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Macronix Annual Report 2014

Nov 14, 2014

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Macronix International Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 and Independent Auditors’ Report

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and the Stockholders Macronix International Co., Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Macronix International Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the Rules Governing the Audit of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Those rules and standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, and their consolidated financial performance and their consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, in conformity with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), IFRIC Interpretations (IFRIC), and SIC Interpretations (SIC) endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China.

We have also audited the parent company only financial statements of Macronix International Co., Ltd. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 on which we have issued an unqualified report.

Our audits also comprehended the translation of the 2014 New Taiwan dollar amounts into U.S. dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such translation has been made in conformity with the basis stated in Note 6. Such U.S. dollar amounts are presented solely for the convenience of the readers.

Deloitte & Touche Hsinchu, Taiwan The Republic of China

March 16, 2015

Notice to Readers

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are intended only to present the consolidated financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdictions. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such consolidated financial statements are those generally applied in the Republic of China.

  • 1 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4, 7 and 33)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 8 and 33)
Notes receivable and trade receivables, net (Notes 4, 11 and 33)
Receivables from related parties, net (Notes 4, 33 and 34)
Other receivables (Notes 11, 33 and 34)
Inventories (Notes 4 and 12)
Other current assets (Notes 16 and 18)
Total current assets
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Available-for-sale financial assets - non-current (Notes 4, 9 and 33)
Financial assets measured at cost - non-current (Notes 4, 10 and 33)
Investment accounted for using equity method (Notes 4 and 13)
Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4, 14 and 35)
Intangible assets (Notes 4 and 15)
Deferred tax assets (Notes 4 and 27)
Other financial assets - non-current (Notes 4, 17, 33 and 35)
Other non-current assets (Notes 16 and 18)
Total non-current assets
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings (Notes 19 and 33)
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 8 and 33)
Notes payable and trade payables (Notes 20 and 33)
Payables to related parties (Notes 33 and 34)
Other payables (Notes 21 and 33)
Payable for purchase of equipment (Note 33)
Current tax liabilities (Notes 4 and 27)
Provisions - current (Notes 4 and 22)
Current portion of long-term borrowings (Notes 19, 33 and 35)
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term borrowings (Notes 19, 33 and 35)
Accrued pension liabilities (Notes 4 and 23)
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT (Notes 4 and 24)
Ordinary shares
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated deficit
Other equity
Treasury shares
Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Note 24)
Total equity
TOTAL
2013
NT$
$ 11,978,574
1,358
2,822,661
458,302
147,208
8,795,383

525,959

24,729,445
951,333
114,888
-
26,728,291
316,358
910,037
185,715

93,934

29,300,556
$ 54,030,001
$ 566,577
-
2,004,696
90,584
2,226,702
432,797
355,427
143,399
7,648,233

71,689

13,540,104
10,935,406
825,606

3,087

11,764,099

25,304,203
35,214,730
344,166
(7,178,843)
457,785

(159,061)
28,678,777

47,021

28,725,798
$ 54,030,001
2014 2014






























NT$
$ 7,636,201

95
2,699,155
483,179
161,304
9,301,643

578,319


20,859,896

1,243,142
113,399
38,599
21,128,358
238,343
912,178
182,657

126,003


23,982,679

$ 44,842,575

$ 2,134,039

7,113
1,996,003
63,185
1,682,698
475,285
302,416
150,617
12,143,430

74,315


19,029,101

2,073,506
943,810

17,930


3,035,246


22,064,347

35,587,740
241,652
(13,640,051)
734,847

(159,061)

22,765,127

13,101


22,778,228

$ 44,842,575
US$
(Note 6)
$ 241,652
3
85,416
15,290
5,105
294,356

18,301

660,123
39,340
3,589
1,221
668,619
7,543
28,866
5,780

3,987

758,945
$ 1,419,068
$ 67,533
225
63,165
2,000
53,250
15,041
9,570
4,766
384,286

2,351

602,187
65,617
29,867

567

96,051

698,238
1,126,194
7,647
(431,647)
23,255

(5,034)
720,415

415

720,830
$ 1,419,068

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

  • 2 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)

NET OPERATING REVENUE (Notes 4, 25 and 34)
OPERATING COSTS (Notes 12, 23, 26 and 34)
GROSS PROFIT
REALIZED GAIN ON THE TRANSACTIONS WITH
ASSOCIATES
REALIZED GROSS PROFIT
OPERATING EXPENSES (Notes 23, 26 and 34)
Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Total operating expenses
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
Other income (Notes 4, 26 and 34)
Other gains and losses (Note 26)
Finance costs (Notes 4 and 26)
Share of loss of associates (Notes 4 and 13)
Total non-operating income and expenses
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 27)
NET LOSS FOR THE YEAR
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
(Notes 4 and 24)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale financial assets
(Notes 4 and 24)
Share of other comprehensive loss of associates
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of
income tax
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR
2013
NT$
$ 22,204,420
20,253,610
1,950,810

-
1,950,810
1,096,303
1,758,269
5,452,567
8,307,139
(6,356,329)
209,395
128,678
(334,896)
-
3,177
(6,353,152)
5,087
(6,358,239)
53,790
57,945
-

111,735
$ (6,246,504)
2014 2014


NT$
$ 22,414,213
19,654,775
2,759,438

114

2,759,552
1,112,116
1,664,181
6,306,087
9,082,384
(6,322,832)
178,229
(19,313)
(281,388)
(24,097)
(146,569)
(6,469,401)
13,523
(6,482,924)
77,565
410,511
(797)

487,279

$ (5,995,645)
US$
(Note 6)
$ 709,311
621,987
87,324

4
87,328
35,194
52,664
199,560
287,418
(200,090)
5,640
(611)
(8,905)
(763)
(4,639)
(204,729)
428
(205,157)
2,455
12,991
(25)

15,421
$ (189,736)
(Continued)
  • 3 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Shareholders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE
TO:
Shareholders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
LOSS PER SHARE (Note 28)
Basic
Diluted
2013
NT$
$ (6,305,647)
(52,592)
$ (6,358,239)
$ (6,194,058)
(52,446)
$ (6,246,504)
$ (1.79)
$ (1.79)
2014 2014
NT$
$ (6,461,208)
(21,716)
$ (6,482,924)
$ (5,974,333)
(21,312)
$ (5,995,645)
$ (1.84)
$ (1.84)
US$
(Note 6)
$ (204,469)
(687)
$ (205,156)
$ (189,061)
(674)
$ (189,735)
$ (0.06)
$ (0.06)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

(Concluded)

  • 4 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013
Legal reserve used to offset accumulated deficit
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013
Other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2013, net
of income tax

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013
Difference between the fair value and carrying amount from equity
transactions of subsidiaries
Additional non-controlling interest arising on issue of employee share
options by subsidiaries
Issue of ordinary shares under employee share options
Increase in non-controlling interests

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2014
Other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2014, net
of income tax

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2014
Issue of employee stock options by subsidiary
Issue of restricted stock to employees
Compensation cost of restricted stock for employees
Increase (decrease) in non-controlling interests

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 (IN US$, Note 6)
Equity Attributable toShareholders of the Parent Equity Attributable toShareholders of the Parent Equity Attributable toShareholders of the Parent Non-controlling
Total
Interests
$ 34,911,910
$ 59,115

-
-
(6,305,647 )
(52,592 )

111,589

146


(6,194,058)

(52,446)

(39,479 )
39,479
-
411
94
-

310

462


28,678,777
47,021
(6,461,208 )
(21,716 )

486,875

404


(5,974,333)

(21,312)

-
51
-
-
60,445
-

238

(12,659)

$ 22,765,127
$ 13,101

$ 720,415
$ 415
Total Equity
$ 34,971,025
-

(6,358,239 )

111,735

(6,246,504)
-
411
94

772
28,725,798

(6,482,924 )

487,279

(5,995,645)
51
-
60,445

(12,421)
$ 22,778,228
$ 720,830
CapitalStock
Share
(Thousands)
Share Capital
Capital Surplus
3,521,462
$ 35,214,623
$ 343,869

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-


-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
11
107
(13 )

-

-

310

3,521,473
35,214,730
344,166
-
-
-

-

-

-


-

-

-

-
-
-
37,301
373,010
(102,752 )
-
-
-

-

-

238


3,558,774
$ 35,587,740
$ 241,652


3,558,774
$ 1,126,194
$ 7,647
Retained Earnings
Accumulated
Legal Reserve
Deficit
$ 2,695,275
$ (3,528,992 )
(2,695,275 )
2,695,275
-
(6,305,647 )

-

-


-

(6,305,647)

-
(39,479 )
-
-

-
-

-

-

-
(7,178,843 )
-
(6,461,208 )

-

-


-

(6,461,208)

-
-

-
-
-
-

-

-

$ -
$ (13,640,051)

$ -
$ (431,647)
Other Equity
Exchange
Differences on
Unrealized Gain
Translating
from
Unearned
Foreign
Available-for-sale Compensation of
Operations
Financial Assets
Employees
Treasury Shares
$ (102,785 ) $ 448,981
$ -
$ (159,061 )
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

53,644

57,945

-

-


53,644

57,945

-

-


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

-

-

-

-


(49,141 )
506,926
-
(159,061 )

-
-
-
-

76,364

410,511

-

-


76,364

410,511

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
(270,258 )
-
-
-
60,445
-

-

-

-

-

$ 27,223
$ 917,437
$ (209,813)
$ (159,061)

$ 862
$ 29,033
$ (6,640)
$ (5,034)



















Share
(Thousands)
3,521,462

-
-

-


-

-
-
11

-

3,521,473
-

-


-

-
37,301
-

-


3,558,774


3,558,774











Legal Reserve
$ 2,695,275

(2,695,275 )
-

-


-

-
-

-

-

-
-

-


-

-

-
-

-

$ -

$ -

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

  • 5 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss before income tax
Adjustments for:
Depreciation expense
Amortization expense
Impairment loss recognized on trade receivables
Finance costs
Interest income
Dividend income
Compensation cost of employee share options
Compensation cost of employee restricted shares
Share of loss of associates
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Gain on disposal of investments
Impairment loss recognized on financial assets
Impairment loss recognized on non-financial assets
Realized gain on the transactions with associates
Loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease in financial assets held for trading
Decrease in notes receivable and trade receivables
(Increase) decrease in receivables from related parties
Increase in other receivables
Increase in inventories
Increase in other current assets
Increase in financial liabilities held for trading
Increase (decrease) in notes payable and trade payables
Decrease in payables to related parties
Decrease in other payables
Increase in provisions
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities
Increase in accrued pension liabilities
Cash (used in) generated from operations
Interest received
Dividend received
Interest paid
Income tax paid
Net cash (used in) generated from operating
activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of financial assets measured at cost
Proceeds from disposal of financial assets measured at
cost
Proceeds from return of capital by financial assets
measured at cost
Disposal of subsidiaries (Note 30)
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
2013
NT$
$ (6,353,152)
7,521,836
222,073
4,127
334,896
(122,360)
(60,821)
411
-
-
7,923
(2,973)
-
122
-
86,271
4,841
136,131
(40,385)
(27,788)
(1,935,491)
(55,228)
-
170,953
(50,175)
(396,110)
49,230
(27,831)

107,813
(425,687)
124,708
60,821
(334,616)

(5,097)

(579,871)
(9,538)
9,538
15,928
-
(4,318,034)
3,766
2014 2014






NT$
$ (6,469,401)

7,315,609
249,211
271
281,388
(58,375)
(89,780)
51
60,445
24,097
9,479
(39,076)
124,785
-
(114)
(91,680)
1,263
233,408
10,990
(18,092)
(513,835)
(58,567)
7,113
(44,524)
(25,857)
(543,590)
9,337
3,751

118,204

496,511
58,670
89,780
(283,104)

(68,675)


293,182

-
5,770
3,481
(29,343)
(1,659,991)
6,194
US$
(Note 6)
$ (204,728)
231,507
7,886
9
8,905
(1,847)
(2,841)
2
1,913
763
300
(1,237)
3,949
-
(4)
(2,901)
40
7,386
348
(573)
(16,261)
(1,853)
225
(1,409)
(818)
(17,202)
295
119

3,741
15,714
1,857
2,841
(8,959)

(2,173)

9,280
-
183
110
(929)
(52,532)
196
(Continued)
  • 6 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

Increase in refundable deposits
Decrease in refundable deposits
Payments for intangible assets
Decrease in other financial assets
Increase in other non-current assets
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
Repayments of short-term borrowings
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Repayments of long-term borrowings
Proceeds from guarantee deposits received
Increase in other non-current liabilities
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Increase (decrease) in non-controlling interests
Net cash used in financing activities
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON THE
BALANCE OF CASH HELD IN FOREIGN
CURRENCIES
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF
THE YEAR
2013
NT$
$ (419)
805
(177,199)
46,020

(71,883)

(4,501,016)
1,724,911
(1,214,336)
2,800,000
(5,224,749)
220
823
94

772

(1,912,265)

(124,936)
(7,118,088)

19,096,662
$ 11,978,574
2014 2014














NT$
$ (1,340)

1,063
(172,671)
1,120

(32,180)


(1,877,897)

3,593,320
(2,053,590)
2,739,172
(7,092,783)
14,337
507
-

(71)


(2,799,108)


41,450

(4,342,373)

11,978,574

$ 7,636,201
US$
(Note 6)
$ (42)
33
(5,464)
35

(1,018)

(59,428)
113,712
(64,987)
86,682
(224,455)
453
16
-

(2)

(88,581)

1,312
(137,417)

379,069
$ 241,652

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

(Concluded)

  • 7 -

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Macronix International Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the Republic of China (“ROC”) on December 9, 1989 and commenced business in December 1989. The Company operates principally as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of integrated circuits and memory chips. The Company also performs design, research and development, consultation and trade of relevant products.

The Company’s shares have been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) since March 15, 1995. The Company listed a portion of its shares on the NASDAQ Stock Market in the form of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) in May 1996 but delisted on October 29, 2007.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in the Company’s functional currency, New Taiwan dollars.

2. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorized for issue on March 16, 2015.

3. APPLICATION OF NEW, AMENDED AND REVISED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS

The Group has prepared and reported the consolidated financial statements under Taiwan-IFRS and published such financial statements since 2013. The date of transition to Taiwan-IFRS is January 1, 2012

  • a. The amendments to the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and the 2013 version of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), Interpretations of IFRS (IFRIC), and Interpretations of IAS (SIC) endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) not yet effective

Rule No. 1030029342 and Rule No. 1030010325 issued by the FSC on April 3, 2014, stipulated that the Group should apply the 2013 version of IFRS, IAS, IFRIC and SIC (collectively, the “IFRSs”) endorsed by the FSC and the related amendments to the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers starting January 1, 2015.

New, Amended and Revised
Standards and Interpretations (the “New IFRSs”)
Improvements to IFRSs (2009) - amendment to IAS 39
Amendment to IAS 39 “Embedded Derivatives”
Improvements to IFRSs (2010)
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2009-2011 Cycle
Effective Date Announced by
IASB (Note)
January 1, 2009 and January 1,
2010, as appropriate
Effective for annual periods
ending on or after June 30,
2009
July 1, 2010 and January 1,
2011, as appropriate
January 1, 2013
(Continued)
  • 8 -
New, Amended and Revised
Standards and Interpretations (the“New IFRSs”)
Amendment to IFRS 1 “Limited Exemption from Comparative IFRS 7
Disclosures for First-Time Adopters”
Amendment to IFRS 1 “Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed
Dates for First-Time Adopters”
Amendment to IFRS 1 “Government Loans”
Amendment to IFRS 7 “Disclosure - Offsetting Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities”
Amendment to IFRS 7 “Disclosure - Transfer of Financial Assets”
IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements”
IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”
IFRS 12 “Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities”
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 “Consolidated
Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of
Interests in Other Entities: Transition Guidance”
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IFRS 12 and IAS 27 “Investment
Entities”
IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement”
Amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of Other Comprehensive Income”
Amendment to IAS 12 “Deferred tax: Recovery of Underlying
Assets”
IAS 19 (Revised 2011) “Employee Benefits”
IAS 28 (Revised 2011) “Investments in Associates and Joint
Ventures”
Amendment to IAS 32 “Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities”
IFRIC 20 “Stripping Costs in Production Phase of a Surface Mine”
Effective Date Announced by
IASB (Note)
July 1, 2010
July 1, 2011
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
July 1, 2011
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2013
July 1, 2012
January 1, 2012
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2013
(Concluded)

Note: Unless stated otherwise, the above New IFRSs are effective for annual periods beginning on or after the respective effective dates.

Except for the following, the impending initial application of the above 2013 Taiwan-IFRS version and the related amendments to the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, whenever applied, would not have any material impact on the Group’s accounting policies:

1) IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements”

IFRS 10 replaces IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and SIC 12 “Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities”. The Group considers whether it has control over other entities for consolidation. The Group has control over an investee if and only if it has, i) power over the investee; ii) exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and iii) the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of its returns. Additional guidance has been included in IFRS 10 to explain when an investor has control over an investee.

2) IFRS 12 “Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities”

IFRS 12 is a new disclosure standard and is applicable to entities that have interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and/or unconsolidated structured entities. In general, the disclosure requirements in IFRS 12 are more extensive than in the current standards.

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  • 3) Revision to IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”

Revised IAS 28 requires when a portion of an investment in an associate meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, that portion is classified as held for sale. Any retained portion that has not been classified as held for sale is accounted for using the equity method. Under current IAS 28, when a portion of an investment in associates meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the entire investment is classified as held for sale and ceases to apply the equity method.

  • 4) IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement”

IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance for fair value measurements. It defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. The disclosure requirements in IFRS 13 are more extensive than those required in the current standards. For example, quantitative and qualitative disclosures based on the three-level fair value hierarchy currently required for financial instruments only will be extended by IFRS 13 to cover all assets and liabilities within its scope.

The fair value measurements under IFRS 13 will be applied prospectively from January 1, 2015.

  • 5) Amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income”

The amendment to IAS 1 requires items of other comprehensive income to be grouped into those items that a) will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss; and b) may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss. Income taxes on related items of other comprehensive income are grouped on the same basis. Under current IAS 1, there were no such requirements.

The Group will apply the above amendments in presenting the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, starting from the year 2015. Items not expected to be reclassified to profit or loss are the actuarial gain (loss) arising from defined benefit plans. Items expected to be reclassified to profit or loss are the exchange differences on translating foreign operations, unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets and share of the other comprehensive income of associates accounted for using the equity method (except for the share of actuarial gains (loss) arising from defined benefit plans). However, the application of the above amendments will not result in any impact on the net profit for the year, other comprehensive income for the year (net of income tax), and total comprehensive income for the year.

  • 6) Revision to IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”

Revised IAS 19 requires the recognition of changes in defined benefit obligations and in the fair value of plan assets when they occur, and hence eliminate the “corridor approach” permitted under current IAS 19 and accelerate the recognition of past service costs. The revision requires all actuarial gains and losses to be recognized immediately through other comprehensive income in order for the net pension asset or liability to reflect the full value of the plan deficit or surplus.

Furthermore, the interest cost and expected return on plan assets used in current IAS 19 are replaced with a “net interest” amount, which is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The revised IAS 19 introduces certain changes in the presentation of the defined benefit cost, and also includes more extensive disclosures.

In addition, revised IAS 19 changes the definition of short-term employee benefits as “employee benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service”. The employees’ unused annual leave, which can be carried forward through 36 months after the end of the annual period in which the employee renders service and which is currently classified as short-term employee benefits, will be classified as other long-term employee benefits under revised IAS 19. Related defined benefit obligation of such other long-term benefit is

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calculated using the Projected Unit Credit Method. However, this change does not affect unused annual leave to be presented as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheet.

On initial application of the revised IAS 19 in 2015, the changes in cumulative employee benefit costs as of December 31, 2013 resulting from the retrospective application are adjusted to net defined benefit liabilities, deferred tax assets and other equity and retained earnings, the carrying amounts of inventories are not adjusted. In addition, in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, the Group would elect not to present 2014 comparative information about the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation. The primary effects of the Group’s retrospective application of aforementioned amendments were as follows: As of January 1, 2014, accrued pension liabilities increased by NT$101,604 thousand, non-controlling interests increased by NT$55 thousand, and accumulated deficit decreased by NT$101,659 thousand; and as of December 31, 2014, accrued pension liabilities increased by NT$94,207 thousand (US$2,981 thousand) and accumulated deficit decreased by NT$101,659 thousand (US$3,217 thousand), and for the year ended December 31, 2014, the operating expenses and costs decreased by NT$3,207 thousand (US$101 thousand) and NT$4,190 thousand (US$132 thousand), respectively.

  • 7) Amendments to IFRS 7 “Disclosure - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”

The amendments to IFRS 7 require disclosure of information about rights of offset and related arrangements (such as collateral posting requirements) for financial instruments under enforceable master netting arrangements and similar arrangements.

  • 8) Amendments to IAS 32 “Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”

The amendments to IAS 32 clarify the requirements relating to the offset of financial assets and financial liabilities. Specifically, the amendments clarify the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off” and “simultaneous realization and settlement”.

  • 9) Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2009-2011 Cycle

Several standards including IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”, IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”, IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment”, IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation” and IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” were amended in this annual improvement.

The amendments to IAS 1 clarify that an entity is required to present a balance sheet as at the beginning of the preceding period when a) it applies an accounting policy retrospectively, or makes a retrospective restatement or reclassifies items in its financial statements, and b) the retrospective application, restatement or reclassification has a material effect on the information in the balance sheet at the beginning of the preceding period. The amendments also clarify that related notes are not required to accompany the balance sheet at the beginning of the preceding period.

The amendments to IAS 16 clarify that spare parts, stand-by equipment and servicing equipment should be recognized in accordance with IAS 16 when they meet the definition of property, plant and equipment and otherwise as inventory.

The amendments to IAS 32 clarify that income tax relating to distributions to holders of an equity instrument and to transaction costs of an equity transaction should be accounted for in accordance with IAS 12 “Income Taxes”.

The amendments to IAS 34 clarify that a measure of total liabilities for a reportable segment would be disclosed in interim financial reporting when such amounts are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker of the Group and there has been a material change from the amounts disclosed in the last annual financial statements for that reportable segment.

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The initial application of the amendments to the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and the 2013 IFRSs version in 2015 is expected to have material effect on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2014. In preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, the Group would present the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2014 in accordance of the above amendments to IAS 1 and disclose related information in accordance with IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”, but not required to make disclosures about the line items of the balance sheet as of January 1, 2014.

b. New IFRSs in issue but not yet endorsed by the FSC

The Group has not applied the following New IFRSs issued by the IASB but not yet endorsed by the FSC. As of the date the consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue, the FSC has not announced their effective dates.

New IFRSs
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 Cycle
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 Cycle
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 Cycle
IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”
Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 “Mandatory Effective Date of
IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures”
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 “Sale or Contribution of Assets
between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture”
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 28 “Investment Entities:
Applying the Consolidation Exception”
Amendment to IFRS 11 “Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in
Joint Operations”
IFRS 14 “Regulatory Deferral Accounts”
IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”
Amendment to IAS 1 “Disclosure Initiative”
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38 “Clarification of Acceptable
Methods of Depreciation and Amortization”
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 41 “Agriculture: Bearer Plants”
Amendment to IAS 19 “Defined Benefit Plans: Employee
Contributions”
Amendment to IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets: Recoverable Amount
Disclosures for Non-financial Assets”
Amendment to IAS 39 “Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of
Hedge Accounting”
IFRIC 21 “Levies”
Effective Date
Announced by IASB (Note 1)
July 1, 2014 (Note 2)
July 1, 2014
January 1, 2016 (Note 4)
January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018
January 1, 2016 (Note 3)
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2017
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
July 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
  • Note 1: Unless stated otherwise, the above New IFRSs are effective for annual periods beginning on or after their respective effective dates.

  • Note 2: The amendment to IFRS 2 applies to share-based payment transactions with grant date on or after July 1, 2014; the amendment to IFRS 3 applies to business combinations with acquisition date on or after July 1, 2014; the amendment to IFRS 13 is effective immediately; the remaining amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014.

  • Note 3: Prospectively applicable to transactions occurring in annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016.

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  • Note 4: The amendment to IFRS 5 is applied prospectively. The remaining amendment are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016.

The impending initial application of the above New IFRSs, whenever applied, would not have any material impact on the Group’s accounting policies, except for the following:

  • 1) IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”

Recognition and measurement of financial assets

With regards to financial assets, all recognized financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” are subsequently measured at amortized cost or fair value. Under IFRS 9, the requirement for the classification of financial assets is stated below.

For the Group’s debt instruments that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, the classification and measurement are as follows:

  • a) For debt instruments held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, the financial assets are measured at amortized cost and are assessed for impairment continuously with impairment loss, if any, recognized in profit or loss. Interest revenue is recognized in profit or loss by using the effective interest method;

  • b) For debt instruments held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both the collection of contractual cash flows and the selling of financial assets, the financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) and are assessed for impairment. Interest revenue is recognized in profit or loss by using the effective interest method, and other gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income, except for impairment loss and foreign exchange gain and loss. When the debt instrument is derecognized or reclassified, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss.

Except for the above, all other financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss. However, the Group may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in profit or loss. No subsequent impairment assessment is required, and the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income cannot be reclassified from equity to profit or loss.

Impairment of financial assets

IFRS 9 requires that impairment loss on financial assets is recognized by using the “Expected Credit Losses Model”. The credit loss allowance is required for financial assets measured at amortized cost, financial assets mandatorily measured at FVTOCI, lease receivables, contract assets arising from IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, certain written loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts. A loss allowance for the 12-month expected credit losses is required for a financial asset if its credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition. A loss allowance for full lifetime expected credit losses is required for a financial asset if its credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition and is not low. However, a loss allowance for full lifetime expected credit losses is required for trade receivables that do not constitute a financing transaction.

For purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets, the Group takes into account the expected credit losses on initial recognition in calculating the credit-adjusted effective interest rate.

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Subsequently, any changes in expected losses are recognized as a loss allowance with a corresponding gain or loss recognized in profit or loss.

  • 2) Amendment to IAS 36 “Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-financial Assets”

In issuing IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement”, the IASB made consequential amendment to the disclosure requirements in IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets”, introducing a requirement to disclose in every reporting period the recoverable amount of an asset or each cash-generating unit. The amendment clarifies that such disclosure of recoverable amounts is required only when an impairment loss has been recognized or reversed during the period. Furthermore, the Group is required to disclose the discount rate used in the measurement of recoverable amount based on fair value less costs of disposal measured using a present value technique.

  • 3) IFRIC 21 “Levies”

IFRIC 21 provides guidance on when to recognize a liability for a levy imposed by a government. It addresses the accounting for a liability whose timing and amount is certain and the accounting for a provision whose timing or amount is not certain. The Group accrues related liability when the transaction or activity that triggers the payment of the levy occurs. Therefore, if the obligating event occurs over a period of time (such as generation of revenue over a period of time), the liability is recognized progressively. If an obligation to pay a levy is triggered upon reaching a minimum threshold (such as a minimum amount of revenue or sales generated), the liability is recognized when that minimum threshold is reached.

  • 4) Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2010-2012 Cycle

Several standards, including IFRS 2 “Share-based Payment”, IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” and IFRS 8 “Operating Segments”, were amended in this annual improvement.

The amended IFRS 2 changes the definitions of “vesting condition” and “market condition” and adds definitions for “performance condition” and “service condition”. The amendment clarifies that a performance target can be based on the operations (i.e. a non-market condition) of the Group or another entity in the same group or the market price of the equity instruments of the Group or another entity in the same group (i.e. a market condition); that a performance target can relate either to the performance of the Group as a whole or to some part of it (e.g. a division); and that the period for achieving a performance condition must not extend beyond the end of the related service period. In addition, a share market index target is not a performance condition because it not only reflects the performance of the Group, but also of other entities outside the Group.

IFRS 3 was amended to clarify that contingent consideration should be measured at fair value, irrespective of whether the contingent consideration is a financial instrument within the scope of IFRS 9 or IAS 39. Changes in fair value should be recognized in profit or loss.

The amended IFRS 8 requires an entity to disclose the judgments made by management in applying the aggregation criteria to operating segments, including a description of the operating segments aggregated and the economic indicators assessed in determining whether the operating segments have “similar economic characteristics”. The amendment also clarifies that a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ assets to the entity’s assets should only be provided if the segments’ assets are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker.

IFRS 13 was amended to clarify that the issuance of IFRS 13 did not remove the ability to measure short-term receivables and payables with no stated interest rate at their invoice amounts without discounting, if the effect of not discounting is immaterial.

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IAS 24 was amended to clarify that a management entity providing key management personnel services to the Group is a related party of the Group. Consequently, the Group is required to disclose as related party transactions the amounts incurred for the service paid or payable to the management entity for the provision of key management personnel services. However, disclosure of the components of such compensation is not required.

  • 5) Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2011-2013 Cycle

Several standards, including IFRS 3, IFRS 13 and IAS 40 “Investment Property”, were amended in this annual improvement.

IFRS 3 was amended to clarify that IFRS 3 does not apply to the accounting for the formation of all types of joint arrangements in the financial statements of the joint arrangement itself.

The scope in IFRS 13 of the portfolio exception for measuring the fair value of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities on a net basis was amended to clarify that it includes all contracts that are within the scope of, and accounted for in accordance with, IAS 39 or IFRS 9, even if those contracts do not meet the definitions of financial assets or financial liabilities within IAS 32.

IAS 40 was amended to clarify that IAS 40 and IFRS 3 are not mutually exclusive and application of both standards may be required to determine whether the investment property acquired is acquisition of an asset or a business combination.

  • 6) Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38 “Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization”

The entity should use appropriate depreciation and amortization method to reflect the pattern in which the future economic benefits of the property, plant and equipment and intangible asset are expected to be consumed by the entity.

The amended IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment” requires that a depreciation method that is based on revenue that is generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset is not appropriate. The amended standard does not provide any exception from this requirement.

The amended IAS 38 “Intangible Assets” requires that there is a rebuttable presumption that an amortization method that is based on revenue that is generated by an activity that includes the use of an intangible asset is not appropriate. This presumption can be overcome only in the following limited circumstances:

  • a) in which the intangible asset is expressed as a measure of revenue (for example, the contract that specifies the entity’s use of the intangible asset will expire upon achievement of a revenue threshold); or

  • b) when it can be demonstrated that revenue and the consumption of the economic benefits of the intangible asset are highly correlated.

An entity should apply the aforementioned amendments prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after the effective date.

  • 7) IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

IFRS 15 establishes principles for recognizing revenue that apply to all contracts with customers, and will supersede IAS 18 “Revenue”, IAS 11 “Construction Contracts” and a number of revenue-related interpretations from January 1, 2017.

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When applying IFRS 15, an entity shall recognize revenue by applying the following steps:

  • Identify the contract with the customer;

  • Identify the performance obligations in the contract;

  • Determine the transaction price;

  • Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contracts; and

  • Recognize revenue when the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

When IFRS 15 is effective, an entity may elect to apply this Standard either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this Standard recognized at the date of initial application.

  • 8) Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 “Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture”

The amendments stipulated that, when an entity sells or contributes assets that constitute a business (as defined in IFRS 3) to an associate or joint venture, the gain or loss resulting from the transaction is recognized in full. Also, when an entity loses control of a subsidiary that contains a business but retains significant influence or joint control, the gain or loss resulting from the transaction is recognized in full.

Conversely, when an entity sells or contributes assets that do not constitute a business to an associate or joint venture, the gain or loss resulting from the transaction is recognized only to the extent of the unrelated investors’ interest in the associate or joint venture, i.e. the entity’s share of the gain or loss is eliminated. Also, when an entity loses control of a subsidiary that does not contain a business but retains significant influence or joint control in an associate or a joint venture, the gain or loss resulting from the transaction is recognized only to the extent of the unrelated investors’ interest in the associate or joint venture, i.e. the entity’s share of the gain or loss is eliminated.

  • 9) Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2012-2014 Cycle

Several standards including IFRS 5 “Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations”, IFRS 7 and IAS 19 were amended in this annual improvement.

IFRS 5 was amended to clarify that reclassification between non-current assets (or disposal group) “held for sale” and non-current assets “held for distribution to owners” does not constitute a change to a plan of sale or distribution. Therefore, previous accounting treatment is not reversed. The amendment also explains that assets that no longer meet the criteria for “held for distribution to owners” and do not meet the criteria for “held for sale” should be treated in the same way as assets that cease to be classified as held for sale.

The amendments to IFRS 7 provide additional guidance to clarify whether a servicing contract is continuing involvement in a transferred asset.

IAS 19 was amended to clarify that the depth of the market for high quality corporate bonds used to estimate discount rate for post-employment benefits should be assessed by the market of the corporate bonds denominated in the same currency as the benefits to be paid, i.e. assessed at currency level (instead of country or regional level).

  • 10) Amendment to IAS 1 “Disclosure Initiative”

The amendment clarifies that the consolidated financial statements should be prepared for the purpose of disclosing material information. To improve the understandability of its consolidated financial statements, the Group should disaggregate the disclosure of material items into their different natures or functions, and disaggregate material information from immaterial information.

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The amendment further clarifies that the Group should consider the understandability and comparability of its consolidated financial statements to determine a systematic order in presenting its footnotes.

  • 11) Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 28 “'Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception”

The amendments clarified that when the Group (non-investment entity) applies the equity method to an associate or a joint venture that is an investment entity, the Group may retain the fair value measurements that the associate or joint venture used for its subsidiaries.

Except for the above impact, as of the date the consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue, the Group is continuously assessing the possible impact that the application of other standards and interpretations will have on the Group’s financial position and financial performance, and will disclose the relevant impact when the assessment is completed.

4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

  • a. Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, or other regulations and IFRSs as endorsed by the FSC (“Taiwan-IFRS”).

  • b. Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for financial instruments that are measured at fair values. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

  • c. Classification of current and non-current assets and liabilities

Current assets include:

  • 1) Assets held primarily for the purpose of trading;

  • 2) Assets expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; and

  • 3) Cash and cash equivalents unless the asset is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.

Current liabilities include:

  • 1) Liabilities held primarily for the purpose of trading;

  • 2) Liabilities due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, even if an agreement to refinance, or to reschedule payments, on a long-term basis is completed after the reporting period and before the consolidated financial statements are authorized for issue; and

  • 3) Liabilities for which the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period. Terms of a liability that could, at the option of the counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity instruments do not affect its classification.

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Assets and liabilities that are not classified as current are classified as non-current.

  • d. Basis of consolidation

  • 1) Principles for preparing consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and the entities controlled by the Company (i.e. its subsidiaries). When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the Company.

Income and expenses of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full upon consolidation.

  • Attribution of total comprehensive income to non controlling interests

Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the shareholders of the parent and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in existing subsidiaries

Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group’s interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to the shareholders of the parent.

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss and is calculated as the difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and any investment retained in the former subsidiary at its fair value at the date when control is lost and (ii) the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities and any non-controlling interests of the former subsidiary at their carrying amounts at the date when control is lost. The Group accounts for all amounts recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that subsidiary on the same basis as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” or, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment in an associate.

  • 2) Subsidiary included in consolidated financial statements

As of December 31, 2014, the Company has direct and indirect majority ownership in the following subsidiaries: Run Hong Investment, Ltd. (“Run Hong”), Hui Ying Investment, Ltd. (“Hui Ying”), Mxtran Inc. (“Mxtran”), Infomax Communication Co., Ltd. (“INFOMAX”), Macronix America Inc. (“MXA”), Macronix (BVI) Co., Ltd. (“MXBVI”), Mxtran Holding (Samoa) Co., Ltd. (“Mxtran Samoa”), Mxtran (H.K.) Holding Co., Limited (“Mxtran HK”), Maxtran Technology Co., Ltd. (“Maxtran Beijing”), Infomax Holding Co., Ltd. (“Infomax Samoa”), Infomax Holding Company Limited (“Infomax HK”), Infomax Communication (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (“Infomax SU”), New Trend Technology Inc. (“NTTI”), Macronix (Asia) Limited (“MX Asia”), Macronix Pte. Ltd. (“MPL”),

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Macronix Europe NV. (“MXE”), Macronix (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (“MXHK”) and Macronix Microelectronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (“MXm”).

Investor
Investee
Main Business
The Company
Run Hong
Investment company
The Company
Hui Ying
Investment company
The Company and Run Hong
Magic Pixel Inc.(“MPI”)
Fabless multimedia system on
chip
The Company and Run Hong
Mxtran
Combi-SIM IC and the related
service
The Company and Run Hong
INFOMAX
Baseband chip, analog baseband
chip, and power management
chip
The Company, Run Hong and
Hui Ying
MoDioTek Co.,
Ltd.(“MoDioTek”)
Mobile audio platform and smart
remote controller
The Company
MXA
Sales and marketing
The Company
MXBVI
Investment company
MPI
Magic Pixel Inc.(“MPI Samoa)
Investment company
MPI Samoa
Magic Pixel Holding Company
Limited (“MPI HK”)
Investment company
MPI HK
Magic Pixel (Shen Zhen) Co.,
Ltd. (“MPI SZ”)
Sales and technical support of
fabless multimedia system on
chip
Mxtran
Mxtran Samoa
Investment company
Mxtran Samoa
Mxtran HK
Investment company
Mxtran HK
Maxtran Beijing
Technical support of Combi-SIM
IC
INFOMAX
Infomax Samoa
Investment company
Infomax Samoa
Infomax HK
Investment company
Infomax HK
Infomax SU
Software, rendering and technical
service
MoDioTek
Mosatek Co., Ltd.(“Mosatek
Samoa”)
Investment company
Mosatek Samoa
Mosatek (H.K) Company Limited
(“Mosatek HK”)
Investment company
Mosatek HK
Modiotek (Suzhou) Co.,
Ltd.(“Modiotek SU”)
Sales and technical support of
mobile audio platform and
smart remote controller
MXBVI
NTTI
IC design
MXBVI
MX Asia
Investment company
MXBVI
MPL
After-sales service
MXBVI
MXE
After-sales service
MXBVI
MXHK
Sales and marketing
MXHK
MXm
Development of integrated circuit
system and software
% of Ownership
December 31
2013
2014
Remark
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
83.11
-
Note 2
94.15
94.15
-
99.02
99.02
-
84.16
23.39
Note 1
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
Note 2
-
100.00
Note 2
-
100.00
Note 2
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
Note 1
-
100.00
Note 1
-
100.00
Note 1
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
100.00
-
  • Note 1: The Group did not participate in MoDioTek’s capital increase on April 23, 2014; thus, the Group’s equity interest in MoDioTek decreased to 23.39%. The Group also determined it lost control over MoDioTek and its subsidiaries and therefore did not include this investee in the consolidated financial statements from April 23, 2014.

  • Note 2: On August 28, 2014, the Group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of MPI. On September 10, 2014, the disposal was completed; thus, the Group’s equity interest in MPI decreased to 0.004%. The Group also determined it lost control over MPI and its subsidiaries and therefore did not include this investee in the consolidated financial statements.

e. Foreign currencies

In preparing the financial statements of each individual group entity, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Exchange differences on monetary items arising from settlement or translation are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Non-monetary items measured at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Exchange differences arising on

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the retranslation of non-monetary items are included in profit or loss for the period except for exchange differences arising from the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are recognized directly in other comprehensive income, in which case, the exchange differences are also recognized directly in other comprehensive income.

Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations (including of the subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures or branches operations in other countries or currencies used different with the Company) are translated into New Taiwan dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. Exchange differences arising are recognized in other comprehensive income (attributed to the shareholders of the parent and non-controlling interests as appropriate).

f. Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, merchandise and work-in-process and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory write-downs are made by item, except where it may be appropriate to group similar or related items. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price of inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. Inventories are recorded at standard cost and adjusted to approximate weighted - average cost on the balance sheet date.

g. Investments in associates

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture.

The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, an investment in an associate is initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Group’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate. The Group also recognizes the changes in the Group’s share of equity of associates attributable to the Group.

When the Group subscribes for additional new shares of the associate at a percentage different from its existing ownership percentage, the resulting carrying amount of the investment differs from the amount of the Group’s proportionate interest in the associate. The Group records such a difference as an adjustment to investments with the corresponding amount charged or credited to capital surplus. If the Group’s ownership interest is reduced due to the additional subscription of the new shares of associate, the proportionate amount of the gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that associate is reclassified to profit or loss on the same basis as would be required if the investee had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. When the adjustment should be debited to capital surplus, but the capital surplus recognized from investments accounted for by the equity method is insufficient, the shortage is debited to retained earnings.

When the Group’s share of losses of an associate equals or exceeds its interest in that associate (which includes any carrying amount of the investment accounted for by the equity method and long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the associate) the Group discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. Additional losses and liabilities are recognized only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal obligations, or constructive obligations, or made payments on behalf of that associate.

Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of an associate recognized at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment and is not amortized. Any excess of

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the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

The entire carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount with its carrying amount. Any impairment loss recognized forms part of the carrying amount of the investment. Any reversal of that impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases.

When a group entity transacts with its associate, profits and losses resulting from the transactions with the associate are recognized in the Group’ consolidated financial statements only to the extent of interests in the associate that are not related to the Group.

  • h. Property, plant, and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment loss.

Freehold land is not depreciated.

Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method. Each significant part is depreciated separately. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.

Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in profit or loss.

  • i. Intangible assets

  • 1) Intangible assets acquired separately

Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful life, residual value, and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. The residual value of an intangible asset with a finite useful life shall be assumed to be zero unless the Group expects to dispose of the intangible asset before the end of its economic life.

  • 2) Internally-generated intangible assets - research and development expenditure

Expenditure on research activities is recognized as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.

  • 3) Derecognition of intangible assets

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, which are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized.

  • j. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill

At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. When it is not possible to estimate

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the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to the individual cash-generating units; otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount.

When an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent of the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or cash-generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.

  • k. Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognized when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.

Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Financial assets

All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on a trade date or settlement date basis.

1) Measurement category

Financial assets are classified into the following categories: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale financial assets, and loans and receivables.

  • a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are classified as at fair value through profit or loss when the financial asset is either held for trading or it is designated as at fair value through profit or loss.

A financial asset other than a financial asset held for trading may be designated as at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition when doing so results in more relevant information and if:

  • i Such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

  • ii The financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group’s documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis.

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  • iii The contract contains one or more embedded derivatives, the entire combined contract asset or liability can be designated as at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss does not incorporate any interest or dividend received on the financial asset.

Investments in equity instruments under financial assets at fair value through profit or loss that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity instruments are subsequently measured at cost less any identified impairment loss at the end of each reporting period and are presented in a separate line item as financial assets carried at cost. If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of the financial assets can be reliably measured, the financial assets are remeasured at fair value. The difference between the carrying amount and the fair value is recognized in profit or loss.

  • b) Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated as available-for-sale or are not classified as loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Changes in the carrying amount of available-for-sale monetary financial assets relating to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest income calculated using the effective interest method, dividends on available-for-sale equity investments are recognized in profit or loss. Other changes in the carrying amount of available-for-sale financial assets are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of investments revaluation reserve. When the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss.

Available-for-sale equity investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity investments are measured at cost less any identified impairment loss at the end of each reporting period and are recognized in a separate line item as financial assets carried at cost. If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of the financial assets can be reliably measured, the financial assets are remeasured at fair value. The difference between carrying amount and fair value is recognized in other comprehensive income on financial assets. Any impairment losses are recognized in profit and loss.

c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables (including cash and cash equivalent, trade receivables, other receivables and long-term receivables) are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment, except for short-term receivables when the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Cash equivalent includes highly liquid, readily convertible to a known amount of cash and be subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. These cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments.

  • 2) Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired

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when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as trade receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on a collective basis even if they were assessed not to be impaired individually. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include the Group’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of 60 days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

For financial assets measured at amortized cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

For available-for-sale equity investments, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment.

For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty, breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, it becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization, or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

When an available-for-sale financial asset is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss in the period.

In respect of available-for-sale equity securities, impairment loss previously recognized in profit or loss are not reversed through profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

For financial assets that are carried at cost, the amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable and other receivables are considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in profit or loss except for uncollectible trade receivables that are written off against the allowance account.

3) Derecognition of financial assets

The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party.

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On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss.

Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by a group entity are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Repurchase of the shareholder’s equity instruments is recognized in and deducted directly from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.

Financial liabilities

  • 1) Subsequent measurement

Except the following situation, all the financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities are classified as at fair value through profit or loss when the financial liability is held for trading.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss does not incorporate any interest or dividend paid on the financial liability. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 33.

  • 2) Derecognition of financial liabilities

The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in profit or loss.

3) Derivative financial instruments

The Group enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to interest risks foreign exchange rate risks.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship. When the fair value of derivative financial instruments is positive, the derivative is recognized as a financial asset; when the fair value of derivative financial instruments is negative, the derivative is recognized as a financial liability.

  • l. Provisions

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the discounted cash flows of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.

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m. Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Sales returns are recognized at the time of sale provided the seller can reliably estimate future returns and recognizes a liability for returns based on previous experience and other relevant factors.

1) Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the goods are delivered and titles have passed, at which time all the following conditions are satisfied:

  • a) The Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;

  • b) The Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;

  • c) The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

  • d) It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and

  • e) The costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

The Group does not recognize sales revenue on materials delivered to subcontractors because this delivery does not involve a transfer of risks and rewards of materials ownership.

  • 2) Rendering of services

Service income is recognized when services are provided.

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of the contract is determined by the contractual rates as labor hours and direct expenses are incurred.

  • 3) Royalties

Royalty revenue is recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Royalty arrangements that are based on production, sales and other measures are recognized by reference to the underlying arrangement.

  • 4) Dividend and interest income

Dividend income from investments is recognized when the shareholder’s right to receive payment has been established provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

Interest income from a financial asset is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

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n. Leasing

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

1) The Group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

2) The Group as lessee

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingent rents arising under operating leases are recognized as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

  • o. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred other than stated above.

p. Retirement benefit costs

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

For defined benefit retirement benefit plans, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each reporting period. Actuarial gains and losses that exceed 10% of the greater of the present value of the Group’s defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets as at the end of the prior year are amortized over the expected average remaining working lives of the participating employees. Past service cost is recognized immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested, and otherwise is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested.

The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated balance sheets represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and unrecognized past service cost, and as reduced by the fair value of plan assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to the unrecognized past service cost and actuarial losses, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the plan.

  • q. Other long-term employee benefits

Other long-term employee benefits are accounted for in the same way as the accounting required for post-employment benefits except that all past service cost and actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately.

  • r. Share-based payment arrangements

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date.

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The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in capital surplus - employee share options. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is recognized as an expense in full at the grate date when the share options granted vest immediately.

Restricted shares for employees are measured at fair value on the date of grant, with a corresponding increase in capital-surplus-restricted shares for employees.

At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates is recognized in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the capital surplus - employee share options or capital surplus-restricted share option.

The above accounting policy only applies to the equity instruments granted after November 7, 2002 and also vested after January 1, 2012. For the other rest equity instruments, equity-settled share-based payments are not recognized as an expense.

  • s. Treasury stock

The parent company’s stock held by subsidiaries is reclassified to treasury stock from investment accounted for using equity method and recognized with the original investment cost. Cash dividends earned by subsidiaries are write-off with investment income and adjust capital surplus-treasury stock transaction.

  • t. Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

1) Current tax

According to the Income Tax Law, an additional tax at 10% of unappropriated earnings is provided for as income tax in the year the shareholders approve to retain the earnings.

Adjustments of prior years’ tax liabilities are added to or deducted from the current year’s tax provision.

  • 2) Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused loss carry forward and unused tax credits for purchases of machinery, equipment and technology, and research and development expenditures to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there

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will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. A previously unrecognized deferred tax asset is also reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

  • 3) Current and deferred tax for the year

Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

5. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.

  • a. Estimated impairment of trade receivables

When there is objective evidence of impairment loss, the Group takes into consideration the estimation of future cash flows. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a material impairment loss may arise.

b. Write-down of inventory

Net realizable value of inventory is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The estimation of net realizable value was based on current market conditions and the historical experience of selling products of a similar nature. Changes in market conditions may have a material impact on the estimation of net realizable value.

c. Fair value of financial instruments

As described in Note 33, the Group’s management uses its judgment in selecting an appropriate valuation technique for financial instruments that do not have quoted market price in an active market. Valuation techniques commonly used by market practitioners are applied. For derivative financial

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instruments, assumptions were based on quoted market rates adjusted for specific features of the instruments. The estimation of fair value of listed equity instruments traded in emerging market and unlisted equity instruments was based on the analysis in relation to the financial position and the operation results of investees, recent transaction prices, prices of same equity instruments not quoted in active markets, quoted prices of similar instruments in active markets, valuation multiples of comparable entities, excluding assumptions not based on unobservable market prices or rates. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of these equity instruments was NT$114,888 thousand and NT$113,399 thousand (US$3,589 thousand), respectively. Note 33 provides detailed information about the key assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of financial instruments. The Group’s management believes that the chosen valuation techniques and assumptions used are appropriate in determining the fair value of financial instruments.

d. Impairment Assessment on Investment Using Equity Method

The Group assesses the impairment of investments accounted for using the equity method whenever triggering events or changes in circumstances indicate that an investment may be impaired and carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company measures the impairment based on a projected future cash flow of the investees. The Group also takes into account market conditions and the relevant industry trends to ensure the reasonableness of such assumptions.

e. Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

As described in Note 4 (9), the Group reviews the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment at each balance sheet date.

f. Income taxes

As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of deferred tax assets in relation to unused tax losses was NT$910,037 thousand and NT$912,178 thousand (US$28,866 thousand), respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, no deferred tax asset has been recognized on tax losses of NT$3,861,770 thousand and NT$4,489,181 thousand (US$142,063 thousand), respectively, due to the unpredictability of future profit streams. The realizability of the deferred tax asset mainly depends on whether sufficient future profits or taxable temporary differences will be available. In cases where the actual future profits generated are less than expected, a material reversal of deferred tax assets may arise, which would be recognized in profit or loss for the period in which such a reversal takes place.

  • g. Recognition and measurement of defined benefit plans

Accrued pension liabilities and the resulting pension expense under defined benefit pension plans are calculated using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial assumptions comprise the discount rate, rate of employee turnover, and long-term average future salary increase. Changes in economic circumstances and market conditions will affect these assumptions and may have a material impact on the amount of the expense and the liability.

h. Revenue recognition

The Group recognizes revenue when the conditions described in Note 4 (14) are satisfied. The Group also records a provision for estimated future returns and other allowances in the same year the related revenue is recorded. Provision for estimated sales returns and other allowances is generally made and adjusted at a specific percentage based on historical experience and any known factors that would significantly affect the allowance recognized deduction in sales revenue, and the Group periodically reviews the adequacy of the percentage used.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2014, the Group recognized provisions for estimated sales returns and other allowances of NT$72,055 thousand and NT$73,856 thousand (US$2,337 thousand), respectively.

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6. TRANSLATION INTO U.S. DOLLARS

The Group maintains its accounts and expresses its consolidated financial statements in New Taiwan dollars. For convenience only, US dollar amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated from New Taiwan dollars, using the US Federal Reserve Board rate of NT$31.60 to US$1 on December 31, 2014. The convenience translations should not be construed as representations that the New Taiwan dollar amounts have been, could have been or could in the future be converted into US dollars at this or any other exchange rate.

7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash on hand
Checking accounts and demand deposits
Cash equivalent
Time deposits
The market rate intervals of cash in bank at the end
Bank balance
December 31
2014

8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Financial assets at FVTPL
Financial assets held for trading
Derivative financial assets (not under hedge
accounting)
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial liabilities (not under hedge
accounting)
Foreign exchange forward contracts
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,358
$ -
2014
NT$
$ 95
$ 7,113
US$
(Note 6)
$ 3
$ 225
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At the end of the reporting period, outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts not under hedge accounting were as follows:

Contract Amount
Contract Currency Maturity Date (In Thousands)
December 31, 2013
Sell USD/NTD 2014.01 USD6,000/NTD179,924
December 31, 2014
Sell USD/NTD 2015.01 USD18,000/NTD562,947

The Group entered into foreign exchange forward contracts during 2013 and 2014 to manage exposures due to exchange rate fluctuations of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. However, those contracts did not meet the criteria of hedge effectiveness and therefore were not accounted for by using hedge accounting.

9. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

Non-current
Domestic investments
Listed shares
Foreign investments
Listed shares
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 815,226
136,107
$ 951,333
2014
NT$
$ 982,975
260,167
$ 1,243,142
US$
(Note 6)
$ 31,107
8,233
$ 39,340

10. FINANCIAL ASSETS MEASURED AT COST

FINANCIAL ASSETS MEASURED AT COST
Non-current
Domestic unlisted common shares
Overseas unlisted common shares
Classified according to financial asset
measurement categories
Available-for-sale financial assets
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 82,698

32,190
$ 114,888
$ 114,888
2014






NT$
$ 79,217


34,182

$ 113,399

$ 113,399
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,507

1,082
$ 3,589
$ 3,589

Management believed that the fair value of the above unlisted equity investments held by the Group cannot be reliably measured due to the significant range of reasonable fair value estimates, therefore, they were measured at cost less impairment at the end of the reporting period.

  • 32 -

11. NOTES RECEIVABLE, TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Notes receivable
Operating
Trade receivables
Trade receivables
Less: Allowance for impairment loss
Other receivables
Tax receivable
Others
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,205
2,823,432

1,976

2,821,456
$ 2,822,661
$ 128,165

19,043
$ 147,208
2014












NT$
$ 790

2,698,636

271


2,698,365

$ 2,699,155

$ 148,843


12,461

$ 161,304
US$
(Note 6)
$ 25
85,400

9

85,391
$ 85,416
$ 4,710

395
$ 5,105
  • a. Trade Receivables

The average credit period for sales of goods was 60 days. In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable, the Group evaluated each customer’s credibility and financial position and considered any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable since the date credit was initially granted to the end of the reporting period.

Before accepting any new customer, the Group used an internal credit scoring system to assess the potential customer’s credit quality and defines credit limits by customer.

Of the trade receivables balance (see aging analysis below) that were past due at the end of the reporting period, the Group had not recognized an allowance for impaired notes receivable and trade receivables, because there had not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts were still considered recoverable.

Age of receivables that were past due but not impaired was as follows:

Past due but not impaired
Less than 60 days
61-120 days
Over 121 days
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 27,835
36

168,532
$ 196,403
2014




NT$
$ 54,113

6,315

1,255

$ 61,683
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,712
200

40
$ 1,952

Above analysis was based on the past due date.

  • 33 -

As of December 31, 2014, the Group did not hold collateral for most of the receivables.

Movements in the allowance for impairment loss recognized on trade receivables were as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2013
Add: Impairment losses recognized on
receivables
Less: Amounts written off during the period
as uncollectible
Balance at December 31, 2013
Add: Impairment losses recognized on
receivables
Consolidated entity change effects
Balance at December 31, 2014
Balance at December 31, 2013
Add: Impairment losses recognized on
receivables
Consolidated entity change effects
Balance at December 31, 2014
Individually
Assessed
Impairment
NT$
$ 18
1,976

18
1,976
271

(1,976)
$ 271
Individually
Assessed
Impairment
US$
(Note 6)
$ 63
9

(63)
$ 9
Collectively
Assessed
Impairment
NT$
$ -
-

-
-
-

-
$ -
Collectively
Assessed
Impairment
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-

-
$ -
Total



NT$
$ 18
1,976

18
1,976
27

(1,976)
$ 271
Total






US$
(Note 6)
$ 63
9

(63)
$ 9
  • b. Notes Receivable and other receivables

No allowance for impairment loss of notes receivable and other receivables was recognized since the notes receivable and other receivables of the Group were not past due and the Group assessed that there was no uncertainty of recoverability.

12. INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES
Finished goods and merchandise
Work in progress
Raw materials
**December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 1,129,321
7,345,579

320,483
$ 8,795,383
2014




NT$
$ 1,156,530

7,857,969

287,144

$ 9,301,643
US$
(Note 6)
$ 36,599
248,670

9,087
$ 294,356
  • 34 -

The cost of inventories recognized as cost of goods sold for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 was NT$20,253,610 thousand and NT$19,654,775 thousand (US$621,987 thousand), respectively. The cost of inventories recognized as cost of goods sold for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 included inventory write-downs of NT$923,178 thousand and NT$1,053,174 thousand (US$33,328 thousand), respectively.

13. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING EQUITY METHOD

  • a. Investments in associates
Investments in associates
Unlisted companies
MoDioTek
**December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ -
2014
NT$
$ 38,599
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,221

The Group had 84.16% equity in MoDioTek before the new share issuance; the Group did not subscribe for MoDioTek’s additional new shares at its existing ownership percentage and the Group’s equity decreased to 23.39%. The Company no longer had control over MoDioTek and did not consolidate but recognized the investment by the equity method from April 23, 2014.

The summarized financial information in respect of MoDioTek is set out below:

Total assets
Total liabilities
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014
NT$
$ 185,720
$ 20,661
US$
(Note 6)
$ 5,877
$ 654
Revenue
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive loss
Share of loss and other comprehensive income of associates for
the year
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended December 31
2014
NT$
$ 44,454
$ (125,680)
$ (125,485)
$ (24,097)
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,407
$ (3,977)
$ (3,971)
$ (763)

The investments accounted for by the equity method and the share of profit or loss and other comprehensive income of those investments for the year ended December 31, 2014 were based on the associates’ audited financial statements for the same year.

  • 35 -

14. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Cost
Balance at January 1, 2013
Additions
Disposals
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2013
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
Balance at January 1, 2013
Disposals
Impairment loss
Depreciation expense
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2013
Carrying amounts at December 31,
2013
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additions
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2014
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
Balance at January 1, 2014
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2014
Carrying amounts at December 31,
2014
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additions
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2014
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
Balance at January 1, 2014
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Reclassification
Balance at December 31, 2014
Carrying amounts at December 31,
2014
Freehold Land **Buildings ** Machinery
Equipment
Research and
Development
Equipment
Transportation
Equipment
Leasehold
Improvements
Miscellaneous
Equipment
Advance
Payments and
Construction in
Progress
Total

NT$
$ 1,237,187
-
-
16,836
-
$ 1,254,023
$ (360,821 )
-
(122 )
-
(9,506 )
-
$ (370,449)
$ 883,574
$ 1,254,023
-
-
-
40,605
-
$ 1,294,628
$ (370,449 )
-
-
-
(22,931 )
-
$ (393,380)
$ 901,248
Freehold Land

NT$
$ 22,209,968
-
(6,385 )
13,281
467,887
$ 22,684,751
$ (15,508,174 )
6,385
-
(1,218,299 )
(1,262 )
3
$ (16,721,347)
$ 5,963,404
$ 22,684,751
-
(11,098 )
-
14,052
400,302
$ 23,088,007
$ (16,721,347 )
8,889
(1,216,213 )
-
(1,969 )
-
$ (17,930,640)
$ 5,157,367
**Buildings **

NT$
$ 76,913,234
-
(217,066 )
-
1,743,246
$ 78,439,414
$ (60,321,113 )
206,101
-
(5,320,776 )
-
(29,863)
$ (65,465,651)
$ 12,973,763
$ 78,439,414
-
(271,734 )
-
-
2,566,407
$ 80,734,087
$ (65,465,651 )
258,301
(5,087,549 )
-
-
(119,596)
$ (70,414,495)
$ 10,319,592
Machinery
Equipment

NT$
$ 6,037,523
14,698
(65,076 )
1,387
240,519
$ 6,229,051
$ (1,996,277 )
65,057
-
(878,085 )
(745 )
29,860
$ (2,780,190)
$ 3,448,861
$ 6,229,051
7,030
(32,439 )
(27,899 )
2,017
144,505
$ 6,322,265
$ (2,780,190 )
32,439
(917,435 )
25,775
(1,147 )
119,596
$ (3,520,962)
$ 2,801,303
Research and
Development
Equipment


NT$
$ 32,155
-
(1,427 )
88
-
$ 30,816
$ (16,598 )
737
-
(3,892 )
(78 )
-
$ (19,831)
$ 10,985
$ 30,816
-
(1,785 )
-
92
1,200
$ 30,323
$ (19,831 )
1,785
(3,944 )
-
(83 )
-
$ (22,073)
$ 8,250
Transportation
Equipment

NT$
$ 44,894
254
-
348
-
$ 45,496
$ (21,658 )
-
-
(5,322 )
452
-
$ (26,528)
$ 18,968
$ 45,496
-
(4,685 )
(914 )
1,350
-
$ 41,247
$ (26,528 )
4,685
(5,322 )
914
(658 )
-
$ (26,909)
$ 14,338
Leasehold
Improvements

NT$
$ 1,142,967
14,465
(19,119 )
2,983
60,540
$ 1,201,836
$ (983,986 )
19,104
-
(95,462 )
(1,876 )
-
$ (1,062,220)
$ 139,616
$ 1,201,836
14,227
(63,096 )
(11,747 )
3,918
53,807
$ 1,198,945
$ (1,062,220 )
63,065
(85,146 )
10,284
(2,930 )
-
$ (1,076,947)
$ 121,998
Miscellaneous
Equipment


NT$
$ 1,474,477
4,326,428
-
407
(2,512,192)
$ 3,289,120
$ -
-
-
-
-
-
$ -
$ 3,289,120
$ 3,289,120
1,681,222
-
-
141
(3,166,221)
$ 1,804,262
$ -
-
-
-
-
-
$ -
$ 1,804,262
Advance
Payments and
Construction in
Progress

NT$
$ 109,092,405
4,355,845
(309,073 )
35,330
-
$ 113,174,507
$ (79,208,627 )
297,384
(122 )
(7,521,836 )
(13,015 )
-
$ (86,446,216)
$ 26,728,291
$ 113,174,507
1,702,479
(384,837 )
(40,560 )
62,175
-
$ 114,513,764
$ (86,446,216 )
369,164
(7,315,609 )
36,973
(29,718 )
-
$ (93,385,406)
$ 21,128,358
Total
US$
(Note 6)
$ 39,684
-
-
-
1,285
-
$ 40,969
$ (11,723 )
-
-
-
(726 )
-
$ (12,449)
$ 28,520
US$
(Note 6)
$ 717,872
-
(351 )
-
445
12,668
$ 730,634
$ (529,157 )
281
(38,488 )
-
(62 )
-
$ (567,426)
$ 163,208
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,482,260
-
(8,599 )
-
-
81,215
$ 2,554,876
$ (2,071,698 )
8,174
(160,998 )
-
-
(3,785)
$ (2,228,307)
$ 326,569
US$
(Note 6)
$ 197,122
222
(1,027 )
(883 )
64
4,573
$ 200,071
$ (87,981 )
1,027
(29,033 )
816
(36 )
3,785
$ (111,422)
$ 88,649
US$
(Note 6)
$ 975
-
(56 )
-
3
38
$ 960
$ (628 )
56
(125 )
-
(2 )
-
$ (699)
$ 261
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,440
-
(148 )
(29 )
43
-
$ 1,306
$ (839 )
148
(168 )
29
(20 )
-
$ (850)
$ 456
US$
(Note 6)
$ 38,033
450
(1,997 )
(372 )
124
1,703
$ 37,941
$ (33,615 )
1,996
(2,695 )
325
(92 )
-
$ (34,081)
$ 3,860
US$
(Note 6)
$ 104,086
53,203
-
-
4
(100,197)
$ 57,096
$ -
-
-
-
-
-
$ -
$ 57,096
US$
(Note 6)
$ 3,581,472
53,875
(12,178 )
(1,284 )
1,968
-
$ 3,623,853
$ (2,735,641 )
11,682
(231,507 )
1,170
(938 )
-
$ (2,955,234)
$ 668,619

The Group recognized an impairment loss of NT$122 thousand which was recognized in other gains and losses for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The carrying amount of the freehold land in the U.S.A. which is unutilized by the Group as of December 31, 2013 and 2014 both were US$9,579 thousand, respectively.

  • 36 -

The above items of property, plant and equipment were depreciated on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful life of the asset:


following estimated useful life of the asset:
Buildings
Main buildings 21-40 years
Electronic equipment 11-20 years
Facility equipment 6 years
Landscape engineering 20 years
Machinery equipment 4-6 years
Research and development equipment 5-6 years
Transportation equipment 5-6 years
Leasehold improvements 3-16 years
Miscellaneous equipment 2-16 years

Refer to note 35 for the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment that had been pledged by the Group to secure long-term bank loans granted to the Group.

15. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2013
Additions
Disposals
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2013
Accumulated amortization
Balance at January 1, 2013
Amortization expense
Disposals
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2013
Carrying amounts at December 31, 2013
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additions
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Reclassification
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Software
NT$
$ 480,358
157,207
(58,923)

770
$ 579,412
$ (157,305)
(190,793)
58,923

(474)
$ (289,649)
$ 289,763
$ 579,412
120,763
(61,099)
(111)
2,373

1,934
$ 643,272
Licenses
NT$
$ 58,339
1,593
(21,781)

-
$ 38,151
$ (32,051)
(16,510)
21,781

-
$ (26,780)
$ 11,371
$ 38,151
49,211
(22,692)
(10,500)
4,743

-
$ 58,913
Mask
NT$
$ 22,633
7,889
(22,494)

-
$ 8,028
$ (12,990)
(11,361)
22,494

-
$ (1,857)
$ 6,171
$ 8,028
83
-
(8,111)
-

-
$ -
Others
NT$
$ 9,185
10,510
(8,150)

-
$ 11,545
$ (7,233)
(3,409)
8,150

-
$ (2,492)
$ 9,053
$ 11,545
2,614
(3,540)
(1,666)
11,205

(1,699)
$ 18,459
Total

































NT$
$ 570,515
177,199
(111,348)

770
$ 637,136
$ (209,579)
(222,073)
111,348

(474)
$ (320,778)
$ 316,358
$ 637,136
172,671
(87,331)
(20,388)
18,321

235
$ 720,644
(Continued)
  • 37 -
Accumulated amortization
Balance at January 1, 2014
Amortization expense
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Reclassification
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Carrying amounts at December 31, 2014
Cost
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additions
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Reclassification
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Accumulated amortization
Balance at January 1, 2014
Amortization expense
Disposals
Consolidated entity change effects
Reclassification
Effect of foreign currency exchange
differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Carrying amounts at December 31, 2014
Software
NT$
$ (289,649)
(222,690)
61,099
95
(2,373)

(1,672)
$ (455,190)
$ 188,082
Software
US$
(Note 6)
$ 18,336
3,822
(1,934)
(4)
75

61
$ 20,356
$ (9,166)
(7,047)
1,934
3
(75)

(53)
$ (14,404)
$ 5,952
Licenses
NT$
$ (26,780)
(16,451)
22,692
8,653
(4,743)

-
$ (16,629)
$ 42,284
Licenses
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,207
1,557
(718)
(332)
150

-
$ 1,864
$ (847)
(521)
718
274
(150)

-
$ (526)
$ 1,338
Mask
NT$
$ (1,857)
(4,844)
-
6,701
-

-
$ -
$ -
Mask
US$
(Note 6)
$ 254
3
-
(257)
-

-
$ -
$ (59)
(153)
-
212
-

-
$ -
$ -
Others
NT$
$ (2,492)
(5,226)
3,540
935
(7,239)

-
$ (10,482)
$ 7,977
Others
US$
(Note 6)
$ 365
83
(112)
(53)
355

(54)
$ 584
$ (79)
(165)
112
30
(229)

-
$ (331)
$ 253
Total









NT$
$ (320,778)
(249,211)
87,331
16,384
(14,355)

(1,672)
$ (482,301)
$ 238,343
(Concluded)
Total

























US$
(Note 6)
$ 20,162
5,465
(2,764)
(646)
580

7
$ 22,804
$ (10,151)
(7,886)
2,764
519
(454)

(53)
$ (15,261)
$ 7,543

The above items of other intangible assets were amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful life of the asset:


estimated useful life of the asset:
Software 1-6 years
Licenses 1-3 years
Mask 1-3 years
Others 1-3 years
  • 38 -

16. PREPAYMENTS FOR LEASE

PREPAYMENTS FOR LEASE
Current asset (included in other current assets)
Non-current asset (included in other non-current
assets)
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 553

23,230
$ 23,783
2014
NT$
$ 585

23,994
$ 24,579
US$
(Note 6)
$ 19

759
$ 778

Prepaid lease payments included land use rights are located in Mainland China. The Group has obtained the land use right certificates.

17. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Non-current
Restricted time deposits
Refundable deposits
Long-term receivables
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 168,077
12,526

5,112
$ 185,715
2014




NT$
$ 165,799

13,088

3,770

$ 182,657
US$
(Note 6)
$ 5,247
414

119
$ 5,780

18. OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS
Current
Spare parts
Prepayments
Offset against business tax payable
Prepayments for lease
Others
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 340,707
161,061
23,355
553

283
$ 525,959
2014




NT$
$ 350,070

197,475
29,530
585

659

$ 578,319
US$
(Note 6)
$ 11,078
6,249
934
19

21
$ 18,301
(Continued)
  • 39 -
Non-current
Prepayments for lease
Prepayments
**December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 23,230

70,704
$ 93,934
2014




NT$
$ 23,994


102,009

$ 126,003
US$
(Note 6)
$ 759

3,228
$ 3,987
(Concluded)

19. BORROWINGS

a. Short-term borrowings

b. Letter of credit loan
Unsecured borrowings
Interest rate
Long-term borrowings
Secured borrowings
Bank loans
Unsecured borrowings
Bank loans
Less: Current portion
Less: Syndicate loans arrangement fee
Long-term borrowings: Non-current
Interest rate
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 566,577

-
$ 566,577
0.76%-0.88%
2014




NT$
$ 535,039


1,599,000

$ 2,134,039

1.09%-1.92%
December 31
US$
(Note 6)
$ 16,932

50,601
$ 67,533
1.09%-1.92%
2013
NT$
$ 12,756,564

5,843,333
18,599,897
7,648,233

16,258
$ 10,935,406
1.58%-2.15%
2014






NT$
$ 9,822,258


4,405,000

14,227,258
12,143,430

10,322

$ 2,073,506

1.57%-2.52%
US$
(Note 6)
$ 310,831

139,399
450,230
384,286

327
$ 65,617
1.57%-2.52%
  • 40 -
Repayment terms and
Maturity Date
Floating rate borrowings
Secured syndicated loan
denominated in NT$ Repayable semi-annually from December
2012 to December 2015.
Unsecured syndicated loan
denominated in NT$ Pay off in December 2015.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable in two installments from March
2015 to July 2015 according to the loan
agreement.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable quarterly from December 2014
to March 2016.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable semi-annually from March 2013
to December 2014 and Repayable
quarterly from December 2014 to
September 2015.
Secured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable quarterly from January 2015 to
October 2018.
Secured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable monthly from January 2014 to
December 2018.
Secured syndicated loan
denominated in NT$ Repayable quarterly from January 2015 to
July 2017.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable semi-annually from March 2015
to September 2017.
Secured bank borrowing
denominated in JPY
Repayable quarterly from June 2015 to
March 2019.
Secured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable monthly from May 2003 to
April 2016.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Repayable quarterly from June 2013 to
March 2015.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Pay off in September 2014.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Pay off in September 2014.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Pay off in September 2014.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Pay off in June 2014.
Unsecured bank borrowing
denominated in NT$ Pay off in April 2014.
Less: Current portion
Syndicated loan
arrangement fee
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 10,997,000
1,500,000
-
-
1,200,000
800,000
800,000
-
-
-
159,564
250,000
360,000
133,333
200,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
7,648,233

16,258
$ 10,935,406
2014




NT$
$ 7,855,000

1,500,000
1,200,000
855,000
600,000
800,000
646,799
320,000
200,000
109,280
91,179
50,000
-
-
-
-
-
12,143,430

10,322

$ 2,073,506
US$
(Note 6)
$ 248,576
47,469
37,975
27,057
18,987
25,316
20,468
10,127
6,329
3,458
2,886
1,582
-
-
-
-
-
384,286

327
$ 65,617

The Group had provided notes used as refundable guarantees for borrowings that will be cancelled upon termination of the guarantee.

In addition, the Group’s interest bearing floating rate borrowing was reset every one to three months.

The loan agreement requires the maintenance of current ratio, debt ratio, and times interest earned ratio based on semi-annual and annual consolidated financial statements. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Group had met the financial ratio requirements.

The details of assets pledged as collaterals for long-term loans are shown in Note 35.

  • 41 -

20. NOTES PAYABLE AND TRADE PAYABLES

NOTES PAYABLE AND TRADE PAYABLES
Notes payable
Operating
Trade payables
Operating
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 218

2,004,478
$ 2,004,696
2014




NT$
$ 30


1,995,973

$ 1,996,003
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1

63,164
$ 63,165

The Group has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the pre-agreed credit terms.

21. OTHER PAYABLES

OTHER PAYABLES
Other payables
Payable for rework fees
Payable for royalties
Bonus
Payable for maintenance and repair
Payable for legal fees
Others
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 573,207
392,747
278,639
253,681
144,426
584,002
$ 2,226,702
2014




NT$
$ 41,172

18,937
282,949
183,195
561,109
595,336

$ 1,682,698
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,303
599
8,954
5,797
17,757
18,840
$ 53,250

22. PROVISIONS

PROVISIONS
Employee benefits (a)
Customer returns and rebates (b)
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 71,344

72,055
$ 143,399
2014




NT$
$ 76,761


73,856

$ 150,617
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,429

2,337
$ 4,766
  • 42 -
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additional provisions recognized
Usage
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Balance at January 1, 2014
Additional provisions recognized
Usage
Consolidated entity change effects
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at December 31, 2014
Employee
Benefits
NT$
$ 71,344
71,667
(64,438)
(2,120)

308
$ 76,761
Employee
Benefits
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,258
2,268
(2,039)
(67)

9
$ 2,429
Customer
Returns and
Rebates
NT$
$ 72,055
182,004
(180,295)
-

92
$ 73,856
Customer
Returns and
Rebates
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,280
5,760
(5,706)
-

3
$ 2,337
Total





NT$
$ 143,399
253,671
(244,733)
(2,120)

400
$ 150,617
Total
US$
(Note 6)
$ 4,538
8,028
(7,745)
(67)

12
$ 4,766
  • a. The provision for employee benefits represents vested long service leave entitlements accrued.

  • b. The provision of customer returns and rebates was based on historical experience, management’s judgments and other known reasons estimated product returns and rebates may occur in the year. The provision was recognized as a reduction of operating income in the years of the related goods sold.

23. RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

a. Defined contribution plans

The Company, Mxtran and Infomax of the Group adopted a pension plan under the Labor Pension Act (the “LPA”), which is a state-managed defined contribution plan. Based on the LPA, the Group makes monthly contributions to employees’ individual pension accounts at 6% of monthly salaries and wages.

The employees of the Group’s subsidiary in China are members of a state-managed retirement benefit plan operated by the government of China. The subsidiary is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll costs to the retirement benefit scheme to fund the benefits. The only obligation of the Group with respect to the retirement benefit plan is to make the specified contributions.

  • 43 -

b. Defined benefit plans

The Company and MPI of Group adopted the defined benefit plan under the Labor Standards Law, under which pension benefits are calculated on the basis of the length of service and average monthly salaries of the six months before retirement. The Company contributed amounts equal to 2% of total monthly salaries and wages to a pension fund administered by the pension fund monitoring committee. Pension contributions are deposited in the Bank of Taiwan in the committee’s name. The plan assets are invested in domestic (foreign) equity and debt securities, bank deposits, etc. The investment is conducted at the discretion of Bureau of Labor Funds, Ministry of Labor or under the mandated management. However, in accordance with Enforcement Rules of the Labor Pension Act, the return generated by employees’ pension contribution should not be below the interest rate for a 2-year time deposit with local banks.

The actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation were carried out by qualified actuaries. The principal assumptions used for the purposed of the actuarial valuation were as follows:

Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Expected rate of salary increase
December 31
2013
2014
2.00%-2.25%
2.25%
1.25%-2.00%
1.25%
3.00%
3.00%

The assessment of the overall expected rate of return was based on historical return trends and analysts’ predictions of the market for the asset over the life of the related obligation, by reference to the aforementioned use of the plan assets and the impact of the related minimum return.

Amounts recognized in profit or loss in respect of these defined benefit plans were as follows:

Current service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Past service cost
An analysis by function
Operating cost
Marketing expenses
Administration expenses
Research and development expenses
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 7,494
26,000
(11,881)

(713)
$ 20,900
$ 11,948
1,227
3,331

4,394
$ 20,900
2014











NT$
$ 6,450

32,944
(9,808)

(713)

$ 28,873

$ 16,116

1,508
4,634

6,615

$ 28,873
US$
(Note 6)
$ 204
1,043
(310)

(23)
$ 914
$ 510
48
147

209
$ 914
  • 44 -

The amount included in the consolidated balance sheet arising from the Group’s obligation in respect of its defined benefit plans was as follows:

Present value of funded defined benefit
obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Deficit
Net actuarial losses not recognized
Past service cost not yet recognized
Net liability arising from defined benefit
obligation
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,470,806

(803,112)
667,694
(112,572)

10,968
$ 566,090
2014






NT$
$ 1,576,706


(839,728)

736,978
(182,953)

10,255

$ 564,280
US$
(Note 6)
$ 49,896

(26,574)
23,322
(5,790)

325
$ 17,857

Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows:

Opening defined benefit obligation
Current service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gains) losses
Benefits paid
Consolidated entity change effects
Closing defined benefit obligation
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 1,488,815
7,494
26,000
(33,445)
(18,058)

-
$ 1,470,806
2014




NT$
$ 1,470,806

6,450
32,944
76,340
(5,764)

(4,070)

$ 1,576,706
US$
(Note 6)
$ 46,544
204
1,043
2,416
(182)

(129)
$ 49,896

Movements in the fair value of the plan assets were as follows:

Opening fair value of plan assets
Actual return on plan assets
Actuarial losses
Contributions from the employer
Benefits paid
Consolidated entity change effects
Closing fair value of plan assets
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 779,374
10,029
(15)
31,782
(18,058)

-
$ 803,112
2014




NT$
$ 803,112

16,424
-
31,830
(5,764)

(5,874)

$ 839,728
US$
(Note 6)
$ 25,415
520
-
1,007
(182)

(186)
$ 26,574
  • 45 -

The major categories of plan assets at the end of the reporting period for each category were disclosed based on the information announced by Bureau of Labor Funds, Ministry of Labor:

Deposits in financial institution
Investment in stock and beneficiary certificate
Short-term commercial papers
Government bond and fixed income investment
December 31
2013
22.86
45.56
4.10

27.48

100.00
2014
19.12
52.52
1.98

26.38

100.00

The Group chose to disclose the history of experience adjustments as the amounts determined for each accounting period prospectively from the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRS (January 1, 2012):

Present value of the defined benefit
obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Deficit
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities
Experience adjustments on plan assets
January 1,
2012
NT$
$ 1,345,642
$ 765,489
$ 580,153
$ -
$ -
December 31,
2012
NT$
$ 1,488,815
$ 779,374
$ 709,441
$ 94,904
$ (45)
December 31,
2013
NT$
$ 1,470,806
$ 803,112
$ 667,694
$ 81,156
$ (15)
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2014
NT$
$ 1,576,706

$ 839,728
$ 736,978
$ 76,340
$ -
US$
(Note 6)
$ 49,896
$ 26,574
$ 23,322
$ 2,416
$ -

The Company expects to make contributions of NT$32,785 thousand (US$1,038 thousand) to the defined benefit plans during the annual period beginning after 2014.

The Company maintains a separate executive pension plan and the net periodic pension costs were NT$117,744 thousand and NT$121,471 thousand (US$3,844 thousand) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively.

The actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation were carried out by qualified actuaries. The Company has not contributed plan assets yet. The principal assumptions of the actuarial valuation were as follows:

Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Expected rate of salary increase
December 31
2013
2014
0.63%-1.13%
2.25%
-
-
-
-

Amounts recognized in profit or loss in respect of these defined benefit plans were as follows:

Current service cost
An analysis by function
Administration expenses
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 117,744
$ 117,744
2014


NT$
$ 121,471

$ 121,471
US$
(Note 6)
$ 3,844
$ 3,844
  • 46 -

The amount included in the consolidated balance sheet arising from the Group’s obligation in respect of its defined benefit plans was as follows:


its defined benefit plans was as follows:
December 31
2013
2014
NT$
NT$
Present value of funded defined benefit
obligation
$ 258,400
$ 379,871

Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows:
December 31
2014
US$
(Note 6)
$ 12,021
Opening defined benefit obligation
Current service cost
Closing defined benefit obligation
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 140,656

117,744
$ 258,400
2014




NT$
$ 258,400


121,471

$ 379,871
US$
(Note 6)
$ 8,177

3,844
$ 12,021

24. EQUITY

  • a. Share capital

1) Ordinary shares

Numbers of shares authorized (in
thousand)
Share authorized
Numbers of shares issued and fully paid
(in thousand)
Shares issued
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$

6,550,000
$ 65,500,000

3,521,473
$ 35,214,730
2014






NT$

6,550,000
$ 65,500,000


3,558,774
$ 35,587,740
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,072,785
$ 1,126,194

Fully paid ordinary shares, which have a par value of $10 (US$0.32), carry one vote per share and carry a right to dividends.

A total of 864,704 thousand shares and 650,000 thousand shares of the Company’s authorized shares were reserved for the issuance of convertible bonds and employee share options.

  • 47 -

2) Global depositary receipts

On August 28, 2014, the Company’s board of directors resolved to issue GDRs. The Company will issue from 480,000 thousand to 600,000 thousand ordinary shares. On September 30, 2014, the above transaction was approved under Rule No.1030037906 issued by the FSC. On March 16, 2015, the board of directors resolved to cancel the issuance of GDRs.

  • b. Capital surplus
Capital surplus
May be used to offset a deficit, distributed as
cash dividends, or transferred to share
capital (1)
Arising from employee share options
Arising from donations
May be used to offset a deficit only (2)
Arising from changes in percentage of
ownership interest in subsidiaries
May not be used for any purpose
Arising from treasury share transactions
Arising from employee restricted shares
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 317,204

37
$ 317,241
$ 423
$ 26,502

-
$ 26,502
2014












NT$
$ 317,204


37

$ 317,241

$ 661

$ 26,502

(102,752)

$ (76,250)
US$
(Note 6)
$ 10,038

1
$ 10,039
$ 21
$ 839

(3,252)
$ (2,413)
  • 1) Such capital surplus may be used to offset a deficit; in addition, when the Company has no deficit, such capital surplus may be distributed as cash dividends or transferred to share capital (limited to a certain percentage of the Company’s paid-in capital and once a year).

  • 2) Such capital surplus arises from changes in capital surplus of subsidiaries accounted for by using equity method.

  • c. Retained earnings and dividend policy

The Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide that any profit after annual closing should be used first to cover income tax and accumulated deficit and then make appropriation for legal reserve 10% of the remaining amount (until the amount of the legal reserve equals the amount of the Company’s paid-in capital) and special reserve in accordance with law. Appropriation for remuneration to directors and supervisors should be made at 2% of the remaining amount. Any remaining amount will be added to the undistributed earnings from previous years and distributed in the following manner: (a) shareholders’ dividends - 85%; (b) employees’ bonus - 15%. Employees’ bonus will be distributed in the same form as the distribution of dividends to shareholders on a proportionate basis.

The above bonuses including shareholders and employees’ bonus can retain as undistributed earnings, and distribute in future, as determined by the shareholders at Annual General Meeting.

  • 48 -

Distributions, except for the remuneration to directors and supervisors, may be made in the form of cash dividend or stock dividend, as determined by the shareholders at an Annual General Meeting. Both the shareholders’ bonus and employees’ bonus take the form of cash dividend as the first choice. Nevertheless, it still depends on the Company’s financial, sales or operating condition. The Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide that no more than 50% of the current year’s total amount of distributable earnings can be distributed in the form of stock dividend.

Due to the net loss for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, there were no accrual for bonus to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors.

Appropriation of earnings to legal reserve shall be made until the legal reserve equals the Company’s paid-in capital. Legal reserve may be used to offset deficit. If the Company has no deficit and the legal reserve has exceeded 25% of the Company’s paid-in capital, the excess may be transferred to capital or distributed in cash.

Except for non-ROC resident shareholders, all shareholders receiving the dividends are allowed a tax credit equal to their proportionate share of the income tax paid by the Company.

In their meeting on June 19, 2013, the Company’s shareholders resolved the proposal of the Board of Directors to use legal reserve to offset accumulated deficit in the amount of NT$2,695,275 thousand.

Information about the appropriations of earnings is available on the Market Observation Post System website of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

  • d. Others equity items

  • 1) Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

Balance at January 1
Exchange differences arising on
translation of foreign entities
Balance at December 31
For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ (102,785)

53,644
$ (49,141)
2014


NT$
$ (49,141)

76,364

$ 27,223
US$
(Note 6)
$ (1,555)

2,416
$ 861
  • 2) Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets
Balance at January 1
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale
financial assets
Balance at December 31
For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 448,981

57,945
$ 506,926
2014




NT$
$ 506,926


410,511

$ 917,437
US$
(Note 6)
$ 16,042

12,991
$ 29,033
  • 49 -

  • 3) Unearned employee benefit

In the meeting of shareholders on June 18, 2014, the shareholders approved a restricted share plan for employees. Refer to Note 29 for the information of restricted shares issued.

Balance at January 1
Issuance of shares
Share-based payment expenses
recognized
Balance at December 31
For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ -
-

-
$ -
2014





NT$
$ -

(270,258)

60,445

$ (209,813)
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
(8,552)

1,913
$ (6,639)

e. Non-controlling interests

Balance at January 1
Attributable to non-controlling interests:
Share of loss for the year
Issue of employee share options by
subsidiaries
Difference between the fair value and
carrying amount from equity
transactions of subsidiaries
Exchange difference arising on translation
of foreign entities
Non-controlling interest relating to
outstanding vested share options held by
the employees of subsidiaries
Disposal of subsidiary
Balance at December 31
f. Treasury shares
For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31 For the Years Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 59,115
(52,592)
411
39,479
146
462

-
$ 47,021
2014




NT$
$ 47,021

(21,716)
51
-
404
-

(12,659)

$ 13,101
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,488
(687)
2
-
13
-

(401)
$ 415
Treasury shares
Number of
Shares, Number of
Beginning of Increase During Shares,
Year The Year End of Year
Purpose of Buy-back (In Thousands) (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
December 31, 2013
The Company’s shares held by its
subsidiaries
3,899

-

3,899
(Continued)
  • 50 -
Number of
Shares, Number of
Beginning of Increase During Shares,
Year The Year End of Year
Purpose of Buy-back (In Thousands) (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
December 31, 2014
The Company’s shares held by its
subsidiaries
3,899

-

3,899
(Concluded)

The Company’s shares held by its subsidiaries at the end of the reporting periods were as follows:

Name of Subsidiary
Number of
Shares Held
(In Thousands)
December 31, 2013
Hui Ying
3,899
December 31, 2014
Hui Ying
3,899
Name of Subsidiary
Number of
Shares Held
(In Thousands)
December 31, 2014
Hui Ying
3,899
Carrying
Amount
NT$
$ 159,061
159,061
Carrying
Amount
US$
(Note 6)
$ 5,034
Market Price
NT$
$ 26,165
27,023
Market Price
US$
(Note 6)
$ 855

The Company’s shares held by subsidiaries are regarded as treasury shares; shareholders’ rights are retained, except the rights to participate in any share issuance for cash and to vote.

25. REVENUE

REVENUE
Revenue from the sale of goods
Royalty revenue and others
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 22,184,381

20,039
$ 22,204,420
2014




NT$
$ 22,385,997


28,216

$ 22,414,213
US$
(Note 6)
$ 708,418

893
$ 709,311

The analysis of the Group’s revenue and main products was disclosed in Note 37.

  • 51 -

26. NET PROFIT (LOSS) AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Net loss was attributable to:

  • a. Other income
Interest income
Dividends
Others
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 122,360
60,821

26,214
$ 209,395
2014




NT$
$ 58,375

89,780

30,074

$ 178,229
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,847
2,841

952
$ 5,640
  • b. Other gains and losses
Net foreign exchange gains
Net gains arising on financial assets
designated as at FVTPL
Net gains on disposal of investments
Impairment losses
Other losses
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 108,447
18,522
2,973
-

(1,264)
$ 128,678
2014





NT$
$ 72,904

18,392
39,076
(124,785)

(24,900)

$ (19,313)
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,307
582
1,237
(3,949)

(788)
$ (611)
  • c. Finance costs
Interest on loans
Others
Less: Amounts included in the cost of
qualifying assets
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 341,829
15

6,948
$ 334,896
2014




NT$
$ 305,026

16

23,654

$ 281,388
US$
(Note 6)
$ 9,653
1

749
$ 8,905
  • 52 -

Information about capitalized interest was as follows:

Capitalized interest
Capitalization rate
Impairment losses on financial assets
Trade receivables
Impairment losses on available-for-sale
financial assets
Other non-current financial assets
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 6,948
1.12%
For the
2014
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 23,654
$ 749
1.72%-1.90%
1.72%-1.90%
Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,976
-

2,151
$ 4,127
2014




NT$
$ 271

124,785

-

$ 125,056
US$
(Note 6)
$ 9
3,949

-
$ 3,958

d. Impairment losses on financial assets

The above impairment loss of other non-current financial assets was included in bad debt expense under operating expenses.

  • e. Depreciation and amortization
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible asset
An analysis of depreciation by function
Operating costs
Operating expenses
An analysis of amortization by function
Operating costs
Selling and marking expense
General administration expense
Research and development expense
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 7,521,836

222,073
$ 7,743,909
$ 6,308,847

1,212,989
$ 7,521,836
$ 120,787
322
63,633

37,331
$ 222,073
2014
















NT$
$ 7,315,609


249,211

$ 7,564,820

$ 6,220,079


1,095,530

$ 7,315,609

$ 151,700

702
61,555

35,254

$ 249,211
US$
(Note 6)
$ 231,507

7,886
$ 239,393
$ 196,838

34,669
$ 231,507
$ 4,800
22
1,948

1,116
$ 7,886
  • 53 -

f. Employee benefits expense

Post-employment benefits (Note 23)
Defined contribution plans
Defined benefit plans
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments
Other employee benefits
Total employee benefits expense
An analysis of employee benefits expense by
function
Operating costs
Operating expenses
Gain or loss on foreign currency exchange
Foreign exchange gains
Foreign exchange losses
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 254,995

138,644
393,639
411

5,943,371
$ 6,337,421
$ 2,967,966

3,369,455
$ 6,337,421
For the
2014






NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 251,830
$ 7,969

150,344

4,758
402,174
12,727
60,496
1,914

5,683,227

179,849
$ 6,145,897
$ 194,490
$ 2,908,183
$ 92,031

3,237,714

102,459
$ 6,145,897
$ 194,490
Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,653,677
(1,545,230)
$ 108,447
2014




NT$
$ 514,934


(442,030)

$ 72,904
US$
(Note 6)
$ 16,295

(13,988)
$ 2,307
  • g. Gain or loss on foreign currency exchange

27. INCOME TAX RELATING TO CONTINUING OPERATIONS

  • a. Income tax recognized in profit or loss

The major components of tax expense were as follows:

Current tax
In respect of the current year
In respect of prior years
Deferred tax
In respect of the current year
Income tax expense recognized in profit or
loss
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 5,239
42

(194)
$ 5,087
2014




NT$
$ 15,697

(33)

(2,141)

$ 13,523
US$
(Note 6)
$ 497
(1)

(68)
$ 428
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A reconciliation of accounting loss and current income tax expenses is as follows:

Income tax expense calculated at the statutory
rate
Permanent differences
Unrecognized temporary differences
Unrecognized loss carryforward
Adjustments for prior years’ tax
Income tax expense recognized in profit or
loss
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ (1,179,464)
92,236
(146,328)
1,238,601

42
$ 5,087
2014




NT$
$ (1,172,031)

(28,284)
(4,526)
1,218,397

(33)

$ 13,523
US$
(Note 6)
$ (37,090)
(895)
(143)
38,557

(1)
$ 428

The applicable tax rate used above is the corporate tax rate of 17% payable by the Group in ROC, while the applicable tax rate used by subsidiaries in China is 25%. Tax rates used by other group entities operating in other jurisdictions are based on the tax laws in those jurisdictions.

b. Current tax assets and liabilities

Current tax assets
Tax refund receivable
Current tax liabilities
Income tax payables
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 13,924
$ 355,427
2014


NT$
$ 18,782

$ 302,416
US$
(Note 6)
$ 594
$ 9,570
  • c. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

The Company offset certain deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities which met the offset criteria.

For the year ended December 31, 2013

Deferred tax assets
Temporary difference
Unrealized expense and losses
Unrealized loss on inventories
Tax losses
Opening
Balance
NT$
$ 4,231
-
4,231

905,612
$ 909,843
Recognized in
Profit or Loss
NT$
$ (163)
357
194

-
$ 194
Closing Balance Closing Balance






NT$
$ 4,068
357
4,425

905,612
$ 910,037
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For the year ended December 31, 2014

Deferred tax assets
Temporary difference
Unrealized expense and losses
Unrealized loss on inventories
Tax losses
Deferred tax assets
Temporary difference
Unrealized expense and losses
Unrealized loss on inventories
Tax losses
Opening
Balance
NT$
$ 4,068
357
4,425

905,612
$ 910,037
Opening
Balance
US$
(Note 6)
$ 128
11
139

28,659
$ 28,798
Recognized in
Profit or Loss
NT$
$ 1,738
403
2,141

-
$ 2,141
Recognized in
Profit or Loss
US$
(Note 6)
$ 55
13
68

-
$ 68
Closing Balance Closing Balance


NT$
$ 5,806
760
6,566

905,612
$ 912,178
Closing Balance
US$
(Note 6)
$ 183
24
207

28,659
$ 28,866

d. Deductible temporary differences, unused loss carryforwards and unused investment credits for which no deferred assets have been recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

Loss carryforwards
Expire in 2015
Expire in 2016
Expire in 2017
Expire in 2018
Expire in 2019
Expire in 2020
Expire in 2021
Expire in 2022
Expire in 2023
Expire in 2024
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 20,184
66,581
200,436
345,714
963,803
433,984
509,463
616,700
7,285,370

-
$ 10,442,235
2014




NT$
$ 20,184

66,581
200,436
278,215
826,960
238,123
301,201
389,967
5,047,583

7,098,093

$ 14,467,343
US$
(Note 6)
$ 639
2,107
6,343
8,804
26,170
7,536
9,532
12,341
159,734

224,623
$ 457,829
(Continued)
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Investment credits
Purchase of machinery and equipment
Investment credits for stockholder
Deductible temporary differences
**December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 7,349

135,721
$ 143,070
$ 12,130,988
2014






NT$
$ -


123,832

$ 123,832

$ 11,815,775
US$
(Note 6)
$ -

3,919
$ 3,919
$ 373,917
(Concluded)

The unrecognized investment credit will expire in 2016.

  • e. Information about unused investment credits, unused loss carry-forwards and tax-exemption

As of December 31, 2014, investment credits comprised of:

Law and Statutes
Tax Credit Source
Statute for Upgrading
Industries
Investment credits for
stockholder
Remaining Creditable
Amount
Expiry
Year
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 123,832
$ 3,919
2016
NT$
$ 123,832

Loss carrforwards as of December 31, 2014 comprised of:

Unused Amount
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
Expiry Year
$ 3,431
$ 109
2015
11,319
358
2016
34,074
1,078
2017
47,297
1,497
2018
140,583
4,449
2019
40,481
1,281
2020
51,204
1,620
2021
646,864
20,470
2022
1,183,131
37,441
2023

1,206,676

38,186
2024
$ 3,365,060
$ 106,489


NT$
$ 3,431

11,319
34,074
47,297
140,583
40,481
51,204
646,864
1,183,131

1,206,676

$ 3,365,060
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f. Integrated income tax

Accumulated deficit
Generated before January 1, 1998
Generated on and after January 1, 1998
Balance of the Imputation Credit Account
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ -

(7,178,843)
$ (7,178,843)
$ 220,368
2014






NT$
$ -

(13,640,051)

$ (13,640,051)

$ 289,482
US$
(Note 6)
$ -

(431,647)
$ (431,647)
$ 9,161

No tax creditable ratios were calculated for accumulated deficit of 2013 and 2014.

g. Income tax assessments

The Company’s tax returns through 2012 have been assessed by the tax authorities except 2010. The Company disagreed with the tax authorities’ assessment of its 2012 tax returns and had applied for re-examination. The Company was also not satisfied with the results of the review of the 2009 tax returns and had applied for appeal. Nevertheless, the Company has provided for the income tax assessed by the tax authorities.

28. LOSS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted loss per share For the Unit: NT$ Per Share
Year Ended December 31
Unit: NT$ Per Share
Year Ended December 31
Unit: NT$ Per Share
Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ (1.79)
2014
NT$
$ (1.84)
US$
(Note 6)
$ (0.06)

The amount of loss and weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in the computation of loss per share from continuing operations were as follows:

Net loss for the year

Net loss for the year
Loss for the year attributable to shareholders of
the parent
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ (6,305,647)
2014
NT$
$ (6,461,208)
US$
(Note 6)
$ (204,469)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (in thousand shares):

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in computation of basic
and diluted loss per share
For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31
2013

3,517,563
2014

3,517,574
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As disclosed in Note 29 to the financial statements, the Company conforms according to IAS 33 “Earnings per Share”, in determining whether the share-based payments are potential ordinary stocks. The aforementioned stock options were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share because they were antidilutive for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014.

29. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

  • a. Employee share option plan

The Company

The Company has one employee stock option plans (“2007 Plan”) approved by the ROC Securities and Futures Bureau (SFB) to grant options up to 120,000 thousand units. Each stock option may subscribe for one new share of common stock of the Company. The options are valid for six years subsequent to the grant dates and exercisable at certain percentages after the second anniversary from the grant date. The options were granted at the exercise price equal to the higher of closing price of the Company’s common shares listed on the TWSE. For any subsequent changes in the Company’s capital surplus, the exercise price is adjusted accordingly.

Information on employee share options was as follows:

Unit: Option Numbers in Thousand and NT$ Per Share

For the year ended December 31, 2013
Balance at January 1
Options exercised
Options cancelled
Balance at December 31
2007 Plan
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
42,078
(11)
(42,067)

-
Weighted-average
Exercise
Price
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 8.80
$ -
8.80
-
-
-
-
-

The number and exercise prices of outstanding options had been adjusted to reflect the stock dividends and the capital reduction making up for losses.

As of December 31, 2013, all outstanding vested share options had been expired.

Mxtran

Approved by the board of directors of Mxtran on April 2, 2007, May 4, 2007, November 16, 2007, December 21, 2007 and August 12, 2011, Mxtran was authorized to issue employee stock options for 1,409 thousand units, 74 thousand units, 17 thousand units, 1,564 thousand units and 2,344 thousand units, respectively. Each stock option may subscribe for one new share of common stock of Mxtran. The options are valid for six years and exercisable at certain percentages after the second anniversary from the grant date. For any subsequent changes in Mxtran’s capital surplus, the exercise price is adjusted accordingly.

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Mxtran cancelled and increased its share capital by 12,000 thousand shares and 20,000 thousand shares on March 5, 2009 and March 9, 2009, respectively. Each stock option has subscribed for 0.4 common stock share and the exercise price was subject to adjustments for any change of capital structure.

Information on employee share options was as follows:

Balance at January 1
Options cancelled
Balance at December 31
**For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 **
2013
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
Weighted-
average
Exercise Price
NT$
2,270
$ 10.30

(538)
-

1,732
10.00
2014
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
2,270

(538)

1,732
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
1,732

(423)

1,309
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 10.00
$ -
-
-
10.00
-

As of December 31, 2014, information about Mxtran’s outstanding and exercisable options was as follows:

Range of Exercise Price Options Issued on or After January 1, 2004
andOutstanding
Options Issued on or After January 1, 2004
andOutstanding
Options Exercisable Options Exercisable
Number of
Outstanding
Options
(Thousand)
Remaining
Contractual
Life (In
Years)

1,309
2.61
Exercise Price Number of
Exercisable
Options
(Thousand)

1,309
Exercise Price
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 10.00
$ -
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 10.00
$ -
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 10.00
$ -

Options granted were priced using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the inputs to the model were as follows:

NT$ US$
(Note 6)
Grant-date share price $ 3.23 $ 0.10
Exercise price 10.00 0.32
Expected volatility 44.82%
Expected life (years) 4.25 years
Expected dividend yield -
Risk-free interest rate 1.11%

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, the compensation cost recognized was NT$207 thousand and NT$51 thousand (US$1.61 thousand), respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2014, the estimated percentages of forfeiture due to termination of employment over the remaining vesting period were both 6%.

INFOMAX

Approved by the board of directors of INFOMAX on April 2, 2007, November 16, 2007, December 21, 2007, April 2, 2010 and January 26, 2011, INFOMAX was authorized to issue employee stock options for 2,577 thousand units, 423 thousand units, 1,910 thousand units, 8,654 thousand units and 1,346 thousand units, respectively. Each stock option may subscribe for one new share of common stock of INFOMAX. The options which were authorized on April 2, 2007, November 16, 2007 and December 21, 2007 are valid for six years, six years and eight years, respectively. The options granted are exercisable at certain percentages after the second anniversary from the grant date. For any subsequent changes in INFOMAX’s capital surplus, the exercise price is adjusted accordingly.

  • 60 -

INFOMAX cancelled and increased its share capital by 109,797 thousand shares and 100,000 thousand shares on December 1, 2012 and April 3, 2013, respectively. Each stock option has subscribed for 0.3 common stock share and the exercise price was subject to adjustments for any change of capital structure.

Information on employee share option was as follows:

Balance at January 1
Options cancelled
Balance at December 31
For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31
2013
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
Weighted-
average
Exercise Price
NT$
9,743
$ 31.87

(2,402)
-

7,341
31.87
2014
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
9,743

(2,402)

7,341
Number of
Options
(In Thousands)
7,341

(225)

7,116
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 31.87
$ 1
-
-
31.87
1

As of December 31, 2014, information about INFOMAX’s outstanding and exercisable options was as follows:


follows:
Range of Exercise Price Options Issued on or After January 1, 2004
andOutstanding
Options Exercisable
Number of
Outstanding
Options
(Thousand)
Remaining
Contractual
Life (In
Years)
1,111
0.97
5,456
1.25

549
2.07

7,116
Exercise Price Number of
Exercisable
Options
(Thousand)
1,111
5,456

549

7,116
Exercise Price
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 31.87
$ 1
31.87
1
31.87
1
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 31.87
$ 1
31.87
1
31.87
1
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 31.87
$ 1
31.87
1
31.87
1

Options granted were priced using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the inputs to the model were as follows:


follows:
NT$ US$
(Note 6)
Grant-date share price $ 5.17 $ 0.16
Exercise price 10.00 0.32
Expected volatility 37.82%
Expected life (years) 4.25 years
Expected dividend yield -
Risk-free interest rate 0.91%

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014, the compensation cost recognized was NT$204 thousand and NT$0 (US$0), respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2014, the estimated percentages of forfeiture due to termination of employment over the remaining vesting period were both 3%.

  • b. Restricted Stock Plan for employees

In the shareholders’ meeting on June 18, 2014, the shareholders approved a restricted stock plan for employees of 2014, consisting of 123,251 thousand shares and issuance price of NT$ 0 per share, which has also been approved by the board of directors on July 24, 2014. On August 19, 2014, the FSC issued approval No. 1030031466 which approved this plan.

  • 61 -

On August 28, 2014, the Company’s board of directors approved a restricted stock plan, consisting of 38,365 thousand shares; the closing price of ordinary shares of NT$7.76 was used as the basis for the fair value of recognized compensation cost. Due to employees’ turnover, 37,301 thousand shares were issued on December 25, 2014.

To meet the vesting conditions, an employee has to meet performance and other conditions over the vesting period, as follows:

  • 1) Remain employed by the Company within one year after the grant date; and has a current year’s performance rating of “successful” (or higher) - 40% of restricted shares will be vested;

  • 2) Remain employed by the Company within two years after the grant date; and has a current year’s performance rating of “successful” (or higher) - 30% of restricted shares will be vested;

  • 3) Remain employed by the Company within three years after grant date; and has a current year’s performance rating of “successful” (or higher) - 30% of restricted shares will be vested.

In addition to the vesting conditions, the limitations are as follows:

  • 1) Employees, except for inheritance, should not sell, transfer, pledge, donate or in any other way dispose of the shares.

  • 2) The shares should be held in stock trust.

  • 3) Except for the above two paragraphs, other rights of restricted stock plan for employees, including but not limited to, dividends, bonuses, the distribution rights of legal reserve and capital surplus, share options of cash capital and voting rights of shareholders, etc. are the same as the Group’s issued ordinary shares.

  • 4) The dividends of restricted stock plan for employees are not restricted by existing conditions.

When employees do not reach the vesting conditions of restricted stock plan for employees during the year, the Company will recover and cancel the shares.

For the year ended of December 31, 2014, the compensation cost recognized was NT$60,445 thousand (US$1,913 thousand).

30. DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES

On April 23, 2014, the Group did not participate in MoDioTek’s capital increase. Since the Group has lost control over MoDioTek, it was no longer consolidated. MoDioTek was required to be recognized on the same basis as if it had been disposed of.

On August 28, 2014, the Group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of MPI. On September 10, 2014, the disposal was completed; the date when control of MPI passed to the acquirer.

  • 62 -

MoDioTek

a. Analysis of assets and liabilities on the date control was lost

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Inventories
Others
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Others
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Other payables
Others
Net assets disposed of
April 23, 2014 April 23, 2014
NT$
$ 50,687
4,163
3,538
2,412
603
2,599
2,100
1,665
(2,948)
(4,464)

(2,449)
$ 57,906
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,604
132
112
76
19
82
66
53
(93)
(141)

(78)
$ 1,832
  • b. Gain on disposal of subsidiary
Fair value of interest retained
Net assets disposed of
Non-controlling interests
Gain on disposal
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended December 31
2014


NT$
$ 64,205

(57,906)

9,179

$ 15,478
US$
(Note 6)
$ 2,032
(1,832)

290
$ 490

MPI

  • a. Consideration received from the disposal
Consideration received from the disposal
Consideration received in cash and cash equivalents September 10, 2014
NT$
$ 32,448
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,027
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  • b. Analysis of assets and liabilities on the date control was lost

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Inventories
Others
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Others
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Other payables
Others
Net assets disposed of
September 10, 2014 September 10, 2014


NT$
$ 11,104

2,697
168
5,163
2,087
988
1,904
1,054
(1,822)
(5,049)

(1,362)

$ 16,932
US$
(Note 6)
$ 351
85
5
163
66
31
60
33
(58)
(160)

(43)
$ 533
  • c. Gain on disposal of subsidiary
Consideration received
Net assets disposed of
Non-controlling interests
Gain on disposal
**For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 **
2014



NT$
$ 32,448

(16,932)

2,311

$ 17,827
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,027
(536)

73
$ 564

d. Net cash inflow on disposal of subsidiary

Consideration received in cash and cash equivalents
Less: Cash and cash equivalent balances disposed of
For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31
2014


NT$
$ 32,448


11,104

$ 21,344
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,027

351
$ 676
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31. OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

a. The Group as lessee

Operating leases relate to leases of land, offices, employee dormitories and office equipment with lease terms between 1 and 50 years. The Group does not have a bargain purchase option to acquire the leased land, offices, employee dormitories and office equipment at the expiry of the lease periods.

The future minimum lease payments for non-cancellable operating lease commitments were as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 94,419
160,378

247,964
$ 502,761
2014




NT$
$ 62,176

119,670

217,055

$ 398,901
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,968
3,787

6,869
$ 12,624

The lease payments recognized as expenses were as follows:

Minimum lease payment For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 107,949
2014
NT$
$ 107,569
US$
(Note 6)
$ 3,404

b. The Group as lessor

Operating leases relate to the building owned by the Group with lease terms between 1 to 5 years. All operating lease contracts contain market review clauses in the event that the lessee exercises its option to renew. The lessee does not have a bargain purchase option to acquire the property at the expiry of the lease period.

The future minimum lease revenue from non-cancellable operating leases was as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
**December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 4,054

9,195
$ 13,249
2014
NT$
$ 4,433

4,509
$ 8,942
US$
(Note 6)
$ 140

143
$ 283
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32. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Group manages its capital to ensure that the Group will be able to operate under the premises of going concern and growth while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance.

The Group’s strategy for managing the capital structure is to lay out the plan of product development and expand the market share considering the growth and the magnitude of industry and further developing an integral plan founded on the required capacity, capital outlay, and magnitude of assets in long-term development. Ultimately, considering the risk factors such as the fluctuation of the industry cycle and the life cycle of products, the Group determines the optimal capital structure by estimating the profitability of products, operating profit ratio, and cash flow based on the competitiveness of products. The management of the Group periodically examines the capital structure and contemplates on the potential costs and risks involved while exerting different financial tools. In general, the Group implements prudent strategy of risk management.

33. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

  • a. Fair value of financial instruments

  • 1) Fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value

The management considers that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial statements approximate their fair values or their fair values cannot be reliably measured.

  • 2) Fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:

  • a) Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

  • b) Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

  • c) Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

December 31, 2013

Financial assets at FVTPL
Derivative financial
instruments
Available-for-sale financial
assets - non-current
Securities listed in ROC
Securities listed in other
countries
Level 1
NT$
$ -
$ 815,226

136,107
$ 951,333
Level 2
NT$
$ 1,358
$ -

-
$ -
Level 3
NT$
$ -
$ -

-
$ -
**Total **












NT$
$ 1,358
$ 815,226

136,107
$ 951,333
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December 31, 2014

Financial assets at FVTPL
Derivative financial
instruments
Available-for-sale financial
assets - non-current
Securities listed in ROC
Securities listed in other
countries
Financial liabilities at
FVTPL
Derivative financial
instruments
Financial assets at FVTPL
Derivative financial
instruments
Available-for-sale financial
assets - non-current
Securities listed in ROC
Securities listed in other
countries
Financial liabilities at
FVTPL
Derivative financial
instruments
Level 1
NT$
$ -
$ 982,975

260,167
$ 1,243,142
$ -
Level 1
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
$ 31,107

8,233
$ 39,340
$ -
Level 2
NT$
$ 95
$ -

-
$ -
$ 7,113
Level 2
US$
(Note 6)
$ 3
$ -

-
$ -
$ 225
Level 3
NT$
$ -
$ -

-
$ -
$ -
Level 3
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
$ -

-
$ -
$ -
**Total **
















NT$
$ 95
$ 982,975

260,167
$ 1,243,142
$ 7,113
**Total **
















US$
(Note 6)
$ 3
$ 31,107

8,233
$ 39,340
$ 225

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in the current and prior years.

  • 3) Valuation techniques and assumptions applied for the purpose of measuring fair value

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities were determined as follows:

  • a) The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded in active liquid markets were determined with reference to quoted market prices;

  • b) The fair values of derivative instruments were calculated using quoted prices. If quoted price for derivative instruments isn’t available, calculation of fair value is by option derivative instruments pricing model. Where such prices were not available, a discounted cash flow analysis was performed using the applicable yield curve for the duration of the instruments for non-optional derivatives. The estimates and assumptions used by the Company were consistent with those that market participants would use in setting a price for the financial

  • 67 -

instrument. Foreign currency forward contracts are measured using quoted forward exchange rates and yield curve derived from quoted interest rates matching maturities of the contracts.

  • b. Categories of financial instruments
Categories of financial instruments
Financial assets
Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Held for trading
Loans and receivables (i)
Available-for-sale financial assets (ii)
Financial liabilities
Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Held for trading
Amortized cost (iii)
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 1,358
15,592,460
1,066,221
-
23,904,995
2014
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 95
$ 3
11,162,496
353,243
1,356,541
42,929
7,113
225
20,568,146
650,892
  • i) The balances included loans and receivables measured at amortized cost, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, notes receivable and trade receivables (including receivables from related parties), other receivables, and other financial assets (including current and non-current assets).

  • ii) The balances included the carrying amount of available-for-sale financial assets measured at cost.

  • iii) The balances included financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, which comprise short-term loans, notes payable and trade payables (including payables to related parties), other payables, payable for purchase of equipment, and long-term loans (including current portion).

  • c. Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Group manages its exposure to risks relating to the operations through market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk with the objective to reduce the potentially adverse effects the market uncertainties may have on its financial performance.

The plans for material treasury activities are reviewed by management in accordance with procedures required by relevant regulations or internal controls. During the implementation of such plans, the Group must comply with certain treasury procedures that provide guiding principles for overall financial risk management.

  • 1) Market risk

The Group’s activities exposed it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (see (a) below), interest rates (see (b) below), and other price risk (see (c) below).

  • a) Foreign currency risk

The Group had foreign currency sales and purchases, which exposed to foreign currency risk. Exchange rate exposures were managed within approved policy parameters utilizing forward foreign exchange contracts.

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Sensitivity analysis

The Group was mainly exposed to the USD and JPY.

Sensitivity analysis of rate is for the transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) which are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

The following table details the Group’s sensitivity to a 3% and 10% increase in New Taiwan dollars (the functional currency) against the relevant foreign currencies, respectively. The sensitivity rates used are 3% and 10% when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel.

Pre-tax loss Currency USD Impact Currency USD Impact Currency JPY Impact Currency JPY Impact
For the Year Ended December 31 For the Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$21,041
2014 2013
NT$
$59,362
2014
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$10,683
$ 338
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$34,162
$ 1,081

b) Interest rate risk

The Group was exposed to interest rate risk because entities in the Group borrowed funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. The risk is managed by the Group by maintaining an appropriate mix of fixed and floating rate borrowings.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities with exposure to interest rates at the end of the reporting period were as follows.

Fair value interest rate risk
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Cash flow interest rate risk
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 9,878,504
566,577
2,267,600
18,599,897
2014
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 4,868,205
$ 154,057
1,599,000
50,601
2,933,344
92,828
14,751,975
466,835

Sensitive analysis

Sensitivity analysis of interest is calculated based on the financial liabilities exposed to cash flow interest rate risk at the end of each reporting period.

If interest rates had been 50 basis points higher/lower, the Group’s pre-tax loss for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 would increase/decrease by NT$92,999 thousand and NT$73,760 thousand (US$2,334 thousand), respectively.

  • c) Other price risk

The Group was exposed to equity price risk through its investments in listed equity securities. Equity investments are held for strategic rather than trading purposes. The Group does not actively trade these investments.

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Sensitive analysis

Sensitivity analysis of equity price is calculated based on the fair values of available-for-sale investments at the end of each reporting period.

If equity prices had been 10% higher/lower, equity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 would have increased/decreased by NT$95,133 thousand and NT$124,314 thousand (US$3,934 thousand), respectively, as a result of the changes in fair value of available-for-sale investments.

2) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group’s exposure to credit risk mainly arises from trade receivables - operating, bank deposits, and other financial instruments. Credit risk is managed separately for business related and financial related exposures.

Business related credit risk

In order to maintain the credit quality of trade receivables, the Group has established procedures to monitor and limit exposure to credit risk on trade receivables.

Credit evaluation is performed in the consideration of the relevant factors which may affects the customer’s paying ability such as financial condition, external and internal credit scoring, historical experience, and economic conditions. The Group holds some of the credit enhancements such as prepayments and collateral to mitigate its credit risks.

Trade receivables consisted of a large number of customers, spread across diverse industries and geographical areas. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of trade receivables and, where appropriate, credit guarantee insurance cover is purchased.

As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the Group’s ten largest customers accounted for 54% and 52% of total trade receivables (including receivables from related parties), respectively. The Group believed the concentration of credit risk was relatively insignificant for the remaining trade receivables.

Financial credit risk

The Group’s exposure to financial credit risk which pertained to bank deposits and other financial instruments were evaluated and monitored by Corporate Treasury function. The Group only deals with creditworthy counterparties and banks so that no significant credit risk was identified.

3) Liquidity risk

The objective of liquidity risk management is to ensure the Group has sufficient liquidity to fund its business requirements of cash and cash equivalents and the unused of financing facilities associated with existing operations.

The Group relies on bank borrowings as a significant source of liquidity. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the Group had available unutilized overdraft and short-term bank loan facilities of approximately NT$4,655,742 thousand and NT$3,922,524 thousand (US$124,131 thousand), respectively.

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  • a) Liquidity and interest risk rate tables for non-derivative financial liabilities

The following table details the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. The tables had been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities from the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The tables included both interest and principal cash flows.

Specifically, bank loans with a repayment on demand clause were included in the earliest time band regardless of the probability of the banks choosing to exercise their rights. The maturity dates for other non-derivative financial liabilities were based on the agreed repayment dates.

To the extent that interest flows are floating rate, the undiscounted amount was derived from the expected borrowing interest rate at the end of the reporting period.

December 31, 2013

Non-derivative financial liabilities
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate liabilities
Fixed interest rate liabilities
December 31, 2014
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate liabilities
Fixed interest rate liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate liabilities
Fixed interest rate liabilities
On Demand or
Less than
1 Year
NT$
$ 4,754,779
7,948,820

568,829
$ 13,272,428
On Demand or
Less than
1 Year
NT$
$ 4,217,171
12,929,684

1,603,482
$ 18,750,337
On Demand or
Less than
1 Year
US$
(Note 6)
$ 133,455
409,167

50,743
$ 593,365
1-3 Years
NT$
$ -
10,406,574

-
$ 10,406,574
1-3 Years
NT$
$ -
1,704,910

-
$ 1,704,910
1-3 Years
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
53,953

-
$ 53,953
3-5 Years
NT$
$ -
747,032

-
$ 747,032
3-5 Years
NT$
$ -
443,796

-
$ 443,796
3-5 Years
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
14,044

-
$ 14,044
5+ Years
NT$
$ -
-

-
$ -
5+ Years
NT$
$ -
-

-
$ -
5+ Years
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-

-
$ -
**Total **








NT$
$ 4,754,779
19,102,426

568,829
$ 24,426,034
Total








NT$
$ 4,217,171
15,078,390

1,603,482
$ 20,899,043
Total










US$
(Note 6)
$ 133,455
477,164

50,743
$ 661,362

The amounts included above for variable interest rate instruments for both non-derivative financial assets and liabilities was subject to change if changes in variable interest rates differ from those estimates of interest rates determined at the end of the reporting period.

  • b) Liquidity and interest risk rate tables for derivative financial liabilities

The following table detailed the Group’s liquidity analysis for its derivative financial instruments. The table was based on the undiscounted contractual net cash inflows and outflows on derivative instruments that settle on a net basis, and the undiscounted gross inflows and outflows on those derivatives that require gross settlement. When the amount payable or

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receivable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by reference to the projected interest rates as illustrated by the yield curves at the end of the reporting period.

December 31, 2013

Gross settled
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
Inflows
Outflows
December 31, 2014
Gross settled
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
Inflows
Outflows
Gross settled
Foreign exchange forward
contracts
Inflows
Outflows
On Demand or
Less than
1 Month
NT$
$ 179,924
178,566
On Demand or
Less than
1 Month
NT$
$ 562,947
569,965
On Demand or
Less than
1 Month
US$
(Note 6)
$ 17,815
18,037
1-3 Months
NT$
$ -
-
1-3 Months
NT$
$ -
-
1-3 Months
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-
3 Months to
1 Year
NT$
$ -
-
3 Months to
1 Year
NT$
$ -
-
3 Months to
1 Year
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-
1-5 Years
NT$
$ -
-
1-5 Years
NT$
$ -
-
1-5 Years
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-
5+ Years
NT$
$ -
-
5+ Years
NT$
$ -
-
5+ Years
US$
(Note 6)
$ -
-

34. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, had been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Details of transactions between the Group and other related parties are disclosed below.

  • a. Operating revenues
Listed Account
Related Parties Categories
Sales
Key management personnel
Others
Associates
**For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 6,194,587
2,629
-
$ 6,197,216
2014
NT$
$ 5,322,675
2,321
2,319
$ 5,327,315
US$
(Note 6)
$ 168,439
73
73
$ 168,585

Sales prices to related parties were not comparable to those with external customers as the Group was the products sold by specific purpose for different customer. The sales terms to the related parties were between 30 to 60 days after monthly closing, similar to those with external customers.

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b. Purchases

Related Parties Categories
Key management personnel
**For the ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 ** **Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 1,112,719
2014
NT$
$ 187,672
US$
(Note 6)
$ 5,939

Materials purchased from related parties were used in the manufacturing process. The payment term was 30 days after monthly closing, similar to those with external vendors.

  • c. Trade receivables from related parties:
Listed Account
Related Parties Categories
Receivables from
Related
Key management personnel
parties, net
Associates
Others
The Group is its major
management authority
Other receivables
Associates
The Group is its major
management authority
**December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 457,903
-
343
56
$ 458,302
$ -
-
$ -
2014
NT$
$ 482,213
784
182
-
$ 483,179

$ 217
32
$ 249
US$
(Note 6)
$ 15,260
25
5
-
$ 15,290
$ 7
1
$ 8

The outstanding trade receivables from related parties are unsecured. No expense was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 for allowance for impaired trade receivables with respect to the amounts owed by related parties.

  • d. Trade payables to related parties:
Listed Account
Related Parties Categories
Payables to related
parties
The Group is its major
management authority
Associates
Key management personnel
**December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 90,570
-
14
$ 90,584
2014
NT$
$ 62,957
228
-
$ 63,185
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,993
7
-
$ 2,000

The outstanding trade payables from related parties are unsecured and will be settled in cash.

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e. Other transactions

Listed Account
Related Parties Categories
Manufacturing
expense
The Group is its major
management authority
Operating expense
Others
Key management personnel
The Group is its major
management authority
Associates
Software and
pattern revenue
Associates
The Group is its major
management authority
Rental revenue
Associates
**For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 ** **For the Year Ended December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 441,416
$ 25,000
4,442
1,156

-
$ 30,598
$ -

732
$ 732
$ -
2014














NT$
$ 275,775

$ 24,000

2,011
321

212

$ 26,544

$ 1,710


189

$ 1,899

$ 3,792
US$
(Note 6)
$ 8,727
$ 759
64
10

7
$ 840
$ 54

6
$ 60
$ 120

The subcontract processing charges and operating expense of related parties were comparable to those with other vendors. The payment term was 75 days after monthly closing.

The Group leases offices to associates (rentals are classified under other gains and losses). The amount of lease payment was based on the office space leased by each related party and was collected on a monthly basis.

Under certain contracts, the Group authorized the above related parties to use the Group’s pattern and software. The specifically negotiated terms were not comparable to those with external customers.

f. Other assets disposed

Other assets disposed
Parties
Listed Account
Categories
Gain on disposal investment
Key management
personnel
Associates
For the Year Ended December 31
2013
Gain
(Loss) on
Price
Disposal
NT$
NT$
$ -
$ -

-

-
$ -
$ -
2014
Price
NT$
$ -

-
$ -
Price
NT$
US$
$ -
$ -
32,448

1,027
$ 32,448
$ 1,027
Gain (Loss)
on
Disposal






NT$
$ -

32,448

$ 32,448


NT$
$ 15,478

17,827

$ 33,305
US$
$ 490

564
$ 1,054

Gain on disposal of investment was included in other gains and losses, please see note 30.

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g. Compensation of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014 was as follows:

Short-term benefits
Post-employment benefits
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 154,523

118,306
$ 272,829
2014




NT$
$ 127,599


121,793

$ 249,392
US$
(Note 6)
$ 4,038

3,854
$ 7,892

The remuneration of key executives was determined by the remuneration committee having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.

35. ASSETS PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL OR FOR SECURITY

The following assets were provided as collateral for bank borrowings, the tariff of imported raw materials guarantees, natural gas agreement, land lease agreement or the deposit for hiring foreign workers:

Property, plant and equipment, net
Pledge deposits (classified as other financial
assets - non-current)
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 17,425,003

168,077
$ 17,593,080
2014




NT$
$ 14,573,603


165,799

$ 14,739,402
US$
(Note 6)
$ 461,190

5,247
$ 466,437

36. SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND UNRECOGNIZED COMMITMENTS

In addition to those disclosed in other notes, significant commitments and contingencies of the Group as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:

  • a. As of December 31, 2013 and 2014, unused letters of credit amounted to approximately NT$0 and NT$6,647 thousand (US$210 thousand), respectively.

  • b. Unrecognized commitments are as follows:

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment **December 31 ** **December 31 **
2013
NT$
$ 1,201,949
2014
NT$
$ 639,834
US$
(Note 6)
$ 20,248
  • c. The Company entered into the Phase-change memory technology agreement with IBM Company in January 2010, and the term of the agreement is from January 2010 to January 2013. Under the agreement, both parties had to share in the related expenditures of the technology development, and the

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Company had completed the payment in January, 2013. The Company entered into another Phase-change memory technology agreement with IBM Company in January 2013. The term of the agreement is from January 2013 to January 2016. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has paid US$6,300 thousand and unrecognized commitment is US$2,100 thousand.

  • d. The Company entered into the Patents Cross-License Agreement with J Company in December 2009, and the term of the agreement is from December 2009 to December 2015. Under the agreement, the Company has completed the payment in April 2011.

  • e. In August 2013, Spansion Inc. (“Spansion”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in both the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) and the U.S. District Court in California concurrently, alleging that the Company infringed its patents. In April 2014, Spansion filed a lawsuit against the Company again. The Company hired a U.S. attorney to respond to the charges and contend that the patents asserted against the Company are invalid and the Company did not infringe those patents. In November 2013, the Company filed petitions to the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to counter Spansion’s charges. USPTO’s investigation has been started and will be completed in 2015. Moreover, in October 2013, the Company filed a lawsuit against Spansion in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; however, for the convenience of the litigants, the case was transferred to the District Court in Northern District of California. To protect its interests, the Company filed separate lawsuits in the ITC in December 2013 and June 2014, alleging that Spansion and its affiliated companies and customers infringed its patents. In addition, the Company also filed separate lawsuits in the Germany District Court of Mannheim and the Germany District Court of Munich in July 7, 2014 and September 12, 2014, respectively, alleging that Spansion and its affiliated companies and customers infringed its patents. The global patent litigation and disputes were settled in January, 2015.

  • f. Creative Integrated System, Inc. (“CIS”) filed a lawsuit against the Company and one of its subsidiaries Macronix America Inc. (“MXA”) with the U.S. District Court in California, alleging that the Company infringed two of its patents. The company compromised with CIS and this lawsuit was settled in March 2014.

37. EXCHANGE RATE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DENOMINATED IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The significant financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were as follows:

December 31, 2013
Foreign
Exchange
Currencies
Rate
Financial assets
Monetary items
JPY
$ 4,716,939
0.28

USD
87,022
29.81


Financial liabilities
Monetary items
JPY
2,596,871
0.28

USD
57,494
29.81

Carrying
Amount
$ 1,320,743

2,594,126
$ 3,914,869
$ 727,124

1,713,896
$ 2,441,020
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December 31, 2014

Foreign
Exchange
Currencies
Rate
Financial assets
Monetary items
JPY
$ 3,208,671
0.26

USD
85,878
31.65


Financial liabilities
Monetary items
JPY
1,894,756
0.26

USD
56,627
31.65

Carrying
Amount
$ 834,254

2,718,039
$ 3,552,293
$ 492,637

1,792,245
$ 2,284,882

38. SEPARATELY DISCLOSED ITEMS

Information on significant transactions and information on investees:

  • a. Financing provided to others: None

  • b. Endorsements/guarantees provided: None

  • c. Marketable securities held (excluding investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint controlled entities): Table 1 (attached)

  • d. Marketable securities acquired and disposed at costs or prices at least NT$300 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None

  • e. Acquisition of individual real estate at costs of at least NT $300 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None

  • f. Disposal of individual real estate at prices of at least NT$300 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None

  • g. Total purchases from or sales to related parties amounting to at least NT$100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Table 2 (attached)

  • h. Receivables from related parties amounting to at least NT$100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Table 3 (attached)

  • i. Trading in derivative instruments: Please see Note 7

  • j. Intercompany relationships and significant intercompany transactions: Table 5 (attached)

  • k. Information on investees: Table 4 (attached)

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  • l. Information on investments in mainland China

  • 1) Information on any investee company in mainland China, showing the name, principal business activities, paid-in capital, method of investment, inward and outward remittance of funds, shareholding ratio, investment gain or loss, carrying amount of the investment at the end of the period, repatriated investment gains, and limit on the amount of investment in the mainland China area: Table 6 (attached)

  • 2) Any of the significant transactions with investee companies in mainland China, either directly or indirectly through a third area, and their prices, payment terms, and unrealized gains or losses: None

37. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Information reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance focuses on the types of goods or services delivered or provided. Specifically, the Group’s reportable segments were as follows:

Memory products and wafer fabrication IC design

The Group’s reportable segments were separated according to the nature of its business activities. The accounting policies adopted by the reportable segments had no material difference from those disclosed in Note 4.

  • a. Segment net operating revenue and results

The following was an analysis of the Group’s net operating revenue and results by reportable segment.

Memory products and wafer fabrication
IC design
Total
Memory products and wafer fabrication
IC design
Loss from operations
Other income
Other gains and losses
Share of loss of associates
Finance costs
Loss before tax
Segment Net Operating Revenue Segment Net Operating Revenue Segment Net Operating Revenue Segment Net Operating Revenue
For the Year Ended December 31
2013
2014
NT$
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 22,124,548
$ 22,359,776
$ 707,588
79,872
54,437
1,723
$ 22,204,420
$ 22,414,213
$ 709,311
Segment Loss from Operations and Net loss
2014
For the Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ (5,702,689)
(653,640)
(6,356,329)
209,395
128,678
-
(334,896)
$ (6,353,152)
2014
NT$
$ (5,829,878)
(492,954)
(6,322,832)
178,229
(19,313)
(24,097)
(281,388)
$ (6,469,401)
US$
(Note 6)
$ (184,490)
(15,600)
(200,090)
5,640
(611)
(763)
(8,905)
$ (204,729)
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b. Segment total assets and liabilities

Segment assets
Memory products and wafer fabrication
IC design
Consolidated total assets
Segment liabilities
Memory products and wafer fabrication
IC design
Consolidated total liabilities
December 31 December 31
2013
NT$
$ 52,687,557
1,342,444
$ 54,030,001
$ 25,212,793
91,410
$ 25,304,203
2014
NT$
$ 44,087,905
754,670
$ 44,842,575
$ 22,003,439
60,908
$ 22,064,347
US$
(Note 6)
$ 1,395,186
23,882
$ 1,419,068
$ 696,311
1,927
$ 698,238
  • c. Geographical information

The Group operates in two principal geographical areas - the Taiwan and China.

The Group’s net operating revenue from external customers by location of operations and information about its non-current assets by location of assets are detailed below.

Taiwan
China
Others
Revenue from External Customers
Year Ended December 31
2013
2014
NT$
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 18,164,166
$ 19,041,271
$ 602,572
3,012,964
2,757,094
87,250
1,027,290
615,848
19,489
$ 22,204,420
$ 22,414,213
$ 709,311
Revenue from External Customers
Year Ended December 31
2013
2014
NT$
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 18,164,166
$ 19,041,271
$ 602,572
3,012,964
2,757,094
87,250
1,027,290
615,848
19,489
$ 22,204,420
$ 22,414,213
$ 709,311
Revenue from External Customers
Year Ended December 31
2013
2014
NT$
NT$
US$
(Note 6)
$ 18,164,166
$ 19,041,271
$ 602,572
3,012,964
2,757,094
87,250
1,027,290
615,848
19,489
$ 22,204,420
$ 22,414,213
$ 709,311
Non-current Assets Non-current Assets Non-current Assets
December 31
2013
NT$
$ 18,164,166
3,012,964
1,027,290
$ 22,204,420
2014 2013
NT$
$ 26,547,290
298,437
292,856
$ 27,138,583
2014
NT$
$ 19,041,271
2,757,094
615,848
$ 22,414,213
NT$
$ 20,925,510
296,082
271,112
$ 21,492,704
US$
(Note 6)
$ 662,200
9,370
8,579
$ 680,149

Non-current assets exclude financial instruments and deferred tax assets.

  • d. Information about major customers

Single customers contributed 10% or more to the Group’s net operating revenue were as follows:

Customer A
Note:
Revenue from flash and foundry.
For the Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
2013
NT$
$ 6,194,587
2014
NT$
$ 5,322,675
US$
(Note 6)
$ 168,439
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TABLE 1

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

MARKETABLE SECURITIES HELD DECEMBER 31, 2014

(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Holding Company Name Type and Name of Marketable Securities Relationship with the Holding
Company
Financial Statement Account December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 Note
Shares/Units
(In Thousands)
Carrying
Amount
Percentage of
Ownership
Fair Value
(Note 3)
The Company
Macronix (BVI) Co., Ltd.
Hui Ying Investment, Ltd.
Stock
Ardentec Corporation
United Industrial Gases Co., Ltd.
Zowie Technology Co., Ltd.
Aetas Technology Inc.
Honbond Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Stock
Chipbond Technology Corporation
Key ASIC Bhd
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Global Strategic Investment Fund(Cayman)
Global Strategic Investment Fund(Samoa)
Stock
Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Raio Technology Co., Ltd.
The Company serves as member of
its board of directors
None
None
None
The Company serves as member of
its board of directors
None
None
None
None
None
The Company
None
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
Financial assets measured at cost -
non-current
35,243,366
6,671,877
20,426
145,850
4,624,425
1,088,319
26,924,500
584,893
490,000
1,739,783
3,899,382
876,968
$ 919,853

58,500

-

-

20,717

63,122

13,404

246,763

-

34,182
27,023

-
7.40
3.06
0.18
0.29
15.00
0.17
3.34
1.01
2.52
4.90
0.11
10.57
$ 919,853
140,637
74
-
22,971
63,122
13,404
246,763
9,938
58,488
27,023
20,773
Note 1
Note 2
Note 2
-
Note 2
Note 1
Note 1
Note 1
Note 2
Note 2
Note 1
Note 2

Note 1: The market value was based on the closing price as of December 31, 2014.

Note 2: The calculation is based upon the most recent financial statements available to the Company.

Note 3: Active Market is market value; and No Active Market is net value, which calculated by closing rate.

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TABLE 2

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

TOTAL PURCHASES FROM OR SALES TO RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Buyer Related Party Relationship Transaction Details Transaction Details Transaction Details Abnormal Transaction Abnormal Transaction Notes/Accounts Receivable
(Payable)
Notes/Accounts Receivable
(Payable)
Note
Purchase/
Sale

Amount
% to
Total
Payment Terms Unit Price Payment
Term
Ending Balance % to
Total
The Company
Macronix (Hong Kong)
Co., Ltd.
Macronix America Inc.
MegaChips Corporation
Macronix (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Macronix America Inc.
The Company
The Company
Its subsidiary, Shun Yin Investment,
is represented in MXIC’s board of
directors
Indirect subsidiary
Subsidiary
Indirect subsidiary
Subsidiary
Sales
Sales
Sales
Purchase
Purchase
$ 5,322,675
2,533,256
532,982
US$ 83,913
US$ 17,650
24%
11%
2%
100%
100%
30 days after monthly closing
45 days after monthly closing
Net 60 days
45 days after monthly closing
Net 60 days
Note 34
Note 38
Note 38
No material
difference
No material
difference
Note 34
Note 38
Note 38

No material
difference

No material
difference
$ 482,213
355,242
59,993
US$ 11,231
US$ 1,896
15%
11%
2%
100%
38%
-
-
-
-
-
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TABLE 3

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

RECEIVABLES FROM RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL DECEMBER 31, 2014

(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Company Name Related Party Relationship Ending Balance Turnover Rate Overdue Overdue Amounts Received in
Subsequent Period
Allowance for
Impairment Loss
Amount **Action Taken **
The Company MegaChips Corporation
Macronix (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Its subsidiary, Shun Yin Investment, is
represented in MXIC’s board of
directors
Indirect subsidiary
$ 482,213
355,242
11.32 times
7.05 times
$ -
-
-
-
JPY 1,822,423 thousand
US$ 11,231 thousand
$ -
-
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TABLE 4

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

INFORMATION ON INVESTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Investor Company Investee Company Location Main Businesses and Products Original Investment Amount Original Investment Amount Balance as of December 31, 2014 as of December 31, 2014 Net Income (Loss)
of the Investee
(Note 3)
Share of Profit
(Loss)
Note
December 31, 2014
(Note 1)

December 31,
2013
(Note 1)
Shares Percentage of
Ownership
Carrying Amount
(Note 2)
The Company
Macronix (BVI) Co., Ltd.
Run Hong Investment, Ltd.
Hui Ying Investment, Ltd.
Infomax Communication Co., Ltd.
Infomax Holding Co., Ltd.
Mxtran Inc.
Mxtran Holding (Samoa) Co., Ltd.
Macronix America Inc.
Macronix (BVI) Co., Ltd.
Hui Ying Investment, Ltd.
Run Hong Investment, Ltd.
Infomax Communication Co., Ltd.
Mxtran Inc.
MoDioTek Co., Ltd.
New Trend Technology Inc.
Macronix Europe NV.
Macronix Pte Ltd.
Macronix (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Macronix (Asia) Limited
Infomax Communication Co., Ltd.
Mxtran Inc.
MoDioTek Co., Ltd.
MoDioTek Co., Ltd.
Infomax Holding Co., Ltd.
Infomax Holding Company Limited
Mxtran Holding (Samoa) Co., Ltd.
Mxtran (H.K.) Holding Co., Limited.
San Jose, California, U.S.A.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
San Jose, California, U.S.A.
Belgium
Singapore
Hong Kong
Cayman Island
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Samoa
Hong Kong
Samoa
Hong Kong
Marketing
Investment holding company
Investment
Investment
Baseband chip, analog baseband chip, and power management
chip
Combi-SIM IC and the related service
Mobile audio platform and smart remote controller
IC design
After-sale service
After-sale service
Marketing
Investment holding company
Baseband chip, analog baseband chip, and power management
chip
Combi-SIM IC and the related service
Mobile audio platform and smart remote controller
Mobile audio platform and smart remote controller
Investment holding company
Investment holding company
Investment holding company
Investment holding company
$ 2,640
7,348,057
500,000
984,432
1,502,711
607,379
59,944
850,637
2,106
3,291
378,427
26,325
27,423
34,271
4,241
4,241
264,448
97,521
27,809
23,880
$ 2,640
7,348,057
500,000
984,432
1,502,711
607,379
430,232
850,637
2,106
3,291
378,427
26,325
27,423
34,271
30,442
30,442
235,494
96,022
27,809
23,880
100,000
223,300,000
-
-
150,271,240
60,627,800
5,994,371
25,850,000
999
174,000
89,700,000
800,000
2,742,506
3,393,200
403,245
403,245
8,570,000
23,352,500
920,000
6,152,000
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
97.25
89.16
20.61
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
1.77
4.99
1.39
1.39
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
$ 217,532
1,577,739
24,238
28,969
629,458
37,596
34,010
306,297
95,071
16,943
504,664
50,383
11,456
2,107
2,294
2,294
12,940
7,721
1,221
909
$ (44,963 )
(182,465 )
23
(13,930 )
(299,772 )
(108,437 )
(125,680 )
(7,418 )
6,775
1,027
(91,218 )
4,355
(299,772 )
(108,437 )
(125,680 )
(125,680 )
(28,186 )
(3,014 )
(6,548 )
(6,546 )
$ (44,963 )

(182,465 )

(702 )

(13,930 )

(291,528 )

(96,682 )

(38,040 )

Note 4
Note 4
Note 4

Note 4
Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 4

Note 1: The foreign currency amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the historical exchange rate.

Note 2: The foreign currency amount was based on audited financial statements for the same reporting period; the amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the exchange rate on December 31, 2014.

Note 3: The foreign currency amount was based on audited financial statements for the same reporting period; the amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the average exchange rate for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Note 4: Under relevant regulations, no disclosure of investment gain (loss) is needed.

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TABLE 5

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

INTERCOMPANY RELATIONSHIPS AND SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Transaction Subject Transaction Object Relation
(Note 1)
Transaction Summary
Account Amount Term of Transaction % to Total Assets or
Total Revenue
MXIC MXHK 2 Sales $2,533,256 Note 2 11%
Notes receivable and trade receivables 355,242 1%
MXE 2 Operatingexpenses 115,070 1%
Tradepayables 21,293 -
MXA 1 Sales 532,982 Note 2 2%
Operatingexpenses 169,974 1%
Notes receivable and trade receivables 59,993 -
Tradepayables 93,010 -
Mxtran 1 Rental revenue 5,648 Note3 -
MX Asia 2 Operatingexpenses 107,030 -
Tradepayables 18,585 -
INFOMAX 1 Rental revenue 7,511 Note3 -

Note 1: 1. Transaction was between the parent company and subsidiaries.

  1. Transaction was between the parent company and indirect subsidiaries.

Note 2: The sale price referred to the product price to end customer.

Note 3: The Company leased office to related parties and collected rental revenue according to the floor space per month.

Note 4: The transaction terms with related parties were 30 to 60 days after monthly closing and were similar to those with third parties.

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TABLE 6

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY

INFORMATION ON INVESTMENT IN MAINLAND CHINA FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

Investee Company Main Businesses and Products Main Businesses and Products Total Amount of
Paid-in Capital
(Note 3)
Method of
Investment
Accumulated
Outward Remittance
for Investment from
Taiwan as of
January 1, 2014
(Note 3)
Accumulated
Outward Remittance
for Investment from
Taiwan as of
January 1, 2014
(Note 3)
Investment Flows Investment Flows Accumulated
Outward Remittance
for Investment from
Taiwan as of
December 31, 2014
(Note 3)
Net Income (Loss)
of the Investee
% Ownership for
Direct or Indirect
Investment
(Note 4)
Investment Gain
(Loss)
(Note 5)
Carrying Amount as
of December 31, 2014
(Note 6)
Accumulated Inward
Remittance of
Investment Income as
of December 31, 2014
Outward
(Note 3)
Inward
Macronix Microelectronics
(Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Infomax Communication
(Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Maxtran Technology Co., Ltd.
Development of integrated circuit
system and software
Software, rendering and technical
service
Technical support of Combi-SIM IC
$ 296,160
82,415

23,435
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 2)
$ 296,160
82,415
23,435
$ -
-
-
$ -
-
-
$ 296,160
82,415
23,435
$ 6,552
(2,228 )
(6,547 )
100.00%
99.02%
94.15%
$ 6,552
(2,206 )
(6,164 )
$ 354,644
6,111
421
$ -
-
-
Accumulated Investment in Mainland China as of
December 31, 2014
Investment Amount Authorized by the Investment
Commission, MOEA
Upper Limit on Investment
$ 402,010
(Note 3)
$ 402,010
(Note 3)
$ 13,659,076

Note 1: The Company invested in a company located in Mainland China indirectly through the existing company in the third country.

Note 2: The Company invested in a company located in Mainland China indirectly through the investing company in the third country.

Note 3: The foreign currency amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the historical exchange rate.

Note 4: The percentage of ownership is based on the total holding percentage owned by the Company and its subsidiaries.

Note 5: The foreign currency amount was based on audited financial statements for the same reporting period; the amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the average exchange rate for the years ended December 31, 2014.

Note 6: The foreign currency amount was based on audited financial statements for the same reporting period; the amount was converted into New Taiwan dollars at the exchange rate on December 31, 2014.

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