SEOUL, South Korea and SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2015 was $154.4 million, a 4.7% decline compared to $162.0 million for the second quarter of 2015, and down 20.6% compared to $194.3 million for the third quarter of 2014. Foundry Services revenue in the third quarter of 2015 was $71.5 million and Standard Products Group revenue was $82.7 million.

Gross profit was $34.7 million, or 22.5% as a percent of revenue for the third quarter of 2015. This compared with gross profit of $35.3 million, or 21.8%, for the second quarter of 2015 and $42.6 million, or 21.9%, for the third quarter of 2014. Foundry gross profit was 26.1% and Standard Products Group gross profit was 19.1% in the third quarter of 2015.

Net loss, on a GAAP basis, for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $57.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $30.6 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2015 and net loss of $46.8 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014. Net loss stemmed primarily from lower revenue and gross profit, as well as from non-cash foreign currency translation loss.

"We continue to face many challenges but in the third quarter we executed on our product strategies, achieved our short-term financial goals and continued to streamline the organization and reduce costs," said YJ Kim, Chief Executive Officer. "Despite a weak macro environment, revenue in the third quarter came in at the high end of our expectations, as we benefited from the adoption of our standard products by companies in China."

Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Kim commented, "We are well on our way to achieving our previously announced target to reduce total normalized spending by over $40 million in 2015 compared to 2014. Spending in the first three quarters of 2015 declined by approximately $38 million as compared with the same period last year," said Mr. Kim, "and our 2016 spending targets are now under review as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan launched earlier this year."

Adjusted Net Loss, a non-GAAP measurement, for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $10.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net loss of $11.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015 and compared to an adjusted net loss of $6.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a 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.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $68.5 million at the end of the third quarter of 2015, a decrease of $4.2 million from the end of the prior quarter.

The following table sets forth information relating to our operating segments:




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

                                     September 30,              September 30,            September 30,          September 30,
                                                         2015                       2014                   2015                   2014
                                                         ----                       ----                   ----                   ----

    Net Sales

    Foundry Services Group                            $71,471                    $99,333               $224,953               $281,600

    Standard Products Group

    Display Solutions                                  48,314                     58,700                153,585                144,406

    Power Solutions                                    34,406                     36,088                102,238                104,138
                                                       ------                     ------                -------                -------


    Total Standard Products Group                      82,720                     94,788                255,823                248,544

    All other                                             191                        211                    506                    422
                                                          ---                        ---                    ---                    ---


    Total net sales                                  $154,382                   $194,332               $481,282               $530,566
                                                     ========                   ========               ========               ========



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

                                     September 30,              September 30,            September 30,          September 30,
                                                         2015                       2014                   2015                   2014
                                                         ----                       ----                   ----                   ----

    Gross Profit

    Foundry Services Group                            $18,681                    $19,386                $51,241                $60,109

    Standard Products Group                            15,827                     23,033                 53,216                 57,833

    All other                                             191                        211                    505                    422
                                                          ---                        ---                    ---                    ---


    Total gross profit                                $34,699                    $42,630               $104,962               $118,364
                                                      =======                    =======               ========               ========

Third Quarter and Recent Company Events


    --  Hosted First Foundry Technology Symposium in Shanghai, China on
        September 22, 2015
    --  Announced Second Foundry Technology Symposium in Shenzhen, China to be
        held on November 10, 2015

Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2015, MagnaChip anticipates:


    --  Revenue to be in the range of $143 million to $153 million
    --  Gross profit to be 14% to 16% as a percent of revenue

Conference Call
MagnaChip will hold a conference call at 5 p.m. EDT today (October 29, 2015) to discuss the third 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 56598267 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 56598267.

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 future operating and financial performance, including fourth quarter 2015 revenue and gross profit and expectations related to future spending and cost reduction initiatives. 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
                                                                                                      ------------------

                                                                                                         September 30,              June 30,             September 30,

                                                                                                                    2015                 2015                       2014
                                                                                                                    ----                 ----                       ----

    Net sales                                                                                                              $154,382             $162,015                    $194,332

    Cost of sales                                                                                                           119,683              126,729                     151,702


    Gross profit                                                                                                             34,699               35,286                      42,630

    Gross profit %                                                                                                          22.5%               21.8%                      21.9%


    Operating expenses

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                                             22,107               28,588                      38,690

    Research and development expenses                                                                                        20,450               21,931                      23,422

    Total operating expenses                                                                                                 42,557               50,519                      62,112


    Operating loss                                                                                                          (7,858)            (15,233)                   (19,482)


    Interest expense                                                                                                        (4,075)             (3,987)                    (4,197)

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                                                             (44,139)            (12,296)                   (23,508)

    Other income, net                                                                                                           256                  288                         691


    Loss before income taxes                                                                                               (55,816)            (31,228)                   (46,496)


    Income tax expenses (benefits)                                                                                            1,250                (602)                        311


    Net loss                                                                                                              $(57,066)           $(30,626)                  $(46,807)


    Loss per common share :

    - Basic                                                                                                                 $(1.65)             $(0.90)                    $(1.37)

    - Diluted                                                                                                               $(1.65)             $(0.90)                    $(1.37)


    Weighted average number of shares-Basic                                                                              34,664,246           34,092,402                  34,056,359

    Weighted average number of shares-Diluted                                                                            34,664,246           34,092,402                  34,056,359



                                                          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
                                                                          ------------------

                                                  September 30,                                                 June 30,              September 30,

                                                           2015                                                       2015                       2014
                                                           ----                                                       ----                       ----

    Net loss                                                                            $(57,066)                          $(30,626)                  $(46,807)

    Adjustments:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                           6,399                               6,797                       7,824

    Interest expense, net                                                                   4,023                               3,933                       4,079

    Income tax expenses (benefits)                                                          1,250                               (602)                        311

    Equity-based compensation expense                                                         393                               1,792                         593

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                             44,139                              12,296                      23,508

    Derivative valuation loss, net                                                            270                                 306                           9

    Restatement related expenses                                                            1,891                               5,168                      15,478


    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                        $1,299                              $(936)                     $4,995

    Adjusted EBITDA per common share:

    - Diluted                                                                               $0.04                             $(0.03)                      $0.14

    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                                        35,002,896                          34,092,402                  35,144,894


    Net loss                                                                            $(57,066)                          $(30,626)                  $(46,807)

    Adjustments:

    Equity-based compensation expense                                                         393                               1,792                         593

    Amortization of intangibles                                                                 -                                  -                        372

    Foreign currency loss, net                                                             44,139                              12,296                      23,508

    Derivative valuation loss, net                                                            270                                 306                           9

    Restatement related expenses                                                            1,891                               5,168                      15,478


    Adjusted Net Loss                                                                   $(10,373)                          $(11,064)                   $(6,847)


    Adjusted Net Loss per common share:

    - Diluted                                                                             $(0.30)                            $(0.32)                    $(0.20)

    Weighted average number of shares - Diluted                                        34,664,246                          34,092,402                  34,056,359

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

We present Adjusted Net Loss as a further supplemental measure of our performance. We prepare Adjusted Net Loss by adjusting net 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 Loss is particularly useful because it reflects the impact of our asset base and capital structure on our operating performance. We define Adjusted Net Loss as net loss adjusted to exclude (i) equity-based compensation expense, (ii) amortization of intangibles, (iii) foreign currency loss, net, (vi) derivative valuation loss, net and (v) restatement related expenses.




                                                                                  MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                               CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                                     (In thousands of US dollars, except share data)

                                                                                                       (Unaudited)



                                                                                                                                       September 30,           December 31,

                                                                                                                                                2015                    2014
                                                                                                                                                ----                    ----

    Assets

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                          $68,510                $102,434

    Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                            57,885                  72,957

    Inventories, net                                                                                                                                    58,180                  75,334

    Other receivables                                                                                                                                    3,274                  10,616

    Prepaid expenses                                                                                                                                    10,957                   7,560

    Current deferred income tax assets                                                                                                                      36                     237

    Hedge collateral                                                                                                                                     6,000                       -

    Other current assets                                                                                                                                 8,265                   6,898


    Total current assets                                                                                                                               213,107                 276,036


    Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                                 189,362                 223,766

    Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                               2,516                   2,451

    Long-term prepaid expenses                                                                                                                          13,255                  10,916

    Deferred income tax assets                                                                                                                             246                     415

    Other non-current assets                                                                                                                            11,905                  14,147


    Total assets                                                                                                                                      $430,391                $527,731


    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities

    Accounts payable                                                                                                                                   $48,939                 $70,767

    Other accounts payable                                                                                                                               8,418                  10,986

    Accrued expenses                                                                                                                                    68,598                  81,060

    Other current liabilities                                                                                                                            6,843                   6,460

    Total current liabilities                                                                                                                          132,798                 169,273


    Long-term borrowings, net                                                                                                                          224,125                 224,035

    Accrued severance benefits, net                                                                                                                    133,955                 139,289

    Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                       12,362                  13,636


    Total liabilities                                                                                                                                  503,240                 546,233


    Stockholders' equity

    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 41,147,307                                                                               411                     406
    shares issued and 34,568,542 outstanding at September 30, 2015 and 40,635,233
    shares issued and 34,056,468 outstanding at December 31, 2014

    Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                         124,218                 118,419

    Accumulated deficit                                                                                                                              (119,064)               (11,343)

    Treasury stock, 6,578,765 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014                                                                      (90,918)               (90,918)

    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                       12,504                (35,066)


    Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                                                                                                              (72,849)               (18,502)


    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                                                                        $430,391                $527,731


                                                                               MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                                           (In thousands of US dollars)

                                                                                                    (Unaudited)



                                                                                                Three Months                                        Nine Months

                                                                                                    Ended                                              Ended
                                                                                                    -----                                              -----

                                                                                                September 30,                               September 30,                   September 30,

                                                                                                         2015                                         2015                             2014
                                                                                                         ----                                         ----                             ----

    Cash flows from operating activities

    Net loss                                                                                                                      $(57,066)                     $(107,721)                  $(53,402)

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

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                     6,399                          20,066                      22,846

    Provision for severance benefits                                                                                                  2,296                          14,173                      14,775

    Bad debt expenses (reversal of allowance)                                                                                          (18)                           (21)                      3,755

    Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount                                                                     167                             491                         457

    Loss (gain) on foreign currency, net                                                                                             48,584                          65,730                     (4,077)

    Gain on disposal of investments                                                                                                       -                              -                    (1,524)

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                            393                           2,370                       1,665

    Other                                                                                                                           (1,878)                          (331)                        951

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    Accounts receivable                                                                                                               5,527                           8,672                       (206)

    Inventories, net                                                                                                                  9,679                          11,302                     (1,199)

    Other receivables                                                                                                                 1,592                           7,115                         353

    Other current assets                                                                                                            (1,566)                            669                       4,835

    Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                  28                             367                         835

    Accounts payable                                                                                                                (6,463)                       (18,894)                      (964)

    Other accounts payable                                                                                                          (4,649)                       (10,199)                    (7,265)

    Accrued expenses                                                                                                               (22,021)                       (32,731)                     12,678

    Other current liabilities                                                                                                           136                         (1,922)                      (201)

    Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                     1,274                             190                          65

    Payment of severance benefits                                                                                                   (3,674)                        (7,905)                    (4,712)

    Other                                                                                                                               288                             141                          19

    Net cash used in operating activities                                                                                          (20,972)                       (48,438)                   (10,316)


    Cash flows from investing activities

    Proceeds from settlement of hedge collateral                                                                                     10,841                          10,841                           -

    Payment of hedge collateral                                                                                                    (10,627)                       (17,182)                          -

    Proceeds from disposal of investments                                                                                                 -                              -                      2,003

    Proceeds from disposal of plant, property and equipment                                                                           1,685                           1,698                           -

    Purchase of plant, property and equipment                                                                                       (2,286)                        (4,250)                   (15,613)

    Payment for intellectual property registration                                                                                    (287)                          (550)                      (778)

    Collection of guarantee deposits                                                                                                     77                             123                           -

    Payment of guarantee deposits                                                                                                      (28)                          (670)                      (338)

    Other                                                                                                                                 1                             179                          45

    Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                             (624)                        (9,811)                   (14,681)


    Cash flows from financing activities

    Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                                                            2,226                           3,434                          67

    Net cash provided by financing activities                                                                                         2,226                           3,434                          67

    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                                                                            15,208                          20,891                     (3,466)


    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                       (4,162)                       (33,924)                   (28,396)


    Cash and cash equivalents

    Beginning of the period                                                                                                          72,672                         102,434                     153,606


    End of the period                                                                                                               $68,510                         $68,510                    $125,210

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