and longer battery life. We seek to further build our technology platform through proprietary research and development and selective licensing and acquisition of complementary technologies, as well as disciplined process improvements in our manufacturing operations. Our goal is to leverage our experience and development initiatives across multiple end markets and utilize our understanding of system-level issues our customers face to introduce new technologies that enable our customers to develop more advanced, higher performance products.
 
Our display technology portfolio includes building blocks for display drivers and timing controllers, processor and interface technologies, as well as sophisticated production techniques, such as chip-on-glass, or COG, which enables the manufacture of thinner displays. Our advanced display drivers incorporate LTPS and AMOLED panel technologies that enable the highest resolution displays. Furthermore, we are developing a broad intellectual property portfolio to improve the power efficiency of displays, including the development of our smart mobile luminance control, or SMLC, algorithm.
 
We have a long history of specialized process technology development and have a number of distinctive process implementations. We have approximately 200 process flows we can utilize for our products and offer to our semiconductor manufacturing services customers. Our process technologies include standard CMOS, high voltage CMOS, ultra-low leakage high voltage CMOS and BCDMOS. Our manufacturing processes incorporate embedded memory solutions such as static random access memory, or SRAM, one-time programmable, or OTP, memory, multiple-time programmable, or MTP, memory, electronically erasable programmable read only memory, or EEPROM, and single-transistor random access memory, or 1TRAM. More broadly, we focus extensively on processes that reduce die size across all of the products we manufacture, in order to deliver cost-effective solutions to our customers.
 
Expertise in high voltage and deep trench BCDMOS process technologies, low power analog and mixed-signal design capabilities and packaging know-how are key requirements in the power management market. We are currently leveraging our capabilities in these areas with products such as DC-DC converters, linear regulators, including LDO, regulators and analog switches, and power MOSFETs. We believe our system level understanding of applications such as LCD televisions and mobile phones will allow us to more quickly develop and customize power management solutions for our customers in these markets.
 
Our Products and Services
 
Our broad portfolio of products and services addresses multiple high-growth, consumer-focused end markets. A key component of our product strategy is to supply multiple related product and service offerings to each of the end markets that we serve.


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Display Solutions
 
Display Driver Characteristics.  Display drivers deliver defined analog voltages and currents that activate pixels to exhibit images on displays. The following key characteristics determine display driver performance and end-market application:
 
  •  Resolution and Number of Channels.  Resolution determines the level of detail displayed within an image and is defined by the number of pixels per line multiplied by the number of lines on a display. For large displays, higher resolution typically requires more display drivers for each panel. Display drivers that have a greater number of channels, however, generally require fewer display drivers for each panel and command a higher selling price per unit. Mobile displays, conversely, are typically single chip solutions designed to deliver a specific resolution. We cover resolutions ranging from QVGA (240RGB x 320) to QHD (960RGB x 540).
 
  •  Color Depth.  Color depth is the number of colors that can be displayed on a panel. For example, for TFT-LCD panels, 262 thousand colors are supported by 6-bit source drivers; 16 million colors are supported by 8-bit source drivers; and 1 billion colors are supported by 10-bit and 12-bit source drivers.
 
  •  Operational Voltage.  Display drivers are characterized by input and output voltages. Source drivers typically operate at input voltages from 2.0 to 3.6 volts and output voltages between 4.5 and 18 volts. Gate drivers typically operate at input voltages from 2.0 to 3.6 volts and output voltages of up to 40 volts. Lower input voltage results in lower power consumption and electromagnetic interference, or EMI.
 
  •  Gamma Curve.  The relationship between the light passing through a pixel and the voltage applied to the pixel by the source driver is referred to as the gamma curve. The gamma curve of the source driver can correct some imperfections in picture quality in a process generally known as gamma correction. Some advanced display drivers feature up to three independent gamma curves to facilitate this correction.
 
  •  Driver Interface.  Driver interface refers to the connection between the timing controller and the display drivers. Display drivers increasingly require higher bandwidth interface technology to address the larger data transfer rate necessary for higher definition images. The principal types of interface technologies are transistor-to-transistor logic, or TTL, reduced swing differential signaling, or RSDS, advance intra panel I/F, or AIPI, and mini-low voltage differential signaling, or m-LVDS.
 
  •  Package Type.  The assembly of display drivers typically uses chip-on-film, or COF, tape carrier package, or TCP, and COG package types.
 
Large Display Solutions.  We provide display solutions for a wide range of flat panel display sizes used in LCD televisions, including high definition televisions, or HDTVs, LED TVs, LCD monitors and mobile PCs.
 
Our large display solutions include source and gate drivers and timing controllers with a variety of interfaces, voltages, frequencies and packages to meet customers’ needs. These products include advanced technologies such as high channel count, with products under development to provide up to 960 channels. We also offer a distinctive interface technology known as LCDS, which supports thinner displays for mobile PCs. Our large display solutions are designed to allow customers to cost-effectively meet the increasing demand for high resolution displays. We focus extensively on reducing the die size of our large display drivers and other solutions products. For example, we have implemented several solutions to reduce die size in display drivers, such as optimizing design schemes and design rules and applying specific technologies that we have developed internally. We have recently introduced a number of new large display drivers with reduced die size.


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The table below sets forth the features of our products, both in mass production and in customer qualification, which is the final stage of product development, for large-sized displays:
 
         
Product
 
Key Features
 
Applications
 
TFT-LCD Source Drivers
  •   480 to 960 output channels   •   LCD monitors, including
    •   6-bit (262 thousand colors),       widescreens
        8-bit (16 million colors), 10-bit   •   Mobile PCs, including
        (1 billion colors)       netbooks
    •   Output voltage ranging from   •   Digital televisions, including
        3.3V to 18V       LED TVs
    •   Low power consumption and    
        low EMI    
    •   Supports COF package types    
    •   Supports RSDS, m-LVDS,    
        AiPi* interface technologies    
    •   Geometries of 0.18mum to    
        0.22µm    
TFT-LCD Gate Drivers
 
•   272 to 768 output channels
  •   LCD monitors, including
    •   Output voltage ranging up to       widescreens
        40V   •   Mobile PCs, including
    •   Supports COF and COG       netbooks
        package types   •   Digital televisions, including
    •   Geometries of 0.35µm       LED TVs
Timing Controllers
  •   Product portfolio supports a  
•   LCD monitors, including
        wide range of resolutions       widescreens
    •   Supports m-LVDS interface   •   Mobile PCs, including
        technologies       netbooks
    •   Input voltage ranging from    
        2.3V to 3.6V    
    •   Geometries of 0.18µm    
 
* In customer qualification stage
 
Mobile Display Solutions.  Our mobile display solutions incorporate the industry’s most advanced display technologies, such as LTPS and AMOLED, as well as high-volume technologies such as a-Si (amorphous silicon) TFT. Our mobile display products offer specialized capabilities, including high speed serial interfaces, such as mobile display digital interface, or MDDI, and mobile industry processor interface, or MIPI, as well as multi-time programmable, or MTP, memories, using EEPROM and logic-based OTP memory. Further, we are building a distinctive intellectual property portfolio that allows us to provide features that reduce power consumption, such as SMLC, ambient light-based brightness control, or LABC, automatic brightness control, or ABC, and automatic current limit, or ACL. This intellectual property portfolio will also support our power management product development initiatives, as we leverage our system level understanding of power efficiency.


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The following table summarizes the features of our products, both in mass production and in customer qualification, which is the final stage of product development, for mobile displays:
 
         
Product
 
Key Features
 
Applications
 
LTPS
  •   Resolutions of QVGA,   •   Mobile phones
        WQVGA, VGA, NHD*, SVGA   •   Digital still cameras
    •   Color depth ranging from 262    
        thousand to 16 million    
    •   MDDI, MIPI interface    
    •   EEPROM and logic-based    
        OTP, separated gamma    
        control    
AMOLED
  •   Resolutions of WQVGA,   •   Mobile phones
        HVGA, NHD*, WVGA, QHD   •   Game consoles
    •   Color depth ranging from 262   •   Digital still cameras
        thousand to 16 million   •   Personal digital assistants
    •   Geometries of 0.11µm to   •   Portable media players
        0.15µm    
    •   MDDI, MIPI interface    
    •   EEPROM and logic-based    
        OTP    
    •   ABC, ACL, Pentile    
a-Si TFT
  •   Resolutions of QVGA,   •   Mobile phones
        WQVGA, HVGA, WVGA,   •   Game consoles
        WSVGA, HD   •   Netbooks
    •   Color depth ranging from 262   •   Portable navigation devices
        thousand to 16 million    
    •   MDDI, MIPI interface    
    •   Content adaptive brightness    
        control, or CABC    
    •   LVDS, I2C*, DCDC*    
    •   Separated gamma control    
 
* In customer qualification stage
 
Power Solutions
 
We develop, manufacture and market power management solutions for a wide range of end market customers. The products include MOSFETs, LED Drivers, DC-DC converters, analog switches and linear regulators, such as LDOs.
 
  •  MOSFET.  Our MOSFETs include low-voltage Trench MOSFETs, 20V to 100V, and high-voltage Planar MOSFETs, 400V through 600V. MOSFETs are used in applications to switch, shape or transfer electricity under varying power requirements. The key application segments are mobile phones, LCD televisions, desktop computers and power supplies for consumer electronics and industrial equipment. MOSFETs allow electronics manufacturers to achieve specific design goals of high efficiency and low standby power consumption. For example, computing solutions focus on delivering efficient controllers and MOSFETs for power management in VCORE, DDR and chipsets for audio, video and graphics processing systems.
 
  •  LED Drivers.  LED driver solutions serve the fast-growing LCD panel backlighting market for LCD televisions and mobile PCs. Our products are designed to provide high efficiency and wide input voltage range as well as PWM dimming for accurate white LED dimming control.


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  •  DC-DC Converters.  We plan to release DC-DC converters targeting mobile applications and high power applications like LCD televisions, set-top boxes, DVD/Blu-ray players and display modules. We expect our DC-DC converters will meet customer green power requirements by featuring wide input voltage ranges, high efficiency and small size.
 
  •  Analog Switches and Linear Regulators.  We also provide analog switches and linear regulators for mobile applications. Our products are designed for high efficiency and low power consumption in mobile applications.
 
Our power management solutions enable customers to increase system stability and reduce heat dissipation and energy use, resulting in cost savings for our customers and consumers, as well as environmental benefits. Our in-house process technology capabilities and eight-inch wafer production lines increase efficiency and contribute to the competitiveness of our products.
 
The following table summarizes the features of our products, both in mass production and in customer qualification, which is the final stage of product development:
 
         
Product
 
Key Features
 
Applications
 
Low Voltage MOSFET
  •   Vds(V) options of 20V–100V   •   Mobile phones
    •   Rds(on) options of Max 5m   •   Desktop computers
        Ω–50m Ω at 10V   •   Mobile PCs
    •   Advanced 0.35µm Trench   •   Digital TVs
        MOSFET Process    
    •   High cell density of    
        268Mcell/inch2    
    •   Advanced packages to enable    
        reduction of PCB mounting    
        area    
High Voltage MOSFET
  •   Voltage options of 400, 500,   •   Power supplies for consumer
        and 600V       electronics
    •   Drain current options of   •   Industrial charger and
        1A–18A.       adaptors
    •   Rds(on) options of 0.22~8.0*   •   Lighting (ballast, HID, LED)
        Ω (typical)   •   Industrial equipment
    •   R2FET (rapid recovery) option    
        to shorten reverse diode    
        recovery time    
    •   Zenor FET option for    
        MOSFET protection for    
        abnormal input    
    •   Advanced 0.50µm Planar    
        MOSFET Process    
LED Drivers
  •   High efficiency, wide input   •   LED backlights
        voltage range    
    •   Proven 0.35mum BCDMOS    
        process    
    •   40V modular BCDMOS    
    •   OCP, SCP, OVP and UVLO    
        protections    
    •   Accurate LED current control    
        and multi-channel matching    
    •   Programmable current limit,    
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Product
 
Key Features
 
Applications
 
DC-DC Converters*
 
•   High efficiency, wide input voltage range
  •   LCD TVs
•   Set-top boxes
   
•   Proven 0.35µm BCDMOS process
  •   DVD/Blu-ray players
   
•   30V modular BCDMOS
   
   
•   Fast load and line regulation
   
   
•   Accurate output voltage
   
   
•   OCP, SCP and thermal protections
   
Analog Switches
  USB Switches  
•   Mobile phones
   
•   Low Con, 7.0pF (typical) limits signal distortion
   
   
•   Low Ron, 4.0 Ω (typical)
   
    • 0.35µm CMOS process    
    Audio Switches    
   
•   Negative Swing Support
   
   
•   Low Ron, 0.4 Ω (typical)
   
   
•   High ESD protection, 13kV
   
    • 0.35µm CMOS process    
Linear Regulators
 
•   Single and dual* LDOs
  •   Mobile phones
   
•   Low Noise Output Linear µCap LDO Regulator
   
   
•   2.3V to 5.5V input voltage and 150mA, 300mA* output current
   
   
•   Small package size of DFN type
   
    • 0.35µm CMOS process    
 
* In customer qualification stage
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
 
We provide semiconductor manufacturing services to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies. We have approximately 200 process flows we offer to our semiconductor manufacturing services customers. We also often partner with key customers to jointly develop or customize specialized processes that enable our customers to improve their products and allow us to develop unique manufacturing expertise.
 
Our semiconductor manufacturing services offering is targeted at customers who require differentiated, specialty analog and mixed-signal process technologies such as high voltage CMOS, embedded memory and power. We refer to our approach of delivering specialized services to our customers as our application-specific technology, or AS Tech, strategy. We differentiate ourselves through the depth of our intellectual property portfolio, ability to customize process technology to meet the customers’ requirements effectively, long history in this business and reputation for excellence.
 
Our semiconductor manufacturing services customers typically serve high-growth and high-volume applications in the consumer, computing and wireless end markets. We strive to be the primary manufacturing source for our semiconductor manufacturing services customers.

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Process Technology Overview
 
  •  Mixed-Signal.  Mixed-signal process technology is used in devices that require conversion of light and sound into electrical signals for processing and display. Our mixed-signal processes include advanced technologies such as low noise process using triple gate, which uses less power at any given performance level. MEMS process technology allows the manufacture of components that use electrical energy to generate a mechanical response. For example, MEMS devices are used in the accelerometers and gyroscopes of mobile phones.
 
  •  Power.  Power process technology, such as BCD, includes high voltage capabilities as well as the ability to integrate functionality such as self-regulation, internal protection, and other intelligent features. The unique process features such as deep trench isolation are suited for chip shrink and device performance enhancement.
 
  •  High Voltage CMOS.  High voltage CMOS process technology facilitates the use of high voltage levels in conjunction with smaller transistor sizes. This process technology includes several variations, such as bipolar processes, which use transistors with qualities well suited for amplifying and switching applications, mixed mode processes, which incorporate denser, more power efficient FETs, and thick metal processes.
 
  •  Non-Volatile Memory.  Non-volatile memory, or NVM, process technology enables the integration of non-volatile memory cells that allow retention of the stored information even when power is removed from the circuit. This type of memory is typically used for long-term persistent storage.
 
The table below sets forth the key process technologies in Semiconductor Manufacturing Services currently in mass production:
 
             
Process
 
Technology
 
Device
 
End Markets
 
             
Mixed-signal
  • 0.13-0.8µm  
•   Analog to digital converter
  •   Consumer
   
•   Multipurpose
  •   Digital to analog converter   •   Wireless
   
•   Low noise
  •   Audio codec   •   Computing
   
•   Ultra low power
  •   Chipset    
   
•   Triple gate
       
Power
  • 0.18-0.35µm  
•   Power management
  •   Consumer
   
•   aBCD
  •   Mobile PMIC   •   Wireless
   
•   Deep Trench Isolation
  •   LED drivers   •   Computing
   
•   Trench MOSFET
       
   
•   Planar MOSFET
       
   
•   Schottky Diode
       
   
•   Zener Diode
       
High Voltage CMOS
  • 0.13-2.0µm  
•   Display drivers
  •   Consumer
    • 5V-250V  
•   CSTN drivers
  •   Wireless
   
•   Bipolar, Thick Metal
 
   
 
•   Computing
NVM
  • 0.18-0.5µm  
•   Microcontroller
  •   Consumer
   
•   EEPROM
  •   Touch screen controller   •   Medical
   
•   eFlash
  •   Electronic tag   •   Automotive
   
•   OTP
  •   Hearing aid    
 
Manufacturing and Facilities
 
Our manufacturing operations consist of three fabrication facilities located at two sites in Cheongju and Gumi in Korea. These sites have a combined capacity of approximately 131,000 eight-inch equivalent wafers per month. We manufacture wafers utilizing geometries ranging from 0.11 to 2.0 micron. The Cheongju facilities have three main buildings totaling 164,058 square meters devoted


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to manufacturing and development. The Gumi facilities have one main building with 41,022 square meters devoted to manufacturing, testing and packaging.
 
In addition to our fabrication facilities, we lease facilities in Seoul, Korea, Cupertino, California, and Osaka, Japan. Each of these facilities includes administration, sales and marketing and research and development functions. We lease sales and marketing offices at our subsidiaries in several other countries.
 
The ownership of our wafer manufacturing assets is an important component of our business strategy. Maintaining manufacturing control enables us to develop proprietary, differentiated products and results in higher production yields, as well as shortened design and production cycles. We believe our facilities are suitable and adequate for the conduct of our business for the foreseeable future and that we have sufficient production capacity to service our business as currently contemplated without significant capital investment.
 
A substantial majority of our assembly, test and packaging services for our Display Solutions business and all of such services for our Power Solutions business are outsourced with the balance handled in-house. Our independent providers of these services are located in Korea, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand. The relative cost of outsourced services, as compared to in-house services, depends upon many factors specific to each product and circumstance. However, we generally incur higher costs for outsourced services, which can result in lower margins.
 
We use processes that require specialized raw materials that are generally available from a limited number of suppliers. Tape is one of the process materials required for our display drivers. We continue to attempt to qualify additional suppliers for our raw materials.
 
Although we own our manufacturing facilities, we are party to a land lease and easement agreement with Hynix pursuant to which we lease the land for our facilities in Cheongju, Korea from Hynix for an indefinite term. Because we share certain facilities with Hynix, several services that are essential to our business are provided to us by or through Hynix under our general service supply agreement with Hynix. These services include electricity, bulk gases and de-ionized water, campus facilities and housing, wastewater and sewage management, environmental safety and certain utilities and infrastructure support services. The services agreement continues for an indefinite term subject to each party having a right to terminate in the event of an uncured breach by the other party.
 
Sales and Marketing
 
We focus our sales and marketing strategy on creating and strengthening our relationships with leading consumer electronics OEMs, such as LG Display, Sharp and Samsung, as well as analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies. We believe our close collaboration with customers allows us to align our product and process technology development with our customers’ existing and future needs. Because our customers often service multiple end markets, our product sales teams are organized by customers within the major geographies. We believe this facilitates the sale of products that address multiple end-market applications to each of our customers. Our semiconductor manufacturing services sales teams focus on marketing our services to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies that require specialty manufacturing processes.
 
We sell our products through a direct sales force and a network of authorized agents and distributors. We have strategically located our sales and technical support offices near our customers. Our direct sales force consists primarily of representatives co-located with our design centers in Korea and Japan, as well as our local sales and support offices in Greater China and Europe. We have a network of agents and distributors in Korea, Japan, Europe and Greater China. With the expansion of the Power Solutions division portfolio, we expect to expand our sales agents and distributor franchises into Europe and the United States in 2010. On a combined basis for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, we derived 82% of net sales


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through our direct sales force and 18% of net sales through our network of authorized agents and distributors.
 
Research and Development
 
Our research and development efforts focus on intellectual property, design methodology and process technology for our complex analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and services. Research and development expenses for the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009 were $70.9 million, representing 12.7% of net sales, compared to $89.5 million, representing 14.9% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2008, and $90.8 million, representing 12.8% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
Customers
 
We sell our display solutions and power solutions products to consumer electronics OEMs as well as subsystem designers and contract manufacturers. We sell our semiconductor manufacturing services to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies. For the combined twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, our ten largest customers accounted for 69% of our net sales, and we had one customer, LG Display, representing 26% of our net sales. Our relationships with some of our ten largest customers were and may continue to be adversely impacted by our reorganization proceedings. For the year December 31, 2009, we received revenues of $59.0 million from customers in the United States and $501.1 million from all foreign countries, of which 61.2% was from Korea, 18.5% from Taiwan, 7.6% from Japan and 9.6% from China, Hong Kong and Macau.
 
Intellectual Property
 
As of December 31, 2009, our portfolio of intellectual property assets included approximately 3,300 registered patents and 1,300 pending patent applications. Approximately 2,550 and 1,050 of our patents and pending patents are novel in that they are not a foreign counterpart of an existing patent or patent application. Because we file patents in multiple jurisdictions, we additionally have approximately 1,000 registered and pending patents that relate to identical technical claims in our base patent portfolio. Our patents expire at various times over the next 18 years. While these patents are in the aggregate important to our competitive position, we do not believe that any single registered or pending patent is material to us.
 
We have entered into exclusive and non-exclusive licenses and development agreements with third parties relating to the use of intellectual property of the third parties in our products and our design processes, including licenses related to embedded memory technology, design tools, process simulation tools, circuit designs and processor cores. Some of these licenses, including our agreements with Silicon Works Co., Ltd. and ARM Limited, are material to our business and may be terminated prior to the expiration of these licenses by the licensors should we fail to cure any breach under such licenses. Our license with Silicon Works Co., Ltd. relates to our large display drivers and our license from ARM Limited primarily relates to product lines in our Semiconductor Manufacturing Services business. The loss of either license could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Additionally, in connection with the Original Acquisition, Hynix retained a perpetual license to use the intellectual property that we acquired from Hynix in the Original Acquisition. Under this license, Hynix and its subsidiaries are free to develop products that may incorporate or embody intellectual property developed by us prior to October 2004.
 
Competition
 
We operate in highly competitive markets characterized by rapid technological change and continually advancing customer requirements. Although no one company competes with us in all of our product lines, we face significant competition in each of our market segments. Our competitors include other independent and captive manufacturers and designers of analog and mixed-signal


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integrated circuits including display driver and power management semiconductor devices, as well as companies providing specialty manufacturing services.
 
We compete based on design experience, manufacturing capabilities, the ability to service customer needs from the design phase through the shipping of a completed product, length of design cycle and quality of technical support and sales personnel. Our ability to compete successfully will depend on internal and external variables, both within and outside of our control. These variables include the timeliness with which we can develop new products and technologies, product performance and quality, manufacturing yields, capacity availability, customer service, pricing, industry trends and general economic trends.
 
Employees
 
Our worldwide workforce consisted of 3,155 employees (full- and part-time) as of January 31, 2010, of which 391 were involved in sales, marketing, general and administrative, 391 were in research and development (including 207 with advanced degrees), 74 were in quality, reliability and assurance and 2,299 were in manufacturing (comprised of 347 in engineering and 1,952 in operations). As of January 31, 2010, 2,037 employees, or approximately 64.6% of our workforce, were represented by the MagnaChip Semiconductor Labor Union, which is a member of the Federation of Korean Metal Workers Trade Unions. We believe our labor relations are good.
 
Environmental
 
Our operations are subject to a variety of environmental, health and safety laws and regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, governing, among other things, air emissions, wastewater discharges, the generation, use, handling, storage and disposal of, and exposure to, hazardous substances (including asbestos) and waste, soil and groundwater contamination and employee health and safety. These laws and regulations are complex, constantly changing and have tended to become more stringent over time. There can be no assurance that we have been or will be in compliance with all these laws and regulations, or that we will not incur material costs or liabilities in connection with these laws and regulations in the future. The adoption of new environmental, health and safety laws, any failure to comply with new or existing laws or issues relating to hazardous substances could subject us to material liability (including substantial fines or penalties), impose the need for additional capital equipment or other process requirements upon us, curtail our operations or restrict our ability to expand operations.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
We are subject to lawsuits and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business and intellectual property litigation and infringement claims. Intellectual property litigation and infringement claims, in particular, could cause us to incur significant expenses or prevent us from selling our products. We are currently not involved in any legal proceedings the outcome of which we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Segments
 
For a description of our business and the distribution of our assets by geographic regions and reporting segments, see note 23 to the consolidated financial statements of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 included elsewhere in this prospectus.


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MANAGEMENT
 
Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
The following table is a list of the current directors and executive officers of MagnaChip and their respective ages as of December 31, 2009:
 
         
Name
 
Age
 
Position
 
Sang Park
  62   Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Tae Young Hwang
  53   Chief Operating Officer and President
Brent Rowe
  48   Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales
Margaret Sakai
  52   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Heung Kyu Kim
  46   Senior Vice President and General Manager, Power Solutions Division
Tae Jong Lee
  47   Senior Vice President and General Manager, Corporate Engineering
John McFarland
  43   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Michael Elkins
  41   Director
Randal Klein
  44   Director
R. Douglas Norby
  74   Director
Gidu Shroff
  64   Director
Steven Tan
  33   Director
Nader Tavakoli
  51   Director
 
Sang Park, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Park became our Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2007, after serving as President, Chief Executive Officer and director since May 2006. Mr. Park served as an executive fellow for iSuppli Corporation from January 2005 to May 2006. Prior to joining iSuppli, he was founder and president of SP Associates, a consulting services provider for technology companies, from September 2003 to December 2004. Mr. Park served as Chief Executive Officer of Hynix from May 2002 to March 2003, and as Chief Operating Officer and President of the Semiconductor Division of Hynix from July 1999 to April 2002. Prior to his service at Hynix, Mr. Park was Vice President of Procurement Engineering at IBM in New York from 1995 to 1999, and he held various positions in procurement and operations at Hewlett Packard in California from 1979 to 1995. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Park should serve as a director and as chairman of the board of directors based on his extensive experience as an executive, investor and director in our industry and his experience and insight as our Chief Executive Officer.
 
Tae Young Hwang, Chief Operating Officer and President.  Mr. Hwang became our Chief Operating Officer and President in November 2009. He previously served as our Executive Vice President, Manufacturing Division, and General Manager, Display Solutions from January 2007, and our Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations from October 2004. Prior to that time, Mr. Hwang served as Hynix’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, System IC, from 2002 to 2003. From 1999 to 2001, he was Vice President of Cheongju Operations for Hynix. Mr. Hwang holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University and an M.B.A. from Cheongju University.
 
Brent Rowe, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales.  Mr. Rowe became our Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales in April 2006. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Rowe served at Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., a semiconductor manufacturer, as Vice President, Americas Sales and Marketing from August 2003 to October 2005; Vice President, Europe Sales and Marketing from


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August 2002 to August 2003; and Vice President, Japan Sales and Marketing from April 2002 to August 2002. Mr. Rowe holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
 
Margaret Sakai, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Ms. Sakai became our Senior Vice President, Finance, on November 1, 2006 and our Chief Financial Officer on April 10, 2009. Prior to joining our company, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Asia Finance and Vice President of Photronics, Inc., a manufacturer of reticles and photomasks for semiconductor and microelectronic applications, since November 2003. From June 1999 to October 2003, Ms. Sakai was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PKL Corporation, a photomask manufacturer. From October 1995 to May 1999, Ms. Sakai served as Director of Finance of Acqutek International Limited, a lead-frame manufacturer, and from March 1992 to September 1995, Ms. Sakai served as Financial Manager at National Semiconductor Corporation. Ms. Sakai worked as an Audit Supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand from January 1988 to March 1992. Ms. Sakai is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California and holds a B.A. degree in Accounting from Babson College.
 
Heung Kyu Kim, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Power Solutions Division.  Mr. Kim became our Senior Vice President and General Manager, Power Solutions Division, in July 2007. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Kim served at Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., a semiconductor manufacturer, as Vice President of the Power Conversion Product Line from July 2003 to June 2007, and as Director of Korea Sales and Marketing from April 1999 to June 2003. Mr. Kim holds a B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Korea University.
 
Tae Jong Lee, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Corporate Engineering.  Mr. Lee became our Senior Vice President and General Manager, Corporate Engineering, in August 2009. He previously served as our Vice President, Corporate Engineering from September 2007. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Lee served as Director of the Technology Development Division, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, in Singapore from 1999 to August 2007. Mr. Lee holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Seoul National University, and a Ph.D in Physics from the University of Texas at Dallas.
 
John McFarland, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.  Mr. McFarland became our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in April 2006, after serving as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since November 2004. Prior to joining our company, Mr. McFarland served as a foreign legal consultant at Bae, Kim & Lee, a law firm, from August 2003 to November 2004 and an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., a law firm, from August 2000 to July 2003. Mr. McFarland holds a B.A. degree in Asian Studies, conferred with highest distinction from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law.
 
Michael Elkins, Director.  Mr. Elkins became our director in November 2009. Mr. Elkins joined Avenue in 2004 and is currently a Portfolio Manager of the Avenue U.S. Funds. In such capacity, Mr. Elkins is responsible for assisting with the direction of the investment activities of the Avenue U.S. strategy. Due to the percentage of our equity owned or controlled by Avenue, Avenue is considered our affiliate. Prior to joining Avenue, Mr. Elkins was a Portfolio Manager and Trader with ABP Investments US, Inc. While at ABP, he was responsible for actively managing high yield investments using a total return-special situations overlay strategy. Prior to ABP, Mr. Elkins served as a Portfolio Manager and Trader for UBK Asset Management, after joining the company as a High Yield Credit Analyst. Previously, Mr. Elkins was a Credit Analyst for both Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. and Smith Barney, Inc. Mr. Elkins holds a B.A. in Marketing from George Washington University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Elkins should serve on the board based upon his extensive investing and management experience, including more than 15 years of management experience in the investment management sector, as well as prior and ongoing active board service for other Avenue portfolio companies.


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Randal Klein, Director.  Mr. Klein became our director in November 2009. Mr. Klein joined Avenue, our affiliate, in 2004 and is currently a Senior Vice President of the Avenue U.S. Funds. In such capacity, Mr. Klein is responsible for identifying, analyzing and modeling investment opportunities for the Avenue U.S. strategy. Prior to joining Avenue, Mr. Klein was a Senior Vice President at Lehman Brothers, where his responsibilities included restructuring advisory work, financial sponsors coverage, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Prior to Lehman, Mr. Klein worked in sales, marketing and engineering as an aerospace engineer for The Boeing Company. Mr. Klein holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, conferred with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Klein should serve on the board based upon his extensive experience in finance, accounting and investing.
 
R. Douglas Norby, Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee.  Mr. Norby became our director and Chairman of the Audit Committee in March 2010. Mr. Norby retired from full time employment in October 2008. Mr. Norby previously served as our director and Chairman of the Audit Committee from May 2006 until October 2008. Mr. Norby served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tessera Technologies, Inc., a public semiconductor intellectual property company, from July 2003 to January 2006. Mr. Norby worked as a management consultant with Tessera from May 2003 until July 2003. Mr. Norby served as Chief Financial Officer of Zambeel, Inc., a data storage systems company, from March 2002 until February 2003, and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Novalux, Inc., an optoelectronics company, from December 2000 to March 2002. Prior to his tenure with Novalux, Inc., Mr. Norby served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LSI Logic Corporation from November 1996 to December 2000. Mr. Norby is a director of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and STATS ChipPAC Ltd. Mr. Norby received a B.A. degree in Economics from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Norby should serve on our board based upon his extensive experience as a chief financial officer, his extensive experience in accounting and his experience as a public company director and audit committee chair.
 
Gidu Shroff, Director.  Mr. Shroff became our director in March 2010. Mr. Shroff retired from full time employment in July 2009. Mr. Shroff served in various positions at Intel Corporation from 1980 to July 2009. He served as a Corporate Vice President from January 2002 to July 2009, as Vice President of Materials from December 1997 to January 2002, and as General Manager of Outsourcing from January 1990 until December 1997. Mr. Shroff holds a B.S. in Metallurgy from Poona Engineering University in India, an M.S. in Materials Science from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Shroff should serve on the board based upon his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry.
 
Steven Tan, Director.  Mr. Tan became our director in November 2009. Mr. Tan joined Avenue, our affiliate, in 2005 and is currently a Vice President of the Avenue U.S. Funds. In such capacity, Mr. Tan is responsible for identifying and analyzing investment opportunities in the technology and telecommunications sectors for the Avenue U.S. strategy. Previously, Mr. Tan was a research analyst in the Avenue Event Driven Group where he was responsible for investments related to long/short equity, special situations and risk arbitrage. Prior to Avenue, Mr. Tan worked at Wasserstein Perella & Co., an investment and merchant bank, where he was a Mergers & Acquisitions analyst with the Industrial Group focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors. Mr. Tan holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Tan should serve on the board based on his extensive experience in finance and accounting and his experience as an investor in the technology sector.
 
Nader Tavakoli, Director.  Mr. Tavakoli became our director in November 2009. Mr. Tavakoli has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EagleRock Capital Management, a private investment firm based in New York City since January 2002. Prior to founding EagleRock, Mr. Tavakoli was a portfolio manager at Odyssey Partners, Highbridge Capital and Cowen and Co. Mr. Tavakoli


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holds a B.A. in History from Montclair State University and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law. Our board of directors has concluded that Mr. Tavakoli should serve on the board based upon his extensive investing experience.
 
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
 
Sang Park was the Chairman of our board of directors and Chief Executive Officer and Tae Young Hwang, Brent Rowe, Margaret Sakai, Heung Kyu Kim, Tae Jong Lee and John McFarland were each officers during our Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. R. Douglas Norby was one of our directors until September 2008. Mr. Norby was also an officer of Novalux, Inc., a private company, which filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in March 2003, approximately one year after Mr. Norby’s departure from Novalux, Inc.
 
Board Composition
 
Our bylaws will provide that our board of directors will consist of seven members. Mr. Park, our Chief Executive Officer, is the Chairman of our board of directors. Messrs. Elkins, Klein, and Tan have been designated to serve on our board by our largest equity holder, which consists of funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. Avenue has the right to appoint a majority of our board pursuant to our Fifth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement which will terminate upon the completion of the corporate conversion. Messrs. Norby, Shroff and Tavakoli serve as independent directors elected by the affirmative vote of holders of more than 50% of our outstanding common equity. A majority of our board is not currently independent as defined under SEC and NYSE rules.
 
Upon the completion of this offering, our board of directors will be divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms as follows:
 
  •  Class I directors will be Messrs. Norby and Shroff, and their terms will expire at the annual general meeting of stockholders to be held in 2011;
 
  •  Class II directors will be Messrs. Klein and Tavakoli, and their terms will expire at the annual general meeting of stockholders to be held in 2012; and
 
  •  Class III directors will be Mssrs. Elkins, Park and Tan, and their terms will expire at the annual general meeting of stockholders to be held in 2013.
 
Audit Committee
 
Our audit committee consists of Mr. Norby as Chairman and Messrs. Klein and Tavakoli. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Norby is an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act. Our board has also determined that Messrs. Norby and Tavakoli are “independent” as that term is defined in both Rule 303A of the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and, upon the closing of this offering, will each be an “independent director” as that term is defined in Rule 303A of the NYSE rules. In making this determination, our board of directors considered the relationships that Messrs. Norby and Tavakoli have with our company and all other facts and circumstances our board of directors deemed relevant in determining their independence, including any beneficial ownership of our equity. The board has determined that Mr. Klein is not an independent director. In accordance with applicable rules of the NYSE, we are relying upon an exception that allows us to phase in our compliance with the independent audit committee requirement as follows, (i) one independent member at the time of listing; (ii) a majority of independent members within 90 days of listing; and (iii) all independent members within one year of listing. We expect that prior to the one year anniversary of our initial NYSE listing, Mr. Klein will resign from the audit committee and at least one new independent director


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will be appointed. If we fail to comply with the NYSE listing rules, our common stock could be de-listed from the NYSE.
 
Compensation Committee
 
The compensation committee of the board has overall responsibility for evaluating and approving our executive officer and director compensation plans, policies and programs, as well as all equity-based compensation plans and policies. We expect that our compensation committee will consist of Messrs. Elkins, Klein and Tavakoli as of the effectiveness of the offering. Our board has determined that Mr. Tavakoli is “independent” under NYSE and SEC rules. In making this determination, our board of directors considered the relationships that Mr. Tavakoli has with our company and all other facts and circumstances our board of directors deemed relevant in determining his independence, including any beneficial ownership of our equity. The board has determined that Mssrs. Elkins and Klein are not independent directors. In accordance with applicable rules of the NYSE, we are relying upon an exception that allows us to phase in our compliance with the independent compensation committee requirement as follows, (i) one independent member at the time of listing; (ii) a majority of independent members within 90 days of listing; and (iii) all independent members within one year of listing. We expect that prior to the applicable dates, the composition of our compensation committee will be changed such that we will be in compliance with the independent compensation committee requirement.
 
Nominating and Governance Committee
 
The nominating and governance committee has the responsibility to identify qualified individuals to become members of the board, to oversee an annual evaluation of the board of directors and its committees, to periodically review and recommend to the board any proposed changes to our corporate governance guidelines and to monitor our corporate governance structure. We expect that our nominating and corporate governance committee will consist of Messrs. Elkins, Shroff and Tan as of the effectiveness of the offering. Our board has determined that Mr. Shroff is “independent” under NYSE and SEC rules. In making this determination, our board of directors considered the relationships that Mr. Shroff has with our company and all other facts and circumstances our board of directors deemed relevant in determining his independence, including any beneficial ownership of our equity. The board has determined that Messrs. Elkins and Tan are not independent directors. In accordance with applicable rules of the NYSE, we are relying upon an exception that allows us to phase in our compliance with the independent nominating and corporate governance committee requirement as follows, (i) one independent member at the time of listing; (ii) a majority of independent members within 90 days of listing; and (iii) all independent members within one year of listing. We expect that prior to the applicable dates, the composition of our nominating and corporate governance committee will be changed such that we will be in compliance with the independent nominating and corporate governance committee requirement.
 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
 
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. We will provide a copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics without charge to any person upon written request made to our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd., 891 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-738, Korea. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is also available on our website at www.magnachip.com.
 
Assessment of Risk
 
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multiple metrics, thus diversifying the risk associated with any single performance metric, and we believe it does not incentivize our executive officers to focus exclusively on short-term outcomes. Our equity awards are limited by the terms of our equity plans to a fixed maximum specified in the plan, and are subject to vesting to align the long-term interests of our executive officers with those of our equityholders.
 
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
 
Executive Compensation
 
Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
 
The compensation committee of our board of directors, or the Committee, has overall responsibility for administering our compensation program for our “named executive officers.” The Committee’s responsibilities consist of evaluating, approving and monitoring our executive officer and director compensation plans, policies and programs, as well as each of our equity-based compensation plans and policies. Prior to 2010, compensation decisions were made by the entire board of directors and for the discussion that follows, references to the Committee during such period refer to the entire board. For 2009, our named executive officers who continue to serve as executive officers were:
 
  •  Sang Park, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer;
 
  •  Tae Young Hwang, Chief Operating Officer and President;
 
  •  Brent Rowe, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales;
 
  •  Margaret Sakai, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and
 
  •  John McFarland, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
 
The Committee seeks to establish total compensation for executive officers that is fair, reasonable and competitive. The Committee evaluates our compensation packages to ensure that:
 
  •  we maintain our ability to attract and retain superior executives in critical positions;
 
  •  our executives are incentivized and rewarded for aggressive corporate growth, achievement of long-term corporate objectives and individual performance that meets or exceeds our expectations without encouraging unnecessary risk-taking; and
 
  •  compensation provided to critical executives remains competitive relative to the compensation paid to similarly situated executives of companies in the semiconductor industry.
 
The Committee believes that the most effective executive compensation packages align executives’ interests with those of our unitholders by rewarding performance that exceeds specific annual, long-term and strategic goals that are intended to improve unitholder value. These objectives include the achievement of financial performance goals and progress on projects that our board of directors anticipates will lead to future growth, as discussed more fully below.
 
The information set forth below in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes the Committee’s general philosophy and historical approach. However, given our financial challenges, in the beginning of 2009, the Committee determined to continue the arrangements from the prior year and did not perform any in depth analysis.
 
Until April 2009, Robert J. Krakauer served as our President, Chief Financial Officer, and director. In April 2009, we entered into a Senior Advisor Agreement with Mr. Krakauer pursuant to which he resigned from his employment and as a director but remains available to consult with us in a limited capacity until April 2010 to one year thereafter. Although Mr. Krakauer is no longer one our executive officers, his 2009 compensation is reported herein in accordance with SEC rules.


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Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions
 
For named executive officers other than our chief executive officer, we have historically sought and considered input from our chief executive officer in making determinations regarding executive compensation. Our chief executive officer annually reviews the performance of our other named executive officers. Our chief executive officer subsequently presents conclusions and recommendations regarding such officers, including proposed salary adjustments and incentive amounts, to the Committee. The Committee then takes this information into account when it makes final decisions regarding any adjustments or awards.
 
The review of performance by the Committee and our chief executive officer of other executive officers is both an objective and subjective assessment of each executive’s contribution to our performance, leadership qualities, strengths and weaknesses and the individual’s performance relative to goals set by the Committee or our chief executive officer, as applicable. The Committee and our chief executive officer do not systematically assign a weight to the factors, and may, in their discretion, consider or disregard any one factor which, in their sole discretion, is important to or irrelevant for a particular executive.
 
The Committee’s annual determinations regarding executive compensation are subject to the terms of the respective service agreements between us and the named executive officers (as set forth in more detail below). In addition to the annual reviews, the Committee also typically considers compensation changes upon a named executive officer’s promotion or other change in job responsibility. Neither our chief executive officer nor any of our other executives participates in deliberations relating to their own compensation.
 
Role of Compensation Consultants
 
The Committee has the authority to retain the services of third-party executive compensation specialists in connection with the establishment of cash and equity compensation and related policies. Historically, we have engaged compensation consultants to provide information and recommendations relating to executive pay and equity compensation or otherwise obtained third party compensation surveys. In light of the financial challenges we were facing, we did not use a compensation consultant, or review any formal industry data, in connection with setting 2009 executive compensation. The Committee has not retained a compensation consultant for 2010.
 
Timing of Compensation Decisions
 
At the end of each fiscal year, our chief executive officer will review the performance of the other executive officers and present his conclusions and recommendations to the Committee. At that time and throughout the year, the Committee will also evaluate the performance of our chief executive officer, which is measured in substantial part against our consolidated financial performance. In January of the following fiscal year, the Committee will then assess the overall functioning of our compensation plans against our goals, and determine whether any changes to the allocation of compensation elements, or the structure or level of any particular compensation element, are warranted.
 
In connection with this process, our Committee generally establishes the elements of its performance-based cash bonus plan for the upcoming year. With respect to newly hired employees, our practice is typically to approve equity grants at the first meeting of the Committee following such employee’s hire date. We do not have any program, plan or practice to time equity award grants in coordination with the release of material non-public information. From time to time, additional equity awards may be granted to executive officers during the fiscal year. For example, in December 2009, our executive officers were granted restricted unit bonuses and nonstatutory options for common units, as further described below.


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Elements of Compensation
 
In making decisions regarding the pay of the named executive officers, the Committee looks to set a total compensation package for each officer that will retain high-quality talent and motivate executives to achieve the goals set by our board of directors. Our 2009 compensation package was composed of the following elements:
 
  •  annual base salary;
 
  •  short-term cash incentives;
 
  •  long-term equity incentives;
 
  •  a benefits package that is generally available to all of our employees; and
 
  •  expatriate and other executive benefits.
 
Determination of Amount of Each Element of Compensation
 
General Background
 
Historically, the Committee has taken a variety of factors into consideration when determining changes to overall compensation levels and levels of individual annual compensation elements, as further described below. In the beginning of 2009, however, the Committee assessed the overall functioning of our compensation plans against our goals, and, due to our financial condition and impending reorganization proceedings, determined no changes from the prior year to the allocation of compensation elements, or the structure or level of any particular compensation element, were warranted for 2009. Subsequently, in connection with our emergence from our reorganization proceedings, the Committee made certain determinations with respect to executive compensation. Accordingly, unless otherwise referenced in the context of our emergence from our reorganization proceedings and the Committee’s compensation decisions made thereafter, the below disclosure is a general discussion of the manner in which the Committee has made decisions regarding compensation levels in prior years, and the underlying reasons for those decisions.
 
The Committee seeks to establish a total cash compensation package for our named executive officers that is competitive and within the ranges for overall compensation reflected in compensation data for similarly-situated executives in the peer group reviewed by the Committee, subject to adjustments based on each executive’s experience and performance. Historically, based on the recommendations provided by outside advisors, our review of industry specific survey data and the professional and market experience of our Committee members, we measured total cash compensation for our named executive officers against cash compensation paid to executives at similarly situated companies which we determined to be our select peer group. Base salaries for our named executive officers were benchmarked to median levels for companies in the select peer group, and were adjusted upward or downward for performance, and short-term cash incentives were put in place to provide for opportunities that may result in higher than median levels of cash compensation as compared to our select peer group if, and depending upon the extent to which, our performance and that of our named executive officers exceeded expectations and the goals established by the Committee for the year in question.
 
Historically, our select peer group has included other major Korean based semiconductor companies, including Fairchild Korea, Dongbu Hitek, ChipPac Korea and Hynix Semiconductor. In addition, we also reviewed compensation data from TowersPerrin Korea, an independent compensation consultant, which surveyed the companies listed below, to assess how compensation for our select peer group related to compensation paid to executives in a broader range of technology companies.
 


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•   Accenture
•   Advanced Micro Devices
•   Applied Materials
•   ASML
•   Blizzard
•   Cisco Systems
•   CJ Internet
 
•   CommVerge
•   CSR
•   Dell
•   Electronic Arts
•   GCT Semiconductor
•   Gravity
•   JCEntertainment
•   KLA-Tencor
 
•   Lam Research
•   Lexmark International
•   Microsoft
•   NCsoft
•   Neowiz Games
•   NHN Games
•   Npluto
 
•   NXP Semiconductors
•   Orange Business Services
•   Sony Computer Entertainment
•   Tokyo Electron
•   Toshiba Group
•   Verizon Business
 
The Committee makes annual determinations regarding cash incentive compensation based on our annual operating plan, which is adopted in the December preceding each fiscal year, including the expected performance of our business in the coming fiscal year. The Committee makes all equity compensation decisions for our officers based on existing compensation arrangements for other of our executives at the same level of responsibility and based on our review of the select peer group with a view to maintaining internal consistency and parity.
 
Equity awards are not tied to base salary or cash incentive amounts and will constitute lesser or greater proportions of total compensation depending on the fair value of the awards. The Committee, relying on the professional and market experience of our Committee members, generally seeks to set equity awards at median levels of equity compensation at the select peer group companies. The Committee does not apply a formula or assign relative weight in making its determination. Instead, it makes a subjective determination after considering all information collectively.
 
The Committee may approve additional incentive payments or equity compensation grants from time to time during the year in its discretion.
 
Base Salary
 
Base salary is the guaranteed element of an employee’s annual cash compensation. Changes in base salary may be approved by the Committee for an executive if the median levels of base salary compensation for similarly-situated executives in our select peer group have changed, and may be further adjusted based upon the employee’s long-term performance, skill set and the value of that skill. The Committee evaluates the performance of each named executive officer on an annual basis based on the accomplishment of performance objectives that were established at the beginning of the prior fiscal year as well as its own subjective evaluation of the officer’s performance. In making its evaluation, the Committee makes a subjective qualitative assessment of the officer’s contribution to our performance during the preceding year, including leadership, success in attaining particular goals of a division for which that officer has responsibility, our overall financial performance and such other criteria as the Committee may deem relevant, including input from our Chief Executive Officer. The Committee then makes a subjective decision regarding any changes in base salary based on these factors and the data from our select peer group. The Committee does not systematically assign weights to any of the factors it considers, and may, in its discretion, ignore any factors or deem any one factor to have greater importance for a particular executive officer.
 
Based upon our financial condition at the time, the Committee determined not to change compensation arrangements at the beginning of 2009. Our employees, including our executive officers, voluntarily accepted a 20% reduction in base salary from 2008 levels from January to March 2009, and an additional 10% reduction from April to June 2009, as part of austerity measures implemented to assist in our recovery. Mr. Park voluntarily accepted a 40% reduction in base salary from January to March 2009, and an additional 20% pay reduction from April to June 2009. We restored salaries to 2008 levels in July 2009. In December 2009, as a reward for the successful completion of our reorganization proceedings, our board of directors approved a one-time payment of 20% of then monthly base salary to all employees who voluntarily accepted pay reductions earlier in the year, which group included all of our named executive officers. The amount paid to named executive officers are reported as bonus in the Summary Compensation Table below. The Committee

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also granted additional special discretionary incentives to Mr. Hwang, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland, as described in more detail below.
 
Cash Incentives
 
Short-term cash incentives comprise a significant portion of the total target compensation package and are designed to reward executives for their contributions to meeting and exceeding our goals and to recognize and reward our executives in achieving these goals. Incentives are designed as a percentage of base salary and are awarded based on individual performance and our achievement of the annual, long-term and strategic quantitative goals set by our Committee.
 
Given our financial position at the beginning of 2009, we did not modify the annual targets for our cash incentive plans for 2009. As a result, our short-term cash incentive plan was effectively suspended for the year. In December 2009, our board of directors implemented a cash incentive plan effective as of January 1, 2010, which we call the Profit Sharing Plan. Each of our employees is eligible to participate in the Profit Sharing Plan, and our board of directors intends for the Profit Sharing Plan to incentivize our named executive officers, officers and employees to exceed expectations throughout our entire fiscal year. Our board of directors has empowered the Committee to administer the Profit Sharing Plan.
 
Under the Profit Sharing Plan, the Committee will review our business plan in December of each year and determine an annual consolidated Adjusted EBITDA target, or the Base Target, for the upcoming fiscal year and set the targeted amount to be awarded to our named executive officers and employees, or the Profit Share, for meeting the Base Target and for achievement in excess of the Base Target.
 
The Base Target is calculated as a percentage of our forecasted gross annual revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. We determine our revenue forecast by looking at several factors, including existing orders from our customers, quarterly and annual forecasts from our customers, our product roadmap and how it corresponds with our projected customer needs, and the overall industry forecasts for the semiconductor market. The Committee’s goal is to set a Base Target that is difficult but not unreasonable to achieve. To determine the percentage of gross annual revenue for purposes of setting the Base Target, the Committee, in consultation with our board of directors, first determines a range of Adjusted EBITDA growth and gross margin that is competitive based upon the select peer group and will ensure that we build unitholder value, then sets a percentage such that the forecasted Adjusted EBITDA growth and gross margin is within that range. See “Prospectus Summary — Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data” for a discussion of how we define and why we use Adjusted EBITDA.
 
Each named executive officer receives as a Profit Share a set percentage of their annual base salary once the Base Target is achieved. For 2010, our Chief Executive Officer is eligible to receive 40% of annual base salary, our President is eligible to receive 33.3% of annual base salary, our General Managers are eligible to receive 26.7% of annual base salary, our Senior Vice Presidents are eligible to receive 23.3% of annual base salary and our Vice Presidents are eligible to receive 20% of annual base salary. In the event we exceed the Base Target, we will pay to our executive officers and employees an additional Profit Share of 25% of our annual consolidated Adjusted EBITDA in excess of the Base Target.
 
We pay the Profit Share during the normal pay period in the January following the conclusion of each fiscal year for which the Profit Share is calculated, and the Profit Share is only payable to those executives who have been employed by us during the entire fiscal year for which the Profit Share is calculated and who are employed by us on the Profit Share payment date, provided that the Profit Share is payable pro rata to any named executive officers who begin their employment during the fiscal year for which the Profit Share is calculated.


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The Committee retains the sole discretion to (i) authorize the payment of the Profit Share in December of the relevant fiscal year when the Committee believes the Base Target will be achieved, (ii) pay Profit Shares when we achieve slightly less than the Base Target, and (iii) make interim Profit Share payments during the fiscal year. In addition to the Profit Sharing Plan, the Committee retains the right to grant discretionary incentives to our named executive officers as a reward for extraordinary performance. For example, Mr. Hwang, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland were paid a discretionary incentive in December 2009 in recognition of their role in our successful reorganization proceedings. These amounts are reported in the Summary Compensation Table in the column labeled “Bonus.” In addition, Messrs. Park and Rowe were each entitled to fixed bonuses pursuant to their employment agreements subject to continued employment. In the case of Mr. Park, he elected to forego $300,000 of the bonus otherwise payable to him in order for such amounts to be available for bonuses to other executives, including discretionary bonuses paid to Mr. Hwang, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland.
 
For 2010, the implementation of the Profit Sharing Plan has been modified to provide our employees with an opportunity to share in our success earlier in the fiscal year than under the existing Profit Sharing Plan. In addition to setting the Base Target, two interim targets for our first and second fiscal quarters have been set. We will make Profit Share payments in the first normal pay period following the conclusion of each of the first two fiscal quarters in which we reach the corresponding quarterly target. The total Profit Share payable for meeting the Base Target for 2010 is capped for each employee at his or her respective percentage of annual base salary, such that the amount of any Profit Share payable for 2010 performance after the end of 2010 will be offset by any portion of the Profit Share paid during 2010 for reaching either or both of the quarterly targets. In addition, for 2010, if we exceed the Base Target our employees will not be eligible to earn the additional Profit Share of 25% of our annual consolidated Adjusted EBITDA in excess of the Base Target. As a result, our executive officers and employees will only be entitled to receive a cash incentive equal to the percentage of their salary disclosed above.
 
Equity Compensation
 
In addition to cash incentives, we offer equity incentives as a way to enhance the link between the creation of unitholder value and executive incentive compensation and to give our executives appropriate motivation and rewards for achieving increases in enterprise value. Under our 2009 Common Unit Plan, our board of directors granted options to acquire MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC common units and restricted unit bonus awards. Awards under our 2009 Common Unit Plan will be converted into options for common stock and restricted common stock of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation upon our corporate conversion. Such options vest in installments over three years following grant, with approximately one-third of the restricted unit awards vested at grant and the remainder vesting in two subsequent annual installments, as set forth in more detail below.
 
Under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, which will replace the 2009 Common Unit Plan immediately following our corporation conversion, the Committee may grant participants stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and other stock-based and cash-based awards. In granting equity awards, the Committee may establish any conditions or restrictions it deems appropriate. Stock options and stock appreciation rights must have exercise prices at least equal to the fair market value of the stock at the time of their grant pursuant to the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. Following the completion of this offering, the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant will generally be the closing price of a share of stock as quoted on the national or regional securities exchange or quotation system constituting the primary market for the stock on the date any grant is made. Prior to the exercise of a stock option or stock appreciation or settlement of an award denominated in units, the holder has no rights as a stockholder with respect to the stock subject to the award, including voting rights and the right to receive dividends. Participants receiving restricted stock awards are stockholders and have both voting rights and the right to receive dividends, except that dividends paid on unvested shares may remain subject to


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forfeiture until vested. Award vesting ceases upon termination of employment, and vested options and stock appreciation rights remain exercisable only for a limited period following such termination.
 
The Committee considers granting additional equity compensation in the event of new employment, a promotion or change in job responsibility or a change in median levels of equity compensation for similarly-situated executives at companies in our select peer group or in its discretion to reward or incentivize individual officers. The option award levels vary among participants based on their job grade and position. The Committee generally seeks to award equity compensation at levels consistent with the median levels for executives at companies in our select peer group, and will also make subjective determinations regarding adjustments to award amounts in light of factors such as the available pool, individual performance and role of executives. For example, the Committee may adjust the size of an award for an individual executive above the option award level for his or her position if the Committee determines that the executive has provided exceptional performance, or may increase the option award level for a position above the median level reflected in the select peer group if the position is considered by the Committee to be more critical to our long-term success. The Committee will generally maintain substantially equivalent award levels for executives at equivalent job grades. Stock option awards are not tied to base salary or cash incentive amounts.
 
As a result of our reorganization proceedings, all previously outstanding common and preferred units and options held by our named executive officers were cancelled. In December 2009, we granted new options to our executives with the option award amounts generally determined based upon the median levels of our select peer group. Thirty-four percent of the common units subject to the options will vest and become exercisable on the first anniversary of grant date, with 8 or 9% of the common units subject to the options vesting on completion of each three-month period thereafter through December 2012. In December 2009, in recognition of services provided in guiding us through our reorganization proceedings, our board of directors also granted each of our current named executive officers a restricted unit bonus in addition to an option. We granted restricted unit bonuses in order to provide our executives with an embedded value while still incentivizing them to contribute toward increasing our enterprise value. See additional details below in “Grant of Plan-Based Awards.” Thirty-four percent of each restricted unit bonus vested upon grant, with the remaining portion vesting in equal installments on the first and second anniversary of the grant date.
 
Upon the recommendation of our board of directors or chief executive officer, or otherwise, the Committee may in the future consider granting additional performance-based equity incentives.
 
Perquisites and Other Benefits
 
We provide the named executive officers with perquisites and other personal benefits, including expatriate benefits, that the Committee believes are reasonable and consistent with our overall compensation program to better enable us to attract and retain superior employees for key positions. Generally perquisites are determined based upon what the Committee considers to be the most customary perquisites offered by the select peer group and are not based upon a median cost for specific perquisites or for the perquisites in aggregate. The Committee determines the level and types of expatriate benefits for the executive officers based on local market surveys taken by our human resources group. These surveys are not limited to our select peer group, but include a broad range of non-Korea based companies with significant operations in Korea. Attributed costs of the personal benefits for the named executive officers are as set forth in the Summary Compensation Table below.
 
Mr. Park, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland were expatriates during all or part of 2009 and received expatriate benefits commensurate with market practice in Korea. These perquisites, which were determined on an individual basis, included housing allowances, relocation allowances, insurance premiums, reimbursement for the use of a car, home leave flights, living expenses, tax equalization payments and tax advisory services, each as we deemed appropriate.
 
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termination of their employment for any reason. For purposes of this section, we call this benefit “statutory severance.” The base statutory severance is approximately one month of base salary per year of service. Mr. Hwang, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland accrue statutory severance.
 
Summary Compensation Table
 
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation earned during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, of our named executive officers:
 
                                                                 
                        Change in
       
                        Pension
       
                        Value
       
                        and Non-
       
                        qualified
       
                        Deferred
       
                        Compen-
  All Other
   
                Stock
  Option
  sation
  Compen-
   
Name and Principal       Salary
  Bonus
  Awards
  Awards
  Earnings
  sation
  Total
Position
  Year   ($)(1)   ($)   ($)(2)   ($)(2)   ($)(3)   ($)   ($)
 
Sang Park
    2009       376,980       613,893 (4)     1,769,600       488,070               314,785 (5)     3,563,328  
Chairman and
    2008       442,128                                       351,897 (6)     794,025  
Chief Executive Officer
    2007       450,148       309,330                               244,468 (7)     1,003,946  
Tae Young Hwang,
    2009       189,748       106,544       663,600       305,044       119,541       10,884 (8)     1,395,361  
Chief Operating
    2008       212,307                               99,095       20,293 (9)     331,695  
Officer and President
    2007       236,830       119,339                       19,735       11,476 (10)     387,380  
Brent Rowe
    2009       293,054       176,000 (11)     442,400       183,026               12,231 (12)     1,106,711  
Senior Vice President,
    2008       226,308       176,000 (13)                             25,673 (14)     427,981  
Worldwide Sales
    2007       220,846       176,000 (15)                             142,191 (16)     539,037  
Margaret Sakai
    2009       238,347       46,549       265,440       73,211       12,143       163,668 (17)     799,358  
Senior Vice President,
    2008       250,934                               37,683       180,025 (18)     468,642  
Chief Financial Officer
    2007       250,082       21,569                       24,086       167,791 (19)     463,528  
John McFarland,
    2009       172,229       44,764       265,440       48,807       14,369       99,615 (20)     645,224  
Senior Vice President,
    2008       191,147                               21,492       79,790 (21)     292,429  
General Counsel and
    2007       201,839       75,930               23,195       22,802       97,334 (22)     421,100  
Secretary
                                                               
Robert J. Krakauer,
    2009       467,265                                       176,554 (23)     643,819  
Former President
    2008       468,426                                       820,236 (24)     1,288,662  
and Chief Financial Officer
    2007       375,123       270,903                               707,831 (25)     1,353,857  
 
Note: Amounts set forth in the above table that were originally paid in Korean won from January 1 to October 25, 2009 and during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 have been converted into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates during the respective periods. After October 25, 2009, a monthly average exchange rate was used.
 
Footnotes:
 
(1) Includes one-time payment of 30% of then monthly base salary to all employees that voluntarily accepted pay reductions earlier in the year.
 
(2) Represents grant date fair value with respect to the fiscal year determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See “Note 4 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Unit-Based Compensation,” and “Note 19 Equity Incentive Plans,” to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC audited consolidated financial statements for the two months ended December 31, 2009, the ten months ended October 25, 2009 and the years ended 2008 and 2007.
 
(3) Consists of statutory severance accrued during the two months ended December 31, 2009, ten months ended October 25, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, as applicable. See the section subtitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for a description of the statutory severance benefit.
 
(4) Represents bonus payments made in December 2009 pursuant to Mr. Park’s Amended and Restated Service Agreement and an additional $11,250 discretionary bonus. Mr. Park elected to forego $298,000 of the bonus specified in order for such amounts to be available for bonuses to other executives.
 
(5) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Park: (a) $125,073, which is the annual aggregate monthly pro rata amount of prepaid housing expenses for Mr. Park’s housing lease; (b) $28,386 for insurance premiums; (c) $48,319 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car, home leave flights, living expenses and personal tax advisory expenses); and (d) $89,252 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. Park already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2008; and (e) $23,755 for reimbursement of Korean tax.
 
(6) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Park: (a) $70,838, which is the aggregate monthly pro rata amount of prepaid housing expenses for Mr. Park’s housing lease for six months, $82,828, which is the total monthly rental payments for seven months’ rent for Mr. Park’s housing, and $8,192, which is the imputed benefit to Mr. Park from a refundable deposit held by the lessor of Mr. Park’s housing during the lease term; (b) $27,290 for insurance premiums; (c) $35,787 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car, home leave flights and personal tax advisory expenses); (d) $78,913 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. Park already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2006 and 2007; (e) $24,962 for Mr. Park’s living expenses; and (f) $23,087 for reimbursement of Korean tax and employee fringe benefits.


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(7) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Park: (a) $154,798 which is the annual aggregate monthly pro rata amount of prepaid housing expenses for Mr. Park’s housing lease; (b) $42,684 for insurance premiums (c) $31,750 for other personal benefits (including personal tax advisory expenses); (d) $1,188 of reimbursement in relation to a Korean tax payment in 2006; and (e) $14,048 for reimbursement of Korean tax, the employee contribution portion of the Korean national health insurance program and employee fringe benefits.
 
(8) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Hwang: (a) $7,832 for reimbursement of the use of a car; and (b) $3,052 for insurance premiums.
 
(9) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Hwang: (a) $9,541 for reimbursement of the use of a car; (b) $9,070 for insurance premiums; and (c) $1,682 for employee fringe benefits.
 
(10) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Hwang: (a) $11,056 for reimbursement of the use of a car; and (b) $420 for employee fringe benefits.
 
(11) Under Mr. Rowe’s offer letter (as supplemented), in 2007, Mr. Rowe elected to receive a $528,000 advance on his first three years of potential annual bonus payments at a rate of 80% of base pay. Effective as of April 2009, the right to receive the bonus became fixed and was no longer discretionary. One-third of this amount ($176,000) was earned in 2009.
 
(12) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Rowe: (a) $1,597 for reimbursement of the use of a car; and (b) $10,634 for insurance premiums.
 
(13) Under Mr. Rowe’s offer letter (as supplemented), in 2007, Mr. Rowe elected to receive a $528,000 advance on his first three years of potential annual bonus payments at a rate of 80% of base pay. One-third of this amount ($176,000) was earned in 2008.
 
(14) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Rowe: (a) $1,983 for reimbursement of the use of a car; (b) $13,027 for insurance premiums; and (c) $10,663 for personal tax advisory expenses.
 
(15) Under Mr. Rowe’s offer letter (as supplemented), in 2007, Mr. Rowe elected to receive a $528,000 advance on his first three years of potential annual bonus payments at a rate of 80% of base pay. One-third of this amount ($176,000) was earned in 2007.
 
(16) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Rowe: (a) $121,826 of Mr. Rowe’s relocation allowance when he returned to the U.S. from an expatriate assignment in Korea; (b) $3,000 for contributions to a pension plan; (c) $4,967 for personal tax advisory expenses; (d) $12,130 for insurance premiums; and (e) $268 for reimbursement of the use of a car.
 
(17) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Ms. Sakai: (a) $25,590, which is the total monthly rental payments for four months rent for MS. Sakai’s housing, and $32,650, which is the imputed benefit to Ms. Sakai from a refundable deposit held by the lessor of Ms. Sakai’s housing during the lease term; (b) $33,735 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Ms. Sakai’s children; (c) $21,352 for Ms. Sakai’s home leave flights; (d) $28,238 for insurance premiums; (e) $8,568 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car, personal tax advisory expenses, and communication expenses); and (f) $13,535 for reimbursement of Korean tax.
 
(18) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Ms. Sakai: (a) $61,438, which is the imputed benefit to Ms. Sakai from a refundable deposit held by the lessor of Ms. Sakai’s housing during the lease term; (b) $38,046 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Ms. Sakai’s children; (c) $23,420 for Ms. Sakai’s home leave flights; (d) $27,211 for insurance premiums; (e) $21,460 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car, personal tax advisory expenses, and communication expenses); and (f) $8,450 for reimbursement of Korean tax and employee fringe benefits.
 
(19) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Ms. Sakai: (a) $72,661, which is the imputed benefit to Ms. Sakai from a refundable deposit held by the lessor of Ms. Sakai’s housing during the lease term; (b) $30,649 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Ms. Sakai’s children; (c) $18,709 for Ms. Sakai’s home leave flights; (d) $28,140 for insurance premiums; (e) $13,673 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car, personal tax advisory expenses, and communication expenses); and (f) $3,959 for reimbursement of the employee contribution portion of the Korean national health insurance program and employee fringe benefits.
 
(20) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. McFarland: (a) $23,351 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Mr. McFarland’s child; (b) $19,978 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. McFarland already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2008; (c) $20,227 for insurance premiums; (d) $1,089 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car and personal tax advisory expenses); and (e) $34,970 for reimbursement of Korean tax.
 
(21) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. McFarland: (a) $21,334 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Mr. McFarland’s child; (b) $13,382 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. McFarland already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2007; (c) $19,736 for insurance premiums paid; (d) $12,296 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car and personal tax advisory expenses); and (e) $13,042 for reimbursement of Korean tax and employee fringe benefits.
 
(22) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. McFarland: (a) $35,837 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Mr. McFarland’s child; (b) $20,292 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. McFarland already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2006; (c) $23,534 for insurance premiums; (d) $5,050 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car and personal tax advisory expenses); and (e) $12,621 for reimbursement of Korean tax, the employee contribution portion of the Korean national health insurance program and employee fringe benefits.
 
(23) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Krakauer: (a) $145,460 for Mr. Krakauer’s housing expenses; (b) $24,329 for insurance premiums; and (c) $6,765 for other personal benefits (including reimbursement of the use of a car and living expenses).
 
(24) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Krakauer: (a) $225,940 for Mr. Krakauer’s housing expenses; (b) $97,827 for reimbursement of living expenses; (c) $29,246 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Mr. Krakauer’s children; (d) $23,860 for Mr. Krakauer’s home leave flights; (e) $22,842 for insurance premiums; (f) $22,404 for reimbursement of the use of two cars; (g) $49,789 for personal tax advisory expenses; (h) $248,302 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. Krakauer already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2006, 2007 and 2008; (i) $29,604 for repatriation allowance paid to Mr. Krakauer; and (j) $70,422 for reimbursement of Korean tax and employee fringe benefits.
 
(25) Includes the following personal benefits paid to Mr. Krakauer: (a) $208,962, which is the annual aggregate monthly pro rata amount of prepaid housing expenses for Mr. Krakauer’s housing lease; (b) $30,643 for reimbursement of living expenses; (c) $71,683 for reimbursement of tuition expenses for Mr. Krakauer’s children; (d) $20,242 for Mr. Krakauer’s home leave flights; (e) $43,823 for insurance premiums; (f) $63,791 of reimbursement for all commission and closing costs for the sale of Mr. Krakauer’s house in the United States;


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(g) $12,581 for personal tax advisory expenses; (h) $21,748 for reimbursement of the use of two cars; (i) $147,490 of reimbursement for the difference between the actual tax Mr. Krakauer already paid and the hypothetical tax he had to pay for the fiscal year 2006; and (j) $86,868 for reimbursement of Korean tax, the employee contribution portion of the Korean national health insurance program and employee fringe benefits.
 
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
 
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to unit and option awards and other plan-based awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2009 to our named executive officers:
 
                                         
            All Other
       
        All Other
  Option
       
        Stock
  Awards:
  Exercise or
   
        Awards:
  Number of
  Base
   
        Number of
  Securities
  Price of
  Grant Date Fair
        Shares of
  Underlying
  Option
  Value of Unit
        Stock or
  Options
  Awards
  and Option
Name
 
Grant Date
 
Units (#)(1)
 
(#)(1)
 
($/sh)(2)
 
Awards ($)(3)
 
Sang Park
    12/08/2009       2,240,000                     $ 1,769,600  
      12/08/2009               2,240,000       1.16     $ 488,070  
Tae Young Hwang
    12/08/2009       840,000                     $ 663,600  
      12/08/2009               1,400,000       1.16     $ 305,044  
Brent Rowe
    12/08/2009       560,000                     $ 442,400  
      12/08/2009               840,000       1.16     $ 183,026  
Margaret Sakai
    12/08/2009       336,000                     $ 265,440  
      12/08/2009               336,000       1.16     $ 73,211  
John McFarland
    12/08/2009       336,000                     $ 265,440  
      12/08/2009               224,000       1.16     $ 48,807  
 
(1) The vesting schedule applicable to each award is set forth below in the section entitled “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End 2009.”
 
(2) Exceeds the per unit fair market value of our common unit on the grant date ($0.79), as determined by our board of directors based on various factors.
 
(3) Represents ASC 718 grant date fair value. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Accounting for Unit-based Compensation” for a description of how we valued our units as a private company.
 
                                                 
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End 2009(1)
    Option Awards   Unit Awards
                    Number of
  Market
    Number of
  Number of
          Shares or
  Value of
    Securities
  Securities
          Units of
  Shares or
    Underlying
  Underlying
          Stock That
  Units of
    Unexercised
  Unexercised
  Option
  Option
  Have Not
  Stock That
    Options (#)
  Options (#)
  Exercise
  Expiration
  Vested
  Have Not
Name
 
Exercisable
 
Unexercisable(2)
 
Price ($)
 
Date
 
(#)(3)
 
Vested ($)(4)
 
Sang Park
          2,240,000       1.16       12/8/2019       1,478,400       1,167,936  
Tae Young Hwang
          1,400,000       1.16       12/8/2019       554,400       437,976  
Brent Rowe
          840,000       1.16       12/8/2019       369,600       291,984  
Margaret Sakai
          336,000       1.16       12/8/2019       221,760       175,190  
John McFarland
          224,000       1.16       12/8/2019       221,760       175,190  
 
(1) All of our outstanding common and preferred units and outstanding options as of November 9, 2009 were terminated as of November 9, 2009 pursuant to our reorganization proceedings.
 
(2) An installment of 34% of the common units subject to the options will vest and become exercisable on December 8, 2010, an additional 9% of the options vest on the completion of the next period of three months, an additional 8% of the options vest upon the completion of each of the next three-month periods, an additional 9% of the options vest upon the completion of the next


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quarter, and an additional 8% of the options vest upon the completion of each of the next three quarters.
 
(3) The restrictions on the units lapse on December 8, 2010 as to 33% of the total amount of restricted common units originally awarded and on December 8, 2011 as to 33% of the total amount of restricted common units originally awarded.
 
(4) During fiscal year 2009, there was no established public trading market for our outstanding common equity. The reported value represents the product of multiplying the number of unvested restricted units by the value of our units of $0.79 as of December 31, 2009, the last day of our fiscal year. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Accounting for Unit-based Compensation” for a description of how we valued our units while as a private company.
 
(5) Mr. Krakauer resigned as our President, Chief Financial Officer and director on April 10, 2009.
 
                 
Option Exercises and Stock Vested at Fiscal Year End 2009(1)
    Number of
   
    Shares
   
    Acquired on
  Value Realized
    Vesting
  on Vesting
Name
 
(#)(2)
 
($)(3)
 
Sang Park
    761,600       601,664  
Tae Young Hwang
    285,600       225,624  
Brent Rowe
    190,400       150,416  
John McFarland
    114,240       90,250  
Margaret Sakai
    114,240       90,250  
 
(1) All of our outstanding common and preferred units and outstanding options as of November 9, 2009 were terminated as of November 9, 2009 pursuant to our reorganization proceedings.
 
(2) The restrictions on the units lapsed on December 8, 2009 as to 34% of the total amount of restricted common units originally awarded.
 
(3) During fiscal year 2009, there was no established public trading market for our outstanding common equity. The reported value represents the product of multiplying the number of vested units by the value of our units of $0.79 as of the date of vesting.
 
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan
 
All of our outstanding common and preferred units and options and related plans were terminated as of November 9, 2009 pursuant to our reorganization proceedings. Following our emergence from our reorganization proceedings, in December 2009, our board of directors adopted, and our equityholders approved, the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan, which we refer to as the 2009 Plan. The 2009 Plan provides for the grant of nonstatutory options, restricted unit bonus and purchase right awards, and deferred unit awards to employees and consultants of our company and our subsidiaries and to members of our board of directors. However, only options and restricted unit bonus awards have been granted under the 2009 Plan. Subject to adjustment in the event of certain changes in capital structure, the maximum aggregate number of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC common units that are available for grant under the 2009 Plan is 30,000,000. Units subject to awards that expire, are forfeited or otherwise terminate will again be available for grant under the 2009 Plan.
 
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      on substantially equivalent terms and conditions. Following the corporate conversion, a total of           shares of common stock will be reserved for issuance under the 2009 Plan. As of December 31, 2009, based upon our common units outstanding as of December 31, 2009, and after giving effect to the corporate conversion pursuant to which each common unit will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock at a ratio of          , there would have been outstanding under the 2009 Plan options to purchase           shares of common stock, at a weighted average exercise price of $      per share. The 2009 Plan will terminate immediately following our corporate conversion, and no additional options or other equity awards may be granted under the 2009 Plan following its termination. However, options granted under the 2009 Plan prior to its termination will remain outstanding until they are either exercised or expire.
 
The 2009 Plan is administered by the Committee. Subject to the provisions of the 2009 Plan, the Committee determines in its discretion the persons to whom and the times at which awards are granted, the sizes of such awards, and all of their terms and conditions. All awards are evidenced by a written agreement between us and the holder of the award. The Committee has the authority to construe and interpret the terms of the 2009 Plan and awards granted under it.
 
In the event of a change in control of our company, the vesting of all outstanding awards held by participants whose employment has not previously terminated will accelerate in full. In addition, the Committee has the authority to require that outstanding awards be assumed or replaced with substantially equivalent awards by the successor corporation or to cancel the outstanding awards in exchange for a payment in cash or other property equal to the fair market value of restricted units or the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the units subject to an option over the exercise price per unit of such option.
 
2010 Equity Incentive Plan
 
Our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2010 Plan, was approved by our board of directors in March 2010 and will be effective upon our corporate conversion, subject to its approval by our equityholders, which is expected prior to the completion of this offering.
 
A number of shares of our common stock equal to the total number of shares of common stock (as adjusted by the conversion ratio in the corporate conversion) remaining available for grant under the 2009 Plan upon its termination immediately following the corporate conversion will be initially authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2010 Plan. This reserve will automatically increase on January 1, 2011 and each subsequent anniversary through 2020, by an amount equal to the smaller of 2% of the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31 or an amount determined by our board of directors. The number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2010 Plan will also be increased from time to time by up to that number of shares of common stock (as adjusted by the conversion ratio in corporate conversion) remaining subject to options and restricted stock awards outstanding under the 2009 Plan at the time of its termination immediately following the corporate conversion that expire or terminate or are forfeited for any reason after the effective date of the 2010 Plan. Appropriate adjustments will be made in the number of authorized shares and other numerical limits in the 2010 Plan and in outstanding awards to prevent dilution or enlargement of participants’ rights in the event of a stock split or other change in our capital structure. Shares subject to awards granted under our 2010 Plan which expire, are repurchased, or are cancelled or forfeited will again become available for issuance under the 2010 Plan. The shares available will not be reduced by awards settled in cash. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations will not again become available for grant. The gross number of shares issued upon the exercise of stock appreciation rights or options exercised by means of a net exercise or by tender of previously owned shares will be deducted from the shares available under the 2010 Plan.
 
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While we may grant incentive stock options only to employees, we may grant nonstatutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock purchase rights or bonuses, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and cash-based awards or other stock-based awards to any eligible participant.
 
The 2010 Plan is administered by the Committee. Subject to the provisions of the 2010 Plan, the Committee determines in its discretion the persons to whom and the times at which awards are granted, the sizes of such awards, and all of their terms and conditions. All awards are evidenced by a written agreement between us and the holder of the award. The Committee has the authority to construe and interpret the terms of the 2010 Plan and awards granted under it.
 
In the event of a change in control as described in the 2010 Plan, the acquiring or successor entity may assume or continue all or any awards outstanding under the 2010 Plan or substitute substantially equivalent awards. Any awards which are not assumed or continued in connection with a change in control or are not exercised or settled prior to the change in control will terminate effective as of the time of the change in control. The Committee may provide for the acceleration of vesting of any or all outstanding awards upon such terms and to such extent as it determines, except that the vesting of all awards held by members of our board of directors who are not employees will automatically be accelerated in full. The 2010 Plan also authorizes the Committee, in its discretion and without the consent of any participant, to cancel each or any outstanding award denominated in shares upon a change in control in exchange for a payment to the participant with respect to each share subject to the cancelled award of an amount equal to the excess of the consideration to be paid per share of common stock in the change in control transaction over the exercise price per share, if any, under the award.
 
2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Our 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or the Purchase Plan, was approved by our board of directors in March 2010 and, subject to its approval by our equityholders, will become effective upon the commencement of this offering.
 
A number of shares of our common stock equal to 2% of the number of shares of common stock estimated to be outstanding immediately after completion of this offering, including the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares will be initially authorized and reserved for sale under the Purchase Plan. In addition, the Purchase Plan provides for an automatic annual increase in the number of shares available for issuance under the plan on January 1 of each year beginning in 2011 and continuing through and including January 1, 2020 equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of our then issued and outstanding shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31, (ii) a number of shares of our common stock equal to 2% of the number of shares of common stock estimated to be outstanding immediately after completion of this offering, including the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares or (c) a number of shares as our board may determine. Appropriate adjustments will be made in the number of authorized shares and in outstanding purchase rights to prevent dilution or enlargement of participants’ rights in the event of a stock split or other change in our capital structure. Shares subject to purchase rights which expire or are canceled will again become available for issuance under the Purchase Plan.
 
Our employees and employees of any parent or subsidiary corporation designated by the Committee are eligible to participate in the Purchase Plan if they are customarily employed by us for more than 20 hours per week and more than five months in any calendar year. However, an employee may not be granted a right to purchase stock under the Purchase Plan if: (i) the employee immediately after such grant would own stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of our capital stock or of any parent or subsidiary corporation, or (ii) the employee’s rights to purchase stock under all of our employee stock purchase plans would accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 in value for each calendar year of participation in such plans.


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The Purchase Plan is implemented through a series of sequential offering periods, generally three months in duration beginning on the first trading days of February, May, August, and November each year. However, the Committee may establish an offering period to commence on the effective date of the Purchase Plan that will end on a date, on or about July 31, 2010, determined by the Committee. The Committee is authorized to establish additional or alternative concurrent, sequential or overlapping offering periods and offering periods having a different duration or different starting or ending dates, provided that no offering period may have a duration exceeding 27 months.
 
Amounts accumulated for each participant, generally through payroll deductions, are credited toward the purchase of shares of our common stock at the end of each offering period at a price generally equal to 95% of the fair market value of our common stock on the purchase date. Prior to commencement of an offering period, the Committee is authorized to change the purchase price discount for that offering period, but the purchase price may not be less than 85% of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock at the beginning of the offering period or on the purchase date.
 
No participant may purchase under the Purchase Plan in any calendar year shares having a value of more than $25,000 measured by the fair market value per share of our common stock on the first day of the applicable offering period. Prior to the beginning of any offering period, the Committee may alter the maximum number of shares that may be purchased by any participant during the offering period or specify a maximum aggregate number of shares that may be purchased by all participants in the offering period. If insufficient shares remain available under the plan to permit all participants to purchase the number of shares to which they would otherwise be entitled, the Committee will make a pro rata allocation of the available shares. Any amounts withheld from participants’ compensation in excess of the amounts used to purchase shares will be refunded, without interest.
 
In the event of a change in control, an acquiring or successor corporation may assume our rights and obligations under the Purchase Plan. If the acquiring or successor corporation does not assume such rights and obligations, then the purchase date of the offering periods then in progress will be accelerated to a date prior to the change in control as specified by the Committee, but the number of shares subject to outstanding purchase rights shall not be adjusted.
 
Agreements with Executives and Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
 
We are obligated to make certain payments to our named executive officers upon termination or a change in control as further described below.
 
Sang Park.  We are party to an Amended and Restated Services Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2008, with Mr. Park pursuant to which he serves as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Under the agreement, Mr. Park was to receive an initial base salary of $450,000 and a one-time performance bonus payment of $900,000. Mr. Park is also entitled to an annual incentive award of 100% of his annual salary based upon the achievement of performance goals, provided that the actual bonus paid may be higher or lower dependent on over- or under-achievement of his performance goals, as determined by the Committee. Mr. Park is entitled to customary employee benefits and certain expatriate, repatriation and international service benefits, including relocation benefits, tax equalization benefits, the cost of housing accommodations and expenses, transportation benefits and repatriation benefits. Pursuant to the agreement Mr. Park was granted options to purchase restricted common units but they were subsequently terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings. The restated service agreement also contains customary non-competition and non-solicitation covenants lasting two and three years, respectively, from the date of termination of employment and confidentiality covenants of unlimited duration.
 
If Mr. Park’s employment is terminated without Cause or if he resigns for good reason, Mr. Park is entitled to receive (i) payment of all salary and benefits accrued up to the date of termination, (ii) payment of his then-current base salary for twelve months, (iii) the annual incentive award to which Mr. Park would have been entitled for the year in which his employment terminates, (iv) twelve


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months’ accelerated vesting on outstanding equity awards and a twelve-month post-termination equity award exercise period, and (v) continued participation for Mr. Park and his eligible dependents in our benefit plans for twelve months, including certain international service benefits.
 
If such termination occurs within nine months of a change in control, Mr. Park is entitled to receive (i) payment of all salary and benefits accrued and unpaid up to the date of termination, (ii) payment of his then-current base salary for twenty-four months, (iii) the annual incentive award to which Mr. Park would have been entitled for the year in which his employment terminates, (iv) two years’ accelerated vesting on outstanding equity awards, other than awards granted pursuant to the 2009 Plan, which accelerate in full, (v) a twelve-month post-termination equity award exercise period, and (vi) continued participation for Mr. Park and his eligible dependents in our benefit plans for two years, including certain international service benefits.
 
The severance described above payable to Mr. Park upon his termination without Cause or in connection with a change in control shall be reduced to the extent that we pay any statutory severance payments to Mr. Park pursuant to the Korean Commercial Code or any other statute.
 
As used in the agreement, the term “Cause” means the termination of Mr. Park’s employment because of (i) a failure by Mr. Park to substantially perform his customary duties (other than such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness); (ii) Mr. Park’s gross negligence, intentional misconduct or material fraud in the performance of Mr. Park’s employment; (iii) Mr. Park’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendre to, a felony or to a crime involving fraud or dishonesty; (iv) a judicial determination that Mr. Park committed fraud or dishonesty against any natural person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, corporation, company, trust, business trust, governmental authority or other entity; or (v) Mr. Park’s material violation of the agreement or of one or more of the material policies applicable to his employment. Resignation for “good reason” means a resignation upon any of the following events that remains uncured for 30 days after Mr. Park delivers a demand to us: (i) a salary reduction other than a reduction of less than 10% applied to our other officers, (ii) material reduction in benefits, (iii) failure to provide housing, (iv) nature or status of Mr. Park’s authorities, duties or responsibilities are materially and adversely altered, (v) removal from our board of directors without cause, or (vi) Mr. Park is not reappointed as Chief Executive Officer following our initial public offering.
 
In the event we terminate Mr. Park’s employment due to Disability, Mr. Park shall be entitled to (i) payment of his Salary and accrued vacation up to and including the date of termination, (ii) payment of any unpaid expense reimbursements, (iii) the prorated amount of any cash incentive to which Mr. Park would have been entitled, and (iv) other benefits due to Mr. Park through his termination date. As used in the agreement, the term “Disability” means that the we determine that due to physical or mental illness or incapacity, whether total or partial, Mr. Park is substantially unable to perform his duties for a period of 180 consecutive days or shorter periods aggregating 180 days during any period of 365 consecutive days.
 
In the event of Mr. Park’s death while employed by us, Mr. Park’s estate or named beneficiary shall be entitled to (i) payment of Mr. Park’s salary and accrued vacation up to and including the date of termination, (ii) payment of any unpaid expense reimbursements, (iii) the prorated amount of any cash incentive to which Mr. Park would have been entitled, and (iv) other benefits due to Mr. Park through his termination date.
 
Tae Young Hwang.  We entered into an Entrustment Agreement with Mr. Hwang, effective as of October 1, 2004, under which he serves as our Chief Operating Officer and President, with an initial base salary of 220 million Korean won per year and with a target annual incentive bonus to be determined by management based on performance. Mr. Hwang is entitled to customary employee benefits and expatriate benefits. The agreement also contains customary non-competition covenants lasting one year from the date of termination of employment and confidentiality covenants of unlimited duration.


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If Mr. Hwang’s employment is terminated for any reason, he is entitled to statutory severance payments pursuant to the Korean Commercial Code.
 
Brent Rowe.  We entered into an Offer Letter with Mr. Rowe, dated as of March 7, 2006, pursuant to which Mr. Rowe serves as our Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, with an initial base salary of $220,000 per year, a sign on bonus of $50,000 and with a target annual incentive bonus opportunity of 80% of his base salary. Mr. Rowe is entitled to customary employee benefits. Pursuant to the Offer Letter, Mr. Rowe received an initial grant of options to purchase our common units, but the grant was subsequently terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings.
 
If Mr. Rowe’s employment is terminated without cause, he is entitled to a severance payment equal to six months’ salary.
 
Margaret Sakai.  We entered into an Offer Letter with Ms. Sakai, dated as of September 5, 2006, pursuant to which Ms. Sakai served as our Senior Vice President, Finance, with an initial base salary of $250,000 per year and with a target annual incentive bonus opportunity of 50% of her base salary. Ms. Sakai’s title was changed to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer in 2009. Ms. Sakai is entitled to customary employee benefits and expatriate benefits. Pursuant to her Offer Letter, Ms. Sakai received an initial grant of options to purchase our common units, but the grant was subsequently terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings.
 
If Ms. Sakai’s employment is terminated by us without cause, Ms. Sakai is entitled to receive payment of all salary and benefits accrued and unpaid up to the date of termination, continued payment of her salary for six months at the rate in effect on the date of termination, payment of a prorated portion of the annual incentive bonus for the year in which termination occurs and paid benefits for Ms. Sakai and her dependents for six months. The severance payable to Ms. Sakai under her Offer Letter will be reduced to the extent we make any statutory severance payments to Ms. Sakai pursuant to the Korean Commercial Code or any other statute.
 
John McFarland.  We are party to a Service Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2006, with Mr. McFarland pursuant to which he serves as our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Under the agreement, Mr. McFarland was eligible to receive an initial base salary of 175 million Korean won per year, with a target annual incentive bonus opportunity of 50% of his base salary. Mr. McFarland is entitled to customary employee benefits and certain expatriate, repatriation and international service benefits. Mr. McFarland received an initial grant of options to purchase our common units, but the grant was subsequently terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings. The agreement also contains customary non-competition and non-solicitation covenants lasting one and two years, respectively, from the date of termination of employment and confidentiality covenants of unlimited duration.
 
Pursuant to the agreement, if Mr. McFarland’s employment is terminated for any reason other than Disability, death or Cause, he shall be entitled to (i) payment of all salary and benefits accrued up to the date of termination, (ii) a severance payment, consisting of the continuation of his then current salary for a period of six months, (iii) six months of paid benefits for Mr. McFarland and his eligible dependents and (iv) the prorated amount of any cash incentive to which Mr. McFarland would have been entitled. The severance payable to Mr. McFarland under his agreement will be reduced to the extent we make any statutory severance payments to Mr. McFarland pursuant to the Korean Commercial Code or any other statute.
 
In the event we terminate Mr. McFarland’s employment due to Disability, Mr. McFarland shall be entitled to (i) payment of his then current salary up to and including the date of termination, (ii) the dollar value of all accrued and unused vacation benefits based upon Mr. McFarland’s most recent level of salary, (iii) any cash incentive amount actually earned but not previously paid to Mr. McFarland, (iv) payment of any unpaid expense reimbursements, and (v) the prorated amount of any cash incentive to which Mr. McFarland would have been entitled. As used in the agreement, the term “Disability” means that we reasonably determine that due to physical or mental illness or


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incapacity, whether total or partial, Mr. McFarland is substantially unable to perform his duties for a period of 180 consecutive days or shorter periods aggregating 180 days during any period of 365 consecutive days.
 
In the event of Mr. McFarland’s death while employed by us, Mr. McFarland’s estate or named beneficiary shall be entitled to (i) payment of Mr. McFarland’s then current salary up to and including the date of termination, (ii) the dollar value of all accrued and unused vacation benefits based upon Mr. McFarland’s then current salary, (iii) any cash incentive amount actually earned but not previously paid to Mr. McFarland, (iv) payment of any unpaid expense reimbursements, and (v) the prorated amount of any cash incentive to which Mr. McFarland would have been entitled.
 
If Mr. McFarland’s employment is terminated for Cause, he will be entitled to receive payment of all salary and benefits and unreimbursed expenses accrued up to the date of termination and will not be entitled to any other compensation. As used in the agreement, the term “Cause” has substantially the same definition as that in Mr. Park’s agreement.
 
Robert J. Krakauer.  Until April 10, 2009, Robert J. Krakauer served as our President, Chief Financial Officer and director. In April 2009, we entered into a Senior Advisor Agreement with Mr. Krakauer. Under this agreement, Mr. Krakauer resigned from employment and as a director with us but remains available to consult with us on a limited capacity until April 10, 2010. Pursuant to the Senior Advisor Agreement, Mr. Krakauer is entitled to payments in the aggregate amount of $375,000, payable over a one-year period, plus the re-payment of amounts of reduced salary for the first three months of 2009, in addition to the continuation of certain benefits and perquisites, including health insurance benefits, and the continuation of auto lease payments for a certain number of months. In addition, we waived any right we had to repurchase any restricted units held by Mr. Krakauer at the time of his resignation. All common units held by Mr. Krakauer were terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings.
 
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control.
 
Termination.  Our named executive officers are eligible to receive certain payments and benefits in connection with certain service termination events pursuant to the terms of our employment agreements with them, as further described under the section entitled “Agreements with Executives and Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.” The terms “cause” and “resignation for good reason” used below have the meanings given to them in the applicable agreements with us.
 
Change in Control.  Mr. Park is entitled to receive certain payments and benefits in connection with a change in control of our company pursuant to our employment agreement with him, as further described under the section entitled “Agreements with Executives and Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.” In addition, in the event of a change in control of our company, the vesting of all outstanding awards issued under the 2009 Plan held by participants whose employment has not previously terminated will accelerate in full. In addition, the Committee has the authority to require that outstanding awards be assumed or replaced with substantially equivalent awards by the successor corporation or to cancel the outstanding awards in exchange for a payment in cash or other property equal to the fair market value of restricted units or the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the units subject to an option over the exercise price per unit of such option. For purposes of the foregoing, a “change in control” is generally defined as the acquisition by a person or entity of more than 51% of the combined voting power of our then outstanding voting securities or a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our consolidated assets to a person or entity that is not our affiliate. The offering will not constitute a change of control for the purposes of these provisions.
 
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each such event occurred on December 31, 2009. The disclosure in the following table does not include:
 
  •  any accrued benefits that were earned and payable as of December 31, 2009, including any short-term cash incentive amounts earned by, or any discretionary bonus amounts payable to, the executive officer for 2009 performance; or
 
  •  payments and benefits to the extent they are provided generally to all salaried employees and do not discriminate in scope, terms or operation in favor of the named executive officers.
 
                                         
                Value of
   
        Cash
      Equity
   
        Severance
  Continuation
  Award
   
        Payment
  of Benefits
  Acceleration
  Total
Name
  Event   ($)(1)   ($)(2)   ($)(3)   ($)
 
Sang Park
    (a )(4)     450,000       314,785 (5)     583,968       1,348,753  
      (b )(4)     900,000       629,570 (6)     1,167,936       2,697,506  
      (c )                 1,167,936       1,167,936  
Tae Young Hwang
    (c )                 437,976       437,976  
Brent Rowe
    (a )     110,000                   110,000  
      (c )                 291,984       291,984  
Margaret Sakai
    (a )     130,000       81,834 (7)           211,834  
      (c )                 175,190       175,190  
John McFarland
    (a )     94,210       49,808 (8)           144,018  
      (c )                 175,190       175,190  
 
 
(a) Termination without cause in absence of change in control
 
(b) Termination without cause within 9 months following a change in control
 
(c) Change in control
 
(1) Represents cash severance payments payable to our named executive officers pursuant to our employment agreements with them, prior to giving effect to the terms thereof relating to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea. Other than Mr. Rowe, who is entitled to a lump sum cash severance payment, cash severance payments are paid monthly in accordance with our regular payroll procedures.
 
Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act, Mr. Hwang, Ms. Sakai and Mr. McFarland are entitled to certain statutory severance benefits from us upon the termination of their employment with us for any reason. See “Management — Compensation Discussion and Analysis — Perquisites and Other Benefits” for additional information. For these executives, the amounts reflected in this column would be reduced to the extent we are obligated to make these statutory severance payments.
 
(2) Calculated assuming the continuation of benefits for the applicable period at the same dollar value of 2009 benefits.
 
(3) Reflects the aggregate value of the accelerated vesting of the named executive officer’s unvested options and restricted common units, as applicable.
 
Because all of our options to purchase common units outstanding as of December 31, 2009 have an exercise price greater than the fair market value of our common units of $0.79 as of December 31, 2009, no additional value is represented by the acceleration of outstanding unvested common units subject to such awards and therefore, the value of accelerated vesting of unvested options is $0.00.
 
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vesting on December 31, 2009 by (ii) the fair market value of our common units of $0.79 as of December 31, 2009.
 
(4) Reflected benefits are also payable in connection with Mr. Park’s resignation for good reason. See “Management — Agreements with Executives and Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control — Sang Park.”
 
(5) Represents the aggregate value of the continuation of health insurance benefits for Mr. Park and his eligible dependents for twelve months following the date of termination. Mr. Park is also entitled to tax equalization benefits, tax preparation services, the reimbursement of costs associated with one home leave flight and, for a period of twelve months post-termination, international health insurance benefits, paid housing and the use of a car and a driver.
 
(6) Represents the aggregate value of the continuation of health insurance benefits for Mr. Park and his eligible dependents for twenty-four months following the date of termination. Mr. Park is also entitled to tax equalization benefits, tax preparation services, the reimbursement of costs associated with two home leave flights and, for a period of twenty-four months post-termination, international health insurance benefits, paid housing and the use of a car and a driver.
 
(7) Represents the aggregate value of the continuation of health insurance benefits for Ms. Sakai and her eligible dependents for six months following the date of termination. Ms. Sakai is also entitled to tax equalization benefits, tax preparation services, reimbursement of costs associated with one home leave flight and, for a period of six months post-termination, paid housing, the use of a car and a driver and child tuition benefits.
 
(8) Represents the aggregate value of continuation of health insurance benefits for Mr. McFarland and his eligible dependents for six months following the date of termination. Mr. McFarland is also entitled to tax equalization, tax preparation services and, for a period of six months post-termination, child tuition benefits.
 
Pension Benefits for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act, certain executive officers resident in Korea with one or more years of service are entitled to severance benefits upon the termination of their employment for any reason. The base statutory severance accrues at the rate of approximately one month of base salary per year of service and is calculated on a monthly basis based upon the officer’s salary for the prior three month period. Accordingly, if the named executive officers in the following table had retired on the last day of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, they would have been entitled to the statutory severance payments described below. Assuming no change in the applicable law, each of these executives will continue to accrue additional statutory severance benefits at the rate described above until his or her service with us terminates.
 
                             
        Number
  Present
  Payments
        of Years
  Value of
  During
        of Credited
  Accumulated
  the Last
Name
 
Plan Name
 
Service (#)
 
Benefit ($)
 
Fiscal Year
 
Tae Young Hwang
  Statutory Severance with                        
    Multiplier for Partial Period     14 (1)     686,058          
Margaret Sakai
  Statutory Severance     3       68,155          
John McFarland
  Statutory Severance     5       81,129          
 
 
Footnote:
 
(1) Mr. Hwang accrued severance for his fourteen years of service at MagnaChip and its predecessor corporation. Although the minimum legal severance accrual is one month of base salary per year of service, Mr. Hwang was eligible for accrual of a multiple of two to three months of base salary per year of service during approximately the first ten of his fourteen years of service.


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Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
 
We do not maintain any nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
 
Director Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
                                 
    Fees
           
    Earned
           
    or Paid
  Option
  All Other
   
    in Cash
  Awards
  Compensation
  Total
Name
  ($)   ($)(1)   ($)   ($)
 
Jerry M. Baker(2)(3)
    50,000             25,751(4 )     75,751  
Armando Geday(2)(3)
    50,000                   50,000  
Michael Elkins(5)
                       
Randal Klein(5)
                       
Steven Tan(5)
                       
Nader Tavakoli(5)
                       
 
Note: Amounts set forth in the above table that were originally paid in Korean won have been converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate as of each payment date during the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009.
 
Footnotes:
 
(1) All of our common and preferred units and outstanding options, including grants made to our directors outstanding prior to the effective date of our Chapter 11 reorganization of November 9, 2009, were terminated as of such date pursuant to our reorganization proceedings.
 
(2) Resigned as a director effective November 9, 2009.
 
(3) Consists of annual retainer of $50,000 paid to non-employee directors prior to our reorganization proceedings.
 
(4) Represents payments for insurance premiums.
 
(5) Each of our non-employee directors appointed to our board of directors subsequent to the effective date of our Chapter 11 reorganization did not receive any compensation in 2009.
 
Further Information Regarding Director Compensation Table
 
In March 2010, we issued to our director Nader Tavakoli a restricted unit bonus for 150,000 common units pursuant to the 2009 Plan for service as a director to date. In March 2010, we also adopted a new director compensation policy. Under the new policy, each of our non-employee directors is entitled to receive an annual fee of $50,000. In addition, the chairman of our audit committee is entitled to an additional fee of $5,000. We expect to issue each non-employee director an option to purchase 200,000 common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC, which, after giving effect to the corporate conversion, will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock, and which shall vest on the same terms as option grants to our other grantees. In March 2010, pursuant to this policy, we issued options to purchase 200,000 common units to each of our directors R. Douglas Norby, Gidu Shroff and Nader Tavakoli pursuant to the 2009 Plan at an exercise price of $2.12 per unit.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
The members of the Compensation Committee will be appointed prior to the completion of this offering. We do not anticipate that any of the members of the Compensation Committee will have been an officer or employee of our company during the last fiscal year. During 2009, decisions regarding executive officer compensation were made by our full board of directors. Mr. Sang Park,


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Chairman of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer, participated in deliberations of our board of directors regarding the determination of compensation of our executive officers other than himself. None of our executive officers currently serves, or in the past has served, as a member of the board of directors or the compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our board of directors.


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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
 
Selling Stockholders
 
The following table and accompanying footnotes set forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by each of the following selling stockholders based on the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC as of December 31, 2009 as adjusted to reflect the corporate conversion.
 
As of December 31, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s outstanding securities consisted of 307,083,996 common units, options to purchase 15,365,000 common units and warrants to purchase 15,000,000 common units and, after giving effect to the corporate conversion, we would have had outstanding           shares of common stock, options to purchase           shares of common stock and warrants to purchase           shares of common stock.
 
The amounts and percentages of common stock beneficially owned are reported on the basis of SEC regulations governing the determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under SEC rules, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or “investment power,” which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she has no economic interest.
 
Except as indicated by footnote, the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed in the table below is c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd., 1 Hyang jeong-dong, Hungduk-gu, Cheongju-si, 361-725, Korea.
 
                                                                 
                            Shares of
    Shares of
 
                            Common Stock
    Common Stock
 
    Shares of
                Beneficially
    Beneficially
 
    Common Stock
          Shares of
    Owned Following
    Owned Following
 
    Beneficially
          Common
    Offering Assuming
    Offering Assuming
 
    Owned
    Shares of
    Stock
    No Exercise of
    Exercise of
 
    Prior to
    Common
    Subject to
    Underwriters’
    Underwriters’
 
Name and Address
  Offering(1)     Stock Being
    Underwriters’
    Option(1)     Option in Full(1)  
of Beneficial Owner
 
Amount
   
Percent
   
Offered
   
Option
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
 
Selling Stockholders
                                                               
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
 
Less than one percent.
 
(1) Includes any outstanding shares of common stock held and, to the extent applicable, shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of any securities that are exercisable or convertible within 60 days of          , 2010.
 
Each of the selling stockholders will acquire the shares of common stock to be sold by such stockholders in this offering pursuant to the conversion of common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC into common shares of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation pursuant to the corporate conversion, which will occur immediately prior to the closing of this offering. Such selling stockholders acquired such common units under our plan of reorganization in November 2009. All of the common units issued to the selling stockholders were in satisfaction of their claims as creditors. In accordance


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with our plan of reorganization, in exchange for the claims, (i) holders of our Floating Rate Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2011, or the Floating Rate Notes, and 67/8% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2011, or the 67/8% Notes, received their pro rata share of newly issued common units equal to five percent of the then outstanding common units, which was equal to 29.667627 common units per $1,000 principal amount of Floating Rate Notes and 30.498559 common units per $1,000 principal amount of 6.875% Notes, and (ii) the holders of our 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, or the Subordinated Notes, received their pro rata share of (a) newly issued common units equal to one percent of the then outstanding common units, which was equal to 12 common units per $1,000 principal amount of Subordinated Notes and (b) warrants to purchase five percent of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s then outstanding equity, which was equal to 60 warrants per $1,000 principal amount of Subordinated Notes.
 
In addition, under our plan of reorganization, holders of the Floating Rate Notes and the 67/8% Notes who were accredited investors received a pro-rata right to participate in an offering of up to $35 million in new common units, which was equal to 84% of the outstanding common units following the completion of the offering at a price per common unit of $0.14. Subject to certain conditions, Avenue agreed to purchase any unsubscribed common units. In consideration of this obligation, Avenue received a backstop fee equal to 10% of the then outstanding common units, or 30,000,000 common units. In addition, Avenue acquired 176,131,368 common units in the offering. Avenue also received 4,260,449 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the Floating Rate Notes, 3,198,353 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the 67/8% Notes and 889,536 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the Subordinated Notes. Tennenbaum Multi-Strategy Fund SPV (Cayman) Ltd., or Tennenbaum, acquired 19,540,080 common units in the offering and received 445,014 common units in exchange for the release of its claims on the Floating Rate Notes and 724,951 common units in exchange for the release of its claims on the 67/3%Notes. Southpaw Credit Opportunity Master Fund LP acquired 21,613,032 common units in the offering and received 1,272,237 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the Floating Rate Notes. Wilshire Institutional Master Fund SPC — Wilshire Southpaw Opportunity Segregated Portfolio acquired 546,840 common units in the offering and 32,189 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the Floating Rate Notes. GPC 76, LLC received 90,931 common units in exchange for the release of their claims on the Floating Rate Notes.
 
Principal Unitholders of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of the outstanding equity interests of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC as of December 31, 2009 by: (1) each person or entity known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of any class of our outstanding securities; (2) each member of our board of directors; (3) each of our named executive officers; and (4) all of the members of our board of directors and executive officers, as a group. As of December 31, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s outstanding securities consisted of 307,083,996 common units, options to purchase 15,365,000 common units and warrants to purchase 15,000,000 common units.
 
The amounts and percentages of equity interests beneficially owned are reported on the basis of SEC regulations governing the determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under SEC rules, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or “investment power,” which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she has no economic interest.


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Except as indicated by footnote, the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed in the table below is c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd., 1 Hyang jeong-dong, Hungduk-gu, Cheongju-si, 361-725, Korea.
 
                 
    Amount and
   
    Nature of
   
Name and Address
  Beneficial
  Percent of
of Beneficial Owner
 
Ownership(1)
 
Class(1)
 
Principal Unitholders
               
Funds managed by Avenue Capital Management II, L.P(2)
    218,927,386       70.3 %
Funds and accounts managed by Southpaw Asset Management LP(3)
    23,555,229       7.7 %
Tennenbaum Multi-Strategy Fund SPV (Cayman) Ltd.(4)
    20,710,045       6.7 %
Directors and Executive Officers
               
Sang Park(5)
    2,240,000       *  
Tae Young Hwang(6)
    840,000       *  
Brent Rowe(7)
    560,000       *  
Margaret Sakai(8)
    336,000       *  
John McFarland(9)
    336,000       *  
Michael Elkins(10)
          *  
Randal Klein(10)
          *  
Steven Tan(10)
          *  
Nader Tavakoli
          *  
R. Douglas Norby
          *  
Gidu Shroff
          *  
Robert Krakauer(11)
          *  
Directors and executive officers as a group (13 persons)(12)
    4,760,000       1.6 %
 
Less than one percent.
 
(1) Includes any outstanding common units held and, to the extent applicable, shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of any securities that are exercisable or convertible within 60 days of December 31, 2009.
 
(2) The following entities and person are collectively referred to in this table as the “Avenue Capital Group”: (i) Avenue Investments, L.P. (“Avenue Investments”), (ii) Avenue International Master, L.P. (“Avenue International Master”), (iii) Avenue International, Ltd. (“Avenue International”), the sole limited partner of Avenue International Master, (iv) Avenue International Master GenPar, Ltd. (“Avenue International GenPar”), the general partner of Avenue International Master, (v) Avenue Partners, LLC (“Avenue Partners”), the general partner of Avenue Investments and the sole shareholder of Avenue International GenPar, (vi) Avenue-CDP Global Opportunities Fund, L.P. (“CDP Global”), (vii) Avenue Global Opportunities Fund GenPar, LLC (“CDP Global GenPar”), the general partner of CDP Global, (viii) Avenue Special Situations Fund IV, L.P. (“Avenue Fund IV”), (ix) Avenue Capital Partners IV, LLC (“Avenue Capital IV”), the general partner of Avenue Fund IV, (x) GL Partners IV, LLC (“GL IV”), the managing member of Avenue Capital IV, (xi) Avenue Special Situations Fund V, L.P. (“Avenue Fund V”), (xii) Avenue Capital Partners V, LLC (“Avenue Capital V”), the general partner of Avenue Fund V, (xiii) GL Partners V, LLC (“GL V”), the managing member of Avenue Capital V, (xiv) Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. (“Avenue Capital II”), the investment advisor to Avenue Investments, Avenue International Master, CDP Global, Avenue Fund IV and Avenue Fund V (collectively, the “Avenue Funds”), (xv) Avenue Capital Management II GenPar, LLC (“GenPar”), the general partner of Avenue Capital II, and (xvi) Marc Lasry, the managing member of GenPar, GL V, GL IV, CDP Global GenPar and Avenue Partners and a director of Avenue International GenPar.


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The Avenue Capital Group beneficially owns 218,927,386 common units, including the 4,447,680 common units the Avenue Capital Group may receive through the exercise of outstanding warrants.
 
The Avenue Funds have the sole power to vote and dispose of the common units held by them. Avenue International, Avenue International GenPar, Avenue Partners, CDP Global GenPar, Avenue Capital IV, GL IV, Avenue Capital V, GL V, Avenue Capital II, GenPar and Marc Lasry have the shared power to vote and dispose of the common units held by the Avenue Funds, all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. The address for all of the Avenue Funds is 535 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
 
Avenue Fund V beneficially owns 88,938,119 common units, or 28.8%, which represents 86,756,399 common units and 2,181,720 common units issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by Avenue Fund V. The securities owned by Avenue Fund V may also be deemed to be beneficially owned by Avenue Capital V, its general partner; GL V, the managing member of Avenue Capital V; Avenue Capital II, its investment adviser; GenPar, the general partner of Avenue Capital II; and Mr. Lasry, the managing member of GenPar and GL V; all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. For further information regarding Avenue Fund V, please see above.
 
Avenue Fund IV beneficially owns 70,458,255 common units, or 22.8%, which represents 69,186,975 common units and 1,271,280 common units issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by Avenue Fund IV. The securities owned by Avenue Fund IV may also be deemed to be beneficially owned by Avenue Capital IV, its general partner; GL IV, the managing member of Avenue Capital IV; Avenue Capital II, its investment adviser; GenPar, the general partner of Avenue Capital II; and Mr. Lasry, the managing member of GenPar and GL IV; all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. For further information regarding Avenue Fund IV, please see above.
 
Avenue International Master beneficially owns 35,568,286 common units, or 11.6%, which represents 35,004,706 common units and 563,580 common units issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by Avenue International Master. The securities owned by Avenue International Master may also be deemed to be beneficially owned by Avenue International, its sole limited partner; Avenue International GenPar, its general partner; Avenue Partners, the sole shareholder of Avenue International GenPar; Avenue Capital II, its investment adviser; GenPar, the general partner of Avenue Capital II; and Mr. Lasry, the managing member of GenPar and Avenue Partners and a director of Avenue International GenPar; all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. For further information regarding Avenue International Master, please see above.
 
CDP Global beneficially owns 12,104,679 common units, or 3.9%, which represents 11,862,159 common units and 242,520 common units issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by CDP Global. The securities owned by CDP Global may also be deemed to be beneficially owned by CDP Global GenPar, its general partner; Avenue Capital II, its investment adviser; GenPar, the general partner of Avenue Capital II; and Mr. Lasry, the managing member of GenPar and CDP Global GenPar; all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. For further information regarding CDP Global, please see above.
 
Avenue Investments beneficially owns 11,858,047 common units, or 3.9%, which represents 11,669,467 common units and 188,580 common units issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by Avenue Investments. The securities owned by Avenue Investments may also be deemed to be beneficially owned by Avenue Partners, its general partner; Avenue Capital II, its investment adviser; GenPar, the general partner of Avenue Capital II; and Mr. Lasry, the managing member of GenPar and Avenue Partners; all of whom disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest. For further information regarding Avenue Investments, please see above.


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(3) Represents 23,555,229 common units that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Southpaw Asset Management LP (“Southpaw Management”) as it serves as the discretionary investment manager for several funds and accounts (the “Managed Accounts”). The common units deemed beneficially owned by Southpaw Management may be deemed beneficially owned by Southpaw Holdings LLC (“Southpaw Holdings”), which is the general partner of Southpaw Management, and by each of Kevin Wyman and Howard Golden, who are principals of Southpaw Holdings.
 
Southpaw Credit Opportunity Master Fund, L.P (“Southpaw Master Fund”) beneficially owns 22,885,269 common units. The securities owned by Southpaw Master Fund may also be deemed beneficially owned by Southpaw Management, in its capacity as the investment manager of Southpaw Master Fund, and Southpaw GP LLC (“Southpaw GP”), in its capacity as general partner of Southpaw Master Fund. The shares deemed beneficially owned by Southpaw Management may also be deemed beneficially owned by Southpaw Holdings, which is the general partner of Southpaw Management, and by each of Kevin Wyman and Howard Golden, who are principals of Southpaw Holdings and Southpaw GP.
 
The business address of each of Southpaw Master Fund, Southpaw Management, Southpaw GP, Southpaw Holdings, and Messrs. Wyman and Golden is 2 Greenwich Office Park, 1st floor, Greenwich, CT 06831. For the avoidance of doubt, none of Southpaw Management, Southpaw GP, Southpaw Holdings, or Messrs. Wyman and Golden hold common units for their personal accounts, and each reports beneficial ownership of common units held by Southpaw Master Fund and the Managed Accounts due solely to the fact that such persons have the ability to vote and/or dispose of the common units held by Southpaw Master Fund and the Managed Accounts.
 
(4) Represents 20,710,045 common units held by Tennenbaum Multi-Strategy Fund SPV (Cayman) Ltd. (“Tennenbaum Cayman SPV”). Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC is the investment manager of Tennenbaum Cayman SPV, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the common units held by such principal unitholders. Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, however, disclaims beneficial ownership of these common units, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. The address for Tennenbaum Cayman SPV is 2951 28th Street, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
 
(5) Represents 2,240,000 common units, of which 1,478,400 are subject to a right of repurchase by MagnaChip.
 
(6) Represents 840,000 common units, of which 554,400 are subject to a right of repurchase by MagnaChip.
 
(7) Represents 560,000 common units, of which 369,600 are subject to a right of repurchase by MagnaChip.
 
(8) Represents 336,000 common units, of which 221,760 are subject to a right of repurchase by MagnaChip.
 
(9) Represents 336,000 common units, of which 221,760 are subject to a right of repurchase by MagnaChip.
 
(10) The address for Messrs. Elkins, Klein and Tan is 535 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
 
(11) Mr. Krakauer resigned as our President, Chief Financial Officer and director on April 10, 2009.
 
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
 
Under our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, all conflicts of interest and related party transactions involving our directors or executive officers must be reviewed and approved in writing by our full board of directors. In the approval process, the approving authority will review all aspects of the conflict of interest or related party transaction, including but not limited to: (i) compliance with laws, rules and regulations, (ii) the adverse affect on our business and results of operations, (iii) the adverse affect on our relationships with third parties such as customers, vendors and potential investors, (iv) the benefit to the director, officer or employee at issue, and (v) the creation of morale problems among other employees. Our board of directors will only approve those related party transactions that, in light of known circumstances, are in, or are not inconsistent with, our best interests.
 
Senior Debt
 
Avenue Investments, L.P. (one of the Funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., which is, together with other affiliates, our majority stockholder, and an affiliate of our directors Messrs. Elkins, Klein and Tan) was a lender under our senior secured credit facility. On November 6, 2009, in connection with the reorganization proceedings, our senior secured credit agreement was amended and restated to, among other things, reduce the outstanding principal amount from $95 million to $61.8 million, pursuant to which we repaid $33.2 million in principal, $22.6 million of which was paid to Avenue Investments, L.P. As of December 31, 2009, the outstanding indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility was $61.8 million, of which $42.1 million is held by Avenue Investments, L.P. As of December 31, 2009, the interest rate for all borrowings under the senior secured credit facility was 6 month LIBOR plus 12% per annum and we accrued $1.2 million in interest under the senior secured credit facility as of December 31, 2009, of which $0.8 million was accrued for Avenue Investments, L.P. Other Funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. participate in the loan from Avenue Investments, L.P. under our senior secured credit agreement pursuant to a master participation agreement. Our senior secured credit agreement was repaid in April 2010 with a portion of the proceeds from our $250 million senior notes offering. Avenue purchased $35 million in principal amount of these notes. See “Description of Certain Indebtedness” for additional information.
 
Issuance of Common Units
 
In connection with our plan of reorganization, Avenue received an aggregate of 8,348,338 common units and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,447,680 common units in exchange for the release of claims relating to outstanding indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $322.6 million. Avenue also acquired 176,131,368 common units at $0.14 per share pursuant to a $35 million rights offering that we completed in November 2009 and an additional 30,000,000 common units for providing a backstop service in agreeing to purchase any unsubscribed units in the offering.
 
In connection with our plan of reorganization, Tennenbaum Multi-Strategy Fund SPV (Cayman) Ltd., or Tennenbaum, received 1,169,965 common units in exchange for the release of claims relating to approximately the principal amount of $38.8 million of outstanding indebtedness. Tennenbaum also acquired 19,540,080 common units in the rights offering.
 
In connection with our plan of reorganization, Southpaw Credit Opportunity Master Fund LP, or Southpaw Master Fund, received 1,272,237 common units in exchange for the release of their claims relating to approximately the principal amount of $42.9 million of outstanding indebtedness. Southpaw Master Fund also acquired 21,613,032 common units in the rights offering. Wilshire Institutional Master Fund SPC — Wilshire Southpaw Opportunity Segregated Portfolio, or Wilshire Institutional,


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received 32,189 common units in exchange for the release of their claims relating to approximately the principal amount of $1.1 million of outstanding indebtedness. Wilshire Institutional also acquired 546,840 common units in the rights offering. Lastly, GPC 76, LLC received 90,931 common units in exchange for the release of their claims relating to approximately the principal amount of $3.1 million of outstanding indebtedness.
 
Registration Rights Agreement
 
On November 9, 2009, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the holders of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC’s common units issued in our reorganization proceedings, including Avenue, where we granted them registration rights with respect to our common stock. See “Description of Capital Stock — Registration Rights.”
 
Warrant Agreement
 
On November 9, 2009, we entered into a warrant agreement with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC whereby we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,000,000 common units pursuant to the reorganization proceedings to certain former creditors, which included Avenue.
 
Senior Advisor Agreement
 
In April 2009, we entered into a Senior Advisor Agreement with Mr. Krakauer, who formerly served as our President, Chief Financial Officer and director, pursuant to which he remained available to consult with us through April 10, 2010. Under this agreement, Mr. Krakauer was entitled to payments in the aggregate amount of $375,000, payable over a one-year period, plus the repayment of amounts of reduced salary for the first three months of 2009, in addition to the continuation of certain benefits and perquisites, including health insurance benefits, and the continuation of auto lease payments for a certain number of months. In addition, we waived any right we had to repurchase any restricted units held by Mr. Krakauer at the time of his resignation. All common units held by Mr. Krakauer were terminated in connection with our reorganization proceedings.


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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
 
The following description of our capital stock and provisions of our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws are summaries and are qualified by reference to the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws that will be in effect upon the closing of this offering. We have filed copies of these documents with the SEC as exhibits to our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The descriptions of the common stock and preferred stock reflect changes to our capital structure that will occur immediately prior to and upon the closing of this offering.
 
Upon the closing of this offering, our authorized capital stock will consist of           shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and           shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, the rights and preferences of which may be established from time to time by our board of directors.
 
As of December 31, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC had issued and outstanding 307,083,996 common units held by 133 holders of record. As of December 31, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC also had outstanding options to purchase 15,365,000 common units at a weighted average exercise price of $1.16 per unit and warrants to purchase 15,000,000 common units at an exercise price of $1.97 per unit.
 
Prior to the closing of this offering, we will consummate the corporate conversion. As part of the corporate conversion:
 
  •  all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock at a ratio of     ;
 
  •  each outstanding option to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into an option to purchase           shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $      per share; and
 
  •  each outstanding warrant to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into a warrant to purchase           shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $      per share.
 
The following description summarizes the terms of our capital stock. Because it is only a summary, it does not contain all the information that may be important to you. For a complete description, you should refer to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as in effect immediately following the closing of this offering, copies of which have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
 
Common Stock
 
Assuming the automatic conversion of all of the common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC for our common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering, there will be           shares of our common stock outstanding upon the closing of this offering. MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC has reserved an aggregate of 30,000,000 common units for issuance to current and future directors, employees and consultants of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its subsidiaries pursuant to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan. Of this amount, at December 31, 2009, 15,365,000 common units were subject to outstanding options, 7,551,000 were available for future issuance and no common units have been purchased in connection with the exercise of previously issued options. In connection with the corporate conversion, the existing options will be automatically converted into options to acquire           shares of our common stock and we have reserved           shares of our common stock for future issuance. In addition, our board of directors may issue options exercisable for up to           shares of our common stock under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,000,000 common units pursuant to the reorganization proceedings, which are subject to a warrant agreement dated November 9, 2009 between us and


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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, our warrant agent. At December 31, 2009, 15,000,000 common units were subject to outstanding warrants and no common units had been purchased in connection with the exercise of previously issued warrants. In connection with the corporate conversion, the existing warrants will be automatically converted into warrants to acquire           shares of our common stock.
 
Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. Our stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Except as required by law or our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy at any meeting at which a quorum is present will be sufficient for the transaction of any business at a meeting. Subject to preferences held by, or that may be granted to, any outstanding shares of preferred stock, holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive ratably those dividends as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for such distributions, as well as any other distributions made to our stockholders. See “Dividend Policy.” In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets remaining after we pay our liabilities and any liquidation preferences granted to the holders of outstanding shares of preferred stock. Holders of our common stock have no preemptive or other subscription or conversion rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common stock. All shares of our common stock that will be outstanding at the time of the completion of the offering will be fully paid and non-assessable.
 
Preferred Stock
 
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of shares of blank check preferred stock with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors. No shares of preferred stock are being issued or registered in this offering. Accordingly, our board of directors is empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of common stock. The preferred stock could be utilized as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of us. Although we do not currently intend to issue any shares of preferred stock, there can be no assurance that we will not do so in the future.
 
Registration Rights
 
Upon the closing of this offering, holders of           shares of our common stock will be entitled to certain rights with respect to the registration of their shares under the Securities Act.
 
Demand Registration Rights.  Commencing 90 days following the effective date of the registration statement relating to this prospectus, any holder who is a party to the registration rights agreement and who holds a minimum of 20% of the common stock covered by the registration rights agreement, has the right to demand that we file a registration statement covering the resale of its common stock, subject to a maximum of four such demands in the aggregate for all holders and to other specified exceptions. After we become eligible for the use of SEC Form S-3, any holder who is a party to the registration rights agreement, has the right to demand that we file with the SEC a registration statement under SEC Form S-3 or any similar short-form registration statement covering the shares of common stock held by these stockholders to be offered to the public, subject to specified exceptions. At the request of the holders, a demand registration may be a shelf registration pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act. The underwriters of any such offerings will have the right to limit the number of shares to be offered except that if a limit is imposed, then only shares held by holders who are parties to the registration rights agreement will be included in such offering and the number of shares to be included in such offering will be allocated pro rata among those same parties. In any event, we will not include any securities of any other person (including us) in any demand registration statement without the prior written consent of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock covered by such demand registration statement.


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In no event will we be required to effect more than one demand registration under the registration rights agreement within any three-month period (or within a given one-month period, in the case of any registration under Form S-3 or any similar short-form registration statement), and we will not be obligated to effect any demand registration unless the aggregate gross proceeds to be received from the sale of common stock equals or exceeds $10.0 million (or $1.0 million, in the case of any registration under Form S-3 or any similar short-form registration statement).
 
Piggyback Registration Rights.  If we register any equity securities for our own account for public sale, stockholders with registration rights will, with specified exceptions, have the right to include their shares in the registration statement. The underwriters of any underwritten offering will have the right to limit the number of such shares to be included in the registration statement if the inclusion of all common stock of the holders who are a party to the registration rights agreement proposed to be included in such offering would materially and adversely interfere with the successful marketing of our securities. Priority of inclusion in the registration shall be given first to us, second to stockholders with registration rights, pro rata on the basis of the relative number of securities requested to be registered by such stockholder, and third to any other participating person on such basis as we determine.
 
Expenses of Registration.  Other than underwriting fees, discounts, commissions, stock transfer taxes and fees and disbursements of legal counsel to participating holders (excluding the fees of one firm of legal counsel to all of the participating holders participating in an underwritten public offering), we will pay all expenses relating to demand registrations and all expenses relating to piggyback registrations.
 
Indemnification and Contribution.  The registration rights agreement contains indemnification and contribution arrangements between us and stockholders who are a party to the registration rights agreement with respect to each registration statement.
 
Anti-takeover Effects of Delaware Law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
 
The provisions of Delaware law, our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws described below may have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us.
 
Delaware Law.  We will be subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL regulating corporate takeovers. In general, those provisions prohibit a public Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:
 
  •  the transaction is approved by the board of directors before the date the interested stockholder attained that status;
 
  •  upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced; or
 
  •  on or after the date the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at a meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.
 
In general, Section 203 defines a business combination to include the following:
 
  •  any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;
 
  •  any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation involving the interested stockholder;
 
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  •  any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or
 
  •  the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation.
 
In general, Section 203 defines an interested stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by any such entity or person.
 
A Delaware corporation may opt out of this provision by express provision in its original certificate of incorporation or by amendment to its certificate of incorporation or bylaws approved by its stockholders. However, we have not opted out of, and do not currently intend to opt out of, this provision. The statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change in control attempts and, accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire us.
 
Charter and Bylaws.  Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain certain provisions that are intended to enhance the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of the board of directors and which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a future takeover or change in control of our company unless such takeover or change in control is approved by the board of directors, including:
 
  •  Authorized but Unissued Preferred Stock.  Our board of directors is authorized to issue, without stockholder approval, preferred stock with such terms as the board of directors may determine. For more information, see “Description of Capital Stock — Preferred Stock.”
 
  •  Calling Special Stockholder Meetings.  Our bylaws provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only pursuant to the request of our board of directors, by the chairman of our board of directors, by our chief executive officer or by the holders of at least 25% of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of our common stock. In addition, stockholders may not fill vacancies on the board of directors and may not act by written consent.
 
  •  Advanced Notice Procedures.  Stockholders must timely provide advance notice, with specific requirements as to form and content, of nominations of directors or the proposal of business to be voted on at an annual meeting.
 
  •  Classified Board of Directors.  Our bylaws provide that our board of directors will be divided into three classes of directors, with the classes to be as nearly equal in number as possible. Prior to consummation of this offering, our board will assign each of the current members to their respective class as the board shall determine in its sole discretion, subject to the foregoing requirement that the classes be nearly equal in size. We anticipate we will have a classified board, with two directors in Class I, two directors in Class II and three directors in Class III. The members of each class will serve for a term expiring at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders. As a result, approximately one-third of our board will be elected each year. A replacement director shall serve in the same class as the former director he or she is replacing. The classification of our board will have the effect of making it more difficult for stockholders to change the composition of our board.
 
  •  Other Board of Director Requirements.  Our authorized number of directors may be changed only by resolution of the board of directors and all vacancies, including newly created directorships, may, except as otherwise required by law, be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors then in office, even if less than a quorum. In addition, directors may only be removed for cause and then only by a vote of holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at an election of directors.


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  •  Conflicts of Interest.  Delaware law permits corporations to adopt provisions renouncing any interest or expectancy in certain opportunities that are presented to the corporation or its officers, directors or stockholders. Our certificate of incorporation renounces any interest or expectancy that we have in, or right to be offered an opportunity to participate in, specified business opportunities. Our certificate of incorporation provides that none of our non-employee directors, non-employee 5% or greater stockholders or their affiliates will have any duty to refrain from engaging in a corporate opportunity in the same or similar lines of business in which we or our affiliates now engage or propose to engage. In addition, in the event that any such director, stockholder or affiliate acquires knowledge of a potential transaction or other business opportunity which may be a corporate opportunity for us or our affiliates, such person will have no duty to communicate or offer such transaction or business opportunity to us and may take any such opportunity for themselves or offer it to another person or entity. Our certificate of incorporation does not renounce our interest in any business opportunity that is expressly offered to a director solely in his or her capacity as our director.
 
  •  Director and Officer Indemnification. We will indemnify officers and directors against losses that they may incur in investigations and legal proceedings resulting from their services to us, which may include services in connection with takeover defense measures.
 
  •  Supermajority Voting Requirements.  The affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662/3% in voting power of all shares of our stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, is required in order for our stockholders to alter, amend or repeal the provisions of our bylaws or amend or repeal of certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation including the following:
 
  •  classified board (the election and term of our directors);
 
  •  the resignation and removal of directors;
 
  •  the provisions regarding competition and corporate opportunities;
 
  •  the provisions regarding stockholder action by written consent;
 
  •  the provisions regarding calling special meetings of stockholders;
 
  •  filling vacancies on our board and newly created directorships;
 
  •  the advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations; and
 
  •  indemnification provisions.
 
In addition, our certificate of incorporation grants our board the authority to amend and repeal our bylaws without a stockholder vote in any manner not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Delaware or our certificate of incorporation.
 
Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
 
The DGCL authorizes corporations to limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties. Our certificate of incorporation includes a provision that eliminates the personal liability of directors for monetary damages for actions taken as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability is not permitted by the DGCL.
 
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that we must indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL. We are also expressly obligated to advance certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements and court costs) and carry directors’ and officers’ insurance providing indemnification for our directors, officers and certain employees for some liabilities. We believe that these indemnification provisions and insurance are useful to attract and retain qualified directors and executive officers.


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The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
 
Listing
 
We intend to apply to have our depositary shares and common stock quoted on the NYSE under the symbol “MX.”
 
Transfer Agent and Registrar; Warrant Agent
 
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock and the warrant agent for our warrants is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC and its telephone number is (800) 937-5449.


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DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES
 
General
 
All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be sold in the form of depositary shares. Each depositary share represents an ownership interest in one share of common stock and will be evidenced by a depositary receipt. The shares of common stock represented by depositary shares will be deposited under a deposit agreement among MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as the depositary, and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts evidencing the depositary shares. Each holder of a depositary share will be entitled, through the depositary, to all the rights and preferences of the shares of common stock represented thereby.
 
To enable the selling stockholders to obtain the preferred income tax treatment for the corporate conversion, this offering has been structured so that each purchaser will purchase a combination of shares sold by us (primary shares) and shares sold by the selling stockholders (secondary shares) in a specified ratio. Each depositary share sold in this offering represents a fraction of a primary share and a fraction of a secondary share in such specified ratio. The offering of depositary shares will enable us and the selling stockholders to establish that each purchaser will purchase such fixed ratio of primary to secondary shares.
 
All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be deposited with the depositary prior to the completion of this offering. The depositary then will issue the depositary shares to the underwriters. Copies of the forms of the deposit agreement and the depositary receipt have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
 
Cancellation of Depositary Shares
 
On          , 2010, each holder of depositary shares will be credited with a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of depositary shares held by such holder on that date, and the depositary shares will be canceled.
 
Fees and Expenses
 
Except as described under “Withdrawal,” we will pay all fees, charges and expenses of the depositary and any agent of the depositary, including any fees, charges and expenses payable in connection with the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010.
 
Dividends and Other Distributions
 
We do not expect to pay any dividends or other distribution prior to the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010.
 
Listing
 
We intend to apply to have our depositary shares and our common stock quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MX.” Before the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010, all of the shares of common stock sold in this offering will be deposited with the depositary, and there will not be any separate public trading market for our shares of common stock, except as represented by the depositary shares. After the cancellation of the depositary shares on          , 2010, we expect that our shares of common stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MX.”


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Withdrawal
 
Holders of depositary shares have the right to cancel their depositary shares and withdraw the underlying common shares at any time subject only to:
 
  •  temporary delays caused by closing of our or the depositary’s transfer books;
 
  •  the payment of fees, charges, taxes and other governmental charges; or
 
  •  where deemed necessary or advisable by the depositary or us in good faith due to any requirement of any U.S. or foreign laws, government, governmental body or commission, any securities exchange on which the depositary shares are listed or governmental regulations relating to the depositary shares or the withdrawal of the underlying shares of common stock.
 
However, until           , 2010, our common stock will not be listed on any exchange. Therefore, until that date, it may be more difficult to dispose of our shares of common stock than it will be to dispose of our depositary shares.
 
If you elect to withdraw the shares of common stock underlying your depositary shares from the depositary, you will be required to pay the depositary a fee of up to $      per depositary share surrendered, together with expenses incurred by the depositary and any taxes or charges, such as stamp taxes or stock transfer taxes or fees, in connection with the withdrawal. We will not receive any portion of the fee payable to the depositary upon a withdrawal of shares from the depositary.
 
Form of Depositary Shares
 
The depositary shares shall be issued in book-entry form through American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC as depositary. The shares of common stock sold in this offering will be issued in registered form to the depositary.
 
Limitations on Obligations and Liability
 
The deposit agreement expressly limits our and the depositary’s obligations and liability.
 
We and the depositary:
 
  •  have agreed to perform our respective obligations specifically set forth in the deposit agreement without gross negligence or bad faith;
 
  •  are not liable if either of us by law or circumstances beyond our control is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any obligation under the deposit agreement, including, without limitation, requirements of any present or future law, regulation, governmental or regulatory authority or stock exchange of any applicable jurisdiction, any present or future provision of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, on account of possible civil or criminal penalties or restraint, any provisions of or governing the deposited securities, any act of God, war or other circumstances beyond each of our control as set forth in the deposit agreement;
 
  •  are not liable if either of us exercises or fails to exercise the discretion permitted under the deposit agreement, the provisions of or governing the deposited shares of common stock or our certificate of incorporation and bylaws;
 
  •  are not liable for any action or inaction on the advice or information of legal counsel, accountants, any person presenting common shares for deposit, holders and beneficial owners (or authorized representatives) of depositary shares, or any person believed in good faith to be competent to give such advice or information;
 
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  •  have no obligation to become involved in a lawsuit or other proceeding related to any deposited shares of common stock or the depositary shares or the deposit agreement on behalf of holders of depositary shares or on behalf of any other party;
 
  •  may rely upon any documents we believe in good faith to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party; and
 
  •  shall not incur any liability for any indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages for any breach of the terms of the deposit agreement.
 
The depositary and its agents will not incur any liability under the deposit agreement for the failure to determine that any action may be lawful or reasonably practicable, allowing any rights to lapse in accordance with the provisions of the deposit agreement, the failure or timeliness of any notice from us, the content of any information submitted to it by us for distribution to holders of depositary shares, any investment risk associated with the acquisition of an interest in our shares of common stock, the validity or worth of the deposited shares of common stock, any tax consequences that may result from ownership of depositary shares or shares of common stock, the creditworthiness of any third party and for any indirect, special, punitive or consequential damage. We also have agreed to indemnify the depositary under certain circumstances. The depositary may own and deal in any class of our securities, including the depositary shares.
 
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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS
 
On April 9, 2010, MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, or the Issuers, two of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, issued $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10.500% Senior Notes due 2018, or the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2018, at which time the principal amount outstanding thereunder will be due and payable. The Issuers may issue additional Senior Notes from time to time under the indenture governing the Senior Notes, or the Indenture, subject to compliance with the terms of the Indenture.
 
Ranking
 
The Senior Notes are the Issuers’ general unsecured senior obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of their existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness, are effectively subordinated to all their secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness, and rank senior in right of payment to all of their subordinated indebtedness.
 
Interest
 
Interest on the Senior Notes accrues at the rate of 10.500% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 to the holders of the Senior Notes of record on the immediately preceding April 1 and October 1. Interest on the Senior Notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Special interest may accrue on the Senior Notes in certain circumstances if we fail to comply with our registration obligations with respect to the Senior Notes pursuant to an exchange and registration rights agreement. Any special interest on the Senior Notes will be payable in cash.
 
Guarantees
 
The obligations under the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by us and all of our subsidiaries, other than our insignificant subsidiaries, as defined in the Indenture, our unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Indenture, our subsidiaries organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China, and MagnaChip Korea. The guarantees of the Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with or senior to all indebtedness of us and all such subsidiaries. Such guarantees are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all secured indebtedness of us and all such subsidiaries, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness, and rank senior in right of payment to all of subordinated indebtedness of us and all such subsidiaries.
 
Optional Redemption
 
At any time prior to April 15, 2013, the Issuers may, on one or more occasions, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain qualified equity offerings by us, at a redemption price equal to 110.500% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the redemption date.
 
Also, at any time prior to April 15, 2014, the Issuers may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the redemption date and a “make-whole” premium calculated as provided in the Indenture.
 
In addition, on or after April 15, 2014, the Issuers may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 15 of each of the years indicated below:
 
         
Year
  Percentage  
 
2014
    105.250 %
2015
    102.625 %
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Change of Control
 
Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the Indenture, unless the Issuers have mailed a redemption notice with respect to the Senior Notes and do not default in the payment of the applicable redemption price or a third party makes a similar offer to purchase all of the Senior Notes, we must make an offer to purchase all of the Senior Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
 
Asset Sales
 
The Indenture provides that we and our restricted subsidiaries (including MagnaChip Korea but excluding unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Indenture) will not consummate an asset sale, as defined in the Indenture, unless certain conditions are met, including that the consideration received is at least equal to the fair market value of the assets sold, and that a specified percentage of such consideration is in the form of cash. If we do not use the sale proceeds in our business as specified in the Indenture, we must apply such proceeds to an offer to repurchase Senior Notes at a price in cash equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the repurchase date.
 
Redemption Upon Changes in Withholding Taxes
 
Payments on the Senior Notes are to be made without withholding or deduction for any current or future taxes, unless required by law. If such withholding is required, we will pay such additional amounts as are needed for the net amounts received by the holders of the Senior Notes to equal the amount that they would have received if the taxes had not been withheld. We may redeem all of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest, special interest, if any, and the additional amounts due, if any, to the redemption date, if we are required to pay such amounts as a result of changes in law.
 
Covenants
 
The Indenture contains covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to:
 
  •  declare or pay any dividend or make any payment or distribution on account of or purchase or redeem our capital stock or equity interests of our restricted subsidiaries;
 
  •  make any principal payment on, or redeem or repurchase, prior to any scheduled repayment, sinking fund payment or maturity, any subordinated indebtedness;
 
  •  make certain investments, including capital expenditures;
 
  •  incur additional indebtedness and issue certain types of capital stock;
 
  •  create or incur any lien (except for permitted liens) that secures obligations under any indebtedness or related guarantee;
 
  •  merge with or into or sell all or substantially all of our assets to other companies;
 
  •  enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates;
 
  •  guarantee the payment of any indebtedness;
 
  •  enter into sale-leaseback transactions;
 
  •  enter into agreements that would restrict the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to make distributions with respect to their equity, to make loans to us or other restricted subsidiaries or to transfer assets to us or other restricted subsidiaries; and
 
  •  designate unrestricted subsidiaries.
 
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Events of Default
 
The Indenture includes certain events of default, including payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy with respect to us, the Issuers and the restricted subsidiaries that are defined in the Indenture as significant subsidiaries, failure to pay certain judgments, and invalidation or unenforceability of the guarantees of the Senior Notes.


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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
 
Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock, and a significant public market for our common stock may not develop or be sustained after this offering. Future sales of significant amounts of our common stock, including shares of our outstanding common stock and shares of our common stock issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, in the public market after this offering could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock and could impair our future ability to raise capital through the sale of securities.
 
Sale of Restricted Shares and Lock-Up Agreements
 
Upon the closing of this offering, we will have outstanding           shares of common stock, based upon the common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC outstanding as of December 31, 2009 after giving effect to the corporate conversion pursuant to which each common unit will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock at a ratio of          .
 
Of these shares, the           shares of common stock sold in this offering, or           shares if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares in full, will be freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act, unless purchased by affiliates of our company, as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act.
 
Of the           remaining shares of common stock,           were converted in the corporate conversion from common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC issued under Section 1145 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in connection with our reorganization proceedings and were deemed to have been issued in a public offering and may be resold as freely tradeable securities under Section 4(1) of the Securities Act, except for such shares held by our affiliates or holders deemed to be “underwriters,” as that term is defined in Section 1145(b) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, who may be subject to applicable resale limitations under Rule 144; and           shares of common stock are eligible for public sale if registered under the Securities Act or sold in accordance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act. These shares are subject to a registration rights agreement or restricted unit agreements that restricts their sale for 180 days after the date of this prospectus unless Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital Inc., the representatives of the underwriters, agree to a lesser period. Furthermore,           of these remaining shares of common stock are held by officers, directors and existing stockholders who are subject to lock-up agreements and other trading restrictions for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus. These lock-up agreements do not restrict the ability of the stockholders party to the registration rights agreement to cause a resale registration statement to be filed in accordance with the demand registration rights described above under “Description of Capital Stock — Registration Rights.”
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital Inc., as representatives of the underwriters, may, at any time without notice, release all or any portion of the securities subject to the lock-up agreements. We have been advised by the representatives of the underwriters that, when determining whether or not to release shares from the lock-up agreements, the representatives of the underwriters will consider, among other factors, the stockholder’s reasons for requesting the release, the number of shares for which the release is being requested and market conditions at the time. The representatives of the underwriters have advised us that they have no present intention to release any of the shares subject to the lock-up agreements prior to the expiration of the lock-up period.
 
Rule 144
 
In general, Rule 144 allows a stockholder (or stockholders where shares of common stock are aggregated) who has beneficially owned shares of our common stock for at least six months to sell an unlimited number of shares of our common stock provided current public information about us is available and, after one year, an unlimited number of shares of our common stock without restriction. Our affiliates who have beneficially owned shares of our common stock for at least six months are


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entitled to sell within any three-month period commencing 90 days after the date of this prospectus a number of those shares that does not exceed the greater of:
 
  •  one percent of the number of shares of common stock then outstanding, which will equal approximately           shares immediately after this offering; or
 
  •  the average weekly trading volume of the common stock on all national securities exchanges and/or reported through the automated quotation system of a registered securities association during the four calendar weeks preceding the sale.
 
Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates are subject to specific manner of sales provisions, notice requirements and the availability of current information about us. We cannot estimate the number of shares of common stock our existing stockholders will sell under Rule 144, as this will depend on the market price for our common stock, the personal circumstances of the stockholders and other factors.
 
Options
 
In addition to the           shares of common stock outstanding immediately after this offering, based upon the common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC outstanding as of December 31, 2009 after giving effect to the corporate conversion pursuant to which each common unit will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock at a ratio of          , there were outstanding options to purchase           shares of our common stock. As soon as practicable after the closing of this offering, we intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act covering shares of our common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options outstanding as of           at a weighted average exercise price of           per share and           shares of our common stock reserved as of           for issuance pursuant to future grants under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Accordingly, shares of our common stock registered under such registration statement will be available for sale in the open market upon exercise by the holders, subject to vesting restrictions with us, contractual lock-up restrictions, our securities trading policy and/or market stand-off provisions applicable to each other agreement that prohibits the sale or other disposition of the shares of common stock underlying the options for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent from us or Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital Inc.
 
Warrants
 
In addition to the           shares of common stock outstanding immediately after this offering after giving effect to the corporate conversion, as of December 31, 2009, there were outstanding warrants to purchase           shares of our common stock. The warrants were issued under Section 1145 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in connection with our reorganization proceedings and such warrants were deemed to have been issued, and shares of common stock issued upon exercise of such warrants will be deemed to be issued, in a public offering and may be resold as freely tradeable securities under Section 4(1) of the Securities Act, except for such warrants and shares of common stock issued upon exercise of such warrants held by our affiliates or holders deemed to be “underwriters,” as that term is defined in Section 1145(b) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, who may be subject to applicable resale limitations under Rule 144. The warrants and shares of common stock issued upon exercise of such warrants are subject to a warrant agreement that restricts their sale for 180 days after the date of this prospectus unless we and the managing underwriters, agree to a lesser period.
 
Registration Rights
 
Upon the closing of this offering, certain holders of our shares of common stock will have the right to register their remaining shares of common stock pursuant to a registration rights agreement. In addition, some holders will have certain “piggyback” registration rights, pursuant to that agreement. See “Description of Capital Stock.”


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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
 
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of shares of our common stock to a U.S. holder or non-U.S. holder (each, as defined below) who purchases our common stock in this offering. For purposes of this discussion, a U.S. holder is any beneficial owner (other than an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) of our common stock that for U.S. federal income tax purposes is:
 
  •  an individual citizen or resident of the United States;
 
  •  a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
 
  •  an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or
 
  •  a trust (x) whose administration is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and which has one or more U.S. persons who have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (y) which has made a valid election to be treated as a U.S. person.
 
A non-U.S. holder is any beneficial owner of our common stock that is not a U.S. holder and is not an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
 
If a partnership or other pass-through entity holds our common stock, the tax treatment of a partner or member in the partnership or other entity will generally depend on the status of the partner or member and upon the activities of the partnership or other entity. Accordingly, we urge partnerships or other pass-through entities which hold shares of our common stock and partners or members in these partnerships or other entities to consult their tax advisors.
 
This discussion assumes that shares of our common stock issued pursuant to the offering will be held as a capital asset (generally, property held for investment). This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant in light of a holder’s special tax status or special tax situations. U.S. expatriates, life insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, dealers in securities or currency, banks or other financial institutions, pension funds and investors that hold our shares of common stock as part of a hedge, straddle or conversion transaction are among those categories of potential investors that are subject to special rules not covered in this discussion. This discussion does not address any non-income tax consequences or any income tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction. Furthermore, the following discussion is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof, all as in effect on the date hereof, and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. Additionally, we have not sought any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or IRS, with respect to statements made and conclusions reached in this discussion, and there can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with these statements and conclusions. We urge each prospective purchaser to consult a tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of shares of our common stock.
 
The depositary shares should represent ownership in the underlying shares of stock of the company for U.S. federal income tax purposes because, among other things, the holders of the depositary shares have the right to receive dividends, if declared and paid, with respect to the underlying shares, the right to vote with respect to the underlying shares, and the right to receive the underlying shares upon cancellation of the depositary shares. On the date that the depositary shares are cancelled and each holder is credited with a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of depositary shares held by such holder, the holder should retain ownership in the shares of common stock for U.S. federal income tax purposes without recognition of gain or loss and with such holder’s holding period of the underlying common stock including the period during which the depositary shares are outstanding.
 
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U.S. Holders
 
Distributions
 
If we make distributions on our common stock, those payments will generally constitute dividends for U.S. tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. With respect to certain non-corporate U.S. holders, including individual U.S. holders, for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, dividends will be taxed at the lower capital gains rate applicable to “qualified dividend income,” provided that certain holding period requirements are met. To the extent those distributions exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distributions will first constitute a return of capital and will reduce a U.S. holder’s basis, but not below zero, and then will be treated as gain from the sale of shares and may be subject to U.S. federal income tax as described below. Dividends received by a corporation may be eligible for a dividends received deduction, subject to applicable limitations.
 
Disposition of Shares of Common Stock
 
A U.S. holder generally will recognize gain or loss upon the taxable sale or other disposition of shares of our common stock in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized upon such sale or disposition and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in the shares of our common stock. Such gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss. Capital gain will be long-term capital gain if the U.S. holder’s holding period for such shares is more than one year at the time of disposition. Long-term capital gains are generally subject to a reduced rate of taxation for non-corporate U.S. holders. A deduction with respect to a capital loss may be subject to limitation.
 
Non-U.S. Holders
 
Distributions
 
If we make distributions on our common stock, those payments will constitute dividends for U.S. tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. To the extent those distributions exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distributions will first constitute a return of capital and will reduce a holder’s basis, but not below zero, and then will be treated as gain from the sale of shares and may be subject to U.S. federal income tax as described below.
 
Any distribution that is a dividend, as defined above, paid to a non-U.S. holder generally will be subject to U.S. withholding tax either at a rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividend or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable tax treaty. In order to receive a reduced treaty rate, a non-U.S. holder must timely provide us with an IRS Form W-8BEN or other appropriate version of IRS Form W-8 properly certifying qualification for the reduced rate.
 
Dividends received by a non-U.S. holder that are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business conducted by the non-U.S. holder (and dividends attributable to a non-U.S. holder’s permanent establishment in the United States if a tax treaty applies) are exempt from this withholding tax. In order to obtain this exemption, a non-U.S. holder must timely provide us with an IRS Form W-8ECI properly certifying this exemption. Dividends that are so effectively connected (and, if required by an applicable tax treaty, attributable to a permanent establishment), although not subject to withholding tax, are taxed at the same graduated rates applicable to U.S. persons, net of specified deductions and credits. In addition, such dividends received by a corporate non-U.S. holder may also be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified in a tax treaty).
 
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Gain on Disposition of Shares of Common Stock
 
A non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax on gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of shares of our common stock unless:
 
  •  the gain is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of the non-U.S. holder (and attributable to a permanent establishment in the United States if a tax treaty applies);
 
  •  the non-U.S. holder is an individual who is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the taxable year in which the sale or disposition occurs and certain other conditions are met; or
 
  •  our common stock constitutes a U.S. real property interest by reason of our status as a “United States real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time within the shorter of the five-year period preceding the date of disposition or the holder’s holding period for shares of our common stock. We believe that we will not be, immediately after our conversion to a corporation, and we believe that we will not become, a “United States real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If we become a “United States real property holding corporation,” so long as our common stock is “regularly traded” on an established securities market, only a non-U.S. holder who, actually or constructively, holds or held (at any time during the shorter of the five year period preceding the date of disposition or the holder’s holding period) more than 5% of shares of our common stock will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the disposition of shares of our common stock.
 
If the recipient is a non-U.S. holder described in the first bullet above, the recipient will be required to pay tax on the net gain derived from the sale under regular graduated U.S. federal income tax rates, and corporate non-U.S. holders described in the first bullet above may be subject to the branch profits tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding any applicable income tax treaties that may provide for different rules.
 
If the recipient is an individual non-U.S. holder described in the second bullet above, the recipient will be required to pay a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale, which gain may be offset by U.S. source capital losses provided that the non-U.S. holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses.
 
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
 
Payments of dividends or of proceeds on the disposition of shares made to a U.S. holder may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding at the then effective rate unless the U.S. holder provides a correct taxpayer identification number (which, in the case of an individual, is his or her social security number) and certifies whether such U.S. holder is subject to backup withholding of U.S. federal income tax by completing Form W-9 or otherwise establishing a basis for exemption from backup withholding. U.S. holders who fail to provide their correct taxpayer identification numbers and the appropriate certifications or fail to establish an exemption as described above will be subject to backup withholding and may be subject to a penalty imposed by the IRS.
 
Payments of dividends or of proceeds on the disposition of shares made to a non-U.S. holder may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding at the then effective rate unless the non-U.S. holder establishes an exemption, for example, by properly certifying its non-U.S. status on a Form W-8BEN or another appropriate version of Form W-8. Notwithstanding the foregoing, information reporting and backup withholding may apply if either we or our paying agent has actual knowledge, or reason to know, that the holder is a U.S. person.
 
Even if a non-U.S. holder establishes an exemption from information reporting, we may still be required to report annually to the IRS the amount of dividends paid, the name and address of the recipient, and the amount, if any, of tax withheld. A similar report is sent to the holder. Pursuant to tax


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treaties or other agreements, the IRS may make its reports available to tax authorities in the recipient’s country of residence.
 
Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the U.S. income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may be obtained, so long as the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.
 
New Legislation Relating to Foreign Accounts
 
Newly enacted legislation may impose withholding taxes on certain types of payments made to “foreign financial institutions” and certain other non-U.S. entities. Under this legislation, the failure to comply with additional certification, information reporting and other specified requirements could result in withholding tax being imposed on payments of dividends and sales proceeds to U.S. holders who own the shares through foreign accounts or foreign intermediaries and certain non-U.S. holders. The legislation imposes a 30% withholding tax on dividends on, or gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of, our common stock paid to a foreign financial institution or to a foreign non-financial entity, unless (i) the foreign financial institution undertakes certain diligence and reporting obligations or (ii) the foreign non-financial entity either certifies it does not have any substantial U.S. owners or furnishes identifying information regarding each substantial U.S. owner. In addition, if the payee is a foreign financial institution, it must enter into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury requiring, among other things, that it undertake to identify accounts held by certain U.S. persons or U.S.-owned foreign entities, annually report certain information about such accounts and withhold 30% on payments to account holders whose actions prevent it from complying with these reporting and other requirements. The legislation applies to payments made after December 31, 2012. Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors regarding this legislation.
 
Surtax on Certain Net Investment Income.
 
Under recent legislation, certain U.S. holders who are individuals, estates or trusts will be required to pay an additional 3.8% tax on, among other things, dividends and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of stock for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.


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UNDERWRITING
 
We, the selling stockholders and the underwriters named below have entered into an underwriting agreement with respect to the shares being offered. Subject to certain conditions, each underwriter has severally agreed to purchase the number of shares indicated in the following table. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital Inc. are the representatives of the underwriters.
 
         
    Number of
 
Underwriters
 
Shares
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. 
       
Barclays Capital Inc. 
       
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. 
       
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 
       
UBS Securities LLC
       
Total
                
         
 
The underwriters are committed to take and pay for all of the shares being offered, if any are taken, other than the shares covered by the option described below unless and until this option is exercised. If the underwriters sell more shares than the total number set forth in the table above, the underwriters have an option to buy up to an additional           shares from us and           shares from the selling stockholders. They may exercise that option in whole or in part and from time to time for 30 days. If any shares are purchased pursuant to this option, the underwriters will severally purchase shares in approximately the same proportion as set forth in the table above.
 
The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discount to be paid to the underwriters by us and the selling stockholders. Such amounts are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase           additional shares.
 
                 
    No
  Full
Paid by Us
 
Exercise
 
Exercise
 
Per share
  $           $        
Total
  $       $  
 
                 
    No
  Full
Paid by the Selling Stockholders
 
Exercise
 
Exercise
 
Per share
  $           $        
Total
  $       $  
 
Shares sold by the underwriters to the public will initially be offered at the initial public offering price set forth on the cover of this prospectus. Any shares sold by the underwriters to securities dealers may be sold at a discount of up to $      per share from the initial public offering price. If all the shares are not sold at the initial public offering price, the representatives may change the offering price and the other selling terms. The offering of the shares by the underwriters is subject to receipt and acceptance and subject to the underwriters’ right to reject any order in whole or in part.
 
We and our officers, directors, selling stockholders and certain other stockholders have agreed with the underwriters, subject to certain exceptions, not to dispose of or hedge any of their common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock during the period from the date of this prospectus continuing through the date 180 days after the date of this prospectus, except with the prior written consent of the representatives; provided, that this agreement does not restrict the ability of the stockholders party to the registration rights agreement to cause a resale registration statement to be filed in accordance with the demand registration rights described above under “Description of Capital Stock — Registration Rights.” See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” for a discussion of certain transfer restrictions.


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The 180-day restricted period described in the preceding paragraph will be automatically extended if: (1) during the last 17 days of the 180-day restricted period we issue an earnings release or announce material news or a material event; or (2) prior to the expiration of the 180-day restricted period, we announce that we will release earnings results during the 15-day period following the last day of the 180-day period, in which case the restrictions described in the preceding paragraph will continue to apply until the expiration of the 18-day period beginning on the issuance of the earnings release or the announcement of the material news or material event.
 
Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the shares. The initial public offering price has been negotiated among us and the representatives. Among the factors to be considered in determining the initial public offering price of the shares, in addition to prevailing market conditions, will be our historical performance, estimates of our business potential and earnings prospects, an assessment of our management and the consideration of the above factors in relation to market valuation of companies in related businesses.
 
We intend to apply to have our depositary shares and common stock quoted on the NYSE under the symbol “MX.”
 
In connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell shares of our common stock in the open market. These transactions may include short sales, stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover positions created by short sales. Short sales involve the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of shares than they are required to purchase in the offering. “Covered” short sales are sales made in an amount not greater than the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares from us and the selling stockholders in the offering. The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their option to purchase additional shares or purchasing shares in the open market. In determining the source of shares to close out the covered short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase additional shares pursuant to the option granted to them. “Naked” short sales are any sales in excess of such option. The underwriters must close out any naked short position by purchasing shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of the common stock in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering. Stabilizing transactions consist of various bids for or purchases of common stock made by the underwriters in the open market prior to the closing of the offering.
 
The underwriters may also impose a penalty bid. This occurs when a particular underwriter repays to the underwriters a portion of the underwriting discount received by it because the representatives have repurchased shares sold by or for the account of such underwriter in stabilizing or short covering transactions.
 
Purchases to cover a short position and stabilizing transactions, as well as other purchases by the underwriters for their own accounts, may have the effect of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our stock, and together with the imposition of the penalty bid, may stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the common stock. As a result, the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. If these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued at any time. These transactions may be effected on the NYSE, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.
 
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except that it may, with effect from and including the Relevant Implementation Date, make an offer of shares to the public in that Relevant Member State at any time:
 
(a) to legal entities which are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;
 
(b) to any legal entity which has two or more of (1) an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year; (2) a total balance sheet of more than €43 million and (3) an annual net turnover of more than €50 million, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts;
 
(c) to fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive) subject to obtaining the prior consent of the representatives for any such offer; or
 
(d) in any other circumstances which do not require the publication by the Issuer of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.
 
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer of shares to the public” in relation to any shares in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe the shares, as the same may be varied in that Relevant Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Relevant Member State and the expression Prospectus Directive means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State.
 
Each underwriter has represented and agreed that:
 
(a) it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or the FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the shares in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to the issuer; and
 
(b) it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the shares in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.
 
The shares may not be offered or sold by means of any document other than (i) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong), or (ii) to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a “prospectus” within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong), and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the shares may be issued or may be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to shares which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder.
 
This prospectus has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, this prospectus and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the shares may not be circulated or distributed, nor may the shares be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor under Section 274 of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore, or the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.


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Where the shares are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 by a relevant person which is: (a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or (b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary is an accredited investor, shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries’ rights and interest in that trust shall not be transferable for 6 months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the shares under Section 275 except: (1) to an institutional investor under Section 274 of the SFA or to a relevant person, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA; (2) where no consideration is given for the transfer; or (3) by operation of law.
 
The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan, or the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, and each underwriter has agreed that it will not offer or sell any securities, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (which term as used herein means any person resident in Japan, including any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of Japan), or to others for re-offering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to a resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise in compliance with, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and any other applicable laws, regulations and ministerial guidelines of Japan.
 
A prospectus in electronic format will be available on the websites maintained by one or more of the underwriters participating in this offering. The representatives may agree to allocate a number of shares to underwriters for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the underwriters that make internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations.
 
The underwriters do not expect sales to discretionary accounts to exceed five percent of the total number of shares offered.
 
We estimate that our share of the total expenses of the offering, excluding underwriting discount but including the expenses of the selling stockholders, will be approximately $      million.
 
We and the selling stockholders have agreed to indemnify the several underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, and to contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make for any such liabilities.
 
If you purchase shares of common stock offered in this prospectus, you may be required to pay stamp taxes and other charges under the laws and practices of the country of purchase, in addition to the offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus.
 
Certain of the underwriters and their respective affiliates are full service financial institutions engaged in various activities, which may include securities trading, commercial and investment banking, financial advisory, investment management, principal investment, hedging, financing and brokerage activities. Certain of the underwriters and their respective affiliates have, from time to time, performed, and may in the future perform, various financial advisory and investment banking services for the issuer, for which they received or will receive customary fees and expenses. An affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. is the counterparty to our currency hedging transactions. Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Securities LLC acted as initial purchasers in our private placement of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of notes, which closed on April 9, 2010 and for which they received discounts and commissions. Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Securities LLC are managing underwriters in this offering.
 
Prior to the reorganization proceedings, affiliates of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. directly or indirectly held in excess of 10% of our outstanding common units and preferred units, and were considered our affiliates. In the reorganization proceedings, all equity interests in our company, including interests in common units and preferred units, were assigned to Class 8 of our plan of reorganization. Members of Class 8, including the affiliates of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. that directly or indirectly held common or preferred units in our company, received no distributions or


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recoveries on account of their equity interests and these equity interests were cancelled and extinguished as of the effective date of our plan of reorganization.
 
In the ordinary course of their various business activities, certain of the underwriters and their respective affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers and may at any time hold long and short positions in such securities and instruments. Such investment and securities activities may involve securities and instruments of the issuer.


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LEGAL MATTERS
 
The validity of our depositary shares and the common stock represented by the depositary shares offered hereby will be passed upon for us by DLA Piper LLP (US), East Palo Alto, California. Certain matters will be passed upon for the underwriters by Latham & Watkins LLP, New York, New York.
 
EXPERTS
 
Our consolidated financial statements as of and for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, and consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008 and for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for each of the two years in the periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the reports of Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The address of Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers is LS Yongsan Tower, 191 Hangangro 2ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-702, Korea. Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers is a member of the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
 
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
 
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act of 1933, covering our common stock to be issued pursuant to this offering (Registration No. 333-165467). This prospectus, which is a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement. Any statement made in this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract, agreement or other document is not necessarily complete. For further information regarding MagnaChip and the depositary shares to be issued in the offering, please refer to the registration statement, including its exhibits. If we have filed any contract, agreement or other document as an exhibit to the registration statement, you should read the exhibit for a more complete understanding of the documents or matters involved.
 
You may read and copy any reports or other information filed by us at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of this material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC upon payment of fees prescribed by the SEC. You may call the SEC at 800-SEC-0350 for further information on the operation of the public reference room. Our filings will also be available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the SEC website at “www.sec.gov.” In addition, you may request a copy of any of these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address or phone number: c/o MagnaChip Semiconductor, Inc., 20400 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 370 Cupertino, CA 95014, attention: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary; the telephone number at that address is 408-625-5999.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Unitholders of
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
 
 
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in unitholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2009 (Successor Company) and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the Creditors’ Committee’s reorganization plan (the “Plan”) on September 25, 2009. Confirmation of the Plan resulted in the discharge of all claims against the Company that arose before June 12, 2009 and substantially terminates all rights and interests of equity security holders as provided for in the Plan. The Plan was substantially consummated on November 9, 2009 and the Company emerged from bankruptcy. In connection with its emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh-start accounting as of October 25, 2009.
 
/s/ Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
 
Seoul, Korea
March 13, 2010


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Unitholders of
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
 
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in unitholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2008 (Predecessor Company), and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company filed a petition on June 12, 2009 with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for reorganization under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Company’s Creditors’ Committee’s reorganization plan was substantially consummated on November 9, 2009 and the Company emerged from bankruptcy. In connection with its emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh-start accounting.
 
As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for business combinations in 2009.
 
/s/  Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
 
Seoul, Korea
 
March 13, 2010


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MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
                         
    Successor
    Predecessor
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2009     2008  
          Pro Forma
       
    Historical
    (Unaudited)
    Historical
 
    (Audited)     (Note 27)     (Audited)  
    (In thousands of US dollars,
 
    except unit data)  
Assets
                       
Current assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 64,925     $ 64,925     $ 4,037  
Restricted cash
                11,768  
Accounts receivable, net
    74,233       74,233       76,295  
Inventories, net
    63,407       63,407       47,110  
Other receivables
    3,433       3,433       4,701  
Prepaid expenses
    12,625       12,625       9,268  
Other current assets
    3,433       3,433       4,799  
                         
Total current assets
    222,056       222,056       157,978  
                         
Property, plant and equipment, net
    156,337       156,337       183,955  
Intangible assets, net
    50,158       50,158       34,892  
Long-term prepaid expenses
    10,542       10,542       7,714  
Other non-current assets
    14,238       14,238       14,631  
                         
Total assets
  $ 453,331     $ 453,331     $ 399,170  
                         
Liabilities and Unitholders’ Equity
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 59,705       59,705     $ 70,158  
Other accounts payable
    7,190       7,190       15,040  
Payable to unitholders
          130,700        
Accrued expenses
    22,114       22,114       38,554  
Short-term borrowings
                95,000  
Current portion of long-term debt
    618       618       750,000  
Other current liabilities
    3,937       3,937       3,735  
                         
Total current liabilities
    93,564       224,264       972,487  
                         
Long-term borrowings
    61,132       61,132        
Accrued severance benefits, net
    72,409       72,409       61,939  
Other non-current liabilities
    10,536       10,536       9,874  
                         
Total liabilities
    237,641       368,341       1,044,300  
                         
Commitments and contingencies
                       
Series A redeemable convertible preferred units, $1,000 par value; 60,000 units authorized, 50,091 units issued and 0 unit outstanding at December 31, 2008
                 
Series B redeemable convertible preferred units, $1,000 par value; 550,000 units authorized, 450,692 units issued, 93,997 units outstanding at December 31, 2008
                142,669  
                         
Total redeemable convertible preferred units
                142,669  
                         
Unitholders’ equity
                       
Successor common units, no par value, 375,000,000 units authorized, 307,083,996 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009
    55,135       55,135        
Predecessor common units, $1 par value; 65,000,000 units authorized, 52,923,483 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008
                52,923  
Additional paid-in capital
    168,700       38,000       3,150  
Accumulated deficit
    (1,963 )     (1,963 )     (995,007 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (6,182 )     (6,182 )     151,135  
                         
Total unitholders’ equity (deficit)
    215,690       84,990       (787,799 )
                         
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and unitholders’ equity
  $ 453,331     $ 453,331     $ 399,170  
                         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                                     
      Successor       Predecessor  
       
      Ten-Month
             
      Two-Month
      Period
             
      Period Ended
      Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
      December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
      2009       2009     2008     2007  
      (In thousands of US dollars, except unit data)  
Net sales
    $ 111,082       $ 448,984     $ 601,664     $ 709,508  
Cost of sales
      90,408         311,139       445,254       578,857  
                                     
Gross profit
      20,674         137,845       156,410       130,651  
                                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses
      14,540         56,288       81,314       82,710  
Research and development expenses
      14,741         56,148       89,455       90,805  
Restructuring and impairment charges
              439       13,370       12,084  
                                     
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
      (8,607 )       24,970       (27,729 )     (54,948 )
                                     
Other income (expenses)
                                   
Interest expense, net (contractual interest, net of $47,828 for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009)
      (1,258 )       (31,165 )     (76,119 )     (60,311 )
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
      9,338         43,437       (210,406 )     (4,732 )
Reorganization items, net
              804,573              
                                     
        8,080         816,845       (286,525 )     (65,043 )
                                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
      (527 )       841,815       (314,254 )     (119,991 )
                                     
Income tax expenses
      1,946         7,295       11,585       8,835  
                                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations
      (2,473 )       834,520       (325,839 )     (128,826 )
                                     
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
      510         6,586       (91,455 )     (51,724 )
                                     
Net income (loss)
    $ (1,963 )     $ 841,106     $ (417,294 )   $ (180,550 )
                                     
Dividends accrued on preferred units (contractual dividends of $11,819 for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009)
              6,317       13,264       12,031  
                                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common units
    $ (2,473 )     $ 828,203     $ (339,103 )   $ (140,857 )
                                     
Net income (loss) attributable to common units
    $ (1,963 )     $ 834,789     $ (430,558 )   $ (192,581 )
                                     
Earnings (loss) per common unit from continuing operations — Basic and diluted
    $ (0.01 )     $ 15.65     $ (6.43 )   $ (2.69 )
                                     
Earnings (loss) per common unit from discontinued operations — Basic and diluted
    $ 0.00       $ 0.12     $ (1.73 )   $ (0.99 )
                                     
Earnings (loss) per common unit — Basic and diluted
    $ (0.01 )     $ 15.77     $ (8.16 )   $ (3.68 )
                                     
Weighted average number of units — Basic and diluted
      300,862,764         52,923,483       52,768,614       52,297,192  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN UNITHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                                                 
                            Accumulated
       
                Additional
          Other
       
    Common Units     Paid-In
    Accumulated
    Comprehensive
       
    Units     Amount     Capital     deficit     Income (loss)     Total  
    (In thousands of US dollars, except unit data)  
 
Balance at January 1, 2007
    52,720,784     $ 52,721     $ 2,451     $ (370,314 )   $ 30,601     $ (284,541 )
                                                 
(Predecessor Company)
                                               
Exercise of unit options
    124,938       125       26                   151  
Repurchase of common units
    (1,500 )     (2 )     (4 )                 (6 )
Unit-based compensation
                604                   604  
Dividends accrued on preferred units
                      (12,031 )           (12,031 )
Impact on beginning accumulated deficit upon adoption of FIN 48
                      (1,554 )           (1,554 )
Comprehensive loss:
                                               
Net loss
                      (180,550 )           (180,550 )
Fair valuation of derivatives
                            (3,477 )     (3,477 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            3,925       3,925  
                                                 
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (180,102 )
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2007
    52,844,222     $ 52,844     $ 3,077     $ (564,449 )   $ 31,049     $ (477,479 )
                                                 
(Predecessor Company)
                                               
Exercise of unit options
    161,460       161       22                   183  
Repurchase of common units
    (82,199 )     (82 )     (414 )                 (496 )
Unit-based compensation
                465                   465  
Dividends accrued on preferred units
                      (13,264 )           (13,264 )
Comprehensive loss:
                                               
Net loss
                      (417,294 )           (417,294 )
Fair valuation of derivatives
                            (864 )     (864 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            120,950       120,950  
                                                 
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (297,208 )
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2008
    52,923,483     $ 52,923     $ 3,150     $ (995,007 )   $ 151,135     $ (787,799 )
                                                 
(Predecessor Company)
                                               
Unit-based compensation
                233                   233  
Cancellation of the Predecessor Company’s unit options
                166                   166  
Dividends accrued on preferred units
                      (6,317 )           (6,317 )
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                      841,106             841,106  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            (30,395 )     (30,395 )
Unrealized gains on investments
                            340       340  
                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                            811,051  
                                                 
Balance at October 25, 2009
    52,923,483     $ 52,923     $ 3,549     $ (160,218 )   $ 121,080     $ 17,334  
                                                 
(Predecessor Company)
                                               


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                            Accumulated
       
                Additional
          Other
       
    Common Units     Paid-In
    Accumulated
    Comprehensive
       
    Units     Amount     Capital     deficit     Income (loss)     Total  
    (In thousands of US dollars, except unit data)  
 
Fresh-start adjustments:
                                               
Cancellation of the Predecessor Company’s common units
    (52,923,483 )     (52,923 )     (3,549 )                 (56,472 )
Elimination of the Predecessor Company’s accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income
                      160,218       (121,080 )     39,138  
Issuance of new equity interests in connection with emergence from Chapter 11
    299,999,996       49,539       166,322                   215,861  
Issuance of new warrants in connection with emergence from Chapter 11
                2,533                   2,533  
                                                 
Balance at October 25, 2009
    299,999,996     $ 49,539     $ 168,855     $     $     $ 218,394  
                                                 
(Successor Company)
                                               
Unit-based compensation
    7,084,000       5,596       (155 )                 5,441  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net loss
                      (1,963 )           (1,963 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            (6,298 )     (6,298 )
Unrealized gains on investments
                            116       116  
                                                 
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (8,145 )
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2009
    307,083,996     $ 55,135     $ 168,700     $ (1,963 )   $ (6,182 )   $ 215,690  
                                                 
(Successor Company)
                                               
 
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MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                                     
      Successor       Predecessor  
      Two-Month
       
             
      Period
      Ten-Month
             
      Ended
      Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
      December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
      2009       2009     2008     2007  
      (In thousands of US dollars)  
Cash flows from operating activities
                                   
Net income (loss)
    $ (1,963 )     $ 841,106     $ (417,294 )   $ (180,550 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
                                   
Depreciation and amortization
      11,218         38,255       71,960       163,434  
Provision for severance benefits
      1,851         8,835       14,026       18,834  
Amortization of debt issuance costs
              836       16,290       3,919  
Loss (gain) on foreign currency translation, net
      (10,077 )       (44,224 )     215,571       5,398  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net
      17         95       (3,094 )     (68 )
Loss (gain) on disposal of intangible assets, net
      5         (9,230 )           (3,630 )
Restructuring and impairment charges
              (1,120 )     42,539       10,106  
Unit-based compensation
      2,199         233       465       604  
Cash used for reorganization items
      4,263         1,076              
Noncash reorganization items
              (805,649 )            
Other
      (667 )       2,722       (400 )     51  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                                   
Accounts receivable
      16,443         (12,930 )     31,025       (46,504 )
Inventories
      6,739         (1,163 )     11,174       (18,398 )
Other receivables
      1,755         31       1,016       971  
Deferred tax assets
      678         1,054       1,490       952  
Accounts payable
      (14,144 )       6,316       (5,063 )     26,442  
Other accounts payable
      (12,511 )       (11,452 )     (19,887 )     (6,021 )
Accrued expenses
      (5,687 )       28,295       23,953       (5,504 )
Long term other payable
      (877 )       507       121       114  
Other current assets
      3,192         5,896       7,401       9,840  
Other current liabilities
      1,188         39       1,295       5,007  
Payment of severance benefits
      (1,389 )       (4,320 )     (6,505 )     (7,151 )
Other
      (125 )       (516 )     (4,471 )     (1,557 )
                                     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before reorganization items
      2,108         44,692       (18,388 )     (23,711 )
                                     
Cash used for reorganization items
      (4,263 )       (1,076 )            
                                     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
      (2,155 )       43,616       (18,388 )     (23,711 )
                                     


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      Successor       Predecessor  
      Two-Month
       
             
      Period
      Ten-Month
             
      Ended
      Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
      December 31,
      October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
      2009       2009     2008     2007  
      (In thousands of US dollars)  
Cash flows from investing activities
                                   
Proceeds from disposal of plant, property and equipment
      37         329       3,122       364  
Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets
              9,375             4,204  
Purchase of plant, property and equipment
      (1,258 )       (7,513 )     (28,608 )     (85,294 )
Payment for intellectual property registration
      (70 )       (366 )     (1,052 )     (1,256 )
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
              11,409       (13,517 )      
Purchase of short-term financial instruments
      (329 )                    
Other
      23         (96 )     484       176  
                                     
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
      (1,597 )       13,138       (39,571 )     (81,806 )
                                     
Cash flows from financing activities
                                   
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
                    180,000       130,100  
Issuance of new common units pursuant to the reorganization plan
              35,280              
Issuance of old common units
                    183       151  
Repayment of short-term borrowings
              (33,250 )     (165,000 )     (50,100 )
Repurchase of old common units
                    (496 )     (6 )
                                     
Net cash provided by financing activities
              2,030       14,687       80,145  
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
      1,098         4,758       (17,036 )     544  
                                     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
      (2,654 )       63,542       (60,308 )     (24,828 )
                                     
Cash and cash equivalents
                                   
Beginning of the period
      67,579         4,037       64,345       89,173  
                                     
End of the period
    $ 64,925       $ 67,579     $ 4,037     $ 64,345  
                                     
Supplemental cash flow information
                                   
Cash paid for interest
    $ 955       $ 7,962     $ 39,276     $ 57,468  
                                     
Cash paid for income taxes
    $ 669       $ 8,074     $ 13,207     $ 5,680  
                                     
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
1.   General
 
The Company
 
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. The Company’s business is comprised of three key segments: Display Solutions, Power Solutions and Semiconductor Manufacturing Services. The Company’s Display Solutions products include display drivers for use in a wide range of flat panel displays and mobile multimedia devices. The Company’s Power Solutions products include discrete and integrated circuit solutions for power management in high-volume consumer applications. The Company’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides specialty analog and mixed-signal foundry services for fabless semiconductor companies that serve the consumer, computing and wireless end markets.
 
2.   Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11
 
On June 12, 2009, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (the “Parent”), MagnaChip Semiconductor B.V., MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and certain other subsidiaries of the Parent in the U.S. (the “Debtors”), filed a voluntary petition for relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The court approved a plan of reorganization proposed by the Creditors’ Committee on September 25, 2009 (the “Plan of Reorganization”), and the Plan of Reorganization became effective and the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings (the “Reorganization Proceedings”) on November 9, 2009 (the “Reorganization Effective Date”). On the Reorganization Effective Date, the Company implemented fresh-start reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 852, “Reorganizations,” formerly the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Statement of Position (“SOP”) 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code” (“ASC 852”).
 
All conditions required for the adoption of fresh-start reporting were met upon emergence from the Reorganization Proceedings on the Reorganization Effective Date. The Company is permitted to select an accounting convenience date (“the Fresh-Start Adoption Date”) proximate to the emergence date for purposes of fresh-start reporting, provided that an analysis of the activity between the date of emergence and an accounting convenience date does not result in a material difference in the fresh-start reporting results. The Company evaluated transaction activity between October 25, 2009 and the Reorganization Effective Date and concluded an accounting convenience date of October 25, 2009 which was the Company’s October accounting period end was appropriate. As a result, the fair value of the Predecessor Company’s assets became the new basis for the Successor Company’s consolidated statement of financial position as of the Fresh-Start Adoption Date, and all operations beginning on or after October 26, 2009 are related to the Successor Company.
 
As a result of the application of fresh-start reporting in accordance with ASC 852, the financial statements prior to and including October 25, 2009 represent the operations of the Predecessor Company and are not comparable with the financial statements for periods on or after October 25, 2009. References to the “Successor Company” refer to the Company on or after October 25, 2009, after giving effect to the application of fresh-start reporting. References to the “Predecessor Company” refer to the Company prior to and including October 25, 2009. See “Note 3 Fresh-Start Reporting” for further details.
 
The Plan of Reorganization provided for the satisfaction of claims against the Debtors through (i) the issuance of a new term loan in the amount of approximately $61.8 million in complete


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
satisfaction of the first lien lender claims arising from the senior secured credit facility, (ii) the conversion to Parent equity of all claims arising from the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, (iii) an offering of equity to the holders of the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and (iv) a cash payment to holders of unsecured claims. On the Reorganization Effective Date, among other events, (i) the liens and guarantees securing the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes were released and extinguished, (ii) funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. became the majority unitholder of Parent and (iii) the new term loan was evidenced by the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 6, 2009, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, Parent, the Subsidiary Guarantors, the Lenders party thereto, and Wilmington Trust FSB, as administrative agent for the Lenders and collateral agent for the secured parties.
 
During the period from the date of its Chapter 11 filing to the Fresh-Start Adoption Date (the “Pre-Emergence Period”), the Company recorded interest expense on pre-petition obligations only to the extent it believed the interest would be paid during the Reorganization Proceedings. Had the Company recorded interest expense based on its pre-petition contractual obligations pursuant to its Second Priority Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, interest expense would have increased by $16,663 thousand during the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009.
 
In addition, the Company’s Series B redeemable convertible preferred units were also subject to compromise and no dividends were accrued during the Pre-Emergence Period. Had the Company recorded dividends based on pre-petition contractual obligations, dividends accrued on preferred units would have increased by $5,502 thousand during the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009.
 
3.   Fresh-Start Reporting
 
Upon emergence from the Reorganization Proceedings, the Company adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance with ASC 852. The Company’s emergence from the Reorganization Proceedings resulted in a new reporting entity with no retained earnings or accumulated deficit. Accordingly, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for periods prior to and including October 25, 2009 are not comparable to consolidated financial statements presented on or after October 25, 2009.
 
Fresh-start reporting reflects the value of the Company as determined in the confirmed Plan of Reorganization. Under fresh-start reporting, the Company’s asset values were remeasured and allocated in conformity with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” formerly Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141(R) “Business Combinations ” (“ASC 805”). Fresh-start reporting required that all liabilities, other than deferred taxes and severance benefits, be stated at fair value or at the present values of the amounts to be paid using appropriate market interest rates. Deferred taxes are determined in conformity with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” formerly SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”).
 
Estimates of fair value represent the Company’s best estimates based on its valuation models, which incorporated industry data and trends and relevant market rates and transactions. The estimates and assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide assurance that the estimates, assumptions and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
 
To facilitate the calculation of the enterprise value of the Successor Company, the Company prepared a valuation analysis for the Successor Company’s common units as of the Reorganization


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Effective Date. The enterprise valuation used a discounted cash flow analysis which measures the projected multi-year free cash flows of the Company to arrive at an enterprise value.
 
In the course of valuation analysis, financial and other information, including prospective financial information obtained from management and from various public, financial and industry sources was relied upon. The basis of the discounted cash flow analysis used in developing the total enterprise value was based on the Company’s prepared projections, which included a variety of estimates and assumptions. While the Company considers such estimates and assumptions reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and, therefore, may not be realized. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have had a significant effect on the determination of the Company’s fair value. Assumptions used in our valuation models that have the most significant effect on our estimated fair value include discount rates and future cash flow projections.
 
Discount rate — The discount rate is an overall rate based upon the individual rates of return for invested capital components of the Company (such as rate of return on debt capital and rate of return on common equity capital). As the Company is emerging from bankruptcy and, therefore, has some of the characteristics of a distressed company, the Company incorporated an alpha factor in its calculation of an industry based discount rate, to better reflect the return that an investor would require for an investment in a company. The resulting discount rate of 46.7% approximates the venture capital rate of return required by investors in companies with similar risk profiles as the Company.
 
Cash flow projections — The Company projected its future cash flow on various assumptions depending on the nature of cash flow components. Some of the major accounts projected were based on the following assumptions.
 
  •  Revenue — The Company based 2009 and 2010 revenue on the historical ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the Company’s business plan. For the subsequent four years, revenue projections were based on market growth trends and plans for market share growth. Overall, the Company projected a compound revenue growth for this purpose of 12% for the period between 2009 and 2014.
 
  •  Cost of Sales — The Company estimated three sub-components — variable cost, depreciation and other fixed costs. Variable cost was defined as those cost elements directly in proportion to sales and estimated as a certain percentage of projected sales. Depreciation is estimated considering expected depreciation of existing assets and depreciation of assets from the Company’s capital expenditure forecast. Other fixed costs are assumed to be increased by a fixed percentage which was implied by the CPI (Consumer Price Index) rate increases during the projection period. The Company projected cost of sales for the periods between 2009 and 2014 to vary between 70.1% and 62.6%.
 
  •  Working capital changes — Working capital levels were estimated on the historical levels and benchmarking.
 
  •  Capital expenditures — Capital expenditures for 2009 and 2010 was determined based on the Company’s capital expenditure forecast. The Company assumed that the capital expenditure level for subsequent years would be determined at 5% of its future projected revenue.
 
The following fresh-start condensed consolidated balance sheet illustrates the financial effects on the Company resulting from the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization and the adoption of fresh-start reporting. This fresh-start condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects the effect of


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
consummating the transactions contemplated in the Plan of Reorganization, including issuance of certain securities, incurrence of new indebtedness, discharge and repayment of old indebtedness and other cash payments.
 
The effects of the Plan of Reorganization and fresh-start reporting on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet are as follows:
 
                                 
    Predecessor                 Successor (*)  
    October 25,
    Effects of
    Fresh-Start
    October 25,
 
    2009     Plan     Valuation     2009  
 
Assets
                               
Current assets
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 14,610     $ 52,969 (a,b,f,j)   $     $ 67,579  
Restricted cash
    52,015       (52,015 )(b)            
Accounts receivable, net
    89,314                   89,314  
Inventories, net
    51,389             17,903 (n)     69,292  
Other receivables
    5,189                   5,189  
Other current assets
    17,477       (179 )(c)     (1,233 )(o)     16,065  
                                 
Total current assets
    229,994       775       16,670       247,439  
                                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    172,358             (13,940 )(p)     158,418  
Intangible assets, net
    26,886             28,314 (q)     55,200  
Other non-current assets
    23,947       235 (d)     355 (r)     24,537  
                                 
Total assets
  $ 453,185     $ 1,010     $ 31,399     $ 485,594  
                                 
Liabilities and Unitholders’ Equity
                               
Current liabilities
                               
Accounts payable
  $ 77,395     $     $     $ 77,395  
Other accounts payable
    13,515       506 (e)           14,021  
Accrued expenses
    22,621       6,383 (f)           29,004  
Short-term borrowings
    95,000       (95,000 )(a)            
Current portion of long-term debt-new
          463 (a)           463  
Other current liabilities
    3,533                   3,533  
Liabilities subject to compromise
    798,043       (798,043 )(g)            
                                 
Total current liabilities
    1,010,107       (885,691 )           124,416  
                                 
Long-term debt-new
          61,287 (a)           61,287  
Accrued severance benefits, net
    71,029                   71,029  
Other non-current liabilities
    10,468                   10,468  
                                 
Total liabilities
    1,091,604       (824,404 )           267,200  
                                 


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
                                 
    Predecessor                 Successor (*)  
    October 25,
    Effects of
    Fresh-Start
    October 25,
 
    2009     Plan     Valuation     2009  
 
Commitments and contingencies
                               
Series A redeemable convertible preferred units
                       
Series B redeemable convertible preferred units subject to compromise
    148,986       (148,986 )(h)            
                                 
Total redeemable convertible preferred units
    148,986       (148,986 )            
                                 
Unitholders’ equity
                               
Common units-old
    52,923       (52,923 )(i)            
Common units-new
          49,539 (g,j)           49,539  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,383       166 (s)            
              (3,549 )(i)            
            2,533 (g)            
            166,322 (m)           168,855  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    (964,791 )     160,218 (k)            
            773,174 (l)     31,399 (l)      
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    121,080       (121,080 )(k)            
                                 
Total unitholders’ equity
    (787,405 )     974,400       31,399       218,394  
                                 
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and unitholders’ equity
  $ 453,185     $ 1,010     $ 31,399     $ 485,594  
                                 
 
 
(a) To record the issuance of a new term loan in the amount of $61,750 thousand and 35% cash payment of $33,250 thousand in complete satisfaction of the first lien lender claims arising from the senior secured credit facility (short-term borrowings) of $95,000 thousand. The new term loan was accounted for as current portion of long-term debt of $463 thousand and long-term debt of $61,287 thousand.
 
(b) Cash in Korea Exchange Bank account of $52,015 thousand, restricted under forbearance agreement, was released from restriction according to the debt restructuring by the Plan of Reorganization.
 
(c) To record impairment of remaining capitalized costs of $166 thousand in connection with entering into the senior secured credit facility, impairment of prepaid agency fee of $14 thousand of the senior secured credit facility and capitalization of costs of $1 thousand in connection with the issuance of the new term loan.
 
(d) To record capitalization of costs of $235 thousand in connection with the issuance of the new term loan.
 
(e) To record capitalization of costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the new term loan of $236 thousand and 10% of the general unsecured claims of $270 thousand to be settled in cash.
 
(f) To record professional fees of $7,459 thousand incurred in relation to the Reorganization Proceeding of which $1,076 thousand was paid in cash with the remainder of $6,383 thousand recorded as accrued expenses.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
 
(g) To record the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise of $798,043 thousand and the issuances of new common units of $14,259 thousand and new warrants of $2,533 thousand. Current portion of long-term debt of $750,000 thousand and its accrued interest of $45,341 thousand as of October 25, 2009 were discharged in exchange for new common units representing 6% of the Successor Company’s outstanding common units of $14,259 thousand to two classes of creditors of the Company and new warrants representing 5% of the Successor Company’s outstanding common units of $2,533 thousand to two classes of creditors of the Company. General unsecured claims of $2,702 thousand were also discharged in exchange for a cash payment equal to 10% of the allowed claims of $270 thousand.
 
(h) To record the retirement of Series B redeemable convertible preferred units of $148,986 thousand without consideration in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
 
(i) To record the retirement of old equity interests without consideration in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
 
(j) To record the issuances of new common units of $35,280 thousand.
 
(k) To record the elimination of the Predecessor Company’s accumulated deficit of $160,218 thousand and accumulated other comprehensive income of $121,080 thousand.
 
(l) To record reorganization items, net of $804,573 thousand.
 
(m) To record $166,322 thousand of additional paid-in capital. Reconciliation of total enterprise value to the reorganization value of the Company, determination of goodwill and additional paid-in capital and allocation of the total enterprise value to common unitholders are as below:
 
         
Total value attributable to debt and equity (1)
  $ 212,564  
Plus: cash and cash equivalents
    67,579  
Plus: liabilities
    205,451  
         
Reorganization value of the Company’s total assets
    485,594  
Fair value of the Company’s total assets
    485,594  
         
Goodwill
  $  
         
Reorganization value of the Company’s total assets
  $ 485,594  
Less: liabilities
    (205,450 )
Less: new term loan
    (61,750 )
         
New warrants issued
    2,533  
New common units
    49,539  
         
Additional paid-in capital
  $ 166,322  
Enterprise value allocated to common unitholders
  $ 215,861  
 
(1) The Plan of Reorganization, which was confirmed by the bankruptcy court, includes an estimated total value attributable to debt and equity of $225.0 million. This amount does not include cash balances and non-financial liabilities as of the Reorganization Effective Date.
 
(n) To record the fair value of inventories, net, as estimated by the Predecessor Company, fair value of finished goods was estimated by subtracting from average selling prices the sum of costs of disposal and a reasonable profit allowance for the selling effort. Fair value of work-in-process was estimated by subtracting from average selling prices the sum of costs to complete, costs of disposal and a reasonable profit allowance for the completing and selling effort based on profit for similar finished goods. Fair value of raw materials was estimated by current replacement costs.


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
 
(o) To record the fair value of advance payments as estimated by the Predecessor Company. For the value of advance payments, the Orderly Liquidation Value (“OLV”) was estimated using the cost and market approaches.
 
(p) To record the fair value of property, plant and equipment, net as estimated by the Predecessor Company. For the value of certain fixed assets, the OLV was estimated using the cost and market approaches. This premise of value was chosen given the fact that the Company was just emerging from bankruptcy proceedings.
 
(q) To record the fair value of intangible assets, net as estimated by the Predecessor Company. Discrete valuations of each of the reporting units’ identified intangible assets related to technology, contracts, trade names, customer-based intangible assets and acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) were performed using the excess earnings method or the royalty savings method.
 
(r) To record the Predecessor Company’s other non-current assets at their estimated fair value using observable market data.
 
(s) To record the immediately recognized unit-based compensation of $166 thousand, which is attributable to old unit options which were cancelled without consideration in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
 
(*) The following table summarizes the allocation of fair value of the assets and liabilities at emergence as shown in the reorganized consolidated balance sheet as of October 25, 2009:
 
         
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 67,579  
Accounts receivable, net
    89,314  
Inventories, net
    69,292  
Other receivables
    5,189  
Other current assets
    16,065  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    158,418  
Intangible assets, net
    55,200  
Other non-current assets
    24,537  
         
Total assets
    485,594  
Less: current liabilities (including current portion of long-term debt)
    (124,416 )
Less: long-term debt
    (61,287 )
Less: non-current liabilities
    (81,497 )
         
Total liabilities assumed
    (267,200 )
         
Net assets acquired
  $ 218,394  
         
 
4.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
 
In preparing the consolidated financial statements for the Predecessor Company and Successor Company, the Company applied ASC 852, which requires that the financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 filing distinguish transactions and events that were directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain expenses,


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that were realized or incurred in the Reorganization Proceedings were recorded in reorganization items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
Significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company including its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and disclosures. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the fair valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities, fair valuation of common units, the useful life of property, plant and equipment, allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, contingent liabilities, inventory valuation, restructuring accrual and impairment of long-lived assets. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The Company has assessed in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” formerly SFAS No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation” (“ASC 830”), the functional currency of each of its subsidiaries in Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and has designated the U.S. dollar to be their respective functional currencies. The Company and its other subsidiaries are utilizing their local currencies as their functional currencies. The financial statements of the subsidiaries in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into the U.S. dollar in accordance with ASC 830. All the assets and liabilities are translated to the U.S. dollar at the end-of-period exchange rates. Capital accounts are determined to be of a permanent nature and are therefore translated using historical exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates for the respective periods. Foreign currency translation adjustments arising from differences in exchange rates from period to period are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment account in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) of unitholders’ equity. Gains and losses due to transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are included as a component of other income (expense) in the statement of operations.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less.
 
Restricted Cash
 
Restricted cash of $11,768 thousand as of December 31, 2008 was cash in Korea Exchange Bank account and restricted in use according to the forbearance agreement with secured parties in relation to short-term borrowings of $95,000 thousand. Deposit accounts maintained with Korea


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Exchange Bank were subject to a perfected lien in the name of the collateral trustee for the benefit of the secured parties and were frozen pursuant to the terms of an acceleration notice.
 
According to the debt restructuring by the Plan of Reorganization as described in Note 3, cash in Korea Exchange Bank account of $52,015 thousand was released from restriction on the Reorganization Effective Date.
 
Accounts Receivable Reserves
 
An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on the aggregate estimated uncollectability of the Company’s accounts receivable. The Company records an allowance for cash returns, included within accounts receivable, net, based on the historical experience of the amount of goods that will be returned and refunded. In addition, the Company also includes in accounts receivable, an allowance for additional products that may have to be provided, free of charge, to compensate customers for products that do not meet previously agreed yield criteria, the low yield compensative reserve.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the average cost method, which approximates the first in, first out method (“FIFO”). If net realizable value is less than cost at the balance sheet date, the carrying amount is reduced to the realizable value, and the difference is recognized as a loss on valuation of inventories within cost of sales. Inventory reserves are established when conditions indicate that the net realizable value is less than costs due to physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes based on individual facts and circumstances. Reserves are also established for excess inventory based on inventory levels in excess of six months of projected demand, as judged by management, for each specific product.
 
In addition, as prescribed in ASC 330, “Inventory,” formerly SFAS No. 151 “Inventory costs,” the cost of inventories is determined based on the normal capacity of each fabrication facility. In case the capacity utilization is lower than a certain level that management believes to be normal, the fixed overhead costs per production unit which exceeds those under normal capacity are charged to cost of sales rather than capitalized as inventories.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as set forth below.
 
     
Buildings
  30 - 40 years
Building related structures
  10 - 20 years
Machinery and equipment
  5 - 10 years
Vehicles and others
  5 years
 
Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures that enhance the value or significantly extend the useful lives of the related assets are capitalized.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
The Company reviews property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” formerly SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“ASC 360”). Recoverability is measured by comparing its carrying amount with the future net cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and the fair value of assets using the present value of the future net cash flows generated by the respective long-lived assets.
 
Restructuring Charges
 
The Company recognizes restructuring charges in accordance with ASC 420, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations,” formerly SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“ASC 420”). Certain costs and expenses related to exit or disposal activities are recorded as restructuring charges when liabilities for those costs and expenses are incurred.
 
Lease Transactions
 
The Company accounts for lease transactions as either operating leases or capital leases, depending on the terms of the underlying lease agreements. Machinery and equipment acquired under capital lease agreements are recorded at the lower of the present value of future minimum lease payments and estimated fair value of leased property. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. In addition, the aggregate lease payments are recorded as capital lease obligations, net of unaccrued interest. Interest is amortized over the lease period using the effective interest rate method. Leases that do not qualify as capital leases are classified as operating leases, and the related rental payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of leased property and lease term.
 
Software
 
The Company capitalizes certain external costs that are incurred to purchase and implement internal-use computer software. Direct costs relating to the development of software for internal use are capitalized after technological feasibility has been established, in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other,” formerly Statements of Position (“SOP”) No. 98-1,Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use” (“ASC 350”). Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the software’s estimated useful life, which is usually five years.
 
Intangible Assets
 
Intangible assets other than intellectual property include technology and customer relationships which are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from four to eight years. Other intellectual property assets acquired represent rights under patents, trademarks and property use rights and are amortized over the periods of benefit, ranging up to ten years, on a straight-line basis.
 
Goodwill
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
formerly SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“ASC 350”). In the first step, the fair value of a reporting unit is compared to the carrying amount of such reporting unit. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, a potential impairment condition exists. In the second step, impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill over the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and thus the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary.
 
Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments
 
The Company has adopted and follows ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) for measurement and disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments. ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of fair value hierarchy defined by ASC 820 are:
 
Level 1 — Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
 
Level 2 — Inputs (other than quoted market prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.
 
Level 3 — Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. Valuation of instruments includes unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.
 
As defined by ASC 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale, which was further clarified as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (“an exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable and other accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
 
The fair value of the Successor Company’s available for sale securities is based on the quoted prices in an active market and was $0.7 million as of December 31, 2009. The estimated fair value of the Predecessor Company’s debt was $33.5 million as of December 31, 2008. The fair value estimates presented herein were based on market interest rates and other market information available to management as of each balance sheet date presented. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Approximate fair values do not take into consideration expenses that could be incurred in an actual settlement. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Accrued Severance Benefits
 
The majority of accrued severance benefits is for employees in the Company’s Korean subsidiary. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, most employees and executive officers with one or more years of service are entitled to severance benefits upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and rate of pay. As of December 31, 2009, 98% of all employees of the Company were eligible for severance benefits.
 
Accrued severance benefits are funded through a group severance insurance plan. The amounts funded under this insurance plan are classified as a reduction of the accrued severance benefits. Subsequent accruals are to be funded at the discretion of the Company.
 
In accordance with the National Pension Act of the Republic of Korea, a certain portion of accrued severance benefits is deposited with the National Pension Fund and deducted from the accrued severance benefits. The contributed amount is paid to employees from the National Pension Fund upon their retirement.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered and title and risk of loss have transferred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Utilizing these criteria, product revenue is recognized either upon shipment, upon delivery of the product at the customer’s location or upon customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the arrangements, when the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Certain sale arrangements include customer acceptance provisions that require written notification of acceptance within the pre-determined period from the date of delivery of the product. If the pre-determined period has ended without written notification, customer acceptance is deemed to have occurred pursuant to the underlying sales arrangements. In such cases, the Company recognizes revenue the earlier of the written notification or the pre-determined period from date of delivery. The Company’s revenue recognition policy is consistent across its product lines, marketing venues, and all geographic areas.
 
In accordance with revenue recognition guidance, any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer is presented in the statements of income on a net basis (excluded from revenues).
 
The Company’s customers can return defective products, including products that do not meet the yield criteria. The Company accrues for the estimated costs that may be incurred for the defective products. In addition, the Company offers discounts to customers who make early payments. The Company estimates the amount to be paid to customers based on historical experience and expected rate of discount. The estimated discount amount is recorded as a deduction from net sales.
 
Other than product warranty obligations and customer acceptance provisions, sales contracts do not include any other post-shipment obligations that could have an impact on revenue recognition. In addition, the Company does not currently provide any credits, rebates or price protection or similar privileges that could have an impact on revenue recognition.
 
All amounts billed to a customer related to shipping and handling are classified as sales while all costs incurred by the Company for shipping and handling are classified as selling expenses. The amounts charged to selling expenses were $207 thousand, $752 thousand, $1,295 thousand and $1,407 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Derivative Financial instruments
 
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” formerly SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“ASC 815”). This Statement requires the recognition of all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value.
 
Under the provisions of ASC 815, the Company may designate a derivative instrument as hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to a particular risk (a “cash flow hedge”) or hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability (a “fair value hedge”). Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows the effective portion of a derivative instrument’s gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the consolidated statements of operations and requires that a company formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of the transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment. Both at the inception of a hedge and on an ongoing basis, a hedge must be expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows or fair value attributable to the underlying risk being hedged. If the Company determines that a derivative instrument is no longer highly effective as a hedge, it discontinues hedge accounting prospectively and future changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in current earnings. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness at the end of each quarter.
 
In accordance with ASC 815, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are cash flows hedges are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the period in which the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of a derivative instrument’s change in fair value are immediately recognized in earnings. Derivative instruments that do not qualify, or cease to qualify, as hedges must be adjusted to fair value and the adjustments are recorded through net income (loss).
 
Advertising
 
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $25 thousand, $70 thousand, $165 thousand and $146 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
Product Warranties
 
The Company records, in other current liabilities, warranty liabilities for the estimated costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty. This warranty covers defective products, and related liabilities are accrued when product revenues are recognized. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and repair costs per claim to satisfy the Company’s warranty obligation. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, the Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts when necessary.
 
Research and Development
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the IPR&D asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the IPR&D asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. After an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of the IPR&D asset will be its new accounting basis. Subsequent reversal of a previously recognized impairment loss is prohibited. The initial determination and subsequent evaluation for impairment of the IPR&D asset requires management to make significant judgments and estimates. Once the IPR&D projects have been completed or abandoned, the useful life of the IPR&D asset is determined and amortized accordingly.
 
Licensed Patents and Technologies
 
The Company has entered into a number of royalty agreements to license patents and technology used in the design of its products. The Company carries two types of royalties, lump-sum or running basis. Lump-sum royalties which require initial payments, usually paid in installments, represent a non-refundable commitment, such that the total present value of these payments is recorded as a liability upon execution of the agreements and the costs are amortized over the contract period using the straight-line method.
 
Running royalty is paid based on the revenue of related products sold by the Company. For example, the Company entered into an agreement with a semiconductor design company, who comprised 88.4%, 94.4%, 92.4% and 88.2% of total running royalty expenses in the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Pursuant to the agreement with the semiconductor design company, royalty rates range from 2.5% to 6% of the related product revenue and payment is made monthly. The royalty payments are charged to the statements of operations as incurred.
 
Unit-Based Compensation
 
The Company follows the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation,” formerly SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment (revised 2004)” (“ASC 718”). Under ASC 718, unit-based compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. As permitted under ASC 718, the Company elected to recognize compensation expense for all options with graded vesting based on the graded attribution method.
 
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing-model to measure the grant-date-fair-value of options. The Black-Scholes model requires certain assumptions to determine an option’s fair value, including expected term, risk free interest, expected volatility and fair value of underlying common unit. The expected term of each option grant was based on employees’ expected exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior and the risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for the period corresponding with the expected term at the time of grant. The expected volatility was estimated using historical volatility of share prices of similar public entities. No dividends were assumed for this calculation of option value. The Company estimates the fair value of the underlying common unit because there is no public trading market for its common units.
 
Earnings per Unit
 
In accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” formerly SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share” (ASC 260), the Company computes basic earnings from continuing operations per unit and basic earnings per unit by dividing income from continuing operations available to common unitholders and net income available to common unitholders, respectively, by the weighted average number of common


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
units outstanding during the period which would include, to the extent their effect is dilutive, redeemable convertible preferred units, options to purchase common units and restricted units. Diluted earnings per unit reflect the dilution of potential common units outstanding during the period. In determining the hypothetical units repurchased, the Company uses the average unit price for the period.
 
Income Taxes
 
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC has elected to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to income taxes on its income. Taxes on its income are the responsibility of the individual equity owners of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC. The Company operates a number of subsidiaries that are subject to local income taxes in those markets.
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” formerly SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in a company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable for the period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
 
The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” codified as ASC 740, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with this interpretation is a two-step process. In the first step, recognition, the Company determines whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step addresses measurement of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not criteria. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of greater than 50 percent of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Differences between tax positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements will generally result in (a) an increase in a liability for income taxes payable or a reduction of an income tax refund receivable, (b) a reduction in a deferred tax asset or an increase in a deferred tax liability or (c) both (a) and (b). Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met. Use of a valuation allowance as described in ASC 740 is not an appropriate substitute for the de-recognition of a tax position. The requirement to assess the need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on sufficiency of future taxable income is unchanged by this interpretation.
 
Segment Information
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services segment provides for wafer foundry services to clients. The Power Solutions segment’s products are designed for applications such as mobile phones, LCD televisions and desktop computers, and allow electronics manufacturers to achieve specific design goals of high efficiency and low standby power consumption. Net sales and gross profit for the “All other” category primarily relate to certain business activities that do not constitute operating or reportable segments.
 
The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) as defined by ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” formerly SFAS 131, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“ASC 280”), allocates resources to and assesses the performance of each segment using information about its revenue and gross profit. The Company does not identify or allocate assets by segments, nor does the CODM evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. In addition, the Company does not allocate operating expenses, interest income or expense, other income or expense, or income tax expenses to the segments. Management does not evaluate segments based on these criteria.
 
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced the closure of its Imaging Solutions reporting unit. As of December 31, 2008, the Imaging Solutions business segment qualified as a discontinued operation component of the Company under ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” formerly SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“ASC 360”). Accordingly, the results of operations of the Imaging Solutions business and reportable segment have been classified as discontinued operations. All prior period information has been reclassified to reflect this presentation on the statements of operations. Unless noted otherwise, discussions in these notes pertain to the Company’s continuing operations.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral for customers on accounts receivable. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, but historically has not experienced significant losses related to individual customers or groups of customers in any particular industry or geographic area. The Company derives a substantial portion of its revenues from export sales through its overseas subsidiaries in Asia, North America and Europe.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 105 “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” which establishes the Accounting Standards Codification as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The subsequent issuances of new standards will be in the form of Accounting Standards Updates that will be included in the codification. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since the codification is not intended to change GAAP.
 
In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 855 “Subsequent Events,” which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, this guidance provides (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” formerly Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), which replaces FASB Statement No. 141. ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. This guidance also establishes disclosure requirements that enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. ASC 805 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008. This guidance requires the fair value of acquired IPR&D to be recorded as indefinite lived intangibles. IPR&D was previously expensed at the time of the acquisition. The adoption of ASC 805 had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations through the recognition of $9.7 million of IPR&D as intangibles.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC 810, “Consolidation,” formerly SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statement — amendments of ARB No. 51” (“ASC 810”). ASC 810 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. ASC 810 also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. ASC 810 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. This guidance is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of ASC 810 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” formerly SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“ASC 820”) on January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009 for financial assets and liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, respectively. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a market-based framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 is applicable whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or permits assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value. ASC 820 does not expand or require any new fair value measures, however the application of this guidance may change current practice. The adoption of ASC 820 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
 
In April 2008, the FASB issued ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other,” formerly FSP FAS 142-3,Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” ASC 350 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” ASC 350 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASC 350 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 810, “Consolidation,” formerly SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (“SFAS No. 167”) (“ASC 810”), which (1) replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity with an approach that is primarily qualitative, (2) requires ongoing assessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and (3) requires additional disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement in variable interest entities. The Company is required to adopt ASC 810 as of the beginning of 2010. The Company is evaluating the potential impact the adoption of ASC 810 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
5.   Reorganization Related Items
 
In accordance with ASC 852, the financial statements for the Predecessor Company periods distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the Company. In connection with the bankruptcy proceedings, implementation of the Plan of Reorganization and adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recorded the following reorganization income (expense) items:
 
         
    Predecessor
    Ten-Month Period
    Ended October 25,
    2009
 
Professional fees
  $ (7,459 )
Revaluation of assets
    31,399  
Effects of the plan of reorganization
    780,981  
Write-off of debt issuance costs
    (166 )
Others
    (182 )
         
Total
  $ 804,573  
         
 
Included in reorganization items, net for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 was the Predecessor Company’s gain recognized from the effects of the Plan of Reorganization. The gain results from the difference between the Predecessor Company’s carrying amount of remaining pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise and the amounts to be distributed pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization. The gain from the effects of the Plan of Reorganization is comprised of the following:
 
         
    Predecessor
    Ten-Month Period
    Ended October 25,
    2009
 
Discharge of liabilities subject to compromise
  $ 798,043  
Issuance of new common units
    (14,259 )
Issuance of new warrants
    (2,533 )
Accrual of amounts to be settled in cash
    (270 )
         
Gain from the effects of the Plan of Reorganization
  $ 780,981  
         
 
Liabilities subject to compromise represent the liabilities of the Company incurred prior to the petition date, except those that will not be impaired under the Plan of Reorganization. Liabilities subject to compromise consisted of the following at October 25, 2009.
 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
         
    Predecessor
    October 25,
    2009
 
General unsecured claims
  $ 2,702  
Current portion of long-term debt-old
    750,000  
Accrued interest on current portion of long-term debt
    45,341  
         
Total
  $ 798,043  
         
 
6.   Fair Value Measurements
 
ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. The Company adopted ASC 820 on January 1, 2008 for financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820 requires, among other things, the Company’s valuation techniques used to measure fair value to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This guidance was applied prospectively to the valuation of assets and liabilities on and after the effective dates of this guidance.
 
There are three general valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value, as described below:
 
(A) Market approach — Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities;
 
(B) Cost approach — Based on the amount that currently would be required to reproduce or replace the service capacity of an asset (reproduction cost or replacement cost); and
 
(C) Income approach — Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about the future amounts (includes present value techniques, option-pricing models, the excess earnings method, and the royalty savings method).
 
I. Net present value method is an income approach where a stream of expected cash flows is discounted at an appropriate discount rate.
 
II. The excess earnings method is a variation of the income approach where the value of a specific asset is isolated from its contributory assets.
 
III. The royalty savings method is a variation of the income approach where the underlying premise is that an intangible asset’s fair value is equal to the present value of the cost savings (royalties) achieved by owning the asset.
 
Fair value information for each major category of assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis as part of fresh-start reporting during the period is listed in the following table. The Company remeasured its assets and liabilities at fair value on the Reorganization Effective Date as required by ASC 852 using the guidance for measurement found in ASC 805. The gains and losses

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
related to these fair value adjustments were recorded by the Predecessor Company. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period included:
 
                                             
    Successor      
          Quoted Prices
                       
          in Active
    Significant
                 
          Markets for
    Other
    Significant
           
    As of
    Identical
    Observable
    Unobservable
    Total
     
    October 25,
    Assets
    Inputs
    Inputs
    Gains
    Valuation
    2009     (Level 1)    
(Level 2)
    (Level 3)    
(Losses)
   
Technique
 
ASSETS
                                           
Other current assets
  $ 439                     $ 439     $ (1,233 )   (B), (C)-I
Inventories
                                           
Finished goods
    10,078             $ 10,078               2,557     (A), (C)-I
Semi-finished goods and work-in-process
    52,309               52,309               15,346     (A), (B), (C)-I
Property, plant and equipment
                                           
Land
    14,902                       14,902       5,091     (A), (C)-I
Building
    71,007                       71,007       (25,113 )   (A), (C)-I
Furniture and fixture
    1,435                       1,435       (4,771 )   (B), (C)-I
Machinery and equipment
    69,664                       69,664       14,867     (B), (C)-I
Structure
    119                       119       (1,814 )   (B), (C)-I
Other tangible assets
    1,291                       1,291       (2,200 )   (B), (C)-I
Intangible assets
                                           
Technology
    14,745                       14,745       13,095     (C)-I, II, III
Customer relationships
    26,100                       26,100       3,132     (C)-I, II
Intellectual property assets
    4,655                       4,655       2,387     (C)-I, III
In-process research and development
    9,700                       9,700       9,700     (C)-I, II
Other non-current assets
    2,270               2,270               355     (A)
                                             
                                    $ 31,399      
                                             
 
Carrying amounts of the other assets and liabilities except those in the above table equal their fair values.
 
For details of key assumptions and inputs applied by the Company for above fair valuation, see “Note 3 Fresh-Start Reporting.”


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
7.   Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 consisted of the following:
 
                     
      Successor     Predecessor
      December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2008
Accounts receivable
    $ 74,516       $ 67,186  
Notes receivable
      3,260         12,450  
Less:
                   
Allowances for doubtful accounts
      (377 )       (1,569 )
Cash return reserve
      (1,729 )       (671 )
Low yield compensation reserve
      (1,437 )       (1,101 )
                     
Accounts receivable, net
    $ 74,233       $ 76,295  
                     
 
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts for each period are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Beginning balance
    $       $ (1,569 )     $ (1,367 )     $ (1,418 )
Bad debt expense
      (379 )       (723 )       (503 )       (161 )
Write off
                      104         208  
Translation adjustments
      2         (40 )       197         4  
                                         
Ending balance
    $ (377 )     $ (2,332 )     $ (1,569 )     $ (1,367 )
                                         
 
Changes in cash return reserve for each period are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Beginning balance
    $ (1,545 )     $ (671 )     $ (914 )     $ (1,450 )
Addition to reserve
      (648 )       (4,476 )       (3,385 )       (2,509 )
Payment made
      484         3,722         3,393         3,040  
Translation adjustments
      (20 )       (120 )       235         5  
                                         
Ending balance
    $ (1,729 )     $ (1,545 )     $ (671 )     $ (914 )
                                         


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Changes in low yield compensation reserve for each period are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Beginning balance
    $ (1,213 )     $ (1,101 )     $ (1,260 )     $ (2,482 )
Addition to reserve
      (715 )       (1,759 )       (1,854 )       (1,307 )
Payment made
      507         1,724         1,663         2,523  
Translation adjustments
      (16 )       (77 )       350         6  
                                         
Ending balance
    $ (1,437 )     $ (1,213 )     $ (1,101 )     $ (1,260 )
                                         
 
8.   Inventories
 
Inventories as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:
 
                     
      Successor     Predecessor
      December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2008
Finished goods
    $ 19,474       $ 22,694  
Semi-finished goods and work-in-process
      42,604         49,814  
Raw materials
      5,844         7,471  
Materials in-transit
      64         206  
Less: inventory reserve
      (4,579 )       (33,075 )
                     
Inventories, net
    $ 63,407       $ 47,110  
                     
 
Changes in inventory reserve for each period are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Beginning balance
    $       $ (33,075 )     $ (8,620 )     $ (11,652 )
Change in reserve
      (4,952 )       8,081         (34,869 )       1,101  
Write off
      391         11,297         4,992         1,888  
Translation adjustments
      (18 )       17         5,422         43  
                                         
Ending balance
    $ (4,579 )     $ (13,680 )     $ (33,075 )     $ (8,620 )
                                         


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
9.   Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 are comprised of the following:
 
                     
      Successor     Predecessor
      December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2008
Buildings and related structures
    $ 72,076       $ 111,933  
Machinery and equipment
      71,505         318,440  
Vehicles and others
      3,043         40,422  
                     
        146,624         470,795  
Less: accumulated depreciation
      (5,388 )       (296,038 )
Land
      15,101         9,198  
                     
Property, plant and equipment, net
    $ 156,337       $ 183,955  
                     
 
Aggregate depreciation expenses totaled $5,389 thousand, $28,649 thousand, $47,707 thousand and $129,870 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
Property, plant and equipment are pledged as collateral for the new term loan of Successor Company and for the senior secured revolving credit facility and Second Priority Senior Secured Notes of Predecessor Company to a maximum of $780 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
10.   Intangible assets
 
Intangible assets at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
 
                     
      Successor     Predecessor
      December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2008
Technology
    $ 14,942       $ 14,156  
Customer relationships
      26,448         112,167  
Intellectual property assets
      4,779         6,011  
In-process research and development
      9,829          
Less: accumulated amortization
      (5,840 )       (97,442 )
                     
Intangible assets, net
    $ 50,158       $ 34,892  
                     
 
Aggregate amortization expenses for intangible assets totaled $5,829 thousand, $9,606 thousand, $24,254 thousand and $33,564 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five years is $25,182 thousand in 2010, $11,328 thousand in 2011, $6,402 thousand in 2012, $5,554 thousand in 2013 and $1,096 thousand in 2014.
 
Intangible assets are pledged as collateral for the new term loan of the Successor Company and for the senior secured revolving credit facility and Second Priority Senior Secured Notes of the Predecessor Company as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
As part of its application of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized fair value associated with IPR&D of $9,700 thousand. The Company accounted for IPR&D as an indefinite-lived intangible


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
asset until completion or abandonment of the associated research and development (“R&D”) projects. The IPR&D charges incurred by the Company’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Services (“SMS”) segment related to design of a product to the point that it met specific technical requirements, directly targeted at customers. The Large Display Solution (“LDS”) reporting unit incurs IPR&D charges related to the design of possible products. These R&D efforts are intended to incur incremental sales with the Company’s existing and new customers. Fair value of IPR&D was based on estimating the future cash flows by the Company’s SMS segment and LDS reporting unit using the excess earnings method and discounting the net cash flows back to their present values. The revenues were allocated to IPR&D of the SMS segment on the basis of percentage of projected SMS revenues for 2010, 2011 and thereafter. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of revenue were determined to be consistent with the cost structure of SMS. R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue were determined to be a percentage of the projected R&D expenses. This percentage represents the cost to maintain IPR&D. The cost to complete the IPR&D was derived based on the R&D expenses in the subsequent period not used to maintain existing technology. The estimated cash flows attributable to the IPR&D were converted to a present value equivalent.
 
IPR&D of the LDS reporting unit is expected to generate revenue over a two-year time frame starting with its introduction to the market in 2010. The revenues allocated to IPR&D of the LDS reporting unit were determined to be a percentage of the projected LDS revenues in 2010 and 2011. Costs of revenues and operating expenses were deducted from the revenues based on LDS cost structure as a percentage of revenue. While SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue were determined to be the same as the whole business, maintenance R&D expenses were determined to be a percentage of the projected R&D expenses. The cost to complete the IPR&D project was estimated based on the R&D budget less the amount of R&D dedicated to maintaining the existing technology. The estimated cash flows attributable to the IPR&D of LDS reporting unit were converted to a present value equivalent.
 
In the SMS segment, management determined that a small number of in-process projects were behind schedule based on a review of the status of each project as of December 31, 2009. Expected completion term ranges from 0.5 to 3.5 years from a project start date. Incurred costs as of December 31, 2009 totaled $5.6 million and costs to complete the projects are estimated at $1.5 million to be spent over the next one or two years from the year ended December 31, 2009. In the LDS reporting unit, management determined that none of the in-process projects were behind schedule based on a review of the status of each project as of December 31, 2009. All projects are expected to be completed within 2 years from a project start date. Incurred costs as of December 31, 2009 totaled $5.6 million and costs to complete the projects are estimated at $2.3 million to be spent within a year from the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The primary risks associated with the above projects include uncertainties in completing development projects on schedule due to technological feasibility and resource capacity, which could lead to lower demand at a lower selling point given the market trends. Such delay in development and production could adversely affect the related customer relationship. Additionally, there can be no assurance that meaningful sales will occur on a continuing basis considering market changes.
 
The Company periodically evaluates the existence of impairment for its IPR&D assets. If a project is completed, the carrying value of the related intangible asset is amortized over the remaining estimated life of the asset beginning in the period in which the project is completed and sales of related product commenced. If a project becomes impaired or abandoned, the carrying value of the related intangible asset would be written down to its fair value and an impairment charge would be taken in the period in which the impairment occurs.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The Company recorded goodwill as a result from the acquisition of ISRON Corporation on March 6, 2005. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates goodwill at the reporting unit level for indications of potential impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment based on the present value of discounted cash flows, and, if impaired, goodwill is written down to fair value. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the first quarter of each fiscal year, as well as additional impairment tests, if any, required on an event-driven basis. In the first quarter of each of fiscal year 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test and determined that goodwill was not impaired. As of December 31, 2008, the Company performed an additional goodwill impairment test triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of the mobile display solutions, or MDS, reporting unit, and determined that goodwill was impaired. At the time of impairment, revenue of the MDS reporting unit was expected to decrease due to the deterioration of the Company’s financial credit status and the decline of the semiconductor sector resulting from the world-wide economic slowdown. Accordingly, an impairment charge of $14,245 thousand, which represents the entire balance of goodwill, was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
11.   Product Warranties
 
Changes in accrued warranty liabilities for each period are as follows:
 
                                   
    Successor     Predecessor
    Two-Month
    Ten-Month
       
    Period Ended
    Period Ended
  Year Ended
  Year Ended
    December 31,
    October 25,
  December 31,
  December 31,
    2009     2009   2008   2007
Beginning balance
  $ 929       $ 474     $ 211     $ 112  
Addition to warranty reserve
    (16 )       1,928       2,608       586  
Payments made
    (4 )       (1,544 )     (2,243 )     (486 )
Translation adjustments
    12         71       (102 )     (1 )
                                   
Ending balance
  $ 921       $ 929     $ 474     $ 211  
                                   
 
12.   Short-term Borrowings
 
Predecessor Company
 
On December 23, 2004, the Company and its subsidiaries, including MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, as borrowers, entered into a senior credit agreement with a syndicate of banks, financial institutions and other entities providing for a $100 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Interest was charged at current rates when drawn upon.
 
Short-term borrowings under this facility were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2008:
 
                 
        Annual Interest
  Amount of
    Maturity   Rate (%)   Principal
 
Euro dollar revolving loan
  January 15, 2009   3 month LIBOR + 6.75   $ 10,000  
Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) revolving loan
  March 31, 2009   ABR + 5.75     85,000  
                 
            $ 95,000  
                 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
As discussed in Note 2, on the Reorganization Effective Date, $61,750 thousand of these short-term borrowings was refinanced with a new term loan and the remainder of $33,250 thousand was repaid in cash as part of the Company’s reorganization.
 
13.   Current Portion of Long-term Debt
 
Successor Company
 
The current portion of the new term loan issued in connection with the Company’s reorganization was $618 thousand as of December 31, 2009, as described in Note 14.
 
Predecessor Company
 
On December 23, 2004, two of the Company’s subsidiaries, MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of Second Priority Senior Secured Notes consisting of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and $200 million aggregate principal amount of 67/8% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes. At the same time, these subsidiaries issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes.
 
Details of the current portion of long-term debt as of December 31, 2008 are presented as below:
 
                     
          Annual Interest
  Amount of
 
   
Maturity
    Rate (%)   Principal  
 
Floating Rate Second Priority Senior Secured Notes
    2011     3 month LIBOR + 3.250   $ 300,000  
67/8% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes
    2011     6.875     200,000  
8% Senior Subordinated Notes
    2014     8.000     250,000  
                     
                $ 750,000  
                     
 
The senior secured revolving credit facility and Second Priority Senior Secured Notes were collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company. This indebtedness was initially expected to be paid in full upon maturity.
 
Each indenture governing the notes contained covenants that limited the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on its capital stock or repurchase, repay or redeem its capital stock, (iii) make certain investments, (iv) incur liens, (v) enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates, (vi) create restrictions on the payment of dividends or other amounts to the Company by its subsidiaries, and (vii) sell all or substantially all of its assets or merge with or into other companies.
 
As of December 31, 2008, the Company and all of its subsidiaries except for MagnaChip Semiconductor (Shanghai) Company Limited jointly and severally guaranteed each series of the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes on a second priority senior secured basis. As of December 31, 2008, the Company and all of its subsidiaries except for MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd. (Korea) and MagnaChip Semiconductor (Shanghai) Company Limited jointly and severally guaranteed the Senior Subordinated Notes on an unsecured, senior subordinated basis. In addition, the Company and each of its then current and future direct and indirect subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) were required to be guarantors of Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
During December 2008, the Company failed to make interest payments under its Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes. Additionally, as of December 31, 2008, the Company was not in compliance with certain of its financial covenants under the terms of its senior secured credit facility, and the indentures governing the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and the Senior Subordinated Notes. Accordingly, amounts outstanding under the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes were reclassified as current portion of long-term debt in the Company’s accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.
 
In connection with the issuance of the notes and entering into the credit facility, the Company capitalized certain costs and fees, which were being amortized using the effective interest method or straight-line method over their respective terms. As a result of not being in compliance with certain of its financial covenants under the terms of its senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, the remaining capitalized costs of $12,319 thousand in connection with the issuance of the Second Priority Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2008 were written off and included in interest expense. Amortization costs, which were included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, amounted to $836 thousand for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, and $16,290 thousand and $3,919 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of October 25, 2009, the remaining capitalized costs of $166 thousand in connection with the entrance into the credit facility were written off and included in reorganization items, net, in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization as described in Notes 3 and 5. The remaining capitalized costs as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $1,004 thousand and $17,917 thousand, respectively.
 
As of October 25, 2009, the current portion of long-term debt of $750,000 thousand and accrued interest of $45,341 thousand were discharged in exchange for new common units with a fair value of $14,259 thousand and new warrants with a fair value of $2,533 thousand as part of the Company’s reorganization as described in Notes 3 and 5.
 
Interest Rate Swap
 
Effective June 27, 2005, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement (the “Swap”) to hedge the effect of the volatility of the 3-month London Inter-Bank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) resulting from the Company’s $300 million of Floating Rate Second Priority Senior Secured Notes. Under the terms of the Swap, the Company received a variable interest rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 3.25%. In exchange, the Company paid interest at a fixed rate of 7.34%. The Swap effectively replaced the variable interest rate on the notes with a fixed interest rate through the expiration date of the Swap on June 15, 2008.
 
The Swap qualified as a cash flow hedge under ASC 815, since at both the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the hedging relationship was expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk during the term of the hedge. The Company utilized the “hypothetical derivative method” to measure the effectiveness by comparing the changes in value of the actual derivative versus the change in fair value of the “hypothetical derivative.”


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
14.   Long-term Debt
 
Successor Company
 
In connection with the Predecessor Company’s reorganization as described in Note 3, in complete satisfaction of the first lien lender claims arising from the senior secured credit facility (included in short-term borrowings) of $95,000 thousand, the Company made a cash payment of $33,250 thousand to the senior secured credit facility lenders and, together with its subsidiaries, including MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, as borrowers, entered into a $61,750 thousand Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement” or the “new term loan”) with Avenue Investments, LP, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC and Citicorp North America, Inc.
 
Long-term borrowings as of December 31, 2009 consisted of Eurodollar loans at an annual interest rate of 6 month LIBOR + 12% to Avenue Investments, LP, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC and Citicorp North America, Inc. in the principal amount of $42,055 thousand, $12,285 thousand and $7,410 thousand, respectively. After deducting the current portion of long-term debt of $618 thousand, long-term borrowings as of December 31, 2009 were $61,132 thousand.
 
The Company may by written notice to the administrative agent elect to request the establishment of one or more new term loan or revolving loan commitments (the “Incremental Loan Commitments”) by an amount not in excess of $23,250 thousand in the aggregate less any incremental loans incurred after the effective date of the new term loan.
 
The principal balance of the new term loan is to be paid in quarterly installments of approximately $154 thousand with the first installment due on March 31, 2010, and ending with the last installment due on September 30, 2013. In addition, the Credit Agreement has optional and mandatory loan prepayment provisions as follows:
 
Optional Prepayments. The Company has the right at any time and from time to time to prepay the new term loan, in whole or in part.
 
Excess Cash Flow Prepayments. Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010), the Company shall calculate the amount of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for such fiscal year, and shall prepay the new loan in an amount equal to the amount by which (A) 50% of such Excess Cash Flow exceeds (B) the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount of voluntary prepayments of the new term loan during such fiscal year, and (y) in the case of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, the aggregate principal amount of any Early Excess Cash Flow Prepayments (as defined in the Credit Agreement), which is equal to the amount of dividends paid and the amount of subordinated indebtedness payments made on or prior to 90 days after the end of such fiscal year, or an Excess Cash Flow Prepayment; provided, that if the amount in clause (B) exceeds the amount in clause (A), no such prepayment of the new term loan is required.
 
Asset Sales. Not later than three business days following the receipt of any net cash proceeds of any asset sale, the Company shall make (with certain exceptions) prepayments in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such net cash proceeds from such asset sale.
 
Dividend or Subordinated Indebtedness Payment. Concurrently with the making of any dividend and any subordinated indebtedness payment, in each case from any Cumulative Credit (as defined in the Credit Agreement) prior to the date that the first Excess Cash Flow Prepayment is required to be made, the Company shall make prepayments of the outstanding term loan in an


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
amount equal to the amount of such dividend or subordinated indebtedness payment, as the case may be.
 
Casualty Events. Not later than three business days following the receipt by the Company of any net cash proceeds from a casualty event in excess of $3,000 thousand, the Company must use the full amount of such net cash proceeds to: (i) make prepayments of the outstanding term loan, or (ii) so long as no default shall have occurred and be continuing, repair, replace or restore the property in respect of which such net cash proceeds were repaid or reinvested in other fixed or capital assets no later than 360 days following receipt thereof.
 
The Company is required to pay the balance of the Credit Agreement, if any, on November 6, 2013. The Credit Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company.
 
The Credit Agreement contains covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on its capital stock or repurchase, repay or redeem its capital stock, (iii) make certain investments, (iv) incur liens, (v) enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates, (vi) create restrictions on the payment of dividends or other amounts to the Company by its subsidiaries, (vii) sell all or substantially all of its assets or merge with or into other companies, (viii) issue specific equity interests and (ix) establish, create or acquire any additional subsidiaries. It also contains a minimum liquidity financial covenant and compliance with financial ratios.
 
As of December 31, 2009, the Company and all of its subsidiaries except for MagnaChip Semiconductor (Shanghai) Company Limited jointly and severally guaranteed, as a primary obligor, the payment and performance of the borrower’s obligations under the Credit Agreement.
 
In connection with the entrance into the Credit Agreement, the Company capitalized certain costs and fees, which are being amortized using the straight-line method over the term of loan. Amortization costs, which were included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, amounted to $0.3 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, and total remaining capitalized costs as of December 31, 2009 were $235 thousand.
 
15.   Accrued Severance Benefits
 
The majority of accrued severance benefits is for employees in the Company’s Korean subsidiary, MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd. (Korea). Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, most employees and executive officers with one or more years of service are entitled to severance benefits upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and rate of pay. As of December 31, 2009, 98% of all employees of the Company were eligible for severance benefits.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Changes in accrued severance benefits for each period are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Beginning balance
    $ 72,243       $ 63,147       $ 75,869       $ 64,642  
Provisions
      1,851         8,835         14,026         18,834  
Severance payments
      (1,389 )       (4,320 )       (6,505 )       (7,151 )
Translation adjustments
      941         4,581         (20,243 )       (456 )
                                         
        73,646         72,243         63,147         75,869  
Less: Cumulative contributions to the National Pension Fund
      (530 )       (533 )       (539 )       (784 )
Group severance insurance plan
      (707 )       (681 )       (669 )       (909 )
                                         
      $ 72,409       $ 71,029       $ 61,939       $ 74,176  
                                         
 
The severance benefits are funded approximately 1.68%, 1.91% and 2.23% as of December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, through the Company’s National Pension Fund and group severance insurance plan which will be used exclusively for payment of severance benefits to eligible employees. These amounts have been deducted from the accrued severance benefit balance.
 
The Company is liable to pay the following future benefits to its employees upon their normal retirement age:
 
         
    Severance
   
Benefit
 
2010
  $ 33  
2011
    69  
2012
    135  
2013
     
2014
    279  
2015 - 2019
    8,332  
 
The above amounts were determined based on the employees’ current salary rates and the number of service years that will be accumulated upon their retirement dates. These amounts do not include amounts that might be paid to employees that will cease working with the Company before their normal retirement ages.
 
16.   Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units
 
Predecessor Company
 
The Company issued 49,727 units as Series A redeemable convertible preferred units (the “Series A units”) and 447,420 units as Series B redeemable convertible preferred units (the “Series B units”) on September 23, 2004 and an additional 364 units of Series A units and 3,272 units of Series B units on November 30, 2004, respectively. Each Series A and Series B unit had a stated value of $1,000 per unit. As the Series A and B units were redeemable at the option of the holders,


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(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
the Company classified the Series A units and B units outside of permanent equity. All Series A units were redeemed by cash on December 27, 2004 and a portion of the Series B units were redeemed by cash on December 15, 2004 and December 27, 2004.
 
Changes in Series B units for each period are as follows:
 
                                                 
    Predecessor
    Ten-Month
  Year Ended
  Year Ended
    Period Ended
  December 31,
  December 31,
    October 25, 2009   2008   2007
   
Units
 
Amount
 
Units
 
Amount
  Units   Amount
 
Series B Units
                                               
Beginning of the period
    93,997     $ 142,669       93,997     $ 129,405       93,997     $ 117,374  
Accrual of preferred dividends
          6,317             13,264             12,031  
                                                 
End of the period
    93,997     $ 148,986       93,997     $ 142,669       93,997     $ 129,405  
                                                 
 
The Series B units were issued to the original purchasers of the Company in 2004. Holders of Series B units were entitled to receive cumulative dividends, whether or not earned or declared by the board of directors. The cumulative cash dividends accrued at the rate of 10% per unit per annum on the Series B units’ original issue price, compounded semi-annually.
 
The Series B units, which had a carrying amount of $148,986 thousand, were retired without consideration as part of the Company’s reorganization as described in Note 3.
 
Conversion
 
The outstanding Series B units were convertible, in whole or in part, into common equity interests upon or concurrently with the first public offering of the common equity interests of the Company at the Company’s option or the holder’s option based on a formula, represented by the conversion ratio. The conversion ratio for the Series B units was an amount equal to the original issue price per unit plus an amount per unit equal to full cumulative dividends accrued and unpaid to the date of the consummation of the first public offering, divided by the per common equity interest price to the public in the Company’s first public offering of equity securities.
 
Dividends
 
Holders of Series B units were entitled to receive cumulative dividends, whether or not earned or declared by the board of directors. The cumulative cash dividends accrued at the rate of 10% per unit per annum on the Series B units original issue price, compounded semi-annually. Such dividends were payable in semi-annual installments in arrears commencing March 15, 2005.
 
Liquidation
 
In the event of liquidation, the holders of Series B units were entitled to receive after all creditors of the Company have been paid in full but before any amounts were paid to the holders of any units ranking junior to the Series B units with respect to dividends or upon liquidation (including common units), out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution to its members, whether from capital, surplus or earnings, an amount equal to the Series B units original issue price in cash per unit plus an amount equal to full cumulative dividends accrued and unpaid thereon to the date of final distribution, and no more. If the net assets of the Company were insufficient to pay the holders of all


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(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
outstanding Series B units and of any units ranking on parity with the Series B units, the full amounts to which they respectively were entitled, such assets, or the proceeds thereof, were to be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series B units and any units ranking on parity with the Series B units in accordance with the amounts which would be payable on such distribution if the amount to which the holders of the Series B units and any units ranking on a parity with the Series B units were entitled to be paid in full.
 
Voting
 
As provided in Predecessor Company’s operating agreement, the holders of Series B units were not entitled to vote on any matter submitted to a vote of the Predecessor Company’s members, and were not entitled to notice of any meeting of members.
 
Redemption
 
If any outstanding Series B units had remained outstanding on the 14th anniversary after issuance of the Series B units, then the holders of a majority of the then outstanding Series B units had the right to elect to have the Company redeem all outstanding Series B units from funds legally available, at a price per unit equal to $1,000 plus an amount per unit equal to full cumulative dividends accrued and unpaid thereon to the redemption date.
 
Also the Series B units were redeemable from funds legally available, in whole or in part, at the election of the Company, expressed by resolution of its board of directors, at any time and from time to time at a price of $1,000 per unit plus any cumulative accrued and unpaid dividends.
 
17.   Warrants
 
Successor Company
 
In connection with the Company’s reorganization, the Company issued warrants to purchase 15,000 thousand of the Company’s new common units. The warrants were issued in partial satisfaction of the claims of the holders of the Company’s Senior Subordinated Notes and are exercisable at a price of $1.97 per unit at any time following the issue date of the warrants, so long as the exercise of the warrants is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The value of each warrant to purchase one common unit is $0.169, which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: fair value of $0.79 per common unit, exercise price of $1.97 per unit, risk free rate of interest of 2.3%, volatility of 50%, dividend rate of 0% and term of 5 years.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
18.   Common Units
 
Successor Company
 
New common units with no par value were authorized in the amount of 375,000 thousand units, of which 307,084 thousand units were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2009. Details of new common units as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:
 
                 
    As of December 31,
 
    2009  
    Units     Amount  
 
Common units at the beginning of the period
    299,999,996     $ 49,539  
Restricted unit bonuses issued
    7,084,000       5,596  
                 
Total common units issued and outstanding at the end of the period
    307,083,996     $ 55,135  
                 
 
19.   Equity Incentive Plans
 
Successor Company
 
The Successor Company adopted its 2009 Common Unit Plan effective December 8, 2009, which is administered by the board of directors. Under the plan, employees, consultants and non-employee directors are eligible for equity incentives, including grants of options to purchase the Company’s common units or restricted unit bonuses or restricted unit purchase rights and deferred units awards, subject to terms and conditions determined by the board of directors. The term of options shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Restricted unit purchase rights shall be exercisable within a period established by the board of directors, which shall in no event exceed thirty days from the effective date of the grant. As of December 31, 2009, an aggregate maximum of 30,000,000 units were authorized and 7,551,000 units were reserved for all future grants of units.
 
Unit options are generally granted with exercise prices of no less than the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the grant date. The requisite service period, or the period during which a grantee is required to provide service in exchange for option grants, coincides with the vesting period.
 
The purchase price for units issuable under each restricted unit purchase right shall be established by the board of directors in its discretion. No monetary payment (other than applicable tax withholding) shall be required as a condition of receiving units pursuant to a restricted unit bonus, the consideration for which shall be services actually rendered to a participating company or for its benefit. Units issued pursuant to any restricted unit award may (but need not) be made subject to vesting conditions based upon the satisfaction of such service requirements, conditions, restrictions or performance criteria as shall be established by the board of directors and set forth in the award agreement evidencing such award. During any period in which units acquired pursuant to a restricted unit award remain subject to vesting conditions, such units may not be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of other than pursuant to an ownership change event or transfer by will or the laws of descent and distribution. The grantee shall have all of the rights of a member of the Company holding units, including the right to vote such units and to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such units; provided, however, that if so determined by the board of directors and provided by the award agreement, such dividends and distributions shall be subject to the same vesting conditions as the units subject to the restricted unit


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(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
award with respect to which such dividends or distributions were paid. If a grantee’s service terminates for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary (including the grantee’s death or disability), then (a) the Company (or its assignee) has the option to repurchase for the purchase price paid by the grantee any units acquired by the grantee pursuant to a restricted unit purchase right which remain subject to vesting conditions as of the date of the grantee’s termination of service and (b) the grantee shall forfeit to the Company any units acquired by the grantee pursuant to a restricted unit bonus which remain subject to vesting conditions as of the date of the grantee’s termination of service. The Company shall have the right to assign at any time any repurchase right it may have, whether or not such right is then exercisable, to one or more persons as may be selected by the Company.
 
No monetary payment (other than applicable tax withholding, if any) is required as a condition of receiving a deferred unit award, the consideration for which shall be services actually rendered to a participating company or for its benefit. Deferred unit awards may (but need not) be made subject to vesting conditions based upon the satisfaction of such service requirements, conditions, restrictions or performance criteria as shall be established by the Committee and set forth in the award agreement evidencing such award. Grantees have no voting rights with respect to units represented by deferred unit awards until the date of the issuance of such units (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company). If a grantee’s service terminates for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary (including the grantee’s death or disability), then the grantee shall forfeit to the Company any deferred units pursuant to the award which remain subject to vesting conditions as of the date of the grantee’s termination of service, and, in the event of the grantee’s termination for cause, such deferred unit award to the extent not yet settled. The Company shall issue to a grantee on the date on which deferred units subject to the grantee’s deferred unit award vest or on such other date determined by the board of directors, in its discretion, and set forth in the award agreement one unit (and/or any other new, substituted or additional securities or other property) for each deferred unit then becoming vested or otherwise to be settled on such date, subject to the withholding of applicable taxes, if any.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The following summarizes unit option and restricted unit bonus activities for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009. At the date of grant, all options had an exercise price above the fair value of common units:
 
                                         
    Successor Company
                    Weighted
            Weighted
  Aggregate
  Average
            Average
  Intrinsic
  Remaining
    Number of
      Exercise
  Value of
  Contractual
    Restricted Unit
  Number of
  Price of Unit
  Unit
  Life of
    Bonuses  
Options
  Options   Options   Unit Options
 
Outstanding at October 25, 2009
                                 
Granted
    7,084,000       15,365,000     $ 1.16                  
Released from restriction
    2,408,560                                
                                         
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
    4,675,440       15,365,000       1.16             9.9 years  
                                         
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2009
            13,553,302                     9.9 years  
Exercisable at December 31, 2009
                                 
                                         
 
Total compensation expenses recorded for the restricted unit bonuses and unit options pursuant to ASC 718 for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 was $2,073 thousand and $126 thousand, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, there were $3,243 thousand and $2,811 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted unit bonuses and unit options, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted average future periods of 1.4 years and 1.7 years, respectively. Total fair value of restricted unit bonuses released from restriction for the period from October 25 to December 31, 2009 is $1,903 thousand.
 
The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to measure the fair value of each option grant. The following summarizes the grant-date fair value of options granted for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009 and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on a weighted average basis:
 
         
    Two-Month Period Ended
    December 31, 2009
 
Grant-date fair value of option (in US dollars)
  $ 0.22  
Expected term
    2.9 Years  
Risk-free interest rate
    0.6 %
Expected volatility
    59.1 %
Expected dividends
     


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The number and weighted average grant-date fair value of the unit options are as follows:
 
                 
    Two-Month Period
    Ended December 31, 2009
        Weighted Average
    Number   Grant-Date Fair Value
 
Unvested options at the beginning of the period
        $  
Granted options during the period
    15,365,000       0.22  
Vested options during the period
           
Unvested options at the end of the period
    15,365,000       0.22  
 
Predecessor Company
 
The Predecessor Company adopted two equity incentive plans effective October 6, 2004 and March 21, 2005, respectively, which were administered by the compensation committee designated by the board of directors. Employees, consultants and non-employee directors were eligible for the grant of options to purchase the Company’s common units or restricted common units subject to terms and conditions determined by the compensation committee. The term of options could in no event exceed ten years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2008, an aggregate maximum of 7,890,864 common units were authorized and reserved for all future and outstanding grants of options.
 
Unit options were generally granted with exercise prices of no less than the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the grant date. Generally, options vested and became exercisable in periodic installments, with 25% of the options vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and 6.25% of options vesting on the last day of each calendar quarter thereafter. In most cases, the requisite service period, or the period during which a grantee was required to provide service in exchange for option grants, coincided with the vesting period.
 
Upon the termination of a unit option grantee’s employment prior to a public offering, the Company had the right to repurchase all or any of the common units acquired by the grantee upon exercise of any of his or her options for a cash payment equal to the fair market value of such common units on the date of repurchase. The Company’s repurchase right would terminate ninety days after the termination date.
 
During the three months ended December 31, 2004, restricted units were issued upon the exercise of certain options to purchase restricted common units at the exercise price of $1 per unit. Restricted units issued were subject to restrictions which generally lapsed in installments over a four-year period. Under the terms and conditions of these restricted units, the restricted units were subject to forfeiture upon the termination of the restricted unitholder’s employment with the Company. Upon termination, the Company could repurchase all, or any portion of the restricted common units for either $1 per unit (the exercise price) or the fair market value of the restricted common units at the time of repurchase. If the termination was for cause, as defined in the service agreements entered into with each restricted unitholder, the repurchase price per unit would be $1. However, if the termination was for any other reason, then the Company could repurchase all or any portion of the restricted units for which the restricted period had not lapsed as of the date of termination for a repurchase price per unit of $1, and could repurchase all or any portion of the restricted common units for which the restricted period had lapsed as of the date of termination for a repurchase price per unit equal to fair market value. Termination for “cause” was defined in the service agreements to mean a termination of the restricted unitholder’s employment with the Company because of (a) a failure by the restricted unitholder to substantially perform the restricted unitholder’s customary duties


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
with the Company in the ordinary course (other than in certain specified circumstances); (b) the restricted unitholder’s gross negligence, intentional misconduct or fraud in the performance of his or her employment; (c) the restricted unitholder’s indictment for a felony or to a crime involving fraud or dishonesty; (d) a judicial determination that the restricted unitholder committed fraud or dishonesty against any person or entity; or (e) the restricted unitholder’s material violation of one or more of the Company’s policies applicable to the restricted unitholder’s employment as may be in effect from time to time.
 
The Predecessor Company adopted fresh-start reporting (see Note 3) as of October 25, 2009, at which time it effectively cancelled all unit options under the Predecessor Company’s equity incentive plans.
 
The following summarizes unit option and restricted unit activities for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008. At the date of grant, all options had an exercise price at or above the fair value of common units:
 
                                         
    Predecessor Company
                Aggregate
  Weighted
            Weighted
  Intrinsic
  Average
    Number of
      Average Exercise
  Value of
  Remaining
    Restricted
  Number of
  Price of Unit
  Unit
  Contractual Life
    Units  
Options
  Options   Options   of Unit Options
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2008
    268,343       4,916,840     $ 1.9                  
Granted
          315,000       5.8                  
Exercised
          161,460       1.1     $ 787          
Forfeited/Repurchased
          853,780       3.1                  
Released from restriction
    268,343                                
                                         
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
          4,216,600       1.9       15,118       6.9 years  
                                         
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2008
            3,973,510       1.9       14,412       6.9 years  
Exercisable at December 31, 2008
            3,085,038       1.7       11,827       6.6 years  
Outstanding at January 1, 2009
          4,216,600       1.9                  
Granted
                                 
Exercised
                               
Forfeited / Repurchased
          391,500       2.5                  
Released from restriction
                                   
                                         
Outstanding at October 25, 2009 (Predecessor Company)
          3,825,100       1.9             6.1 years  
                                         
Application of fresh-start reporting (Note 4)
          (3,825,100 )                        
Outstanding at October 25, 2009 (Successor Company)
                                   
                                         
 
Total compensation expenses recorded for the restricted units and unit options pursuant to ASC 718 were $0 and $233 thousand for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009, $16 thousand and $449 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2008 and $328 thousand and $276 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2007, respectively. As of October 25, 2009, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested unit options of $166 thousand, which were expected to be recognized over a weighted average future period of 0.7 years, was recognized as reorganization items, net, according to the Company’s reorganization. As of December 31, 2008, there was $335


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(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested unit options, which were expected to be recognized over a weighted average future period of 1.0 years. Total fair value of restricted units released from restriction for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $152 thousand. Total fair value of options vested for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $266 thousand and $408 thousand, respectively.
 
The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to measure the fair value of each option grant. The following summarizes the grant-date fair value of options granted during the specified periods and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on a weighted average basis:
 
                 
    Predecessor
    Year Ended
  December 31,
    December 31,
  Year Ended
    2008   2007
 
Grant-date fair value of option
  $ 0.87     $ 0.67  
Expected term
    2.2 Years       2.1 Years  
Risk-free interest rate
    2.5 %     4.4 %
Expected volatility
    42.0 %     46.6 %
Expected dividends
           
 
The total cash received from employees as a result of option exercises was $0, $184 thousand and $151 thousand for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
The number and weighted average grant-date fair value of the unit options are as follows:
 
                                                 
    Ten-Month Period
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    Ended October 25, 2009     December 31, 2008    
December 31, 2007
 
          Weighted Average
          Weighted Average
          Weighted Average
 
          Grant-Date
          Grant-Date
          Grant-Date
 
   
Number
   
Fair Value
   
Number
    Fair Value    
Number
    Fair Value  
 
Unvested options at the beginning of the period
    1,131,563     $ 0.65       2,374,896     $ 0.43       3,481,528     $ 0.29  
Granted options during the period
                315,000       0.87       710,000       0.67  
Vested options during the period
    520,969       0.51       1,108,772       0.31       1,339,570       0.23  
Forfeited options during the period
    391,500       0.17       853,780       0.51       737,750       0.23  
Unvested options at the end of the period
    547,438       0.88       1,131,563       0.65       2,374,896       0.43  
 
20.   Discontinued Operations
 
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced the closure of its Imaging Solutions business segment. As of December 31, 2008, Imaging Solutions business segment qualified as a discontinued operation component of the Company under ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” formerly SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“ASC 360”). As a


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(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
result, the results of operations of the Imaging Solutions business segment were classified as discontinued operations. All prior period information has been reclassified to reflect this presentation on the statements of operations.
 
The results of operations of the Company’s discontinued Imaging Solutions business consist of the following:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Net sales
    $ 947       $ 2,728       $ 65,862       $ 82,848  
Cost of sales
      369         3,617         81,789         75,930  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
      68         (6,355 )       3,491         10,280  
Research and development expenses
                      37,506         48,058  
Restructuring and impairment charges
              (1,120 )       34,158          
Income tax expenses
                      373         304  
                                         
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    $ 510       $ 6,586       $ (91,455 )     $ (51,724 )
                                         
 
In prior years the Company had entered into an agreement with a software company to purchase licensed software products (the “Purchase Agreement”), including the licensed CAD software, for the three-year period from January 31, 2008 to January 30, 2011. The licensed CAD software has been used across all lines of the Company’s business for purposes of developing products by the Imaging Solutions business and the Display Solution business and verifying the origin of defects in the manufacturing process of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Services.
 
During the third quarter of 2009, due to the discontinuation of its Imaging Solutions business segment and the related declining usage of the licensed CAD software, the Company was able to renegotiate the Purchase Agreement with a software company. Such renegotiation resulted in a reduction of the total fee, which lowered the Company’s future scheduled payments. Therefore, the Company adjusted the previously recorded restructuring charges related to this agreement’s non-refundable future scheduled payments in the amount of $1,120 thousand. The Company had considered such payments as a contract termination cost. The adjustment of $1,120 thousand represents the amount by which the non-cancellable future payments that were to be incurred by the Imaging Solutions business segment were reduced as a result of the revised payment terms.
 
The Company renewed the Purchase Agreement exclusively for the use of other business segments and not for the use of the Imaging Solutions business segment and the Company has no continuing involvement in the Imaging Solutions business.
 
In connection with the closure of its Imaging Solutions business segment, the Company recorded impairment charges of $26,285 thousand during the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, in accordance with ASC 360. Also, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $7,873 thousand during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, in accordance with ASC 420, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations,” formerly SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“ASC 420”), related to one-time employee termination benefits, costs associated with the closing of the facilities and contract terminations. Actual payments of $4,989 thousand were


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charged against the restructuring accruals and the remaining accrual balance as of December 31, 2008 was $2,584 thousand.
 
21.   Restructuring and Impairment Charges
 
Predecessor Company
 
2009 Restructuring and Impairment Charges
 
On March 31, 2009, the Company announced the closure of the Tokyo office of its subsidiary, MagnaChip Semiconductor Inc. (Japan). In connection with this closure, the Company recognized $439 thousand of restructuring charges, which consisted of one-time termination benefits and other related costs under ASC 420 for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009. Actual payments of $439 thousand were charged against the restructuring accruals and there were no remaining restructuring accruals as of December 31, 2009.
 
2008 Restructuring and Impairment Charges
 
During the three months ended July 1, 2007, the Company recognized $1,978 thousand of restructuring accruals under ASC 420. The restructuring charges were related to the closure of the Company’s five-inch wafer fabrication facilities located in Gumi and those charges consisted of one-time termination benefits and other associated costs. Up to the first quarter of 2008, actual payments of $1,103 were charged against the restructuring accruals and the Company believes the restructuring activities were substantially completed as of March 30, 2008. Accordingly, the Company reversed $875 thousand of unused restructuring accruals.
 
As of December 31, 2008, the Company performed an additional goodwill impairment test triggered by the significant adverse change in the revenue of the MDS reporting unit, and determined that total amount of goodwill was impaired. Revenue of the MDS reporting unit was expected to decrease due to the deterioration of the Company’s financial credit status and the recession in the semiconductor industry resulting from the world-wide economic crisis beginning in the third quarter of 2008. Accordingly, an impairment charge of $14,245 thousand was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
2007 Restructuring and Impairment Charges
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded restructuring and impairment charges totaling $12,084 thousand, which included $10,106 thousand of impairment charges under ASC 360 and $1,978 thousand of restructuring charges under ASC 420. The impairment charges and restructuring charges that were recorded related to the closure of the Company’s five-inch wafer fabrication facilities located in Gumi (the “asset group”) that had generated losses and no longer supported the Company’s strategic technology roadmap.
 
ASC 360 requires the Company to evaluate the recoverability of certain long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The net book value of the asset group before the impairment charges as of July 1, 2007 was approximately $10,228 thousand.
 
The impairment charge was measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. The fair value of the asset group was estimated using a present value technique, where expected future cash flows from the use and eventual disposal of the asset group were discounted by an interest rate commensurate with the risk of the cash flows.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
22.   Income Taxes
 
The Company’s income tax expenses are composed of domestic and foreign income taxes depending on the relevant tax jurisdiction. “Domestic” refers to the income before taxes, current income taxes and deferred income taxes generated or incurred in the United States, where the Parent resides.
 
The components of income tax expense are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
                                       
Domestic
    $ (4 )     $ 774,188       $ 18,442       $ 16,031  
Foreign
      (523 )       67,627         (332,696 )       (136,022 )
                                         
      $ (527 )     $ 841,815       $ (314,254 )     $ (119,991 )
                                         
Current income taxes expense (benefits)
                                       
Domestic
    $ 16       $ (143 )     $ 1,335       $ 230  
Foreign
      1,244         6,033         8,530         8,103  
Uncertain tax position liability (domestic)
      9         256         92          
Uncertain tax position liability (foreign)
      23         95         138         163  
                                         
        1,292         6,241         10,095         8,496  
                                         
Deferred income taxes expense (benefits)
                                       
Domestic
                               
Foreign
      654         1,054         1,490         339  
                                         
        654         1,054         1,490         339  
                                         
Total income tax expense
    $ 1,946       $ 7,295       $ 11,585       $ 8,835  
                                         
 
The Parent is a limited liability company and a non-taxable entity for US tax purposes, and thus the Company expects the statutory income tax rate to be zero. MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) is the principal operating entity within the consolidated Company. The statutory income tax rate of MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea), including tax surcharges, applicable to the consolidated Company was approximately 24.2% in 2009 and 27.5% in 2008 and 2007. MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) was eligible for a tax exemption for companies qualified as direct foreign investments under the Korean tax code until 2008, and, accordingly, its corporate income tax was reduced by 30% from 2007 to 2008.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The provision for domestic and foreign income taxes incurred is different from the amount calculated by applying the statutory tax rate to the net income before income taxes. The significant items causing this difference are as follows:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Provision computed at statutory rate
    $       $       $       $  
Permanent differences
      (693 )       (19,500 )       (1,076 )       4,831  
Change in statutory tax rate
      (265 )       118         8,173         (18,242 )
Adjustment for overseas tax rate
      3,139         8,192         (52,569 )       (27,028 )
Change in valuation allowance
      (267 )       18,134         56,827         49,111  
Uncertain tax positions liability
      32         351         230         163  
                                         
Income tax expenses
    $ 1,946       $ 7,295       $ 11,585       $ 8,835  
                                         
 
A summary of the composition of net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
 
                     
      Successor     Predecessor
      December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2008
Deferred tax assets
                   
Inventories
    $       $ 9,086  
Accrued expenses
      2,056         1,419  
Product warranties
      322         152  
Other reserves
      530         356  
Accumulated severance benefits
      12,042         9,908  
Property, plant and equipments
      15,503         13,981  
NOL carry-forwards
      146,833         98,745  
Tax credit
      31,558         23,947  
Royalty income
      5,985         10,629  
Foreign currency translation loss
      30,198         40,916  
Debt issuance costs
      284         397  
Others
      3,081         1,402  
                     
Total deferred tax assets
      248,392         210,938  
Less: valuation allowance
      (225,704 )       (196,093 )
                     
        22,688         14,845  
Deferred tax liabilities
                   
Inventories
      1,721          
Intangible assets
      12,247          
Others
      243         4,450  
                     
Total deferred tax liabilities
      14,211         4,450  
                     
Net deferred tax assets
    $ 8,477       $ 10,395  
                     


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
Changes in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows:
 
                               
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
     
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
     
2009
    2009     2008
Beginning balance
    $ 223,367       $ 196,093       $ 165,977  
Charge to expenses
      (409 )       17,090         79,438  
Translation adjustment
      2,746         10,184         (49,322 )
                               
Ending balance
    $ 225,704       $ 223,367       $ 196,093  
                               
 
Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that realization of the related tax benefit is more likely than not. Realization of the future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including the Company’s ability to generate taxable income within the period during which the temporary differences reverse, the outlook for the economic environment in which the Company operates and the overall future industry outlook. Based on the Company’s historical accounting and tax losses, management determined that it was more likely than not that the Company would realize benefits related to its deferred tax assets in the amount of $8,477 thousand, $9,238 thousand and $10,395 thousand as of December 31, 2009, October 25, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Accordingly, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $225,704 thousand, $223,367 thousand and $196,093 thousand on its net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2009, October 25, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
At December 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $625,616 thousand of net operating loss carry-forwards available to offset future taxable income. The majority of net operating loss is related to MagnaChip Korea, which expires in varying amounts starting from 2010 to 2019. The Company also has Korean and Dutch tax credit carry-forwards of approximately $11,446 thousand and $20,103 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2009. The Korean tax credits expire at various dates starting from 2010 to 2013, and the Dutch tax credits are carried forward to be used for an indefinite period of time.
 
Uncertainty in Income Taxes
 
The Company’s subsidiaries file income tax returns in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the U.S. and in various other jurisdictions. The Company is subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities of these jurisdictions for all years since the beginning of its operation as an independent company in October 2004.
 
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740 guidance on uncertain tax positions on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of ASC 740 guidance on uncertain tax positions, the Company recognized $1,554 thousand of liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, which are related to the temporary difference arising from the timing of expensing certain inventories. Such liabilities were accounted for as an increase to the January 1, 2007 balance of accumulated deficits. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded $1,997 thousand and $1,490 thousand of liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expenses. The Company recognized $26 thousand, $206 thousand and $155 thousand of interest and penalties as income tax expense for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008, respectively. Total interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2009, December 31, 2008 and as of the ASC 740 guidance on uncertain tax positions adoption date were $946 thousand, $652 thousand and $530 thousand, respectively.
 
A tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of each period is as follows:
 
                               
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
     
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008
Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at the beginning
    $ 2,874       $ 2,293       $ 1,593  
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
              33          
Additions for tax positions of prior years
      123         635         748  
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
      (18 )       (88 )       (64 )
Settlements
                       
Lapse of statute of limitations
                       
Translation adjustment
              1         16  
                               
Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at the ending
    $ 2,979       $ 2,874       $ 2,293  
                               
 
23.   Geographic and Segment Information
 
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced the closure of its Imaging Solutions business segment, subject to support for existing customers. As of December 31, 2008, the Imaging Solutions business segment qualified as a discontinued operation component of the Company under ASC 360. As a result, the results of operations of the Imaging Solutions business and reportable segment have been classified as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the Company has restated prior periods’ segment information to conform to the current presentation.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
The following sets forth information relating to the reportable segments:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Net Sales
                                       
Display Solutions
    $ 51,044       $ 231,894       $ 304,095       $ 331,684  
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
      54,759         206,662         287,111         321,034  
Power Solutions
      4,746         7,627         5,437          
All other
      533         2,801         5,021         56,790  
                                         
Total segment net sales
    $ 111,082       $ 448,984       $ 601,664       $ 709,508  
                                         
Gross Profit
                                       
Display Solutions
    $ 8,747       $ 61,788       $ 57,386       $ 41,524  
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
      10,657         71,825         98,411         67,127  
Power Solutions
      736         1,431         (4,272 )        
All other
      534         2,801         4,885         22,000  
                                         
Total segment gross profit
    $ 20,674       $ 137,845       $ 156,410       $ 130,651  
                                         
 
The following is a summary of net sales by region, based on the location of the customer:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Korea
    $ 62,241       $ 244,309       $ 301,006       $ 404,276  
Asia Pacific
      25,573         116,920         144,482         155,488  
Japan
      6,477         31,641         79,892         71,211  
North America
      14,910         48,458         61,346         58,506  
Europe
      1,881         7,656         14,938         20,027  
                                         
      $ 111,082       $ 448,984       $ 601,664       $ 709,508  
                                         
 
Over 99% of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are located in Korea as of December 31, 2009.
 
Net sales from the Company’s top ten largest customers accounted for 66%, 69%, 63% and 63% for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
The Company recorded $25.3 million, $121.5 million, $152.4 million and $182.6 million of sales to one customer within its Display Solutions segment, which represents greater than 10% of net sales, for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
24.   Commitments and Contingencies
 
Operating Agreements with Hynix
 
In connection with the acquisition of the non-memory semiconductor business from Hynix on October 4, 2004 (the “Original Acquisition”), the Company entered into several agreements with Hynix, including a non-exclusive cross license that provides the Company with access to certain of Hynix’s intellectual property for use in the manufacture and sale of non-memory semiconductor products. The Company also agreed to provide certain utilities and infrastructure support services to Hynix. The obligation to provide certain of these services lasts indefinitely.
 
Upon the closing of the Original Acquisition, MagnaChip Korea and Hynix also entered into lease agreements under which MagnaChip Korea leases space from Hynix in several buildings, primarily warehouses and utility facilities, in Cheongju, Korea. These leases are generally for an initial term of 20 years plus an indefinite number of renewal terms of 10 years each. Each of the leases is cancelable upon 90 days’ notice by the lessee. The Company also leases certain land from Hynix located in Cheongju, Korea. The term of this lease is indefinite unless otherwise agreed by the parties, and as long as the buildings remain on the lease site and are owned and used by the Company for permitted uses.
 
Operating Leases
 
The Company leases land, office building and equipment under various operating lease agreements that expire through 2034. Rental expenses were approximately $2,472 thousand, $11,775 thousand, $13,380 thousand and $11,614 thousand for the two-month period ended December 31, 2009, for the ten-month period ended October 25, 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
As of December 31, 2009, the minimum aggregate rental payments due under non-cancelable lease contracts are as follows:
 
         
2010
    6,840  
2011
    1,883  
2012
    1,883  
2013
    1,883  
2014
    1,883  
2015 and thereafter
    37,244  
         
    $ 51,616  
         
 
Payments of Guarantee
 
As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company has provided guarantees for bank loans that employees borrowed to participate in the issuance of new shares of Hynix in 1999. The outstanding balances of guarantees for payments provided by the Company amounted to approximately $163 thousand and $138 thousand as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Loss contingency
 
Samsung Fiber Optics has made a claim against the Company for the infringement of the certain patent rights of Caltech in relation to imaging sensor products provided by the Company to Samsung Fiber Optics. The Company believes it is probable that the pending claim will have an unfavorable outcome and further believes the associated loss can be reasonably estimated according


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
to ASC 450 ‘Contingencies‘ (“ASC 450”). The Company accrued $718 thousand of estimated liabilities as of October 25 and December 31, 2009 as the Company believes its accrual of $718 thousand is its best estimate if the final outcome is unfavorable. Estimation was based on the Company’s most recent communication with Samsung Fiber Optics. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide assurance that the estimated liabilities will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
 
25.   Related Party Transactions
 
Unitholders
 
Funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. are the majority unitholders of the Company, owning 69.8% of the common units outstanding at December 31, 2009.
 
Backstop Commitment Agreement
 
Funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. were paid an amount in new common units equal to 10% of the new common units (the “standby commitment fee”), or 30,000,000 units. The standby commitment fee was deemed fully earned and payable upon the Reorganization Effective Date, regardless of whether the offering was fully subscribed by eligible holders of the second lien noteholder claims.
 
Loans to employees
 
Loans to employees as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
 
                 
    Successor   Predecessor
    December 31,
  December 31,
    2009   2008
 
Short-term loans
  $ 40     $ 94  
Long-term loans
    45       46  
                 
Total
  $ 85     $ 140  
                 
 
New Term Loan
 
A portion of the new term loan equal to $42,055 thousand was borrowed from Avenue Investments, LP, which is an affiliate of Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., and related interest expense of $822 thousand was recorded in relation to this new term loan and remains as accrued interest as of December 31, 2009.
 
Warrants
 
Funds affiliated with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. own warrants for the purchase of 4,447,680 common units out of the total warrants for the purchase of 15,000,000 units outstanding as of December 31, 2009.


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
26.   Earnings (loss) per Unit
 
The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common unit:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    $ (2,473 )     $ 834,520       $ (325,839 )     $ (128,826 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
      510         6,586         (91,455 )       (51,724 )
Net income (loss)
      (1,963 )       841,116         (417,294 )       (180,550 )
Dividends accrued on preferred unitholders
              (6,317 )       (13,264 )       (12,031 )
                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common units
    $ (2,473 )     $ 828,203       $ (339,103 )     $ (140,857 )
                                         
Net income (loss) attributable to common units
    $ (1,963 )     $ 834,789       $ (430,558 )     $ (192,581 )
                                         
Weighted average common units outstanding
      300,862,764         52,923,483         52,768,614         52,297,192  
                                         
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per unit from continuing operations
    $ (0.01 )     $ 15.65       $ (6.43 )     $ (2.69 )
                                         
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per unit from discontinued operations
      0.00         0.12         (1.73 )       (0.99 )
                                         
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per unit
    $ (0.01 )     $ 15.77       $ (8.16 )     $ (3.68 )
                                         
 
The following outstanding redeemable convertible preferred units, unit options, restricted units and warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per unit, as they would have an anti-dilutive effect on the calculation:
 
                                         
      Successor     Predecessor
      Two-Month
    Ten-Month
           
      Period Ended
    Period Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
      December 31,
    October 25,
    December 31,
    December 31,
      2009     2009     2008     2007
Redeemable convertible preferred units
      NA         93,997         93,997         93,997  
Options
      15,365,000         3,825,100         4,216,600         4,916,840  
Restricted Units
      4,675,440                         268,343  
Warrants
      15,000,000                         —   


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MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in thousands, except unit data)
 
27.   Unaudited Pro forma December 31, 2009 Balance Sheet
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2009, the Company declared a distribution to unitholders would be made using the proceeds from the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.5% senior notes. As the declaration was made after the balance sheet date, an unaudited pro forma balance sheet has been presented to show the pro forma liability due to unitholders and decrease in additional paid in capital as if the declaration of the distribution to unitholders was made prior to December 31, 2009.
 
28.   Subsequent Events
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements during the period from January 1, 2010 through March 13, 2010, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
 
Cash Flow Hedge Transactions
 
Effective January 11, 2010, the Company’s Korean subsidiary entered into option and forward contracts to hedge the risk of changes in the functional-currency-equivalent cash flows attributable to currency rate changes on U.S. dollar denominated revenues. Total notional amounts for the options and forward contracts were $50,000 thousand and $135,000 thousand, respectively, and monthly settlements for the contracts will be made from February to December 2010.
 
Issuance of $250 million of Senior Notes and Applications of Net Proceeds (Unaudited)
 
On April 9, 2010 the Company’s Luxembourg subsidiary and United States finance subsidiary completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. Of the $239.6 million of net proceeds, $130.7 million was used to make a distribution to the Company’s unitholders and $61.8 million was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the term loan. The remaining proceeds were retained to fund working capital and for general corporate purposes.
 
Regarding the distribution made to unitholders, the Company has presented pro forma balance sheet information in the face of consolidated balance sheets.


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MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
           Depositary Shares
 
Representing          Shares of Common Stock
 
 
 
 
LOGO
 
 
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Barclays Capital Deutsche Bank Securities
 
     
Citi
  UBS Investment Bank
 
 
 
 
Through and including          , 2010 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.
 


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PART II
 
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
 
ITEM 13.   Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
 
The following table sets forth all expenses other than the underwriting discount, payable by the registrant in connection with the sale of the common stock being registered. All amounts shown are estimates except for the SEC registration fee.
 
         
SEC Registration Fee
  $ 17,825  
FINRA Fees
  $ 25,500  
New York Stock Exchange Listing Fee
  $ *  
Legal Fees and Expenses
  $ *  
Printing Expenses
  $ *  
Blue Sky Fees
  $ *  
Transfer Agent’s Fees
  $ *  
Accounting Fees and Expenses
  $ *  
Miscellaneous
  $ *  
         
Total
  $ *  
 
* To be provided by amendment
 
ITEM 14.   Indemnification of Officers and Directors.
 
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) provides that a corporation may indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and individuals against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with any threatened, pending or completed actions, suits or proceedings in which such person is made a party or who is threatened to be made a party by reason of such person being or having been a director, officer, employee of or agent to the registrant. The statute provides that it is not exclusive of other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
 
As permitted by the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation includes a provision that eliminates the personal liability of our directors for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability is not permitted by DGCL.
 
As permitted by the DGCL, our bylaws provide that (1) we are required to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, subject to certain exceptions; (2) we are permitted to indemnify our other employees and agents to the extent that we indemnify our officers and directors; (3) we are required to advance expenses, as incurred, to our directors and officers in connection with any legal proceeding, subject to certain exceptions; and (4) the rights conferred in our bylaws are not exclusive.
 
We intend to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors and officers. The indemnification agreements will provide for indemnification and advancement of expenses to our directors and officers under certain circumstances for acts or omissions to the extent permissible under Delaware law. We also obtained directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, which insures against liabilities that our directors or officers may incur in such capacities. At present, we are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers, employees or agents in which indemnification would be required or permitted. We believe that our charter and bylaw provisions are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.


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Item 15.   Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
 
The following relates to sales of securities that have occurred since January 1, 2007 and that have not been registered under the Securities Act:
 
Prior to the closing of the offering, we will convert from a Delaware limited liability company into a Delaware corporation. At the time of the corporate conversion, all of the outstanding common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into shares of our common stock and all of the outstanding warrants to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC will be automatically converted into warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. The issuance of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock to our members in the corporate conversion will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act by virtue of the exemption provided under Section 3(a)(9) thereof as the common stock and warrants will be exchanged by us with our existing security holders exclusively where no commission or other remuneration is paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange. The issuance of common stock and warrants will also be exempt from registration under the Securities Act by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof as a transaction not involving a public offering or, with respect to certain of our existing security holders, Regulation S thereof as an issuance to non-U.S. persons in transactions that will take place outside of the U.S. In addition, as part of our corporate conversion, we will convert outstanding options to purchase common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC into options to purchase shares of our common stock. The issuance of such options to purchase shares of our stock pursuant to such corporate conversion will be exempt from registration in reliance upon exemptions from the registration requirements provided by Rule 701 under the Securities Act relating to transactions occurring under compensatory benefit plans or provided by Regulation S to non-U.S. persons in transactions that will take place outside of the U.S.
 
In April 2010, our subsidiaries, MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, sold (and certain of our subsidiaries guaranteed) $250 million aggregate principal amount of 10.500% senior notes due 2018. We received net proceeds of approximately $239.6 million pursuant to the sale of such notes. The initial purchasers of the foregoing notes were Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and UBS Securities LLC. The issuance of the notes to the initial purchasers was made in reliance on Section 4(2) under the Securities Act and the notes were subsequently resold by the initial purchasers pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S thereunder.
 
In March 2010, we issued to our director Nader Tavakoli a restricted unit bonus for 150,000 common units pursuant to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan. In March 2010, we also issued to certain of our directors and employees options to purchase up to 914,000 common units pursuant to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan at an exercise price of $2.12 per unit. The issuance of such restricted unit bonuses and options to purchase our common units was exempt from registration in reliance upon exemptions from the registration requirements provided by Rule 701 under the Securities Act relating to transactions occurring under compensatory benefit plans or provided by Regulation S to non-U.S. persons in transactions that took place outside of the U.S.
 
In December 2009, we issued to certain of our employees restricted unit bonuses for an aggregate of 7,084,000 common units pursuant to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan. In December 2009, we also issued to certain of our employees options to purchase up to 15,365,000 common units pursuant to the MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan at an exercise price of $1.16 per unit. The issuance of such restricted unit bonuses and options to purchase our common units was exempt from registration in reliance upon exemptions from the registration requirements provided by Rule 701 under the Securities Act relating to transactions occurring under compensatory benefit plans or provided by Regulation S to non-U.S. persons in transactions that took place outside of the U.S.


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In November 2009, in connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we issued an aggregate of 17,999,996 common units and warrants to purchase 15,000,000 common units to certain of our former creditors in satisfaction and retirement of their claims. The issuance of such common units and warrants and the distribution thereof was exempt from registration under applicable securities laws pursuant to Section 1145(a) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
 
In November 2009, in connection with our emergence from reorganization proceedings, we issued an aggregate of 252,000,000 common units in a rights offering to affiliated funds of Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. and certain of our other former creditors who were accredited investors, as defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act, for an aggregate purchase price of $35,280,000. In connection with such rights offering we issued an additional 30,000,000 common units to affiliated funds of Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. as payment of a backstop commitment fee payable pursuant to our Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. The sale and issuance of such securities was exempt from registration under applicable securities laws pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
 
On July 4, 2008, one of our former employees exercised options to acquire 4,375 of our common units at a purchase price of $12,040.87. The issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, by reason of the fact that the offering was a limited private placement to one knowledgeable investor who agreed not to resell the securities to the public.
 
On April 14, 2008, one of our former executives exercised options to acquire 143,272.50 of our common units at a purchase price of $143,272.50. Because the offering transaction took place outside the U.S. and the optionee was not a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On March 12, 2008, one of our former employees exercised options to acquire 2,437.50 of our common units at a purchase price of $7,312.50. Because the offering transaction took place outside the U.S. and the optionee was not a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On February 19, 2008, two of our former employees exercised options to acquire 11,375 of our common units for an aggregate purchase price of $20,890. Because the offering transactions took place outside the U.S. and neither of the optionees was a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On December 24, 2007, one of our former executives exercised options to acquire 12,500 of our common units at a purchase price of $37,500. Because the offering transaction took place outside the U.S. and the optionee was not a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On October 25, 2007, one of our former employees exercised options to acquire 1,500 of our common units at a purchase price of $3,000. Because the offering transaction took place outside the U.S. and the optionee was not a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On August 22, 2007, one of our former executives exercised options to acquire 30,937.50 of our common units at a purchase price of $30,937. Because the offering transaction took place outside the U.S. and the optionee was not a U.S. person, the issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Regulation S.
 
On May 4, 2007, one of our former executives exercised options to acquire 80,000 of our common units for an aggregate purchase price of $80,000. The issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, by reason of the fact that the offering was a limited private placement to one knowledgeable investor who agreed not to resell the securities to the public.


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ITEM 16.   Exhibits.
 
         
  1 .1   Form of Underwriting Agreement*
  2 .1   Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, et al., dated as of September 24, 2009
  3 .1   Certificate of Formation of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (formerly System Semiconductor Holding LLC)(3)
  3 .2   Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Formation of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC(3)
  3 .3   Fifth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
  3 .4   Form of Certificate of Incorporation of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation(3)
  3 .5   Form of Bylaws of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation(3)
  3 .6   Plan of Conversion of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC*
  4 .1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2009, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and each of the securityholders named therein
  4 .2   Form of Deposit Agreement, among MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as the depositary, and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts evidencing the depositary shares*
  4 .3   Specimen Depositary Share (included in Exhibit 4.2)*
  4 .4   Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2010, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors as named therein and Wilmington Trust FSB, as trustee
  4 .5   Form of 10.500% Senior Notes due 2018 and related notation of guarantee (included in Exhibit 4.4)
  4 .6   Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2010, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors named therein, and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several purchasers named therein
  5 .1   Form of Opinion of DLA Piper LLP (US)*
  10 .1   Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2009, among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors named therein, the lenders named therein, and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Administrative Agent
  10 .2   Intellectual Property License Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .3   Land Lease and Easement Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(1)
  10 .4   First Amendment to Land Lease and Easement Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2005, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .5   General Service Supply Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)
  10 .6   First Amendment to the General Service Supply Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2005, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .7   License Agreement (ModularBCD), dated as of March 18, 2005, by and between Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(1)(3)
  10 .8   Amended & Restated License Agreement (TrenchDMOS), dated as of September 19, 2007, by and between Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)
  10 .9   Technology License Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1996, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(1)(3)


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  10 .10   Amendment to the Technology License Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2006, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)
  10 .11   ARM7201TDSP Device License Agreement, dated as of August 26, 1997, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(1)(3)
  10 .12   Technology License Agreement, dated as of October 5, 1995, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(2)(3)
  10 .13   Technology License Agreement, dated as of July 2001, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(1)(3)
  10 .14   Technology License Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2001, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(1)(3)
  10 .15   Technology License Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2004, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(3)
  10 .16   Design Migration Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2007, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)
  10 .17   Basic Agreement on Joint Development and Grant of License, dated as of November 10, 2006, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. and Silicon Works (English translation)(3)
  10 .18   Master Service Agreement, dated as of December 27, 2000 by and between Sharp Corporation and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hyundai Electronics Japan Co., Ltd) (English translation)
  10 .19   Warrant Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2009, between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC(3)
  10 .20   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan(3)
  10 .21   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Option Agreement (Non-U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .22   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Option Agreement (U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .23   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Restricted Unit Agreement (Non-U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .24   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Restricted Unit Agreement (U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .25   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation 2010 Equity Incentive Plan(3)
  10 .26   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan(3)
  10 .27   Amended and Restated Service Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2008, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Sang Park
  10 .28   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Sang Park(3)
  10 .29   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Sang Park(3)
  10 .30   Entrustment Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Tae Young Hwang
  10 .31   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Young Hwang(3)
  10 .32   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Young Hwang(3)

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  10 .33   Offer Letter dated March 7, 2006, from MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Inc. to Brent Rowe, as supplemented on December 20, 2006(3)
  10 .34   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Brent Rowe(3)
  10 .35   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Brent Rowe(3)
  10 .36   Offer Letter dated September 5, 2006, from MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. to Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .37   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .38   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .39   Offer Letter, dated as of July 1, 2007, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .40   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .41   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .42   Offer Letter, dated as of June 20, 2007, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .43   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .44   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .45   Service Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2006, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and John McFarland(3)
  10 .46   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and John McFarland(3)
  10 .47   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and John McFarland(3)
  10 .48   Senior Advisor Agreement, dated as of April 10, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd.(Korea) and Robert J. Krakauer(3)
  10 .49   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation Form of Indemnification Agreement with Directors and Officers(3)
  10 .50   Form of Accredited Investor Certification delivered to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, et al.
  10 .51   Form of Subscription Agreement for common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (in connection with the Committee’s Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code)
  10 .52   Subscription Form for Rights Offering in connection with the Committee’s Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
  10 .53   $35,000,000 Common Stock Backstop Commitment letter, dated as of September 23, 2009, from Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., solely in its capacity as investment advisor to Avenue Investments, L.P., Avenue International Master, L.P., Avenue Special Situations Fund IV, L.P., Avenue Special Situations Fund V, L.P. and Avenue CDP-Global Opportunities Fund, L.P. (included in Exhibit 2.1)
  10 .54   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC Profit Sharing Plan as adopted on December 31, 2009 and as amended on February 15, 2010(2)
  21 .1   Subsidiaries of the Registrant(3)
  23 .1   Consent of Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers

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  23 .2   Consent of DLA Piper LLP (US) (contained in Exhibit 5.1)*
  24 .1   Power of Attorney of officers and directors of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC(3)
 
 
* To be filed by amendment.
 
Footnotes:
 
(1)  Certain portions of this document have been omitted pursuant to a grant of confidential treatment by the SEC.
 
(2)  Certain portions of this document have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment by the SEC.
 
(3)  Previously filed.
 
Item 17.   Undertakings.
 
We hereby undertake to provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
 
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of us in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
 
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
 
(1) for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective; and
 
(2) for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Seoul, The Republic of Korea on April 20, 2010.
 
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
 
  By: 
/s/  Sang Park
Sang Park, Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
 
             
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
         
/s/  Sang Park

Sang Park
  Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
  April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Margaret Sakai
  Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Michael Elkins
  Director   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Randal Klein
  Director   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
R. Douglas Norby
  Director   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Gidu Shroff
  Director   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Steven Tan
  Director   April 20, 2010
         
          *          
Nader Tavakoli
  Director   April 20, 2010
             
*By  
/s/  Sang Park

Attorney-in-fact
       


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Exhibit Index
 
         
  1 .1   Form of Underwriting Agreement*
  2 .1   Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, et al., dated as of September 24, 2009
  3 .1   Certificate of Formation of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (formerly System Semiconductor Holding LLC)(3)
  3 .2   Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Formation of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC(3)
  3 .3   Fifth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC
  3 .4   Form of Certificate of Incorporation of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation(3)
  3 .5   Form of Bylaws of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation(3)
  3 .6   Plan of Conversion of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC*
  4 .1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2009, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and each of the securityholders named therein
  4 .2   Form of Deposit Agreement, among MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as the depositary, and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts evidencing the depositary shares*
  4 .3   Specimen Depositary Share (included in Exhibit 4.2)*
  4 .4   Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2010, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors as named therein and Wilmington Trust FSB, as trustee
  4 .5   Form of 10.500% Senior Notes due 2018 and notation of guarantee (included in Exhibit 4.4)
  4 .6   Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2010, by and among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors named therein, and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several purchasers named therein
  5 .1   Form of Opinion of DLA Piper LLP (US)*
  10 .1   Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2009, among MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A., MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, the guarantors named therein, the lenders named therein, and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Administrative Agent
  10 .2   Intellectual Property License Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .3   Land Lease and Easement Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(1)
  10 .4   First Amendment to Land Lease and Easement Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2005, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .5   General Service Supply Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)
  10 .6   First Amendment to the General Service Supply Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2005, by and between Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)
  10 .7   License Agreement (ModularBCD), dated as of March 18, 2005, by and between Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(1)(3)
  10 .8   Amended & Restated License Agreement (TrenchDMOS), dated as of September 19, 2007, by and between Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)
  10 .9   Technology License Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1996, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(1)(3)
  10 .10   Amendment to the Technology License Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2006, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)


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  10 .11   ARM7201TDSP Device License Agreement, dated as of August 26, 1997, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(1)(3)
  10 .12   Technology License Agreement, dated as of October 5, 1995, by and between Advanced RISC Machines Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to LG Semicon Company Limited)(2)(3)
  10 .13   Technology License Agreement, dated as of July 2001, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(1)(3)
  10 .14   Technology License Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2001, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(1)(3)
  10 .15   Technology License Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2004, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)(3)
  10 .16   Design Migration Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2007, by and between ARM Limited and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea)(2)(3)
  10 .17   Basic Agreement on Joint Development and Grant of License, dated as of November 10, 2006, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. and Silicon Works (English translation)(3)
  10 .18   Master Service Agreement, dated as of December 27, 2000 by and between Sharp Corporation and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) (successor in interest to Hyundai Electronics Japan Co., Ltd) (English translation)
  10 .19   Warrant Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2009, between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC(3)
  10 .20   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan(3)
  10 .21   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Option Agreement (Non-U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .22   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Option Agreement (U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .23   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Restricted Unit Agreement (Non-U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .24   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC 2009 Common Unit Plan form of Restricted Unit Agreement (U.S. Participants)(3)
  10 .25   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation 2010 Equity Incentive Plan(3)
  10 .26   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan(3)
  10 .27   Amended and Restated Service Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2008, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Sang Park
  10 .28   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Sang Park(3)
  10 .29   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Sang Park(3)
  10 .30   Entrustment Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2004, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Tae Young Hwang
  10 .31   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Young Hwang(3)
  10 .32   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Young Hwang(3)
  10 .33   Offer Letter dated March 7, 2006, from MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Inc. to Brent Rowe, as supplemented on December 20, 2006(3)
  10 .34   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Brent Rowe(3)


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  10 .35   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Brent Rowe(3)
  10 .36   Offer Letter dated September 5, 2006, from MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. to Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .37   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .38   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Margaret Sakai(3)
  10 .39   Offer Letter, dated as of July 1, 2007, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .40   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .41   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Heung Kyu Kim(3)
  10 .42   Offer Letter, dated as of June 20, 2007, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .43   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .44   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and Tae Jong Lee(3)
  10 .45   Service Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2006, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd. (Korea) and John McFarland(3)
  10 .46   Notice of Grant of Unit Option, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and John McFarland(3)
  10 .47   Notice of Grant of Restricted Units, dated as of December 8, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC and John McFarland(3)
  10 .48   Senior Advisor Agreement, dated as of April 10, 2009, by and between MagnaChip Semiconductor, Ltd.(Korea) and Robert J. Krakauer(3)
  10 .49   MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation Form of Indemnification Agreement with Directors and Officers(3)
  10 .50   Form of Accredited Investor Certification delivered to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Company, et al.
  10 .51   Form of Subscription Agreement for common units of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC (in connection with the Committee’s Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code)
  10 .52   Subscription Form for Rights Offering in connection with the Committee’s Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
  10 .53   $35,000,000 Common Stock Backstop Commitment letter, dated as of September 23, 2009, from Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., solely in its capacity as investment advisor to Avenue Investments, L.P., Avenue International Master, L.P., Avenue Special Situations Fund IV, L.P., Avenue Special Situations Fund V, L.P. and Avenue CDP-Global Opportunities Fund, L.P. (included in Exhibit 2.1)
  10 .54   MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC Profit Sharing Plan as adopted on December 31, 2009 and as amended on February 15, 2010(2)
  21 .1   Subsidiaries of the Registrant(3)
  23 .1   Consent of Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
  23 .2   Consent of DLA Piper LLP (US) (contained in Exhibit 5.1)*
  24 .1   Power of Attorney of officers and directors of MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC(3)
 
 
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Footnotes:
 
(1)  Certain portions of this document have been omitted pursuant to a grant of confidential treatment by the SEC.
 
(2)  Certain portions of this document have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment by the SEC.
 
(3)  Previously filed.