Amkor Technology, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $913,600,000 against $868,682,000 a year ago. Operating income was $24,655,000 against $22,094,000 a year ago. Loss before taxes was $8,705,000 against income before taxes of $1,468,000 a year ago. Net loss was $9,144,000 against $405,000 a year ago. Net loss attributable to company was $10,006,000 against $875,000 a year ago. Net loss attributable to company per share basic and diluted was $0.04. Net cash provided by operating activities was $102,677,000 against $138,098,000 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was $88,285,000 against $198,788,000 a year ago. EBITDA was $154 million against $155 million a year ago.

For the second quarter of 2017, the company expects net sales of $955 million to $1.035 billion, up 5% to 13% from the prior quarter. The company expects gross margin of 16% to 20%. Net income of $86 million to $125 million or $0.36 to $0.52 per share (includes gain from the sale of k1 factory).

For the year 2017, the company expects capital expenditures of around $500 million, unchanged from previous forecast. The company expects 2017 full year effective tax rate to be about 25%.