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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
Or
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 002-25577
DIODES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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95-2039518
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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15660 North Dallas Parkway Suite 850 Dallas, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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75248
(Zip code) |
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(972) 385-2810
(Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ |
Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether
the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
The number of shares of the registrants Common Stock outstanding as of August 7, 2008 was 40,851,587
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements
DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
ASSETS
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
56,179 |
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$ |
86,132 |
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Short-term investments |
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323,472 |
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Total cash and short-term investments |
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379,651 |
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86,132 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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89,578 |
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111,934 |
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Inventories |
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53,031 |
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101,649 |
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Deferred income taxes, current |
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5,173 |
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6,620 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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10,576 |
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15,088 |
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Total current assets |
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538,009 |
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321,423 |
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENT, available-for-sale
securities |
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294,653 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net |
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123,407 |
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183,415 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, non-current |
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3,241 |
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17,626 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Goodwill |
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25,135 |
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112,324 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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9,643 |
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17,418 |
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Other |
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6,930 |
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7,718 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
706,365 |
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$ |
954,577 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Line of credit |
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$ |
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$ |
16,520 |
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Accounts payable |
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55,145 |
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58,423 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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27,841 |
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41,541 |
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Income tax payable |
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1,732 |
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6,418 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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1,345 |
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1,365 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations |
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145 |
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449 |
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Total current liabilities |
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86,208 |
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124,716 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion |
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2.25% convertible senior notes due 2026 |
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230,000 |
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230,000 |
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Long-term borrowings |
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5,815 |
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170,038 |
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CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current portion |
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1,331 |
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2,352 |
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OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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6,249 |
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35,793 |
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Total liabilities |
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329,603 |
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562,899 |
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MINORITY INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURES |
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7,164 |
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8,448 |
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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Preferred stock par value $1.00 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued or outstanding |
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Common stock par value $0.66 2/3 per share; 70,000,000 shares authorized;
40,172,491 and 40,838,821 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and
June 30, 2008, respectively |
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26,782 |
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27,226 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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121,412 |
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127,248 |
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Retained earnings |
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220,504 |
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247,814 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
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900 |
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(19,058 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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369,598 |
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383,230 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
706,365 |
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$ |
954,577 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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NET SALES |
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$ |
96,283 |
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$ |
116,018 |
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$ |
188,303 |
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$ |
211,598 |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD |
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65,605 |
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76,400 |
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128,102 |
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140,064 |
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Gross profit |
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30,678 |
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39,618 |
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60,201 |
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71,534 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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13,397 |
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17,127 |
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26,075 |
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31,786 |
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Research and development |
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3,156 |
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4,994 |
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6,101 |
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8,730 |
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Restructuring charge and gain on disposal of
fixed assets |
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1,770 |
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1,770 |
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(45 |
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Total operating expenses |
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18,323 |
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22,121 |
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33,946 |
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40,471 |
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Income from operations |
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12,355 |
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17,497 |
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26,255 |
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31,063 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest income |
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4,285 |
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2,554 |
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8,320 |
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8,002 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,696 |
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(2,285 |
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(3,421 |
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(3,983 |
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Other |
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72 |
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(1,202 |
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(56 |
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(1,496 |
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Total other income (expenses) |
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2,661 |
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(933 |
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4,843 |
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2,523 |
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Income before income taxes and minority interest |
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15,016 |
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16,564 |
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31,098 |
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33,586 |
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INCOME TAX PROVISION |
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(2,221 |
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(2,781 |
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(4,879 |
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(4,996 |
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Income before minority interest |
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12,795 |
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13,783 |
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26,219 |
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28,590 |
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Minority interest in earnings of joint ventures |
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(546 |
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(675 |
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(961 |
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(1,279 |
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NET INCOME |
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$ |
12,249 |
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$ |
13,108 |
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$ |
25,258 |
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$ |
27,311 |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
0.64 |
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$ |
0.68 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.29 |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.64 |
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Number of shares used in computation |
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Basic |
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39,397 |
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40,616 |
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39,220 |
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40,431 |
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Diluted |
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42,023 |
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42,843 |
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41,897 |
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42,695 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
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$ |
25,258 |
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$ |
27,311 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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11,978 |
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16,465 |
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Amortization of intangibles |
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418 |
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466 |
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Amortization of convertible bond issuance costs |
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630 |
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622 |
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Minority interest earnings |
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961 |
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1,284 |
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Share-based compensation |
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4,654 |
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5,133 |
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Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
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348 |
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(37 |
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Changes in operating assets: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(7,793 |
) |
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(7,347 |
) |
Inventories |
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(442 |
) |
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(16,652 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(1,876 |
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(1,242 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
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|
863 |
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(1,034 |
) |
Changes in operating liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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(5,382 |
) |
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(3,502 |
) |
Accrued liabilities |
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415 |
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(1,248 |
) |
Other liabilities |
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2,210 |
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(104 |
) |
Income taxes payable |
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(88 |
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3,064 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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$ |
32,154 |
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$ |
23,179 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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$ |
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$ |
(152,934 |
) |
Acquired intangibles |
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(66 |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(23,318 |
) |
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(25,092 |
) |
Sales (purchases) of available-for-sale securities |
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(18,772 |
) |
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2,797 |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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5 |
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45 |
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Net cash used by investing activities |
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$ |
(42,085 |
) |
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$ |
(175,250 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Advances on line of credit, net |
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$ |
1,056 |
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$ |
16,463 |
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Net proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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3,894 |
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1,147 |
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
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165,000 |
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Repayments of long-term debt |
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(1,383 |
) |
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(1,062 |
) |
Repayments of capital lease obligations |
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(81 |
) |
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(156 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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$ |
3,486 |
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$ |
181,392 |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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236 |
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|
632 |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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(6,209 |
) |
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29,953 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period |
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48,888 |
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56,179 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period |
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$ |
42,679 |
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$ |
86,132 |
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|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (cont)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of assets acquired |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
196,958 |
|
Liabilities assumed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,219 |
) |
Cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for the acquisition |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
177,305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DIODES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE A Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Unless the context otherwise requires, the words Diodes, the Company, we, us and our refer
to Diodes Incorporated and its subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States (U.S.) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.
They do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial
position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the U.S. for complete financial statements. These consolidated condensed financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes
contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the period presented have been
included in the interim period. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31,
2008. The condensed consolidated financial data at December 31, 2007 is derived from audited
financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. As
permitted under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., interim accounting for certain
expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year forecasts. Such amounts are expensed in full
in the year incurred. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon
estimated annual effective income tax rates.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Corporate Structure
During 2007, we undertook an internal restructuring whereby our foreign subsidiaries were structured
under our newly formed, wholly owned Netherlands holding company, Diodes International B.V. In
addition, Shanghai Kai Hong Electronic Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd. were
structured under Diodes Hong Kong Holding Company, Limited., a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of
Diodes International B.V. The primary purpose of this internal restructuring was for treasury management
and tax planning functions.
In connection with our acquisition of Zetex plc (Zetex) (see-Note M Business Acquisitions), we
formed Diodes Holdings UK Limited and Diodes Investment Company, which are the holding companies for
Diodes Zetex Limited.
The consolidated financial statements include the parent company, Diodes Incorporated, and the following:
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Holding companies |
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|
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|
Diodes International B.V. (Diodes-International)
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|
100% owned |
Diodes Hong Kong Holding Company Limited
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes Holdings UK Limited
|
|
100% owned (2008) |
Diodes Investment Company
|
|
100% owned (2008) |
|
|
|
Subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
Diodes Taiwan, Inc. (Diodes-Taiwan)
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes Hong Kong Limited (Diodes-Hong Kong)
|
|
100% owned |
Anachip Corp. (Anachip or Diodes-Anachip)
|
|
99.81% owned |
Shanghai Kai Hong Electronic Co., Ltd. (Diodes-China)
|
|
95% owned |
Shanghai Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd. (Diodes-Shanghai)
|
|
95% owned |
Diodes FabTech, Inc. (FabTech or Diodes-FabTech)
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes United Kingdom Limited
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes Korea Inc.
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes Germany GmbH
|
|
100% owned |
Diodes France SARL
|
|
100% owned (2008) |
Diodes Zetex Limited (Diodes-Zetex)
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|
100% owned (2008) |
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Reclassifications
Certain prior years balances have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement
presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net income or stockholders
equity.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB
14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion
(Including Partial Cash Settlement). FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may
be settled in cash upon conversion are not addressed by paragraph 12 of Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. FSP APB
14-1 also specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and
equity components in a manner that will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when
interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the future impacts and
required disclosures of this pronouncement and believes that there will be a material adjustment made
to account for the liability and equity components of the Companys $230 million convertible senior
notes separately.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This standard is intended to improve financial
reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to
be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States for non-governmental entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60
days following approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Boards amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not expect SFAS No. 162 to have a material impact
on the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Asset.
FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension
assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the
useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used
to measure the fair value of the asset under
SFAS 141R, Business Combinations, and other accounting
principles generally accepted in the U.S. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The
guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset in this FSP shall be applied
prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The disclosure requirements
shall be applied prospectively to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent to, the
effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts and required disclosures of adopting
this pronouncement.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an Amendment of SFAS No. 133 (SFAS 161). SFAS 161 requires that objectives for using
derivatives instruments be disclosed in terms of underlying risk and accounting designation. The fair
value of derivative instruments and their gains and losses will need to be presented in tabular format
in order to present a more complete picture of the effects of using derivative instruments. SFAS 161
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The
Company is currently evaluating the impacts and required disclosures of adopting this pronouncement.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations, (SFAS 141R) which changes
how business acquisitions are accounted. SFAS No. 141R requires the acquiring entity in a business
combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction
and establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Among the more significant changes in the
accounting for acquisitions are the following: i) Transaction costs will generally be expensed.
Certain such costs are presently treated as costs of the acquisition; ii) In-process research and
development (IPR&D) will be accounted for as an asset, with the cost recognized as the research and
development is realized or abandoned. IPR&D is presently expensed at the time of the acquisition; iii)
Contingencies, including contingent consideration, will generally be recorded at fair value with
subsequent adjustments recognized in operations. Contingent consideration is presently accounted for
as an adjustment of purchase price; and iv) Decreases in valuation allowances on acquired deferred tax
assets will be recognized in operations. Such changes previously were considered to be subsequent
changes in consideration and were recorded as adjustments to goodwill. SFAS 141R is effective for
business combinations and adjustments to an acquired entitys deferred tax asset and liability
balances occurring after December 31, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company is currently
evaluating the future impacts and required disclosures of this pronouncement.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51, (SFAS 160) which establishes new standards governing the
accounting for and reporting of noncontrolling interests (NCIs) in partially owned consolidated
subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Certain provisions of this standard indicate,
among other things, that NCIs (previously referred to as minority interests) be treated as a separate
component of equity, not
as a liability; that increases and decreases in the parents ownership
interest, that leave control intact, be treated as equity transactions, rather than as step
acquisitions or dilution gains or losses; and that losses of a partially owned consolidated subsidiary
be allocated to the NCIs even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance. This standard
also requires changes to certain presentation and disclosure requirements. SFAS 160 is effective
beginning January 1, 2009. The provisions of the standard are to be applied to all NCIs prospectively,
except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which are to be applied retrospectively to
all periods presented. After adoption, noncontrolling interests ($4.8 million and $7.2 million at
December 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively) will be classified as stockholders equity, a change from
its current classification between liabilities and stockholders equity. The Company is currently
evaluating the future impacts and required disclosures of this pronouncement.
In December 2007, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) consensus on EITF Issue
No. 07-1, Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements that discusses how parties to a collaborative
arrangement (which does not establish a legal entity within such arrangement) should account for
various activities. The consensus indicates that costs incurred and revenues generated from
transactions with third parties (i.e., parties outside of the collaborative arrangement) should be
reported by the collaborators on the respective line items in their income statements pursuant to EITF
Issue No. 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal Versus Net as an Agent. Additionally, the
consensus provides that income statement characterization of payments between the participants in a
collaborative arrangement should be based upon existing authoritative pronouncements; analogy to such
pronouncements is not within their scope; or a reasonable, rational, and consistently applied
accounting policy election. EITF Issue No. 07-1 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2009
and is to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented for collaborative arrangements existing
as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the future impacts and required
disclosures of this pronouncement.
In June 2007, the FASBs EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable
Advance Payments for Goods or Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities that
would require nonrefundable advance payments made by the Company for future research and development
activities to be capitalized and recognized as an expense as the goods or services are received by the
Company. EITF Issue No. 07-3 is effective for the Company with respect to new arrangements entered
into beginning January 1, 2008. The Companys adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material
impact and the Company does not have any arrangements in the scope of this pronouncement.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). This Statement
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value
and report unrealized gains and losses on these instruments in earnings. SFAS 159 is effective as of
January 1, 2008. At the effective date, an entity may elect the fair value option for eligible items
that exist at that date. The entity shall report the effect of the first re-measurement to fair value
as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company has not
elected the fair value option for eligible items that existed as of January 1, 2008.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157
clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would
use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the
information used to develop those assumptions. Under SFAS 157, fair value measurements would be
separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS 157 became effective beginning
January 1, 2008 and did not have a material effect on the Companys financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. In February 2008, FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-2, Effective Date of
FASB Statement No. 157, was issued that delayed the application of SFAS 157 for non-financial assets
and non-financial liabilities, until January 1, 2009 (see Note E Fair Value Measurements).
NOTE B Functional Currencies, Comprehensive Income and Foreign Currency Translation
Functional Currencies and Translation The functional currency for most of our international operations is the
U.S. dollar. The functional currency for our subsidiaries Diodes-Taiwan, Diodes-Anachip and Diodes-Zetex is their
local currency, as the Company believes it is the appropriate currency for them to use. Assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Income and
expense accounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the average exchange rate during the period
presented. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other
comprehensive income or loss within stockholders equity in the consolidated condensed balance sheets.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency
other than the functional currency are recorded as other income (expense) in the consolidated condensed statements
of income. The Company had foreign exchange transaction losses of approximately $0.1 million and $1.2 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively, and approximately $0.3 million and $1.7 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
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Comprehensive Income Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses
be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as separate components
of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive
income or loss. The components of other comprehensive income or loss include foreign currency translation
adjustments, unrealized holding losses for available-for-sale securities, unrealized loss on defined benefit plan
and foreign currency gain on forward contracts. Accumulated other comprehensive income was $0.9 million at
December 31, 2007 and accumulated other comprehensive loss was $19.1 million at June 30, 2008. The $20.0 million
change in other comprehensive loss was primarily a result of a $16.5 million, net of tax, unrealized loss of
available-for-sale securities (see Note F Short-term and Long-term Investments) and $8.5 million, net of tax,
unrealized loss on defined benefit plan (see Note P Defined Benefit Plan) during the first six months of 2008,
partially offset by a $4.7 million currency translation gain.
Total comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008 was as follows (in thousands):
Total Comprehensive Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
12,249 |
|
|
$ |
13,108 |
|
|
$ |
25,258 |
|
|
$ |
27,313 |
|
Translation adjustment |
|
|
257 |
|
|
|
1,622 |
|
|
|
(189 |
) |
|
|
4,681 |
|
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net
of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,031 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,524 |
) |
Unrealized loss on defined benefit plan, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,540 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,540 |
) |
Foreign currency gain on forward contracts, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
12,506 |
|
|
$ |
1,584 |
|
|
$ |
25,069 |
|
|
$ |
7,355 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE C Hedging
As a multinational company, our transactions are denominated in a variety of currencies. During the
second quarter of 2008, in connection with the acquisition of Zetex, the Company adopted forward
exchange contracts, designated as foreign-currency cash flow hedges, to reduce the potentially
adverse effects of foreign-currency exchange rate fluctuations that occur in the normal course of
business. The Company uses forward exchange contracts to hedge, thereby attempting to reduce our
overall exposure to the effects of currency fluctuations on cash flows. The Company does not permit
speculation in financial instruments for profit on the exchange rate price fluctuation, trading in
currencies for which there are no underlying exposures, or entering into trades for any currency to
intentionally increase the underlying exposure.
These forward exchange contracts are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value.
Unrealized gain positions are recorded as assets and unrealized loss positions are recorded as
liabilities. Changes in the fair values of the outstanding forward exchange contracts that are
highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income until net income is affected by the
variability of the cash flows of the hedged transaction. Changes in the fair values of the forward
exchange contracts not effective as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings in the current
period. Results of ineffective hedges are recorded in the expense line item being hedged.
The Company assesses, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the
derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes
in the cash flows of hedged items and whether those forward exchange contracts are expected to
remain highly effective in future periods.
As of June 30, 2008, the Company had forward contracts, primarily relating to the Zetex operations,
of approximately $53.2 million that mature monthly over the next 18 months. For the six months
ended June 30, 2008, the Company had net foreign exchange hedge-related transaction losses of $1.5
million related to hedging the Zetex acquisition purchase price and deferred net unrealized losses
on outstanding forward exchange contracts recorded as other comprehensive gain of $0.4 million (net
of tax). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company had no ineffective hedges because
forward foreign currency contract amounts were less than the specifically identified anticipated
transactions.
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NOTE D Earnings Per Share
The shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings
per common share were as follows (in thousands, except per share
data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
BASIC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding
used in computing basic earnings per share |
|
|
39,397 |
|
|
|
40,617 |
|
|
|
39,220 |
|
|
|
40,431 |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
12,249 |
|
|
$ |
13,108 |
|
|
$ |
25,258 |
|
|
$ |
27,313 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.31 |
|
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.64 |
|
|
$ |
0.68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DILUTED |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding
used in computing basic earnings per share |
|
|
39,397 |
|
|
|
40,617 |
|
|
|
39,220 |
|
|
|
40,431 |
|
Add: Assumed exercise of stock options and
stock awards |
|
|
2,626 |
|
|
|
2,227 |
|
|
|
2,677 |
|
|
|
2,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,023 |
|
|
|
42,844 |
|
|
|
41,897 |
|
|
|
42,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
12,249 |
|
|
$ |
13,108 |
|
|
$ |
25,258 |
|
|
$ |
27,313 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
|
$ |
0.31 |
|
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
|
$ |
0.64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of
shares of Common Stock and common stock equivalents outstanding,
including those related to share-based compensation and convertible
notes. Earnings per share are computed using the treasury stock
method under FASB Statement No. 128. The convertible notes include
a net share settlement feature which requires us to redeem the par
amount of the bond in cash and any remaining value, assuming the
bond is in the money, in incremental shares, cash or a combination
thereof. The net share settled convertible as structured is defined
in EITF 90-19, Instrument C, which allows us to use the treasury
stock method of calculating the diluted earnings per share. The
incremental value of the shares is determined based on the average
price of our Common Stock over the reporting period. There are no
shares in the earnings per share calculation related to the
convertible notes outstanding as our average stock price did not
exceed the conversion price of $39.00 and, therefore, there is no
conversion spread.
NOTE E Fair Value Measurements
As stated in Note A Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements,
on January 1, 2008, we adopted the methods of fair value as described in SFAS 157 to value the
financial assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received
to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer
the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a
principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the
principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability
shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes
exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities
that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a
forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i)
independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.
SFAS 157 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market
approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other
relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and
liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash
flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on
the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset
(replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation
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techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would
use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable,
meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants
would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on
market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable,
meaning those that reflect the reporting entitys own assumptions
about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the
asset or liability developed based on the best information
available in the circumstances. In that regard, SFAS 157
establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives
the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to
unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 Inputs Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the
ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level
1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or
similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active,
inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset
or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment
speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs
that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable
market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 Inputs Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an
entitys own assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing the assets or liabilities.
Historically, the fair value of the Companys auction rate
securities (ARS) has approximated par value due to the frequent
resets through the auction process. While we continue to earn
interest on investments at the maximum contractual rate, these
investments are not currently trading and therefore do not
currently have a readily determinable market value. Accordingly,
the estimated fair value of the ARS no longer approximates par
value.
Due to a lack of observable market quotes on our $320.7 million ARS
portfolio, we utilized a valuation model that relies exclusively on
Level 3 inputs. Fair value presented for the ARS is based on
third-party information and were determined using proprietary
models based upon well-recognized financial principles and
reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions
including those that are based on the expected cash flow streams,
the underlying financial condition and credit quality of the issuer
and bond insurer, the percent of the Federal Family Education Loan
Program (FFELP) guaranty, and the maturity of the securities, as
well as the market activity of similar securities. The valuation
of our ARS investment portfolio is subject to uncertainties that
are difficult to predict and the future actual market prices may
differ materially (see Note F Short-term and Long-term
Investments).
Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of June
30, 2008 are classified in the following table (in thousands):
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 1: |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted |
|
|
Level 2: |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Prices in |
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|
Significant |
|
|
Level 3: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Active Markets |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
for Identical |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
Total at |
|
Description |
|
Assets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale
securities |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending
balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
during the period ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale |
|
|
|
securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance as of January 1, 2008 |
|
$ |
320,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total gains or losses (unrealized) |
|
|
|
|
Included in other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(26,072 |
) |
Purchases, issuances, and settlements |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance as of June 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
294,653 |
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|
|
|
|
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Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at
fair value on a nonrecurring basis, that is, the instruments are
not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to
fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when
there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets and financial
liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were
not significant at June 30, 2008.
Certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured
at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis include
goodwill, other intangible assets and other non-financial
long-lived assets. As previously stated above, SFAS 157 will be
applicable to these fair value measurements beginning January 1,
2009.
NOTE F Short-term and Long-term Investments
Short-term and long-term investments at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, were as follows (in thousands):
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008 |
|
Cost Basis |
|
|
Unrealized Gains |
|
|
Unrealized Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Long-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale investment
in auction rate securities |
|
$ |
320,675 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(26,072 |
) |
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term investments |
|
$ |
320,675 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(26,072 |
) |
|
$ |
294,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2007 |
|
Cost Basis |
|
|
Unrealized Gains |
|
|
Unrealized Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale investment
in auction rate securities |
|
$ |
320,700 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
320,700 |
|
Money market mutual funds |
|
|
2,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total short-term investments |
|
$ |
323,472 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
323,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008, we had $320.7 million invested in ARS, which
are generally long-term debt instruments that provided liquidity
through a Dutch auction process that resets the applicable interest
rate at pre-determined calendar intervals. These mechanisms
historically have allowed existing investors to roll over their
holdings and continue to own the respective securities or to
liquidate their holdings by selling their securities at par value.
Historically, the Company invested in ARS for short periods of time
as part of its cash management program. However, the recent
uncertainties in the credit markets and the failure of the auctions
for the Companys ARS have prevented us and other investors from
liquidating holdings of ARS. An auction failure, which is not a
default in the underlying debt instrument, occurs when the amount
of securities submitted for sale exceed the amount of purchase
orders, resulting in our continuing to hold these securities. The
maturity dates for the Companys ARS range from 19 to 39 years and
averages 32 years. Based on current market conditions, if a
secondary market does not develop, it is likely that auctions
related to these securities will continue to be unsuccessful.
Unsuccessful auctions will result in our holding securities beyond
their next scheduled auction reset dates, thereby limiting the
liquidity of these investments.
Our ARS are primarily in student loan association bonds. None of
our investments are collateralized mortgage obligations or are
any other type of mortgage-backed or real estate-backed security.
As of June 30, 2008, approximately 85.7%, or $274.8 million, of the
$320.7 million par value ARS are collateralized by higher education
funded student loans that are supported by the federal government
as part of FFELP. The following table shows a natural grouping of
the FFELP guaranteed securities, as well as the percentage of the
ARS portfolio guaranteed by FFELP (in thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% of FFELP guaranty |
|
Par Value |
|
% of Total |
|
Greater than 99.0% |
|
$ |
195,000 |
|
|
|
60.8 |
% |
Between 81.2% and 82.1% |
|
|
86,825 |
|
|
|
27.1 |
% |
50.50% |
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
% |
10.00% |
|
|
3,850 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
non-FFELP guaranteed |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
Total |
|
$ |
320,675 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
-14-
As of June 30, 2008, our portfolio of ARS was valued using a
valuation model that relies exclusively on Level 3 inputs. The
valuation resulted in the ARS being discounted by a range of 5.5%
to 23.1% of par value. The resulting discount of the total ARS
portfolio was 8.1% of par value, or $26.1 million pre-tax
unrealized loss (see Note E Fair Value Measurements).
We currently have the ability and intent to hold these ARS investments until a
recovery of the auction process or until maturity. Because of the inability to
determine when our investments in ARS would settle, as of
March 31, 2008, we
reclassified the entire ARS balance from short-term investments to long-term
investment, available-for-sale securities on our consolidated balance sheet.
Although we are uncertain as to when the liquidity issues relating to these
investments will improve, we consider these issues to be only temporary, and
thus reduced the carrying value of the ARS to $294.7 million by recording a
$16.5 million unrealized loss (net of $9.6 million tax effect) in other
comprehensive loss.
It is possible that further declines in ARS fair value may occur. We continue
to monitor the market for ARS and consider its impact (if any) on the fair
market value of the investments. If the current market conditions deteriorate
further, we may be required to record additional unrealized losses in other
comprehensive income or record impairment charges to the income statement.
NOTE G Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost
is determined principally by the first-in, first-out method (in
thousands).
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
19,918 |
|
|
$ |
36,390 |
|
Work-in-progress |
|
|
11,868 |
|
|
|
30,609 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
21,245 |
|
|
|
34,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
53,031 |
|
|
$ |
101,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE H Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following amounts of goodwill and intangible assets relating to
the acquisition of Zetex are preliminary (See Note M Business
Acquisitions). The Company is undergoing an independent valuation
of the assets acquired, and upon completion of the valuation the
amounts of goodwill and intangible assets are subject to change.
Changes in goodwill are as follows (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
purchase |
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
purchase |
|
Currency |
|
|
|
|
Balance, |
|
accounting |
|
exchange |
|
Balance, |
|
Balance, |
|
accounting |
|
exchange |
|
Balance, |
|
|
January 1 |
|
adjustments |
|
and other |
|
December 31 |
|
January 1 |
|
adjustments |
|
and other |
|
June 30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
25,030 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
105 |
|
|
$ |
25,135 |
|
|
$ |
25,135 |
|
|
$ |
85,231 |
|
|
$ |
1,958 |
|
|
$ |
112,324 |
|
|
|
|
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Intangible assets at June 30, 2008 are (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
Accumulated |
|
Currency exchange |
|
|
Intangible Assets |
|
Useful life |
|
Amount |
|
Amortization |
|
and other |
|
Net |
|
Amortized Intangible Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patents and trademarks |
|
3-15 years |
|
$ |
11,422 |
|
|
$ |
(2,025 |
) |
|
$ |
(37 |
) |
|
$ |
9,360 |
|
Software license |
|
3 years |
|
|
648 |
|
|
|
(33 |
) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
619 |
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
12,070 |
|
|
$ |
(2,058 |
) |
|
$ |
(33 |
) |
|
$ |
9,979 |
|
|
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intellectual property |
|
Indefinite |
|
$ |
7,387 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
52 |
|
|
$ |
7,439 |
|
|
Total indefinite life intangible
assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,387 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
52 |
|
|
$ |
7,439 |
|
|
Total intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
19,457 |
|
|
$ |
(2,058 |
) |
|
$ |
19 |
|
|
$ |
17,418 |
|
|
Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to
amortization was $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to
amortization was $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
-16-
NOTE I Income Tax Provision
Income tax expense of $2.8 million and $5.0 million was recorded
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
This resulted in an effective tax rate of 14.9% in the six months
ended June 30, 2008, as compared to 15.7% in the same period of
last year and compared to 13.2% for the full year of 2007. Our
lower effective tax rate compared with the same period last year
was the result of lower income in the U.S. and higher income in
lower-taxed jurisdictions, partially offset by an increased income
tax rates at our China subsidiaries.
Our global presence requires us to pay income taxes in a number of
jurisdictions. In general, earnings in the U.S. and Taiwan are
currently subject to tax rates of 39.0% and 25.0%, respectively. In
addition, Taiwan earnings are subject to an additional 10% retained
earnings tax should the Taiwan earnings not be distributed.
Earnings of Diodes-Hong Kong are subject to a 16.5% tax for local
sales or local source sales; all other Hong Kong sales are not
subject to foreign income taxes. Earnings at Diodes-Taiwan and
Diodes-Hong Kong are also subject to U.S. taxes with respect to
those earnings that are derived from product manufactured by our
China subsidiaries and sold to customers outside of Taiwan and Hong
Kong, respectively. The U.S. tax rate on this Subpart F income is
computed as the difference between the foreign effective tax rates
and the U.S. tax rate. In accordance with U.S. tax law, we receive
credit against our U.S. federal tax liability for income taxes paid
by our foreign subsidiaries.
As an incentive for the formation of Diodes-Anachip, earnings of
Diodes-Anachip are subject to a five-year tax holiday (subject to
certain qualifications of Taiwanese tax law). In the third quarter
of 2006, we elected to begin this five-year tax holiday as of
January 1, 2006. Beginning 2011, Anachip earnings will be subject
to the statutory Taiwan income tax rate.
Diodes-China is located in the Songjiang district where the
standard central government tax rate is 24.0%. However, as an
incentive for establishing Diodes-China, the earnings of
Diodes-China were subject to a 0% tax rate by the central
government from 1996 through 2000, and to a 12.0% tax rate from
2001 through 2007. For 2008, we expect a tax rate of 25%. In
addition, due to a $15 million permanent re-investment of
Diodes-China earnings in 2004, Diodes-China has received additional
preferential tax treatment (earnings will be exempted from central
government income tax for two years, and then subject to tax rates
in the range of 12.0% to 12.5% for the following three years) on
earnings that are generated by this investment.
In addition, the earnings of Diodes-China would ordinarily be
subject to a standard local government tax rate of 3.0% through
2007. However, as an incentive for establishing Diodes-China, the
local government waived this tax from 1996 through 2007.
In 2004, we established our second Shanghai-based manufacturing
facility, Diodes-Shanghai, located in the Songjiang Export Zone of
Shanghai, China. In the Songjiang Export Zone, the central
government standard tax rate is 15.0%, and there is no local
government tax. As an incentive for establishing Diodes-Shanghai,
the 2005 and 2006 earnings of Diodes-Shanghai were exempted from
central government income tax and the 2007 earnings were subject to
a 7.5% tax rate. For 2008, we expect a tax rate of 12.5%.
It is unclear to what extent our China subsidiaries will receive
preferential tax treatment. The recent China government income tax
reform terminates some existing tax incentives for foreign
enterprises doing business in China. The central government tax
rate in China increased to 25% beginning in 2008; however, we
believe Diodes-China may qualify for a high technology
preferential tax treatment that would reduce the tax rate to 15%
and Diodes-China may qualify for a transitional tax rate of 9%.
On June 9, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of all the
outstanding ordinary capital stock of Zetex. Earnings of the Zetex
United Kingdom subsidiaries are currently subject to a tax rate of
28% and the earnings of Zetex-Hong Kong are subject to a 16.5% tax
rate. In addition, the German subsidiaries are subject to a 30%
tax rate.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and
various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no longer subject
to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax
years before 2004. The IRS has contacted the Company regarding an
examination for the tax year ended 2005. With respect to state and
local jurisdictions and countries outside of the U.S., with limited
exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax audits for years
before 2001. Although the outcome of tax audits is always
uncertain, we believe that adequate amounts of tax, interest and
penalties, if any, have been provided for in our FASB
Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
(FIN48) reserve for any adjustments that may result from future
tax audits. We recognize accrued interest and penalties, if any,
related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
We adopted the provisions FIN48 effective January 1, 2007. As a
result of the implementation of FIN48, we increased our liability
for unrecognized tax benefits, primarily related to our foreign
subsidiaries, by approximately $2.0 million during the first
quarter of 2007, which was accounted for as a reduction to the
January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings. As of January 1, 2008
and June 30, 2008, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits
was approximately $4.1 million and $4.3 million, respectively.
It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized
benefit with respect to certain of our unrecognized tax positions
will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months.
These changes may be the result of settlement of ongoing audits or
competent authority proceedings. At this time, an estimate of the
range of the reasonably possible outcomes cannot be made.
-17-
In addition, funds repatriated from foreign subsidiaries to the
U.S. may be subject to federal and state income taxes. As of
January 1, 2007, we had accrued $3.3 million for U.S. taxes on
future dividends from our foreign subsidiaries. With the
establishment of the holding companies in 2007, the Company intends
to permanently reinvest overseas all of its earnings from its
foreign subsidiaries. Accordingly, the $3.3 million liability was
reversed during 2007, and U.S. taxes are no longer being recorded
on undistributed foreign earnings.
NOTE J Deferred compensation
Beginning January 1, 2007, the Company implemented a Non-Qualified
Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Compensation Plan) for
executive officers, key employees and members of the Board of
Directors (the Board). The Deferred Compensation Plan allows
eligible participants to defer the receipt of eligible compensation
until designated future dates. The Company offsets its obligations
under the Deferred Compensation Plan by investing in the actual
underlying investments. These investments are classified as trading
securities and are carried at fair value. At June 30, 2008, these
investments totaled approximately $2.1 million. All gains and
losses in these investments are equally offset by corresponding
gains and losses in the Deferred Compensation Plan liabilities.
NOTE K Share-based Compensation
We maintain share-based compensation plans for our officers, key
employees, and our Board, which provide for stock options and stock
awards. For further details regarding the Companys share-based
compensation plans, please see Note 15 of our notes to consolidated
financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2007.
Stock Options. Through March 31, 2006, substantially all stock
options granted vest in equal annual installments over a three-year
period and expire ten years after the grant date. Beginning April
1, 2006, substantially all stock options granted vest in equal
annual installments over a four-year period and expire ten years
after the grant date.
For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008,
share-based compensation expense associated with the Companys
stock options recognized in the income statement is as follows (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
$ |
79 |
|
|
$ |
51 |
|
|
$ |
160 |
|
|
$ |
105 |
|
Selling and
administrative expense |
|
|
1,205 |
|
|
|
1,072 |
|
|
|
2,508 |
|
|
|
2,151 |
|
Research and development
expense |
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock option expense |
|
$ |
1,402 |
|
|
$ |
1,233 |
|
|
$ |
2,911 |
|
|
$ |
2,467 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock option expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007
and 2008 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company granted
stock options to purchase approximately 241,000 shares of the Companys Common
Stock, which vests in equal annual installments over a four-year period and
expire ten years from the date of grant. Options granted during the six
months ended June 30, 2008 had a weighted-average grant date fair value of
$16.70.
The total intrinsic value (actual gain) of options exercised during the six
months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $6.5 million. The total net cash
proceeds received from stock option exercises during the six months ended June
30, 2008 was $1.1 million.
-18-
A summary of the stock option plans as of June 30, 2008 follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Value |
|
Stock options |
|
Shares (000) |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Term (yrs) |
|
|
($000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at January 1,
2008 |
|
|
4,268 |
|
|
$ |
10.06 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
|
$ |
85,393 |
|
Granted |
|
|
241 |
|
|
|
27.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(292 |
) |
|
|
3.93 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,513 |
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
18.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
4,202 |
|
|
$ |
11.48 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
$ |
67,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
3,317 |
|
|
$ |
8.59 |
|
|
|
5.1 |
|
|
$ |
63,204 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before applicable income taxes and represents
the amount optionees would have received if all options had been exercised on the last business
day of the period indicated, based on our closing stock price.
As of June 30, 2008, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested
stock options, net of forfeitures, was approximately $8.6 million, before income taxes, and is
expected to be recognized over a weighted average of approximately 2.2 years.
Share Grants. Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units generally vest in equal annual
installments over a four-year period.
A summary of the status of our non-vested share grants as of June 30, 2008 follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant-Date |
|
|
Value |
|
Share Grants |
|
Shares (000) |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
($000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at January 1, 2008 |
|
|
1,018 |
|
|
$ |
18.34 |
|
|
$ |
30,602 |
|
Granted |
|
|
105 |
|
|
|
27.91 |
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(375 |
) |
|
|
15.77 |
|
|
|
9,342 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
26.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
720 |
|
|
$ |
20.78 |
|
|
$ |
19,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, there was
$0.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of share-based
compensation expense related to non-vested stock award
arrangements granted under the plans.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, there was
$1.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of share-based
compensation expense related to non-vested stock award
arrangements granted under the plans.
The total intrinsic value (actual gain) of restricted stock grants
vested during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately
$9.3 million.
As of June 30, 2008, total un-recognized share-based compensation
expense related to non-vested stock award arrangements, net of
forfeitures, was approximately $12.9 million, before income taxes,
and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of
approximately 2.2 years.
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NOTE LSegment and Geographic Information
An operating segment is defined as a component of an enterprise
about which separate financial information is available that is
evaluated regularly by the chief decision maker, or
decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and
in assessing performance. Our chief decision-making group
consists of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, Senior
Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Senior Vice President
of Finance. For financial reporting purposes, we operate in a
single segment, standard semiconductor products, through our
various manufacturing and distribution facilities. We aggregated
our products since the products are similar and have similar
economic characteristics, and the products are similar in
production process and share the same customer type.
Our primary operations include the domestic operations in North
America and the Far East. For reporting purposes, European sales,
which accounted for approximately 4.2% and 8.7% of total sales
for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively,
and approximately 4.3% and 7.4% of total sales for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively, are consolidated into
the domestic (North America) operations.
The accounting policies of the operations are the same as those
described in the summary of significant accounting policies in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location
of the market producing the revenues (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
Far East |
|
|
North America |
|
|
Segments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
121,240 |
|
|
$ |
29,943 |
|
|
$ |
151,183 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(48,585 |
) |
|
|
(6,315 |
) |
|
|
(54,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
72,655 |
|
|
$ |
23,628 |
|
|
$ |
96,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
$ |
97,658 |
|
|
$ |
12,766 |
|
|
$ |
110,424 |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
199,278 |
|
|
$ |
462,145 |
|
|
$ |
661,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
Far East |
|
|
North America |
|
|
Segments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
154,228 |
|
|
$ |
42,366 |
|
|
$ |
196,594 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(72,855 |
) |
|
|
(7,721 |
) |
|
|
(80,576 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
81,373 |
|
|
$ |
34,645 |
|
|
$ |
116,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
$ |
107,323 |
|
|
$ |
76,092 |
|
|
$ |
183,415 |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
344,715 |
|
|
$ |
609,862 |
|
|
$ |
954,577 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
Far East |
|
|
North America |
|
|
Segments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
231,907 |
|
|
$ |
60,666 |
|
|
$ |
292,573 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(93,395 |
) |
|
|
(10,875 |
) |
|
|
(104,270 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
138,512 |
|
|
$ |
49,791 |
|
|
$ |
188,303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
$ |
97,658 |
|
|
$ |
12,766 |
|
|
$ |
110,424 |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
199,278 |
|
|
$ |
462,145 |
|
|
$ |
661,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
Far East |
|
|
North America |
|
|
Segments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
292,698 |
|
|
$ |
72,222 |
|
|
$ |
364,920 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(137,402 |
) |
|
|
(15,920 |
) |
|
|
(153,322 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
155,296 |
|
|
$ |
56,302 |
|
|
$ |
211,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
$ |
107,323 |
|
|
$ |
76,092 |
|
|
$ |
183,415 |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
344,715 |
|
|
$ |
609,862 |
|
|
$ |
954,577 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Information
Revenues were derived from (billed to) customers located in the following countries. All
Others represents countries with less than 10% of the total revenues each (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
for the Three Months |
|
|
Percentage of |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
China |
|
$ |
37,047 |
|
|
$ |
34,983 |
|
|
|
38.5 |
% |
|
|
30.2 |
% |
Taiwan |
|
|
23,201 |
|
|
|
33,433 |
|
|
|
24.1 |
% |
|
|
28.8 |
% |
United States |
|
|
20,643 |
|
|
|
21,923 |
|
|
|
21.4 |
% |
|
|
18.9 |
% |
All Others |
|
|
15,392 |
|
|
|
25,679 |
|
|
|
16.0 |
% |
|
|
22.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
96,283 |
|
|
$ |
116,018 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
for the Six Months |
|
|
Percentage of |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
China |
|
$ |
62,039 |
|
|
$ |
61,085 |
|
|
|
32.9 |
% |
|
|
28.9 |
% |
Taiwan |
|
|
56,820 |
|
|
|
66,048 |
|
|
|
30.2 |
% |
|
|
31.2 |
% |
United States |
|
|
40,829 |
|
|
|
41,239 |
|
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
19.5 |
% |
All Others |
|
|
28,615 |
|
|
|
43,226 |
|
|
|
15.2 |
% |
|
|
20.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
188,303 |
|
|
$ |
211,598 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE M Business Acquisitions
Zetex Acquisition On June 9, 2008, the Company completed the
acquisition of all the outstanding ordinary capital stock of Zetex, a
company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales. The
shareholders of Zetex received 85.45 pence in cash per Zetex ordinary
share, valuing the fully diluted share capital of Zetex at approximately
U.S.$176.3 million (based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.9778),
excluding acquisition costs, fees and expenses.
As consideration for Zetex, the Company paid the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase price (net of cash acquired) |
|
$ |
149,143 |
|
Acquisition related costs |
|
|
3,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total purchase price |
|
$ |
152,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
-21-
In addition, in order to finance the acquisition, the Company entered into a loan for $165
million, which accrues interest at a floating rate of interest per annum equal to the sum of the
prevailing daily 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% (see Note N Margin Loan), secured by its ARS portfolio.
The results of operations of the Zetex acquisition have been included in the consolidated
financial statements from June 1, 2008. The purpose of this acquisition was to create revenue,
operating and cost synergies and to enhance the Companys leadership in discrete and analog
solutions. In addition, the Company believes that the acquisition will strengthen and broaden the
Companys product offerings, including entry into the LED lighting and automotive markets and
expand the Companys geographical footprint in the European markets.
Because Zetex was acquired late in the second quarter of 2008 and was a significant acquisition, it
will require a comprehensive review of asset values and liabilities, and a significant part of the
evaluation will take into consideration the integration of Zetex. A final determination of the
allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been made
and should be considered preliminary. The final determination is subject to the completion of a
comprehensive independent valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company is
in the process of an independent valuation and expects to have this valuation completed by 2008
year-end.
The following summarizes the preliminary (subject to final determination) allocation of the
purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of
acquisition:
|
|
|
|
|
Assets acquired: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
$ |
13,445 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
30,605 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
4,363 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
50,145 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
5,235 |
|
Other long-term assets |
|
|
136 |
|
Trademarks and other intangible assets |
|
|
7,991 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
85,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
$ |
196,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities assumed: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
6,057 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
|
16,154 |
|
Pension liability |
|
|
10,873 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
7,288 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
3,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
44,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total net assets acquired |
|
$ |
152,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the quarters ended
June 30, 2007 and 2008 have been prepared as if the acquisition of Zetex had occurred at January 1,
2007 and January 1, 2008, respectively for each quarter (in thousands, except per share data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Net revenues |
|
$ |
128,999 |
|
|
$ |
149,271 |
|
|
$ |
251,442 |
|
|
$ |
262,124 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
14,248 |
|
|
$ |
4,254 |
|
|
$ |
29,255 |
|
|
$ |
14,802 |
|
Net income per common shareBasic |
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
Net income per common
shareDiluted |
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
-22-
The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations do not purport to be indicative of
the results that would have been obtained if the above acquisition had actually occurred as of the
dates indicated or of those results that may be obtained in the future. The unaudited pro forma
consolidated results of operations do not include any adjustments to net income to give effect to
depreciation of property, plant and equipment acquired and amortization of intangible assets
acquired as the Company is undergoing an independent valuation of the assets and liabilities
acquired and is unable to determine what those effects would be. Upon completion of the valuation,
the Company intends to make adjustments for these items in future pro forma disclosures for Zetex.
These unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations were derived, in part, from the
historical consolidated financial statements of Zetex and other available information and
assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Note N Long-Term Borrowings Margin Loan
On March 31, 2008, the Company obtained from UBS Financial Services Inc. (UBS) an
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (Letter of Credit) in favor of Diodes-FabTech, in an
aggregate amount of $165 million.
In connection with the acquisition of Zetex (see Note M Business Acquisitions), the Company
drew $165 million, which accrues interest at a floating rate of interest per annum equal to the sum
of the prevailing daily 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% and is payable monthly. The margin loan is secured
by the Companys ARS and does not have a maturity date. The margin loan may be called if the value
of the ARS portfolio falls below 75% of the par value or below a required percentage of the par
value under applicable statutes, rules and regulations and may be called any time subject to the
discretion of UBS if UBS considers a margin call necessary for its protection. There are no
scheduled principal payments and the margin loan can be paid in part or in its entirety by the
Company at anytime without penalty. Management does not believe the margin loan will be called
within the next twelve months.
NOTE O Commitments
Purchase commitments As of June 30, 2008, we have approximately
$9.1 million in non-cancelable purchase contracts related to
capital expenditures, primarily for manufacturing equipment in
China.
NOTE P Defined Benefit Plan
In connection with the acquisition of Zetex (see Note M Business Acquisitions), the Company
has adopted a contributory defined benefit plan that covers certain employees in the United Kingdom
(U.K.) and Germany. The defined benefit plan is closed to new entrants and frozen with respect
to future benefit accruals. The retirement benefit is based on the final average compensation and
service of each eligible employee. On the acquisition date, the Company determined the fair value
of the defined benefit plan assets and plans to utilize an annual measurement date of December 31.
At subsequent measurement dates, defined benefit plan assets will be determined based on fair
value. Defined benefit plan assets consist primarily of high quality corporate bonds that are
denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and that have terms to maturity
approximating to the terms of the related pension liability. The net pension and supplemental
retirement benefit obligations and the related periodic costs are based on, among other things,
assumptions of the discount rate, estimated return on plan assets and mortality rates. These
obligations and related periodic costs are measured using actuarial techniques and assumptions. The
projected unit credit method is the actuarial cost method used to compute the pension liabilities
and related expenses.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net period benefit costs associated with the defined
benefit in accordance with SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and
Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132R), were
approximately $0.1 million. All unrecognized actuarial gains and losses, prior service costs and
accumulated other comprehensive income are eliminated and the balance sheet liability is set equal
to the funded status of the defined benefit plan at acquisition date.
-23-
The following tables set forth the benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets, and the
funded status of the Companys plans; the amounts recognized in the Companys financial statements;
and the principal weighted-average assumptions used for the six months ended June 30, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined |
|
|
|
Benefit Plan |
|
Change in benefit obligation: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance at date of acquisition |
|
$ |
123,599 |
|
Service cost |
|
|
34 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
675 |
|
Actuarial loss |
|
|
1,524 |
|
Benefits paid |
|
|
(229 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation at June 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
125,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
Change in plan assets: |
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at date of acquisition |
|
$ |
112,450 |
|
Actual return on plan assets |
|
|
(6,108 |
) |
Benefits paid |
|
|
(229 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at June 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
106,113 |
|
|
|
|
|
Funded
status at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
(19,490 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Based on an actuarial study preformed as of June 30, 2008, the plan is under-funded and a liability
of $19.5 million is reflected in the Companys consolidated financial statements as noncurrent
liabilities. The amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income was a net loss of
$8.5 million and the weighted-average discount rate assumption used to determine benefit
obligations as of June 30, 2008 was 6.7%.
The following are weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the
six months ended June 30, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
Discount rate |
|
|
6.6 |
% |
Expected long-term return on plan assets |
|
|
6.7 |
% |
The Company does not expect to make any contributions to the defined benefit plan during
fiscal year 2008. The Company adopted a payment plan that Zetex had in place with the trustees
of the defined benefit plan, in which the Company will pay approximately 1.0 million GBP
(approximately $2.0 million based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 2:1) every March from 2009 through
2012.
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NOTE Q Related Parties
We conduct business with one related party company, Lite-On
Semiconductor Corporation (LSC), and its subsidiaries and
affiliates, that owns 20.7% of our outstanding Common Stock as of
June 30, 2008, and one significant company, Zi Yun International
Pte., Ltd. (Zi Yun) (formerly Keylink International) (and its
subsidiaries and affiliates), our 5% joint venture partner in
Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai. For further details about
related parties, please see Note 16 of our notes to consolidated
financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2007
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors reviews all related
party transactions for potential conflict of interest situations on
an ongoing basis, in accordance with such procedures as the Audit
Committee may adopt from time to time. We believe that all related
party transactions are on terms no less favorable to us than would
be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation During the six months ended
June 30, 2007 and 2008, we sold silicon wafers to LSC totaling 6.8%
and 3.8% of our net sales, respectively, making LSC one of our
largest customers. Also for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and
2008, 11.2 % and 10.3%, respectively, of our net sales were from
discrete semiconductor products purchased from LSC for subsequent
sale by us, making LSC our largest outside supplier. We also rent
warehouse space in Hong Kong from a member of The Lite-On Group,
which also provides us with warehousing services at that location.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, we reimbursed this
entity in aggregate amounts of $0.3 million and $0.3 million,
respectively, for these items. We believe such transactions are on
terms no less favorable to us than could be obtained from
unaffiliated third parties.
Net sales to, and purchases from, LSC for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2008 were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
6,132 |
|
|
$ |
4,160 |
|
|
$ |
12,888 |
|
|
$ |
8,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases |
|
$ |
11,821 |
|
|
$ |
14,400 |
|
|
$ |
23,720 |
|
|
$ |
27,166 |
|
Zi Yun International Pte., Ltd. During the six months ended
June 30, 2007 and 2008, we sold silicon wafers to companies owned
by Zi Yun totaling 0.4% and 0.5% of our net sales, respectively.
Also for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, 1.6% and
1.4%, respectively, of our net sales were from discrete
semiconductor products purchased from companies owned by Zi Yun.
In addition, Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai lease their
manufacturing facilities from, and subcontract a portion of their
manufacturing process (metal plating and environmental services)
to, Zi Yun. We also pay a consulting fee to Zi Yun. For the six
months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, we paid Zi Yun an aggregate of
$4.3 million and $5.3 million, respectively, with respect to these
items. We believe such transactions are on terms no less favorable
to us than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
Net sales to, and purchases from, companies owned by Zi Yun for
three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008 were as follows
(in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Net sales |
|
$ |
835 |
|
|
$ |
317 |
|
|
$ |
835 |
|
|
$ |
994 |
|
Purchases |
|
$ |
950 |
|
|
$ |
1,588 |
|
|
$ |
1,921 |
|
|
$ |
3,410 |
|
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Accounts receivable from, and accounts payable to, LSC and Zi Yun
were as follows as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008 (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LSC |
|
$ |
3,526 |
|
|
$ |
3,392 |
|
Zi Yun International |
|
|
1,879 |
|
|
|
601 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,405 |
|
|
$ |
3,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LSC |
|
$ |
8,906 |
|
|
$ |
9,339 |
|
Zi Yun International |
|
|
4,229 |
|
|
|
4,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,135 |
|
|
$ |
13,724 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters addressed in
this Item 2 constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are subject to
a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below under the
heading Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the
Companys management. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
Act) provides certain safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are
made pursuant to the Act. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
release the results of any revisions to their forward-looking statements that may
be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect
the occurrence of unexpected events. Unless the context otherwise requires, the
words Diodes, the Company, we, us and our refer to Diodes Incorporated
and its subsidiaries.
This managements discussion should be read in conjunction with the managements
discussion included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2007, previously filed with Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Highlights For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
|
|
|
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased 20.5% over the prior year
same period to $116.0 million; |
|
|
|
|
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased 12.4% over prior year same
period to $211.6 million; |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased 29.1% over the prior
year same period to $39.6 million and gross margin increased 2.2% over the prior year same
period to 34.1%; |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased 18.8% over the prior year
same period to $71.5 million and gross margin increased 1.8% over the prior year same
period to 33.8%; |
|
|
|
|
Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased 38.0% over the
prior year same period to $17.1 million; |
|
|
|
|
Income from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased 16.6% over the
prior year same period to $30.6 million; |
|
|
|
|
On June 9, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Zetex plc (Zetex), which is expected
to result in revenue, operating and cost synergies; |
|
|
|
|
In connection with the acquisition of Zetex, we entered into a margin loan for $165
million. |
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Overview
We are a global supplier of application specific standard products within the broad discrete and
analog semiconductor markets. These products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs,
protection devices, functional specific arrays, power management devices including DC-DC
switching and linear voltage regulators, amplifiers and comparators, Hall effect sensors and
silicon wafers used to manufacture these products.
We design, manufacture and market these semiconductors for diverse end-use applications in the
consumer electronics, computing, industrial, communications and automotive sectors.
Semiconductors, which provide electronic signal amplification and switching functions, are basic
building-block electronic components that are incorporated into almost every electronic device.
We believe that our focus on standard semiconductor products provides us with a meaningful
competitive advantage relative to other semiconductor companies that provide a wider range of
semiconductor products.
We were incorporated in 1959 in California and reincorporated in Delaware in 1969. We are
headquartered in Dallas, Texas. We have two manufacturing facilities located in Shanghai, China,
one in Neuhaus, Germany and a joint venture facility in Chengdu, China, and our wafer fabrication
facilities are in Kansas City, Missouri and Manchester, England. Our sales, marketing,
engineering and logistical centers are located in Westlake Village, California; Taipei, Taiwan;
Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; Manchester, England; and Hong Kong. We have strengthened our
product design centers in Dallas, San Jose, Shanghai, England, Germany and Taiwan to position our
design engineers to work more closely with our customers and enable us to deliver a stream of
innovative solutions in our targeted product categories. We also have regional sales offices
and/or representatives in: Derbyshire, England, Toulouse, France, Frankfurt, Germany, and in
various cities in the U.S.
We generate a substantial portion of our net sales through the sale of discrete and analog
semiconductor products designed and manufactured by third parties or us. We also generate a
portion of our net sales from outsourcing manufacturing capacity to third parties and from the
sale of silicon wafers to manufacturers of discrete semiconductor components. We serve customers
across diversified industries, including the consumer electronics, computing, industrial,
communications and automotive markets.
Our
strategy is to continue to enhance our position as a global supplier of standard
semiconductor products, and to continue to add other product lines, such as power management
products, using our packaging technology capability.
As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the
principal elements of our strategy include the following:
|
|
|
Continue to rapidly introduce innovative discrete and analog semiconductor
products; |
|
|
|
|
Expand our available market opportunities; |
|
|
|
|
Maintain intense customer focus; |
|
|
|
|
Enhance cost competitiveness; and |
|
|
|
|
Pursue selective strategic acquisitions. |
In implementing these strategies, the following factors have affected, and, we believe, will
continue to affect, our results of operations:
|
|
|
Since 1998, we have experienced increases in the demand for our products, and substantial
pressure from our customers and competitors to reduce the selling price of our products. We
expect future increases in net income to result primarily from increases in sales volume and
improvements in product mix in order to offset any reduced average selling prices of our
products. |
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, our revenue reflects seasonality combined with the
impact of the overall weakening economy, in particular on key targeted end-equipment in the
consumer and computing markets, as well as our foundry and subcontracting business, which showed
greater weakness than our core revenue drivers. |
|
|
|
|
Our net sales were derived from new products introduced within the last three years, comprising
of 35.1% and 36.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively, compared to
28.2% in 2006. The significant increase in new products primarily resulted from the Anachip and
Zetex acquisitions. We expect new products to generally have gross profit margins that are higher
than the margins of our standard products. We expect net sales derived from new products to
increase in absolute terms, although our net sales of new products as a percentage of our net
sales will depend on the demand for our standard products, as well as our product mix. |
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the percentage of our net sales derived from our Asian
subsidiaries was 73.4%, compared to 73.6% in the same period last year. We expect our net sales
to the Asian market to increase as a percentage of our total net sales as a result of our
customers continuing to shift their manufacturing of electronic products from the U.S. to Asia,
although, the Zetex acquisition will begin to add significant revenue in Europe. |
-27-
|
|
|
Our gross profit margin was 33.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to 32.0% in
the same period last year. Our gross margin percentage was higher than the same period last year
as average selling prices remained flat and average unit cost decreased for the six months ended
June 30, 2008 due to improvement of manufacturing efficiency. In 2007, we completed the move of
our analog product from Taiwan to our China manufacturing facilities to increase the gross margin
on this product line. Future gross profit margins will depend primarily on our product mix, cost
savings, and the demand for our products. |
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008, we had invested approximately $198 million in our Asian manufacturing
facilities. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, we invested approximately $25.8 million in
capital expenditures, primarily in our Asian manufacturing facilities. For 2008, we anticipate
total capital expenditures of approximately 10-12% of annual revenue and we expect to continue to
invest in our manufacturing facilities, although the amount to be invested will depend on product
demand and new product developments. |
|
|
|
|
We have increased our investment in research and development from $6.1 million, or 3.2% of net
sales, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $9.2 million, or 4.3% of net sales, for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 primarily as a result of the Zetex acquisition. We continue to seek to
hire qualified engineers who fit our focus on proprietary semiconductor processes and packaging
technologies. We expect research and development expenses to be approximately 5% to 6% of net
sales, which will enable us to bring additional proprietary devices to the market. |
Recent Acquisitions
Zetex Acquisition
On June 9, 2008 we acquired Zetex. See Note M Business
Acquisitions to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements for detailed information regarding this acquisition.
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2008
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
percentage that certain items in the statement of income bear to
net sales and the percentage dollar increase (decrease) of such
items from period to period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of Net Sales |
|
Percentage Dollar |
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
Increase (Decrease) |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
07 to 08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
20.5 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
(68.1 |
) |
|
|
(65.9 |
) |
|
|
16.5 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
31.9 |
|
|
|
34.1 |
|
|
|
29.1 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
(19.1 |
) |
|
|
(19.0 |
) |
|
|
20.7 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
12.8 |
|
|
|
15.1 |
|
|
|
41.6 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
|
(40.4 |
) |
Interest expenses |
|
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
|
(2.0 |
) |
|
|
34.7 |
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(1.0 |
) |
|
|
(1,793.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes and minority interest |
|
|
15.6 |
|
|
|
14.3 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
Income tax provision |
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
|
|
25.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before minority interest |
|
|
13.3 |
|
|
|
11.9 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
23.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
12.7 |
|
|
|
11.3 |
|
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following discussion explains in greater detail our
consolidated operating results and financial condition for the
three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the three months
ended June 30, 2007. This discussion should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report (in
thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Net Sales |
|
$ |
96,283 |
|
|
$ |
116,018 |
|
Net sales increased approximately $19.7 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period last year.
The 20.5% increase in net sales represents an approximately 16.6%
increase in units sold with a 3.3% increase in average selling
prices (ASP). The revenue increase for the three months ended
June 30, 2008 was attributable to sales increases in all industry
segments, primarily due to the Zetex acquisition, partially offset
by an overall weaker global economy, as well as our foundry and
subcontracting business, which is showing greater weakness than our
core revenue drivers. Significant price pressure and an
unfavorable commodity-based product mix also affected sales for the
three months ended June 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
65,605 |
|
|
$ |
76,400 |
|
Gross profit |
|
$ |
30,678 |
|
|
$ |
39,618 |
|
Gross profit margin |
|
|
31.9 |
% |
|
|
34.1 |
% |
Cost of goods sold increased approximately $10.8 million, or 16.5%,
for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same
period last year. As a percent of sales, cost of goods sold
decreased to 65.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2008
compared to 68.1% in the same period last year and our average unit
cost (AUP) decreased 0.2%. As per SFAS 123R, included in cost of
goods sold was $0.1 million of non-cash, stock option compensation
expense related to our manufacturing facilities for both the three
months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2008, gross profit increased by
approximately $8.9 million, or 29.1%, compared to the same period
last year. Gross margin increased to 34.1% for the three months
ended June 30, 2008, compared to 31.9% for the same period last
year, due primarily to (i) the ASP increase and AUP decrease
related to improved manufacturing efficiency, (ii) demand-induced
changes in product mix and (iii) the acquisition of Zetex.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(SG&A) |
|
$ |
13,397 |
|
|
$ |
17,127 |
|
SG&A for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased
approximately $3.7 million, or 27.8%, compared to the same period
last year, due primarily to (i) $2.1 million increase in wages and
related benefits, including share-based compensation, associated
with increased sales and the acquisition of Zetex and (ii) $0.9
million increase in building maintenance and utilities expenses
including additional costs due to the Zetex acquisition. SG&A as a
percentage of sales, increased to 14.8% for the three months ended
June 30, 2008, compared to 13.9% in the same period last year, due
to higher revenue in the second quarter of 2008. As per SFAS 123R,
included in SG&A expenses was $1.2 million and $1.1 million of
non-cash, stock option compensation expense for the three months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Research and development expenses (R&D) |
|
$ |
3,156 |
|
|
$ |
4,994 |
|
Investment in R&D for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $5.0
million, an increase of approximately $1.8 million from the same
period last year due primarily to (i) $1.3 million increase in
wages and related benefits as a result of hiring additional
engineers and the acquisition of Zetex, (ii) $0.5 million increase
in building maintenance and utilities expense including additional
costs due to the Zetex acquisition. R&D, as a percentage of sales,
was 4.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared 3.3% in
the same period last year. Included in R&D expenses was $0.1
million of non-cash, SFAS 123R stock option compensation expense
for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Interest income |
|
$ |
4,285 |
|
|
$ |
2,554 |
|
Interest income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2008
to $2.6 million, compared to $4.3 million in the same period last
year, due primarily to less interest income earned on
available-for-sale securities purchased with the proceeds from the
$230 million convertible bonds. Interest income for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 has been impacted by the continued
turmoil in the credit markets, and in particular with the ARS.
Since mid-February, all of our ARS portfolio auctions have failed
and may continue to fail in the future. With the decline in the
overall market interest rates, as well as our failed ARS auctions,
we expect a weighted average interest rate on the ARS to continue
to decline in the third quarter of 2008, as compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Interest expense |
|
$ |
1,696 |
|
|
$ |
2,285 |
|
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was
approximately $2.3 million, compared to $1.7 million in the same
period last year. Interest expense is primarily associated with
interest expense related to the $230 million-2.25% convertible
bonds and the margin loan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Other income (expense) |
|
$ |
72 |
|
|
$ |
(1,202 |
) |
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Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.2
million, compared to other income of $0.1 million in the same
period last year. Included in other expense for the three months
ended June 30, 2008 was $1.2 million foreign currency transaction
loss primarily due to $1.5 million loss from forward contract
hedging related to hedging the Zetex acquisition purchase price and
$0.3 million foreign currency transaction gain due to Taiwan
currency and China currency exchange rate changes during the
period. The other income for the three months ended June 30, 2007
was an approximate $0.1 million foreign currency gain due primarily
to Taiwan currency and China currency exchange rate changes during
the periods.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Income tax provision |
|
$ |
2,221 |
|
|
$ |
2,781 |
|
We recognized income tax expense of $2.8 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, resulting in an effective tax rate of
16.8%, as compared to 14.8% in the same period last year. Income
taxes for interim periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 have been
included in the accompanying financial statements on the basis of
an estimated annual effective rate. The increase in the effective
tax rate was the result of the higher income tax rate on
Diodes-Zetexs earnings and an increased income tax rate on our
China subsidiaries, partially offset by lower quarterly income in
the U.S. and higher income in lower-taxed jurisdictions. We
continue to take advantage of available strategies to optimize our
tax rate across the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Minority interest |
|
$ |
546 |
|
|
$ |
675 |
|
Minority interest represented the minority investors share of the
earnings of Diodes-China, Diodes-Shanghai and Diodes-Anachip for
the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The investment in
the subsidiaries and their equity balances are eliminated in the
consolidation of our financial statements, and the activities of
Diodes-China, Diodes-Shanghai and Diodes-Anachip are included
therein. As of June 30, 2008, we had 95% controlling interests in
Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai, and a 99.81% controlling interest
in Anachip.
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2008
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
percentage that certain items in the statement of income bear to
net sales and the percentage dollar increase (decrease) of such
items from period to period.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of Net Sales |
|
Percentage Dollar |
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
Increase (Decrease) |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
07 to 08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.4 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
(68.0 |
) |
|
|
(66.2 |
) |
|
|
9.3 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
32.0 |
|
|
|
33.8 |
|
|
|
18.8 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
(18.0 |
) |
|
|
(19.1 |
) |
|
|
19.2 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
14.0 |
|
|
|
14.7 |
|
|
|
18.3 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
(3.8 |
) |
Interest expenses |
|
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
|
(1.9 |
) |
|
|
16.4 |
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
|
2,524.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes and minority interest |
|
|
16.5 |
|
|
|
15.9 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
|
Income tax provision |
|
|
(2.6 |
) |
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before minority interest |
|
|
13.9 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
|
|
|
9.1 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
33.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
13.4 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following discussion explains in greater detail our
consolidated operating results and financial condition for the
six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the six months ended
June 30, 2007. This discussion should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report (in thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Net Sales |
|
$ |
188,303 |
|
|
$ |
211,598 |
|
Net sales increased approximately $23.3 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period last year. The
12.4% increase in net sales represents an approximately 13.9%
increase in units sold partially offset by a 1.3% decrease in ASP.
The revenue increase for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was
attributable to sales increases in all industry segments mainly due
to Zetex acquisition, partially offset by an overall weakening of
the global economy, as well as our foundry and subcontracting
business, which is showing greater weakness than our core revenue
drivers. Significant price pressure and an unfavorable
commodity-based product mix also affected sales for the six months
ended June 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
128,102 |
|
|
$ |
140,064 |
|
Gross profit |
|
$ |
60,201 |
|
|
$ |
71,534 |
|
Gross profit margin |
|
|
32.0 |
% |
|
|
33.8 |
% |
Cost of goods sold increased approximately $12.0 million, or 9.3%,
for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period
last year. As a percent of sales, cost of goods sold decreased to
66.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 68.0% in
the same period last year and our average unit cost (AUP)
decreased 4.0%. As per SFAS 123R, included in cost of goods sold
was $0.2 million and $0.1 million of non-cash, stock option
compensation expense related to our manufacturing facilities for
the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2008, gross profit increased by
approximately $11.3 million, or 18.8%, compared to the same period
last year. Gross margin increased to 33.8% for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, compared to 32.0% for the same period last
year, due primarily to (i) the AUP decline exceeding the ASP
decline related to improved manufacturing efficiency (ii)
demand-induced changes in product mix and (iii) the acquisition of
Zetex.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(SG&A) |
|
$ |
26,075 |
|
|
$ |
31,786 |
|
SG&A for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased approximately
$5.7 million, or 21.9%, compared to the same period last year, due
primarily to (i) $3.2 million increase in wages and related
benefits, including share-based compensation, associated with
increased sales and the acquisition of Zetex and (ii) $1.1 million
increase in building maintenance and utilities expenses including
additional cost due to the Zetex acquisition. SG&A, as a
percentage of sales, increased to 15.0% for the six months ended
June 30, 2008, compared to 13.8% in the same period last year. As
per SFAS 123R, included in SG&A expenses was $2.5 million and $2.2
million of non-cash, stock option compensation expense for the six
months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Research and development expenses (R&D) |
|
$ |
6,101 |
|
|
$ |
8,730 |
|
Investment in R&D in the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $8.7
million, an increase of approximately $2.6 million from the same
period last year due primarily to (i) $1.9 million increase in
wages and related benefits as a result of hiring additional
engineers and the acquisition of Zetex, (ii) $0.5 million increase
in building maintenance and utilities expense including additional
costs due to the Zetex acquisition. R&D, as a percentage of sales,
was 4.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared 3.2% in
the same period last year. Included in R&D expenses was $0.2
million of non-cash, SFAS 123R stock option compensation expense
for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Interest income |
|
$ |
8,320 |
|
|
$ |
8,002 |
|
Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $8.0
million, compared to $8.3 million in the same period in 2007, due
primarily to interest income earned on available-for-sale
securities purchased with the proceeds from the $230 million
convertible bonds. Interest income for the first six months of
2008 has been impacted by the continued turmoil in the credit
markets, and in particular with the ARS. Since mid-February, all
of our ARS portfolio auctions have failed and may continue to fail
in the future. With the decline in the overall market interest
rates, as well as our failed ARS auctions, we expect a weighted
average interest rate on the ARS to continue to decline in the
third quarter of 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30,
2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Interest expense |
|
$ |
3,421 |
|
|
$ |
3,983 |
|
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was
approximately $4.0 million, compared to $3.4 million in the same
period last year. Interest expense is primarily associated with
interest expense related to the $230 million-2.25% convertible
bonds and the margin loan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Other income (expense) |
|
$ |
(56 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,496 |
) |
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Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.1
million, compared to $0.1 million for the same period last year.
Included in other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008
was approximately $1.5 million of loss from forward contract
hedging related to hedging the Zetex acquisition purchase price.
Included in other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2007
was approximately $0.3 million of foreign currency losses, due
primarily to Taiwan currency and China currency exchange rate
changes during the periods.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Income tax provision |
|
$ |
4,879 |
|
|
$ |
4,996 |
|
We recognized income tax expense of $5.0 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, resulting in an effective tax rate of 14.9%,
as compared to 15.7% in the same period last year. Income taxes for
interim periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 have been included in
the accompanying financial statements on the basis of an estimated
annual effective rate. The decrease in the effective tax rate was
the result of lower quarterly income in the U.S. and higher income
in lower-taxed jurisdictions, partially offset by the higher income
tax rate on Diodes-Zetexs earnings and an increased income tax
rate at our China subsidiaries. We continue to take advantage of
available strategies to optimize our tax rate across the
jurisdictions in which we operate.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
Minority interest |
|
$ |
961 |
|
|
$ |
1,279 |
|
Minority interest represented the minority investors share of the
earnings of Diodes-China, Diodes-Shanghai and Diodes-Anachip for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The investment in the
subsidiaries and their equity balances are eliminated in the
consolidation of our financial statements, and the activities of
Diodes-China, Diodes-Shanghai and Diodes-Anachip are included
therein. As of June 30, 2008, we had 95% controlling interests in
Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai, and a 99.81% controlling interest
in Anachip.
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Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash, funds from operations
and borrowings under our credit facilities. Our primary liquidity
requirements have been to meet our inventory and capital
expenditure needs and to fund on-going operations. At December 31,
2007 and June 30, 2008, our working capital was $451.8 million and
$196.7 million, respectively. Our working capital decreased in the
first six months of 2008 due to the re-classification of our
available-for-sale securities from current assets to long-term
assets as a result of the current lack of liquidity for the ARS.
We expect cash generated by our U.S. and international operations,
together with existing cash, cash equivalents, and available credit
facilities to be sufficient to cover cash needs for working capital
and capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months. Cash and
cash equivalents, the conversion of other working-capital items and
borrowings are expected to be sufficient to fund on-going
operations.
At June 30, 2008, we had $320.7 million of ARS. With the liquidity
issues experienced in the global credit and capital markets, our
ARS have experienced multiple failed auctions. While we continue to
earn and receive interest on these investments at the maximum
contractual rate, the estimated fair values of these ARS no longer
approximates par value. As of June 30, 2008, we recorded unrealized
losses of $16.5 million (net of $9.6 million tax effect) in other
comprehensive loss for ARS with declines in value from December 31,
2007 deemed to be temporary.
If uncertainties in the credit and capital markets continue or
these markets deteriorate further we may incur additional value
decreases (realized or unrealized) to our ARS investment portfolio,
which could negatively affect our financial condition, financial
flexibility, cash flow and reported earnings.
On October 5, 2006, we issued $230 million in aggregate principal
amount of convertible senior notes due on October 1, 2026. We
received approximately $224.0 in net proceeds from this debt
offering and our intent was to use the net proceeds from this
offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes,
including acquisitions. We have subsequently invested the
proceeds primarily in ARS, which is discussed above.
Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and
2008 were $27.3 million and $25.8 million, respectively. Our
capital expenditures for these periods were primarily related to
manufacturing expansion in our facilities in China. Capital
expenditures in the first six months of 2008 were 12.2% of
revenue, which is in line with our 10-12% full-year estimate.
Discussion of Cash Flow
Cash and cash equivalents increased from $56.2 million at December
31, 2007, to $86.1 million at June 30, 2008 primarily from cash
generated by operating activities.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended
June 30, 2008 was $23.2 million, resulting primarily from $27.3
million of net income in the period, as well as $17.6 million in
depreciation and amortization. Net cash provided by operating
activities was $32.2 million for the same period last year. Net
cash provided by operating activities decreased $9.0 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period last
year. This decrease resulted primarily from an approximately $17.0
million increase in assets, partially offset by a $1.1 million
increase in liabilities, $2.0 million increase in net income and a
$4.5 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense. We
continue to closely monitor our credit terms with our customers,
while at times providing extended terms, primarily required by our
customers in Asia and Europe.
Investing Activities
Net cash used by investing activities was $175.3 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $42.1 million for the
same period last year. The $133.2 million increase in net cash used
by investing activities resulted primarily from an approximately
$153.0 million increase in acquisitions, net of cash acquired,
partially offset by a decrease of $21.6 million in investment in
available-for-sale securities.
Financing Activities
Our financing activities include net borrowings, share issuances
and excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises. Net
cash provided by financing activities totaled $181.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $3.5 million in the
same period last year. This increase is primarily the result of
$165.0 million draw on the margin loan in connection with the
acquisition of Zetex and a $15.4 million increase in advances on
line of credit.
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Debt Instruments
On March 28, 2008, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to
its U.S. credit agreement with Union Bank (Fourth Amended Credit
Agreement or Revolving Credit Agreement). Under the Fourth
Amended Credit Agreement, the Company now has available a
revolving credit commitment of up to $22.5 million (increased from
$20.0 million), including a $5.0 million letter of credit
sub-facility and a term loan facility of $5.0 million. As of June
30, 2008, the Company had $0.8 million outstanding under the
revolving credit commitment, and there was $2.4 million
outstanding under the term loan. The purpose of the revolving
credit facility is to provide cash for domestic working capital
purposes, and to fund permitted acquisitions.
Any amounts borrowed under the Union Bank credit facility are
collateralized by all of our U.S. accounts, instruments, chattel
paper, documents, general intangibles, inventory, equipment,
furniture and fixtures, pursuant to security agreements in
connection with these credit arrangements. Any amounts borrowed
under the Union Bank credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus
1.15%. At June 30, 2008, the effective rate under both agreements
was 4.23%.
The Revolving Credit Agreement contains covenants that require us
to maintain a leverage ratio not greater than 3.25 to 1.0, an
interest expense coverage ratio of not less than 2.0 to 1 and a
current ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1. The agreement also
requires us to achieve a net profit before taxes, as of the last
day of each fiscal quarter, for the two consecutive fiscal quarters
ending on that date of not less than $1. The Revolving Credit
Agreement permits us to pay dividends to our stockholders to the
extent that any such dividends declared or paid in any fiscal year
do not exceed an amount equal to 50% of our net profit after taxes
for such fiscal year. However, this agreement limits our ability
to dispose of some assets, incur additional indebtedness, engage in
liquidation or merger, acquisition, partnership or other
combination (except permitted acquisitions). The Revolving Credit
Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties,
affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The term
loan does not contain any financial or negative covenants; however,
a default under our Revolving Credit Agreement will cause a
cross-default under the term loan. Due to the margin loan used to
finance the Zetex acquisition, we received a covenant waiver from
Union Bank for the leverage ratio covenant; therefore, as of June
30, 2008, we were in compliance with the bank covenants.
On March 31, 2008, the Company obtained from UBS Financial Services
Inc. an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (Letter of Credit)
in favor of Diodes-FabTech, in an aggregate amount of $165 million,
available for payment to the order of the beneficiary on demand.
Draws under the Letter of Credit will be deemed to be a margin loan
against our approximately $320 million of ARS.
On June 9, 2008, in connection with the acquisition of Zetex, the
Company drew $165 million under the Letter of Credit, which accrues
interest at a floating rate of interest per annum equal to the sum
of the prevailing daily 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% and is payable
monthly. See Note N to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for detailed information regarding the margin loan.
As of June 30, 2008, our Asia subsidiaries have available lines of
credit of up to an aggregate of $36.8 million, with several Chinese
and Taiwanese financial institutions. These lines of credit, except
for one Taiwanese credit facility, are collateralized by each
subsidiarys premises, are unsecured, uncommitted and, in some
instances, may be repayable on demand. Loans under these lines of
credit bear interest at LIBOR or similar indices plus a specified
margin. At June 30, 2008, $3.0 million was outstanding on these
lines of credit.
In October, 2006, we issued and sold convertible senior notes with
an aggregate principal amount of $230 million due 2026 (Notes),
which pay 2.25% interest per annum on the principal amount of the
notes, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of
each year, beginning on April 1, 2007. Interest will accrue on the
notes from and including October 12, 2006 or from and including the
last date in respect of which interest has been paid or provided
for, as the case may be, to, but excluding, the next interest
payment date or maturity date, as the case may be. Commencing with
the six-month period beginning October 1, 2011, and for each
six-month period thereafter, we will, on the interest payment date
for such interest period, pay contingent interest to the holders of
the notes under certain circumstances and in amounts described in
the indenture.
Note holders may require us to repurchase all or a portion of their
notes upon a fundamental change (as defined) at a repurchase price
in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be
repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but
excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. Future minimum
interest payments related to the Notes as of December 31, 2007 are
$5.2 million for each year from 2008 through 2011. Future minimum
payments related to the Notes as of June 30, 2008 through 2011 and
thereafter include $75.0 million in interest and $230 million in
principal for a total of $305.0 million.
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In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we incurred
approximately $6.2 million of issuance costs, which primarily
consisted of investment banker fees, legal and accounting fees.
These costs are classified within other assets and are amortized as
a component of interest expense using the straight-line method over
the life of the Notes from issuance through October 12, 2011.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any transactions, arrangements and other
relationships with unconsolidated entities that will affect our
liquidity or capital resources. We have no special purpose
entities that provided off-balance sheet financing, liquidity or
market or credit risk support, nor do we engage in leasing, swap
agreements, or outsource of research and development services, that
could expose us to liability that is not reflected on the face of
our financial statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates,
including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves and income
taxes, among others. Our estimates are based upon historical experiences, market trends and financial forecasts
and projections, and upon various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the
circumstances and at that certain point in time. Actual results may differ, significantly at times, from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies and estimates affect the significant estimates and
judgments we use in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, and may involve a higher degree of
judgment and complexity than others.
Our critical accounting policies, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007, relate to revenue recognition, inventories, accounting for income taxes, allowance for
doubtful accounts, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets and share based compensation. There have been no
material changes to our critical accounting policies since December 31, 2007, except for the changes described
below.
Short-term and Long-term Investments
Our investments consist primarily of ARS, all of which are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale
securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a
separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Available-for-sale securities with remaining
maturities of less than one year, and those identified by management at time of purchase for funding operations
in less than one year, are classified as short-term, and all other available-for-securities are classified as
long-term. Unrealized losses are charged against net earnings when a decline in fair value is determined to be
other-than-temporary.
We review our ARS for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities, and related guidance issued by the FASB and SEC in order to determine the classification of
the decline in fair value as temporary or other-than-temporary.
In evaluating the fair value of the individual ARS, we classified such decline in fair value as temporary, and
thus recorded the $16.5 million unrealized loss (net of $9.6 million tax effect) in other comprehensive loss as
of June 30, 2008. The differentiating factors between temporary and other-than-temporary are primarily the length
of the time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and
near-term prospects of the issuer and our intent and ability to retain our investment in the issuer for a period
of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. See Note F to Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for further information regarding our ARS.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate our income
taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves using an asset and liability
approach whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for differences in the financial reporting
bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities. Significant management judgment is required in determining
our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities. Management continually evaluates its
deferred tax asset as to whether it is likely that the deferred tax assets will be realized. If management ever
determined that our deferred tax asset was not likely to be realized, a write-down of the asset would be required
and would be reflected as an expense in the accompanying period.
We are involved in various tax matters, some of whose outcome is uncertain. For purposes of evaluating whether or
not a tax position is uncertain (i) we presume the tax position will be examined by the relevant taxing authority
that has full knowledge of all relevant information, (ii) technical merits of a tax position are derived from
authorities such as legislation and statutes, legislative intent, regulations, rulings and case law and their
applicability to the facts and circumstances of the tax position, and (iii) each tax position is evaluated
without consideration of the possibility of offset or aggregation with other tax positions taken. A tax benefit
from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the position is
sustainable, based on its technical merits, and the tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of
tax benefits that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority
having full knowledge of all relevant information.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, we
recorded an approximate $2.0 million increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, primarily related
to our foreign subsidiaries, which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained
earnings.
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Fair Value Measurements
As stated in Note A Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Standards, on January 1, 2008, we adopted the
methods of fair value as described in SFAS 157 to value ARS portfolio investments. SFAS 157, among other things,
defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures for each
major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. SFAS 157
clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is
market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing an assets or liability. SFAS 157 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the
inputs used in measuring fair value as following:
Level 1 Observable inputs such as quoted prices inactive market.
Level 2 Inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to
develop its own assumptions.
Due to lack of observable market quotes on our ARS portfolio, the fair value presented for the ARS is based on
third-party information and were determined using proprietary models based upon well-recognized financial
principles and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions. The valuation model relies
exclusively on Level 3 inputs including those that are based on the expected cash flow streams, the underlying
financial condition and credit quality of the issuer and bond insurer, and the maturity of the securities, as
well as the market activity of similar securities. The valuation of our ARS investment portfolio is subject to
uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Factors that may impact our valuation include changes to credit
rating of the securities as well as to the underlying assets supporting those securities, rates of default of the
underlying assets, underlying collateral value, discount rates, counterpart risk and ongoing strength and quality
of market credit and liquidity.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note A to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for detailed information
regarding the status of recently issued accounting pronouncements.
Available Information
Our Internet address is http://www.diodes.com. We make available,
free of charge through our Internet website, our Annual Reports on
Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form
8-K, proxy statements, and amendments to those reports filed or
furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as
soon as reasonably practicable after such material is
electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the SEC). To support our global
customer-base, particularly in Asia and Europe, our website is
language-selectable into English, Chinese, and Korean, giving us an
effective marketing tool for worldwide markets. With its extensive
online Product (Parametric) Catalog with advanced search
capabilities, our website facilitates quick and easy product
selection. Our website provides easy access to worldwide sales
contacts and customer support, and incorporates a
distributor-inventory check to provide component inventory
availability and a small order desk for overnight sample
fulfillment. Our website also provides access to investor
financial information, including SEC filings and press releases, as
well as stock quotes and information on corporate governance
compliance.
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Cautionary Statement for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We generally identify
forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as may,
will, could, should, potential, continue, expect,
intend, plan, estimate, anticipate, believe, or similar
phrases or the negatives of such terms. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties,
including those discussed under Risks Related To Our Business and
elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our
management. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
(the Act) provides certain safe harbor provisions for
forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made on
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made pursuant to the Act.
All forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q are subject to, in addition to the other matters
described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, a variety of
significant risks and uncertainties. The following discussion
highlights some of these risks and uncertainties. Further, from
time to time, information provided by us or statements made by our
employees may contain forward-looking information. There can be no
assurance that actual results or business conditions will not
differ materially from those set forth or suggested in such
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors,
including those discussed below.
For more detailed discussion of these factors, see the Risk
Factors discussion in Item 1A of the Companys most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and in Part II, Item 1A of this report. The
forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this report, and the
Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Risk Factors
Risks Related To Our Business
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Downturns in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry or changes in end-market demand
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The semiconductor business is highly competitive, and increased competition may harm our
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We receive a significant portion of our net sales from a single customer. In addition,
this customer is also our largest external supplier and is a related party. The loss of
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Delays in initiation of production at new facilities, implementing new production
techniques or resolving problems associated with technical equipment malfunctions could
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We are and will continue to be under continuous pressure from our customers and
competitors to reduce the price of our products, which could adversely affect our growth
and profit margins. |
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Our customer orders are subject to cancellation or modification usually with no penalty.
High volumes of order cancellation or reductions in quantities ordered could adversely
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New technologies could result in the development of new products by our competitors and
a decrease in demand for our products, and we may not be able to develop new products to
satisfy changes in demand, which could result in a decrease in net sales and loss of market
share. |
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We may be subject to claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights
or demands that we license third-party technology, which could result in significant
expense and reduction in our intellectual property rights. |
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We depend on third-party suppliers for timely deliveries of raw materials, parts and
equipment, as well as finished products from other manufacturers, and our results of
operations could be adversely affected if we are unable to obtain adequate supplies in a
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If we do not succeed in continuing to vertically integrate our business, we will not
realize the cost and other efficiencies we anticipate and our ability to compete, profit
margins and results of operations may suffer. |
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Part of our growth strategy involves identifying and acquiring companies with
complementary product lines or customers. We may be unable to identify suitable acquisition
candidates or consummate desired acquisitions and, if we do make any acquisitions, we may
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We are subject to many environmental laws and regulations that could affect our
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Our products may be found to be defective and, as a result, product liability claims may
be asserted against us, which may harm our business and our reputation with our customers. |
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We may fail to attract or retain the qualified technical, sales, marketing and
management personnel required to operate our business successfully. |
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We may not be able to maintain our growth or achieve future growth and such growth may
place a strain on our management and on our systems and resources. |
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Our business may be adversely affected by obsolete inventories as a result of changes in
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If OEMs do not design our products into their applications, a portion of our net sales
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We rely heavily on our internal electronic information and communications systems, and
any system outage could adversely affect our business and results of operations. |
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We are subject to interest rate risk that could have an adverse effect on our cost of
working capital and interest expenses. |
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We have a significant amount of debt following the offering of our convertible senior
notes. Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations and our ability to meet our payment obligations under
the notes and our other debt. |
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It is likely that the liquidity of our ARS will continue to be limited, which could
adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and acquisitions, and may require us to
record losses on these securities. |
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Our margin loan with UBS Financial Services, Inc. (UBS) may be called at any time
subject to the discretion of UBS if UBS considers a margin loan call necessary for UBS
protection, or if the value of our ARS falls below 75% of the outstanding margin loan
balance or a required percentage of the outstanding margin loan balance under certain
applicable statutes, rules and regulations, which could severely impact our liquidity. |
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The value of our benefit plan assets and liabilities is based on estimates and
assumptions, which may prove inaccurate. |
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If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls or discover material
weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to report
our financial results accurately or detect fraud, which could harm our business and the
trading price of our Common Stock. |
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Terrorist attacks, or threats or occurrences of other terrorist activities whether in
the United States or internationally may affect the markets in which our Common Stock
trades, the markets in which we operate and our profitability. |
Risks Related To Our International Operations
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Our international operations subject us to risks that could adversely affect our
operations. |
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We have significant operations and assets in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and, as a
result, will be subject to risks inherent in doing business in those jurisdictions,
which may adversely affect our financial performance. |
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We are subject to foreign currency risk as a result of our international operations. |
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We may not continue to receive preferential tax treatment in Asia, thereby
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The distribution of any earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. may be
subject to U.S. income taxes, thus reducing our net income. |
Risks Related To Our Common Stock
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Variations in our quarterly operating results may cause our stock price to be
volatile. |
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We may enter into future acquisitions and take certain actions in connection with
such acquisitions that could affect the price of our Common Stock. |
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Our directors, executive officers and significant stockholders hold a substantial
portion of our Common Stock, which may lead to conflicts with other stockholders over
corporate transactions and other corporate matters. |
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We were formed in 1959, and our early corporate records are incomplete. As a result,
we may have difficulty in assessing and defending against claims relating to rights to
our Common Stock purporting to arise during periods for which our records are
incomplete. |
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Conversion of our convertible senior notes will dilute the ownership interest of
existing shareholders, including holders who had previously converted their notes. |
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The repurchase rights and the increased conversion rate triggered by a make-whole
fundamental change could discourage a potential acquirer. |
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Certain provisions of Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
may delay or prevent a takeover attempt that may have resulted in a premium over the
market price for our shares. |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our exposure to financial market risk results primarily from
fluctuations in interest and currency rates. There have been no
material changes to our market risks as disclosed in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 except as
updated below.
At June 30, 2008, our $320.7 million of ARS have experienced
multiple failed auctions due to the liquidity issues experienced in
the global credit and capital markets. While we continue to earn
and receive interest on these investments at the maximum
contractual rate, the estimated fair values of these auction rate
securities no longer approximates par value. As of June 30, 2008,
we recorded an unrealized loss of $16.5 million (net of $9.6
million tax effect) in other comprehensive loss for ARS with
declines in value from December 31, 2007 deemed to be temporary.
We
continue to monitor the market for ARS and consider its impact
(if any) on the fair value of our investments. If the current
market conditions deteriorate further, or the anticipated recovery
in fair values does not occur, we may be required to record
additional unrealized losses or impairment charges in future
periods.
We intend and have the ability to hold these ARS until the market
recovers. We do not anticipate having to sell these securities in
order to operate our business. We believe that, based on our
current unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $86.1 million at
June 30, 2008, as well as our available credit facilities, the
current lack of liquidity in the credit and capital markets will
not have a material impact on our liquidity, our cash flow, or our
ability to fund our existing operations. We may be required to
hold our ARS until maturity, please see Risk Factor It is
likely that the liquidity of our ARS will continue to be limited,
which could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and
acquisitions, and may require us to record losses on these
securities. in Part II, Item 1A of this Report.
During the second quarter of 2008, with the acquisition of Zetex,
we adopted forward exchange contracts, designated as
foreign-currency cash flow hedges, to reduce the potentially
adverse effects of foreign-currency exchange rate fluctuations that
occur in the normal course of business. The Company uses forward
exchange contacts to hedge, thereby attempting to reduce our
overall exposure to the effects of currency fluctuations on cash
flows. The Company does not permit speculation in financial
instruments for profit on the exchange rate price fluctuation,
trading in currencies for which there are no underlying exposures,
or entering into trades for any currency to intentionally increase
the underlying exposure. As part of its overall strategy to manage
the level of exposure to the risk of foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations, primarily to changes in the value of the Euro and the
British Pound Sterling, the Company hedges a portion of its foreign
currency exposures anticipated over the ensuing twelve-month to
two-year periods. In doing so, the Company uses foreign currency
exchange contracts that generally have maturities of three months
to two years to provide continuing coverage throughout the hedging
period.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer, Keh-Shew Lu, and Chief Financial
Officer, Carl C. Wertz, with the participation of the Companys
management, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule
13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer
and the Chief Financial Officer believe that, as of the end of the
period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level to
ensure that information required to be included in this report is:
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accumulated and communicated to our management,
including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief
Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions required
disclosure. |
Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an
entitys disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such
objectives is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure
controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment
in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal
control can occur because of human failures such as simple errors,
mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established processes.
Changes in Controls over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial
reporting, known to the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief
Financial Officer that occurred during the period covered by this
report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting,
except as follows:
On June 9, 2008, the Company acquired Zetex, whose financial
statements reflect total assets and revenues constituting 14.7% and
6.9% respectively, of the consolidated financial statement amounts
for the six months ended June 30, 2008. As permitted by the rules
of the SEC, the Company will exclude Zetex from its annual
assessment of the effectiveness on internal control over financial
reporting for the year ending December 31, 2008, the year of
acquisition. Management continues to monitor Zetexs internal
controls over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are, from time to time, involved in litigation incidental to the
conduct of our business. We do not believe we are currently a
party to any pending litigation.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed on February 29, 2008, and such changes are reflected
immediately below. The following risk factors as well as the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are not
the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently
deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
It is likely that the liquidity of our ARS will continue to be limited, which could adversely affect our ability to fund
our operations and acquisitions, and may require us to record losses on these securities.
As of June 30, 2008, we have invested primarily in ARS with a cost basis of $320.7 million and a current fair value of
$294.7 million, which are classified as long-term investment, available-for-sale securities. The maturities of the
securities range between 19 and 39 years and averages 32 years.
ARS are generally long-term debt instruments that are intended to provide liquidity through a Dutch auction process
that resets the applicable interest rate at pre-determined calendar intervals. These auctions historically allowed
existing investors to rollover their holdings and continue to own their respective securities or liquidate their
holdings by selling their securities at par value. Since mid-February 2008, there have been more sellers than buyers
at each scheduled interest rate auction date and parties desiring to sell their securities have been unable to do so.
As of March 31, 2008, we reclassified our ARS from short-term investments to long-term investments, available-for-sale
securities, and recorded an $11.5 million unrealized loss (net of $6.6 million tax effect) in other comprehensive
income (loss). Further, under the terms of our ARS, most of the securities have reset to a lower interest rate. If
the market for our ARS is not re-established, the absence of liquidity could adversely affect our ability to fund
operations and acquisitions, and may require us to record losses on these securities. In addition, if our ARS do not
reset to higher interest rates, it could have a material adverse effect on our interest income. See Note F to Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Our margin loan with UBS Financial Services, Inc. (UBS) may be called at any time subject to the discretion of UBS if
UBS considers a margin loan call necessary for UBS protection, or if the value of our ARS falls below 75% of the
outstanding margin loan balance or a required percentage of the outstanding margin loan balance under certain applicable
statutes, rules and regulations, which could severely impact our liquidity.
In connection with the acquisition of Zetex, the Company drew $165 million on its Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit
(Letter of Credit) in favor of Diodes-FabTech with UBS, which accrues interest at a floating rate of interest per
annum equal to the sum of the prevailing daily 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% and is payable monthly. The margin loan is
secured by the Companys ARS and does not have a maturity date. The margin loan may be called at any time subject to
the discretion of UBS if UBS considers a margin loan call necessary for UBS protection, or if the fair value of the
ARS falls below 75% of the outstanding margin loan balance or a required percentage of the outstanding margin loan
balance under certain applicable statutes, rules and regulations. There are no scheduled principal payments and the
margin loan can be paid in part or in its entirety by the Company at anytime without penalty. Although we do not
expect the margin loan to be called, the fair value of our ARS has declined during each of the first two quarters of
2008, and we are unable to determine if and how much the ARS will continue to decline. See Note N to Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
The value of our benefit plan assets and liabilities is based on estimates and assumptions, which may prove inaccurate.
Certain of the Companys employees in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Germany participate in Company sponsored defined
benefit plans. The defined benefit plan is closed to new entrants and is frozen with respect to future benefit accruals.
The retirement benefit is based on the final average compensation and service of each eligible employee. The Company
accounts for these benefit plans in accordance with SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and
Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132R), which requires the Company to
make actuarial assumptions that are used to calculate the earning value of the related assets, where applicable, and
liabilities and the amount of expenses to be recorded in the Company s consolidated financial statements. Assumptions
include the expected return on plan assets, discount rates, and mortality rates. While we believe the underlying
assumptions, under the projected unit credit method are appropriate, the carrying value of the related assets and
liabilities and the actual amount of expenses recorded in the consolidated financial statements could differ materially
from the assumptions used. See Note P to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Our Revolving Credit Agreement permits us to pay dividends to our
stockholders to the extent that any such dividends declared or paid
in any fiscal year do not exceed an amount equal to 50% of our net
profit after taxes for such fiscal year. For further details,
please see Debt Instruments under Part I, Item 2 of this Report.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
There are no matters to be reported under this heading.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Company submitted to a vote of its security holders at an
annual meeting of stockholders on May 29, 2008, the election of
members of the Board. The directors were each elected to serve
until the 2008 annual meeting or until their successors are elected
and have qualified. The results of the tabulation for each nominee
for director of the Company is as follows:
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annual meeting of shareholders on May 29, 2008, the appointment of
Moss Adams LLP as the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The
result of the tabulation was 38,418,939 shares voted in favor of
the proposal, 539,068 shares voted against, and 89,784 abstained
from voting on the proposal. No broker non-votes with respect to
this proposal were received.
Item 5. Other Information
There are no matters to be reported under this heading.
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (File No.
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dated May 6, 2008, between Diodes Incorporated and
West Plano Land Company, LP.
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Letter of Credit, dated June 9, 2008, between
Diodes Incorporated and UBS Financial Services,
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Agreement dated January 1, 2008, between Shanghai
Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Ding
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, adopted pursuant
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
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PLEASE NOTE: It is inappropriate for investors to assume the
accuracy of any covenants, representations or warranties that may
be contained in agreements or other documents filed as exhibits to
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In certain instances the
disclosure schedules to such agreements or documents contain
information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the
representations, warranties and covenants. Moreover, some of the
representations and warranties may not be complete or accurate as
of a particular date because they are subject to a contractual
standard of materiality that is different from those generally
applicable to stockholders and/or were used for the purpose of
allocating risk among the parties rather than establishing certain
matters as facts. Accordingly, you should not rely on the
representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual
state of facts at the time they were made or otherwise.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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EXHIBIT 10.1
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE
This CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE (this Contract) is executed between
WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP a Delaware limited partnership (Seller), and DIODES INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation (Purchaser), to be effective (the Effective Date) when fully executed by
Seller and Purchaser.
SECTION 1
AGREEMENT OF SALE AND PURCHASE
1.01 In consideration of the covenants contained herein, and subject to the terms and
conditions hereof, Seller agrees to sell to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller
the real property being approximately 15.5 acres located in Plano, Collin County, Texas bounded on
the east side by Communications Parkway and on the north side by Legacy Drive as depicted on
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, together with all improvements located
thereon and all rights and appurtenances pertaining thereto, if any, including all rights, title,
and interest of Seller in and to adjacent streets, alleys, and rights-of-way (all of the foregoing
collectively referred to as the Property).
1.02 Upon delivery of the Survey (as hereinafter defined), the metes and bounds legal
description reflected on the Survey shall be substituted for Exhibit A for all purposes
under this Contract.
SECTION 2
EARNEST MONEY
2.01 On or before 5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas, time on the third (3rd) business day after
the Effective Date, Purchaser shall deliver wired funds to Republic Title Company of Texas, Inc.,
2626 Howell Street, 10th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75204, Attention: C. Richard White [phone
(214) 855-8868] (the Title Company) in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00)
(the Earnest Money). The Title Company shall place the Earnest Money in an FDIC-insured,
interest-bearing account in a financial institution approved by Seller (with the Title Company
placing the Earnest Money in multiple accounts to the extent necessary for the Earnest Money to be
fully insured). All interest earned on any portion of the Earnest Money held in escrow by the Title
Company hereunder shall (a) be added to the principal of the Earnest Money then held in escrow; (b)
constitute a part of the Earnest Money; and (c) be included within the meaning and definition of
the term Earnest Money used herein. Interest earned on the Earnest Money shall, for income tax
purposes, be deemed earned by Purchaser. Purchaser hereby represents and warrants that its federal
taxpayer identification number is 95-2039518.
2.02 Unless returned to Purchaser as hereinafter provided or paid to Seller as
hereinafter provided, the Earnest Money shall be paid to Seller at Closing (hereinafter defined) as
a credit against the Purchase Price (hereinafter defined).
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2.03 Purchasers obligation to deliver the Earnest Money is a condition precedent to
Sellers obligations and Purchasers rights hereunder. If Purchaser fails to deposit the Earnest
Money as required by Section 2.01 hereof, Seller may terminate this Contract immediately upon
written notice to Purchaser (without any opportunity by Purchaser to cure); whereupon, except for
the Surviving Obligations (hereinafter defined), neither party shall have any further rights,
obligations, or remedies under this Contract. Sellers right to terminate this Contract as provided
in this Section 2.03 shall continue until the Earnest Money has been deposited and can only be
waived by Seller in writing.
SECTION 3
PURCHASE PRICE
The purchase price (the Purchase Price) for the Property shall be based on an amount equal
to Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($7.50) per square foot of Net Land Area contained in the Property,
being approximately Five Million Sixty-three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,063,850.00),
to be amended, however, as the Net Land Area is determined by the Survey (as hereinafter defined),
and shall be payable to Seller, in cash, in accordance with the terms provided herein at the
Closing (as hereinafter defined). The term Net Land Area means the gross land area of the
Property less the land area, if any, included in (i) utility easements, drainage easements,
ingress/egress easements or existing or proposed rights-of-way that materially and adversely affect
the development or use of the Property for commercial office purposes (excepting any easements
located within the landscape setback), (ii) the 100-year flood plain, and (iii) encroachments on
the Property. Any area within the 100-year flood plain shall be as defined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency or other applicable governmental authority.
SECTION 4
TITLE COMMITMENT AND SURVEY
4.01 Delivery of Title Commitment. Within fifteen (15) days after the
Effective Date, Seller, at its sole cost and expense, shall cause to be delivered to Purchaser a
current commitment for title insurance covering the Property issued by the Title Company, together
with the best available copies of all items referred to therein as exceptions (collectively, the
Title Commitment).
4.02 Delivery of Survey. Within fifteen (15) days after the Effective Date,
Seller, at Sellers cost and expense, shall cause to be delivered to Purchaser the most current
survey of the Property (the Survey) in Sellers possession, prepared by a licensed surveyor or
engineer (the Surveyor) and meeting the minimum standard detail requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land
Title Surveys. The Survey shall (i) set forth a metes and bounds description of the Property,
(ii) show all alleys, streets, roads, and rights-of-way within the boundaries of the Property,
(iii) show any improvements that constitute an encroachment or protrusion affecting the Property,
(iv) identify any portion of the Property lying within any 100-year flood plain, (v) identify all
recorded easements that affect the Property, (vi) set forth the number of total square feet of the
Property, and (vii) specify the gross land area and the Net Land Area of the Property. The Survey
shall include a certification to the Title Company and Purchaser and shall be otherwise in
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a form acceptable to the Title Company to permit, at Purchasers sole cost and election, modification
of the Survey exception to the Owners Policy of Title Insurance to be delivered to Purchaser to
read Shortages in Area only.
SECTION 5
PURCHASERS REVIEW OF TITLE COMMITMENT
AND SURVEY
5.01 Purchasers Title Review Period. Purchaser shall have until 5:00 p.m.,
Dallas, Texas, time on the tenth (10th) day after Purchaser receives the last of the
Title Commitment and the Survey (the Title Review Period) within which to review and make written
objections (the Objections) to any matters shown or referred to in the Title Commitment or on the
Survey. All matters shown in the Title Commitment or on the Survey with respect to which Purchaser
does not make an Objection within the Title Review Period shall be deemed Permitted Exceptions.
5.02 Sellers Response; Purchasers Right to Terminate. Seller shall respond
in writing (Sellers Response) to any Objections within five (5) business days after receiving
Purchasers Objections; provided however, Seller shall have no obligation to cure any Objections.
If Sellers Response is unsatisfactory to Purchaser for any reason, Purchaser, as its sole and
exclusive remedy, may terminate this Contract by delivering written notice of termination to Seller
within three (3) days after receiving Sellers Response (the Termination Period); whereupon, the
Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser, and, except for the Surviving Obligations (hereafter
defined), neither party shall have any further rights, obligations, or remedies under this
Contract. In the event that Purchaser elects not to terminate the Contract, any Objection which
Seller has not agreed to cure, other than a Must-Cure Objection, shall be deemed to be a Permitted
Exception. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller agrees at or prior to Closing to satisfy and cause
to be released of record the following (Must-Cure Objections): (i) any mortgage, deed of trust or
other security interest granted by Seller to secure a loan or other monetary obligation, and (ii)
any mechanics, materialmens, tax, judgment or other lien entered against Seller that would
survive Closing and thereafter be enforceable against the Property or Purchaser, as owner of the
Property. In addition, Seller agrees to terminate the Haggard Lease (as hereinafter defined) as it
relates to the Property on or before the Closing Date.
5.03 Purchasers Failure to Terminate. If Purchaser fails to terminate this
Contract within the Inspection Period (defined below) or the Termination Period:
(a) Purchaser shall be deemed to have unconditionally waived all Objections to any matters
shown in the Title Commitment or on the Survey that remain uncured upon expiration of the
Termination Period except those Objections, if any, that Seller has agreed in writing to cure prior
to Closing (including any Must-Cure Objections);
(b) Permitted Exceptions shall also include any Objections which Purchaser has waived or is
deemed to have waived or that Seller has cured to Purchasers reasonable satisfaction prior to
Closing;
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(c) Upon expiration of the Inspection Period, Purchaser shall have completed its Studies
(hereinafter defined) and, except for matters Seller has cured or agreed in writing to cure prior
to Closing, Purchaser shall be deemed to have unconditionally approved and accepted the condition
of the Property, except as to matters which must be satisfied under the terms of Section 6.07 as a
condition to Closing;
(d) Upon expiration of the Inspection Period, Purchaser shall be deemed to have
unconditionally waived any Necessary Approvals (as hereafter defined) which have not yet been
obtained; and
(e) Upon expiration of the Inspection Period, the Earnest Money shall become nonrefundable,
except in the event of Sellers default or a failure of any express condition precedent to
Purchasers obligation to close.
SECTION 6
PURCHASERS INSPECTION PERIOD; COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS
6.01 Purchasers Inspection Period; Right to Terminate. Purchaser shall have
the period (the Inspection Period) beginning on the Effective Date and ending on June 15, 2008
during which to inspect the Property and to seek to obtain the Necessary Approvals. In the event
Purchaser determines the Property is unacceptable to Purchaser, or if Purchaser fails to obtain any
of the Necessary Approvals, Purchaser has the right to terminate this Contract, in its sole
discretion, by written notice delivered to Seller prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period,
whereupon the Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser and, except for the Surviving
Obligations, neither party shall have any further rights, obligations, or remedies under this
Contract.
6.02 Right to Inspect. During the Inspection Period and subject to Sellers
security requirements, Purchaser shall have the right to go onto the Property during normal
business hours to conduct such physical, engineering, archeological, soils, subsidence,
environmental, feasibility, and other tests and studies as Purchaser deems appropriate
(collectively, the Studies), all at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser. Purchaser shall
obtain the approval of Seller prior to performing any invasive tests on the Property, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If this Contract fails to close, Purchaser shall
restore the Property to substantially the same condition as existed prior to entry onto the
Property, at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser. Purchaser shall release, hold harmless,
defend, and indemnify Seller (and the directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives
of Seller, collectively) from and against any claim, suit, liability, damage, loss, cost, and
expense (including the reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys selected by any of the indemnified
parties) asserted against or incurred by such indemnified parties as a direct or indirect result of
any act or omission of Purchaser or its employees, agents, contractors, or representatives in
conducting the Studies, provided, however, the indemnity shall not extend to (i) protect Seller
from any pre-existing liabilities for matters merely discovered by Purchaser (i.e., latent
environmental contamination), except to the extent such liabilities are increased due to
Purchasers actions or negligence or (ii) any liens, claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities
or expenses that are attributable to the action or inaction of Seller or its agent or employees.
The obligations of Purchaser to restore the Property and to hold
harmless, defend, and indemnify Seller (or any other indemnified parties) contained in this
Section 6 shall survive Closing or any termination of this Contract.
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6.03 Necessary Approvals. During the Inspection Period, Purchaser shall seek
to secure from the applicable governmental authorities all changes of zoning, special use permits,
conditional use permits, approvals, consents, licenses and permits necessary for Purchasers
development of the Property (collectively, the Necessary Approvals). Purchaser shall submit to
the appropriate governmental authorities all applicable applications for the Necessary Approvals,
together with any related supporting documentation, promptly following the Effective Date. Any
Necessary Approvals which would be binding upon Seller in the event Purchaser does not close its
acquisition of the Property shall be subject to the prior approval of Seller in its sole and
absolute discretion.
6.04 Delivery of Reports. Seller will deliver to Purchaser the following
documents, if any, in Sellers possession: (a) a copy of that certain Environmental FirstSearch
Report prepared by Banks Information Solutions, Inc., Job 0710-02 dated July 10, 2006 (Phase I)
covering the Property and certain additional property not covered by the Contract, which if
provided by Seller, shall be for informational purposes only, and shall not be used in lieu of
Purchasers further due diligence inspection of the Property during the Inspection Period, as
defined in Section 6.01 hereof; (b) correspondence with governmental agencies regarding the
environmental condition of the Property; if any, (c) copies of the ad valorem tax statements
covering the Property for the three (3) year period prior to the Effective Date (or for the period
of time that Seller has owned the Property, whichever is less); (d) copies of all geotechnical
reports and soil compaction tests performed by or on behalf of Seller with regard to the Property,
if any, which, if provided by Seller, shall be for informational purposes only, and shall not be
used in lieu of Purchasers further due diligence inspection of the Property during the Inspection
Period, as defined in Section 6.01 hereof; and (e) a copy of the recorded subdivision plat to which
the Property is a part, if any. Purchaser acknowledges that Seller is not making any
representations or warranties concerning the environmental condition of the Property or as to the
accuracy, completeness, or conclusions contained in the Phase I or as to the accuracy, completeness
or conclusions contained in any other report delivered by Seller to Purchaser under this Section
6.04. Additionally, if Purchaser and Seller have failed to close the sale and purchase of the
Property, upon the Sellers request, Purchaser will provide or cause its consultants to provide to
Seller copies of all third party studies, reports and test results received by the Purchaser
(collectively, Reports) and the consultants regarding the Property (without representation or
warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or conclusions contained in the Reports), without any
additional charge to Seller, within three (3) business days from the date of termination of this
Contract, and if Purchaser is entitled to a refund of the Earnest Money under the applicable
termination, the delivery of such Reports to Seller shall be a condition precedent to the return of
the Earnest Money to Purchaser.
6.05 Required Insurance. Purchaser shall maintain (i) comprehensive general
liability insurance, including blanket contractual liability insurance, on a per occurrence basis
and in an amount of not less than $3,000,000.00 covering any personal injury and property damage
arising in connection with the presence of the Purchaser, its employees, representatives, agents,
contractors, any subcontractors, vendors or their respective employees, representatives or agents,
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(ii) comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for personal injury
and property damage, and (iii) statutory workers compensation and employers liability coverage in
amounts not less than $250,000.00, or qualified self-insurance, with sufficient evidence of such
self-insurance as reasonably requested by Seller. Purchaser will deliver a certificate of insurance
that names Seller and Purchaser as an additional insured thereunder related to the liability
coverage as their respective interests may appear, verifying such coverage to Seller prior to entry
upon the Property. All insurance will be provided by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to
the Seller, authorized to do business in the State of Texas and rated not less than A-VII in Bests
Insurance Guide. Purchasers liability insurance will be a primary policy and not in excess or
contributing with or secondary to any other insurance as may be available to Seller. Seller retains
the right to request certificates of insurance from contractors, subcontractors and vendors of
Purchaser prior to entering the Property to ensure compliance with this Contract. In the event
Purchasers insurance is materially changed which may affect Sellers interest or is going to be
cancelled, Purchaser will provide Seller notice 30 days prior to any such change or cancellation.
Purchasers indemnification set forth in the prior paragraph shall remain in full force and effect
related to any and all activities of Purchaser and Purchasers employees, representatives, agents,
subcontractors, vendors, guests and invitees. The obligations of Purchaser contained in this
Section 6.05 shall survive Closing or any termination of this Contract.
6.06 Sellers Obligations Prior to Closing. From and after the Effective Date
until Closing, Seller and/or Sellers agents or representatives shall:
(a) Notices. Provide to Purchaser, within a reasonable time following receipt thereof,
any and all notices in any manner relating to the Property received by Seller or its agents or
representatives from any governmental or quasi-governmental instrumentality.
(b) New Contracts. Seller shall refrain from transferring the Property, or creating on
the Property any easements; provided, however, that nothing herein shall preclude Seller from (i)
placing new or additional financing on the Property secured by a Deed of Trust, Assignment of
Leases and Rents, or other lien, provided that such liens may by their terms be removed by Seller
at Closing, or (ii) entering into any easements or other documents required by any applicable
governmental or quasi-governmental authority or provider of utility services.
6.07 Haggard Lease. Seller has informed Purchaser that the Property is
currently subject to a farming and grazing lease (the Haggard Lease). Seller covenants that
neither the Haggard Lease nor a Memorandum thereof will be recorded and that Seller will terminate
the Haggard Lease as it relates to the Property on or before the Closing Date. Seller will provide
a copy of the Haggard Lease to Purchaser promptly following the Effective Date.
6.08 Conditions to Purchasers Obligation to Close. The obligation of
Purchaser to consummate the conveyance of the Property hereunder is subject to the full and
complete satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent:
(a) The representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Contract shall be true,
complete and accurate in all material respects, on and as of the date hereof and the Closing Date
as if the same were made on and as of such date;
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(b) Seller shall have performed each and every obligation and covenant of Seller to be
performed hereunder; and
(c) The Haggard Lease is terminated as it relates to the Property effective as of the Closing
Date.
Purchaser shall have the right to waive some or all of the foregoing conditions in its sole
and absolute discretion; provided, however, that no such waiver shall be effective or binding on
Purchaser unless it is in writing and executed by an authorized officer of Purchaser.
6.09 Conditions to Sellers Obligation to Close. The obligation of Seller to
consummate the conveyance of the Property hereunder is subject to the full and complete
satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent:
(a) The representations and warranties of Purchaser contained in this Contract shall be true,
complete and accurate in all material respects, on and as of the date hereof and the Closing Date
as if the same were made on and as of such date; and
(b) Purchaser shall have performed each and every obligation and covenant of Purchaser to be
performed hereunder.
Seller shall have the right to waive some or all of the foregoing conditions in its sole and
absolute discretion; provided, however, that no such waiver shall be effective or binding on Seller
unless it is in writing and executed by an authorized officer of Seller.
SECTION 7
REPRESENTATIONS
7.01 Representations of Seller. Seller makes the following representations to
Purchaser which are true and correct as of the date Seller executes this Contract and which shall
be true and correct at Closing:
(a) To Sellers Knowledge (hereafter defined), Seller has not received any notice, and has no
actual knowledge, of any pending or threatened litigation or pending or threatened condemnation
proceeding that affects the Property;
(b) Except for the Haggard Lease, to Sellers Knowledge, there are no parties in possession of
any portion of the Property as lessees, tenants at sufferance or trespassers;
(c) To Sellers Knowledge, there are no mechanics liens or unrecorded liens against the
Property for any activities attributable to Seller, its agents, or employees;
(d) Seller is a Delaware limited partnership, validly existing and in good standing, with full
power and authority to enter into this Contract, to consummate the sale and purchase of the
Property, and to perform the covenants and agreements of Seller, all as contemplated or provided
for by this Contract; and are empowered to bind Seller to this Contract;
(e) Except as provided in this Contract, no joinder or consent of any other person or party is
required in connection with the consummation of sale and Purchase of the Property under this
Contract by Seller;
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(f) The execution, delivery and performance of this Contract does not, and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate any provision of the Articles of the
partnership agreement of Seller, or any provision of any agreement, instrument, order, judgment or
decree to which Seller is a party;
(g) There is no claim, action, litigation, arbitration or other proceeding pending or, to the
best of Sellers knowledge, threatened against Seller which relates to the Property or the
transactions contemplated hereby or which to the knowledge of Seller could result in the imposition
of a lien against the Property or an action against Purchaser. If Seller receives notice of any
such claim, litigation or proceeding prior to the Closing, Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser
of the same in writing;
(h) To Sellers knowledge, Seller has not received any written notices from any federal,
state, county or municipal agency or authority claiming a material violation or breach of any laws,
ordinances, orders, regulations or guidelines affecting the Property, which breach or violation has
not been cured by Seller; and
(i) Seller is not a foreign person as that term is used in Section 1445(f)(3) of the United
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
With the sole exception of Sections 7.01(d), (e) and (f), all representations and warranties
of Seller contained in this Contract, however described or characterized, including, but not
limited to, Sellers knowledge and Sellers actual knowledge (Sellers Knowledge) shall be
representations and warranties based solely on the actual knowledge of Mark C. Allyn and David Reed
(Sellers Representatives). The actual knowledge of the foregoing individuals does not create
any independent duty of inquiry by such individuals and does not include any knowledge imputed to
them from any other person. None of Mark C. Allyn or David Reed shall have any personal liability
to Purchaser under this Contract. The express representations and warranties of Seller made in this
Contract shall survive Closing and not merge into any instrument or conveyance delivered at the
Closing; provided, however, that any action, suit or proceeding with respect to the truth, accuracy
or completeness of such representations and warranties shall be commenced, if at all, on or before
the date which is twelve (12) months after the date of the Closing and, if not commenced on or
before such date, thereafter such representations and warranties shall be void and of no force or
effect, and provided further, (a) Purchaser shall seek only actual damages and not consequential,
special, punitive or indirect damages as a result of any default by Seller, and (b) in no event
shall Sellers aggregate liability to Purchaser under this Contract for any and all breaches of a
representation and warranty or any other obligation that survives Closing exceed an amount equal to
Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00).
7.02 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS CONTRACT OR IN ANY DOCUMENT DELIVERED BY
SELLER TO PURCHASER AT CLOSING:
(a) Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that none of Seller or its agents or representatives has
made any representations or warranties as to the Property or its environmental or physical condition.
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(b) Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS
CONTRACT, SELLER HAS NOT MADE, DOES NOT MAKE, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, AS TO
THE MERCHANTABILITY, HABITABILITY, QUANTITY, QUALITY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ANY AND ALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS) OR ITS
SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. PURCHASER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES
THAT HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY DURING THE INSPECTION PERIOD, OTHER
THAN THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY SELLER IN THIS CONTRACT, PURCHASER IS
RELYING SOLELY ON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION OF THE PROPERTY AND NOT ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO
BE PROVIDED BY SELLER. PURCHASER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED OR
TO BE PROVIDED WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY WAS OBTAINED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES AND THAT SELLER
HAS NOT MADE ANY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OR VERIFICATION OF SUCH INFORMATION AND, EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS CONTRACT, MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OR
COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION.
(c) Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that as of Closing, Purchaser will have thoroughly
investigated and thoroughly inspected the Property and will be familiar and satisfied with all
aspects of the physical condition of the Property and will have made its own determination as to
the merchantability, habitability, quantity, quality, and condition of the Property, including,
without limitation, the possible presence of Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined) at, on,
in, or under the Property and the Property suitability or fitness for any particular purpose or
use.
(d) Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that after Closing (except as to provisions of this
Contract which expressly survive Closing), Purchaser will be deemed to have unconditionally
accepted the Property in its condition on the Closing Date on an AS IS, WHERE IS and WITH ALL
FAULTS basis (including any environmental conditions or matters) and acknowledges and agrees that
without this unconditional acceptance, the sale of the Property would not be made and that Seller
shall be under no obligation whatsoever to undertake any repair, alteration, remediation, or other
work of any kind with respect to any portion of the Property.
(e) Purchaser, and Purchasers successors and assigns, expressly and unconditionally release
Seller and Sellers affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all responsibility, liability,
obligations, and claims (whether known or unknown, apparent, non-apparent, or latent, and whether
existing prior to, at, or after the Closing) that Purchaser and its successors and assigns may now
or hereafter have against Seller and Sellers affiliates, successors, and assigns based, in whole or in part, upon the presence of Hazardous Materials at, on, in,
or under the Property, including, without limitation, any obligation to take the Property back or
reduce the Purchase Price, and including any actions for contribution or indemnity.
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(f) The term Hazardous Materials as used in this Section 7 means any substances (a) the
presence of which requires reporting, investigations or remediation under any current federal,
state, or local statute, regulation or ordinance or (b) which are currently defined as hazardous
waste, hazardous substances, toxic substances, regulated substances, pollutants, or contaminants
under any current federal, state, or local statute, regulation or ordinance.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7.02 SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING.
7.03 Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this Section 7 have been
negotiated by the parties, have been reviewed by Purchaser and by an attorney selected by Purchaser
and that Purchaser fully understands and accepts the provisions of this Section 7.
7.04 Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser makes the following
representations to Seller which are true and correct as of the date Purchaser executes this
Contract and which shall be true and correct at the closing of this Contract:
(a) Purchaser is a corporation with full power and authority to enter into this Contract and
to consummate the sale and purchase of the Property, and to perform all covenants and agreements of
Purchaser as contemplated by this Contract, and the party or parties executing this Contract on
behalf of Purchaser have been duly authorized and are empowered to bind Purchaser to this Contract.
(b) Except as provided in this Contract, no joinder or consent of any other person or party is
required in connection with the consummation of sale and Purchase of the Property under this
Contract by Purchaser.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance of this Contract does not, and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate any provision of the articles of
incorporation, bylaws, certificate of authority (if Purchaser is a foreign corporation) of
Purchaser, or any provision of any agreement, instrument, order, judgment or decree to which
Purchaser is a party.
(d) Neither Purchaser nor, to Purchasers knowledge, any of its affiliates, nor any of their
respective partners, members, shareholders or other equity owners, and none of their respective
employees, officers, directors, representatives or agents, is a person or entity with whom U.S.
persons or entities are restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign
Asset Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury (including those named on OFACs Specially
Designated and Blocked Persons List) or under any statute, executive order (including the September
24, 2001, Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit,
Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action.
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SECTION 8
CLOSING
8.01 Closing. If neither party has terminated this Contract as permitted
herein, the closing of this Contract (the Closing) shall occur at the office of the Title
Company, or such other place as may be agreed to by Seller and Purchaser, on the date which is
fifteen (15) days after the expiration of the Inspection Period (the Closing Date). At or prior
to 2:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time, on the Closing Date, Purchaser shall deposit or cause to be
deposited with the Title Company sums sufficient to pay the Purchase Price (net of all prorations,
adjustments and credits to be made hereunder). Provided all conditions precedent to Purchasers
obligation to close have been satisfied or waived, Purchaser shall cause the Purchase Price to be
paid to Seller prior to 3:00 p.m. Dallas, Texas time as follows:
(a) Purchaser shall cause the Title Company to pay Seller the Earnest Money being held by the
Title Company, by federal wire transfer in immediately available funds to any bank account(s) as
Seller shall designate, and the amount of such payment shall be credited against the Purchase
Price.
(b) Purchaser shall cause the Title Company to pay Seller the remaining balance of the
Purchase Price, after crediting the amounts set forth in this Section 8 received by Seller and
subject to the prorations, adjustments and credits to be made hereunder, by federal wire transfer
in immediately available funds to such bank account(s) as Seller may designate.
(c) Purchaser and Seller shall each have the right, on or prior to the Closing Date, to
deposit into escrow with the Title Company all closing documents and other items required to fully
and completely consummate Closing pursuant to this Contract, in which event either party exercising
such right shall not be required to attend Closing in person, and such failure to attend Closing
shall not constitute a default hereunder. Purchaser and Seller shall endeavor in good faith to
compile and calculate all required prorations and adjustments, and to prepare (or cause the Title
Company to prepare) a settlement statement acceptable to both Purchaser and Seller detailing all
items and costs of Closing, no later than three (3) business days prior to the Closing Date.
(d) Purchaser represents to Seller that it has received approval of the development incentives
from the City Council of the City of Plano as described in the acceptance letter from Purchaser to
the City of Plano dated April 9, 2008 (the Approval) for its intended development upon the
Property, subject to satisfaction of the conditions (the Approval Conditions) specified in the
Approval. Purchaser agrees to provide seller with a copy of the Approval within three (3) business
days of the Effective Date of this Contract and diligently pursue satisfaction of all of the
Approval Conditions. Seller will cooperate and provide reasonable assistance to Purchaser in
satisfying the Approval Conditions, including, without limitation, if requested by Purchaser,
attendance and support of Purchaser at all meetings and hearings before the City Council of the
City of Plano relating to the Approval or the proposed development of the Property.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary herein, if Purchaser has not obtained written
confirmation from the City of Plano that all of the Approval Conditions have been satisfied and the
development incentives have been finally approved (the Final Approval) prior to the scheduled
Closing Date, then Purchaser may elect, at its sole discretion, by written notice to Seller
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given at least three (3) business days prior to the Closing Date to either (i) waive obtaining
the Final Approval as a condition to Closing, or (ii) extend the Closing Date to the earlier of (x)
three (3) business days following receipt of written confirmation from the City Council of the City
of Plano that the Approval Conditions have been satisfied and Final Approval of the development
incentives accepted by Purchaser in the Approval has been given or (y) thirty (30) days following
the originally schedule Closing Date (the Outside Closing Date) As part of its written notice
of extension, Purchaser will provide Seller with reasonable evidence that Purchaser has timely
provided all items and otherwise complied with the Approval Conditions together with a listing of
any outstanding items and the time frames within which such items are to expected to be obtained.
In the event that Final Approval has not been given on or before thirty (30) days from the
originally scheduled Closing Date then Purchaser may elect by giving written notice to Seller on or
before the Outside Closing Date, at its sole discretion, to either (i) waive obtaining the Final
Approval as a condition to Closing or (ii) terminate this Contract by delivery of a written
termination notice to Seller on or before the Closing Date, in which event the Earnest Money shall
be immediately returned to Purchaser free of claims by Seller. The Final Approval described in
this Section 8.01(d) is for Purchasers benefit and can only be waived by Purchaser.
8.02 Sellers Obligations at Closing. At Closing, Seller shall deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Title Company prior to 2:00 p.m. Dallas, Texas time on the Closing
Date, and shall cause to be released to Purchaser prior to 3:00 p.m. Dallas, Texas time on the
Closing Date, all at Sellers sole cost and expense:
(a) A special warranty deed (the Deed) in the form shown in Exhibit B, attached
hereto and incorporated herein, duly executed and acknowledged by Seller in recordable form
conveying to Purchaser good and indefeasible fee simple title to the Property, subject only to the
Permitted Exceptions;
(b) The Memorandum of Right of First Offer and Right of First Refusal as provided in Section
11.06(i) below;
(c) An Owners Policy of Title Insurance insuring good and indefeasible fee simple title in
Purchaser in the full amount of the Purchase Price and subject only to the Permitted Exceptions
(said policy to be delivered by the Title Company in due course following the closing);
(d) A termination letter executed by Seller relating to the termination of the Haggard Lease
as it relates to the Property;
(e) A non-foreign affidavit pursuant to Section 1445 of the Code stating that Seller is not a
foreign entity and such other information as may be required by Section 1445 of the Code;
(f) A Secretarys Certificate or other officers certificate from Seller evidencing the status
and capacity of Seller and the authority of the person executing the various documents on behalf of
Seller in connection with the sale and purchase of the Property satisfactory to the Title Company;
(g) An Estoppel from the Legacy Association in the form attached as Exhibit C and
incorporated herein;
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(h) An owners affidavit, in form reasonably acceptable to the Title Company and sufficient
for the Title Company to delete any exceptions for (a) mechanics or materialmens liens arising
from work at the Property which is the responsibility of Seller hereunder, (b) parties in
possession, other than tenants as tenants only, and (c) matters not shown in the public records;
(i) A settlement statement (the Settlement Statement), prepared by the Title Company;
(j) The Memorandum of Repurchase Option as provided in Section 11.05(h) below; and
(k) Such other documents as are reasonably requested by the Title Company or Purchaser (such
request by Purchaser to be made at least five (5) days prior to Closing) to close the sale and
purchase of the Property.
8.03 Purchasers Obligations at Closing. At Closing, Purchaser shall deliver
to Seller, at Purchasers sole cost and expense:
(a) The full amount of the Purchase Price in wired funds (subject to prorations and a credit
for the Earnest Money);
(b) A Secretarys Certificate or authorizing resolutions certified by an officer of Purchaser
evidencing the status and capacity of Purchaser and the authority of the person executing the
various documents on behalf of Purchaser in connection with the sale and purchase of the Property;
(c) The Memorandum of Repurchase Option;
(d) The Memorandum of Right of First Offer and Right of First Refusal; and
(e) Such other documents as are reasonably requested by the Title Company or Seller (such
request by Seller to be made at least five (5) days prior to Closing) to close the transaction.
8.04 Prorations.
(a) Ad valorem taxes shall be prorated as of Closing. If the ad valorem taxes for the year of
Closing have not been determined as of Closing, the proration shall be based on the ad valorem
taxes for the preceding tax year and the assessed value of the current year, provided if the
assessed value for the current year has not been determined then ad valorem taxes shall be
estimated based upon ad valorem taxes for the immediately preceding calendar year. No adjustment or
proration will be made for any increase in the market value of the Property made by any applicable
taxing authority as a result of this transaction, all such adjustments being the responsibility of Purchaser. This determination will be deemed to be final and no further
adjustments will be required. If the Property has been designated or valued as agricultural, open
space or other special category such that their sale or change of use would trigger the imposition
of any rollback or catch up tax,
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Seller shall be responsible for any such taxes and interest thereon for periods prior to Closing. Seller shall pay to or credit Purchaser at Closing the amount
of rollback taxes, including, without limitation, interest and penalties for all periods prior to
the date of Closing, which Seller and Purchaser reasonably determine as of the Closing would have
been due and payable as if the change of usage of the Property was made as of the date of Closing
and thereafter, Purchaser shall be responsible for paying such rollback taxes when they become
due and payable. This determination will be deemed to be final and no further adjustments will be
required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided that Seller has made an agricultural use
exemption through the Closing Date, prorations for the tax year in which the Closing Date occurs
shall be calculated based on ad valorem taxes assessed as if the agricultural use exemption had
remained in place throughout the such tax year. Assessments related to the Legacy Association will
additionally be prorated as of the Closing, will be deemed to be final and no further adjustments
will be required. The obligations of the parties in this Section 8.04 shall survive the Closing of
this Contract.
(b) In the event that the Purchaser elects to maintain the agricultural use exemption for a
period of time after Closing, Sellers obligation to pay any roll back taxes with respect thereto
shall not exceed the amount that would have been due had the roll back taxes been calculated
based upon a change in use or ownership as of the Closing Date.
8.05 Other Closing Costs. Purchaser shall pay all recording costs and all
costs, if any, associated with Purchasers financing of all or any portion of the Purchase Price.
Seller shall pay for the cost of the Survey, and Purchaser shall pay for any updates to the Survey.
Seller shall pay for the cost of the basic title premium for the Title Policy (excluding the costs
of any modification of the survey exception or other endorsements, which shall be paid by
Purchaser), and all fees associated with the removal of the Must-Cure Objections. Seller shall also
pay the commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.01 at the Closing. Each party
will pay one-half (1/2) of any escrow fee charged by Title Company. Each party shall also pay its
own attorneys fees and other costs and expenses of negotiating and consummating this Contract. Any
other costs or expenses incident to this transaction and the closing thereof not expressly provided
for above shall be allocated between and paid by the parties in accordance with custom and practice
in Plano, Collin County, Texas.
8.06 Possession. At Closing, upon the satisfaction of all conditions precedent
to Sellers obligation to close, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser,
subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
SECTION 9
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF PURCHASER
If any of Sellers representations is inaccurate as of Closing, or if Seller fails to perform
any of its obligations hereunder (except Sellers failure after Closing to perform its Surviving
Obligations) and such inaccuracy or failure is not cured within seven (7) business days after
Seller receives Purchasers notice in writing of such inaccuracy or failure, Purchasers sole
and exclusive remedies shall be either to: (a) terminate this Contract; whereupon, the Earnest
Money shall immediately be returned to Purchaser, and, except for the Surviving Obligations,
neither party shall have any further rights, obligations, or remedies under this Contract; or (b)
file a lawsuit against Seller in Collin County, Texas, to enforce specific performance of this
Contract
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(which suit must be filed within two (2) years and one day after the scheduled date of
Closing as set forth in Section 8.01 hereof; otherwise, Purchaser shall be deemed to have
unconditionally waived its right to sue for specific performance). Except for Sellers failure
after Closing to perform any of its Surviving Obligations, Purchaser unconditionally waives its
right to pursue any other remedies against Seller including, but not limited to, actual,
consequential, special, incidental, and punitive damages.
SECTION 10
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF SELLER
If any of Purchasers representations is inaccurate as of the Closing, or if Purchaser fails
to perform any of its obligations hereunder (except Purchasers failure after Closing to perform
its Surviving Obligations) and such failure is not cured within seven (7) business days after
Seller notifies Purchaser thereof in writing, Sellers sole and exclusive remedy shall be to
terminate this Contract and receive the Earnest Money as liquidated damages (the foregoing notice
and cure period does not, however, apply to the failure by Purchaser to deposit the Earnest Money
as provided in this Contract). Purchaser acknowledges that payment of the Earnest Money to Seller
pursuant to this Section 10 does not constitute a penalty. Purchaser further acknowledges that the
actual damages suffered by Seller for Purchasers breach are incapable of exact calculation and
that the Earnest Money represents a sum that is a reasonable estimate of what Sellers actual
damages might be. Except for Purchasers failure after Closing to perform any of its Surviving
Obligations, Seller unconditionally waives it right to pursue other remedies against Purchaser
including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, special, incidental, and punitive damages.
Upon termination of this Contract pursuant to this Section 10, the Earnest Money shall be paid to
Seller, and except for the Surviving Obligations, neither party shall have any further rights,
obligations, or remedies under this Contract.
SECTION 11
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
11.01 Brokers and Commissions. Seller and Purchaser acknowledge and agree that the
only brokers that have been involved with the origination and negotiation of this Contract are CB
Richard Ellis, Inc. (CBRE), as the broker for Seller, and Jans Realty, Inc. (Jans), as broker
for the Purchaser (CBRE and Jans are collectively the Broker). If, as, and when this Contract
closes, but not otherwise, Seller agrees to pay a real estate sales commission equal to (i) six
percent (6%) of the first one million dollars ($1,000,000.00); plus (ii) three percent (3%) of the
Purchase Price in excess of one million dollars, to be divided equally between CBRE and Jans at
Closing. If this Contract fails to close for any reason, including a breach by either party, Seller
shall have no obligation to pay Broker any commission or any other costs, expenses, fees, or
compensation of any kind. Seller and Purchaser agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify each
other from any claim, suit, liability, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys
fees and court costs) resulting from any claim for any fee, commission, finders fee or other consideration from
any broker, agent, finder, or salesman based on an alleged agreement with the indemnifying party
(or others acting on its behalf). If Brokers signature appears on this Contract, it will be for
the sole purpose of acknowledging the terms and conditions upon which Broker is entitled to a
commission pursuant to this Section 11.01 (which terms and conditions supersede and replace all
prior
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understandings and agreements between Seller and Broker with regard to the Property). Broker
is not otherwise a party to this Contract, and with the exception of an amendment to this Section
11.01 that directly affects Brokers rights, this Contract may be amended or terminated without
notice to or the consent of Broker. The absence of Brokers signature shall not in any way affect
the validity of this Contract. The obligations of the parties contained in this Section 11.01 shall
survive the closing or any termination of this Contract.
11.02 Non-Assignability. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein,
this Contract may not be assigned by Purchaser without the prior written consent of Seller, which
may be withheld in Sellers sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Purchaser may
assign its interest under this Contract upon five (5) days written notice to Seller prior to
Closing to an affiliate, subsidiary or parent company without Sellers consent so long as (a) such
assignee is, directly or indirectly, managed and/or controlled by Purchaser or is an affiliate
which is owned by Purchaser or its ultimate parent and which is controlled by Purchaser or its
ultimate parent; and (b) Purchaser provides Seller with the name and, if requested by Seller,
copies of the organizational documents for such assignee as filed with the applicable Secretary of
State or other governmental authority and provides Seller with any other information that Seller
may reasonably request with respect to the proposed assignee at least three (3) business days in
advance of the Closing Date. Purchaser shall in no event be released from any of its obligations or
liabilities hereunder as a result of any assignment. The obligations of Purchaser under this
Section 11.02 shall survive the Closing and shall not be merged therein. Whenever reference is made
in this Contract to Seller or Purchaser, such reference shall include the successors and assigns of
such party under this Contract.
11.03 Deed Restriction. The Property is being conveyed to Purchaser by Seller
for the purposes of construction and operation of an office headquarters building for Purchaser and
to be substantially occupied by Purchaser or its successor and its employees and certain ancillary
uses associated with such office headquarters use as described in the Deed Restriction (as
hereafter defined), and at Closing the Purchaser and Seller will execute and record the Deed which
shall create a deed restriction (the Deed Restriction) covering the Property and containing the
following covenant, in which Seller will be referred to as Grantor and Purchaser as Grantee:
Grantee will construct, occupy and operate improvements on the Property for use as an office
headquarters and ancillary uses associated with such office headquarters use that primarily serve
and benefit the occupants in the improvements on the Property (e.g. tenant employee cafeteria,
deli, gift shop, lobby banking, etc.). Without limiting the foregoing, it is specifically agreed
that the Property may not be used for (i) commercial office building development (as hereafter
defined) other than as specifically provided in this Section 11.03, (ii) any retail intended to
serve and benefit the general public, or motor or drive-through banking, (iii) restaurant (intended
to primarily serve and benefit the general public outside of the occupants of the improvements on
the Property), (iv) hotel, (v) town home and multi-family residential development, (vi) free-standing restaurant and/or retail pads, and (vii) medical
office condominiums. For purposes hereof, commercial office building development shall mean any
building or combination of buildings and other amenities which is used for office purposes other
than an office headquarters for Purchaser and no more than twenty percent (20%) shall of the
leasable area be leased to unrelated third parties not affiliated with Purchaser. Further, any
office headquarters building constructed on the Property must otherwise be incompliance with the
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Declarations applicable to the Property (and thus shall be subject to approval by the Legacy
Associations Design Review Board) and must be designed and constructed with an exterior appearance
at least comparable to first class office buildings on other properties in the vicinity of the
Property. These restrictions will be binding upon, and will be a covenant running with the land as
to the Property and will remain in effect until the earlier of (a) recordation in the real property
records of Collin County, Texas of a written release of this covenant executed by Grantor and
Grantee, or (b) fifteen (15) years after the date of the deed; provided, however, notwithstanding
the foregoing, the restriction prohibiting commercial office building development other than as an
office headquarters of Purchaser and leasing to unaffiliated third parties will remain in effect
only until the earlier of (i) recordation in the real property records of Collin County, Texas of a
written release of such commercial office building development restriction, or (ii) ten (10) years
after the date of the deed.
11.04 Declaration.
(a) Purchaser understands and acknowledges that the Property is or is intended to be burdened
by, among other things (a) a certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions and
Association Declarations recorded under County Clerk # 20060920001358220, Real Property Records of
Collin County, Texas (the Declaration), (b) Association Declaration recorded under County Clerk #
200609200001358270, Real Property Records of Collin County, Texas (the Association Declaration),
and (c) restrictive covenants contained in the Special Warranty Deed to Seller recorded under
County Clerk # 200609200001358250, Real Property Records of Collin County, Texas, and that all such
restrictions and covenants will affect Purchasers development of the Property. A copy of the
Declaration, the Association Declaration and such Special Warranty Deed shall be provided to
Purchaser within two (2) business days after the Effective Date hereof. In that regard, Purchaser
has been advised and acknowledges that the Declaration and the Association Declaration provide,
among other things, that: (i) owners of property within the area covered by the Declaration will be
members of a property owners association known as the Legacy Association (the Association), and
liable for the payment of general and special assessments; and (ii) prior to the commencement of
construction on the Property by Purchaser, the proposed plans for construction must be reviewed and
approved by Seller and the Associations design review board (the DRB).
(b) Prior to the commencement of any development on the Property, Purchaser shall prepare a
preliminary plan for development of the Property (collectively, the Development Plans), which
shall address planned infrastructure, grading, and drainage and schematic plans for any buildings,
walls, or other vertical structures to be constructed by Purchaser on the Property (including
typical detail such as site plan, exterior elevations, color palettes, roofing shapes and
materials, and external finish specifications; but not including interior spaces and interior
utility and other service information). The Development Plans will reflect application of the
Declaration and all existing design guidelines promulgated pursuant thereto to the improvements which will be
built by or on behalf of Purchaser, it being acknowledged by Purchaser, however, that the
Declaration is, by its nature, general in scope and that all aspects of the Development Plans are
subject to Sellers review and approval as herein provided, whether or not specifically addressed
in the Declaration. The review and approval of the Development Plans by Seller as provided herein
is in addition to, and not in lieu of, approval by the DRB of the matters over which such body has
approval rights
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pursuant to the Declaration, but Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts
to obtain approval of Purchasers Development Plans by the DRB within thirty (30) days after
Purchaser submits same. In addition, it is understood and agreed that Purchaser may submit its
Development Plans to the DRB and Seller at the same time and in such case, Seller agrees to review
Purchasers Development Plans concurrently with the DRBs review of the Development Plans.
(c) Purchaser and Seller will negotiate in good faith to reach mutual agreement on an
acceptable level of specificity and/or finality for the Development Plans prior to commencement of
construction of the improvements (the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on such date
being herein referred to as the Plan Approval Period).
(d) After preparation of the Development Plans by Purchaser and approval thereof by Seller and
the DRB, it shall be Purchasers sole responsibility to obtain any necessary governmental permits
and approvals, including, but not limited to, the approval and filing of preliminary and final
plats, as may be required to permit Purchaser to proceed with its contemplated development. Any
changes in the approved Development Plans to accommodate any governmental requirements shall be
subject to Sellers written approval as contemplated in the Declaration, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
(e) Purchaser acknowledges that the name Legacy is a registered trademark owned by EDS
Information Services L.L.C. (EDS). In the event Purchaser desires to use the name Legacy or any
derivation thereof in connection with the Property, Purchaser may do so only pursuant to a
Trademark License Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to EDS. If Purchaser desires to use
the name Legacy, Purchaser should make request therefore to EDS, giving full particulars of the
desired use, as soon as reasonably practicable to permit EDS the opportunity to evaluate the
proposed use. Purchaser acknowledges that EDS is under no obligation to license the name Legacy
to Purchaser or any other party.
(f) The provisions of this Section 11.04 shall survive the Closing and shall be referred to in
the Deed.
11.05 Right of Repurchase.
(a) The Property is being conveyed to Purchaser for the uses permitted by Section 11.03
hereof, as contemplated in the Development Plans for the Property heretofore approved by Seller
(the Project) and any further detailed plans approved by the DRB pursuant to the Declaration.
Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Seller reserves and shall have the exclusive and
irrevocable option to repurchase the Property and all improvements thereon (the Repurchase
Option) under one of the two (2) following opportunities and for a purchase price (the Repurchase
Price) determined as follows:
(i) If Purchaser has failed to commence construction of the Project within eighteen (18)
months after the date of the Deed, subject to extension for delays caused by unusually adverse
weather conditions, strikes, unavailability of labor or materials, war, acts of the public enemy,
or other such events or circumstances beyond Purchasers reasonable control (collectively, Force
Majeure), and provided that any delays in commencement of construction beyond such eighteen (18)
month period are not due to a breach by the Development Manager
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(as defined in Section 11.25 below) of the Development Agreement (as defined in Section 11.25 below), then Seller may elect to
repurchase the Property by delivering written notice of Sellers election (a Repurchase Notice)
to Purchaser not later than thirty (30) days following the Construction Commencement Deadline (as
hereafter defined). In order for Purchaser to avail itself of such extension for Force Majeure,
Purchaser must notify Seller within sixty (60) days of the date on which Purchaser obtains actual
knowledge of the occurrence of the event that constitutes Force Majeure (the Force Majeure
Notice). The date of expiration of such eighteen (18) month period, as extended by Force Majeure,
is referred to herein as the Construction Commencement Deadline). If Seller elects to repurchase
the Property pursuant to this Section 11.05(a)(i), the Repurchase Price will be in an amount equal
to the sum of: (a) the Purchase Price paid by Purchaser to Seller for the Property minus (b) the
amounts of any rollback credits provided by Seller to Purchaser in connection with the initial
closing of the sale of the Property to Purchaser, plus (c) an amount equal to all costs and
expenses (other than the Purchase Price) incurred by Purchaser in connection with the acquisition
of the Property and/or the proposed development thereof, including without limitation,
environmental, engineering, architectural, consulting, financing and attorneys fees and expenses,
interest paid under any acquisition and/or construction financing, commissions, title, property and
liability insurance premiums and expenses, and all other expenses incurred by Purchaser in
connection with the acquisition or proposed development of the Property, as reasonably evidenced by
Purchaser to Seller, including, but not limited to, invoices, contracts, and billing statements
(collectively, the Land Acquisition Costs), provided however, that in no event will the
Repurchase Price for the Property under this clause (i) be an amount in excess of 110% of the
Purchase Price; or
(ii) If Purchaser commences construction of the Project on the Property prior to the
Construction Commencement Deadline but has failed to substantially complete construction of the
building shell for the Project within thirty-six (36) months after the date of the Deed, subject to
extension for delays caused by Force Majeure, as provided in a Force Majeure Notice, then provided
that any delays in the substantial completion of construction beyond such thirty-six (36) month
period are not due to a breach by the Development Manager of the Development Agreement Seller may
elect to repurchase the Property by delivering a Repurchase Notice to Purchaser not later than
thirty (30) days following the Construction Completion Deadline (hereafter defined). The date of
expiration of such thirty-six (36) month period, as extended by Force Majeure, is referred to
herein as the Construction Completion Deadline. If Seller elects to repurchase the Property
pursuant to this Section 11.05(a)(ii), the Repurchase Price will be in an amount equal to the sum
of: (a) the Purchase Price, minus (b) the amounts of any rollback credits provided by Seller to
Purchaser in connection with the initial closing of the sale of the Property to Purchaser, if any,
plus (c) Land Acquisition Costs with respect to the Property (the Development Parcel Percentage),
plus (d) all other costs and expenses incurred by Purchaser (other than the Land Acquisition Costs
in connection with the acquisition and/or development of the Property, including without limitation, environmental, engineering,
architectural, consulting, financing and attorneys fees and expenses, interest paid under any
acquisition and/or construction financing, construction costs, contractors fees, expenses and
overhead, commissions, title, property and liability insurance premiums and expenses, and all other
expenses incurred by Purchaser in connection with the acquisition or development of the Property,
as reasonably evidenced by Purchaser to Seller (including, but not limited to, invoices, contracts,
and billing statements); provided
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however, that in no event will the Repurchase Price for the
Property exceed an amount equal to the sum of the Development Parcel Percentage plus One Hundred
Fifty Dollars and No/100 ($150.00) per square foot times the square feet of building space
(excluding parking structures) actually (or to be) constructed on the Property (on a percentage of
completion basis) at the time of the closing of the Repurchase Option by Seller. If Purchaser does
not commence construction of a building on the Property prior to the Construction Commencement
Deadline, the provisions of this Section 11.05(a)(ii) shall not be applicable and Seller shall not
have the right to exercise a Repurchase Option pursuant to the provisions of this Section
11.05(a)(ii).
In order to exercise a Repurchase Option, Seller must deliver the Repurchase Notice to
Purchaser in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Section 11.05. If Seller fails to
timely deliver a Repurchase Notice to Purchaser pursuant to the preceding provisions of this
Section 11.05, the corresponding Repurchase Option arising pursuant to such provisions shall
terminate and be of no further effect. The Repurchase Options shall arise and may only be exercised
upon the occurrence of the events described in Section 11.05 above.
For purposes hereof: (a) commencement of construction of the Project shall be irrefutably
deemed to have occurred upon the commencement of grading activities on a portion of the Property so
long as Purchaser diligently continues with such construction through the substantially complete
construction of the improvements described in the Development Plans by the Construction Completion
Deadline, (b) construction of a building shall be irrefutably deemed to be substantially complete
upon the issuance of a certificate of a registered architect that such improvements are complete in
accordance with the Development Plans and issuance of the final certificate of occupancy by the
applicable governmental authority for such building constructed within the Project.
(b) If Seller exercises the Repurchase Option, the closing of such repurchase (the Repurchase
Closing) shall take place at a title company designated by Seller on a date designated by Seller
but no later than sixty (60) days after the date of the Repurchase Notice. If Seller exercises the
Repurchase Option but does not close and fund the Repurchase Price to Purchaser on or prior to the
expiration of such sixty (60) day period, Sellers Repurchase Option shall automatically and
immediately terminate without notice. At the Repurchase Closing, Purchaser shall convey the
Property to Seller by special warranty deed in the form of the Deed, subject only to the permitted
title exceptions listed on Exhibit B attached to the Deed, and to easements, building set
back lines and other matters set forth on any plat which has been filed by Purchaser with respect
to the Property and/or which have been granted to any governmental authority or utility company,
except that there shall be no repurchase option reserved and the exception for liens securing ad
valorem taxes shall be limited to the year in which the closing of the repurchase takes place, with
the ad valorem taxes for such year to be prorated at the Repurchase
Closing based upon the most current available taxes. At the Repurchase Closing, Seller, at its
expense, may obtain an owners policy of title insurance issued by the title company designated by
Seller in the amount of the Repurchase Price and subject to no exceptions other than those
contained in the owners policy of title insurance insuring title to the Property received by
Purchaser in connection with the purchase of the Property by Purchaser from Seller, and to
easements, building set back lines and other matters set forth on any plat which has been filed by
Purchaser with respect to the Property and/or which have been granted to any governmental authority
or utility company, except there shall be no exception for any repurchase
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option, and the policy or policies shall reflect only the then current year taxes. Seller shall not record in the real
property records of Collin County, Texas, a memorandum of the exercise of this option without the
joinder of Purchaser.
(c) If Seller exercises the Repurchase Option, Seller shall have a period of forty-five (45)
days after such exercise in which to perform, at Sellers sole expense, such environmental studies,
title reviews, surveys, engineering studies, or other investigations and due diligence with respect
to the Property and Project as Seller may deem relevant in connection with its repurchase the
Property, subject to the same covenants and conditions of Section 6 hereof that were applicable to
Purchasers inspection of and entry onto the Property (for this purpose, the terms Seller and
Purchaser used in said Section 6 shall be deemed to refer to Purchaser and Seller,
respectively). Seller may, during such forty-five (45) day period, rescind its exercise of the
Repurchase Option by written notice to Purchaser, in which event Sellers repurchase rights as to
the Property shall cease and be of no further force or effect. No such rescission of the exercise
of Sellers Repurchase Option shall be deemed to limit or restrict any contractual or tort claims
(or the rights or remedies associated therewith), if any, that Seller may have against Purchaser,
whether in its capacity as an adjacent landowner, as the Declarant under the Declaration, the
Association Declaration, or otherwise, if such rescission is as a result of any environmental or
other condition on the Property that constitutes a violation of the Declaration, the Association
Declaration, a breach of any contractual agreements between Seller and Purchaser and/or a violation
of any environmental or other laws or regulations that create private rights of action against
violators.
(d) At the option and request of Seller, Purchaser will assign to Seller, without recourse,
representation or warranty, and Seller shall assume and agree to perform all obligations of
Purchaser under, any and all contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, guarantees and warranties
related to the construction of the improvements on the Property repurchased by Seller pursuant to
the provisions hereof, along with any claimed or issued unused insurance proceeds related to any
damage to the improvements or equipment supporting such improvements, which may have occurred
during the construction of the improvements on the Property repurchased by Seller pursuant to the
provisions hereof.
(e) Prior to termination of the Repurchase Option, Purchaser agrees not to place any liens or
security interests on the Property or the improvements thereon except for indebtedness of Purchaser
related to Purchasers purchase of the Property and/or construction of any improvements thereon, or
the refinancing thereof, and Seller agrees that the Repurchase Option shall be subordinate to any
liens and security interests securing such indebtedness, and Seller shall enter into a
subordination agreement on terms reasonably acceptable to Seller if so requested by Purchasers
lender. In the event Seller exercises the Repurchase Option all such liens and security
interests shall be released as to the Property which is subject to such repurchase or any
improvements thereon upon payment by Seller of the Repurchase Price without regard to whether such
amount is sufficient to retire such indebtedness in full.
(f) At Purchasers request, upon the expiration or termination of the Repurchase Option,
Seller shall execute, in recordable form, a confirmation of the expiration of such option. If
Seller fails to execute and return such document within fifteen (15) days after receipt thereof
from Purchaser, Purchaser shall be entitled to file a memorandum of record in the Land Records of
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County, Texas, confirming that such termination has occurred, and such memorandum may be
conclusively relied upon by all interested parties as to the termination of the Repurchase Option.
(g) The options and rights reserved herein are personal rights of Seller which may not be
assigned to others by Seller, except that Seller may assign its rights hereunder to an affiliate of
Seller; provided, however, that in the event of such assignment, an executed copy of the instrument
by which such assignment is made shall be provided to Purchaser promptly after the assignment.
(h) The provisions of this Section 11.05 shall survive the Closing, and at Closing, Seller and
Purchaser shall execute a Memorandum of Repurchase Option in the form of Exhibit D
attached hereto to be recorded immediately following the recordation of the Deed.
11.06 Right of First Offer; Right of First Refusal. The following provisions
shall be in addition to Sellers Repurchase Option pursuant to Section 11.05:
(a) As used in this Section 11.06, an Undeveloped Tract means a tract of land comprised of
all or any part of the Property, excluding, however, any such tract upon which the construction of
any new, permanent building has been substantially completed after the Closing Date. Also, as used
herein, a Qualified Mortgage means a deed of trust or mortgage that grants or creates a lien
against an Undeveloped Tract to secure indebtedness for borrowed money owed to a bank, insurance
company or other institutional lender.
(b) Subject to the exceptions and qualifications set out below in this Section 11.06, prior to
marketing any Undeveloped Tract to any third party, Purchaser will notify Seller in writing (the
ROFO Notice) of Purchasers intention or desire to sell the applicable Undeveloped Tract, and
Seller shall have the right (the ROFO) for a period of thirty (30) days after Sellers receipt of
the ROFO Notice to negotiate with Purchaser in good faith to attempt to reach agreement on the
terms and conditions for the sale of the designated Undeveloped Tract from Purchaser to Seller
(i.e., purchase price, due diligence period, closing date, etc.) The ROFO Notice shall specify the
Undeveloped Tract which Purchaser intends or desires to sell and if the first ROFO Notice delivered
by Purchaser to Seller does not cover all of the Undeveloped Tracts, then the provisions of this
Section 11.06 and the ROFO shall be applicable each time Purchaser desires to sell any of the
remaining Undeveloped Tracts.
(c) Subject to the exceptions and qualifications set out below in this Section 11.06, if
Seller does not purchase the applicable Undeveloped Tract pursuant to the ROFO and if Purchaser
receives a proposal outlining the purchase price and general business terms upon which a
prospective purchaser desires to purchase such Undeveloped Tract, or if Purchaser expects to
make a proposal to a prospective purchaser outlining the purchase price and other general business
terms upon which Purchaser is willing to sell such Undeveloped Tract, and if on the basis of either
such proposal (the Proposal) Purchaser intends and desires to enter into further negotiations for
a more definitive purchase and sale agreement with the prospective purchaser, then Purchaser must,
prior to entering into negotiations for a more definitive purchase and sale agreement, submit the
Proposal to Seller with an offer (the Offer) to enter into a sales contract covering such
Undeveloped Tract with Seller on the Proposed Terms (as defined below). That is to say, except as
provided below, Purchaser will not enter into any such definitive purchase and sale agreement for
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Undeveloped Tract to any third party unless and until Purchaser has first submitted
a Proposal and an Offer to Seller and complied with the provisions of this Section 11.06. It is
agreed that the provisions of this Section 11.06 shall apply not only to sales of the Undeveloped
Tracts, but also to any ground lease of any Undeveloped Tract by Purchaser for a term of twenty
(20) years or longer, including any renewal or extension options (a Long Term Ground Lease), and
in the event of any ground lease transaction, the terminology used in the definitions of Proposal
and Offer and elsewhere herein shall be deemed to be adjusted accordingly to refer to a lease
transaction instead of a sale transaction, and the terms purchase price or price will be deemed
to mean all rents and other charges to be imposed upon the lessee thereunder.
(d) If Seller receives a Proposal and an Offer covering any Undeveloped Tract (the Relevant
Property) as provided in the preceding paragraph, but for any reason fails to accept the Offer in
writing within fifteen (15) days after Sellers receipt of the Offer, then Purchaser will be
entitled to sell the Relevant Property to the other prospective purchaser named in the Proposal (or
any of its affiliates) for a price equal to or greater than the price set forth in the Proposal and
otherwise on the terms set forth in the Proposal or on other terms which, when considered in the
aggregate, are not materially less favorable to Purchaser; provided, that the closing of such sale
occurs within 180 days after the date of Sellers receipt of the Offer from Purchaser. Any such
sale to the other prospective purchaser will be subject to the Permitted Encumbrances, which for
purposes of this Section 11.06 shall include the restrictions set forth in the Deed and the
Repurchase Option set forth in Section 11.05; but any such sale will not be subject to any rights
reserved by Seller in this Section 11.06. However, if such sale to the other prospective purchaser
does not close within 180 days after the date of Sellers receipt of the Offer from Purchaser, then
the rights reserved by this Section 11.06 shall continue in effect with respect to the subject
Undeveloped Tract. If, however, Seller accepts Purchasers Offer within such fifteen (15) day
period, Purchaser must cause a sales contract (the Repurchase Contract) to be prepared in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit F, but providing for the sale of the
Relevant Property to Seller on the Proposed Terms. Purchaser may terminate Sellers rights under
this Section 11.06 (as to the subject Undeveloped Tract, but not as to any remaining Undeveloped
Tracts) if Seller fails to execute such a Repurchase Contract within ten (10) days after the same
is submitted to Seller by Purchaser, provided the Repurchase Contract is consistent with the
requirements of this Section 11.06 in all material respects.
(e) As used in this Section 11.06, the Proposed Terms will mean the purchase price and
general business terms outlined in the Proposal submitted to Seller with Purchasers Offer to sell
the Relevant Property; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Proposal or the form of sales contract attached as Exhibit F,
the following will be included in the Proposed Terms and made part of any Repurchase Contract:
(1) Under no circumstances will Purchaser be required to provide seller financing to Seller,
even if Purchaser is willing to provide such financing to another prospective purchaser. Further,
under no circumstances will Seller be required to accept the Relevant Property subject to any
Qualified Mortgage, or to assume any Qualified Mortgage, and Purchaser will be required at its
expense to obtain the release of the Relevant Property from any Qualified Mortgage on or before the
closing of the Repurchase Contract.
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(2) Purchaser will, subject to the closing conditions applicable under the Repurchase
Contract, convey the Relevant Property to Seller by Special Warranty Deed (prepared from the State
Bar of Texas form), subject only to Permitted Encumbrances and any other Identified Encumbrances
(as defined in the form of Repurchase Contract attached as Exhibit F).
(3) As set forth in the form of Repurchase Contract attached as Exhibit F, the sale
will be subject to a thirty (30) day feasibility or inspection period and to Sellers receipt of an
acceptable title insurance commitment and survey. If, however, Seller elects to terminate the
Repurchase Contract as therein provided (other than by reason of a default by Purchaser), Purchaser
will be free to sell the Relevant Property or any portion thereof to another purchaser without
first offering the Relevant Property for sale to Seller.
(4) Closing under the Repurchase Contract will be scheduled on the first business day
following fifteen (15) days after expiration of the inspection period under the Repurchase
Contract. Closing will take place at the Dallas or Plano offices of the Title Company.
(5) Seller will be required, as a condition to its rights under the Repurchase Contract, to
deposit earnest money with the title company equal to one percent (1%) of the purchase price for
the Relevant Property no later than five days after execution of the Repurchase Contract.
(6) In the case of any Offer submitted for a Long Term Ground Lease, the Offer must include a
proposed form of ground lease. Also, the form of Repurchase Contract attached as Exhibit F
must be revised to provide for delivery at closing of the Long Term Ground Lease, in the form
included with the Offer, in lieu of a deed from Purchaser to Seller.
(7) All matters not expressly and specifically covered in this Section 11.06 or the Proposal
(for example, representations or disclaimers of the seller as to the condition of the Relevant
Property) will, for the purposes of determining the Proposed Terms, be the same as set forth in the
form of contract attached as Exhibit F.
(f) If Seller enters into a Repurchase Contract and fails to close the purchase of the
Relevant Property in a timely manner for any reason other than Purchasers default under the
Repurchase Contract (including any failure to close because of title objections by Seller), Seller
will have no further rights under this Section 11.06 as to the Relevant Property covered by the
Repurchase Contract; although Sellers rights under this Section 11.06 shall continue with respect
to all remaining Undeveloped Tracts. Under no circumstances will Purchaser be required to incur any
cost to cure any title or other objections by Seller in connection with any sale of the Relevant
Property, except in connection with any Qualified Mortgage or other liens securing indebtedness,
which Purchaser shall be obligated to obtain the release of at its expense on or before the closing
under the Repurchase Contract.
(g) As provided in the paragraph (h) below, Sellers rights under this Section 11.06 will not
apply to any grant of a lien or conveyance or assignments made in any Qualified Mortgage, whether
such Qualified Mortgage exists now or is executed in the future by Purchaser,
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nor will it apply to any foreclosure or other exercise of remedies under any Qualified
Mortgage or any conveyance in lieu thereof. However, any existing or future Qualified Mortgage will
be subject and subordinate to Sellers rights under this Section 11.06, and thus any such
foreclosure will not cut off or terminate the rights reserved by Seller in this Section 11.06 as to
future sales or conveyances of the property sold at the foreclosure.
(h) Sellers rights under this Section 11.06 will not apply to, and thus Purchaser will not be
required to deliver any Proposal or Offer to Seller in connection with or by reason of any of, the
following:
(1) the execution of any Qualified Mortgage or foreclosure of the lien of any Qualified
Mortgage or any conveyance in lieu of such a foreclosure (however, Sellers rights under this
Section 11.06 will survive any such foreclosure or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure and the
transferee will acquire the applicable property subject to Sellers rights under this Section
11.06);
(2) any conveyance or transfer to any entity that controls, is controlled by or is under
common control with Purchaser, including any subsidiary of Purchaser (however, Sellers rights
under this Section 11.06 will survive any such conveyance or transfer and the transferee will
acquire the applicable property subject to Sellers rights under this Section 11.06);
(3) any condemnation or conveyance in lieu thereof;
(4) any conveyance or transfer of any Undeveloped Tract which is made or to be made together
with or as a condition to transfers of significant assets of Purchaser (other than another
Undeveloped Tract) (however, Sellers rights under this Section 11.06 will survive any such
conveyance or transfer and the transferee will acquire the applicable property subject to Sellers
rights under this Section 11.06); or
(5) any grant of an easement which is appurtenant to or will otherwise benefit any land owned
by Purchaser or any of its affiliates or any occupant of any such land.
(i) The provisions of this Section 11.06 shall survive the Closing, and at Closing, Seller and
Purchaser shall execute a Memorandum of Right of First Offer and Right of First Refusal in the form
of Exhibit G attached hereto to be recorded immediately following the recordation of the
Deed.
11.07 Notice to Purchaser. Seller hereby advises Purchaser to obtain an owner
policy of title insurance for the Property or have an abstract of title covering the Property
examined by an attorney selected by Purchaser.
11.08 Notices. Any notice or other communication required, permitted, or
contemplated by this Contract (Notice) must be in writing and may be given by (a) United States
Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; (b) a recognized,
bonded, national, overnight courier service; or (c) sent by telecommunication (Fax) during normal
business hours which shall be deemed delivered on the day sent, provided the original notice is
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received by the addressee after being sent by a nationally recognized, overnight courier within
one business day of the Fax. Notice shall be deemed delivered (x) by United States Mail on the
earlier of (i) three (3) business days after deposited in the United States Mail or (ii) when
actually delivered (as evidenced by the return receipt); or (y) by overnight courier, one (1)
business day after deposit with such courier, all addressed as follows:
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Notice given in any other manner shall be deemed delivered when actually received. Either party may
change its address by giving the other party five (5) days advance written notice of such change.
Notices sent by a partys attorney shall constitute notice from the applicable party.
11.09 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Contract.
11.10 Attorneys Fees. If Seller or Purchaser employs an attorney to enforce
any rights or remedies hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other
party reasonable attorneys fees and court costs. The obligations of the parties set forth in this
Section 11.09 shall survive the termination or closing of this Contract.
11.11 Performance of the Contract. The obligations of the parties hereto are
performable in Collin County, Texas. This Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance
with the laws of the State of Texas.
11.12 Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between
Seller and Purchaser with respect to the sale and purchase of the Property. This Contract
supersedes all prior representations, understandings, or agreements (whether oral or written) with
respect to the subject matter hereof. Except as provided in Section 11.17 below, this Contract
cannot be amended or modified except by a written instrument signed by both Seller and Purchaser.
11.13 Multiple Originals. This Contract may be executed in multiple original
counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original, and when the counterparts are taken
together, they shall be deemed to be one and same instrument. This Contract may be executed via
facsimile or by sending copies of the executed Contract via email followed by regular mail of the
originals and shall be considered executed and binding upon receipt of the fax or email of the
signature page of the last of the partys signature to this Contract.
11.14 Severability. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provision of this Contract, and the remainder of this Contract shall be construed and
interpreted as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained
herein.
11.15 Time Periods. Unless otherwise specified, any time period or deadline
provided in this Contract shall be measured in Calendar days. If any such time period or deadline
expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday recognized by the State of Texas, such time period
or deadline shall be extended to the first business day thereafter.
11.16 Independent Contract Consideration. Seller acknowledges that
contemporaneously with the execution of this Contract, Purchaser has delivered to Seller $50.00.
Such amount has been bargained for as consideration for Purchasers exclusive option to purchase
the Property and for Sellers execution of this Contract. Such amount is in addition to the Earnest
Money, is non-refundable, and shall be retained by Seller notwithstanding any other provision of
this Contract.
11.17 Condemnation. If during the pendency of this Contract and prior to
Closing, condemnation proceedings are commenced with respect to all or any portion of the Property,
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Seller shall immediately notify Purchaser. In such event, Purchaser may, at its option, either (i)
elect to terminate this Contract by written notice to Seller within ten (10) business days
after receipt by Purchaser of such notice; whereupon, the Earnest Money shall be immediately
returned to Purchaser, and, except for the Surviving Obligations, neither party shall have any
further rights, obligations, or remedies under this Contract, or (ii) elect to close the
transaction, in which event, Purchaser shall be entitled to all proceeds of any award or payment in
lieu thereof resulting from such proceedings, and the Purchase Price will be paid in full by
Purchaser at Closing. In the event that Purchaser elects to close the transaction, Seller shall
assign to Purchaser at Closing such rights which Seller might have with respect to any condemnation
award or payment in lieu thereof.
11.18 Substitution of Legal Description. When the Survey has been prepared and
approved or deemed to be approved by Purchaser in accordance with the provisions of Section 5, the
legal description of the Property set forth thereon shall be substituted for the description set
forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, and this Contract shall be deemed automatically
amended by such substitution.
11.19 Survival. The provisions of this Contract that are expressly stated to
survive Closing, or termination of this Contract and those obligations of the parties hereto that
by their own terms are performable after Closing shall survive the Closing and are referred to
herein as Surviving Obligations. The representations and warranties of Seller and Purchaser set
forth in Section 7.01 and Section 7.04 hereof shall survive Closing for a period of one year and
are included within the Surviving Obligations.
11.20 Interpretation. Where required for proper interpretation, words in the
singular shall include the plural, and words of any gender shall include all genders. The
descriptive headings of the sections of this Contract are for convenience only and shall not
control or affect the meaning of construction of any of the provisions hereof.
11.21 Waiver. No waiver by either party of any of its rights or remedies
hereunder shall be considered a waiver of any other or subsequent right or remedy. No waiver by
either party of any of its rights or remedies hereunder shall be effective unless evidenced by a
written instrument executed by the waiving party.
11.22 Memorandum of Contract; Confidentiality. Neither party shall record a
memorandum of this Contract in the real property records of the county in which the Property is
located. The parties agree that the existence of this Contract along with its terms and conditions
and all prior negotiations between the parties with regard to the Property, shall be kept
confidential by the parties and shall not be disclosed to any third party except to the Title
Company, the parties brokers and legal representatives, prospective financing sources of
Purchaser, and such other third parties who have a specific need to know such information and
except as may be required by applicable law. The information given to all third parties shall be
limited to such information as is necessary for the carrying out of their duties with regard to the
sale and purchase of the Property under this Contract. All media releases, public announcements and
public disclosures by Purchaser or Purchasers Representatives shall be coordinated with and
approved in writing by Seller prior to the release thereof. Except for any announcement intended
solely for internal distribution by Purchaser or any disclosure required by legal,
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accounting or
regulatory requirements beyond the reasonable control of Purchaser, all media releases, public
announcements or public disclosures (including, but not limited to, promotional or marketing
material) by Purchaser or its employees or agents relating to this Contract or its subject matter,
or including the name, trade name, trade mark, or symbol of Seller or any affiliate of Seller,
shall be coordinated with and approved in writing by Seller prior to the release thereof. Purchaser
shall not represent directly or indirectly that any contract or any service provided by Purchaser
to Seller has been approved or endorsed by Seller or include the name, trade name, trade mark, or
symbol of Seller or any affiliate of Seller without Sellers express written consent.
11.23 Termination of Offer. This document, when first signed by either party,
represents an offer to sell or purchase the Property, as the case may be, that shall automatically
expire (without any further notice from or action by such party) in fifteen (15) days unless it is
signed by both parties within such period.
11.24 Conveyance Plat. It is understood and acknowledged that Purchaser, at
its sole cost and expense, will seek to obtain approval of a conveyance plat for the Property
meeting the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Plano, Texas in accordance
with (i) the boundary of the Property shown on the Survey and (ii) all applicable laws (the
Conveyance Plat) prior to the Closing, although the approval of a Conveyance Plat shall not be a
condition to the Closing hereunder. Seller agrees to cooperate, at no expense to Seller, by
providing all necessary signatures and taking other necessary actions to assist Purchaser in
applying for and obtaining approval of the Conveyance Plat. Purchaser acknowledges that
development of the Property cannot occur absent an approved and recorded Conveyance Plat and
compliance with the other platting and development requirements of the City of Plano.
11.25 Development Management Agreement. As part of the consideration for this
contract, Purchaser and Trammell Crow Company, or its affiliate designee, (the Development
Manager) have agreed to execute and deliver a Development Management Agreement (the Development
Agreement) providing for a fee to the Development Manager equal to 7.5% of the hard costs and
managed soft costs (excluding the Purchase Price for the Property) for oversight of the design and
construction of the office headquarters building over a design and construction period to
substantial completion estimated to be 15 months, with any time and services provided by the
Development Manager in excess of 15 months and not resulting solely by a breach by the Development
Manager of the Development Agreement to be compensated by an additional fee of $1,000 per day
payable to the Development Manager. The parties to the Development Agreement will negotiate in
good faith to reach mutual agreement on the terms and form of the Development Agreement prior to
the commencement of any construction on the Property by Purchaser and in any event no later than
the Construction Commencement Deadline. The obligations under this Section 11.25 shall survive
Closing and may be enforced by the parties and the Development Manager.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Purchaser have executed this Contract as follows:
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PURCHASER:
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West Plano Land Diodes Contract of Sale
TITLE COMPANY (FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED COPY OF THIS
CONTRACT AND AGREEING TO HOLD AND DISBURSE THE EARNEST MONEY AND ANY OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED BY IT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT):
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West Plano Land Diodes Contract of Sale
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT B
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
GRANTEES ADDRESS:
Diodes Incorporated
15660 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 850
Dallas, Texas 75248
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL
OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE
IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE
NUMBER.
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
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THAT, WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP a Delaware limited partnership (Grantor), for and in
consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash in hand paid by Diodes
Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, with an address of 15660 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 850,
Dallas, Texas 75248 (Grantee) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Grantor, has GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD, and
CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, and CONVEY unto Grantee, the real
property more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto, together with all
improvements, rights, appurtenants, and hereditaments located thereon (the Property).
This conveyance is being made by Grantor and accepted by Grantee subject to those certain
title exceptions set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof for all
purposes, but only to the extent that such exceptions are valid, existing, and, in fact, affect the
Property. Property taxes having been adjusted between Grantor and Grantee and appropriate payments
or credits having been made to Grantee, Grantee assumes and shall be responsible for payment of all
property taxes, including but not limited to all rollback or similar property taxes.
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The Property is sold and conveyed in its AS IS, WHERE IS condition, without any warranty,
express or implied, of habitability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or
assurance, it being understood and agreed that Grantee acquires the Property subject to any and all
defects.
Deed Restrictions
Grantee will construct, occupy and operate improvements on the Property for use as an office
headquarters building for Purchaser and to be substantially occupied by Purchaser or its successor
and its employees and ancillary uses associated with such office headquarters use that primarily
serve and benefit the occupants in the improvements on the Property (e.g. tenant employee
cafeteria, deli, gift shop, lobby banking, etc.) Without limiting the foregoing, it is specifically
agreed that the Property may not be used for (i) commercial office building development (as
hereafter defined) other than an office for the headquarters of Grantee, its employees and
successors, (ii) any retail intended to serve and benefit the general public, or motor or
drive-through banking, (iii) restaurant (intended to primarily serve and benefit the general public
outside of the occupants of the improvements on the Property), (iv) hotel, (v) town home and
multi-family residential development, (vi) free-standing restaurant and/or retail pads, and (vii)
medical office condominiums. For purposes hereof, commercial office building development shall
mean any building or combination of buildings and other amenities which is used for office purposes
other than an office for the headquarters of Grantee, its employees and successors, not exceeding
three stories in height [and with no more than twenty percent (20%) of the leasable area in the
building being leased to third parties not owned or controlled by, or under common control with,
Grantee. Further, any office headquarters building constructed on the Property must otherwise be
incompliance with the Declarations applicable to the Property (and thus shall be subject to
approval by the Legacy Associations Design Review Board) and must be designed and constructed with
an exterior appearance at least comparable to first class office buildings on other properties in
the vicinity of the Property. These restrictions will be binding upon, and will be a covenant
running with the land as to the Property and will remain in effect until the earlier of (a)
recordation in the real property records of Collin County, Texas of a written release of this
covenant executed by Grantor and Grantee or (b) fifteen (15) years after the date of this deed;
provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, the restriction prohibiting commercial office
building development other than an office headquarters of Grantee not to exceed three stories in
height and the restrictions on leasing to unaffiliated third parties will remain in effect only
until the earlier of (i) recordation in the real property records of Collin County, Texas of a
written release of such commercial office building development restriction or (ii) ten (10) years
after the date of this deed.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property, together with, all and singular, the rights and
appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging, to Grantee and Grantees heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns forever, and subject to the
exceptions set forth on the attached Exhibit B, Grantor does hereby bind Grantor and
Grantors heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, against
every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof by, through, or
under Grantor, but not otherwise.
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EXECUTED to be effective _______________, 2008.
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GRANTOR:
WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP,
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 200__ by Mark C. Allyn,
President of West Plano Land Company GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, sole general
partner of West Plano Land Company, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, on behalf of said limited
partnership.
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EXHIBIT A TO THE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT B TO THE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
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EXHIBIT C
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
THIS ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE (this Certificate) dated as of , 20___, is executed
and delivered by LEGACY ASSOCIATION, a Texas non-profit corporation (Association), to and in
favor of , a (Purchaser).
RECITALS
1. The property (the Property) more particularly described on Exhibit A attached
hereto is the subject of a contract for the purchase and sale of real
estate by and between
( ) and Purchaser (the Contract).
2. Purchaser requires, as a condition to such acquisition, that the Association execute and
deliver this Certificate.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged and confessed, the Association hereby represents and warrants to, and covenants
and agrees with, Purchaser as follows:
As of the date hereof, all fees, assessments and charges to the Property and the owner thereof
have been or shall be paid in full and thereafter there shall remain no unpaid assessments levied
against the Property except as set forth in Paragraph 4 below.
As of the date hereof, no default or event of default currently exists by the current owner
with respect to the Property, and the Association has no claim or lien against the Property or its
owner with respect to the Property which is not satisfied.
The use of the Property is currently in compliance with the existing Association Declaration
and the covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Property.
The Regular Assessment (as defined in the Association Declaration) for the Property for
calendar year 2008 is $ per gross acre, based upon gross acres. The last
payment by the existing owner of the Property of its Regular
Assessment for
quarter 20___ was made on
, 20___. The ___ quarter 20___ Regular Assessment has not yet been invoiced and
is not yet due and payable. The Association will invoice Purchaser for the full amount of the
quarter 20___ Regular Assessment due for the Property on or about 20___, which will
be due and payable in
20___. Purchasers estimated quarter 20___ Regular Assessment
is approximately
$ .
The Special Member Assessment (as defined in the Association Declaration) for the Property for
calendar year 20___is $ N/A. The last payment by the current owner of the Property of its Special
Member Assessment was made on N/A. The next scheduled payment owner of the Property of its Special
Member Assessment is $ N/A.
As of the date of this Certificate, the Association maintains a reserve fund pursuant to
Section 3.5 of the Association Declaration, which reserve fund currently equals $ as
of the Quarter 20___.
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The current owner of the Property is a Class A Member (as defined in the Association
Declaration) and will be entitled to one (1) vote per acre based on an estimated gross
acres. The Class B Member (as defined in the Association Declaration) status formerly held by
Electronic Data Systems Corporation has terminated and no other party is a Class B Member or has
the right to become a Class B Member.
The Property comprises approximately % of the entire property subject to the
Association.
The undersigned has all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Certificate
without the joinder of any other person or entity and the individual signing this Certificate on
behalf of the Association is fully authorized and empowered to do so and to bind the Association
and the Associations Board of Directors to the matters set forth in this Certificate.
This Certificate shall inure to the benefit of Purchaser and its successors and assigns. This
Certificate shall not be deemed to alter or modify any of the terms and conditions of the
Association Declaration or covenants, conditions and restrictions that affect the Property.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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EXECUTED AND DELIVERED as of the date first above written.
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Patrick J. McInroe, President of Legacy Association, a Texas non-profit corporation, on behalf of
said Association.
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Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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My Commission Expires: _____________
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Exhibit A to Estoppel Certificate
The Property
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FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF REPURCHASE OPTION
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MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT is made this
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between WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (West Plano), and DIODES
INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation (Diodes), on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11.05
of that certain Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Real
Estate dated _________, 2008 by and between West Plano, as Seller, and Diodes, as Purchaser,
(the Contract) Diodes has granted to West Plano an option to repurchase the Property (as defined
in the Contract and herein so called) with respect to the tract of land more particularly described
on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, Diodes and West Plano hereby provide public notice of the options to
repurchase the Property granted by Diodes to West Plano pursuant to the Contract. If the option to
repurchase the Property expires or terminates in accordance with the terms of the Contract this
Memorandum shall terminate and be null and void. Following any such termination, West Plano shall
promptly after a request made by Diodes execute a termination of this Memorandum (in recordable
form) if this Memorandum terminates as described above.
Information concerning the Contract may be obtained by contacting West Plano Land Company, LP,
Attention: Mark C. Allyn, 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75201.
(SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW)
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Effective as of the day and year set forth above.
WEST PLANO:
WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP,
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President of West Plano Land Company GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, sole general
partner of West Plano Land Company, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, on behalf of said limited
partnership.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Printed Name: __________________________
My Commission Expires: __________________
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DIODES:
DIODES INCORPORATED,
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instrument was acknowledged before me on _________, 2008
by _________,
_________ of Diodes incorporated,
a _________ corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Printed Name: ____________________________
My Commission Expires: ____________________
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EXHIBIT F
FORM OF CONTRACT OF SALE
(FOR USE UPON GRANTORS EXERCISE OF ITS RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL)
[SELLER]
[SELLERS ADDRESS]
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[BUYER]
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter confirms the agreement of [SELLER NAME] (Seller) to sell the Relevant Property
referenced above to [BUYER NAME] (Buyer) if certain contingencies are resolved or waived as
described below. Buyer and Seller agree that the sale will be governed by the following terms and
conditions
1) Price and Other Terms and Conditions.
(A) Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Relevant Property (the Purchase Price) will
be $ .
(B) Earnest Money: $ of earnest money (the Earnest Money) will be deposited by Buyer
with [Name and Address of Title Company] (the Title Company). Upon any termination of this
agreement which is effective prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period described below, $100
of the Earnest Money will be paid to Seller, as consideration for this agreement, and the remainder
of the Earnest Money will be promptly refunded to Buyer. Otherwise, at closing, the Earnest Money
will be applied to the Purchase Price. So long as the Title Company holds the Earnest Money, the Title Company will be
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expected to keep the Earnest
Money invested as reasonably requested by Buyer; provided, Buyer has notified the Title Company and
Seller of Buyers federal tax ID#. Any interest earned on the Earnest Money will be reported as
income by Buyer for income tax purposes. For purposes of this agreement, however, such interest
will be added to (and applied in accordance with this agreement as) Earnest Money.
(C) Date and Place for Closing. Closing of the sale will occur in the offices of the Title
Company no later than 15 days after the end of the Inspection Period (as defined below). Time is of
the essence.
[NOTE: The next two subparagraphs are subject to any adjustments indicated by the Proposal.]
(D) Closing Costs. Ad valorem taxes and any other ongoing expenses related to the Relevant
Property will be prorated at closing, based upon the best estimates available if actual amounts
cannot yet be determined. However, any rollback taxes or other taxes to be paid after closing for
any period prior to closing because of a change in ownership or use of the Relevant Property will
be for the account of Seller and will be credited against the Purchase Price. Further, any such
rollback taxes will be computed as if use of the Relevant Property will change to commercial uses
immediately after closing. Buyer and Seller will each pay its own attorneys fees. Seller will also
pay the basic premium for the owners title insurance policy required in favor of Buyer by this
agreement; but the additional premium (if any) required because of any special endorsements or
modifications to the policy (including the survey deletion) required by Buyer will be paid by
Buyer.
(G) AS IS Sale. The Relevant Property is to be sold and conveyed AS IS without any
representation or warranty by Seller, except (1) the title warranties in the special warranty deed
to be delivered by Seller as provided below, (2) the representations concerning Sellers tax status
in the non-foreign certificate to be delivered by Seller as provided below, and (3) that Seller
does make the following representations to Buyer, subject to any contrary information known to or
discovered by Buyer during the Inspection Period:
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Relevant Property, including any such actions, suits or proceedings for the
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2) Items to Be Delivered Before Closing.
(A) Survey: If Seller has not already done so, Seller will within 10 days after the date of
this agreement provide to Buyer an updated survey of the Relevant Property (the Survey) prepared
and certified by a licensed, professional surveyor, showing all easements, setbacks and other
encumbrances which can be shown on a survey, and confirming the Net Area used to compute the
Purchase Price.
(B) Title: If Seller has not already done so, Seller will within 10 days after the date of
this agreement provide to Buyer a copy of a current commitment for title insurance (the
Commitment), issued by the Title Company in the amount of the Purchase Price, covering the
Relevant Property, and delivered together with copies of all special title exceptions noted in the
Commitment.
(C) Other Materials: If Seller has not already done so, Seller will within 10 days after the
date of this agreement provide to Buyer copies of (1) all environmental reports (if any) pertaining
to the Relevant Property (whether one or more, the Report) that Seller received when it acquired
the Relevant Property or that are otherwise be available to Seller, (2) any governmental permits
previously received by Seller regarding the use and maintenance of the Relevant Property, and (3)
any correspondence or notices from any governmental authorities or other parties that Seller has
received concerning the Relevant Property and possible or alleged violations of environmental or
other laws.
No representations of accuracy will be implied by Sellers delivery of any Report or other
information to Buyer.
3) Items to Be Delivered At Closing.
(A) Deed. Seller will convey its interest in the Relevant Property to Buyer by a special
warranty deed (the Deed), which will be expressly subject to Identified Encumbrances (as defined
below).
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(B) Non-foreign Certificate. Seller will deliver a certificate of non-foreign status to Buyer
at closing as needed to comply with the provisions of the Foreign Investors Real Property Tax Act
(FIRPTA).
(C) Title Policy. At the closing, Seller will deliver to Buyer an owners title policy issued
by the Title Company (or written confirmation from the Title Company that it is then
unconditionally prepared to issue such a policy). The policy will be subject only to standard
printed exceptions (with the survey deletion made if requested by Buyer) and Identified
Encumbrances.
(D) Title Company Certificates. Seller will deliver any evidence of authority and owners
affidavit that may reasonably be required by the Title Company as a condition to its delivery of
the owners title insurance policy to Buyer.
4) Contingencies.
The sale will be contingent upon satisfaction or wavier of each of the following conditions:
(A) Signing and Earnest Money. Within 10 days after the date of this agreement, Buyer must
have signed and returned this agreement to Seller and must have deposited the Earnest Money with
the Title Company.
(B) Inspection. Buyer must be satisfied with the condition and suitability of the Relevant
Property after further inspections as Buyer deems appropriate during the period that commences when
this agreement is fully executed and that ends 30 days after the date of this letter (the
Inspection Period). Seller will permit entry upon the Relevant Property by Buyer and its
representatives and consultants to conduct such inspections throughout the Inspection Period. If
Buyer is not satisfied during the Inspection Period for any reason whatsoever, Buyer may terminate
this agreement and receive a refund of the Earnest Money by written notice to Seller. If, however,
Buyer fails to notify Seller in writing of the termination of this agreement before the end of the
Inspection Period, Buyer will be deemed to have waived this inspection contingency.
(C) Review of Title and Other Materials. Before the expiration of the Inspection Period, Buyer
must receive, and be satisfied with all title exceptions and other matters disclosed in, the
Survey, the Commitment and the Report or any other materials concerning the Relevant
Property delivered to Buyer by Seller. Special title exceptions listed in Schedule B of the
Commitment, as the same may be modified by the Title Company at the request of Buyer, will
constitute Identified Encumbrances for purposes of this agreement.
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(D) No Other Surprises. Nothing shall occur or be discovered after the Inspection Period and
prior to closing that could materially and adversely affect title to the Relevant Property or its
condition, and Seller must have been tendered the items which are listed above as items to be
delivered to Buyer at closing contemporaneously with Buyers tender of the Purchase Price.
5) Remedies.
If Buyer breaches this agreement prior to closing, Sellers sole remedy will be to collect and
retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages; provided, however, that Buyer must indemnify Seller
against any property damage (including damage to the Relevant Property) or bodily injury caused by
Buyers on-site inspections of the Relevant Property.
6) Miscellaneous.
This agreement supersedes and replaces any prior agreements between the parties concerning the
Relevant Property.
This agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective
successors and assigns.
To facilitate execution, this agreement may be executed in multiple identical counterparts. It will
not be necessary that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signature of all
persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart. All counterparts, taken together,
will collectively constitute a single instrument. But it will not be necessary in making proof of
any of this agreement to produce or account for more than a single counterpart containing the
respective signatures of, or on behalf of, each of the parties to this agreement. Any signature
page may be detached from one counterpart and then attached to a second counterpart with identical
provisions without impairing the legal effect of the signatures on the signature page. Signing and
sending a counterpart (or a signature page detached from the counterpart) by facsimile or other
electronic means to another party will have the same legal effect as signing and delivering an
original counterpart to the other party. A copy (including a copy produced by facsimile or other
electronic means) of any signature page that has been signed by or on behalf of a party to this
agreement will be as effective as the original signature page for the purpose of proving such
partys agreement to be bound.
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[Name of Buyer]
[Date]
Letter Agreement Page 6
If the foregoing correctly sets forth your agreements, please execute a copy of this letter in
the space provided below and return the copy to Seller.
Very truly yours,
Seller
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Accepted and agreed as of the date first above written:
Buyer
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EXHIBIT G
FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER
AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
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THE
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF COLLIN
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THIS
MEMORANDUM OF RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL is made
this _________ day of
_________, 2008, by and between WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (West
Plano), and DIODES INCORPORATED a Delaware corporation (Diodes), on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate dated
_________, 2008 by and between West Plano, as Seller, and , as Purchaser (the Contract),
Diodes has granted to West Plano a right of first offer and a right of first refusal to purchase
the Property (as defined in the Contract and herein so called) with respect to the tract of land
more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, Diodes and West Plano hereby provide public notice of the right of first offer
and right of first refusal to purchase the Property granted by Diodes to West Plano pursuant to the
Contract. If the right of first offer and right of first refusal expire or terminate in accordance
with the terms of the Contract, this Memorandum shall terminate and be null and void. Following any
such termination, West Plano shall promptly after a request made by Diodes execute a termination of
this Memorandum (in recordable form) if this Memorandum terminates as described above.
Information concerning the Contract may be obtained by contacting West Plano Land Company, LP,
Attention: Mark C. Allyn, 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75201.
(SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW)
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Effective as of the day and year set forth above.
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WEST PLANO:
WEST PLANO LAND COMPANY, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
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West Plano Land Company GP LLC,
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
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This
instrument was acknowledged before me on _________, 2008 by Mark C. Allyn, President
of West Plano Land Company GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, sole general partner of
West Plano Land Company, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, on behalf of said limited partnership.
_____________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
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My Commission Expires:
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DIODES:
DIODES INCORPORATED,
a Delaware corporation
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF _________
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This
instrument was acknowledged before me on _________, 2008 by Richard D. White, Sr. VP
Finance of Diodes Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
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EXHIBIT 10.2
SERVICE AGREEMENT
30 JUNE 2008
DIODES ZETEX LIMITED
COLIN KEITH GREENE
CONTENTS
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Duties |
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Salary |
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Bonus AND SHARE OPTIONS |
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Expenses |
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Car allowance |
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Pension |
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Insurance |
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Holiday |
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Sickness and other Incapacity |
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Other Interests |
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Share Dealing and other Codes of Conduct |
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Intellectual Property |
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Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures |
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Collective Agreements |
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Termination |
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Suspension and Gardening Leave |
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Restraint on Activities of Executive and Confidentiality |
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Post-Termination Covenants |
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Waiver of Rights |
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Data Protection |
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Email and Internet Use |
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Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 |
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Miscellaneous |
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THIS AGREEMENT is made on 30 June 2008
BETWEEN:
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DIODES ZETEX LIMITED, a company which has its registered office at Zetex Technology Park,
Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9LL (the Company); and |
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COLIN KEITH GREENE of 15 Rippon Hall Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9RE (the Executive). |
IT IS AGREED as follows:
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DEFINITIONS |
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In this Agreement the following expressions have the following meanings: |
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Board means the board of directors of the Company or a duly constituted committee of the
board of directors; |
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) means the chief executive officer of the Company from time to
time; |
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Change of Control means the acquisition by any person, together with any person acting in
concert with that person (as defined in the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) of shares
carrying more than 50 per cent. of the voting rights at general meetings of the Company; or
approval by the shareholders of the Company of a merger or consolidation of the Company with
any other company (other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting
shares of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto representing (either by
remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity)
50 per cent. or more of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or
such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation); |
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Effective Date means 30 June 2008; |
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Employment means the Executives employment in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement; |
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Group Company means the Company, any holding company and any subsidiary of the Company or
any holding company (as defined in the Companies Act 1985); |
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Recognised Investment Exchange has the meaning given to it by section 285 of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000. |
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The Executive shall be employed by the Company as the Companys European President and as
the Companys Vice President of European Sales and Marketing, or in such other capacity,
consistent with his status and seniority, to which he may be lawfully assigned by the Board
from time to time. |
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The Executives period of continuous employment for statutory purposes began on 2 June 1997. |
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Subject to Clause 2.4, 2.5 and 17, the Employment will continue until terminated by either
party giving to the other not less than six months written notice to expire at any time. |
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In the event a Change of Control takes place between the Effective Date and 31 December 2008,
and as a result, the Company serves notice to terminate the Executives employment, the notice
to which the Executive is entitled will be extended (if relevant) so as not to expire before
30 June 2009 (although the Company may always elect to pay in lieu of such (extended) notice,
pursuant to its rights under clause 17.5) |
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The Employment will terminate automatically on the Executives 65th birthday. |
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DUTIES |
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During the Employment, the Executive will: |
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diligently perform all such duties and exercise all such powers as are lawfully
and properly assigned to him from time to time by the Board, whether such duties or
powers relate to the Company or any other Group Company; |
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comply with all directions lawfully and properly given to him by the Board; |
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unless prevented by sickness, injury or other incapacity, subject to Clause
12.1, devote such of his time, attention and abilities to the business and interests of
the Company or any other Group Company for which he is required to perform duties as
the proper performance of his duties under the Employment demands; |
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promptly provide the Board with all such information as it may require in
connection with the business or affairs of the Company and of any other Group Company
for which he is required to perform duties. |
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As a senior executive the Executives working time is not measured or pre-determined. The
Executive is responsible for determining his own hours of work, providing that such hours are
consistent with the proper performance of his duties. |
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The Executives normal place of work is the Companys principal UK office from time to time.
The Executive agrees to travel (both within and outside the United Kingdom) as may be required
for the proper performance of his duties under the Employment. |
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SALARY |
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The Executives basic annual salary is £179,574 (less any required deductions). The salary
will accrue on a daily basis, and will be payable in arrears in equal monthly instalments.
The salary will be reviewed annually on 1 January during the Employment. No salary review
will be undertaken after notice has been given by either party to terminate the Employment.
The Company is under no obligation to increase the Executives salary following a salary
review, but will not decrease it. If the salary is decreased with the Executives agreement
the Company agrees that, unless otherwise also agreed by the Executive, the Executives
pensionable salary will remain calculated as if the Executive was continuing to earn the basic
annual salary he would have done had he not agreed to the reduction. |
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The Executives salary will be inclusive of all fees and other remuneration to which he may
be or become entitled as an officer of the Company or of any other Group Company. |
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The Executive agrees that, pursuant to Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Company
has the right to deduct from his salary and/or bonus any amount owed to the Company or any
Group Company by the Executive in respect of any overpaid salary, bonus or cash benefits. |
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BONUS AND SHARE OPTIONS |
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For bonus year 2009 onwards the Executive will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and to
participate in an equity incentive scheme, to be determined at the absolute discretion of the
Company and according to such terms as may be determined by it for the relevant financial
year. The Company, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to vary, amend or withdraw any
bonus and/or equity incentive scheme from time to time. |
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Any bonus award and/or any award under an equity incentive scheme will be subject to (but not
limited to) the following conditions: |
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the total pool for any bonus and/or equity incentive awards will be subject to
the approval of both the Board and the Company Compensation Committee and will be
subject to the attainment of corporate performance targets (such targets to be set by
the Board and/or the Company Compensation Committee for each relevant fiscal year and
which may take account of any factors which the Board and the Company Compensation
Committee deem to be relevant); |
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any proposed individual bonus and/or equity incentive award (if any) will be
determined at the absolute discretion of the Company. Any proposed individual bonus
and/or equity incentive award (if any) will be recommended to the Board and the Company
Compensation Committee by the CEO and will be subject to prior approval by them. The
Board and the Company Compensation Committee are under no obligation to approve any
recommendation made to them by the CEO in respect of any award; |
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any bonus paid in respect of the period after the Effective Date will be
non-pensionable; and |
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any equity incentive award will be subject to the terms of the Companys Equity
Award Grant Policy, as the same may be amended from time to time by the Board in its
sole discretion. |
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For the 2008 bonus year, the Company has agreed that the Executive will receive (on the
normal bonus payment date applicable to employees of the Company generally) a bonus payment
(the 2008 bonus). The calculation of the 2008 bonus will be agreed between the parties and
will not be paid according to the existing Company or Diodes bonus schemes, nor subject to
their respective terms and conditions. |
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It is a condition of entitlement to the 2008 bonus and any bonus and/or equity incentive
award for ongoing years that the Employment continues (not under notice of the termination of
employment whether given or received) to the end of the period to which the bonus relates and
to the date of payment. If the Employment comes to an end during the relevant period for any
reason the Executive will not be entitled to any bonus or compensation for the loss of it.
Any payments made during a bonus reference period on account of anticipated bonus shall not be
repayable other than in the event of fraud or manifest error. Receipt of any bonus and/or
equity incentive award in any year does not create any future entitlement to the Executive to
receive any further awards under this Clause 5. |
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The payment of any bonus and/or equity incentive award to the Executive is subject to any
withholdings that may be necessary on account of income tax, employees National Insurance
contributions and any other contribution which any member of the Group is required to account. |
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The Company will reimburse (or procure the reimbursement of) all out-of-pocket expenses
properly and reasonably incurred by the Executive in the course of his Employment subject to
production of receipts or other appropriate evidence of payment. |
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During the Employment, the Executive will be eligible to receive a car allowance, which shall
be payable together with and in the same manner as the Executives basic salary in accordance
with Clause 4.1. The car allowance shall not be treated as part of the Executives basic
annual salary for any purpose and shall be non-pensionable. |
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The level of the car allowance for which the Executive is eligible will be appropriate to the
status of Senior Vice President and shall be determined in accordance with the Companys Car
Allowance Policy from time to time save that the parties have agreed that the level of car
allowance shall not be reduced from the sum of £11,500 without the Executives prior
agreement. |
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The Executive must inform the Company immediately if he is disqualified from holding a
driving licence and this clause shall not apply during any period of disqualification but for
the avoidance of doubt, once the Executive has elected to receive the car allowance in lieu he
may not change that election unless to do so is permitted under the terms of the Car Allowance
Policy. |
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PENSION |
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The Executive is entitled to become a member of the Companys Pension Scheme (the Scheme),
subject to: the terms and conditions of that Scheme; any trust deed and rules governing the
Scheme from time to time in force; and to any HMRC or other applicable limits. The full
details of the Scheme are available to the Executive on request. The Company reserves the
right to amend or terminate the Scheme without prior notice. |
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A contracting-out certificate is in force in respect of the Employment. |
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INSURANCE |
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During the Employment, subject to the Executives age or health not being such as to prevent
cover being obtained without exceptional conditions or unusually high premiums, the Company
will: |
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pay for the benefit of the Executive, his spouse and any dependent children
under the age of 21 subscriptions to the Companys private medical expenses insurance
arrangements for the time being in force on the appropriate scale, which shall be BUPA
Premier Plus or equivalent; |
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pay for the benefit of the Executive subscriptions to the Companys permanent
health insurance arrangements for the time being in force; and |
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pay for the benefit of the Executive subscriptions to the Companys life
assurance arrangements for the time being in force. |
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HOLIDAY |
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The Executive is entitled to 25 working days paid holiday per calendar year during his
Employment (plus bank and public holidays in England), to be taken at a time or times
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Company. The right to paid holiday will accrue pro-rata during each calendar year of the
Employment. |
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Accrued and unused holiday entitlement may be carried forward to a future calendar year at
the discretion of the CEO. Subject to Clause 10.3, the Executive has no entitlement to be
paid in lieu of accrued but unused holiday. |
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On termination of the Employment, the Executives entitlement to accrued holiday pay shall be
calculated on a pro-rata basis (which calculation shall be made on the basis that each day of
paid holiday is equivalent to 1/260 of the Executives salary). If the Executive has taken
more working days paid holiday than his accrued entitlement, the Company is authorised to
deduct the appropriate amount from his final salary instalment (which deduction shall be made
on the basis that each day of paid holiday is equivalent to 1/260 of the Executives salary). |
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SICKNESS AND OTHER INCAPACITY |
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Subject to the Executives compliance with the Companys policy on notification and
certification of periods of absence from work, the Executive will continue to be paid his full
salary during any period of absence from work due to sickness, injury or other incapacity, up
to a maximum of 26 weeks in aggregate in any period of 52 consecutive weeks. Such payment
will be inclusive of any statutory sick pay payable in accordance with applicable legislation
in force at the time of absence. |
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The Executive will not be paid during any period of absence from work (other than due to
holiday, sickness, injury or other incapacity) without the prior permission of the Board. |
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The Executive agrees that he will undergo a medical examination by a doctor appointed by the
Company at any time (provided that the costs of all such examinations are paid by the
Company). The Company will be entitled to receive a copy of any report produced in connection
with all such examinations and to discuss the contents of the report with the doctor who
produced it. |
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OTHER INTERESTS |
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Subject to Clause 12.2, during the Employment the Executive will not (without the Boards
prior written consent) be directly or indirectly engaged, concerned or interested in any other
business activity, trade or occupation. Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Executive may
hold one non-executive directorship of a non-Group company provided that he obtains the prior
agreement of the CEO to the Executive holding each such directorship (such agreement not to be
unreasonably withheld). |
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Notwithstanding Clause 12.1, the Executive may hold for investment purposes an interest (as
defined by Schedule 13 Companies Act 1985) of up to 3% in nominal value or (in the case of
securities not having a nominal value) in number or class of securities in any class of
securities listed or dealt in a Recognised Investment Exchange, provided that the company
which issued the securities does not carry on a business which is similar to or competitive
with any business for the time being carried on by the Company or any other Group Company. |
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SHARE DEALING AND OTHER CODES OF CONDUCT |
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The Executive will comply with all codes of conduct adopted from time to time by the Board
and with all applicable rules and regulations of the UK Listing Authority and any other
relevant regulatory bodies, including the Model Code on dealings in securities. |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
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It shall be part of the Executives normal duties or other duties specifically assigned to
him (whether or not during normal working hours and whether or not performed at the
Executives normal place of work) at all times to consider in what manner and by what new
methods or devices the products, services, processes, equipment or systems of the Company
with which he is concerned or for which he is responsible might be improved and may as part
of such duties originate designs (whether registrable or not) or patentable work or other
work in which copyright, database rights or trade mark rights (together Employee Works) may
subsist. Accordingly: |
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the Executive shall forthwith disclose full details of Employee Works in
confidence to the Company and shall regard himself in relation to Employee Works as a
trustee for the Company; |
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all intellectual property rights in Employee Works shall vest absolutely in the
Company which shall be entitled, so far as the law permits, to the exclusive use
thereof; |
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notwithstanding (b) above, the Executive assigns to the Company all right,
title and interest, present and future, anywhere in the world in copyright and in any
other intellectual property rights in respect of all Employee Works written,
originated, conceived or made by the Executive (except only those Employee Works
written, originated, conceived or made by the Executive wholly outside his normal
working hours hereunder and wholly unconnected with his service hereunder) during the
continuance of the Employment; |
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the Executive hereby waives all moral rights as author under the Copyright
Designs and Patents Act 1988 or any equivalent laws in respect of any Employee Works;
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the Executive agrees and undertakes that at any time during or after the
termination of his employment he will execute such deeds or documents and do all such
acts and things as the Company may deem necessary or desirable to substantiate its
rights in respect of the matters referred to above including for the purpose of
obtaining letters patent or other privileges in all such countries as the Company may
require. |
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DISCIPLINARY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES |
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If the Executive is dissatisfied with any disciplinary decision taken in relation to him he
may appeal in writing to the CEO within seven days of that decision. The CEOs decision shall
be final. |
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If the Executive has any grievance in relation to the Employment he may raise it in writing
with the CEOs whose decision shall be final. |
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COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS |
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There is no collective agreement which directly affects the terms and conditions of the
Employment. |
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TERMINATION |
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Either party may terminate the Employment in accordance with Clause 2.3. |
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The Company may also terminate the Employment immediately and with no liability to make any
further payment to the Executive (other than in respect of amounts accrued due at the date of
termination) if the Executive: |
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commits any serious or repeated breach of any of his obligations under this
Agreement or his Employment; |
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is guilty of serious misconduct which, in the Boards reasonable opinion, has
damaged or may damage the business or affairs of the Company or any other Group
Company; |
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is guilty of conduct which, in the Boards reasonable opinion, brings or is
likely to bring himself, the Company or any other Group Company into disrepute; |
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is convicted of a criminal offence (other than a road traffic offence not
subject to a custodial sentence); |
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is disqualified from acting as a director of a company by order of a competent
court; |
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is declared bankrupt or makes any arrangement with or for the benefit of his
creditors or has an interim order made against him under Part VIII of the Insolvency
Act 1986 or has a county court administration order made against him under the County
Court Act 1984. |
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This Clause shall not restrict any other right the Company may have (whether at common law
or otherwise) to terminate the Employment summarily. |
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Any delay by the Company in exercising its rights under this Clause shall not constitute a
waiver of those rights. |
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On termination of the Employment for whatever reason (and whether in breach of contract or
otherwise) the Executive will: |
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immediately deliver to the Company all books, documents, papers, computer
records, computer data, credit cards, and any other property relating to the business
of or belonging to the Company or any other Group Company which is in his possession or
under his control. The Executive is not entitled to retain copies or reproductions of
any documents, papers or computer records relating to the business of or belonging to
the Company or any other Group Company; |
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immediately resign from any office he holds with the Company or any other Group
Company (and from any related trusteeships) without any compensation for loss of
office. Should the Executive fail to do so he hereby irrevocably authorises the
Company to appoint some person in his name and on his behalf to sign any documents and
do any thing to give effect to his resignation from office; and |
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immediately pay to the Company or, as the case may be, any other Group Company
all outstanding loans or other amounts due or owed to the Company or any Group Company.
The Executive confirms that, should he fail to do so, the Company is to be treated as
authorised to deduct from any amounts due or owed to the Executive by the Company (or
any other Group Company) a sum equal to such amounts. |
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It is acknowledged that the Executive may, during the Employment, be granted rights upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of the rules from time to time of any bonus and/or equity
incentive scheme operated by the Company, with respect to shares in the Company from time to
time. If, on termination of the Employment, whether lawfully or in breach of contract the
Executive loses any of the rights or benefits under any such scheme (including rights or
benefits which the Executive would not have lost had the Employment not been terminated) the
Executive shall not be entitled, by way of compensation for loss of office or otherwise
howsoever, to any compensation for the loss of any rights under any such scheme. |
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The Company may at any time (whether or not any notice of termination has been given under
clause 2.3) terminate the Employment with immediate effect by giving notice in writing to the
other party on terms that the Company may (at its sole discretion) pay to the Executive,
salary in lieu of notice under clause 2.3. The Company may in circumstances where it
reasonably deems it to be in the Companys best interests elect that in place of a lump sum
payment in lieu of notice, the Company will pay the Executive in lieu of notice in a series of
staged payments at the time or times that the Executive would have been paid had he been
employed during the period of notice or remainder of such period given under clause 2.3 above.
Payments to the Executive under this sub-clause shall be subject to the Executives duty to
mitigate his losses and shall be reduced accordingly and the Executive shall promptly notify
the Company of the extent to which he mitigates his losses. If the Executive is paid salary
in lieu of notice he will not be entitled to any additional payment in respect of holiday
which he would otherwise have accrued during the notice period or the remainder of the notice
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being in any way concerned with or interested in the business of or employed by, the Company
or any other Group Company. |
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Where notice of termination has been served by either party whether in accordance with Clause
2.3 or otherwise, the Company shall be under no obligation to provide work for or assign any
duties to the Executive for the whole or any part of the relevant notice period and may
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not to attend any premises of the Company or any other Group Company; and/or |
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to resign with immediate effect from any offices he holds with the Company or
any other Group Company (and any related trusteeships); and/or |
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to refrain from business contact with any customers, clients or employees of
the Company or any Group Company; and/or |
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to take any holiday which has accrued under Clause 10 during any period of
suspension under this Clause 18.1. |
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The provisions of Clause 12.1 shall remain in full force and effect during any period of
suspension under this Clause 18.1. The Executive will also continue to be bound by duties
of good faith and fidelity to the Company during any period of suspension under this Clause
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Any suspension under this Clause 18.1 shall be on full salary and benefits. |
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The Company may suspend the Executive from the Employment during any period in which the
Company is carrying out a disciplinary investigation into any alleged acts or defaults of the
Executive. Such suspension shall be on full salary and benefits. |
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RESTRAINT ON ACTIVITIES OF EXECUTIVE AND CONFIDENTIALITY |
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Save insofar as such information is already in the public domain the Executive will keep
secret and will not at any time (whether during the Employment or thereafter) use for his
own or anothers advantage, or reveal to any person, firm, company or organisation and shall
use his best endeavours to prevent the publication or disclosure of any information which
the Executive knows or ought reasonably to have known to be confidential, concerning the
business or affairs of the Company or any other Group Company or any of its or their
customers. |
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to any disclosure or use authorised by the Board or required by law or by the
Employment; or |
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so as to prevent the Executive from using his own personal skill in any
business in which he may be lawfully engaged after the Employment is ended; or |
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to prevent the Executive making a protected disclosure within the meaning of
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For the purposes of Clause 20 the term Termination Date shall mean the date of the
termination of the Employment howsoever caused (including, without limitation, termination by
the Company which is in repudiatory breach of this agreement). |
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The Executive covenants with the Company (for itself and as trustee and agent for each other
Group Company) that he shall not, whether directly or indirectly, on his own behalf or on
behalf of or in conjunction with any other person, firm, company or other entity: |
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for the period of (subject to Clause 20.3 below) six months following the
Termination Date, solicit or entice away or endeavour to solicit or entice away from
the Company or any Group Company any person, firm, company or other entity who is, or
was, in the 12 months immediately prior to the Termination Date, a client of the
Company or any Group Company with whom the Executive had business dealings during the
course of his employment in that 12 month period. Nothing in this Clause 20.2(a) shall
prohibit the seeking or doing of business not in direct or indirect competition with
the business of the Company or any Group Company; |
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for the period of (subject to Clause 20.3 below) six months following the
Termination Date, have any business dealings with any person, firm, company or other
entity who is, or was, in the 12 months immediately prior to the Termination Date, a
client of the Company or any Group Company with whom the Executive had business
dealings during the course of his employment in that 12 month period. Nothing in this
Clause 20.2(b) shall prohibit the seeking or doing of business not in direct or
indirect competition with the business of the Company or any Group Company; |
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for the period of (subject to Clause 20.3 below) six months following the
Termination Date, solicit or entice away or endeavour to solicit or entice away any
individual who is employed or engaged by the Company or any Group Company as a director
or in a managerial or technical capacity; and with whom the Executive had business
dealings during the course of his employment in the 12 month period immediately prior
to the Termination Date; |
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for the period of (subject to Clause 20.3 below) six months following the
Termination Date, carry on, set up, be employed, engaged or interested in a business
anywhere which is or is about to be in competition with the business of the Company or
any Group Company as at the Termination Date with which the Executive was actively
involved during the 12 month period immediately prior to the Termination Date. It is
agreed that in the event that any such company ceases to be in competition with the
Company and/or any Group Company this Clause 20.2(d) shall, with effect from that date,
cease to apply in respect of such company. The provisions of this Clause 20.2(d) shall
not, at any time following the Termination Date, prevent the Executive from holding
shares or other capital not amounting to more than 3% of the total issued share capital
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not in direct or indirect competition with the business of the Company or any Group
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save that the Executive agrees that the Company may at its sole discretion at any
time prior to the Termination Date elect to extend each of the periods of restriction
referred to in Clauses 20.2(a), (b), (c) and (d) inclusive by a further period of six
months and the Company agrees that if it makes such an election it will pay to the
Executive a sum equivalent to six months base salary in consideration for such
extension. |
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The period during which the restrictions referred to in Clauses 20.2(a), (b), (c) and (d)
inclusive shall apply following the Termination Date shall be reduced by the amount of time
during which, if at all, the Company suspends the Executive under the provisions of Clause
18.1. |
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The Executive agrees that if, during either his employment with the Company or the period of
the restrictions set out in 20.2(a), (b), (c) and (d) inclusive (subject to the provisions of
Clause 20.3), he receives an offer of employment or engagement, he will provide a copy of
Clause 20 to the offeror as soon as is reasonably practicable after receiving the offer and
will inform the Company of the identity of the offeror as soon as possible after the offer is
accepted. |
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The Executive will, at the request and expense of the Company, enter into a separate
agreement with any Group Company that the Company may require under the terms of which he will
agree to be bound by restrictions corresponding to those contained in Clauses 20.2(a), (b),
(c) and (d) inclusive (or such as may be appropriate in the circumstances). |
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If the Employment is terminated by either party and the Executive is offered re-employment
by the Company (or employment with another Group Company) on terms no less favourable in all
material respects than the terms of the Employment under this Agreement, the Executive shall
have no claim against the Company in respect of such termination. |
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The Executive consents to the Company and any Group Company processing data relating to him
at any time (whether before, during or after the Employment) for the following purposes: |
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performing its obligations under the Agreement (including remuneration,
payroll, pension, insurance and other benefits, tax and national insurance
obligations); |
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the legitimate interests of the Company and any Group Company including any
sickness policy, working time policy, investigating acts or defaults (or alleged or
suspected acts or defaults) of the Executive, security, management forecasting or
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processing in connection with any merger, sale or acquisition of a company or
business in which the Company or any Group Company is involved or any transfer of any
business in which the Executive performs his duties. |
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personal data (within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998) at any time (whether
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where the sensitive personal data relates to the Executives health, any
processing in connection with the operation of the Companys (or any Group Companys)
sickness policy or any relevant pension scheme or monitoring absence; |
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where the sensitive personal data relates to an offence committed, or allegedly
committed, by the Executive or any related proceedings, processing for the purpose of
the Companys or any Group Companys disciplinary purposes; |
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for all sensitive personal data, any processing in connection with any merger,
sale or acquisition of a company or business in which the Company or any Group Company
is involved or any transfer of any business in which the Executive performs his duties;
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for all sensitive personal data, any processing in the legitimate interests of
the Company or any Group Company. |
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The Executive agrees to be bound by and to comply with the terms of the Companys email and
internet policy as amended from time to time. |
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A person who is not a party to this Agreement shall have no right under the Contracts
(Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of its terms. |
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This Agreement, together with any other documents referred to in this Agreement, constitutes
the entire agreement and understanding between the parties, and supersedes all other
agreements both oral and in writing between the Company and the Executive (other than those
expressly referred to herein). The Executive acknowledges that he has not entered into this
Agreement in reliance upon any representation, warranty or undertaking which is not set out in
this Agreement or expressly referred to in it as forming part of the Executives contract of
employment. |
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The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that he will not by reason of entering
into the Employment, or by performing any duties under this Agreement, be in breach of any
terms of employment with a third party whether express or implied or of any other obligation
binding on him. |
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Any notice to be given under this Agreement to the Executive may be served by being handed to
him personally or by being sent by recorded delivery first class post to him at his usual or
last known address; and any notice to be given to the Company may be served by being left at
or by being sent by recorded delivery first class post to its registered office for the time
being. Any notice served by post shall be deemed to have been served on the day (excluding
Sundays and public and bank holidays) next following the date of posting and in proving such
service it shall be sufficient proof that the envelope containing the notice was properly
addressed and posted as a prepaid letter by recorded delivery first class post. |
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Any reference in this Agreement to an Act of Parliament shall be deemed to include any
statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. |
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This Agreement is governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, the laws of
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EXHIBIT 10.3
Hans Rohrer
Zetex Technology Park
Chadderton Oldham
OL9 9LL
United Kingdom
11 July 2008
Dear Hans
Side Letter to your Service Agreement with Diodes Zetex Limited (formerly Zetex plc) (the Company)
dated 6 June 2007 (the Service Agreement)
I am writing to confirm the agreement we have reached regarding the termination of your employment
with the Company and your role during your notice period.
This letter constitutes notice of the termination of your employment under clause 2 of your service
agreement dated 6 June 2007 (Service Agreement) with effect from 1 July 2008. Your notice period
(Notice Period) will expire on 30 June 2009 (inclusive) (the Termination Date). This letter (Side
Letter) sets out the revised terms that will apply to you during your Notice Period and constitutes
a variation to the terms of the Service Agreement.
This Side Letter is without prejudice to the terms agreed by the parties as set out under a
compromise agreement of the same date which sets out the terms and payments to you on the
termination of your employment.
In consideration of the terms offered under this Side Letter, for the duration of your Notice
Period you agree to the following terms which take immediate effect:
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For the duration of your Notice Period, you will be employed by Diodes Incorporated (Diodes)
and your obligations to the Company under the Service Agreement will apply in respect of
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You will be appointed to the Board of Diodes as an officer and employed in the
role of Senior Vice President Business Development. You will be report directly to
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and you will carry out all such duties as directed or
agreed by the Board of Diodes and/or the CEO. You will owe the same duties to the
Board of Diodes as you owe to the Company under clause 3 of the Service Agreement. You
agree to execute all necessary documentation as required to effect this appointment; |
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you will cease to carry out all and any duties associated with the Company save
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you will not be required to attend the offices of any Group Company on a day to
day basis save that in carrying out duties as directed under this Side Letter, you may
be required to attend the offices of any Group Company as necessary and or directed by
Diodes and hot desk facilities will be made available to you together with the usual
IT and administration support available to all staff from any place of work; and |
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you will be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in
the course of performing your duties under this Side Letter in accordance with Diodes
expenses policy as applicable from time to time and provided that all such expenses are
approved in advance of being incurred by Rick White. |
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Your employment with Diodes (and any other Group Company) will expire on the Termination
Date without the need for further notice. |
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Your obligations to the Company under clause 3 of the Service Agreement will apply in
respect of Diodes and any Group Company. Your other duties will be to work on such
assignments as required by the Chief Executive Officer of Diodes. |
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Your hours of work will be reduced from 37.5 hours per week to 12.5 hours per week but these
hours may vary according to business needs and will be applied flexibly by Diodes at its
discretion. You may be required to work additional hours due to the nature of your work but
you will not be paid any overtime or receive any additional remuneration for such hours. |
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You are required to take any entitlement to statutory holiday during your Notice Period and
prior to the Termination Date. |
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In consideration for your services during your Notice Period and your agreement
to the variation of your duties under this Side Letter, you will be paid an annualised
salary figure of 50,000 GBP (less any required deductions for tax or National Insurance
contributions in any jurisdiction). The Company will continue to meet any German state
insurance contributions to the extent these remain payable in respect of that salary
during the Notice Period. This salary figure will accrue on a daily basis and will be
payable in arrears in equal monthly instalments. Your salary will not be reviewed or
increased and shall be inclusive of all fees and other remuneration to which you may be
entitled as an officer of any Group Company. You agree that the Company may deduct any
salary or any amount owed to the Company or any Group Company in respect of any
overpaid salary or benefit; |
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You will be paid by Diodes Zetex Semiconductor on behalf of Diodes and the
Company in GBP; |
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Subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions of the Plan, you will
receive a one-off grant of 4,000 Restricted Stock Units of Diodes Incorporated common
stock pursuant to the Diodes Incorporated 2001 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the
Plan). The terms of the grant will provide that the Restricted Stock Units vest over a
period of four years from the date of grant, with 25% of the Restricted Stock Units
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full terms and conditions of the grant of the Restricted Stock Units under the Plan
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under the following clauses in your Service Agreement: |
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any future share option and/or stock unit grants pursuant to any plan operated
by any Group Company (subject to paragraph 6(c) of this Side Letter above); |
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bonus (pursuant to clause 5); |
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relocation and moving expenses (pursuant to clause 6), save that following the
Termination Date, you will receive a one-off reimbursement of any appropriate
relocation and moving expenses, subject to the prevailing terms and conditions of any
relevant policy in respect of such expenses and subject to a maximum amount of £8,000
in total, less any deductions applicable by law; |
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car allowance (pursuant to clause 7); |
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pension (pursuant to clause 8); |
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any insurances (pursuant to clause 9); |
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any contractual holiday entitlement which is additional to the statutory
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any sickness and incapacity benefits (pursuant to clause 11) which is
additional to the entitlement to receive statutory sick pay. |
You acknowledge that your obligations in respect of restraint of activity and confidentiality
pursuant to clause 19 and the post-termination covenants pursuant to clause 20 of your Service
Agreement will continue to apply during your Notice Period and following the Termination Date in
respect of Diodes and any other Group Company (although the Company confirms that the non-executive
position you currently hold with Tower Semiconductors may continue during these periods and that
you may hold other non-executive positions to the extent they do not conflict with the terms of
clauses 19 and 20 of the Service Agreement and subject prior approval of any such appointment
during the Notice Period being approved by the CEO).
For the purposes of this Side Letter, Group Company means any one of Diodes, its subsidiaries, its
holding company or any subsidiary of its holding company (in each case as defined by section 1159
of the Companies Act 2006) and the Group has the corresponding meaning.
Please sign both copies of this Side Letter and return one copy to confirm your acceptance of the
variations to the terms of the Service Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 10.5
Fourth Floor of the Accommodation Building
Lease Agreement
This Fourth Floor of the Accommodation Building Lease Agreement (the Lease Agreement) is entered
into as of January 1, 2008 (Effective Date) in the city of Shanghai, by and between
SHANGHAI KAI HONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as DSH) with its registered
office at No.1 Lane 18 San Zhuang Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China and
SHANGHAI DING HONG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as Ding Hong) with its
registered office at No.999 Chenchun Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang, Shanghai, P.R.China.
DSH and Ding Hong are collectively referred to as the Parties and individually as a Party.
WHEREAS,
The Parties agree on the lease of the fourth floor of the Accommodation Building (as defined
below). Ding Hong represents that it is the lawful owner of the Accommodation Building.
1. Definitions
Unless otherwise defined in this Lease Agreement, the terms used herein shall have the following
meanings:
1.1 Accommodation Building shall mean the six-story dormitory building located on the lot 375 of
Song Jiang, Shanghai.
1.2 Fourth Floor shall mean the fourth floor of the Accommodation Building (Exhibit 1, fourth
floor layout of the Accommodation Building).
1.3 Lease Term shall mean the period of time on which DSH is entitled to use the Fourth Floor and
Ding Hong is entitled to receive rent from DSH in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Lease Agreement.
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2. The Construction and Facilities of the Accommodation Building
2.1 Fourth Floor of the Accommodation Building shall be delivered to DSH in compliance with the
requirement of Exhibit 2 of the Lease Agreement for building repair, decoration and facilities
maintenance requirements. Ding Hong agrees that the building repair cost, decoration cost and the
facilities maintenance cost for the Accommodation Building shall be at Ding Hongs own expenses.
2.2 Ding Hong promises that the construction and building quality of the Accommodation Building
shall be in compliance with all the relevant quality standards. Ding Hong shall obtain from all
necessary government authority checked and accepted inspection certificates. Ding Hong guarantees
the quality of the facilities of the Accommodation Building and the quality of the equipments in
each room. Ding Hong further guarantees the quality of the materials used in making the facilities
in the Accommodation Building shall meet DSHs and relevant inspections requirements.
3. Lease Term
3.1 For the Fourth Floor, the Parties agree that the Lease Term shall be 5 (five) year(s)
commencing on July 17, 2007 until July 16, 2012.
3.2 The Parties agree that the Lease Term for the Fourth Floor shall be automatically renewed
unless DSH gives written notice of termination not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration
of the Lease Term, but the Lease Term must be renegotiated and adjust accordingly. During the
Lease Term or any renewal period, Ding Hong shall not terminate this Lease Agreement without DSHs
written approval. For the renewal period, the items relating to the rental set forth in Article 5
of the Lease Agreement shall be adjusted on the basis of the market prices at the time of renewal
and after consultation between the Parties.
3.3 If during the Lease Term or the Lease Term renewal period, Ding Hong receives from a third
party a bona fide, legally binding offer to lease the portion of the Fourth Floor not already
leased by DSH, Ding Hong shall notify DSH of this fact. The notice shall specify all the terms of
the bona fide third party offer. DSH shall then have thirty (30) days to lease that portion of the
Fourth Floor specified in the third partys bona fide offer for the rent and related details set
forth in Articles 4 and 5. Ding Hong shall not
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lease any portion of the Fourth Floor to any third party until the thirty (30) days has expired
without DSH exercising its right of first refusal. Any other terms not specified in this Lease
Agreement regarding the Fourth Floor, both Parties shall negotiate and sign a supplemental
agreement for these unspecified terms. Such signed supplemental agreement shall constitute a part
of the entire Lease Agreement and shall have the same effectiveness as the entire Lease Agreement.
4. Gross Area of the Fourth Floor
4.1 There are 20 dorm rooms with area of 1,150 square meters and a TV room of
32 square meters in the Fourth Floor. The gross area of the Fourth Floor 2 is 1,182
square meters.
4.2 Both Parties agree that DSH can base its needs and lease schedule to lease any portion of the
Fourth Floor that has not been leased by DSH.
4.3 DSHs approximate lease schedule and plan for the Fourth Floor are set forth in Exhibit 3 of
the Lease Agreement.
5. Rental
5.1 The Parties agree that the monthly rent for the Fourth Floor shall be Renminbi (RMB) 29.80
per square meter.
5.2 Both Parties agree that, beginning from January 1, 2008, each Party will bear fifty percent
(50%) of the monthly rent of the portion of the Fourth Floor that has not been leased by DSH. Each
Party agrees to bear RMB 14.90 per square meter per month for the portion of the Fourth Floor that
has not been leased by DSH.
6. Deposit
DSH shall pay Ding Hong a deposit amount of RMB 35,223.6 within one hundred and eighty
(180) days of the Effective Date of the Lease Agreement.
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7. Method of Payment
For the Fourth Floor, DSH shall pay the Rental in RMB to the RMB bank account as designated by Ding
Hong before the first day of every month.
8. Termination of the Lease Agreement
If either Party terminates the Lease Agreement prior to the expiration of the Lease Term without
the consent from the other Party, the Party that terminates the Lease Agreement shall pay damages
to the other Party to compensate for such Partys actual loss. The amount of damages shall
include, but not be limited to, the reasonable profits, out-of-pocket costs, legal service fees,
Court fees, arbitration fees, accounting fees and removal or relocation fees.
9. Insurance and Repair Costs
9.1 During the term of the Lease Agreement, Ding Hong shall purchase and maintain insurance
coverage to cover any and all casualty damage to the Accommodation Building, and shall be
responsible for repairing all structural damages to the Accommodation Building that are not the
result of improper use by DSH. DSH shall be responsible for all repair costs arising from improper
building usage by DSH. If Ding Hong cannot obtain building insurance, DSH will need to obtain
insurance for the Fourth Floor, and Ding Hong will reimburse DSH for all costs of such insurance
coverage.
9.2 Ding Hong shall be entitled to inspect the Accommodation Building at reasonable intervals and
upon reasonable notice to DSH. DSH shall provide assistance to allow such inspections.
10. Liability for Breach of the Lease Agreement
10.1 If DSH violates Article 5 of the Lease Agreement for failing to pay the Rental, then DSH shall
pay a penalty at the rate of 0.011% of the Rental for each day of delay.
10.2 If Ding Hong breaches Articles 2, 3, 11 and any of its warranties set forth in this Lease
Agreement, Ding Hong shall compensate DSH for all of DSHs losses and damages including
consequential, special, punitive and incidental damages.
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11. Warranties
11.1 Ding Hong hereby warrants that if the Accommodation Building is sold to any third party during
the Lease Term or the period of renewal, such third party shall be required to fulfill all
obligations of Ding Hong under the Lease Agreement. If said third party fails to carry out the
Lease Agreement, Ding Hong shall compensate DSH for all of DSHs losses and damages including
consequential, special, punitive and incidental damages.
11.2 In case Ding Hong mortgages the Accommodation Building to the third party, any loss suffered
by DSH shall be paid by Ding Hong.
12. Force Majeure
12.1. The definition of Force Majeure
Force Majeure shall mean any event which arises after the Effective Date that is beyond the control
of the Parties, and is unforeseen, unavoidable and insurmountable, and which prevents total or
partial performance by either Party. Such events shall include earthquakes, typhoons, flood, fire,
war, acts of government or public agencies, strikes and ay other event which cannot be foreseen,
prevented and controlled, including events which are recognized as Force Majeure in general
international commercial practice.
12.2 Consequences of Force Majeure
a. If an event of Force Majeure occurs, the contractual obligation of a Party affected by such an
event shall be suspended during the period of delay and the time for performing such obligation
shall be extended, without penalty, for a period equal to such suspension.
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b. The Party claiming Force Majeure shall give prompt notice to the other Party in writing and
shall furnish, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, sufficient proof of the occurrence and expected
duration of such Force Majeure. The Party claiming Force Majeure shall also use all reasonable
efforts to mitigate or eliminate the effects of the Force Majeure.
c. If an event of Force Majeure occurs, the Parties shall immediately consult with each other in
order to find an equitable solution and shall use all reasonable efforts to minimize the
consequences of such Force Majeure.
13. Effective Date of the Lease Agreement
The Lease Agreement shall become effective after the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties affix their signatures and company seals on the Lease Agreement.
14. Language of the Lease Agreement
The Lease Agreement is made and executed in Chinese and English, both versions having equal
validity except as prohibited by law.
15. Settlement of Dispute
15.1 Friendly consultations
a. In the event of any dispute, difference, controversy or claim arising out of or related to the
Lease Agreement, including, but not limited to, any breach, termination or validity of the Lease
Agreement, (the Dispute) then upon one Party giving the other Party notice in writing of the
Dispute (the Notice of Dispute), the Parties shall attempt to resolve such Dispute through
friendly consultation.
b. If the Dispute has not been resolved through friendly consultations with thirty (30) days from
the Notice of Dispute, the Dispute shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with Article 15.2
of this Lease Agreement. Such arbitration may be initiated by either Party.
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15.2 Arbitration
The arbitration shall be conducted by Shanghai Arbitration Commission in Shanghai, China in
accordance with its procedure and rules. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the
Parties. The costs of arbitration shall be borne by the losing Party except as may be otherwise
determined by the arbitration tribunal.
15.3 Continuance of performance
Except for the matter in Dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform their respective
obligations under the Lease Agreement during any friendly consultations or any arbitration pursuant
to this Article 15.
15.4 Separability
The provisions of this Article 15 shall be separable from the other terms of the Lease Agreement.
Neither the terminated nor the invalidity of the Lease Agreement shall affect the validity of the
provisions of this Article 15.
16. Applicable Law
The validity, interpretation and implementation of the Lease Agreement and the settlement of
Disputes shall be governed by relevant laws of the Peoples Republic of China and regulations that
are officially promulgated and publicly available.
17. Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
17.1 Ding Hong acknowledges that DSH is a corporation with substantial presence and affiliation in
the United States and, as such, is subject to the provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
of 1977 of the United States of America, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, et seq., which prohibits the making
of corrupt payments (the FCPA). Under the FCPA, it is unlawful to pay or to offer to pay anything
of value to foreign government officials, or employees, or political parties or candidates, or to
persons or entities who will offer or give such payments to any of the foregoing in order to obtain
or retain business or to secure an improper commercial advantage.
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17.2 Ding Hong further acknowledges that it is familiar with the provisions of the FCPA and hereby
agrees that Ding Hong shall take or permit no action which will either constitute a violation
under, or cause DSH to be in violation of, the provisions of the FCPA.
18. Miscellaneous
18.1 Any amendment to this Lease Agreement shall be in writing and duly signed by both Parties.
Such amendment shall constitute a part of the entire Lease Agreement.
18.2 Both Parties acknowledge that they are aware of their respective rights, obligations and
liabilities and will perform their obligations under the Lease Agreement in accordance with the
provisions of the Lease Agreement. If one Party violates the Lease Agreement, the other Party
shall be entitled to claim damages in accordance with the Lease Agreement.
18.3 Any notice or written communication requited or permitted by this Lease Agreement shall be
made in writing in Chinese and English and sent by courier service. The date of receipt of a
notice or communication shall be deemed to be seven (7) days after the letter is deposited with the
courier service provided the deposit is evidenced by a confirmation receipt. All notice and
communications shall be sent to the appropriate address set forth below, until the same is changed
by notice given in writing to the other Party.
To: DSH
Address: No.1 Lane 18 San Zhuang Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone,
Shanghai, P.R.China
Attn.: Shanghai Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd.
To: Ding Hong
Address: No.999 Chenchun Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang, Shanghai, P.R.China
Attn.: Shanghai Ding Hong Electronic Co., Ltd.
18.4 This Lease Agreement comprises the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to
its subject matters and supersedes any previous or contemporaneous
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communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written. For purposes of
construction, this Lease Agreement will be deemed to have been drafted by both Parties. No
modification of this Lease Agreement will be binding on either Party unless in writing and signed
by an authorized representative of each Party.
Shanghai Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd.
By
Authorized Representative
Date:
Shanghai Ding Hong Electronic Co., Ltd.
By
Authorized Representative
Date:
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EXHIBIT 10.6
Factory Building Lease Agreement
This Factory Building Lease Agreement (the Lease Agreement) is entered into as of March 1,
2008 (Effective Date) in the city of Shanghai, by and between SHANGHAI KAI HONG TECHNOLOGY
CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as DSH) with its registered office at No.1 Lane 18 San Zhuang
Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China and SHANGHAI YUAN HAO ELECTRONIC CO.,
LTD. (hereinafter referred to as Yuan Hao) with its registered office at No.8 Lane 18 San Zhuang
Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China
DSH and Yuan Hao are collectively referred to as the Parties and individually as a Party.
WHEREAS,
The Parties agree on the lease of a portion of the first floor of the Factory Building (as defined
below) and a portion of the second floor of the Factory Building. Yuan Hao represents that it is
the lawful owner of the Factory Building.
1. Definitions
Unless otherwise defined in this Lease Agreement, the terms used herein shall have the following
meanings:
1.1 Factory Building shall mean the three-story building located at No.8 Lane 18 San Zhuang Road,
Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China.
1.2 First Floor shall mean the portion of the first floor of the Factory Building that is to be
leased (Exhibit 1, first floor layout of the Factory Building).
1.3 Second Floor shall mean the portion of the second floor of the Factory Building that is to be
leased (Exhibit 1, second floor layout of the Factory Building).
1.4 Lease Floors shall mean First Floor and Second Floor of the Factory Building.
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1.5 Lease Term shall mean the period of time in which DSH is entitled to use the Lease Floors,
and Yuan Hao is entitled to receive rent from DSH in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the Lease Agreement.
1.6 DSH #2 Building shall mean the building in construction located at No.2 Lane 18 San Zhuang
Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China.
2. The Standard of the Factory Building
2.1 Yuan Hao shall provide minimum quality standards for the Factory Building and shall guarantee
that ancillary facilities of the Factory Building and supports for the Lease Floors (such as the
Factory Building elevators) are in compliance with all the relevant quality standards and meet
DSHs demands and requirements.
3. Lease Term
3.1For the Lease Floors, the Parties agree that the Lease Term shall begin on March 1, 2008
until the time when DSH #2 Building is leased by DSH.
3.2 DSH shall decide the initial lease date of DSH #2 Building and shall notify such initial lease
date of DSH #2 Building not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the Lease Term.
3.3 The Parties agree that the Lease Term for the Lease Floors shall be terminated without further
extension unless DSH gives written notice of a request to extend such Lease Term not less than
thirty (30) days before the expiration of the Lease Term. Yuan Hao shall not terminate this Lease
Agreement without DSHs written approval. During the Lease Term extension period, the items
relating to the rental set forth in Article 5 of the Lease Agreement shall be adjusted on the basis
of the market prices at the time of the Lease Term extension and after consultation between the
Parties.
3.4 If during the Lease Term or the Lease Term extension period, Yuan Hao receives from a third
party a bona fide, legally binding offer to lease the portion of the Fourth Floor not already
leased by DSH, Yuan Hao shall notify DSH of this fact. The notice shall specify all the terms of
the bona fide third party offer. DSH shall then have thirty (30) days to lease that portion of the
Lease Floors specified in the third partys bona fide
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offer for the rent and related details set forth in Articles 4 and 5. Yuan Hao shall not lease any
portion of the Lease Floors to any third party until the thirty (30) days has expired without DSH
exercising its right of first refusal. Any other terms not specified in this Lease Agreement
regarding the Lease Floors, both Parties shall negotiate and sign a supplemental agreement for
these unspecified terms. Such signed supplemental agreement shall constitute a part of the entire
Lease Agreement and shall have the same effectiveness as the entire Lease Agreement.
4. Total Lease Area of the Lease Floors
4.1 First Floor has a total lease area of 998 square meters.
4.2 Second Floor has a total lease area of 1,292 square meters.
4.3 Lease Floors has a total lease area of 2,280 square meters.
5. Rental
5.1 The Parties agree that the monthly rent per square meter for the First Floor shall be Renminbi
(RMB) 26.07 per square meter. The total monthly rent for the First Floor shall be RMB
25,757.16.
5.2 The Parties agree that the monthly rent per square meter for the Second Floor shall be RMB
26.07 per square meter. The total monthly rent for the Second Floor shall be RMB
33,682.44.
5.3 The Parties agree that the total monthly rent for the Lease Floors shall be RMB
59,439.60.
6. Deposit
DSH shall pay Yuan Hao a deposit amount of RMB 59,439.60 within ninty (90) days of the
Effective Date of the Lease Agreement.
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7. Method of Payment
For the Fourth Floor, DSH shall pay the Rental in RMB to the RMB bank account as designated by Yuan
Hao before the first day of every month.
8. Termination of the Lease Agreement
If either Party terminates the Lease Agreement prior to the expiration of the Lease Term without
the consent from the other Party, the Party that terminates the Lease Agreement shall pay damages
to the other Party to compensate for such Partys actual loss. The amount of damages shall
include, but not be limited to, the reasonable profits, out-of-pocket costs, legal service fees,
Court fees, arbitration fees, accounting fees and removal or relocation fees.
9. Insurance and Repair Costs
9.1 During the term of the Lease Agreement, Yuan Hao shall purchase and maintain insurance coverage
to cover any and all casualty damage to the Factory Building, and shall be responsible for
repairing all structural damages to the Factory Building that are not the result of improper use by
DSH. DSH shall be responsible for all repair costs arising from improper building usage by DSH.
If Yuan Hao cannot obtain building insurance, DSH will need to obtain insurance for the Fourth
Floor, and Yuan Hao will reimburse DSH for all costs of such insurance coverage.
9.2 Yuan Hao shall be entitled to inspect the Factory Building at reasonable intervals and upon
reasonable notice to DSH. DSH shall provide assistance to allow such inspections.
10. Liability for Breach of the Lease Agreement
10.1 If DSH violates Article 5 of the Lease Agreement for failing to pay the Rental, then DSH shall
pay a penalty at the rate of 0.011% of the Rental for each day of delay.
10.2 If Yuan Hao breaches Articles 2, 3, 11 and any of its warranties set forth in this Lease
Agreement, Yuan Hao shall compensate DSH for all of DSHs losses and damages including
consequential, special, punitive and incidental damages.
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11. Warranties
11.1 Yuan Hao hereby warrants that if the Factory Building is sold to any third party during the
Lease Term or the period of renewal, such third party shall be required to fulfill all obligations
of Yuan Hao under the Lease Agreement. If said third party fails to carry out the Lease Agreement,
Yuan Hao shall compensate DSH for all of DSHs losses and damages including consequential, special,
punitive and incidental damages.
11.2 In case Yuan Hao mortgages the Factory Building to the third party, any loss suffered by DSH
shall be paid by Yuan Hao.
12. Force Majeure
12.1. The definition of Force Majeure
Force Majeure shall mean any event which arises after the Effective Date that is beyond the control
of the Parties, and is unforeseen, unavoidable and insurmountable, and which prevents total or
partial performance by either Party. Such events shall include earthquakes, typhoons, flood, fire,
war, acts of government or public agencies, strikes and ay other event which cannot be foreseen,
prevented and controlled, including events which are recognized as Force Majeure in general
international commercial practice.
12.2 Consequences of Force Majeure
a. If an event of Force Majeure occurs, the contractual obligation of a Party affected by such an
event shall be suspended during the period of delay and the time for performing such obligation
shall be extended, without penalty, for a period equal to such suspension.
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b. The Party claiming Force Majeure shall give prompt notice to the other Party in writing and
shall furnish, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, sufficient proof of the occurrence and expected
duration of such Force Majeure. The Party claiming Force Majeure shall also use all reasonable
efforts to mitigate or eliminate the effects of the Force Majeure.
c. If an event of Force Majeure occurs, the Parties shall immediately consult with each other in
order to find an equitable solution and shall use all reasonable efforts to minimize the
consequences of such Force Majeure.
13. Effective Date of the Lease Agreement
The Lease Agreement shall become effective after the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties affix their signatures and company seals on the Lease Agreement.
14. Language of the Lease Agreement
The Lease Agreement is made and executed in Chinese and English, both versions having equal
validity except as prohibited by law.
15. Settlement of Dispute
15.1 Friendly consultations
a. In the event of any dispute, difference, controversy or claim arising out of or related to the
Lease Agreement, including, but not limited to, any breach, termination or validity of the Lease
Agreement, (the Dispute) then upon one Party giving the other Party notice in writing of the
Dispute (the Notice of Dispute), the Parties shall attempt to resolve such Dispute through
friendly consultation.
b. If the Dispute has not been resolved through friendly consultations with thirty (30) days from
the Notice of Dispute, the Dispute shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with Article 15.2
of this Lease Agreement. Such arbitration may be initiated by either Party.
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15.2 Arbitration
The arbitration shall be conducted by Shanghai Arbitration Commission in Shanghai, China in
accordance with its procedure and rules. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the
Parties. The costs of arbitration shall be borne by the losing Party except as may be otherwise
determined by the arbitration tribunal.
15.3 Continuance of performance
Except for the matter in Dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform their respective
obligations under the Lease Agreement during any friendly consultations or any arbitration pursuant
to this Article 15.
15.4 Separability
The provisions of this Article 15 shall be separable from the other terms of the Lease Agreement.
Neither the terminated nor the invalidity of the Lease Agreement shall affect the validity of the
provisions of this Article 15.
16. Applicable Law
The validity, interpretation and implementation of the Lease Agreement and the settlement of
Disputes shall be governed by relevant laws of the Peoples Republic of China and regulations that
are officially promulgated and publicly available.
17. Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
17.1 Yuan Hao acknowledges that DSH is a corporation with substantial presence and affiliation in
the United States and, as such, is subject to the provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
of 1977 of the United States of America, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, et seq., which prohibits the making
of corrupt payments (the FCPA). Under the FCPA, it is unlawful to pay or to offer to pay anything
of value to foreign government officials, or employees, or political parties or candidates, or to
persons or entities who will offer or give such payments to any of the foregoing in order to obtain
or retain business or to secure an improper commercial advantage.
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17.2 Yuan Hao further acknowledges that it is familiar with the provisions of the FCPA
and hereby agrees that Yuan Hao shall take or permit no action which will either constitute a
violation under, or cause DSH to be in violation of, the provisions of the FCPA.
18. Miscellaneous
18.1 Any amendment to this Lease Agreement shall be in writing and duly signed by both Parties.
Such amendment shall constitute a part of the entire Lease Agreement.
18.2 Both Parties acknowledge that they are aware of their respective rights, obligations and
liabilities and will perform their obligations under the Lease Agreement in accordance with the
provisions of the Lease Agreement. If one Party violates the Lease Agreement, the other Party
shall be entitled to claim damages in accordance with the Lease Agreement.
18.3 Any notice or written communication requited or permitted by this Lease Agreement shall be
made in writing in Chinese and English and sent by courier service. The date of receipt of a
notice or communication shall be deemed to be seven (7) days after the letter is deposited with the
courier service provided the deposit is evidenced by a confirmation receipt. All notice and
communications shall be sent to the appropriate address set forth below, until the same is changed
by notice given in writing to the other Party.
To: DSH
Address: No.1 Lane 18 San Zhuang Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China
Attn.: Shanghai Kai Hong Technology Co., Ltd.
To: Yuan Hao
Address: No.8 Lane 18 San Zhuang Road, Songjiang Export Processing Zone, Shanghai, P.R.China
Attn.: Shanghai Yuan Hao Electronic Co., Ltd.
18.4 This Lease Agreement comprises the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to
its subject matters and supersedes any previous or contemporaneous
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communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written. For purposes of
construction, this Lease Agreement will be deemed to have been drafted by both Parties. No
modification of this Lease Agreement will be binding on either Party unless in writing and signed
by an authorized representative of each Party.
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a),
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Keh-Shew Lu, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Diodes Incorporated;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects
the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant
as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the
registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures,
or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to
be designed under our supervision, to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being
prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial
reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants
disclosure controls and procedures and presented in
this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of
the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the
registrants internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the registrants most recent
fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter
in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrants internal control over
financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely affe
ct the registrants ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant
role in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting.
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a),
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Carl C. Wertz, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Diodes Incorporated;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects
the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant
as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the
registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures,
or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to
be designed under our supervision, to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being
prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial
reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants
disclosure controls and procedures and presented in
this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of
the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the
registrants internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the registrants most recent
fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter
in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrants internal control over
financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely
affect the registrants ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant
role in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting.
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his
knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2008 of Diodes Incorporated (the Company) fully complies with the
requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and that the information contained in such periodic report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in such report.
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provided to Diodes Incorporated and will be furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his
knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2008 of Diodes Incorporated (the Company) fully complies with the
requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and that the information contained in such periodic report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in such report.
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A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Diodes Incorporated and will be furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.