– Reports Revenue of $164.9 million and gross margin of 21.2%
– Announces YJ Kim as CEO and a Member of Board of Directors; Jonathan Kim as CFO
– Launched a Comprehensive Cost and Portfolio Optimization Program; Engages Independent Business Advisory Firm to Assist with Evaluation
– Combines Display and Power Solutions into Newly Formed Standard Products Group
– Names a Chief Compliance Officer to Executive Team

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 5th 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:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX) will hold a conference call Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 5 p.m. EDT to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2015 financial results. The earnings press release will be issued after the market closes that day. The Company also intends to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the market closes that day. MagnaChip’s SEC filings are available at www.magnachip.com.

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
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor 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, large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1.408.625.1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82.2.6903.3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced that Tae Young Hwang has resigned as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and President and from all other officer and director positions with the Company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Hwang’s resignation was effective as of April 30, 2015.

The Company also announced that Young-Joon Kim, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Display Solutions Division, will assume Mr. Hwang’s duties as the Company’s principal operating officer. In addition, the Company announced that Seung-Hoon Lee, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, will oversee the Company’s semiconductor manufacturing services operations on a day-to-day basis and will report to Mr. Kim. Mr. Lee, who has 28 years of manufacturing operations experience in the semiconductor industry, is the current head of the Company’s fabrication facility in Gumi, South Korea, and previously served as the head of the Company’s fabrication facility in Cheongju, South Korea.

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 range 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 the Company’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. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from the Company’s current expectations. The Company 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.

CONTACT:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., April 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products announced today that it has kicked-off an Internet of Things (IoT) task force and will offer diversified products with ultra-low power technology in anticipation of the fast growing IoT market. Gartner estimates that the processing, sensing and communications segments of the IoT market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.2% from $7B in 2013 to $43B by 2020. This rapid growth rate outpaces the rest of the semiconductor industry which is predicted to grow at a rate of 4.6% over the same period.

MagnaChip offers a 0.18 micron ultra-low power technology that enables System-on-a-Chip (SoC) applications with low active and low stand-by power consumption. This new process features very low start-up voltage and enables DC-DC Boost Converters to be suitable for IoT applications. Another important technology feature is operational efficiency. This process allows for low electrical current draw, which is suitable for IoT devices such as solar cells, thermoelectric generators, vibration energy harvesters and electromagnetic harvesters.

Based on its already developed 0.18 micron ultra-low power technology, MagnaChip also plans to provide a diversified portfolio within the ultra-low power sector. This includes 0.13 micron ultra-low power EEPROM, Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) and mixed-signal technologies. Ultra-low power technology is a key element for conserving energy usage within IoT devices. IoT applications demand an always on, low-power energy source and long battery life which are requirements that MagnaChip’s ultra-low power technology enables.

MagnaChip also offers 0.18 micron and plans to offer 0.13 micron Silicon on Insulator (SOI) RF-CMOS technologies, which is suitable for use in antenna switching, tuner and Power Amplifier (PA) applications. Switches and tuners are core components of wireless Front-End-Modules (FEMs) for cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity in IoT devices. MagnaChip’s CMOS based FEMs reduce manufacturing cost and time to market while providing competitive performance for multiband and multimode smartphones, tablets and other IoT devices.

Furthermore, MagnaChip’s 0.13 and 0.18 micron BCD technologies support high-voltage (up to 100V) and high-efficiency power ICs such as voltage regulators and converters, Power-over-Ethernet and smart LED Lighting solutions, which are essential power elements in IoT applications. With the combination of power devices with lower Specific On-Resistance (Rsp, defined as drain-source resistance times device area, Rds*A), improved isolation and higher reliability, MagnaChip’s 0.13 and 0.18 micron BCD processes will help our foundry customers to design IoT products with smaller and more power efficient characteristics.

“We believe there is tremendous growth opportunity in the IoT market and our participation is part of our overall strategy to broaden our product portfolio in new markets,” said YJ Kim, MagnaChip’s interim Chief Executive Officer. “MagnaChip’s IoT task force and business consortium with key business partners will reinforce our position as a key manufacturing service provider in the expanding IoT market.”

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor 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.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., April 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced that, as expected, on April 1, 2015, the Company received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements under the timely filing criteria outlined in Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual as a result of its failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 (the “2014 Form 10-K”).

As previously disclosed by the Company in its Form 12b-25 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 17, 2015, because of the time, effort and resources required to complete the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the Company’s 2014 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014, each of which was filed with the SEC on February 12, 2015, the Company was substantially delayed in initiating its 2014 fiscal year end close and audit. The Company is currently in the process of completing the preparation of its financial statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and its 2014 Form 10-K, and currently anticipates filing its 2014 Form 10-K in the second quarter of 2015; however, the Company cannot provide any assurances at this time that it will be able to meet its expected timing.

The NYSE has informed the Company that, under the NYSE rules, the Company will have six months (until September 30, 2015) to file its 2014 Form 10-K with the SEC. If the Company fails to file its 2014 Form 10-K on or before such date, then the NYSE may, in its sole discretion, grant an additional extension of up to six months depending on the specific circumstances. The letter from the NYSE also notes that the NYSE may commence delisting proceedings at any time during the extension period if the circumstances warrant.

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 range 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 the Company’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. All forward-looking statements included in this release, including expectations about the timing, form and content of the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K and other SEC filings are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from the Company’s current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the impact of the internal investigation, restatement and delayed SEC report filings on the Company’s business, including its customers, suppliers, counterparties, and under the Company’s debt instruments; the extent of any material weakness or significant deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; the outcome of litigation and other claims or proceedings arising out of the restatement; and other risks and uncertainties of the Company’s business detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including without limitation those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 12, 2015, as well as subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that the Company may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on its website. The Company 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.

CONTACT:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

MagnaChip to Host Its 5th Annual Foundry Technology Symposium in Hsinchu (Taiwan), Santa Clara (California) and Austin (Texas)

 

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, announced today that it will host its 5th Annual Foundry Technology Symposium at the Sheraton Hotel in Hsinchu (Taiwan) on May 19th, at the Hilton Hotel in Santa Clara (California) on June 18th and at the Radisson Hotel in Austin (Texas) on June 23rd, 2015.

The primary purpose of the 5th Annual Foundry Technology Symposium is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of MagnaChip’s manufacturing services (foundry) business, its specialty technology processes, target applications and end-markets. Furthermore, during the symposium, MagnaChip plans to discuss current and future semiconductor foundry business trends.
While providing an in-depth overview of its specialty process technologies, MagnaChip will also highlight its technology portfolio and its future roadmap, including technologies such as mixed-signal, which supports lower powered technologies in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) for high-performance analog and power management applications, Ultra-High Voltage (UHV) and Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). In addition, MagnaChip will present its technologies used in applications including smartphones, tablet PCs, automotive, LED lighting, wearables and IoT. MagnaChip will also review its customer-friendly design environment and on-line customer service tool known as “iFoundry”.

“We are very pleased to host MagnaChip’s 5th Annual Foundry Technology Symposium in Taiwan and in the US this year,” said Namkyu Park, Executive Vice President of MagnaChip’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Services Division. “We plan to offer participants an opportunity to better understand the foundry and the application market dynamics, and to provide insights into MagnaChip’s specialty process technologies.”

More than one hundred fabless companies, IDMs (Integrated Device Manufacturers) and other semiconductor companies are expected to attend the three events. To sign up for MagnaChip’s 5th Annual Foundry Technology Symposium in Hsinchu, Santa Clara and Austin, and for more details regarding the symposium, please visit www.magnachip.com or ifoundry.magnachip.com.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range 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.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, announced today that it has adopted a stockholder rights plan following evaluation and consultation with outside counsel.

The Board of Directors implemented the plan to ensure that all stockholders realize the long-term value of their investment. The rights plan is designed to reduce the likelihood that any person or group would gain control of the Company through open market accumulation without appropriately compensating the Company’s stockholders for such control or allowing the Board and the stockholders sufficient time to make informed judgments. The rights plan will not prevent a takeover, but will incentivize anyone seeking to acquire the Company to negotiate with the Board of Directors before making a takeover attempt.

Pursuant to the plan, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one preferred stock purchase right (a “Right”) on each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock as of March 16, 2015. If a person or group of affiliated or associated persons acquires beneficial ownership of 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company’s common stock ownership (including any common stock in respect of certain derivative securities that increase in value as the value of the Company’s common stock increases or that provide the holder with an opportunity to profit from any increase in the value of the Company’s common stock, that are disclosed pursuant to a Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or, if not disclosed on a Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G, if the Company’s Board of Directors determines that such person is deemed to beneficially own the common stock in respect of such derivative securities) or commences a tender offer the consummation of which would result in ownership by a person or group of affiliated or associated persons of 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the common stock, subject to certain exceptions, the Rights would entitle the Company’s stockholders, other than the acquirer and its affiliates and associates, the opportunity to purchase for each share of common stock owned, $24 worth of shares of the Company’s common stock having a market value of twice such price. In addition, if the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after a person or group acquires 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, the Rights would entitle the Company’s stockholders, other than the acquiror, the opportunity to purchase for each share of common stock owned, $24 worth of shares of the other party’s common stock having a market value of twice such price.

Prior to the acquisition by a person or group of 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company’s common stock, the Rights are redeemable for $0.001 per Right, subject to adjustment, at the option of the Board of Directors. The Rights will expire at the close of business on March 5, 2016. The Rights distribution is not taxable to stockholders.


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

This release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and we intend that all such statements be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements are or may be based on a series of projections and estimates and involve risks and uncertainties, including such factors as: whether a person or group acquires 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock or commences a tender offer, whether the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after a person has acquired 10% (or 20% in the case of a passive institutional investor) or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock and whether the Rights are redeemed by the Company. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “intends,” “should,” “estimates” or similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors, and other factors affecting the operations of the Company. More detailed information about these factors may be found in filings by the Company with the Securities Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced that the company is now supplying a major Japanese liquid crystal module (LCM) maker with display panel driver ICs for use in Automotive applications.

MagnaChip continuously develops optimized display panel driver ICs in an effort to stay ahead of the ever advancing automotive display technologies for Center Spec Display (CSD) and Center Information Display (CID) as used in automotive dash consoles. As a result of its technology leadership and product competitiveness, MagnaChip was chosen by a leading Japanese LCM maker to supply its newly developed display panel driver ICs for CID & Instrument cluster applications.

Display driver ICs with MagnaChip’s leading-edge device technology for use in automotive applications are key components behind the high-definition image quality that is sought after by automotive component manufacturers.

MagnaChip’s newly released display driver IC chip for automotive use is optimized for multi resolution solutions such as HVGA and Full HD (FHD) which are found in high-definition automotive display panels. MagnaChip’s new display panel drive IC solution not only enhances picture quality but also contributes to enhanced display panel reliability.

Market research firm DisplaySearch* projects that Automotive WVGA~FHD shipments will grow globally from 53.23 million units in 2015 to 74.52 million units by 2018, a 40% increase in the automotive WVGA~FHD display market size.

YJ Kim, interim CEO and General Manager of MagnaChip’s Display Solutions Division, said, “As the market demand for automotive displays steadily increases, MagnaChip will continue to be well-positioned to expand with this growth by continuing to deliver new FHD display panel IC products based on its robust and advanced device technology.”

Automotive WVGA~FHD Shipments Forecast (Million Units)
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2015    l    2016    l    2017    l    2018
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53.23    l   59.46    l   67.92    l   74.52
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* Source: IHS DisplaySearch Quarterly Automotive Monitor Shipment and Forecast Q4’14 Report

About MagnaChip Semiconductor

Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor 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.

CONTACTS

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-3-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

— Company Files Quarterly Reports with Financial Results for First Three Quarters of 2014
— Files 2013 Annual Report Containing Financial Results for FY 2013, 2012 and 2011

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which contains audited financial statements of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. In addition, MagnaChip filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the first three quarters of 2014.

“This is an important step forward for MagnaChip, and with the restatement behind us, we are fully focused on improving our operations and delivering value to our customers and shareholders,” said YJ Kim, MagnaChip’s interim Chief Executive Officer. “Our results for the first three quarters of 2014 show that we have challenges to overcome, but we believe that we are making the necessary changes to ensure that we have the right strategy, products, people and cost structure in place to better anticipate and serve the changing marketplace.”

Jonathan Kim, interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, commented, “The management team and the Board are intensely focused on improving our internal controls, including our control environment and our corporate culture, to ensure that we have the right processes, people and financial discipline in place. We believe we have made solid progress to date, and we expect to fully address all of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described in our filings today by the end of 2015.”

Conference Call
MagnaChip will hold a conference call at 8 a.m. EST on Friday, February 13, to discuss the filings and financial results through the first three quarters of 2014. The conference call will be webcast live and is also available by dialing 1-888-359-3624 in the U.S. or 1-719-457-2664 for all other locations. The conference ID number is 3207917 and listeners are encouraged to initiate their calls at least 10 minutes in advance of the 8 a.m. EST start time to ensure a timely connection. The webcast can also be accessed at www.magnachip.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available the same day and will run for one week. The replay access numbers are 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820. The access code is 3207917.

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.

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. All forward-looking statements included in this release, including expectations about future operating results, business strategies and plans, and the expected timing and adequacy of improvements to, and remediation of material weaknesses in, the Company’s internal control environment and corporate culture, 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 the impact of the internal investigation, restatement and delayed SEC report filings on the Company’s business, including its customers, suppliers, counterparties, and under the Company’s debt instruments; the extent of any material weakness or significant deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; the outcome of litigation and other claims or proceedings arising out of the restatement; and other risks and uncertainties of the Company’s business detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including without limitation those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February12, 2015, as well as 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. The Company 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:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced that it has launched two new step-down LED drivers targeting TV LED backlight and LED lighting applications. The new backlight drivers are designated as MAP3511 featuring single channel and MAP3512 featuring dual channels.

The MAP3511 and MAP3512 drivers are new designs which replace the existing step-up power circuit method of LED TV backlighting with a step-down circuit. These solutions enable the optimization of TV backlight power circuits by reducing system cost, such as eliminating the need for additional external MOSFETs for dimming control, and increasing system efficiency. The new products have multiple embedded protection circuits preventing functional errors during LED operation. This also enhances TV image quality and performance. In addition, a dimming function adjusts TV brightness and supports both PWM signal and analog dimming control signals, making it usable in a wide range of TV applications from low-end TV backlighting to premium ultra-high-definition (UHD).

HK Kim, Executive Vice President of MagnaChip’s Power Solutions Division stated, “With the launch of two new step-down LED drivers, we continue to provide TV customers with high efficiency and cost effective solutions that will allow them to expand their market share in the global TV market.”

MAP3511 (Single Channel) Features:

  • 8.5V to 18V Input Voltage Range
  • Average-Mode Current Control
  • Programmable Constant Off-Time
  • Up to 3V Analog Dimming Input
  • Direct PWM Dimming Input
  • ±1% CS (Current Sense) Voltage Accuracy
  • Fault Output (MOSFET Drain-Source Short)
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • 8 Lead SOIC Package, Halogen-free

MAP3512 (Dual Channel) Features:

  • 8.5V to 18V Input Voltage Range
  • Average-Mode Current Control
  • Programmable Constant Off-time
  • Up to 3V Analog Dimming Input
  • Direct PWM Dimming Input
  • ±1% CS (Current Sense) Voltage Accuracy
  • Fault Output (MOSFET Drain-Source Short)
  • Short Circuit Protection and Over-Duty Protection
  • 16 Lead SOIC Package, Halogen-free

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor 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.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com