SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., May 28, 2015 /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 first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

The Company also announced the appointment of YJ Kim, a semiconductor industry veteran, as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors, and Jonathan Kim as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Both held the same posts on an interim basis for the past year. In addition, the Company named Theodore Kim as Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, a newly created position, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. He continues to serve as General Counsel.

On behalf of MagnaChip's Board, Chairman Doug Norby said, "I am pleased that, after conducting a broad and thorough search process, the Board has unanimously appointed YJ to lead MagnaChip and Jonathan to serve as CFO. As interim CEO, YJ provided strong leadership and strategic vision to the Company during this important period. Jonathan successfully led the completion of the restatement process, and has proven himself to be a very capable financial executive. The Board looks forward to working with the two leaders to improve MagnaChip's performance."

Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 was $164.9 million, a 1.7% decline compared to $167.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and flat compared to $164.2 million for the first quarter of 2014.

Gross profit was $35.0 million or 21.2%, as a percent of revenue, for the first quarter of 2015. This compares to gross profit of $34.5 million or 20.6% for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $40.3 million or 24.5% for the first quarter of 2014.

Net loss, on a GAAP basis, for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $20.0 million or $0.59 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $63.8 million or $1.87 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2014 and a net loss of $21.6 million or $0.63 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014. Net loss was impacted primarily by lower revenue and gross margin as well as by substantial accounting, legal and other related costs associated with our restatement and certain related litigation and other regulatory investigations and actions.

"We continue to face major challenges as a result of strategic missteps in the past, so we have implemented a comprehensive cost and portfolio optimization program to position MagnaChip for growth over the long-term while we also work to improve fab utilization and boost engineering efficiencies," said CEO YJ Kim. "Our goal is to broaden our customer base, expand into new markets including sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT), accelerate product innovation and improve engineering productivity. To help achieve these goals and streamline product functions, we recently combined our Display Solutions and Power Solutions divisions into a single Standard Products Group."

MagnaChip also announced today that HK Kim, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Power Solutions Division, and Brent Rowe, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales, have resigned. The Company announced earlier this month that TY Hwang, formerly the President and Chief Operating Officer, resigned effective April 30.

"We devoted substantial efforts and resources to getting caught up on our delayed SEC filings. With today's filing of our 2014 10-K and with the filing of our 10-Q for the first quarter of 2015, which we expect to file within the next two weeks, we will be current with our filings and plan to be a timely filer starting in the second quarter," said Jonathan Kim, Chief Financial Officer. "We are committed to achieving and maintaining a strong internal control over financial reporting and financial reporting integrity." In addition, Mr. Kim said, "We have engaged a global consulting firm with considerable expertise in cost and portfolio optimization to help us focus on strategies to emerge from our current challenges and to drive our business forward and return long-term value to our shareholders."

Adjusted net loss, a non-GAAP measurement, for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $9.6 million or $0.28 per diluted share compared to an adjusted net loss of $10.8 million or $0.32 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2014 and an adjusted net loss of $6.4 million or $0.19 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014.

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. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents) totaled $91.4 million at the end of the first quarter of 2015, a decrease of $11.0 million from the end of the prior quarter.

First Quarter and Recent Company Events


    --  Appointed YJ Kim as CEO and Jonathan Kim as CFO
    --  Appointed Theodore Kim as Chief Compliance Officer
    --  Announced Diversified Products for Internet of Things Applications
    --  Announced 5(th) Annual Foundry Technology Symposium in Taiwan,
        California, and Texas
    --  Introduced Automotive Qualified Display Driver ICs for Major Japanese
        LCM Maker
    --  Completed Review and Restatement of Financial Results
    --  Introduced New Step-Down LED Backlight Drivers
    --  Offered Enhanced 0.13 Micron Embedded EEPROM Process Technology

The Company today filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this and other MagnaChip SEC filings is available at www.magnachip.com.

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2015, MagnaChip anticipates:


    --  Revenue will be in the range of $155 million to $165 million.
    --  Gross margin will be 17.0% to 19.0% as a percent of revenue.

Conference Call

MagnaChip will hold a conference call at 5 p.m. EDT today to discuss the first quarter 2015 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 49272803 and participants are encouraged to initiate their calls at least 10 minutes in advance of the 5 p.m. EDT 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 49272803.

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 second quarter 2015 revenue and gross margin. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip 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 May 28, 2015 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
                                                                                                              ------------------

                                                                                       March 31,                                  December 31,               March 31,
                                                                                             2015                                          2014                      2014
                                                                                             ----                                          ----                      ----

    Net sales                                                                                            $164,885                                   $167,652                  $164,164

    Cost of sales                                                                                       129,908                                    133,154                   123,887
                                                                                                        -------                                    -------                   -------


    Gross profit                                                                                         34,977                                     34,498                    40,277
                                                                                                         ------                                     ------                    ------

    Gross profit %                                                                                      21.2%                                     20.6%                    24.5%


    Operating expenses

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                         25,030                                     32,491                    25,027

    Research and development expenses                                                                    22,160                                     22,147                    23,137

    Restructuring and impairment charges                                                        -                                       10,269                         -
                                                                                              ---                                       ------                       ---

         Total operating expenses                                                                        47,190                                     64,907                    48,164


    Operating loss                                                                                     (12,213)                                  (30,409)                  (7,887)


    Interest expense, net                                                                               (4,063)                                   (4,134)                  (4,070)

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                                          (3,176)                                  (30,160)                  (9,406)

    Other income, net                                                                                       556                                        626                       561
                                                                                                            ---                                        ---                       ---

    Loss before income taxes                                                                           (18,896)                                  (64,077)                 (20,802)
                                                                                                        -------                                    -------                   -------


    Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                          1,133                                      (247)                      803
                                                                                                          -----                                       ----                       ---


    Net loss                                                                                            $(20,029)                                 $(63,830)                $(21,605)
                                                                                                         ========                                   ========                  ========


    Loss per common share :

            - Basic                                                                                       $(0.59)                                   $(1.87)                  $(0.63)

            - Diluted                                                                                     $(0.59)                                   $(1.87)                  $(0.63)
                                                                                                           ======                                     ======                    ======

    Weighted average number of shares-Basic                                                          34,056,468                                 34,056,413                34,052,875

    Weighted average number of shares-Diluted                                                        34,056,468                                 34,056,413                34,052,875



                                                          MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME

                                                            (In thousands of US dollars, except share data)

                                                                              (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                 ------------------

                                                                                           March 31,                               December 31,               March 31,
                                                                                                 2015                                       2014                      2014
                                                                                                 ----                                       ----                      ----

    Net loss                                                                                               $(20,029)                               $(63,830)                $(21,605)

    Adjustments:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                            6,870                                    7,143                     7,268

    Interest expense, net                                                                                    4,063                                    4,134                     4,070

    Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                             1,133                                    (247)                      803

    Restructuring and impairment charges                                                            -                                    10,269                         -

    Equity-based compensation expense                                                                          185                                      407                       617

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                                               3,176                                   30,161                     9,407

    Derivative valuation loss (gain), net                                                           -                                      (49)                       16

    Restatement related expenses                                                                             7,058                                   12,145                     4,797

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                           $2,456                                     $133                    $5,373
                                                                                                              ======                                     ====                    ======

    Adjusted EBITDA per common share:

    - Diluted                                                                                                  $0.07                                    $0.00                     $0.16

    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                                                         34,056,468                               34,056,413                34,052,875


    Net loss                                                                                               $(20,029)                               $(63,830)                $(21,605)

    Adjustments:

    Restructuring and impairment charges                                                            -                                    10,269                         -

    Equity-based compensation expense                                                                          185                                      407                       617

    Amortization of intangibles                                                                     -                                       120                       357

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                                               3,176                                   30,161                     9,407

    Derivative valuation loss (gain), net                                                           -                                      (49)                       16

    Restatement related expenses                                                                             7,058                                   12,145                     4,797

    Adjusted net loss                                                                                       $(9,610)                               $(10,777)                 $(6,411)
                                                                                                             =======                                 ========                   =======

    Adjusted net loss per common share:

    - Diluted                                                                                                $(0.28)                                 $(0.32)                  $(0.19)

    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                                                         34,056,468                               34,056,413                34,052,875

We define Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) income tax expenses (benefits), (iv) restructuring and impairment charges, (v) equity-based compensation expense, (vi) foreign currency loss (gain), net, (vii) derivative valuation loss (gain), net, and (viii) restatement related expenses.

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 define Adjusted Net Income for the periods as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude (i) restructuring and impairment charges, (ii) equity-based compensation expense, (iii) amortization of intangibles, (iv) foreign currency loss (gain), net, (v) derivative valuation loss (gain), net, and (vi) restatement related expenses.



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




                                                                         March 31,                       December 31,
                                                                               2015                               2014
                                                                               ----                               ----

    Assets

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                    $91,395                $102,434

    Accounts receivable, net                                                                      71,848                  72,957

    Inventories, net                                                                              76,422                  75,334

    Other receivables                                                                              4,535                  10,616

    Prepaid expenses                                                                              10,311                   7,560

    Current deferred income tax assets                                                                43                     237

    Other current assets                                                                           7,224                   6,898
                                                                                                   -----                   -----


    Total current assets                                                                         261,778                 276,036
                                                                                                 -------                 -------


    Property, plant and equipment, net                                                           216,486                 223,766

    Intangible assets, net                                                                         2,422                   2,451

    Long-term prepaid expenses                                                                     9,951                  10,916

    Deferred income tax assets                                                                       281                     415

    Other non-current assets                                                                      14,548                  14,147
                                                                                                  ------                  ------


    Total assets                                                                                $505,466                $527,731
                                                                                                ========                ========


    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities

    Accounts payable                                                                             $73,812                 $70,767

    Other accounts payable                                                                         8,195                  10,986

    Accrued expenses                                                                              74,573                  81,060

    Other current liabilities                                                                      4,616                   6,460
                                                                                                   -----                   -----


    Total current liabilities                                                                    161,196                 169,273
                                                                                                 -------                 -------


    Long-term borrowings, net                                                                    224,065                 224,035

    Accrued severance benefits, net                                                              144,491                 139,289

    Other non-current liabilities                                                                 11,489                  13,636
                                                                                                  ------                  ------


    Total liabilities                                                                            541,241                 546,233
                                                                                                 -------                 -------

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity

    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares
     authorized, 40,635,233 shares issued and
     34,056,468 outstanding at March 31, 2015 and
     December 31, 2014                                                                               406                     406

    Additional paid-in capital                                                                   118,604                 118,419

    Accumulated deficit                                                                         (31,372)               (11,343)

    Treasury stock, 6,578,765 shares at March 31, 2015
     and December 31, 2014                                                                      (90,918)                (90,918

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                        (32,495)                (35,066
                                                                                                 -------                 -------


    Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                                                        (35,775)                (18,502
                                                                                                 -------                 -------


    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                  $505,466                $527,731
                                                                                                ========                ========


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


                                                                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                                                                       ------------------

                                                                                                           March 31,                        March 31,
                                                                                                                     2015                         2014
                                                                                                                     ----                         ----

    Cash flows from operating activities

    Net loss                                                                                                                      $(20,029)            $(21,605)

    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                     6,870                 7,268

    Provision for severance benefits                                                                                                  7,260                 4,034

    Bad debt expenses (reversal of allowance)                                                                                          (20)                   94

    Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount                                                                     162                   149

    Loss on foreign currency, net                                                                                                     4,179                11,007

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                            185                   617

    Other                                                                                                                             (222)                  367

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    Accounts receivable                                                                                                                 133              (28,094)

    Inventories, net                                                                                                                (1,701)             (10,028)

    Other receivables                                                                                                                 6,140                   691

    Other current assets                                                                                                            (1,653)                (806)

    Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                 324                   366

    Accounts payable                                                                                                                  5,902                 (837)

    Other accounts payable                                                                                                          (4,881)              (1,230)

    Accrued expenses                                                                                                                (7,626)              (3,273)

    Other current liabilities                                                                                                       (1,774)              (1,790)

    Other non-current Liabilities                                                                                                     (220)                  548

    Payment of severance benefits                                                                                                   (1,341)              (1,514)

    Other                                                                                                                             (367)                (150)
                                                                                                                                       ----                  ----


    Net cash used in operating activities                                                                                           (8,679)             (44,186)
                                                                                                                                     ------               -------


    Cash flows from investing activities

    Purchase of plant, property and equipment                                                                                         (557)              (6,259)

    Payment for intellectual property registration                                                                                     (77)                 (92)

    Payment of guarantee deposits                                                                                                     (411)                (289)

    Other                                                                                                                                15                     7
                                                                                                                                        ---                   ---


    Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                           (1,030)              (6,633)
                                                                                                                                     ------                ------


    Cash flows from financing activities

    Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                                                                -                   67


    Net cash provided by financing activities                                                                                             -                   67

    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                                                                           (1,330)                1,914
                                                                                                                                     ------                 -----


    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                      (11,039)             (48,838)
                                                                                                                                    -------               -------


    Cash and cash equivalents

    Beginning of the period                                                                                                         102,434               153,606
                                                                                                                                    -------               -------


    End of the period                                                                                                               $91,395              $104,768
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