SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.

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Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $218.1 million, a 1.7% decrease compared to $221.9 million for the third quarter of 2012, and a 20.6% increase compared to $180.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, revenue was $819.6 million compared to $772.8 million for 2011, a 6.1% increase.

Gross margin was $74.3 million or 34.1%, as a percent of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2012. This compares to gross profit of $76.4 million or 34.5 % for the third quarter of 2012 and $51.5 million or 28.5% for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, gross profit was $263.5 million or 32.2% compared to $234.3 million or 30.3% for 2011.

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $125.3 million or $3.38 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $48.4 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012 and a net income of $23.7 million or $0.61 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, net income was $193.3 million or $5.16 per diluted share compared to $21.8 million or $0.55 per diluted share for 2011. Net income for 2012 was impacted primarily by a gross margin of $263.5 million compared to $234.3 million for 2011, recognition of deferred tax assets of $64.7 million in 2012, and a foreign currency gain of $56.0 million compared to a foreign currency loss of $11.6 million for 2011, which was primarily related to non-cash foreign currency translation for intercompany balances that were denominated in U.S. dollars.

"I am very pleased that we ended 2012 with revenue of $819.6 million dollars, up 6.1% from 2011 and outpacing the semiconductor industry, which declined 3.0% this year. While the macro environment remained weak, we have successfully aligned with the growing smartphone and tablet PC market, leveraged our strong relationships with blue chip customers, and delivered 30% more new products in 2012 from the previous year," said Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO. "I believe that this will help differentiate us from our competitors and allow us to perform better than the market in 2013. Compared to the same quarter last year, Q4 revenue and gross margin maintained better momentum due to a successful mix shift of products and customers and improved utilization from our mixed business model. Our revenue and margin performance this quarter represents our eighth consecutive quarter of meeting or exceeding guidance."

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $28.7 million or $0.77 per diluted share compared to $30.4 million or $0.81 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012 and $10.0 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, adjusted net income was $83.5 million or $2.23 per diluted share compared to $66.4 million or $1.67 per diluted share for 2011.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a more meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting MagnaChip's business and operations. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash) totaled $182.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of $16.6 million from the end of the prior quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $31.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.

Revenue by Segment


    In thousands of US
     dollars           Three Months Ended              Year Ended
                        December 31, 2012          September 30, 2012          December 31,          December 31, 2012          December 31,
                                                                                                2011                                             2011
    Semiconductor
     Manufacturing
     Services                             $112,654                    $117,978               $67,973                   $389,812              $338,268
    Display Solutions                       72,806                      69,415                90,045                    302,230               338,995
    Power Solutions                         31,949                      33,849                22,039                    124,750                92,547
    Other                                      675                         630                   769                      2,800                 3,021
    Total Revenue                         $218,084                    $221,872              $180,826                   $819,592              $772,831

Fourth Quarter and Recent Company Highlights


    --  Power Solutions 2012 Revenue Grew 34.8% for the Full Year.
    --  AMOLED 2012 Revenue from Smartphones Grew 47.0% for the Full Year.
    --  Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Achieving Financial Guidance.
    --  Repurchased 406 Thousand Shares in Q4 under MagnaChip's 2011 Stock
        Repurchase Program.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2013, MagnaChip expects:


    --  Revenue will be in the range of $201 million to $209 million.
    --  Gross margin will be 31.0% to 33.0% as a percent of revenue.

Non-GAAP Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges related to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense (benefit), restructuring and impairment charges, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, special expense for an IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. Adjusted net income excludes charges related to restructuring and impairment, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets associated with continuing operations, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, GAAP and cash tax expense difference, special expense for an IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements.

Conference Call

MagnaChip will hold a conference call at 2 p.m. PST today to discuss the fourth quarter 2012 financial results. The conference call will be webcast live and is also available by dialing 1-866-776-2061 in the U.S. or 1-706-679-0298 for all other locations. The conference ID number is 86473379 and participants are encouraged to initiate their calls at least 10 minutes in advance of the 2 p.m. PST start time to ensure a timely connection. The webcast and earnings release will be accessible at www.magnachip.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available the same day and will run for 72 hours. The replay access numbers are 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406. The access code is 86473379.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip believes it has one of the broadest and deepest ranges of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip's website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this release regarding MagnaChip's forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include statements about our ability to capitalize on improving market dynamics and future operating and financial performance including first quarter 2013 revenue and gross margin. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip Semiconductor as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include general economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, timely design acceptance by our customers, timely introduction of new products and technologies, ability to ramp new products into volume production, industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products, industry and/or company overcapacity, effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates, unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated, compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us and our distributors, and other risks detailed from time to time in MagnaChip's filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2012 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. MagnaChip assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


    CONTACTS:
    In the United States:          In Korea:
    Robert Pursel                  Chankeun Park
    Director of Investor Relations Senior Manager, Public Relations
    Tel. +1-408-625-1262           Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
    robert.pursel@magnachip.com    chankeun.park@magnachip.com

                                                              MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                                                 (In thousands of US dollars, except share data)
                                                                                   (Unaudited)

                                                                              Three Months Ended                                           Year Ended
                                                                              ------------------
                                                 December 31,                                September 30,                    December 31,              December 31,             December 31,
                                                         2012                                         2012                            2011                      2012                     2011
                                                         ----                                         ----                            ----                      ----                     ----
    Net sales                                                         $218,084                                      $221,872                  $180,826                 $819,592                         $772,831
    Cost of sales                                                      143,796                                       145,432                   129,287                  556,091                          538,515
                                                                       -------                                       -------                   -------                  -------                          -------

    Gross profit                                                        74,288                                        76,440                    51,539                  263,501                          234,316
                                                                        ------                                        ------                    ------                  -------                          -------
    Gross profit %                                                      34.1%                                         34.5%                     28.5%                    32.2%                            30.3%

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                        19,281                                        21,388                    17,627                   78,971                           68,367
    Research and development expenses                                   19,660                                        19,470                    18,652                   78,723                           76,767
    Restructuring and impairment charges                    -                                            -                               -                         -                           4,096
    Special expense for IPO incentive                       -                                            -                               -                         -                          12,146
                                                          ---                                          ---

    Operating income                                                    35,347                                        35,582                    15,260                  105,807                           72,940

    Other income (expenses)
    Interest expense, net                                               (5,655)                                       (5,746)                   (5,644)                 (22,600)                         (24,984)
    Foreign currency gain (loss), net                                   33,656                                        21,782                    16,832                   55,961                          (11,633)
    Loss on early extinguishment of senior notes            -                                            -                               -                         -                          (5,459)
    Other                                                                  634                                           695                      (862)                   2,119                           (1,052)
                                                                           ---                                           ---                      ----                    -----                           ------

                                                                        28,635                                        16,731                    10,326                   35,480                          (43,128)
                                                                        ------                                        ------                    ------                   ------                          -------

    Income before income taxes                                          63,982                                        52,313                    25,586                  141,287                           29,812
                                                                        ------                                        ------                    ------                  -------                           ------

    Income tax expense (benefit)                                       (61,304)                                        3,901                     1,881                  (52,014)                           8,019
                                                                       -------                                         -----                     -----                  -------                            -----

    Net income                                                        $125,286                                       $48,412                   $23,705                 $193,301                          $21,793
                                                                      ========                                       =======                   =======                 ========                          =======

    Earnings per common share :
            - Basic                                                      $3.50                                         $1.34                     $0.61                    $5.29                            $0.56
            - Diluted                                                    $3.38                                         $1.30                     $0.61                    $5.16                            $0.55
                                                                         =====                                         =====                     =====                    =====                            =====
    Weighted average number of shares-Basic                         35,845,367                                    36,199,655                38,632,975               36,567,684                       38,775,642
    Weighted average number of shares-Diluted                       37,074,657                                    37,324,787                39,110,759               37,496,965                       39,774,898

                                                          MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED NETINCOME
                                                            (In thousands of US dollars, except share data)
                                                                              (Unaudited)

                                                                            Three Months Ended                                            Year Ended
                                                                            ------------------
                                                  December 31,                              September 30,                    December 31,              December 31,              December 31,
                                                          2012                                       2012                            2011                      2012                      2011
                                                          ----                                       ----                            ----                      ----                      ----
    Net income                                                         $125,286                                     $48,412                   $23,705                  $193,301                         $21,793
    Adjustments:
    Depreciation and amortization                                         8,550                                       8,443                     8,856                    32,390                          51,224
    Interest expense, net                                                 5,655                                       5,746                     5,644                    22,600                          24,984
    Income tax expense (benefit)                                        (61,304)                                      3,901                     1,881                   (52,014)                          8,019
    Restructuring and impairment charges                     -                                          -                               -                         -                            4,096
    Stock-based compensation expense                                        546                                         535                       287                     1,996                           2,085
    Foreign currency loss (gain), net                                   (33,656)                                    (21,782)                  (16,832)                  (55,961)                         11,633
    Derivative valuation loss (gain), net                                  (634)                                       (695)                      862                    (2,115)                          1,059
    Secondary offering and others                            -                                      2,119                               -                     3,335                                -
    Special expense for IPO incentive                        -                                          -                               -                         -                           12,146
    Loss on early extinguishment of senior notes             -                                          -                               -                         -                            5,459
                                                           ---                                        ---                             ---                       ---                            -----
    Adjusted EBITDA                                                     $44,443                                     $46,679                   $24,403                  $143,532                        $142,498
                                                                        =======                                     =======                   =======                  ========                        ========
    Adjusted EBITDA per common share:
    - Diluted                                                             $1.20                                       $1.25                     $0.62                     $3.83                           $3.58
    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                      37,074,657                                  37,324,787                39,110,759                37,496,965                      39,774,898

    Net income                                                         $125,286                                     $48,412                   $23,705                  $193,301                         $21,793
    Adjustments:
    Restructuring and impairment charges                     -                                          -                               -                         -                            4,096
    Stock-based compensation expense                                        546                                         535                       287                     1,996                           2,085
    Amortization of intangibles                                           1,893                                       1,829                     1,985                     7,695                           8,147
    Foreign currency loss (gain), net                                   (33,656)                                    (21,782)                  (16,832)                  (55,961)                         11,633
    Derivative valuation loss (gain), net                                  (634)                                       (695)                      862                    (2,115)                          1,059
    Secondary offering and others                            -                                      2,119                               -                     3,335                                -
    GAAP and cash tax expense difference               (64,749)                                         -                               -                   (64,749)                               -
    Special expense for IPO incentive                        -                                          -                               -                         -                           12,146
    Loss on early extinguishment of senior notes             -                                          -                               -                         -                            5,459
                                                           ---                                        ---                             ---                       ---                            -----
    Adjusted net income                                                 $28,686                                     $30,418                   $10,007                   $83,502                         $66,418
                                                                        =======                                     =======                   =======                   =======                         =======
    Adjusted net income per common share:
    - Diluted                                                             $0.77                                       $0.81                     $0.26                     $2.23                           $1.67
    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                      37,074,657                                  37,324,787                39,110,759                37,496,965                      39,774,898

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) income tax expense (benefit), (iv) restructuring and impairment charges, (v) stock-based compensation expense, (vi) foreign currency loss (gain), net, (vii) derivative valuation loss (gain), net, (viii) secondary offering and others, (ix) Special expense for IPO incentive, and (x) loss on early extinguishment of senior notes.

We present Adjusted Net Income as a further supplemental measure of our performance. We prepare Adjusted Net Income by adjusting net income 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 define Adjusted Net Income as net income adjusted to exclude (i) restructuring and impairment charges, (ii) stock-based compensation expense, (iii) amortization of intangibles, (iv) foreign currency loss (gain), net, (v) derivative valuation loss (gain), net, (vi) secondary offering and others, (vii) GAAP and cash tax expense difference, (viii) Special expense for IPO incentive, and (ix) loss on early extinguishment of senior notes.

                                            MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                              (In thousands of US dollars, except share data)
                                                                (Unaudited)

                                                                      December 31,                         December 31,
                                                                              2012                                 2011
                                                                              ----                                 ----
    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                    $182,238                     $162,111
    Restricted cash                                                                                   133               6,830
    Accounts receivable, net                                                                      143,331                      125,922
    Inventories, net                                                                               89,363                       62,836
    Other receivables                                                                               1,429                          256
    Prepaid expenses                                                                                7,884                        6,032
    Current deferred income tax assets                                                             22,768                        3,406
    Other current assets                                                                            9,680                       12,503
                                                                                                    -----                       ------

    Total current assets                                                                          456,826                      379,896
                                                                                                  -------                      -------

    Property, plant and equipment, net                                                            238,256                      182,663
    Intangible assets, net                                                                         15,260                       16,787
    Long-term prepaid expenses                                                                     18,048                        4,790
    Deferred income tax assets                                                                     46,710                        3,537
    Other non-current assets                                                                       14,866                       15,002
                                                                                                   ------                       ------

    Total assets                                                                                 $789,966                     $602,675
                                                                                                 ========                     ========

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    Current liabilities
    Accounts payable                                                                              $79,236                      $77,848
    Other accounts payable                                                                         15,600                       13,452
    Accrued expenses                                                                               43,486                       31,723
    Current portion of capital lease obligations                                                        -                        2,852
    Derivative liabilities                                                                              -                        9,757
    Other current liabilities                                                                       9,973                        2,007
                                                                                                    -----                        -----

    Total current liabilities                                                                     148,295                      137,639

    Long-term borrowings, net                                                                     201,653                      201,389
    Accrued severance benefits, net                                                               112,446                       90,755
    Other non-current liabilities                                                                  17,263                        6,222
                                                                                                   ------                        -----

    Total liabilities                                                                             479,657                      436,005
                                                                                                  -------                      -------

    Stockholders' equity
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares
     authorized, 39,599,374 shares issued and
     35,635,357 shares outstanding at December 31,
     2012 and 39,439,115 shares issued and 37,907,575
     shares outstanding at December 31, 2011                                                          396                          394
    Additional paid-in capital                                                                    101,885                       98,929
    Retained earnings                                                                             287,251                       93,950
    Treasury stock, 3,964,017 shares at December 31,
     2012 and 1,531,540 shares at December 31, 2011                                               (39,918)                     (11,793)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                          (39,305)                     (14,810)
                                                                                                  -------                      -------

    Total stockholders' equity                                                                    310,309                      166,670
                                                                                                  =======                      =======

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                   $789,966                     $602,675
                                                                                                 ========                     ========

                                                                                     MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                                                            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                                                                 (In thousands of US dollars)
                                                                                                         (Unaudited)

                                                                                                                                    Three Months Ended                      Year Ended
                                                                                                                                    ------------------                      ----------
                                                                                                                                       December 31,                 December 31,       December 31,
                                                                                                                                                     2012                       2012           2011
                                                                                                                                                     ----                       ----           ----
    Cash flow from operating activities
    Net income                                                                                                                                            $125,286                         $193,301   $21,793
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                            8,550                           32,390    51,224
    Provision for severance benefits                                                                                                                         4,158                           20,937    14,698
    Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount                                                                                            256                            1,009       970
    Loss (gain) on foreign currency translation, net                                                                                                       (38,263)                         (63,567)   15,140
    Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                2                             (172)     (122)
    Loss on disposal of intangible assets, net                                                                                                                   1                               27        25
    Restructuring and impairment charges                                                                                                                         -                                -     2,499
    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                   546                            1,996     2,085
    Loss on early extinguishment of senior notes                                                                                                                 -                                -     5,459
    Other                                                                                                                                                     (138)                            (470)    1,682
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    Accounts receivable                                                                                                                                     10,634                           (7,534)   (6,234)
    Inventories                                                                                                                                            (10,540)                         (19,066)    4,274
    Other receivables                                                                                                                                        1,329                             (458)    2,657
    Other current assets                                                                                                                                    11,606                           10,944    (5,081)
    Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                                    (64,257)                         (62,743)    1,412
    Accounts payable                                                                                                                                       (19,310)                          (1,838)   18,084
    Other accounts payable                                                                                                                                  (8,485)                          (9,185)   (6,891)
    Accrued expenses                                                                                                                                        10,651                           24,412    (5,577)
    Other current liabilities                                                                                                                                2,407                           11,857    (3,050)
    Payment of severance benefits                                                                                                                           (1,428)                          (6,997)  (10,478)
    Other                                                                                                                                                   (1,501)                          (3,740)      (38)
                                                                                                                                                            ------

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                               31,504                          121,103   104,531
                                                                                                                                                            ------                          -------   -------

    Cash flow from investing activities
    Decrease (increase) in restricted cash                                                                                                                       9                            6,783    (7,199)
    Proceeds from disposal of plant, property and equipment                                                                                                      -                              937       219
    Purchase of plant, property and equipment                                                                                                               (4,777)                         (61,522)  (48,173)
    Payment for intellectual property registration                                                                                                            (130)                            (882)     (696)
    Payment for acquisition                                                                                                                                      -                           (8,642)        -
    Decrease in short-term financial instruments                                                                                                                 -                              173         -
    Collection of guarantee deposits                                                                                                                             9                               81     1,544
    Payment of guarantee deposits                                                                                                                               (9)                            (320)   (2,482)
    Other                                                                                                                                                      (86)                            (136)     (371)
                                                                                                                                                               ---                             ----      ----

    Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                                   (4,984)                         (63,528)  (57,158)
                                                                                                                                                            ------                          -------   -------

    Cash flow from financing activities
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                                                                                     526                              962     9,336
    Repurchase of senior notes                                                                                                                                   -                                -   (50,307)
    Repayment of obligations under capital lease                                                                                                                 -                           (2,968)   (6,312)
    Acquisition of treasury stock                                                                                                                           (5,188)                         (28,125)  (11,793)
                                                                                                                                                            ------

    Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                                                   (4,662)                         (30,131)  (59,076)

    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                   (5,278)                          (7,317)    1,642
                                                                                                                                                            ------                           ------     -----

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                    16,580                           20,127   (10,061)
                                                                                                                                                            ------                           ------   -------

    Cash and cash equivalents
    Beginning of the period                                                                                                                                165,658                          162,111   172,172
                                                                                                                                                           -------                          -------   -------

    End of the period                                                                                                                                     $182,238                         $182,238  $162,111
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