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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MAY 17, 1999
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 3674 77-0449095
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
ORGANIZATION)
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333 WESTERN AVENUE, MAIL STOP 01-00
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE 04106
(207) 775-8100
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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SEE TABLE OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS BELOW
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DANIEL E. BOXER, ESQ.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
333 WESTERN AVENUE, MAIL STOP 01-00
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE 04106
(207) 775-8100
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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WITH COPIES TO:
NINA P. GRAYSON, ESQ.
DECHERT PRICE & RHOADS
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10112
(212) 698-3500
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with
General Instruction G, check the following box. [ ]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM
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10 3/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes Due 2007................ $300,000,000 100% $300,000,000 $83,400
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Semiconductor Corporation of
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(1) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(f) solely for purposes of calculating the
registration fee.
(2) Pursuant to rule 457(n), no separate fees are payable for the guarantees.
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THE REGISTRANTS HEREBY AMEND THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANTS
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
TABLE OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS
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STATE OF CODE IDENTIFICATION
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FSC Semiconductor Corporation................... Delaware 3674 04-3363001
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
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The address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of the principal offices of the additional registrants listed above (the
"Additional Registrants") is: 333 Western Avenue, Mail Stop 01-00, South
Portland, Maine 04100; the telephone number at that address is (207) 775-8100.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MAY 17, 1999
PROSPECTUS
OFFER TO EXCHANGE
10 3/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007 FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
10 3/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007
OF
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M.,
NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON , 1999, UNLESS EXTENDED.
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Terms of the Exchange Offer:
-- We will exchange all Existing Notes that are validly tendered and not
withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Exchange Offer.
-- You may withdraw tenders of Existing Notes at any time prior to the
expiration of the Exchange Offer.
-- We believe that the exchange of Existing Notes will not be a taxable
event for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but you should see "Certain
United States Federal Income Tax Considerations" on page 151 for more
information.
-- We will not receive any proceeds from the Exchange Offer.
-- The terms of the Exchange Notes are substantially identical to the
Existing Notes, except that the Exchange Notes are registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and the transfer restrictions and registration
rights applicable to the Existing Notes do not apply to the Exchange
Notes.
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See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 15 for a discussion of certain risks
that should be considered by holders prior to tendering their Existing Notes.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
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The date of this prospectus is , 1999.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. WE MAY
NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Forward-Looking Statements.......... iii
Summary............................. 1
Risk Factors........................ 15
Sources and Uses of Proceeds........ 27
Capitalization...................... 28
Unaudited Pro Forma Combined
Condensed Financial Statements and
Unaudited Supplemental Data....... 30
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
of Fairchild...................... 42
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations of Fairchild........ 44
Selected Historical Financial Data
of the Power Device Business...... 56
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations of the Power Device
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The Exchange Offer.................. 62
Industry Overview................... 71
Business............................ 75
The Transactions.................... 90
Management.......................... 94
Ownership of Capital Stock.......... 102
Description of Certain
Indebtedness...................... 106
Description of the Notes............ 110
Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions...................... 150
Certain United States Federal Income
Tax Considerations................ 151
Plan of Distribution................ 152
Legal Matters....................... 153
Experts............................. 153
Where You Can Find More
Information....................... 154
Glossary............................ 155
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YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR TO
WHICH WE HAVE REFERRED YOU. WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS PROSPECTUS MAY ONLY BE USED WHERE IT IS
LEGAL TO SELL THESE SECURITIES. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS MAY ONLY BE
ACCURATE ON THE DATE OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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As used in this prospectus, the terms "we," "Fairchild," "the Company" and
"our company" refer to Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and its subsidiaries
after consummation of the acquisition of the power device business, which we
refer to as the Power Device Business, of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., unless
the context requires otherwise. We refer to this acquisition as the Acquisition.
We refer to the Existing Notes and the Exchange Notes as the Notes unless the
context requires otherwise.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to
analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results
and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also relate to
our future prospects, developments and business strategies.
These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and
phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will" and similar terms and
phrases, including references to assumptions. These statements are contained in
sections entitled "Summary," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Fairchild,"
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations of the Power Device Business," "Business" and other sections of this
prospectus.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially
different. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the
integration of the acquired Power Device Business without disruption to
manufacturing, marketing and distribution activities; changes in general
economic and business conditions; changes in current pricing levels; changes in
political, social and economic conditions and local regulations; foreign
currency fluctuations; reductions in sales to any significant customers; changes
in sales mix; industry capacity; competition; disruptions of established supply
channels; manufacturing capacity constraints; the availability, terms and
deployment of capital; and our ability to accurately estimate the cost of
systems preparation and successfully implement for Year 2000 compliance. Our
risks are more specifically described in the "Risk Factors" section of this
prospectus. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially
from those expected, estimated or projected.
We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements or risk
factors to reflect future events or circumstances.
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SUMMARY
This summary may not contain all of the information that may be important
to you. You should read the entire prospectus, including the financial data and
related notes, before making an investment decision. Fairchild's fiscal year is
comprised of a twelve-month period ending on the Sunday on or immediately
preceding May 31 of each year. The Power Device Business reports on a calendar
year basis. See "Glossary" for a description of certain other terms.
THE EXCHANGE OFFER
On April 7, 1999, we issued and sold $300.0 million aggregate principal
amount of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007, which we refer to as the
Existing Notes. In connection with that sale, we entered into a registration
rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the Existing Notes in which we
agreed, among other things, to deliver this prospectus to you and to complete an
exchange offer for the Existing Notes. Pursuant to the registration rights
agreement, we are offering to exchange $300.0 million aggregate principal amount
of our 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007, which have been registered
under the Securities Act, which we refer to as the Exchange Notes, for a like
aggregate principal amount of our Existing Notes. We refer to this offer to
exchange Exchange Notes for Existing Notes in accordance with the terms set
forth in this prospectus and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal as the
Exchange Offer. You are entitled to exchange your Existing Notes for Exchange
Notes. The Exchange Notes have substantially identical terms to the Existing
Notes. We urge you to read the discussions under the headings "The Exchange
Offer" and "The Exchange Notes" in this Summary for further information
regarding the Exchange Offer and the Exchange Notes.
THE COMPANY
Fairchild is the largest independent semiconductor company focused solely
on multi-market products. We design, develop and market analog, discrete, logic
and non-volatile memory semiconductors. Established over 35 years ago, the
Fairchild brand name is one of the most well-known in the industry. Within our
multi-market products portfolio, we are particularly strong in providing
discrete and analog power management solutions. Multi-market products are the
building block components for virtually all electronic devices, from
sophisticated computers and internet hardware to telecommunication equipment to
household appliances. Our current portfolio of approximately 10,000 products is
sold to over 50,000 customers worldwide. Our recent Acquisition of the Power
Device Business from Samsung Electronics in April 1999 added significantly to
our capabilities in our power discrete and analog businesses, and we believe it
will allow us to offer more products, reach new customers and broaden our
geographic coverage. We have wafer fabrication plants in California, Maine, Utah
and South Korea, and assembly facilities in Malaysia and the Philippines. Our
customers include industry leaders Compaq, Dell, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent,
Nokia, Nortel Networks, Samsung Electronics, Siemens and Solectron. For Fiscal
1998, we generated pro forma total revenues of $1.3 billion.
We believe Fairchild is well positioned to capture significant growth
opportunities, while generating a more stable earnings stream than many other
semiconductor manufacturers. We are well positioned for growth as a result of:
- NEW PRODUCT PIPELINE. Our continual development and design of new
products and the enhancement of current product portfolios, which
increase our unit volume and pricing and augment our growth.
- ANALOG AND DISCRETE PRODUCT STRENGTH. Our full line of analog and power
discrete products, which have attractive growth and margin
characteristics.
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- NEW REVENUE SYNERGIES. Our enhanced competitive profile, broader
coverage of geographic markets and cross-selling opportunities following
our Acquisition of the Power Device Business.
- CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES. The fragmentation of many of the markets in
which we compete and the focus of large companies on non-multi-market
product lines, which offer us acquisition opportunities. Since 1997, our
management has established Fairchild as a stand-alone entity and has
purchased Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., which we refer to as Raytheon,
and the Power Device Business.
- NEW FABRICATION FACILITIES. Our capacity for growth resulting from
capital expenditures during Fiscal 1994 to 1996 of approximately $355.0
million to build a new wafer fabrication plant and to upgrade existing
facilities and the Power Device Business' investment in 1996 of
approximately $118.1 million primarily to expand capacity and retool its
facilities.
- FAVORABLE MARKET TRENDS. The increasing level of semiconductor content
in electronic products, the increasing demand for portability of
electronic devices and the continuing growth in our end user markets,
such as the personal computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer
electronics and automotive markets.
Although the semiconductor industry is subject to volatility, industry
cycles have less impact on our business as a result of:
- LOW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS. The
nature of our products as building block components -- requiring less
research and development and capital investment than high-impact new
products, such as high-end microprocessors, that have relatively short
life cycles.
- LONG PRODUCT LIFE CYCLES. The long life of our products, which average
approximately 10 years and can extend up to 30 years.
- END USER MARKET DIVERSIFICATION. The breadth of our end user markets,
including the personal computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer
electronics and automotive markets.
Worldwide semiconductor market revenues were approximately $125.6 billion
during 1998 according to the reports of Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics
published by the Semiconductor Industry Association. Since 1990, the global
semiconductor market has expanded at a compounded annual growth rate of
approximately 12.0%. We operate primarily in the approximately $55.3 billion
moving and shaping segment of the semiconductor market. We believe that the
markets we operate in provide us with attractive growth opportunities. The
analog and discrete markets are expected to grow over the next three years at
compounded annual growth rates of 13% and 8%, respectively, according to
Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics. Additionally, we focus on one of the
fastest growing segments of the logic industry, low voltage CMOS, which is
expected by Insight/Onsite to grow over the next five years at a compounded
annual growth rate of 11%. We do not compete in the microprocessor,
microcontroller, volatile memory or complex system-on-a-chip markets.
THE ACQUISITION
On April 13, 1999, we purchased the Power Device Business from Samsung
Electronics for approximately $406.8 million, net of certain purchase price
adjustments. The Power Device Business designs, manufactures and markets power
discrete semiconductors and standard analog integrated circuits serving the
personal computer, industrial, telecommunications and consumer electronics
markets. The Power Device Business has developed a number of new product designs
with industry leading performance characteristics, such as its recent process
developments in trench technology and silicon bonding. The Acquisition not only
enhances our analog and power discrete product offerings, but
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also provides us with a greater market presence in South Korea. The Acquisition
also provides us with additional revenue opportunities through our relationship
with Samsung Electronics:
- Samsung Electronics is required to purchase guaranteed minimum annual
levels of products from the Power Device Business based on historical
volumes and market prices for a three-year period pursuant to a product
supply agreement.
- We are required to provide contract manufacturing services in the form of
wafer foundry services for Samsung Electronics for a three-year period
pursuant to a foundry sale agreement. The agreement is designed to
provide us certain levels of profitability for each of the three years.
In connection with the Acquisition, we have obtained a full income tax
holiday for a period of seven years in South Korea. The Power Device Business
added approximately 1,455 employees, most of whom work at its wafer fabrication
facilities in South Korea, to Fairchild's existing work force of approximately
6,500. In 1998, the Power Device Business had revenues of $386.5 million.
COMPANY STRENGTHS
We believe our core strengths are the following:
BREADTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO. We provide our customers with one of the
largest product offerings in the industry for analog, discrete, logic and
non-volatile memory devices. Our analog device portfolio comprises over 2,300
products, including offerings in 92 of the top 100 best-selling analog product
types by volume. Our discrete device portfolio comprises over 4,000 products and
we believe it is one of the most comprehensive power device portfolios in the
industry. We develop products for a wide range of market applications, reducing
our dependence on any single product, application or market. In addition, we
believe that our ability to provide our customers with multiple products meets a
growing need for a single source of supply among our end users.
LEADERSHIP IN POWER SOLUTIONS. We believe there is an increasing demand
for a combination of sophisticated computing and communication capabilities,
frequently in the form of portable devices. We are a leader in providing
solutions for managing the power required to operate such devices. Our combined
analog and discrete offering provides a complete solution for power management:
- Analog: We provide specific solutions for power conversion, temperature
sensing, management functions, battery chargers and motor controls.
- Power Discrete: We provide comprehensive solutions for managing power
from the original power source to end products such as computers,
cellular phones and network devices. Our portfolio of products includes
low-voltage products, such as power and signal MOSFETs and bipolar
devices, and high-voltage products, such as high-power MOSFETs, IGBTs,
Smart Power Switches and high-power bipolar transistors.
HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE. Our customers recognize us for our high
quality of service. They require a reliable source of supply, often in high
volumes and with short lead times, demand quick responses to technical questions
and seek support in designing new applications which use our products. Because
we are an independent company focused solely on multi-market products, all of
our service and support efforts are tailored to meet these customer needs. As a
result of our efforts, we have recently received numerous customer and industry
awards, including supplier awards from Compaq Computer Corp., Siemens AG and
Acer Inc. and the European Mid-Size Vendor of the Year award from Dataquest.
HISTORY OF PRODUCT INNOVATION. Our success in introducing new products has
been an important source of our growth and profitability. We have been a
significant innovator in the multi-market segment of the semiconductor industry
with several leading edge technologies and industry firsts, including our
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introduction of High Speed CMOS in the late 1970s, FAST(R) and FACT(TM) in the
1980s and Low Voltage Logic products, DMOS Power MOSFETs using trench technology
and IGBT using silicon bonding technology in the 1990s. Since June 1997, we have
introduced approximately 300 new products.
DIVERSE AND BLUE-CHIP CUSTOMER BASE. Our diverse customer base, which
spans a wide spectrum of end user markets, enables us to avoid some of the
volatility that may be encountered in specific semiconductor markets. We serve
more than 50,000 customers worldwide, with no single customer, other than
National Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics, providing more than 5% of our
pro forma Fiscal 1998 total revenue. Customers in our end user markets include
industry leaders Compaq, Dell, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Nokia, Nortel
Networks, Samsung Electronics, Siemens and Solectron.
EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT. Our senior management team consists of seven
individuals who have on average approximately 25 years of experience in the
semiconductor industry and includes:
- Kirk P. Pond (Chief Executive Officer): Mr. Pond, with over 30 years of
experience in the semiconductor industry, has held various senior
management positions at Texas Instruments Incorporated and was the Chief
Operating Officer of National Semiconductor.
- Joseph R. Martin (Chief Financial Officer): Mr. Martin, with over 20
years of experience in the semiconductor industry, has held various
senior financial positions with National Semiconductor, including Vice
President of Finance, Worldwide Operations.
In March 1997, Mr. Pond, Mr. Martin and certain other key employees of
Fairchild made an aggregate cash investment of $6.8 million in our parent
company, FSC Semiconductor Corporation, which we refer to as Fairchild Holdings.
Such individuals currently own approximately 17.1% of Fairchild Holdings'
outstanding common stock.
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Our principal executive offices are located at 333 Western Avenue, Mail
Stop 01-00, South Portland, Maine 04106, and our telephone number is (207)
775-8100.
THE TRANSACTIONS
On April 13, 1999, Fairchild acquired, through an indirect wholly-owned
South Korean subsidiary, Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd., substantially all
of the assets of and assumed certain of the liabilities of the Power Device
Business of Samsung Electronics for aggregate cash consideration of
approximately $406.8 million, net of post-closing adjustments for working
capital and an income payment. In connection with the Acquisition, Fairchild
Korea and Samsung Electronics also entered into several agreements including:
- The Product Supply Agreement pursuant to which Samsung Electronics is
required to purchase for a three-year period guaranteed annual minimum
levels of products from the Power Device Business based on historical
volumes and market prices.
- The Foundry Sale Agreement pursuant to which the Power Device Business is
required to provide for a three-year period wafer foundry services for
Samsung Electronics.
- The Transitional Services Agreement pursuant to which Samsung Electronics
is required to provide certain operational and administrative services
for the Power Device Business.
- The Assembly and Test Services Agreements pursuant to which Samsung
Electronics is required to provide assembly and test services for the
Power Device Business.
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In order to finance the Acquisition, Fairchild completed the following
financings:
- We entered into the Senior Credit Facilities, which provided us up to
$410.0 million in financing, consisting of a $100.0 million Revolving
Credit Facility and $310.0 million of Senior Term Facilities.
- Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P. contributed $50.0 million in cash to
Fairchild Holdings, in exchange for a promissory note (the "12.5%
Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008") and a warrant to purchase 3,538,228
shares of the common stock of Fairchild Holdings. Fairchild Holdings
contributed the $50.0 million from Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P. to
us as a capital contribution.
- We issued the Existing Notes.
We refer to these financings, the application of the proceeds received in
these financings and the Acquisition together as the Transactions.
Concurrently with the closing of the offering of the Existing Notes, we
deposited with the United States Trust Company of New York, as escrow agent, the
net proceeds of the offering. In addition, in connection with the Acquisition,
we issued a promissory note to Samsung Electronics for the purchase price of the
Power Device Business in order to satisfy certain requirements of Korean law. In
the event that the Acquisition had not been consummated and Samsung Electronics
had not received in cash the full purchase price, in each case on or prior to
April 23, 1999, we would have been required to redeem the Existing Notes. See
"Description of the Notes -- Special Redemption; Escrow." The Acquisition was
consummated on April 13, 1999 and Samsung Electronics has received in cash the
full purchase price prior to April 23, 1999. Accordingly, the net proceeds of
the offering were released from the escrow arrangement and used to fund the
Acquisition.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Fairchild Holdings is in the process of commencing an initial public
offering of its Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $350
million. The net proceeds of the initial public offering are expected to be used
to repay some of Fairchild Holdings' and our outstanding indebtedness, including
certain borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities. There can be no assurance
that Fairchild Holdings will actually commence an initial public offering or
that the aggregate proceeds of the offering will be $350.0 million or that any
proceeds of such offering will be used to repay indebtedness.
THE EXCHANGE OFFER
Securities Offered............ Up to $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount
of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007.
The terms of the Exchange Notes and Existing
Notes are identical in all material respects,
except for certain transfer restrictions and
registration rights relating to the Existing
Notes.
The Exchange Offer............ We are offering the Exchange Notes to you in
exchange for a like principal amount of
Existing Notes. Existing Notes may be exchanged
only in integral multiples of $1,000. We intend
by the issuance of the Exchange Notes to
satisfy our obligations contained in the
Registration Rights Agreement.
Expiration Date; Withdrawal of
Tender...................... The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m.,
New York City time, on , 1999, or
such later date and time to which
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it may be extended by us. The tender of
Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer
may be withdrawn at any time prior to the
Expiration Date. Any Existing Notes not
accepted for exchange for any reason will be
returned without expense to the tendering
holder thereof as promptly as practicable after
the expiration or termination of the Exchange
Offer.
Certain Conditions to the
Exchange Offer................ Our obligation to accept for exchange, or to
issue Exchange Notes in exchange for, any
Existing Notes is subject to certain customary
conditions relating to compliance with any
applicable law or any applicable interpretation
by the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the receipt of any applicable
governmental approvals and the absence of any
actions or proceedings of any governmental
agency or court which could materially impair
our ability to consummate the Exchange Offer.
We currently expect that each of the conditions
will be satisfied and that no waivers will be
necessary. See "The Exchange Offer -- Certain
Conditions to the Exchange Offer."
Procedures for Tendering
Existing Notes................ If you wish to accept the Exchange Offer and
tender your Existing Notes, you must complete,
sign and date the Letter of Transmittal, or a
facsimile thereof, in accordance with its
instructions and the instructions in this
prospectus, and mail or otherwise deliver such
Letter of Transmittal, or such facsimile,
together with such Existing Notes and any other
required documentation, to the Exchange Agent
at the address set forth herein. See "The
Exchange Offer -- Procedures for Tendering
Existing Notes."
Use of Proceeds............... We will not receive any proceeds from the
Exchange Offer.
Exchange Agent................ United States Trust Company of New York is
serving as the Exchange Agent in connection
with the Exchange Offer.
Federal Income Tax
Consequences.................. The exchange of Notes pursuant to the Exchange
Offer should not be a taxable event for federal
income tax purposes. See "Certain United States
Federal Income Tax Considerations."
CONSEQUENCES OF EXCHANGING EXISTING NOTES PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER
Based on certain interpretive letters issued by the staff of the Securities
and Exchange Commission to third parties in unrelated transactions, we are of
the view that holders of Existing Notes (other than any holder who is an
"affiliate" of our company within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities
Act) who exchange their Existing Notes for Exchange Notes pursuant to the
Exchange Offer generally may offer such Exchange Notes for resale, resell such
Exchange Notes and otherwise transfer such Exchange Notes without compliance
with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act,
provided:
- the Exchange Notes are acquired in the ordinary course of the holders'
business;
- the holders have no arrangement with any person to participate in a
distribution of such Exchange Notes; and
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- neither the holder nor any other person is engaging in or intends to
engage in a distribution of the Exchange Notes.
Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account in
exchange for Existing Notes must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus
in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. See "Plan of
Distribution." In addition, to comply with the securities laws of certain
jurisdictions, if applicable, the Exchange Notes may not be offered or sold
unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in such jurisdiction or
in compliance with an available exemption from registration or qualification. We
have agreed, pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement and subject to
certain limitations specified in the Registration Rights Agreement, to register
or qualify the Exchange Notes for offer or sale under the securities or blue sky
laws of such jurisdictions as any holder of the Notes reasonably requests in
writing. If a holder of Existing Notes does not exchange such Existing Notes for
Exchange Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, such Existing Notes will continue
to be subject to the restrictions on transfer contained in the legend printed on
the Existing Notes. In general, the Existing Notes may not be offered or sold,
unless registered under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption
from, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and applicable
state securities laws. Holders of Existing Notes do not have any appraisal or
dissenters' rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law in connection with
the Exchange Offer. See "The Exchange Offer -- Consequences of Failure to
Exchange; Resales of Exchange Notes."
The Existing Notes are currently eligible for trading in the Private
Offerings, Resales and Trading through Automated Linkages (PORTAL) market.
Following commencement of the Exchange Offer but prior to its consummation, the
Existing Notes may continue to be traded in the PORTAL market. Following
consummation of the Exchange Offer, the Exchange Notes will not be eligible for
PORTAL trading.
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THE EXCHANGE NOTES
The terms of the Exchange Notes and the Existing Notes are identical in all
material respects, except for certain transfer restrictions and registration
rights relating to the Existing Notes.
Issuer........................ Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation.
Securities Offered............ $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of
10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007.
Maturity Date................. October 1, 2007.
Interest Payment Dates........ April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing
October 1, 1999.
Optional Redemption........... We cannot redeem the Exchange Notes (and any
outstanding Existing Notes) prior to April 1,
2003, except as discussed below. Until April 1,
2002, we can choose to redeem the Notes in an
amount not to exceed 35% of the sum of the
original principal amount of the Notes and the
original principal amount of any other notes
issued under the same Indenture, with money we
raise in certain equity offerings, as long as:
- we pay the holders of the Notes and any such
other notes redeemed a redemption price of
110 3/8% of the principal amount of the Notes
and any such other notes we redeem, plus
accrued interest to the date of redemption;
and
- at least 65% of the original aggregate
principal amount of the Notes and any such
other notes remains outstanding after each
such redemption.
On or after April 1, 2003, we can redeem some
or all of the Notes at the redemption prices
listed in the "Description of the
Notes -- Optional Redemption" section of this
prospectus, plus accrued interest to the date
of redemption.
Special Redemption............ We were required to redeem the Notes at a
redemption price of 100% of the aggregate
principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued
interest to the date of redemption in the event
that (1) the Acquisition of the Power Device
Business had not been consummated and (2)
Samsung Electronics had not received in cash
the full purchase price, in each case on or
prior to April 23, 1999. The Acquisition was
consummated on April 13, 1999, and Samsung
Electronics received in cash the full purchase
price prior to April 23, 1999. See "Description
of the Notes -- Escrow of Proceeds; Special
Redemption."
Change of Control............. If a change of control of our company occurs,
subject to certain conditions, we must give
holders of the Notes an opportunity to sell to
us the Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the
principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued
interest. The term "Change of Control" is
defined in the "Description of the Notes --
Change of Control" section of this prospectus.
Ranking....................... The Exchange Notes will be unsecured and
subordinated to our existing and future senior
indebtedness. As of February 28,
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1999, after giving pro forma effect to the
Transactions, we had approximately $310.0
million of senior indebtedness outstanding. The
Exchange Notes will rank pari passu in right of
payment with our outstanding 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes in an aggregate principal
amount of $300.0 million and with any future
senior subordinated indebtedness. The terms
"Senior Indebtedness" and "Senior Subordinated
Indebtedness" are defined in the "Description
of the Notes -- Certain Definitions" section of
this prospectus.
Guaranty...................... The payment of the principal, premium and
interest on the Exchange Notes is fully and
unconditionally guaranteed on a senior
subordinated basis by Fairchild Holdings and
our principal domestic subsidiaries. The
guarantee by Fairchild Holdings and our
principal domestic subsidiaries will be
subordinated to all existing and future senior
indebtedness of Fairchild Holdings and our
principal domestic subsidiaries, respectively,
including their guarantee of our obligations
under the Senior Credit Facilities (as
defined), and will rank pari passu with the
existing guaranties of the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes. Fairchild Holdings
currently conducts no business and has no
significant assets other than our capital
stock, all of which is pledged to secure
Fairchild Holdings' obligations under the
Senior Credit Facilities. See "Description of
the Notes -- Guaranties."
Restrictive Covenants......... The Indenture governing the Notes contains
covenants that limit our ability and certain of
our subsidiaries' ability to:
- incur additional indebtedness;
- pay dividends on our capital stock or redeem,
repurchase or retire our capital stock or
subordinated indebtedness;
- make investments;
- engage in transactions with affiliates;
- sell assets, including capital stock of
subsidiaries; and
- consolidate, merge or transfer assets.
These covenants are subject to important
exceptions and qualifications, which are
described in the "Description of the
Notes -- Certain Covenants" section of this
prospectus.
For a more detailed discussion of the Exchange Notes, see "Description of
the Notes."
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider all of the information set forth in this
prospectus and, in particular, the information under "Risk Factors," before
deciding to tender your Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer.
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SUMMARY HISTORICAL, PRO FORMA AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
FAIRCHILD
We present below summary historical, pro forma and certain supplemental
data of Fairchild which are intended to aid you in your analysis of the
financial aspects of the Transactions. We derived the historical financial data
as of and for the years ended May 26, 1996, May 25, 1997 and May 31, 1998, from
Fairchild's audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes, which
are included elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the historical financial
data as of and for the nine months ended February 28, 1999 from Fairchild's
unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes which are included
elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the historical financial data as of and
for the years ended May 29, 1994 and May 28, 1995 from Fairchild's unaudited
consolidated financial statements that we prepared on the same basis as
Fairchild's audited Consolidated Financial Statements. In our opinion, the
unaudited financial data include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of the data.
The unaudited pro forma statement of operations data presented below are
based upon unaudited pro forma financial statements for the nine months ended
February 28, 1999 for Fairchild after giving effect to the Transactions as if
they had occurred on May 26, 1997. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet data
presented below are based on certain assumptions that we believe accurately
represent the effect of the Transactions as if they had occurred on February 28,
1999.
THE POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
We present below summary historical data of the Power Device Business. We
derived the historical financial data for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1997 and 1998 from the Power Device Business' audited Financial Statements and
related notes, which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the
historical financial data for the nine months ended December 31, 1998 from the
Power Device Business' unaudited financial statements and related notes, which
are not included in this prospectus.
The unaudited pro forma data presented below are based upon unaudited
financial statements for the nine months ended December 31, 1998 for the Power
Device Business and are adjusted to give pro forma effect to the contracts we
entered into with Samsung Electronics in connection with the Acquisition, and to
eliminate certain liabilities that we did not assume, the historical expenses
related to those liabilities and the related income tax effect of all pro forma
adjustments.
The financial statements for the three years ended December 31, 1998 have
been translated from South Korean Won into U.S. Dollars based on the provisions
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 52, Foreign Currency
Translation, and are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For historical
financial information, assets and liabilities have been translated at the
exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and income statement amounts have been
translated using the weighted average of the exchange rates in effect during the
period. The income statement of the Power Device Business has been translated
from Won into U.S. Dollars at the weighted average exchange rates of 805 Won,
951 Won, 1,399 Won and 1,334 Won to one U.S. Dollar for 1996, 1997, 1998 and the
nine months ended December 31, 1998, respectively. On May 13, 1999, the noon
buying rate as reported by the Federal Reserve Board of New York was 1,207 Won
to one U.S. Dollar.
RAYTHEON
We present below summary historical data of Raytheon. We derived the
historical financial data for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997
from Raytheon's audited financial statements and
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related notes. Raytheon's audited Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1997 are included elsewhere in this prospectus.
GENERAL
In the tables below, we present unaudited pro forma financial data for
informational purposes only. We do not suggest that the data indicate what our
results of operations would actually have been had the Transactions been
completed on the assumed dates. It is important to remember that this
information is hypothetical and does not necessarily reflect our actual or
future financial performance upon consummation of the Transactions. Since the
information in the tables is a summary, you should read the following tables in
conjunction with other information contained under the caption "Unaudited Pro
Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements and Unaudited Supplemental Data,"
and with Fairchild's, the Power Device Business' and Raytheon's financial
statements and related notes and the other financial information contained
elsewhere in this prospectus.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY
------------------------------------------ NINE MONTHS ENDED
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 FEBRUARY 28, 1999
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ -----------------------
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:(1)
Revenue:
Analog............................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 32.0 $ 49.7 $172.1
Discrete............................. 80.0 116.4 175.0 164.5 187.3 131.6 317.7
Logic................................ 393.8 327.7 339.5 285.3 303.0 194.2 194.2
Memory............................... 185.1 185.5 174.2 138.0 113.5 58.6 58.6
Contract manufacturing services...... 57.7 50.7 87.6 104.2 153.4 54.5 78.7
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenue.......................... $716.6 $680.3 $776.3 $692.0 $789.2 $488.6 $821.3
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Gross profit........................... $248.3 $203.8 $216.8 $152.5 $230.5 $107.0 $218.8
Research and development............... 27.4 31.0 30.3 18.9 35.7 27.9 39.4
Selling, general and administrative.... 97.3 100.3 114.4 96.4 92.0 68.5 119.5
Litigation settlement expense(2)....... -- -- -- -- -- -- 58.0
Restructuring and other non-recurring
charges(3)........................... -- -- -- 5.3 15.5 7.2 7.2
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income (loss)(4)............. $123.6 $ 72.5 $ 72.1 $ 31.9 $ 87.3 $ 3.4 $(5.3)
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Depreciation and amortization.......... $ 38.7 $ 44.7 $ 64.2 $ 77.1 $ 84.6 $ 72.1 $112.3
Capital expenditures................... 88.2 112.9 153.9 47.1 78.0 31.5 37.8
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges(5)........................... 84.7x 75.3x 46.2x 2.9x 1.9x --(6) --(6)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Adjusted EBITDA(7)..................... $162.3 $117.2 $136.3 $128.4 $187.4 $ 82.7 $172.2
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1999
-----------------------
HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
---------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 5.4 $ 64.6
Accounts receivable, net.................................... 101.5 128.1
Inventories................................................. 105.6 145.0
Total assets................................................ 622.7 1,111.2
Long-term debt, excluding current portion................... 428.1 895.9
Total stockholder's equity.................................. 16.2 31.0(8)
</TABLE>
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POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, 1998
-------------------------- ----------------------------
1996 1997 1998 HISTORICAL PRO FORMA(9)
------ ------ ------ ----------- -------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue........................... $471.8 $478.1 $386.5 $294.9 $332.7
Gross profit...................... $ 56.5 $131.0 $137.3 $ 92.1 $114.8
Research and development.......... 18.6 19.2 15.2 11.5 11.5
Selling, general and
administrative.................. 29.0 34.3 33.8 27.9 31.3
Litigation settlement
expense(2)...................... -- -- 58.0 58.0 58.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income (loss)........... $ 8.9 $ 77.5 $ 30.3 $ (5.3) $ 14.0
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Adjusted EBITDA(7)................ $ 57.9 $116.3 $110.6 $ 70.2 $ 89.5
Capital expenditures.............. 118.1 10.9 8.6 6.3 6.3
</TABLE>
RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.(10)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1996 1997
----- ----- -----
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue..................................................... $67.7 $68.4 $78.4
Gross profit................................................ $26.9 $27.2 $33.6
Research and development.................................... 12.2 11.7 12.1
Selling, general and administrative......................... 7.1 7.3 10.1
----- ----- -----
Operating income............................................ $ 7.6 $ 8.2 $11.4
===== ===== =====
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Adjusted EBITDA(7).......................................... $14.7 $14.5 $17.8
Capital expenditures........................................ 1.8 7.4 2.7
</TABLE>
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(1) For the fiscal years ended May 1997 and prior, statement of operations data
includes the direct and allocated expense of the Fairchild Semiconductor
Business of National Semiconductor. Such amounts may not be comparable to
data for Fiscal 1998 and the historical and pro forma nine months ended
February 28, 1999.
(2) Represents a one-time charge for settlement by Samsung Electronics of a
patent infringement lawsuit attributable to the Power Device Business. The
associated liability is being retained by Samsung Electronics.
(3) In Fiscal 1997, restructuring and other non-recurring charges consisted of
severance and other costs related to lay-offs that occurred in the first
quarter of Fiscal 1997. In Fiscal 1998, such charges consisted of
in-process research and development associated with the acquisition of
Raytheon. For the historical and pro forma nine months ended February 28,
1999, such charges consisted of $7.2 million related to severance and other
costs that occurred in the first and third quarters of Fiscal 1999.
(4) Excludes a charge for the cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle of $1.5 million, net of a related tax benefit of $0.8 million, in
Fiscal 1998.
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(5) Earnings consist of income before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed
charges consist of interest expense on debt and amortization of deferred
debt issuance costs, and the portion (approximately one-third) of rental
expense that we believe is representative of the interest component of
rental expense.
(6) Earnings for the nine months ended February 28, 1999 on a historical and on
a pro forma basis were inadequate to cover fixed charges by approximately
$33.4 million and $72.7 million, respectively.
(7) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income before other (income)
expense, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and, in the
case of Fairchild, (a) restructuring and other non-recurring charges and
(b) $14.1 million of one-time retention bonuses in 1997 associated with the
recapitalization of National Semiconductor and, in the case of the Power
Device Business, a one-time charge of $58.0 million for litigation
settlement expense. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because we believe that
EBITDA is a widely accepted financial indicator of an entity's ability to
incur and service debt. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered by an
investor as an alternative to net income or income from operations, as an
indicator of our operating performance or other combined operations or cash
flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled
computations of other companies.
(8) The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the historical net book
value of the Power Device Business' assets acquired and liabilities assumed
as of December 31, 1998 has been allocated to inventory, property, plant
and equipment, and various intangible assets, and is for illustrative
purposes in the pro forma financial statements only. Actual allocations
will be based on fair values as of the acquisition date (April 13, 1999).
Included in the allocation to intangible assets is an estimated allocation
to in-process research and development of $31.2 million, which amount was
expensed upon consummation of the Acquisition. This expense has been
deducted from stockholder's equity in the pro forma balance sheet data as
of February 28, 1999. Pro forma stockholders' equity has also been reduced
by $4.0 million for the one-time write-off, net of tax benefit, of
unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the debt being refinanced.
(9) Pro forma data for the nine months ended December 31, 1998 has been
presented to be consistent with the pro forma nine months ended February
28, 1999 data presented for Fairchild.
(10) Fairchild purchased Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. from Raytheon Company on
December 31, 1997.
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the following factors and other information
in this prospectus, including the risks described below, which apply to the
Existing Notes as well as the Exchange Notes.
FAILURE TO EXCHANGE EXISTING NOTES FOR EXCHANGE NOTES -- FAILURE TO TENDER YOUR
EXISTING NOTES FOR EXCHANGE NOTES COULD LIMIT YOUR ABILITY TO RESELL THE
EXISTING NOTES.
The Existing Notes were not registered under the Securities Act or under
the securities laws of any state and may not be resold, offered for resale or
otherwise transferred unless they are subsequently registered or resold pursuant
to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and
applicable state securities laws. If you do not exchange your Existing Notes for
Exchange Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, you will not be able to resell,
offer to resell or otherwise transfer the Existing Notes unless they are
registered under the Securities Act or unless you resell them, offer to resell
or otherwise transfer them under an exemption from the registration requirements
of, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act. In addition, we will
no longer be under an obligation to register the Existing Notes under the
Securities Act except in the limited circumstances provided under the
registration rights agreement. In addition, if you want to exchange your
Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer for the purpose of participating in a
distribution of the Exchange Notes, you may be deemed to have received
restricted securities, and, if so, will be required to comply with the
registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in
connection with any resale transaction.
ADVERSE EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF EXCHANGE NOTES ON MARKET FOR EXISTING NOTES -- THE
ISSUANCE OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE MARKET FOR THE EXISTING
NOTES.
To the extent that Existing Notes are tendered for exchange and accepted in
the Exchange Offer, the trading market for the untendered and tendered but
unaccepted Existing Notes could be adversely affected.
SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE -- OUR SUBSTANTIAL INDEBTEDNESS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
FINANCIAL HEALTH, PREVENT US FROM FULFILLING OUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NOTES AND
LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO GROW AND COMPETE.
We continue to be highly leveraged after the issuance of the Notes and the
Acquisition of the Power Device Business from Samsung Electronics. On a pro
forma basis after giving effect to the Transactions, as of February 28, 1999, we
would have had total indebtedness of $910.0 million, stockholder's equity of
$31.0 million and a pro forma ratio of debt to equity of 29.4 to 1.0. We and our
subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the
future. The Senior Credit Facilities permit additional borrowings of up to
$100.0 million and all of those borrowings would be senior to the Notes.
Our substantial indebtedness:
- requires us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from
operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the
availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital
expenditures, research and development efforts and other general
corporate purposes;
- increases the amount of our interest expense, because certain of our
borrowings are at variable rates of interest, which, if interest rates
increase, could result in higher interest expense;
- increases our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry
conditions;
- limits our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our
business and the industry in which we operate;
- restricts us from making strategic acquisitions, introducing new
technologies or exploiting business opportunities;
- prevents us from raising the funds necessary to repurchase all Notes
tendered to us upon the occurrence of certain changes of control, which
would constitute a default under the indentures governing our Notes;
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- makes it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to
the Notes;
- places us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that
have less debt; and
- limits, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants in our
indebtedness, among other things, our ability to borrow additional funds,
dispose of assets or pay cash dividends. Failing to comply with those
covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or
waived, could have a material adverse effect on our company.
See "Description of the Notes," "Capitalization," "Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Condensed Financial Statements and Unaudited Supplemental Data" and
"Description of Certain Indebtedness."
ABILITY TO SERVICE DEBT -- TO SERVICE OUR INDEBTEDNESS, WE WILL REQUIRE A
SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CASH. OUR ABILITY TO GENERATE CASH DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS
BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
On a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Transactions, interest
expense for Fiscal 1998 and for the nine months ended February 28, 1999 would
have been $92.9 million and $67.7 million, respectively. On a pro forma basis
after giving effect to the Transactions, our ratio of earnings to fixed charges
would have been only 1.4x for Fiscal 1998, and for the nine months ended
February 28, 1999, our fixed charges would have exceeded our earnings by $72.7
million. On a historical basis, our ratio of earnings to fixed charges would
have been 1.9x for Fiscal 1998, while our fixed charges would have exceeded our
earnings by $33.4 million for the nine months ended February 28, 1999. Our
historical financial results have been, and our future financial results are
anticipated to be, subject to substantial fluctuations. Our ability to improve
our results is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.
We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow
from operations, that currently anticipated cost savings and operating
improvements will be realized on schedule or that future borrowings will be
available to us under the Senior Credit Facilities in an amount sufficient to
enable us to pay our indebtedness, including the Notes, or to fund our other
liquidity needs. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness,
including the Notes, on or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be
able to refinance any of our indebtedness, including the Senior Credit
Facilities and the Notes, on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
See "-- Cyclical Industry," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Fairchild" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the
Power Device Business."
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SUBORDINATION -- YOUR RIGHT TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS ON THE EXCHANGE NOTES, LIKE THE
EXISTING NOTES, IS JUNIOR TO OUR AND OUR GUARANTORS' EXISTING SENIOR
INDEBTEDNESS AND POSSIBLY ALL OF OUR AND THEIR FUTURE BORROWINGS. FURTHERMORE,
CLAIMS OF CREDITORS OF OUR NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES WILL HAVE PRIORITY WITH
RESPECT TO THE ASSETS AND EARNINGS OF SUCH SUBSIDIARIES OVER YOUR CLAIMS.
The Exchange Notes, like the Existing Notes, the Fairchild Holdings'
guaranty and the subsidiary guaranties will be subordinated to the prior payment
in full of our, Fairchild Holdings' and the subsidiary guarantors', as the case
may be, current and future senior indebtedness. As of February 28, 1999, after
giving pro forma effect to the Transactions, we would have had approximately
$310.0 million of senior indebtedness, Fairchild Holdings would have had
approximately $310.0 million of senior indebtedness (consisting solely of its
senior guaranty of our obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities) and the
subsidiary guarantors would have had approximately $310.0 million of senior
indebtedness (consisting solely of their senior guaranty of our obligations
under the Senior Credit Facilities). The Notes, the Fairchild Holdings' guaranty
and the subsidiary guaranties will rank pari passu with the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes and the related guaranties from Fairchild Holdings and the
subsidiary guarantors. Because of the subordination provisions of the Notes, in
the event of the bankruptcy, liquidation or dissolution of our company or any
guarantor, our assets or the assets of the guarantors would be available to pay
obligations under the Notes only after all payments had been made on our or the
guarantors' senior indebtedness. We cannot assure you that sufficient assets
will remain after all such payments have been made to make any payments on the
Notes or the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, including payments of interest
when due. The term "senior indebtedness" is defined in the "Description of the
Notes -- Ranking" section of this prospectus.
We conduct a portion of our business through our subsidiaries. Some of our
domestic subsidiaries and all of our foreign subsidiaries, including Fairchild
Korea, are not guaranteeing the Notes. Less than two-thirds of the capital stock
of Fairchild Korea has been pledged to secure our obligations under the Senior
Credit Facilities. Claims of creditors of our non-guarantor subsidiaries,
including trade creditors, secured creditors and creditors holding indebtedness
or guaranties issued by such subsidiaries, will generally have priority with
respect to the assets and earnings of such subsidiaries over the claims of
creditors of our company, including holders of the Notes, even if the
obligations of such subsidiaries do not constitute senior indebtedness. As of
February 28, 1999, after giving pro forma effect to the Transactions and
eliminating intercompany activity, the non-guarantor subsidiaries would have had
approximately $52.1 million of liabilities and would have held approximately
51.6% of our consolidated assets, after allocating purchase price adjustments
aggregating $274.5 million which were recorded by Fairchild Korea upon
consummation of the Acquisition of the Power Device Business. For pro forma
Fiscal 1998 the non-guarantor subsidiaries would have generated approximately
66% of our consolidated revenues.
See "Description of the Notes -- Ranking" and "Description of the
Notes -- Certain Covenants -- Limitations on Indebtedness."
RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS IN OUR DEBT INSTRUMENTS -- RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY
THE SENIOR CREDIT FACILITIES, THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THE NOTES AND THE
INDENTURE GOVERNING OUR 10 1/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO
TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS.
We cannot assure you that the operating and financial restrictions and
covenants in or applicable to our debt instruments, such as our 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes, the Senior Credit Facilities and the Notes, will not
adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs
or engage in other business activities that may be in our interest.
The Senior Credit Facilities will require us to maintain compliance with
certain financial ratios. Our ability to comply with such ratios may be affected
by events beyond our control. A breach of any of these covenants or our
inability to comply with the required financial ratios could result in a default
under the Senior Credit Facilities. In the event of any such default, the
lenders under the Senior Credit Facilities
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could elect to declare all borrowings outstanding, together with accrued
interest and other fees, to be due and payable, to require us to apply all of
our available cash to repay such borrowings or to prevent us from making debt
service payments on the Notes and the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, any of
which would result in an event of default under the Notes and the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes. If we were unable to repay any such borrowings when due, the
lenders could proceed against their collateral, which consists of substantially
all of the assets of Fairchild and its subsidiary guarantors. If the
indebtedness under the Senior Credit Facilities, the Notes or the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes were to be accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets
would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full.
See "Description of the Notes" and "Description of Certain Indebtedness."
GUARANTY OF FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS -- FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS, OUR PARENT COMPANY, DOES
NOT HAVE ANY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ITS GUARANTY OF THE NOTES.
Although Fairchild Holdings has guaranteed the Notes on a senior
subordinated basis, it currently conducts no business and has no significant
assets other than our capital stock. Since all of our capital stock owned by
Fairchild Holdings is pledged to secure Fairchild Holdings' guaranty of the
Senior Credit Facilities, there are currently no assets supporting Fairchild
Holdings' guaranty of the Notes. Fairchild Holdings' guaranty of the Notes is
subordinated in right of payment to the guaranty by Fairchild Holdings of our
obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities.
See "Description of the Notes -- Guaranties."
CYCLICAL INDUSTRY -- DOWNTURNS IN THE BUSINESS CYCLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical. During the latter half of
Fiscal 1998 and the beginning of Fiscal 1999, we experienced significant
declines in the pricing of our products as customers reduced demand forecasts
and manufacturers reduced prices to keep capacity utilization high. We believe
these declines were due primarily to the Asian financial crisis and excess
personal computer inventories. We cannot assure you that the market for
semiconductors will improve or that our markets will not experience additional,
possibly more severe and prolonged, downturns in the future. In addition, we may
experience significant changes in our operating profit margins as a result of
variations in sales, changes in product mix, price competition for orders and
costs associated with the introduction of new products. The markets for our
products depend on continued demand for personal computer, industrial,
telecommunications, consumer electronics and automotive goods. We cannot assure
you that these end user markets will not experience changes in demand that will
adversely affect our prospects.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE -- OUR INABILITY TO INTRODUCE
NEW PRODUCTS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US, AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES COULD REDUCE THE
DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS.
Rapidly changing technologies and industry standards, along with frequent
new product introductions, characterize the semiconductor industry. Our
performance depends on our ability to design, develop, manufacture, assemble,
test, market and support new products and enhancements on a timely and
cost-effective basis. We cannot assure you that we will successfully identify
new product opportunities and develop and bring new products to market in a
timely and cost-effective manner, or that products or technologies developed by
others will not render our products or technologies obsolete or noncompetitive.
A fundamental shift in technologies in our product markets could have a material
adverse effect on us.
COMPETITION -- OUR BUSINESS IS VERY COMPETITIVE AND INCREASED COMPETITION COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
The semiconductor industry, and the multi-market semiconductor product
markets in particular, are highly competitive. Competition is based on price,
product performance, quality, reliability and customer service. The gross profit
margins realizable in our markets can differ across regions, depending on the
economic strength of end-product markets in those regions. In addition, even in
strong markets, price
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pressures may emerge as competitors attempt to gain a greater market share by
lowering prices. Competition in the various markets in which we participate
comes from companies of various sizes, many of which are larger and have greater
financial and other resources than we have and thus can better withstand adverse
economic or market conditions. In addition, companies not currently in direct
competition with us may introduce competing products in the future.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS -- FLUCTUATIONS IN THE EXCHANGE RATE OF THE
U.S. DOLLAR AND THE WON COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The Power Device Business' sales are denominated primarily in U.S. Dollars
while its costs of goods sold and its operating expenses are denominated
primarily in Won. As a result, a significant decrease in the value of the U.S.
Dollar relative to the Won could have a material adverse effect on our financial
performance and results of operations.
THE POWER DEVICE BUSINESS' LACK OF INDEPENDENT OPERATING HISTORY -- THE COSTS TO
OPERATE THE POWER DEVICE BUSINESS MAY INCREASE AFTER THE ACQUISITION;
ASSUMPTIONS USED TO ESTIMATE FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS MAY BE INCORRECT.
Prior to our Acquisition, the Power Device Business was operated as a
division of Samsung Electronics. During 1998, the Power Device Business incurred
costs for research and development, sales and marketing and general and
administrative activities. These costs represent expenses incurred directly by
the Power Device Business and charges allocated to it by Samsung Electronics.
Following consummation of the Acquisition, the Power Device Business obtains
many of these services on an arm's length basis. However, to provide certain of
these services for a transition period after the Acquisition, we entered into a
Transitional Services Agreement with Samsung Electronics pursuant to which the
Power Device Business continues to obtain certain of these services. The pro
forma financial information contained herein assumes that the Power Device
Business would have obtained certain of these services from Samsung Electronics
under the Transitional Services Agreement or otherwise. We cannot assure you
that charges under the Transitional Services Agreement will not exceed our
assumptions or that upon termination of the Transitional Services Agreement, we
will be able to obtain similar services on comparable terms. In addition,
although Samsung Electronics assists us in integrating the operations of the
Power Device Business into our operations pursuant to the Transitional Services
Agreement, we may encounter unforeseen obstacles or costs in such integration.
The Power Device Business has historically provided manufacturing services
to Samsung Electronics at cost. As a result of the Acquisition, the Power Device
Business will provide contract manufacturing services to Samsung Electronics for
a period of three years under various agreements at rates designed to generate
certain levels of Won-denominated profitability. The pro forma data contained in
this prospectus are based on our estimates as to expenses on a stand-alone
basis, including the effect of the Transitional Services Agreement with Samsung
Electronics, and contract manufacturing revenue under the manufacturing
agreements with Samsung Electronics. We cannot assure you that such estimates
are accurate or will reflect the actual expenses or revenues of the Power Device
Business.
See "The Transactions" and "-- Dependence on Samsung Electronics."
DEPENDENCE ON SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS -- THE FAILURE OF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS TO
MAINTAIN ITS PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS OR MEET ITS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT US. FURTHERMORE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE THE HISTORICAL
SALES TO AFFILIATED SAMSUNG COMPANIES.
As a result of the Acquisition, we have the benefit of numerous
arrangements with Samsung Electronics relating to product sales, designation as
a vendor to affiliated Samsung companies and certain other services. Any
material adverse change in the purchase requirements of Samsung Electronics, in
its ability to supply the agreed-upon services or in its ability to fulfill its
other obligations could have a material adverse effect on us. Although
historically the Power Device Business generated significant revenues from the
sale of products to affiliated Samsung companies, we cannot assure you that we
will be
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able to sell any products to affiliated Samsung companies or that the
designation of the Power Device Business as a vendor to those affiliated Samsung
companies will generate any revenues for our company. Furthermore, under the
Korean Fair Trade Law, the Fair Trade Commission may issue an order requiring
change of terms and conditions of the agreements between us and Samsung
Electronics if it concludes that Samsung Electronics has provided us with undue
support or discriminated against our competitors.
See "The Transactions."
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DOING BUSINESS IN KOREA -- OUR POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
SUBJECTS OUR COMPANY TO RISKS INHERENT IN DOING BUSINESS IN KOREA.
As a result of the Acquisition of the Power Device Business, we have
operations in South Korea and are subject to certain risks. In addition to the
risks specified under "-- Risks Associated with International Operations," some
businesses in South Korea are presently subject to labor unrest. Also, relations
between South Korea and North Korea have been tense over most of South Korea's
history. Recent events involving, among other things, North Korea's refusal to
comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, have caused the level of
tension between the two countries to increase. Incidents affecting relations
between North Korea and South Korea continually occur. No assurance can be given
as to whether or when this situation will be resolved or change abruptly as a
result of current or future events. An adverse change in economic or political
conditions in South Korea or in its relations with North Korea could have a
material adverse effect on our business.
KOREAN VALUE ADDED TAX IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION -- WE ARE REQUIRED TO
PAY A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF KOREAN VALUE ADDED TAX IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION FOR WHICH WE MAY NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
We are required to pay approximately $41.0 million in Korean value added
tax in connection with the Acquisition. We intend to utilize the post-closing
purchase price adjustments, payments in connection with the Acquisition and
existing cash to pay the amount of the value added tax. We believe that we will
be entitled to a full refund within approximately 15 days of such payment. We
cannot assure you that we will obtain such refund.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS -- OUR INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
SUBJECT US TO RISKS INHERENT IN DOING BUSINESS ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.
We cannot assure you that we will be successful in overcoming the risks
related to or arising from operating in international markets. We maintain
significant operations in Cebu, the Philippines, and Penang, Malaysia. As a
result of the Acquisition of the Power Device Business, we have significant
operations in South Korea. The following are certain risks inherent in doing
business on an international level:
- changes in import duties;
- trade restrictions;
- transportation delays;
- work stoppages;
- economic and political instability;
- foreign currency fluctuations; and
- the laws, including tax law, and policies of the United States and of the
countries in which we manufacture our products.
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FORMATION OF FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES -- WE COULD SUFFER ADVERSE TAX AND OTHER
FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES OR LOSE THE BENEFITS ANTICIPATED FROM OUR TRANSACTION
STRUCTURE.
In connection with the Transactions, we formed a foreign subsidiary,
Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd., a Korean corporation. We contributed a
portion of the proceeds of the Transactions to a wholly-owned subsidiary which
contributed such proceeds to Fairchild Korea as an equity contribution. We also
lent a portion of the proceeds to Fairchild Korea in exchange for corporate
bonds issued to us by Fairchild Korea. Fairchild Korea used the proceeds of the
loan and equity contribution to acquire the Power Device Business. See "The
Transactions -- General" and "Description of Certain Indebtedness -- Senior
Credit Facilities."
The transaction structure is based on certain assumptions about the various
tax laws, including withholding tax, and other relevant laws of foreign
jurisdictions. We cannot assure you that foreign taxing authorities will agree
with our assumptions or that they will reach the same conclusion. If our
assumptions are incorrect, or if such foreign jurisdictions were to change or
modify the relevant laws, we could suffer adverse tax and other financial
consequences or lose the benefits anticipated from our transaction structure.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY CUSTOMERS -- THE LOSS OF KEY CUSTOMERS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
US.
In addition to National Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics, we have
several other large customers. Many of our key customers operate in cyclical
businesses and have in the past varied, and may in the future vary, order levels
significantly from period to period. The loss of one or more of such customers,
or a declining market in which such customers reduce orders or request reduced
prices, could have a material adverse effect on us.
DEPENDENCE ON CERTAIN SOURCES OF SUPPLY -- THE LOSS OF CERTAIN SOURCES OF SUPPLY
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
Our results of operations could be adversely affected if we were unable to
obtain adequate supplies of raw materials in a timely manner or if the costs of
raw materials increased significantly. Our manufacturing operations depend upon
obtaining adequate supplies of raw materials on a timely basis. We purchase raw
materials such as silicon wafers, lead frames, mold compound, ceramic packages
and chemicals and gases from a number of suppliers on a just-in-time basis. From
time to time, suppliers may extend lead times, limit supplies or increase prices
due to capacity constraints or other factors. In addition, we subcontract
certain of our wafer fabrication and assembly and test operations to other
manufacturers, including Torex, NS Electronics Ltd., Samsung Electronics and
National Semiconductor. Our operations could be adversely affected if our
relationships with these subcontractors were disrupted or terminated.
MANUFACTURING RISKS -- WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY
OR AVOID MANUFACTURING DIFFICULTIES.
Our manufacturing processes are highly complex, require advanced and costly
equipment and are continuously being modified in an effort to improve yields and
product performance. Impurities or other difficulties in the manufacturing
process can lower yields. Our manufacturing efficiency will be an important
factor in our future profitability, and we cannot assure you that we will be
able to maintain our manufacturing efficiency or increase manufacturing
efficiency to the same extent as our competitors.
In addition, as is common in the semiconductor industry, we have from time
to time experienced difficulty in beginning production at new facilities or in
effecting transitions to new manufacturing processes. As a consequence, we have
suffered delays in product deliveries or reduced yields. There can be no
assurance that we will not experience manufacturing problems in achieving
acceptable yields or experience product delivery delays in the future as a
result of, among other things, capacity constraints, construction delays,
upgrading or expanding existing facilities or changing our process technologies,
any
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of which could result in a loss of future revenues. Our operating results could
also be adversely affected by the increase in fixed costs and operating expenses
related to increases in production capacity if revenues do not increase
proportionately.
DEPENDENCE ON NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR -- THE FAILURE OF NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR TO
MAINTAIN ITS PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS OR MEET ITS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
We have several arrangements with National Semiconductor relating to the
provision of our services and the sale of our products. Any material adverse
change in the arrangements, such as National Semiconductor's ability to provide
the agreed-upon services, its ability to fulfill its intellectual property
indemnity obligations or its ability to fulfill its other obligations, could
have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, any material adverse change
in the purchase requirements of National Semiconductor under the foundry
services agreement, which expires on June 11, 2000, could have a material
adverse effect on us.
In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 1998, National Semiconductor informed us
that its demand would be significantly lower in Fiscal 1999 than in Fiscal 1998.
This has resulted in significantly lower contract manufacturing revenues in the
first nine months of Fiscal 1999 as compared to the first nine months of Fiscal
1998 and will result in substantially lower contract manufacturing revenues
throughout Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal 1998. Such reduced demand has and
will continue to negatively impact our factory utilization. Furthermore, upon
expiration of the foundry services agreement on June 11, 2000, we cannot assure
you that National Semiconductor will purchase any of our products or services.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL -- OUR SUCCESS WILL CONTINUE TO DEPEND TO A
SIGNIFICANT EXTENT ON OUR EXECUTIVES AND OTHER KEY PERSONNEL.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued
contributions of key management, engineering, sales and marketing, finance and
manufacturing personnel, certain of whom would be difficult to replace. The loss
of the services of certain of these executives could have an adverse effect on
us. We cannot assure you that the services of such personnel will continue to be
made available.
See "Management."
OWNERSHIP OF OUR PARENT COMPANY, FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS, AND OUR COMPANY -- A
LIMITED NUMBER OF PERSONS INDIRECTLY CONTROLS OUR COMPANY.
Sterling Holding Company, LLC and certain key employees of our company own
approximately 85% of the outstanding voting stock of our parent company,
Fairchild Holdings, which owns all of our outstanding capital stock. By virtue
of such stock ownership, such persons have the power to direct our affairs and
are able to determine the outcome of matters required to be submitted to
stockholders for approval, including the election of a majority of our directors
and amendment of our Certificate of Incorporation. We cannot assure you that
such persons will not exercise their control over us in a manner detrimental to
your interests.
See "Ownership of Capital Stock."
DEPENDENCE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY -- WE USE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN OUR BUSINESS. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO PROTECT THIS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OUR BUSINESS MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Our future success and competitive position depend in part upon our ability
to obtain and maintain certain proprietary technologies used in our principal
products. We rely on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law to
protect such technologies. Some of our technologies are not covered by any
patent or patent application, and we cannot assure you that:
- any of the more than 250 U.S. patents owned by us or numerous other
patents which National Semiconductor, Raytheon and Samsung Electronics
license to us will not be invalidated, circumvented, challenged or
licensed to others; or
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- any of our pending or future patent applications will be issued within
the scope of the claims sought by us, if at all.
Further, we cannot assure you that others will not develop technologies
that are similar or superior to our technologies, duplicate our technologies or
design around our patents. In addition, effective patent, trademark, copyright
and trade secret protection may be unavailable, limited or not applied for in
certain foreign countries. Certain of our technologies have been licensed on a
non-exclusive basis from National Semiconductor which may, after a five-year
period, license such technologies to others, including our competitors. Under a
technology licensing and transfer agreement, National Semiconductor has limited
royalty-free, worldwide license rights (without right to sublicense) to some of
our technologies. We cannot assure you that steps taken by us to protect our
technologies will prevent misappropriation of such technologies.
Vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights or
positions characterize the semiconductor industry. Such vigor and pursuit have
resulted in significant and often protracted and expensive litigation.
Currently, no material intellectual property litigation is pending against us;
however, we may from time to time be notified of claims that we may be
infringing third party patents or other intellectual property rights. If
necessary or desirable, we may seek licenses under such patents or intellectual
property rights. However, we cannot assure you that we will obtain such licenses
or that the terms of any offered licenses will be acceptable to us. The failure
to obtain a license from a third party for technologies we use could cause us to
incur substantial liabilities and to suspend the manufacture or shipment of
products or our use of processes requiring the technologies. Litigation could
result in significant expense to us, adversely affecting sales of the challenged
product or technologies and diverting the efforts of our technical and
management personnel, whether or not such litigation is resolved in our favor.
In the event of an adverse outcome in any such litigation, we may be required
to:
- pay substantial damages;
- cease the manufacture, use, sale or importation of infringing products;
- expend significant resources to develop or acquire non-infringing
technologies;
- discontinue the use of certain processes; or
- obtain licenses to the infringing technologies.
We cannot assure you that we would be successful in such development or
acquisition or that such licenses would be available under reasonable terms. Any
such development, acquisition or license could require the expenditure of
substantial time and other resources.
We also seek to protect our proprietary technologies, including
technologies that may not be patented or patentable, in part by confidentiality
agreements and, if applicable, inventors' rights agreements with our
collaborators, advisors, employees and consultants. We cannot assure you that
these agreements will not be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for
any breach or that such persons or institutions will not assert rights to
intellectual property arising out of such research.
RISKS RELATING TO FUTURE ACQUISITIONS -- WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONSUMMATE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS, AND CERTAIN CONSEQUENCES OF THOSE ACQUISITIONS WHICH WE DO
COMPLETE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
We plan to continue to pursue additional acquisitions of related
businesses. We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify or finance
additional acquisitions or that, if consummated, we will realize any anticipated
benefits from such acquisitions. The process of integrating acquired operations
into our existing operations may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and
may require significant financial resources that would otherwise be available
for the ongoing development or expansion of our existing operations. Possible
future acquisitions could result in the incurrence of additional debt,
contingent liabilities and amortization expenses related to goodwill and other
intangible assets, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and operating results.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES; OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS -- REGULATORY MATTERS
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO CONDUCT OUR BUSINESS.
We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental
laws and regulations relating to the management, disposal and, under certain
circumstances, remediation of toxic and hazardous materials and the discharge of
pollutants into the air and water. Laws and regulations relating to workplace
safety and worker health which, among other things, regulate employee exposure
to hazardous substances in the workplace, also govern our operations. The nature
of our operations expose us to the risk of liabilities or claims by governments,
our employees or other third parties with respect to environmental matters,
including those relating to the on- and off-site disposal and release of
hazardous materials as well as with respect to health and safety matters, and we
cannot assure you that material costs will not be incurred in connection with
such liabilities or claims.
Based on our experience, we believe that the future cost of compliance with
existing environmental and health and safety laws and regulations (and liability
for known environmental conditions) will not have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, we cannot
predict:
- what environmental or health and safety legislation or regulations will
be enacted in the future;
- how existing or future laws or regulations will be enforced, administered
or interpreted; or
- the amount of future expenditures which may be required to comply with
these environmental or health and safety laws or regulations or to
respond to environmental claims.
See "Business -- Environmental Matters."
FINANCING A CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER -- WE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO RAISE THE
FUNDS NECESSARY TO FINANCE A CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER.
Upon the occurrence of certain specific kinds of change of control events,
we will be required to offer to repurchase all outstanding notes, including the
Notes and the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. The Senior Credit Facilities
will prohibit us from purchasing any notes and will also provide that the
occurrence of certain kinds of change of control events will constitute a
default. In the event of a certain kind of change of control, we must offer to
repay all borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities or obtain the consent of
our lenders under the Senior Credit Facilities to the purchase of notes. If we
do not obtain such a consent or repay such borrowings, we will remain prohibited
from purchasing notes. In such case, our failure to purchase tendered notes
would constitute a default under the Indenture governing the Notes and the
indenture governing our 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, which, in turn, would
constitute a default under the Senior Credit Facilities. We cannot assure you
that we will have the financial ability to purchase outstanding notes upon the
occurrence of a change of control.
See "Description of the Notes -- Change of Control."
FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE MATTERS -- FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTES ALLOW COURTS, UNDER
SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO VOID GUARANTEES AND REQUIRE NOTEHOLDERS TO RETURN
PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM GUARANTORS.
Under federal bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of state fraudulent
transfer laws, a guaranty could be voided, or claims in respect of a guaranty
could be subordinated to all other debts of that guarantor if, among other
things, the guarantor, at the time it incurred the indebtedness evidenced by its
guaranty:
- received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for
its guaranty; and
- was insolvent or was rendered insolvent by reason of such incurrence; or
- was engaged in a business or transaction for which the guarantor's
remaining assets constituted unreasonably small capital; or
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- intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its
ability to pay such debts as they mature.
In addition, any payment by such guarantor pursuant to its guaranty could
be voided and required to be returned to such guarantor, or to a fund for the
benefit of the creditors of the guarantor.
The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer laws
will vary depending upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether
a fraudulent transfer has occurred. Generally, however, a guarantor would be
considered insolvent if:
- the sum of its debts, including contingent liabilities, were greater than
the fair saleable value of all of its assets;
- the present fair saleable value of its assets was less than the amount
that would be required to pay its probable liability on its existing
debts, including contingent liabilities, as they become absolute and
mature; or
- it could not pay its debts as they become due.
NO PRIOR MARKET FOR THE EXCHANGE NOTES -- YOU CANNOT BE SURE THAT AN ACTIVE
TRADING MARKET WILL DEVELOP FOR THE EXCHANGE NOTES.
The Existing Notes are currently eligible for trading in the PORTAL market.
The Exchange Notes are new securities for which there is no established market.
We do not intend to list the Exchange Notes on any national securities exchange
or to seek the admission thereof to trading in the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. Credit Suisse First Boston,
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Fleet Securities, Inc. and Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
acted as initial purchasers (the "Initial Purchasers") in connection with the
offer and sale of the Existing Notes. Each of the Initial Purchasers (other than
Salomon Smith Barney Inc.) has informed us that they intend to make a market in
the Notes. However, such Initial Purchasers may cease their market-making at any
time. In addition, the liquidity of the trading market in the Exchange Notes,
and the market price quoted for the Exchange Notes, may be adversely affected by
changes in the overall market for high yield securities and by changes in our
financial performance or prospects or in the prospects for companies in our
industry generally. As a result, we cannot assure you that an active trading
market will develop for the Exchange Notes.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE -- WE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED IF YEAR 2000 PROBLEMS ARE
SIGNIFICANT.
Although based on efforts to date, we believe all of our products and
facilities will be Year 2000 compliant, any inability to remedy unforeseen Year
2000 problems or the failure of third parties to do so may cause business
interruptions or shutdown, financial loss, regulatory actions, reputational harm
or legal liability. We cannot assure you that our Year 2000 program or the
programs of third parties who do business with us will be effective, that our
estimate about the timing and cost of completing our program will be accurate or
that all remediation will be complete by the Year 2000.
We are dependent on business systems, which include our information
technology systems and non-information technology devices with embedded
microprocessors, in operating our business. We also depend on the proper
functioning of business systems of third parties, such as our vendors and
customers. The failure of any of these systems to interpret properly the
upcoming calendar year 2000 could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and business prospects. We
are currently identifying, testing and correcting Year 2000 problems in systems
throughout our operations, including those systems embedded in our machinery and
equipment. We are also reviewing the Year 2000 readiness and compliance of our
principal suppliers of products and services, in order to identify and assess
any negative impacts that non-compliance could have on us. In addition, we are
working with our customers to identify potential Year 2000 issues with our
products.
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In connection with the Acquisition, we entered into arrangements with
Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. with respect to the provision of a
number of business support services. We cannot assure you that Samsung
Electronics and Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. will be Year 2000 compliant.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of Fairchild -- Year 2000 Compliance" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the
Power Device Business -- Year 2000 Compliance."
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION BY CERTAIN EU MEMBER STATES TO THE
"EURO" -- THE CONVERSION TO THE EURO MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT US.
We may be exposed to certain risks as a result of the conversion by certain
European Union member states of their respective currencies to the "Euro" as
their legal currency on January 1, 1999. The conversion rates between such
member states' currencies and the Euro have been fixed by the Council of the
European Union. Risks related to the conversion to the Euro could include, among
other things:
- effects on pricing due to increased cross-border price transparency;
- costs of modifying information systems, including both software and
hardware;
- costs of relying on third parties whose systems also require
modification;
- changes in the conduct of business and in the principal markets for our
products and services; and
- changes in the currency exchange rate risk.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of Fairchild -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
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SOURCES AND USES OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the Exchange Offer. In consideration
for issuing the Exchange Notes, we will receive in exchange Existing Notes of
like principal amount, the terms of which are identical in all material respects
to the Exchange Notes. The Existing Notes surrendered in exchange for Exchange
Notes will be retired and canceled and cannot be reissued. Accordingly, issuance
of the Exchange Notes will not result in any increase in our indebtedness. We
have agreed to bear the expenses of the Exchange Offer. No underwriters are
being used in connection with the Exchange Offer.
We used the gross proceeds from the sale of the Existing Notes of $300.0
million, together with the $310.0 million from borrowings under the Senior Term
Facilities, and a $50.0 million cash equity contribution to us from Fairchild
Holdings as follows: (i) approximately $406.8 million to pay for the purchase
price of the Power Device Business, (ii) approximately $163.6 million to repay
our existing senior credit facilities, (iii) approximately $30.4 million to pay
fees and expenses relating to the Transactions and (iv) approximately $59.2
million to fund our working capital needs and to pay Korean value added tax in
connection with the Acquisition.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the actual capitalization of our company as
of February 28, 1999 and as adjusted to give pro forma effect to the
Transactions as if they had occurred on February 28, 1999. This table should be
read in conjunction with "Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial
Statements and Unaudited Supplemental Data," "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Fairchild,"
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations of the Power Device Business" and the financial statements of
Fairchild and the Power Device Business included elsewhere in this prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1999
-----------------------
ACTUAL PRO FORMA
------- ----------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents(1)................................ $ 5.4 $ 64.6
====== ======
Long-term debt, including current portion:
Existing senior credit facilities......................... $163.6 $ --
Senior Credit Facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility(2)........................... -- --
Senior Term Facilities(3).............................. -- 310.0
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007(4)............. 300.0 300.0
10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007................ -- 300.0
------ ------
Total long-term debt, including current portion...... 463.6 910.0
------ ------
Stockholder's Equity(5):
Common stock $.01 par value (1,000 shares authorized,
100 shares issued and outstanding actual and pro
forma).............................................. -- --
Additional paid-in capital............................. 12.0 62.0
Accumulated earnings (deficit)(6)...................... 4.2 (31.0)
------ ------
Total stockholder's equity(7)........................ 16.2 31.0
------ ------
Total capitalization.............................. $479.8 $941.0
====== ======
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(1) The purchase price paid to Samsung Electronics is net of post-closing
adjustments aggregating $48.2 million for working capital and an income
payment.
(2) Borrowings of up to $100.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility are
available for working capital and general corporate purposes.
(3) The Senior Term Facilities consist of a $100.0 million Tranche A Facility
that amortizes over five years and a $210.0 million Tranche B Facility that
amortizes within six years with 1% of the original principal amount due in
each of the first five years and the balance due in year six. Total pro
forma year one amortization would be approximately $14.1 million.
(4) We must redeem $150.0 million principal amount of the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes on March 15, 2005 and $75.0 million principal amount on
March 15, 2006, in each case at a redemption price of 100% of the principal
amount plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
(5) Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P. contributed $50.0 million in cash to
Fairchild Holdings in exchange for the 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008
and a warrant to purchase 3,538,228 shares of the common stock of Fairchild
Holdings. Fairchild Holdings contributed the $50.0 million from Citicorp
Mezzanine Partners, L.P. to us as a capital contribution. In connection with
Fairchild's spin-off from National Semiconductor in March 1997, Fairchild
Holdings issued 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock and
common stock in the amounts of $70.0 million and $7.8 million, respectively.
Fairchild Holdings contributed such equity proceeds to Fairchild in exchange
for Fairchild's common stock. In addition, Fairchild Holdings issued to
National Semiconductor the 11.74% Subordinated Note due March 14, 2008 in
the original principal amount of $77.0 million.
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(6) Includes $4.0 million, net of the related tax benefit of $0.4 million, for
the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs on the existing senior
credit facilities.
(7) The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the historical net book
value of the Power Device Business' assets acquired and liabilities assumed
as of December 31, 1998 has been allocated to inventory, property, plant and
equipment, and various intangible assets, for illustrative purposes in the
pro forma financial statements only. Actual allocations will be based on
fair values as of the acquisition date (April 13, 1999). Included in the
allocation to intangible assets is an estimated allocation to in-process
research and development of $31.2 million, which amount was expensed upon
consummation of the Acquisition. This expense has been deducted from
stockholder's equity in the pro forma balance sheet as of February 28, 1999.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements
are based on the historical financial statements of Fairchild, the Power Device
Business and Raytheon which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The
acquisition of Raytheon was consummated on December 31, 1997, and, accordingly,
Fairchild's historical consolidated statements of operations include the results
of operations of Raytheon beginning January 1, 1998.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Operations give
effect to the Raytheon acquisition and the Transactions as if they were
consummated on May 26, 1997. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance
Sheet gives effect to the Transactions as if they were consummated on February
28, 1999. All of the pro forma adjustments are described more fully in the
accompanying notes. The pro forma adjustments are based upon preliminary
estimates and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable in the
circumstances. In our opinion, all adjustments have been made that are necessary
to present fairly the pro forma data. Final amounts could differ from those set
forth below.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Operations for the
fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended February 28, 1999
include the historical statements of operations of the Power Device Business for
the twelve months ended June 30, 1998 and the nine months ended December 31,
1998, respectively. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet as
of February 28, 1999 includes the historical balance sheet of the Power Device
Business as of December 31, 1998. The results of operations of the Power Device
Business for the period from April 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 have been
included in both the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of
Operations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
February 28, 1999. Power Device Business revenue and loss for this period was
$101.5 million and $34.1 million, respectively.
The Power Device Business' historical financial information reflected in
the Pro Forma Financial Statements represents the accounts and operations of
Samsung Electronics with respect to the Power Device Business. During the period
covered by the Power Device Business' Financial Statements, the Power Device
Business was conducted as a part of Samsung Electronics' overall operations, and
separate financial statements were not prepared. Fairchild has been advised by
Samsung Electronics that the Power Device Business' Financial Statements were
prepared from the historical accounting records of Samsung Electronics and
include various allocations for costs and expenses. Therefore, the statements of
operations of the Power Device Business may not be indicative of the results of
operations that would have resulted if the Power Device Business had operated on
a stand-alone basis. Fairchild has been advised by Samsung Electronics that all
of the allocations and estimates reflected in the Power Device Business'
Financial Statements are based on assumptions that Samsung Electronics believes
are reasonable under the circumstances.
The Pro Forma Financial Statements are presented for informational purposes
only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that
actually would have been achieved had such transactions been consummated on the
date or for the periods indicated and do not purport to be indicative of the
balance sheet data or results of operations as of any future date or for any
future period. The Pro Forma Financial Statements should be read in conjunction
with the accompanying notes, the financial statements and notes thereto of
Fairchild, the Power Device Business and Raytheon which are included elsewhere
in this prospectus, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations of Fairchild" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Power Device
Business."
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The acquisition of Raytheon and the Acquisition of the Power Device
Business were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The
purchase method of accounting allocates the aggregate purchase price to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values.
For purposes of the Pro Forma Financial Statements, the excess of the aggregate
purchase price over the historical net book value of the Power Device Business'
assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 1998 has been
allocated to inventory, property, plant and equipment, and various intangible
assets, and is for illustrative purposes in the pro forma financial statements
only. Actual allocations will be based on fair values as of the acquisition date
(April 13, 1999).
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1998
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
POWER
POWER DEVICE POWER
DEVICE BUSINESS DEVICE COMPANY
BUSINESS PRO FORMA BUSINESS FAIRCHILD RAYTHEON PRO FORMA COMPANY
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA HISTORICAL(3) HISTORICAL(3) COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
---------- ----------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------- ----------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue
Net sales-trade...... $400.2 $ 7.51a $413.8 $635.8 $47.3 $1,096.9 $ -- $1,096.9
6.11b
Contract
manufacturing........ 27.6 22.81c 50.4 153.4 -- 203.8 -- 203.8
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
427.8 36.4 464.2 789.2 47.3 1,300.7 -- 1,300.7
Cost of sales
Cost of
sales-trade........ 240.6 (2.7)1a 249.8 441.6 26.7 718.1 3.92a 722.0
9.91d
1.41e
1.31f
(0.7)1g
Cost of contract
manufacturing...... 27.6 -- 27.6 117.1 -- 144.7 -- 144.7
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
268.2 9.2 277.4 558.7 26.7 862.8 3.9 866.7
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
Gross profit........... 159.6 27.2 186.8 230.5 20.6 437.9 (3.9) 434.0
Research and
development.......... 15.4 -- 15.4 35.7 6.9 58.0 -- 58.0
Selling, general and
administrative....... 32.5 15.51a 33.9 92.0 6.4 132.3 28.42a 160.7
(8.7)1d
(5.4)1h
Litigation settlement
expense.............. 58.0 -- 58.0 -- -- 58.0 -- 58.0
Restructuring and other
non-recurring
charges.............. -- -- -- 15.5 -- 15.5 -- 15.5
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
Operating income....... 53.7 25.8 79.5 87.3 7.3 174.1 (32.3) 141.8
Non-cash interest
expense.............. -- -- -- 2.8 -- 2.8 2.22b 5.0
Cash interest expense,
net.................. 9.9 (9.9)1i -- 41.9 -- 41.9 46.02c 87.9
Foreign currency
losses, net.......... 7.5 -- 7.5 -- -- 7.5 -- 7.5
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
Income before income
taxes................ 36.3 35.7 72.0 42.6 7.3 121.9 (80.5) 41.4
Income taxes........... 11.1 (11.1)1j -- 13.9 2.6 16.5 (8.1)2d 8.4
------ ------ ------ ------ ----- -------- ------- --------
Net income(4).......... $ 25.2 $ 46.8 $ 72.0 $ 28.7 $ 4.7 $ 105.4 $ (72.4) $ 33.0
====== ====== ====== ====== ===== ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of
operations.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
POWER POWER
POWER DEVICE DEVICE
DEVICE BUSINESS BUSINESS COMPANY COMPANY
BUSINESS PRO FORMA PRO FAIRCHILD PRO FORMA PRO
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS FORMA HISTORICAL COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS FORMA
---------- ------------ --------- ---------- -------- ----------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue
Net sales-trade............. $282.4 $18.41a $308.5 $434.1 $742.6 $ -- $742.6
7.71b
Contract manufacturing...... 12.5 11.71c 24.2 54.5 78.7 -- 78.7
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
294.9 37.8 332.7 488.6 821.3 -- 821.3
Cost of sales
Cost of sales-trade......... 190.3 6.91a 205.4 336.2 541.6 3.02a 544.6
5.11d
1.41e
0.91f
0.81g
Cost of contract
manufacturing............ 12.5 -- 12.5 45.4 57.9 -- 57.9
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
202.8 15.1 217.9 381.6 599.5 3.0 602.5
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Gross profit.................. 92.1 22.7 114.8 107.0 221.8 (3.0) 218.8
Research and development...... 11.5 -- 11.5 27.9 39.4 -- 39.4
Selling, general and
administrative.............. 27.9 10.21a 31.3 68.5 99.8 19.72a 119.5
(2.7)1d
0.41e
(4.5)1h
Litigation settlement
expense..................... 58.0 -- 58.0 -- 58.0 -- 58.0
Restructuring and other non-
recurring charges........... -- -- -- 7.2 7.2 -- 7.2
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income (loss)....... (5.3) 19.3 14.0 3.4 17.4 (22.7) (5.3)
Non-cash interest expense..... -- -- 2.3 2.3 1.52b 3.8
Cash interest expense, net.... 2.6 (2.6)1i -- 34.5 34.5 29.42c 63.9
Foreign currency gains, net... (0.3) -- (0.3) -- (0.3) -- (0.3)
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income (loss) before income
taxes....................... (7.6) 21.9 14.3 (33.4) (19.1) (53.6) (72.7)
Income taxes.................. 8.6 (8.6)1j -- (3.3) (3.3) (5.4)2d (8.7)
------ ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net income (loss)............. $(16.2) $30.5 $ 14.3 $(30.1) $(15.8) $(48.2) $(64.0)
====== ===== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of
operations.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS GIVE
EFFECT TO THE FOLLOWING PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS:
1. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL RESULTS OF THE POWER DEVICE
BUSINESS.
(a) Historically, the Power Device Business has recognized revenue for
sales to Samsung Electronics' foreign sales subsidiaries, which we
refer to as the Sales Subsidiaries, at the time of shipment to the
Sales Subsidiaries. The pro forma adjustment to net sales eliminates
the sales to the Sales Subsidiaries from the revenue of the Power
Device Business and replaces them with the sales of the Sales
Subsidiaries to the ultimate third parties. Cost of sales is also
adjusted to reflect the change in the inventory held by the Sales
Subsidiaries. Historically, the selling expenses incurred by the Sales
Subsidiaries in connection with their sales to third parties have been
recorded by the Sales Subsidiaries. The Power Device Business' selling,
general and administrative expenses have been adjusted to give effect
to the provisions of the Overseas Sales Support Agreement, which
provides for commissions to be paid to the Sales Subsidiaries to
provide certain sales services to the Power Device Business.
The pro forma increases (decreases) to net sales, cost of sales and SG&A
expenses are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales -- trade.......................................... $ 7.5 $18.4
Cost of sales -- trade...................................... (2.7) 6.9
SG&A........................................................ 15.5 10.2
</TABLE>
(b) Historically, the Power Device Business has sold its products to
Samsung Electronics at intercompany transfer prices. Under the terms of
the Product Supply Agreement, the Power Device Business will sell its
products to Samsung Electronics at guaranteed minimum annual levels
based on historical volumes and at prices designed to reflect market
prices, subject to certain adjustments to reflect changes in market
prices as published by Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics. In
order to give effect to the minimum contractual volumes over historical
levels and the pricing structure under the Product Supply Agreement,
the pro forma net sales are increased by $6.1 million and $7.7 million
for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
February 28, 1999, respectively.
(c) The pro forma adjustment to contract manufacturing revenue is $22.8
million and $11.7 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and
the nine months ended February 28, 1999, respectively. These amounts
reflect the increase in contract manufacturing revenue that will be
required to generate the minimum profit level guaranteed by Samsung
Electronics under the Foundry Sale Agreement of W53,700 million during
the first three years following consummation of the Acquisition
(W27,700 million, W17,300 million and W8,700 million for the first,
second and third years, respectively). Historically, the Power Device
Business has provided these contract manufacturing services, consisting
of wafer fabrication services, to Samsung Electronics at cost. The U.S.
Dollar-denominated pro forma adjustments have been recorded using
weighted average exchange rates of 1,260 Won and 1,334 Won to one U.S.
Dollar for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
February 28, 1999, respectively.
(d) Historically, the Power Device Business has been charged at cost for
epitaxial fabrication services, assembly and test services and photo
mask supply services provided by Samsung Electronics' plants
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
located in Onyang and Kiheung, South Korea. Under the terms of the EPI
Services Agreement, the Onyang Assembly and Test Services Agreement and
the Photo Mask Supply Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed to
provide the Power Device Business with the above services for a
three-year period following consummation of the Acquisition at
agreed-upon prices denominated in U.S. Dollars in accordance with the
terms of the above agreements. In the case of the Onyang Assembly and
Test Services Agreement, the agreement provides for a 5% annual price
decrease. The pro forma adjustments reflect the effects of (i)
replacing the actual historical costs of these services with the
negotiated costs of these services, which negotiated costs include
recovery of general and administrative and interest costs attributable
to these plants recorded in SG&A for the Power Device Business, based
on historical product volumes and (ii) eliminating the portion of
historically allocated SG&A expenses to be included in such negotiated
costs.
The pro forma increases (decreases) to cost of sales and SG&A expenses
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cost of sales -- trade...................................... $ 9.9 $ 5.1
SG&A........................................................ (8.7) (2.7)
</TABLE>
(e) Historically, the Power Device Business has been allocated charges for
information technology services, logistics and other general and
administrative services which were provided by Samsung Electronics.
Under the terms of the Transitional Services Agreement, Samsung
Electronics has agreed to provide to the Power Device Business
logistics and other general and administrative services for a
three-year period, at the fixed annual price of $5.3 million.
Information technology services are provided under a separate agreement
with Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. at the fixed annual price of $3.8 million.
The pro forma adjustments to cost of sales and SG&A expenses reflect
the effects of replacing the historical charges for such services with
the fixed prices included in the Transitional Services Agreement and
the agreement with Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. In addition, the pro forma
adjustment includes the effect of a fixed 1,200 Won to one U.S. Dollar
exchange rate used to translate the fixed charges included in the
Transitional Services Agreement and the agreement with Samsung SDS Co.,
Ltd.
The pro forma increases to cost of sales relating to information
technology services and SG&A expenses relating to logistics and other
general and administrative services are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cost of sales -- trade...................................... $1.4 $1.4
SG&A........................................................ -- 0.4
</TABLE>
(f) Sales of certain Power Device Business products will be subject to
royalties arising from Fairchild's existing license agreement with
another semiconductor corporation. The pro forma increases to cost of
sales to give effect to such royalties are $1.3 million and $0.9
million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months
ended February 28, 1999, respectively.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
(g) Historically, the Power Device Business has been charged at cost for
assembly and test services provided by Samsung Electronics' plant
located in Suzhou, China. Under the terms of the Suzhou Assembly and
Test Services Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed to provide the
Power Device Business with assembly and test services for a three-year
period following consummation of the Acquisition at agreed-upon prices
denominated in U.S. Dollars. The pro forma adjustments reflect the
effects of replacing the actual historical costs of these services with
the negotiated costs of these services based on historical product
volumes. Although the Suzhou Assembly and Test Services Agreement
provides for annual price adjustments based upon the percentage change
in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, the pro forma adjustments do not give
effect to such price adjustments. The pro forma increases (decreases)
to cost of sales are $(0.7) million and $0.8 million for the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended February 28, 1999,
respectively.
(h) Represents the elimination of royalty expense incurred by Samsung
Electronics attributable to the Power Device Business which arises from
certain license agreements that were not transferred to Fairchild. This
results in a decrease to SG&A expenses of $5.4 million and $4.5 million
for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
February 28, 1999, respectively.
(i) The pro forma adjustment to cash interest expense is $9.9 million and
$2.6 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months
ended February 28, 1999, respectively. These amounts represent the
elimination of interest expense on bank borrowings, capital lease
obligations and corporate borrowings of Samsung Electronics allocated
to the Power Device Business that were not transferred to Fairchild.
(j) The pro forma adjustment for the elimination of income taxes is $11.1
million and $8.6 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the
nine months ended February 28, 1999, respectively. As a result of the
Acquisition, the Power Device Business is 100% exempt from Korean
income taxes for seven years beginning with the first year in which
taxable Korean income is generated.
2. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMBINED RESULTS OF FAIRCHILD, THE POWER DEVICE
BUSINESS AND RAYTHEON.
(a) On April 13, 1999, Fairchild completed the acquisition of the Power
Device Business for approximately $406.8 million, net of post-closing
adjustments for working capital and an income payment aggregating $48.2
million. The purchase includes all of the worldwide operations and
assets of the Power Device Business, which are comprised in part of a
high volume wafer fabrication plant in Bucheon, South Korea, design and
development operations in Bucheon, South Korea, secured services for
high volume assembly and test operations and worldwide sales and
marketing operations. The transaction is being accounted for as a
purchase.
The following table represents the estimated allocation of the purchase
price over the historical net book value of the Power Device Business'
assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 1998, and is
for illustrative purposes in the pro forma financial statements only.
Actual allocations will be based on fair values as of the acquisition
date (April 13, 1999). Also presented are the estimated periods of
amortization for each of the identifiable intangible assets for purposes
of calculating the pro forma adjustments to amortization expense in the
accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations.
All tangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis. The
amount allocated to in-process research and development will be charged
to expense in our fourth fiscal quarter ended May 30, 1999. This expense
has been excluded from the accompanying pro forma combined condensed
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
statements of operations. Assuming the Transactions occurred on February
28, 1999, the allocation would have included the following intangible
assets (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD OF
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AMOUNT AMORTIZATION
----------------- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Developed technology........................................ $124.1 15 years
Customer base............................................... 47.0 8 years
In-process research and development......................... 31.2 --
Covenant not to compete..................................... 26.9 5 years
Trademarks and tradenames................................... 21.9 4 years
Assembled workforce......................................... 3.8 3 years
------
Total............................................. $254.9
======
</TABLE>
In connection with Fairchild's acquisition of Raytheon on December 31,
1997, intangible assets were recorded for developed technologies and an
assembled workforce. These assets are being amortized on a straight line
basis over periods of 3 to 15 years.
Pro forma adjustments for depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
and other intangible assets are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Intangibles -- Power Device Business........................ $26.3 $19.7
Intangibles -- Raytheon..................................... 2.1 --
----- -----
Total recorded in SG&A................................. $28.4 $19.7
===== =====
Fixed assets -- Power Device Business recorded in cost of
sales-trade............................................... $ 3.9 $ 3.0
===== =====
</TABLE>
(b) In connection with the Transactions, the Company incurred debt issuance
costs of approximately $22.3 million associated with the Senior Credit
Facilities and the Notes. These costs are comprised primarily of
financing costs and other professional fees that will be deferred and
amortized over the term of the related debt, which ranges from 5 to
8 1/2 years. The pro forma adjustments to non-cash interest expense
represent the incremental amortization of these debt issuance costs in
the amount of $2.2 million and $1.5 million for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1998 and the nine months ended February 28, 1999, respectively.
Unamortized debt issuance costs of $4.0 million, net of the related tax
benefit of $0.4 million, associated with the existing senior credit
facilities was charged to interest expense concurrent with the
Transactions. The non-recurring charge has been excluded from the pro
forma combined condensed statements of operations.
(c) In connection with the Transactions, the Company entered into the
Senior Credit Facilities, which provided up to $410.0 million in
financing, consisting of a $100.0 million Revolving Credit Facility
(under which no amounts were drawn at closing of the Acquisition) and
$310.0 million of Senior Term Facilities. The Company also issued
$300.0 million of Notes. Since a portion of the purchase price for the
acquisition
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
of Raytheon was paid from existing cash, interest income that
corresponds to the interest on such cash and which would not have been
earned during the period from May 26, 1997 through the date of the
acquisition has been eliminated.
The pro forma increases (decreases) to cash interest expense are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Senior Term Facilities -- Tranche A Facility (7.75%)........ $ 7.5 $ 4.9
Senior Term Facilities -- Tranche B Facility (8.25%)........ 17.3 12.8
Notes (10.375%)............................................. 31.1 23.4
Income lost -- Raytheon..................................... 1.6 --
Interest expense on debt refinanced......................... (11.5) (11.7)
------ ------
Total.................................................. $ 46.0 $ 29.4
====== ======
</TABLE>
The Senior Term Facilities bear interest at adjustable rates based on a
spread over LIBOR. An increase of 0.125% in the rate applicable to the
Senior Term Facilities will increase interest expense and reduce net
income as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, FEBRUARY 28,
1998 1999
----------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Interest expense............................................ $ 0.4 $ 0.3
===== =====
Net income.................................................. $(0.3) $(0.2)
===== =====
</TABLE>
(d) The pro forma adjustment for income tax benefit is $8.1 million and
$5.4 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 and the nine months
ended February 28, 1999, respectively. These amounts represent the
benefit for income taxes on the loss before income tax resulting from
the pro forma adjustments made to the combined results of the Company.
The benefit for income taxes was calculated using a rate of 10%, the
Company's current effective tax rate.
3. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998, historical Fairchild amounts include
the results of operations of Raytheon after December 31, 1997, the date of
its acquisition, and historical Raytheon amounts include the results of
operations of Raytheon from June 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997.
4. Net income excludes a charge for the cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle of $1.5 million, net of a related tax benefit of $0.8
million, in fiscal year ended May 31, 1998.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT FEBRUARY 28, 1999
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POWER
POWER DEVICE POWER
DEVICE BUSINESS DEVICE COMPANY
BUSINESS PRO FORMA BUSINESS FAIRCHILD PRO FORMA COMPANY
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA HISTORICAL COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
---------- ----------- --------- ---------- -------- ----------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.............. $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 5.4 $ 5.4 $ 59.22a $ 64.6
Receivables, net....................... 26.6 -- 26.6 101.5 128.1 128.1
Inventories............................ 44.0 -- 44.0 105.6 149.6 (4.6)2b 145.0
Deferred income taxes.................. 1.2 (1.2)1a -- -- -- -- --
Other current assets................... 3.8 (1.4)1b 2.4 19.7 22.1 -- 22.1
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total current assets................. 75.6 (2.6) 73.0 232.2 305.2 54.6 359.8
Property, plant and equipment, net....... 91.0 -- 91.0 305.9 396.9 24.22b 421.1
Deferred income taxes.................... -- -- -- 24.5 24.5 -- 24.5
Goodwill, net............................ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Intangible assets, net................... 0.9 -- 0.9 29.0 29.9 223.72b 253.6
Other assets............................. 2.8 -- 2.8 31.1 33.9 18.32c 52.2
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total assets......................... $170.3 $ (2.6) $167.7 $622.7 $790.4 $320.8 $1,111.2
====== ======= ====== ====== ====== ====== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current
portion of long-term debt............ $ 20.7 $ (20.7)1c $ -- $ 35.5 $ 35.5 $(21.4)2d $ 14.1
Income tax payable..................... 13.0 (13.0)1a -- -- -- -- --
Accounts payable....................... 13.7 -- 13.7 85.2 98.9 -- 98.9
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities.......................... 70.6 (5.5)1b 7.1 56.0 63.1 -- 63.1
(58.0)1d -- -- -- -- --
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total current liabilities............ 118.0 (97.2) 20.8 176.7 197.5 (21.4) 176.1
Long term debt, less current portion..... 55.7 (55.7)1c -- 428.1 428.1 467.82e 895.9
Deferred income taxes.................... 1.9 (1.9)1a -- -- -- -- --
Other liabilities........................ 6.5 -- 6.5 1.7 8.2 -- 8.2
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total liabilities.................... 182.1 (154.8) 27.3 606.5 633.8 446.4 1,080.2
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock........................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Additional paid-in capital............. -- -- -- 12.0 12.0 50.02f 62.0
Business equity........................ 0.3 152.2 152.5 -- 152.5 (152.5)2g --
Cumulative translation adjustment...... (12.1) -- (12.1) -- (12.1) 12.12g --
Accumulated earnings (deficit)......... -- -- -- 4.2 4.2 (31.2)2b (31.0)
(4.0)2c
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total stockholder's equity........... (11.8) 152.2 140.4 16.2 156.6 (125.6) 31.0
------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Total liabilities and stockholder's
equity............................. $170.3 $ (2.6) $167.7 $622.7 $790.4 $320.8 $1,111.2
====== ======= ====== ====== ====== ====== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined condensed balance sheet.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED
BALANCE SHEET
THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET GIVES EFFECT TO
THE FOLLOWING PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS:
1. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL RESULTS OF THE POWER DEVICE
BUSINESS.
(a) Reflects the elimination of deferred income tax assets of $1.2 million,
deferred income tax liabilities of $1.9 million and income taxes
payable of $13.0 million that were not transferred to Fairchild.
(b) Reflects the elimination of prepaid royalties of $1.4 million and
accrued royalties of $5.5 million arising from certain license
agreements that were not transferred to Fairchild.
(c) Reflects the elimination of bank borrowings, capital lease obligations
and corporate borrowings of Samsung Electronics allocated to the Power
Device Business in an aggregate amount of $76.4 million that were not
transferred to Fairchild.
(d) Reflects the elimination of accrued expense of $58.0 million for patent
litigation settlement costs that will be paid by Samsung Electronics.
2. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMBINED RESULTS OF FAIRCHILD AND THE POWER
DEVICE BUSINESS.
(a) Represents the amount of excess cash that was provided in connection
with the Transactions.
(b) The following table represents the estimated allocation of the purchase
price over the historical net book value of the Power Device Business'
assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 1998, and is
for illustrative purposes in the pro forma financial statements only.
Actual allocations will be based on fair values as of the acquisition
date (April 13, 1999). Assuming the Transactions occurred on February
28, 1999, the purchase price allocation, including acquisition related
expenses of $8.1 million, would have been as follows (in millions):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Working capital............................................. $ 47.6
Property, plant and equipment............................... 115.2
Other assets................................................ 3.7
Long-term liabilities....................................... (6.5)
Developed technology........................................ 124.1
Customer base............................................... 47.0
In-process research and development......................... 31.2
Covenant not to compete..................................... 26.9
Trademarks and tradenames................................... 21.9
Assembled workforce......................................... 3.8
------
Total.................................................. $414.9
======
</TABLE>
In-process research and development of $31.2 million will be charged to
operations in the Company's fourth fiscal quarter ending May 30, 1999. This
non-recurring charge has been excluded from the unaudited pro forma
statement of operations data presented in this prospectus. For pro forma
balance sheet purposes, intangible assets have been reduced by $31.2
million with a corresponding charge to accumulated earnings (deficit).
(c) Represents deferred debt issuance costs primarily comprised of
financing costs and professional fees of $22.3 million associated with
the Notes and the Senior Credit Facilities offset by the write-off of
$4.0 million, net of the related tax benefit of $0.4 million, of
unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the existing senior
credit facilities being repaid.
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(d) Represents the repayment of the short-term portion of the existing
senior credit facilities in an aggregate amount of $35.5 million,
offset by the current portion of the Term Loan Facilities in an
aggregate amount of $14.1 million.
(e) Represents the repayment of the long-term portion of the existing
senior credit facilities in an aggregate amount of $128.1 million
offset by the Term Loan Facilities and the Notes in an aggregate amount
of $595.9 million.
(f) Represents $50.0 million contributed to the capital of Fairchild by
Fairchild Holdings.
(g) Represents the elimination of the equity of the Power Device Business
at the Acquisition date in an aggregate amount of $140.4 million.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF FAIRCHILD
The following table sets forth selected historical consolidated financial
data of Fairchild. The historical consolidated financial data as of and for the
fiscal years ended May 26, 1996, May 25, 1997 and May 31, 1998 are derived
directly from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Fairchild
included elsewhere in this prospectus. The historical consolidated financial
data as of February 28, 1999 and for the nine months ended March 1, 1998 and
February 28, 1999 are derived directly from the unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements of Fairchild included elsewhere in this prospectus. The historical
consolidated financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended May 29, 1994
and May 28, 1995, and the historical balance sheet data as of March 1, 1998, are
derived from unaudited consolidated financial statements of Fairchild that are
not included in this prospectus. We believe that such unaudited consolidated
financial statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation
of the financial condition and the results of operations of Fairchild for such
periods and as of such dates. Operating results for the nine months ended
February 28, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations
that may be expected for Fiscal 1999. This information should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Fairchild included
elsewhere in this prospectus and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Fairchild."
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY -----------------------
-------------------------------------------- MARCH 1, FEBRUARY 28,
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1998 1999
------ ------ ------- ------- ------ -------- ------------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HISTORICAL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
DATA:(1)
Revenue................................. $716.6 $680.3 $776.3 $692.0 $789.2 $601.9 $488.6
Gross profit............................ $248.3 $203.8 $216.8 $152.5 $230.5 $180.2 $107.0
Research and development................ 27.4 31.0 30.3 18.9 35.7 24.7 27.9
Selling, general and administrative..... 97.3 100.3 114.4 96.4 92.0 66.6 68.5
Restructuring and other non-recurring
charges(2)............................ -- -- -- 5.3 15.5 15.5 7.2
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income........................ $123.6 $ 72.5 $ 72.1 $ 31.9 $ 87.3 $ 73.4 $ 3.4
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Revenue:
Analog................................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 32.0 $ 11.9 $ 49.7
Discrete.............................. 80.0 116.4 175.0 164.5 187.3 144.8 131.6
Logic................................. 393.8 327.7 339.5 285.3 303.0 234.3 194.2
Memory................................ 185.1 185.5 174.2 138.0 113.5 88.1 58.6
Contract manufacturing services....... 57.7 50.7 87.6 104.2 153.4 122.8 54.5
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenue.................. $716.6 $680.3 $776.3 $692.0 $789.2 $601.9 $488.6
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Adjusted EBITDA(3)...................... $162.3 $117.2 $136.3 $128.4 $187.4 $151.4 $ 82.7
Depreciation and amortization........... 38.7 44.7 64.2 77.1 84.6 62.5 72.1
Capital expenditures.................... 88.2 112.9 153.9 47.1 78.0 49.3 31.5
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(4)... 84.7x 75.3x 46.2x 2.9x 1.9x 2.1x --(5)
HISTORICAL BALANCE SHEET DATA (END OF
PERIOD):
Inventories............................. $ 60.9 $ 68.8 $ 93.1 $ 73.1 $108.0 $ 99.6 $105.6
Total assets............................ 233.0 323.2 432.7 554.3 631.8 629.1 622.7
Long-term debt, excluding current
portion............................... -- -- -- 409.0 438.1 442.0 428.1
Total equity............................ 161.1 233.2 349.2 16.7 46.3 44.2 16.2
</TABLE>
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(1) For the fiscal years ended May 1997 and prior, statement of operations data
includes the direct and allocated expense of the Fairchild Semiconductor
Business of National Semiconductor. Such amounts may not be comparable to
data for Fiscal 1998 and the historical and pro forma nine months ended
February 28, 1999.
(2) In Fiscal 1997, restructuring and other non-recurring charges consisted of
severance and other costs related to lay-offs that occurred in the first
quarter of Fiscal 1997. In Fiscal 1998, such charges consisted of $15.5
million for in-process research and development associated with the
acquisition of Raytheon. For the nine months ended February 28, 1999, such
charges consisted of severance and other costs related to lay-offs in the
first and third quarters of Fiscal 1999.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income before other (income)
expense, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring
and other non-recurring charges and $14.1 million of one-time retention
bonuses in 1997 associated with the recapitalization of National
Semiconductor. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because we believe that EBITDA
is a widely accepted financial indicator of an entity's ability to incur and
service debt. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered by an investor as an
alternative to net income or income from operations, as an indicator or our
operating performance or other combined operations or cash flow data
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as
an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Our computation of
Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled computations of other
companies.
(4) Earnings consist of income before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed
charges consist of interest expense on debt and amortization of deferred
debt issuance costs, and the portion (approximately one-third) of rental
expense that the Company believes is representative of the interest
component of rental expense.
(5) Earnings for the nine months ended February 28, 1999 were inadequate to
cover fixed charges by approximately $33.4 million.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF FAIRCHILD
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto of Fairchild included
elsewhere in this prospectus. For the purposes of this section only, we refer to
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and its subsidiaries prior to the
consummation of the Acquisition as the Company, unless the context requires
otherwise.
OVERVIEW
Fairchild is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of
high-performance logic, non-volatile memory, discrete power and signal
technology and analog and mixed signal semiconductors, serving the personal
computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer electronics and automotive
markets. The predecessor to Fairchild was renowned as one of the pioneering
companies of the semiconductor industry. Fairchild invented the planar process
of manufacturing semiconductors, regarded as one of the most significant
achievements in the semiconductor industry since the invention of the
transistor. These early innovations form the base of a rich company history.
Acquired in 1979 by Schlumberger, Fairchild continued to innovate, introducing
logic products such as FAST(R) (Fairchild Advanced Schottky Technology) and
FACT(TM) (Fairchild Advanced CMOS Technology), which remain industry standard
products today. In 1987, Fairchild was acquired by National Semiconductor and
integrated into its operations. Certain of the assets of Fairchild were spun-off
from National Semiconductor on March 11, 1997 pursuant to an Agreement and Plan
of Recapitalization (the "Recapitalization") and began operating as a
stand-alone entity. At that time, Fairchild's business consisted of the Logic
Products Group, historically a core business of Fairchild, and the Discrete
Products Group and the Non-Volatile Memory Products Group, historically
multi-market businesses of National Semiconductor. On December 31, 1997, the
Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Raytheon for
approximately $117.0 million in cash. Raytheon designs, manufactures and markets
high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors with long product lives
for the personal computer, communications, broadcast video and industrial
markets. Similar to Fairchild's business, Raytheon operates in the moving and
shaping segment of the semiconductor market. Immediately prior to the closing of
the transaction, Raytheon was renamed Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California and, upon closing, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California was combined with the
Non-Volatile Memory Products Group and is being operated as the Analog, Mixed
Signal and Non-Volatile Memory Products Group. The transaction was accounted for
as a purchase. Accordingly, the Company's operating results in Fiscal 1998
include the operating results of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California as of the date of the acquisition. The results of operations in
Fiscal 1997 for the period prior to March 11, 1997 reflect the operating results
of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business of National Semiconductor, and are not
necessarily indicative of the results that would have been obtained as a
stand-alone company during that time. This is due in part to the fact that
National Semiconductor allocated to the Fairchild Semiconductor Business certain
corporate and other overhead costs at levels higher than those experienced as a
stand-alone company. In addition, the Fairchild Semiconductor Business, prior to
the establishment of the Company, provided contract manufacturing services to
National Semiconductor at cost and now provides such services at higher prices.
Under manufacturing agreements with National Semiconductor, National
Semiconductor is required to purchase not less than $330.0 million of contract
manufacturing services from the Company during the first 39 months after
consummation of the Recapitalization.
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The following table sets forth the composition of revenue by product group
and contract manufacturing services, as a percentage of total revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
MAY
-----------------------
1996 1997 1998
----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Logic....................................................... 43.7% 41.2% 38.4%
Discrete.................................................... 22.6 23.8 23.7
Analog, Mixed Signal and Non-Volatile Memory................ 22.5 19.9 18.5
Contract Manufacturing Services............................. 11.2 15.1 19.4
----- ----- -----
Total............................................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table sets forth the unaudited historical quarterly trade
sales and trade gross profits (losses) of Fairchild's product groups:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL 1997 FISCAL 1998 FISCAL 1999
--------------------------------- --------------------------------- ------------------------
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
TRADE SALES:
Analog................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 11.9 $ 20.1 $ 16.9 $ 17.7 $ 15.1
Discrete................. 35.9 39.7 42.7 46.2 48.2 47.0 49.6 42.5 38.9 45.7 47.0
Logic.................... 66.8 74.7 69.2 74.6 78.9 79.8 75.6 68.7 60.9 67.7 65.6
Memory................... 30.2 39.6 35.6 32.6 31.6 28.5 28.0 25.4 18.4 20.9 19.3
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total................ $132.9 $154.0 $147.5 $153.4 $158.7 $155.3 $165.1 $156.7 $135.1 $152.0 $147.0
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS):
Analog................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 4.9 $ 7.2 $ 5.9 $ 7.4 $ 5.2
Discrete................. 10.7 11.2 13.4 15.8 18.9 17.9 17.3 12.8 8.9 10.5 10.7
Logic.................... 12.2 18.7 15.7 21.0 25.9 29.7 25.6 21.3 14.8 17.7 20.4
Memory................... 7.1 6.6 6.8 6.5 5.9 2.3 1.3 3.2 (0.8) (2.0) (0.8)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total................ $ 30.0 $ 36.5 $ 35.9 $ 43.3 $ 50.7 $ 49.9 $ 49.1 $ 44.5 $ 28.8 $ 33.6 $ 35.5
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)
PERCENTAGE:
Analog................... --% --% --% --% --% --% 41.2% 35.8% 34.9% 41.8% 34.4%
Discrete................. 29.8 28.2 31.4 34.2 39.2 38.1 34.9 30.1 22.9 23.0 22.8
Logic.................... 18.3 25.0 22.7 28.2 32.8 37.2 33.9 31.0 24.3 26.1 31.1
Memory................... 23.5 16.7 19.1 19.9 18.7 8.1 4.6 12.6 (4.3) (9.6) (4.1)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total................ 22.6 23.7 24.3 28.2 31.9 32.1 29.7 28.4 21.3 22.1 24.1
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 1, 1998
Results of Operations. The Company incurred net losses of $30.1 million
for the first nine months of Fiscal 1999, compared to net income of $25.1
million in the corresponding period last year. Net losses for the first nine
months of Fiscal 1999 include pre-tax restructuring charges of $7.2 million. The
corresponding period in Fiscal 1998 includes both a non-recurring pre-tax charge
of $15.5 million for the write-off of purchased in-process research and
development associated with the acquisition of Raytheon
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Semiconductor, Inc. ("Analog") in December 1997 and an after-tax charge of $1.5
million for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
Operating income was $3.4 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999,
compared to $73.4 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 1998. Excluding
restructuring and other non-recurring charges, the Company had operating income
of $10.6 million and $88.9 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 and
1998, respectively. Operating income for the first nine months of Fiscal 1999
includes operating losses of $0.3 million for Analog. The decrease in
profitability in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 over the comparable period
last year is primarily attributable to lower trade revenues and corresponding
deterioration in margins resulting from soft market conditions worldwide in the
industry, due to excess personal computer inventories in the sales channels and
adverse effects on semiconductor demand driven by economic uncertainty in
Southeast Asia, and lower contract manufacturing profits due to significantly
reduced demand from National Semiconductor.
Excluding depreciation and amortization of $72.1 million in the first nine
months of Fiscal 1999 and $62.5 million in the comparable period of Fiscal 1998,
and restructuring and other non-recurring charges, earnings before interest,
taxes and depreciation and amortization, which we refer to as EBITDA, were $82.7
million in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 compared to $151.4 million in
the comparable period of Fiscal 1998. EBITDA is presented because the Company
believes that it is a widely accepted financial indicator of an entity's ability
to incur and service debt. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
net income, operating income, or other consolidated operations and cash flow
data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as an
indicator of the operating performance of the Company, or as an alternative to
cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
Revenues. The Company's revenues consist of trade sales to unaffiliated
customers (88.8% of total revenues in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 and
79.6% in the comparable period of Fiscal 1998) and revenues from contract
manufacturing services provided to National Semiconductor (11.2% of total
revenues in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999, and 20.4% in the comparable
period of Fiscal 1998). Trade sales decreased 9.4% to $434.1 million compared to
$479.1 million for the comparable period of Fiscal 1998. Trade sales for the
first nine months of Fiscal 1999 include those of Analog, while the comparable
period in Fiscal 1998 includes only two months. Excluding Analog's trade sales
for the non-comparable periods, trade sales decreased 17.5% for the nine month
period ending February 28, 1999 over the same period a year ago. Sales declines
impacted all product groups. For the first nine months of Fiscal 1999, Logic,
Discrete and Memory trade sales decreased by 17.2%, 9.1% and 33.3%,
respectively, over the comparable period a year ago.
Geographically, 35%, 20% and 45% of trade sales were derived from North
America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, respectively, in the first nine months of
Fiscal 1999, compared to 36%, 21% and 43% in the first nine months of Fiscal
1998. Trade sales were down in all regions in the first nine months of Fiscal
1999 compared to a year ago. Trade sales decreased by 17.4%, 25.1% and 11.6% in
North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, respectively.
Contract manufacturing revenues decreased to $54.5 million, from $122.8
million for the comparable period in Fiscal 1998. Contract manufacturing revenue
includes $15.8 million of billings, recorded in the first nine months of Fiscal
1999, under the fixed cost recovery and guaranteed annual revenue provisions of
the Company's manufacturing agreements with National Semiconductor. The
aforementioned decrease is reflective of greatly reduced demand from National
Semiconductor.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased 40.6% to $107.0 million, compared to
$180.2 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 1998. As a percentage of trade
sales, gross trade profit for the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 was 22.6%
compared to 31.2% in the same period of Fiscal 1998. The decrease in the first
nine months of Fiscal 1999 over the comparable period of Fiscal 1998 is due to
lower average selling prices and decreased factory utilization, particularly in
the first half of Fiscal 1999, resulting from soft
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market conditions. The Company also experienced inefficiencies, particularly in
the second quarter of Fiscal 1999, due to the start-up of its own shipping and
logistics systems (independent of National Semiconductor's), part of its ongoing
enterprise system implementation.
Contract manufacturing gross profit decreased 70.2% in the first nine
months of Fiscal 1999, over the corresponding period in the prior year. As a
percentage of contract manufacturing revenue, gross contract manufacturing
profits were 16.7% in the first nine months of Fiscal 1999 compared to 24.8% in
the comparable period of Fiscal 1998. The decreases in contract manufacturing
gross profits as a percent of contract manufacturing revenues result from
factory under-utilization driven by reduced demand from National Semiconductor.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses were $27.9
million, or 6.4% of trade sales, compared to $24.7 million, or 5.2% of trade
sales, for the comparable period of Fiscal 1998. The increase in year-to-date
R&D expenditures is driven by R&D costs incurred by Analog in Fiscal 1999. Only
two months of R&D for Analog were recorded in the first nine months of Fiscal
1998. R&D efforts are focused on the Company's growth products: CMOS Logic,
DMOS, EEPROM and Analog. In the first nine months of Fiscal 1999, R&D
expenditures were 9.0% of trade sales, for these growth products. R&D
expenditures for the Company's mature products (Bipolar Logic, Bipolar Discretes
and EPROM) were less than 1% of trade sales for the first nine months of Fiscal
1999.
Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative
expenses were $68.5 million, or 15.8% of trade sales, compared to $66.6 million,
or 13.9% of trade sales for the comparable period of Fiscal 1998. The increase
in year-to-date SG&A expenses is primarily the result of the incremental SG&A
expenses of Analog. Only two months of SG&A expenses for Analog were recorded in
the comparable period of Fiscal 1998.
Restructuring. The nine months ended February 28, 1999 included a pre-tax
restructuring charge of approximately $4.5 million in the first quarter of
Fiscal 1999 in connection with management's plan to reduce costs and improve
operating efficiencies. The charge consisted of $0.8 million related to non-cash
asset impairments and $3.7 million of employee separation costs. The nine months
ended February 28, 1999 also included a charge of $2.7 million in the third
quarter of Fiscal 1999 in connection with the transfer of all assembly and test
activities related to its Analog and Mixed Signal product lines from its
Mountain View, California facility to its Penang, Malaysia facility or to
subcontractors. The charge consisted of $1.9 million of non-cash asset
write-offs and $0.8 million of employee separation costs that were substantially
paid during the third quarter of Fiscal 1999.
Interest, Net. Interest, net was $36.8 million in the first nine months of
Fiscal 1999 compared to $33.8 million in the comparable period of Fiscal 1998.
The increase is principally the result of indebtedness incurred to fund the
Raytheon acquisition, which occurred in the third quarter of Fiscal 1998.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense (benefit) was $(3.3) million for the
first nine months of Fiscal 1999, compared to $13.0 million in the first nine
months of Fiscal 1998. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of
Fiscal 1999 was 10% compared to 33% in the comparable period last year. The
reduction in the Company's effective tax rate primarily results from the
Company's year-to-date loss and its inability to carry-back current year net
operating losses due to the short time the Company has operated as a stand-alone
entity.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1998 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED MAY 25, 1997
Results of Operations. Net income increased 62.9% to $27.2 million in
Fiscal 1998, as compared to $16.7 million in Fiscal 1997. Net income in Fiscal
1998 includes a one-time pre-tax charge for in-process research and development
associated with the acquisition of Raytheon ($15.5 million) and an after-tax
charge for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle pertaining
to certain business process
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reengineering costs associated with the Company's enterprise software system
implementation ($1.5 million) which had been previously capitalized. Net income
in Fiscal 1997 includes one-time pre-tax charges related to payment of retention
bonuses ($14.1 million) and a restructuring charge ($5.3 million) related to
workforce reductions. In addition, Fiscal 1998 net income includes a full year
of interest expense and income taxes, while Fiscal 1997 includes these charges
only for the period subsequent to the Recapitalization. Prior to the
Recapitalization, the Fairchild Semiconductor Business did not incur these
costs.
Operating income, excluding one-time charges, increased 100.4% to $102.8
million in Fiscal 1998 from $51.3 million in Fiscal 1997. Included in operating
income is $36.3 million and $6.8 million of gross profit on contract
manufacturing services in Fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively, under
manufacturing agreements with National Semiconductor. Gross profit on contract
manufacturing services in Fiscal 1997 was generated subsequent to the
Recapitalization. Prior to the Recapitalization, contract manufacturing revenues
were recorded at cost. In addition, operating income in Fiscal 1998 increased
over Fiscal 1997 due to higher trade revenues as a result of the acquisition of
Raytheon and improved market conditions, particularly in the first half of the
year, higher trade gross profit due to improved factory utilization, and the
favorable effect of currency devaluations in Southeast Asia on manufacturing
costs. Excluding one-time charges, depreciation and amortization of $84.6
million and $77.1 million in Fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively, and other
expense of $1.4 million in Fiscal 1997, EBITDA increased 46.0% to $187.4 million
in Fiscal 1998 from $128.4 million in Fiscal 1997.
The Company's results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 consist of 53
weeks of activity, compared to 52 weeks for the fiscal years ended May 25, 1997
and May 26, 1996.
Revenues. The Company's revenues consist of trade sales to unaffiliated
customers (80.6% and 84.9% of total revenues in Fiscal 1998 and 1997,
respectively) and revenues from contract manufacturing services provided to
National Semiconductor (19.4% and 15.1% of total revenues in Fiscal 1998 and
1997, respectively).
Trade sales increased 8.2% to $635.8 million in Fiscal 1998 compared to
$587.8 million in Fiscal 1997. Trade sales for Fiscal 1998 include those of
Raytheon since the acquisition. Excluding Raytheon, trade sales increased 2.7%
in Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997. The increase in trade sales was driven
primarily by increased unit volume, as average selling prices were flat. Average
selling prices increased year over year for the first three quarters in Fiscal
1998, but decreased significantly in the fourth quarter as industry-wide market
conditions softened.
Logic trade sales increased 6.2% in Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997. The
increase was driven by higher unit volume, which offset a decrease in average
selling prices. In Fiscal 1998, CMOS trade sales increased 14.3% over Fiscal
1997, offsetting a decrease of 2.8% in Bipolar trade sales. The increase in CMOS
trade sales was across all product lines, including VHC, LCX, FACT(TM) and
HCMOS. The decrease in Bipolar trade sales is reflective of the general market
trend toward lower power consuming CMOS products.
Discrete trade sales increased 13.9% in Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997. The
increase was due to higher average selling prices, driven by new product
introductions and a favorable sales mix, and slightly higher unit volume. DMOS
trade sales increased 39.9% in Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997, offsetting a
decrease of 7.6% in Bipolar trade sales. The increase in DMOS trade sales was
due to higher sales volume of new products featuring the Company's Trench
technology, which offset price erosion in some of the more mature DMOS products.
The decrease in Bipolar trade sales was driven by a combination of lower sales
volume and slightly lower average selling prices. Reflective of the Company's
growth strategy, trade sales of DMOS products in Fiscal 1998 exceeded trade
sales in Bipolar products for the first time.
Analog, Mixed Signal and Non-Volatile Memory trade sales increased 5.4% in
Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997. The increase was due entirely to the acquisition
of Raytheon. Excluding Analog and Mixed
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Signal Products, Non-volatile Memory trade sales decreased 17.7% in Fiscal 1998
over Fiscal 1997. The decrease was driven by lower prices impacting all memory
product lines due to competitive pressures, partially offset by higher volume,
particularly in EEPROM. EEPROM, which is the Company's long-term focus in the
non-volatile memory market, had increased trade sales of 4.7% in Fiscal 1998
over Fiscal 1997. In a declining market, EPROM trade sales decreased 46.2% in
Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997, as EPROMs are being rapidly phased out by FLASH
memory products in the marketplace.
Geographically, 38%, 21% and 41% of trade sales were derived in North
America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, respectively, in Fiscal 1998, compared to 38%,
20% and 42% in Fiscal 1997. Trade sales in all regions grew over Fiscal 1997
levels. Europe increased 12.7%, North America increased 8.8% and Asia/Pacific
increased 5.4%, despite soft economic conditions in the region. Asia/Pacific
trade sales were influenced by strong growth in Southeast Asia, which offset a
year over year decline in Japan.
Contract manufacturing revenues increased 47.2% to $153.4 million in Fiscal
1998 compared to $104.2 million in Fiscal 1997. This increase, when normalized
for higher prices to include a markup for all of Fiscal 1998, reflects greater
demand from National Semiconductor, particularly in the first nine months of
Fiscal 1998. During the fourth quarter, foundry revenues decreased 26.1% from
the third quarter as National Semiconductor sharply cut back its demand in
response to its own publicly-announced restructuring created by soft market
conditions in the industry.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 51.2% to $230.5 million in Fiscal
1998, compared to $152.5 million in Fiscal 1997. Included in gross profit in
Fiscal 1998 and 1997 is $36.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively,
attributable to contract manufacturing services provided to National
Semiconductor. Prior to the Recapitalization in Fiscal 1997, these revenues were
recorded at cost. Gross trade profit, excluding contract manufacturing,
increased 33.3% in Fiscal 1998 over Fiscal 1997. As a percentage of trade sales,
gross trade profits were 30.5% and 24.8% in Fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The increase in gross trade profit as a percentage of trade sales was due to
increased factory utilization due to improved market conditions and the
favorable effect on fixed cost absorption of increased demand from National
Semiconductor in the first nine months of Fiscal 1998, the favorable effects of
currency devaluations in Southeast Asia on the Company's manufacturing costs and
the acquisition of Raytheon, which increased the Company's portfolio of
higher-margin products.
Research and Development. R&D expenses were $35.7 million, excluding a
$15.5 million pre-tax charge for purchased in-process R&D expenses associated
with the acquisition of Raytheon, or 5.6% of trade sales in Fiscal 1998,
compared to $18.9 million, or 3.2% of trade sales in Fiscal 1997. The increase
in R&D expenses is driven by higher spending to support new product development,
reflecting the Company's renewed emphasis on R&D efforts as a stand-alone
company following the Recapitalization. Prior to the Recapitalization, R&D
expenditures of the business primarily consisted of allocations from National
Semiconductor. Reflective of increased R&D efforts, the Company approximately
doubled the number of new products introduced in Fiscal 1998 from Fiscal 1997.
In addition, the Company is spending higher levels of R&D expenses for its
Analog and Mixed Signal products, reflecting its strategy to focus on and grow
this segment of its business. R&D efforts are focused on the Company's growth
products: CMOS Logic, DMOS, EEPROM and Analog. In Fiscal 1998, R&D expenditures
were 8.9% of trade sales for these growth products, and 0.5% of trade sales for
the Company's mature products (Bipolar Logic, Bipolar Discretes and EPROM).
Comparison of the above to Fiscal 1997 is not meaningful as the Company was not
a stand-alone entity for the entire year.
Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expenses were $92.0 million, or
14.5% of trade sales, in Fiscal 1998, compared to $96.4 million, or 16.4% of
trade sales, in Fiscal 1997. Excluding one-time retention bonuses of $14.1
million charged in Fiscal 1997, SG&A expenses were $82.3 million, or 14.0% of
trade sales in Fiscal 1997. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percent of trade
sales after elimination of retention bonuses is due to higher selling and
marketing expenses driven by inefficiencies experienced in the first half of
Fiscal 1998 while operating under transition service agreements with National
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Semiconductor, and in the second half of Fiscal 1998 due to the integration of
the Raytheon sales force into the Company. The increase in selling and marketing
expenses was partially offset by a decrease in general and administrative
expenses due to lower expenses incurred as a stand-alone entity in Fiscal 1998
compared to Fiscal 1997, which reflects nine months of direct and allocated
expenses of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business while operated by National
Semiconductor.
Restructuring. Fiscal 1997 included a one-time restructuring charge of
$5.3 million, incurred in the first quarter, for severance and other costs
directly attributable to a workforce reduction.
Interest, Net. Interest, net was $44.7 million and $9.3 million in Fiscal
1998 and 1997, respectively. Fiscal 1998 includes a full year of interest
expense on indebtedness incurred to finance the Recapitalization, while Fiscal
1997 contains approximately one quarter of such interest expense. In addition,
the Company incurred additional indebtedness due to the purchase of Raytheon in
the third quarter of Fiscal 1998. Prior to the Recapitalization in Fiscal 1997,
the Fairchild Semiconductor Business was allocated net interest expense from
National Semiconductor. This amount is included in other expense.
Other Expenses. Other expense was $1.4 million in Fiscal 1997, consisting
primarily of net interest expense allocated to the Fairchild Semiconductor
Business by National Semiconductor. There were no comparable amounts incurred in
Fiscal 1998.
In the third quarter of Fiscal 1998, the Company took a pre-tax charge of
$15.5 million for purchased in-process research and development in conjunction
with the acquisition of Raytheon and an after-tax charge of $1.5 million for the
cumulative effect of an accounting charge pertaining to treatment of certain
costs associated with the Company's enterprise software system implementation.
The enterprise software system implementation costs, relating to activities to
assess the system's capabilities in light of the Company's current business
processes, were previously capitalized as part of the cost of the software.
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13, dated November 20, 1997, requires
companies to expense such costs as incurred.
Income Taxes. Income taxes were $13.9 million and $4.5 million in Fiscal
1998 and 1997, respectively. In Fiscal 1998, income taxes were recorded at an
effective tax rate of 32.6%. In Fiscal 1997, income taxes were recorded only for
the period subsequent to the Recapitalization, at an effective rate of 38.7%.
The lower tax rate in Fiscal 1998 is due to a higher proportion of taxable
income in lower tax countries as compared to Fiscal 1997. Prior to the
Recapitalization, the Fairchild Semiconductor Business did not record a tax
provision or pay income taxes as it operated as a division of National
Semiconductor.
YEAR ENDED MAY 25, 1997 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED MAY 26, 1996
Results of Operations. Net income decreased 76.9% to $16.7 million in
Fiscal 1997 from $72.3 million in Fiscal 1996. Fiscal 1997 includes interest
expense and income taxes of $9.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively,
incurred subsequent to the Recapitalization. No such amounts were incurred in
Fiscal 1996. Operating income was $31.9 million in Fiscal 1997, a 55.8% decrease
from the prior year. This decrease was attributable to a combination of lower
trade sales driven by industry-wide adverse market conditions that impacted much
of Fiscal 1997, lower gross profits as a result of factory underutilization
caused by an inventory reduction initiative in Fiscal 1997, one-time retention
bonuses of $14.1 million and a one-time restructuring charge of $5.3 million in
Fiscal 1997 related to the Company's workforce reductions in the first quarter
of Fiscal 1997, partially offset by gross profit on contract manufacturing
services in Fiscal 1997 subsequent to the Recapitalization. Prior to the
Recapitalization, these revenues were recorded at cost. Excluding interest
expense and one-time charges in Fiscal 1997 and other (income) expense of $1.4
million and $(0.2) million in Fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively, EBITDA was
$128.4 million in Fiscal 1997, compared to $136.3 million in Fiscal 1996.
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Revenues. The Company's revenues consist of trade sales to unaffiliated
customers (84.9% and 88.7% of total revenues in Fiscal 1997 and 1996,
respectively) and revenues from contract manufacturing services provided to
National Semiconductor (15.1% and 11.3% of total revenues in Fiscal 1997 and
1996, respectively).
Trade sales decreased 14.7% to $587.8 million in Fiscal 1997 from $688.7
million in Fiscal 1996. The decrease in trade sales impacted all product groups
and was due primarily to industry-wide adverse market conditions which impacted
order rates starting in the second half of Fiscal 1996 and continued through the
first half of Fiscal 1997, after which order rates recovered moderately. Trade
sales were down 23.7% in the first half of Fiscal 1997 over the first half of
Fiscal 1996, but were down only 3.7% in the second half of Fiscal 1997 over the
second half of Fiscal 1996, reflecting improvement in orders as market
conditions improved.
Logic trade sales decreased 16.0% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal 1996. The
decline in Logic trade sales was almost entirely unit price driven, as volumes
were flat year over year. The majority of Logic's trade sales decline was in the
mature Bipolar products, which declined 22.1% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal 1996.
CMOS trade sales declined 9.5% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal 1996. Reflective of
the Company's growth strategy, CMOS trade sales in Fiscal 1997 exceeded Bipolar
trade sales for the first time.
Discrete trade sales decreased 6.0% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal 1996. The
decline in Discrete trade sales was due to lower volume in Bipolar products,
whose trade sales decreased 27.7% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal 1996, offset by
strong growth in higher-priced DMOS products, the focus of the Discrete Products
Group's growth strategy, whose trade sales increased 54.2% in Fiscal 1997 over
Fiscal 1996.
Non-Volatile Memory trade sales decreased 20.8% in Fiscal 1997 over Fiscal
1996. The decline in Non-Volatile Memory trade sales was driven by a significant
decline in EPROM sales volume, whose trade sales decreased 40.8% year over year,
offset by continued growth in EEPROM trade sales, which increased 6.2% in Fiscal
1997 over Fiscal 1996. Additionally, EEPROM trade sales exceeded EPROM trade
sales in Fiscal 1997 for the first time.
Geographically, 38%, 20% and 42% of trade sales were derived in North
America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, respectively, in Fiscal 1997, as compared to
38%, 23% and 39% in Fiscal 1996. All regions experienced declines in trade sales
in Fiscal 1997 as compared to Fiscal 1996. Trade sales in North America declined
14%, Europe 27% and Asia/Pacific 7%. Overall, exchange rates had a minimal
effect on trade sales as the majority of the Company's sales are U.S.
Dollar-denominated.
Contract manufacturing revenues increased 19.0% to $104.2 million in Fiscal
1997 from $87.6 million in Fiscal 1996. This increase, when normalized for
higher prices to include a markup in Fiscal 1997 subsequent to the
Recapitalization, was due to greater demand in Fiscal 1997 from National
Semiconductor, particularly for products manufactured in the Company's 6-inch
wafer fabrication plant in South Portland, Maine.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased 29.7% to $152.5 million in Fiscal
1997 from $216.8 million in Fiscal 1996. Included in the Fiscal 1997 amount is
$6.8 million of gross profit attributable to contract manufacturing services
provided to National Semiconductor subsequent to the Recapitalization. Prior to
the Recapitalization, these revenues were recorded at cost. Under the
manufacturing agreements with National Semiconductor, prices for contract
manufacturing services were designed to generate a 20% gross profit for the
Company. For the period subsequent to the Recapitalization, the Company was
achieving this level of gross profit with respect to contract manufacturing
revenues. As a percentage of trade sales, gross trade profits were 24.8% and
31.5% in Fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively. The decline in gross trade profit
as a percentage of trade sales was due to lower prices, particularly in Logic,
and lower factory utilization, particularly in the first half of Fiscal 1997,
due to adverse market conditions and an inventory reduction initiative. The
Company reduced inventories by $20.0 million, or 21.5%, in Fiscal 1997 over
Fiscal 1996. In response to declining gross profit, we enacted cost reduction
programs, which
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included headcount reductions, in the first quarter of Fiscal 1997. Gross trade
profit as a percent of trade sales was 23.2% in the first half of Fiscal 1997,
reflecting slow order rates and low factory utilization. Gross trade profit as a
percent of trade sales increased to 26.3% in the second half of Fiscal 1997,
reflecting increased order rates, improved factory utilization and the
beneficial effects of the cost reduction programs enacted in the first half of
Fiscal 1997.
Research and Development. R&D expenses were $18.9 million, or 3.2% of
trade sales in Fiscal 1997, compared to $30.3 million, or 4.4% of trade sales,
in Fiscal 1996. The decrease in R&D expenses relates primarily to reduced
allocations from National Semiconductor in Fiscal 1997 prior to the
Recapitalization as a result of the refocus of its strategic direction away from
Fairchild's markets, as well as the elimination of allocations from National
Semiconductor subsequent to the Recapitalization.
Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expenses were $96.4 million, or
16.4% of trade sales, in Fiscal 1997, compared to $114.4 million, or 16.6% of
trade sales, in Fiscal 1996. The decrease in SG&A expenses is attributable to
reduced allocations from National Semiconductor in Fiscal 1997 prior to the
Recapitalization, reflecting the reduced consumption of corporate services, and
the favorable effect of lower charges under the Transition Services Agreement
with National Semiconductor subsequent to the Recapitalization as compared to
the allocations for those same services for the comparable period in Fiscal
1996, offset by one-time retention and incentive bonuses ($14.1 million) paid in
Fiscal 1997 concurrently with the Recapitalization.
Restructuring. Fiscal 1997 included a restructuring charge of $5.3 million
for severance and other costs directly attributable to a workforce reduction
undertaken in the first quarter of Fiscal 1997.
Interest, Net. Interest, net was $9.3 million in Fiscal 1997, as a result
of indebtedness incurred concurrently with the Recapitalization. In Fiscal 1997
prior to the Recapitalization, and in Fiscal 1996, the Company was allocated net
interest income from National Semiconductor. This amount is included in other
(income) expense.
Other (Income) Expense. Other expense was $1.4 million in Fiscal 1997,
compared to other income of $0.2 million in Fiscal 1996. The increase in other
expense was primarily due to higher net interest expense allocated from National
Semiconductor in Fiscal 1997.
Income Taxes. Income taxes were $4.5 million in Fiscal 1997. The provision
for income taxes was recorded only for the period subsequent to the
Recapitalization. Prior to the Recapitalization, the Company did not pay income
taxes or file income tax returns as it operated as a division of National
Semiconductor. The effective tax rate on income generated subsequent to the
Recapitalization is 38.7%.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has a borrowing capacity of $100.0 million for working capital
and general corporate purposes under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company
did not draw upon the Revolving Credit Facility in connection with the
Transactions. The Company is required to pay an approximately $41.0 million
Korean value added tax in connection with the Acquisition. The Company intends
to utilize the post-closing purchase price adjustments in connection with the
Acquisition and existing cash to pay the full amount of the value added tax due
and payable. The Company believes that it will be entitled to a full refund of
the value added tax within approximately 15 days of such payment. The Company
cannot be assured of the refund, however.
The Senior Credit Facilities, the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the
Notes do, and other debt instruments the Company may enter into in the future
may, impose various restrictions and covenants on the Company which could
potentially limit the Company's ability to respond to market conditions, to
provide for unanticipated capital investments or to take advantage of business
opportunities. The Company expects that its existing cash, together with
available funds from its amended Senior Credit Facilities and funds generated
from operations, will be sufficient to meet its anticipated operating
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requirements and to fund its research and development and capital expenditures
for the next twelve months.
As of February 28, 1999, the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance
was $5.4 million, a decrease of $1.1 million from May 31, 1998. On a pro forma
basis, after giving effect to the Transactions, the Company's cash and cash
equivalents as of February 28, 1999 was $64.6 million.
During the nine months ended February 28, 1999, the Company's operations
generated $20.0 million in cash compared to $108.7 million generated in the
first nine months of Fiscal 1998. The decrease in cash provided by operating
activities reflects a decrease in net income adjusted for noncash items of $68.7
million as well as a decrease in cash flows from changes in operating assets and
liabilities of $20.0 million. Cash used in investing activities during the first
nine months of Fiscal 1999 totaled $33.4 million compared to $170.3 million in
the first nine months of Fiscal 1998. Capital expenditures in the first nine
months of Fiscal 1999 and Fiscal 1998, respectively, were being made principally
to purchase and install the Company's enterprise-wide information system and to
increase capacity in the Company's assembly and test facilities. Cash provided
by financing activities of $12.3 million for the first nine months of Fiscal
1999 was the result of net proceeds from the Company's Revolving Credit Facility
of $21.6 million and repayments of long-term debt of $9.3 million. Cash provided
by financing activities of $33.3 million for the first nine months of Fiscal
1998 was primarily the result of borrowings used to fund the acquisition offset
by repayments of long-term debt.
During Fiscal 1998, the Company generated sufficient cash from operations
to fund its research and development, capital expenditure and debt service
requirements. The Company also used approximately $75.0 million of its existing
cash to fund in part the acquisition of Raytheon. Concurrent with the
acquisition, the Company borrowed $90.0 million under a new tranche C term loan
under its existing senior credit facilities, the proceeds from which were used
in part to repay the remaining principal on its tranche B term loan under its
existing senior credit facilities. Research and development expenditures are
made primarily to fund new product development. Capital expenditures in Fiscal
1998, and those anticipated for the remainder of Fiscal 1999, are being made
primarily to increase assembly and test capacity in the Company's manufacturing
facilities and to purchase and install an enterprise-wide information system.
Capital expenditures for Fiscal 1999 are expected to be approximately $50.0
million.
The Company utilizes financial instruments to hedge its overall exposure to
the effects of foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations. The Company may
utilize short-term forward and option contracts to hedge currency exposure when
deemed necessary for expenses denominated in Malaysian ringgit and Philippine
peso, as well as revenues denominated in Japanese yen and the major European
currencies. Deferred gains and losses from hedging transactions were immaterial
to the Company's operating results in all periods presented. Fairchild does not
speculate in these financial instruments.
On January 1, 1999, 11 of the 15 countries which are members of the
European Monetary Union introduced a new currency called the "Euro." The
conversion rates between the Euro and the participating nations' currencies were
irrevocably fixed on January 1, 1999. Until January 1, 2002, either the Euro or
a participating country's present currency (a "national currency") will be
accepted as legal currency. The Company has incorporated the necessary changes
to its information systems to allow it to conduct business in Euros, the cost of
which was not material. While it is not possible to predict the impact the Euro
will have on the Company's business or on the economy in general with certainty,
we currently do not anticipate that the Euro conversion will have a material
adverse impact on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR RELATIONSHIP
The Company and National Semiconductor have arrangements relating to
services and sale of the Company's products as follows: First, National
Semiconductor has agreed to purchase certain of the
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Company's products and services until June 11, 2000 under a foundry services
agreement. In Fiscal 1998, such sale of products and services to National
Semiconductor accounted for approximately 19% of the Company's revenues. Second,
National Semiconductor has agreed to provide certain administrative services to
the Company under a transition services agreement. Third, National Semiconductor
has agreed to indemnify the Company against certain losses relating to
infringement of intellectual property rights of third parties under a technology
licensing and transfer agreement.
In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 1998, National Semiconductor informed the
Company that its demand would be significantly lower in Fiscal 1999 than in
Fiscal 1998. This has resulted in significantly lower contract manufacturing
revenues in the first half of Fiscal 1999 as compared to the first half of
Fiscal 1998 and will result in substantially lower contract manufacturing
revenues throughout Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal 1998. Such reduced demand
has and will continue to negatively impact factory utilization, particularly in
the 6-inch wafer fabrication plant in South Portland, Maine. National
Semiconductor, under the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement with Fairchild,
is obligated to purchase an aggregate of $330.0 million of contract
manufacturing services during the 39-month period which began March 11, 1997,
including a minimum of $90.0 million and $80.0 million of contract manufacturing
services in Fiscal 1999 and Fiscal 2000, respectively. In addition, National
Semiconductor is obligated to cover a contractually agreed-upon amount of fixed
costs in the Company's 6-inch wafer fabrication plant in South Portland, Maine
in Fiscal 1999. For the six-months ended November 29, 1998, the Company has
billed National Semiconductor $11.6 million for committed fixed cost absorption
under the Asset Purchase Agreement. Despite recent indications that demand from
National Semiconductor will increase in the second half of Fiscal 1999, the
Company does not believe National Semiconductor will meet its revenue commitment
in Fiscal 1999. In this event, the Asset Purchase Agreement requires National
Semiconductor to reimburse the Company for unabsorbed fixed costs and lost
profit on the revenue shortfall. National Semiconductor has reaffirmed its
commitment to remain in compliance with the terms of the Asset Purchase
Agreement.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 1997, the Company commenced its enterprise
software system implementation project for the purpose of separating from
National Semiconductor's business systems. The system, which became operational
for several of the Company's critical business processes in the first half of
Fiscal 1999, is year 2000 compliant. Additional modules of the system are
scheduled to be implemented throughout Fiscal 1999. The Company's business is
dependent upon its information systems as an integral part of all major business
processes. Additionally, internal resources have been redeployed to identify,
test and correct year 2000 problems in other systems throughout the Company,
including those systems embedded in the Company's machinery and equipment.
Identification of systems and equipment that are not year 2000 compliant has
been completed. The Company is also reviewing the year 2000 readiness and
compliance of its principal suppliers of products and services, in order to
identify and assess any negative impacts that such non-compliances could have on
the Company. In addition, the Company is working with its customers to identify
potential year 2000 issues with its products. To date, no issues have been
identified. We expect that our assessments will be completed by June 30, 1999.
During the first nine months of Fiscal 1999, the incremental amounts incurred
and charged to expense to identify, test and correct such other year 2000
problems were immaterial to the financial statements. Future incremental
expenditures are currently estimated to be approximately $1.0 million, the
majority of which should be incurred before the end of the second quarter of
Fiscal 2000. Although we believe the Company's systems will be year 2000
compliant, the failure of the Company's suppliers and customers to address the
year 2000 issue could result in disruption to the Company's operations and have
a significant adverse impact on its results of operations, the extent of which
the Company has not yet estimated. The Company is not actively engaged in
preparing contingency plans in the event that key suppliers or customers fail to
become year 2000 compliant. However, the Company, in the ordinary course of
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business, seeks to expand its customer base to lessen dependence on any one
customer for a significant portion of its revenues, and seeks second sources of
supply for its key products and services where appropriate.
RECENTLY ISSUED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
During and subsequent to Fiscal 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board issued several new statements. SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information, establishes standards for reporting
information about operating segments in annual and interim financial statements.
This statement also establishes standards for related disclosures about products
and services, geographic areas and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, but is not required in
interim periods in the first year of adoption. SFAS No. 132, Employers'
Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, amends certain
provisions of SFAS Nos. 87, 88 and 106. It revises employers' disclosures about
pension and other postretirement benefit plans. This statement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivatives and hedging activities. It requires that an
entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance
sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999.
The AICPA issued two new Statements of Position ("SOP") in Fiscal 1998. SOP
98-1, Accounting for Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use, requires that companies capitalize certain internal-use software
costs upon meeting of certain criteria. This SOP is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1998. SOP 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-up
Activities, requires companies to expense start-up costs and organization costs
as they are incurred. This SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1998.
The Company intends to adopt SFAS No. 131 and SFAS No. 132 effective for
its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 30, 1999
and will retroactively adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 131 for the year ended
May 31, 1998. The Company intends to adopt SOP 98-1 and SOP 98-5 in Fiscal 2000
and SFAS No. 133 in Fiscal 2001. Adoption of SFAS No. 131 will only result in
added disclosure and adoption of SOP 98-1 and SOP 98-5 is not expected to have a
material effect on the consolidated financial statements. The Company is
presently analyzing SFAS No. 132 and SFAS No. 133, and has not yet determined
their impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF THE
POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
The following table sets forth selected historical financial data of the
Power Device Business. The historical financial data as of and for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 are derived directly from the audited
Financial Statements of the Power Device Business included elsewhere in this
prospectus. This information should be read in conjunction with the Financial
Statements of the Power Device Business included elsewhere in this prospectus
and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations of the Power Device Business."
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
HISTORICAL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue..................................................... $471.8 $478.1 $386.5
Gross profit................................................ $ 56.5 $131.0 $137.3
Research and development.................................... 18.6 19.2 15.2
Selling, general and administrative......................... 29.0 34.3 33.8
Litigation settlement expense............................... -- -- 58.0
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Operating income............................................ $ 8.9 $ 77.5 $ 30.3
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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Revenue:
Discrete.................................................. $300.7 $286.4 $224.6
Analog.................................................... 117.4 154.3 145.3
Contract manufacturing services........................... 53.7 37.4 16.6
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Total revenue............................................... $471.8 $478.1 $386.5
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Depreciation and amortization............................... $ 49.0 $ 38.8 $ 22.3
Capital expenditures........................................ 118.1 10.9 8.6
HISTORICAL BALANCE SHEET DATA (END OF PERIOD):
Inventories................................................. $ 79.2 $ 50.5 $ 44.0
Total assets................................................ 340.1 188.6 170.3
Business equity............................................. 51.9 37.3 0.3
Cumulative translation adjustments.......................... (4.1) (18.6) (12.1)
</TABLE>
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Financial
Statements and notes thereto of the Power Device Business included elsewhere in
this prospectus.
OVERVIEW
The Power Device Business designs, manufactures and markets power discrete
semiconductors and standard analog integrated circuits serving the personal
computer, industrial, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets. On
April 13, 1999, Samsung Electronics sold the Power Device Business to Fairchild
for approximately $406.8 million in cash, net of certain purchase price
adjustments. The Power Device Business is headquartered in Bucheon, South Korea.
For all periods presented, the Power Device Business has been operated as part
of the System LSI Division of Samsung Electronics. The operating results of the
Power Device Business are not necessarily indicative of the results that would
have been obtained on a stand-alone basis. See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Condensed Financial Statements and Unaudited Supplemental Data.
The functional currency of the Power Device Business is the Won. The
financial statements for the three years ended December 31, 1998, have been
translated into U.S. Dollars based on the provisions of SFAS No. 52, and are
presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The income statement of the Power Device
Business has been translated into U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of
805 Won, 951 Won, and 1,399 Won to one U.S. Dollar for 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
The following table summarizes the composition of the revenues of the Power
Device Business as a percentage of total revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Trade sales to unaffiliated customers....................... 38.1% 40.9% 48.0%
Trade sales to Samsung Electronics and affiliated Samsung
companies................................................. 19.9 19.7 25.3
Trade sales to Sales Subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics.... 30.6 31.6 22.4
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Total product sales......................................... 88.6 92.2 95.7
Contract manufacturing revenues -- Samsung Electronics...... 11.4 7.8 4.3
----- ----- -----
Total............................................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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</TABLE>
As part of the Acquisition, Fairchild negotiated a Product Supply Agreement
with Samsung Electronics, which provides for guaranteed annual minimum levels of
product purchases at historical volumes and market prices for three years. In
addition, the Product Supply Agreement stipulates that Samsung Electronics will
undertake its best efforts to assure that Fairchild is established as a
preferred vendor of affiliated Samsung companies to the extent permissible under
applicable laws and regulations. The Sales Subsidiaries re-sell products of the
Power Device Business to third party customers in Asia, North America, Europe
and Japan. As part of the Acquisition, Fairchild negotiated continued sales
support by the Sales Subsidiaries under a Transitional Services Agreement for a
period of three years. The Power Device Business provides wafer fabrication
services to Samsung Electronics. Historically, contract manufacturing revenues
have been recorded at cost. As part of the Acquisition, Fairchild negotiated a
Foundry Sale Agreement with Samsung Electronics which is designed to generate
Won-denominated profits equivalent to $44.8 million over the next three years
(assuming an exchange rate of 1,200 Won to one U.S. Dollar).
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Results of Operations. Net income was $15.7 million for 1998, compared to
$42.9 million for 1997. Net income for 1998 includes a one-time charge for a
settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit of $58.0 million which did not occur
in 1997. Excluding this one-time charge which will remain with Samsung
Electronics, net income was $73.7 million, an increase of 71.8% from 1997.
Operating income, excluding the one-time charge, was $88.3 million in 1998,
compared to $77.5 million in 1997, an increase of 13.9%. The increase in
operating income is due primarily to increased gross profit as a result of the
devaluation of the Won, lower depreciation and a full year's benefit of the
impact of cost reduction actions in 1998, which were undertaken during 1997.
Excluding the one-time charge, foreign currency gains and losses and
depreciation and amortization of $22.3 million and $38.8 million in 1998 and
1997, respectively, EBITDA was $110.6 million in 1998 as compared to $116.3
million in 1997. EBITDA is presented because we believe that it is a widely
accepted indicator of an entity's ability to incur and service debt. EBITDA
should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or
other consolidated operations and cash flow data prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, as an indicator of the operating
performance of the Power Device Business, or as an alternative to cash flows as
a measure of liquidity.
Revenues. The revenues of the Power Device Business are comprised of
product sales to third parties, Samsung Electronics and affiliated Samsung
companies and Sales Subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics (95.7% and 92.2% of
total revenues in 1998 and 1997, respectively) and revenues from contract
manufacturing services provided to Samsung Electronics (4.3% and 7.8% of total
revenues in 1998 and 1997, respectively). Product sales decreased 16.1% to
$369.9 million in 1998 from $440.7 million in 1997, driven by soft market
conditions in the semiconductor industry and the devaluation of the Won. The
decrease in product sales was driven by falling average selling prices, offset
by an increase in unit sales volume of 3.0% year over year. The decrease in
average selling prices is the result of price competition driven by excess
capacity in the semiconductor industry.
Sales of discrete products, representing 60.7% and 65.0% of 1998 and 1997
product sales, respectively, decreased 21.6% in 1998 from 1997. The decrease was
due entirely to lower average selling prices, which declined approximately 24%
in 1998 due in part to the devaluation of the Won, offset by slightly higher
volumes. Sales of analog products, representing 39.3% and 35.0% of 1998 and 1997
product sales, respectively, decreased 5.8% in 1998 from 1997. The decrease was
entirely due to lower average selling prices, which declined approximately 11%
in 1998 due in part to the devaluation of the Won, offset by higher volumes.
Geographically, 87.5%, 6.6% and 5.9% of product sales were derived in Asia,
North America and Europe in 1998, respectively, compared to 85.9%, 8.1% and 6.0%
in 1997. Product sales fell in all regions in 1998 from 1997. Product sales
decreased 14.5%, 31.8% and 17.4% in Asia, North America and Europe,
respectively, in 1998 as compared to 1997. The Power Device Business' product
sales are primarily denominated in U.S. Dollars.
Contract manufacturing revenues decreased 55.6% to $16.6 million in 1998
from $37.4 million in 1997. Contract manufacturing revenues are recorded at
cost. The decrease in 1998 from 1997 was driven by lower demand from Samsung
Electronics.
Gross Profit. Despite lower revenues, gross profit increased 4.8% to
$137.3 million in 1998 from $131.0 million in 1997. As a percentage of product
sales, gross profits were 37.1% in 1998, compared to 29.7% in 1997. The increase
in gross profit as a percentage of product sales was driven by the devaluation
of the Won against the U.S. Dollar, as the Power Device Business' manufacturing
cost structure is primarily Won-based, while revenues are predominately U.S.
Dollar-denominated. The Won devalued 47.1% against the U.S. Dollar in 1998. As a
result of the Acquisition, Fairchild is seeking to minimize its exposure to
fluctuations in the Won to U.S. Dollar exchange rate. Actions to reduce such
exposure
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include increasing revenues denominated in Won and decreasing costs denominated
in Won per the terms of certain agreements with Samsung Electronics. Other
actions include negotiating U.S. Dollar prices and payment terms with certain
subcontractors and hedging activities. In addition, gross profit as a percentage
of product sales was enhanced by a full-year's benefit of cost reduction
actions, including efficiencies realized from the transfer of certain wafer
fabrication and assembly and test activities to other Samsung Electronics'
facilities, which was completed during 1997, offset by the negative effect of
falling average selling prices and reduced factory utilization in the second
half of 1998 as the Power Device Business slowed production in an effort to
reduce inventories.
Research and Development. R&D expenses decreased 20.8% to $15.2 million or
4.1% of product sales in 1998, compared to $19.2 million or 4.4% of product
sales in 1997. The decrease in R&D expenses is due primarily to the devaluation
of the Won against the U.S. Dollar, as R&D expenses are primarily denominated in
Won. In Won, R&D expenses increased approximately 16% in 1998 from 1997 due to
increased headcount and expenses related to the operation of a pilot assembly
line for package development in 1998 which the Power Device Business did not
incur in 1997.
Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expenses decreased 1.5% to $33.8
million or 9.1% of product sales in 1998, from $34.3 million or 7.8% of product
sales in 1997. The decrease in SG&A expenses is due to the devaluation of the
Won, offset by higher Won-based allocations.
Litigation Settlement. The Power Device Business incurred litigation
settlement costs, payable by Samsung Electronics, of $58.0 million in 1998
resulting from the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit. No such amounts
were incurred in 1997.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net was $4.2 million and $10.1
million in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Interest is recorded on the allocated
portion of corporate borrowings by Samsung Electronics and on the amortization
of capital lease obligations on assets held by the Power Device Business. The
reduction in interest in 1998 from 1997 is due primarily to lower corporate
borrowings allocated to the Power Device Business in 1998. Both the allocated
corporate borrowings and the capital lease obligations were retained by Samsung
Electronics as part of the Acquisition.
Foreign Currency Losses, Net. The Power Device Business experienced
foreign currency losses of $0.9 million in 1998, compared to $5.9 million in
1997. The decreased loss in 1998 is due to moderating foreign exchange losses in
1998 over 1997. In late 1997, the Power Device Business suffered large foreign
exchange transaction losses on accounts payable denominated in U.S. Dollars,
resulting from the sudden devaluation of the Won. Accounts receivable
denominated in U.S. Dollars are not similarly exposed due to one to two day
settlements under letter of credit arrangements. Such transaction losses
moderated during 1998 as the Won strengthened against the U.S. Dollar during the
year.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $9.5 million and $18.5 million in
1998 and 1997, respectively. The effective tax rate was 37.8% in 1998, compared
to 30.2% in 1997. The increase in the effective rate is due to the translation
of the patent infringement settlement at the 1998 year ending exchange rate for
purposes of calculating Won -based income tax expense, as opposed to the
weighted average exchange rate for translating U.S. Dollar income tax expense,
in accordance with SFAS No. 52.
The effective tax rates on a Won-denominated basis were 28.8% and 30.2% in
1998 and 1997, respectively.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
Results of Operations. Net income was $42.9 million for 1997, compared to
$2.8 million for 1996. Operating income was $77.5 million in 1997, compared to
$8.9 million in 1996. The increase in operating income is due primarily to
increased gross profit as a result of the devaluation of the Won, particularly
in the second half of 1997, lower depreciation and the favorable effect of cost
reduction actions undertaken during 1997. Excluding foreign currency gains and
losses and depreciation and amortization of $38.8
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million and $49.0 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively, EBITDA was $116.3
million in 1997, compared to $57.9 million in 1996.
Revenues. The revenues of the Power Device Business are comprised of
product sales to third parties, Samsung Electronics and affiliated Samsung
companies and Sales Subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics (92.2% and 88.6% of
total revenues in 1997 and 1996, respectively) and revenues from contract
manufacturing services provided to Samsung Electronics (7.8% and 11.4% of total
revenues in 1997 and 1996, respectively). Product sales increased 5.4% to $440.7
million in 1997 from $418.0 million in 1996. The increase in product sales was
driven by a 7.4% increase in unit shipments, offset by a slight decrease in
average selling prices.
Sales of discrete products, representing 65.0% and 71.9% of 1997 and 1996
product sales, respectively, decreased 4.7% in 1997 from 1996. The decrease was
due to lower average selling prices, which offset a 4% increase in sales
volumes. Sales of analog products, representing 35.0% and 28.1% of 1997 and 1996
product sales, respectively, increased 31.4% in 1997 from 1996. The increase was
due to higher sales volume across all product families and the sales ramp for
the proprietary Smart Power Switch, offset by slightly lower average selling
prices.
Geographically, 85.9%, 8.1% and 6.0% of product sales were derived in Asia,
North America and Europe in 1997, respectively, compared to 86.4%, 7.7% and 5.9%
in 1996. Product sales increased in all regions in 1997 from 1996. Product sales
increased 4.8%, 11.4% and 6.1% in Asia, North America and Europe, respectively,
in 1997 compared to 1996. The Power Device Business' product sales are
denominated primarily in U.S. Dollars.
Contract manufacturing revenues decreased 30.4% to $37.4 million in 1997
from $53.7 million in 1996. Contract manufacturing revenues are recorded at
cost. The decrease in 1997 from 1996 was driven by lower demand from Samsung
Electronics.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 132.2% to $131.0 million in 1997 from
$56.5 million in 1996. As a percentage of product sales, gross profits were
29.7% in 1997, compared to 13.5% in 1996. The increase in gross profit as a
percentage of product sales was driven primarily by the effect of a full-year's
benefit of cost reduction actions, including efficiencies realized from the
transfer of certain wafer fabrication and assembly and test activities to other
Samsung Electronics' facilities, which was completed during 1997. In addition,
gross profit was negatively impacted by the devaluation of the Won against the
U.S. Dollar, particularly in the second half of 1997, as the Power Device
Business' manufacturing cost structure is primarily Won-based. The Won devalued
18.1% against the U.S. Dollar in 1997.
Research and Development. R&D expenses increased 3.2% to $19.2 million, or
4.4% of product sales in 1997 compared to $18.6 million or 4.4% of product sales
in 1996. The increase in R&D expenses is primarily due to increased headcount to
support new product and process development activities.
Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expenses increased 18.4% to
$34.3 million or 7.8% of product sales in 1997, from $29.0 million or 6.9% of
product sales in 1996. The increase in SG&A expenses is due primarily to
increased allocations from Samsung Electronics.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net was $10.1 million and $10.4
million in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest is recorded on the allocated
portion of corporate borrowings by Samsung Electronics and on the amortization
of capital lease obligations on assets held by the Power Device Business. The
reduction in interest in 1997 from 1996 is due primarily to lower corporate
borrowings allocated to the Power Device Business in 1997. Neither the allocated
corporate borrowings nor the capital lease obligations were assumed by Fairchild
as part of the Acquisition.
Foreign Currency Losses, Net. The Power Device Business experienced
foreign currency losses of $5.9 million in 1997, compared to $0.5 million in
1996. The increased loss is due to large foreign
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exchange losses on accounts payable denominated in U.S. Dollars in late 1997,
resulting from the sudden devaluation of the Won. Accounts receivable
denominated in U.S. Dollars are not similarly exposed due to one to two day
settlements under letter of credit arrangements. Such a devaluation did not
occur in 1996.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $18.5 million in 1997, as compared to
an income tax benefit of $4.8 million in 1996. The effective tax rate was 30.2%
in 1997. The effective tax rate for 1996 is not meaningful as the Power Device
Business incurred a net loss before income taxes. Income tax benefits incurred
in 1996 represent an increase in deferred tax assets due to net operating losses
and R&D tax credits that will be utilized to offset future taxable income.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The Power Device Business is dependent upon the information systems of
Samsung Electronics. Under the terms of an agreement with Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
("Samsung Data Systems") entered into in connection with the Acquisition,
Samsung Data Systems has agreed to provide certain information technology
services to the Power Device Business and to support the use of its information
systems by the Power Device Business for a three-year period following
consummation of the Acquisition. See "The Transactions -- Transitional Services
Agreement." The terms of the agreement with Samsung Data Systems require them to
insure the systems utilized by the Power Device Business are year 2000
compliant.
The Power Device Business has deployed internal resources to identify, test
and correct year 2000 problems in other systems it employs, including those
embedded in its machinery and equipment. The Power Device Business is also
reviewing the year 2000 readiness and compliance of its principal suppliers of
products and services, in order to identify and assess any negative impacts that
such non-compliances could have on the Power Device Business. In addition, the
Power Device Business is working with its customers to identify potential year
2000 problems with its products. To date, none have been identified. The Power
Device Business expects to remedy all year 2000 problems with its other systems
by November 1999, and complete its assessments of its key suppliers' readiness
by October 1999. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, incremental amounts incurred and
charged to expense to identify, test and correct year 2000 problems were
immaterial to the financial statements. Future amounts expected to be incurred
are also believed to be immaterial. Although the Power Device Business expects
its other systems will be year 2000 compliant, either the failure of Samsung
Electronics to make its systems year 2000 compliant or the failure of its key
suppliers and customers to address the year 2000 issue could result in
disruption to the operations of the Power Device Business and have a significant
adverse effect on its results of operations, the extent of which cannot be
estimated. The Power Device Business is in the process of developing contingency
plans in the event that certain or all of Samsung Electronics' systems fail to
become year 2000 compliant, or the operations of key suppliers or customers
become disrupted. Such contingency plans are expected to be completed by June
1999.
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THE EXCHANGE OFFER
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER
We issued and sold the Existing Notes to the Initial Purchasers on April 7,
1999 (the "Issue Date"). The Initial Purchasers subsequently sold the Existing
Notes to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the
Securities Act. Because the Existing Notes are subject to certain transfer
restrictions, our company, Fairchild Holdings and the Initial Purchasers entered
into a registration rights agreement dated March 30, 1999 (as used in this and
the next paragraph, the "Registration Rights Agreement"), pursuant to which we
agreed:
- within 60 days after the Issue Date, to prepare and file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission the Registration Statement of which
this prospectus is a part;
- within 150 days after the Issue Date, to use our best efforts to cause
the Registration Statement to become effective under the Securities Act;
- upon the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, to offer the
Exchange Notes in exchange for surrender of the Existing Notes; and
- to keep the Exchange Offer open for not less than 30 days (or longer if
required by applicable law) after the date notice of the Exchange Offer
is mailed to the holders of the Existing Notes.
The Registration Statement is intended to satisfy in part our obligations with
respect to the Existing Notes under the Registration Rights Agreement.
Under existing interpretations of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
the Exchange Notes will be freely transferable by holders other than our
affiliates after the Exchange Offer without further registration under the
Securities Act if the holder of the Exchange Notes represents that:
- it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in the ordinary course of its
business;
- it has no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in
the distribution of the Exchange Notes; and
- it is not an affiliate of the Company, as such terms are interpreted by
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
However, broker-dealers ("Participating Broker-Dealers") receiving Exchange
Notes in the Exchange Offer will have a prospectus delivery requirement with
respect to resales of such Exchange Notes. The Securities and Exchange
Commission has taken the position that Participating Broker-Dealers may fulfill
their prospectus delivery requirements with respect to Exchange Notes (other
than a resale of an unsold allotment from the original sale of the Existing
Notes) with this prospectus. Under the Registration Rights Agreement, we are
required to allow Participating Broker-Dealers and other persons, if any, with
similar prospectus delivery requirements to use this prospectus in connection
with the resale of such Exchange Notes. Each broker-dealer that receives
Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Existing Notes, where such
Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a
prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. See "Plan of
Distribution."
TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER; PERIOD FOR TENDERING EXISTING NOTES
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus
and in the accompanying Letter of Transmittal (which together constitute the
Exchange Offer), we will accept for exchange Existing Notes which are properly
tendered on or prior to the Expiration Date and not withdrawn as permitted
below. As used in the prospectus, the term "Expiration Date" means 5:00 p.m.,
New York City time, on , 1999. However, if we, in our sole
discretion, have extended the period of time
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for which the Exchange Offer is open, the term "Expiration Date" means the
latest time and date to which the Exchange Offer is extended.
As of the date of this prospectus, $300.0 million aggregate principal
amount of the Existing Notes are outstanding. This prospectus, together with the
Letter of Transmittal, is first being sent on or about , 1999 to
all holders of Existing Notes known to us. Our obligation to accept Existing
Notes for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer is subject to certain
conditions as set forth under "-- Certain Conditions to the Exchange Offer"
below.
We expressly reserve the right, at any time or from time to time, to extend
the period of time during which the Exchange Offer is open, and thereby delay
acceptance for any exchange of any Existing Notes, by giving notice of such
extension to the holders of Existing Notes as described below. During any such
extension, all Existing Notes previously tendered will remain subject to the
Exchange Offer and may be accepted for exchange by us. Any Existing Notes not
accepted for exchange for any reason will be returned without expense to the
tendering holder as promptly as practicable after the expiration or termination
of the Exchange Offer.
We expressly reserve the right to amend or terminate the Exchange Offer,
and not to accept for exchange any Existing Notes not previously accepted for
exchange, upon the occurrence of any of the conditions of the Exchange Offer
specified below under "-- Certain Conditions to the Exchange Offer." We will
give notice of any extension, amendment, non-acceptance or termination to the
holders of the Existing Notes as promptly as practicable, such notice in the
case of any extension to be issued no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time,
on the next business day after the previously scheduled Expiration Date.
Holders of Existing Notes do not have any appraisal or dissenters' rights
under the Delaware General Corporation Law in connection with the Exchange
Offer.
PROCEDURES FOR TENDERING EXISTING NOTES
The tender to us of Existing Notes by a holder of Existing Notes as set
forth below and the acceptance of such tender by us will constitute a binding
agreement between the tendering holder and us upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in this prospectus and in the accompanying Letter of
Transmittal. Except as set forth below, a holder who wishes to tender Existing
Notes for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer must transmit a properly
completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal, including all other documents
required by such Letter of Transmittal, to United States Trust Company of New
York at one of the addresses set forth below under "-- Exchange Agent" on or
prior to the Expiration Date. In addition, the Exchange Agent must receive:
- certificates for such Existing Notes along with the Letter of
Transmittal, or
- prior to the Expiration Date, a timely confirmation of a book-entry
transfer (a "Book-Entry Confirmation") of such Existing Notes into the
Exchange Agent's account at The Depository Trust Company (the "Book-Entry
Transfer Facility" or the "Depositary") pursuant to the procedure for
book-entry transfer described below, or
- the holder must comply with the guaranteed delivery procedure described
below.
The method of delivery of Existing Notes, Letters of Transmittal and all
other required documents is at your election and risk. If such delivery is by
mail, we recommend that you use registered mail, properly insured, with return
receipt requested. In all cases, you should allow sufficient time to assure
timely delivery. You should not send Letters of Transmittal or Existing Notes to
us.
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Signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the
case may be, must be guaranteed unless the Existing Notes surrendered for
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In the event that signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or a notice of
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in the name of a person other than a signer of the Letter of Transmittal, the
Existing Notes surrendered for exchange must be endorsed by, or be accompanied
by a written instrument or instruments of transfer or exchange, in satisfactory
form as determined by us in our sole discretion, duly executed by the registered
holder with the signature on such Existing Notes guaranteed by an Eligible
Institution.
Any beneficial owner whose Existing Notes are registered in the name of a
broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee, and who wishes
to tender, should contact the registered holder promptly and instruct such
registered holder to tender on such beneficial owner's behalf. If such
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prior to completing and executing the Letter of Transmittal and delivering such
owner's Existing Notes, either (1) make appropriate arrangements to register
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ownership may take considerable time.
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of
receipt) and acceptance of Existing Notes tendered for exchange will be
determined by us in our sole discretion. This determination shall be final and
binding. We reserve the absolute right to reject any and all tenders of any
particular Existing Notes not properly tendered or to not accept any particular
Existing Notes which acceptance might, in our judgment or our counsel's
judgment, be unlawful. We also reserve the absolute right to waive any defects
or irregularities or conditions of the Exchange Offer as to any particular
Existing Notes either before or after the Expiration Date (including the right
to waive the ineligibility of any holder who seeks to tender Existing Notes in
the Exchange Offer). The interpretation of the terms and conditions of the
Exchange Offer as to any particular Existing Notes either before or after the
Expiration Date (including the Letter of Transmittal and the instructions to
such Letter of Transmittal) by us shall be final and binding on all parties.
Unless waived, any defects or irregularities in connection with tenders of
Existing Notes for exchange must be cured within such reasonable period of time
as we shall determine. Neither we, the Exchange Agent nor any other person shall
be under any duty to give notification of any defect or irregularity with
respect to any tender of Existing Notes for exchange, nor shall any of them
incur any liability for failure to give such notification.
If the Letter of Transmittal or any Existing Notes or powers of attorney
are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact,
officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative
capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing, and, unless waived by
us, proper evidence satisfactory to us of their authority to so act must be
submitted.
By tendering, each holder of Existing Notes will represent to us in writing
that, among other things:
- the Exchange Notes acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer are being
obtained in the ordinary course of business of the holder and any
beneficial holder;
- neither the holder nor any such beneficial holder has an arrangement or
understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of such
Exchange Notes; and
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- neither the holder nor any such other person is an "affiliate," as
defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of our company. If the
holder is not a broker-dealer, the holder must represent that it is not
engaged in nor does it intend to engage in distribution of the Exchange
Notes.
If any holder or any such other person is an "affiliate," as defined under
Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of ours, or is engaged in, or intends to engage
in, or has an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in, a
distribution of such Exchange Notes to be acquired pursuant to the Exchange
Offer, such holder or any such other person (1) may not rely on the applicable
interpretations of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission and (2)
must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the
Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.
If the holder is a broker-dealer, the holder must represent that it will
receive Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Existing Notes that
were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities. Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account
in exchange for Existing Notes, where such Existing Notes were acquired by such
broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities (an "Exchanging Dealer"), must acknowledge that it will deliver a
prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. See "Plan of
Distribution."
ACCEPTANCE OF EXISTING NOTES FOR EXCHANGE; DELIVERY OF EXCHANGE NOTES
Upon satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions to the Exchange Offer,
we will accept, promptly after the Expiration Date, all Existing Notes property
tendered, and will issue the Exchange Notes promptly after acceptance of the
Existing Notes. See "-- Certain Conditions to the Exchange Offer" below. For
purposes of the Exchange Offer, we shall be deemed to have accepted properly
tendered Existing Notes for exchange when, as and if we have given oral and
written notice to the Exchange Agent.
The Exchange Notes will bear interest from the most recent date to which
interest has been paid on the Existing Notes, or if no interest has been paid on
the Existing Notes, from April 7, 1999. Accordingly, registered holders of
Exchange Notes on the relevant record date for the first interest payment date
following the consummation of the Exchange Offer will receive interest accruing
from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has
been paid, from April 7, 1999. Existing Notes accepted for exchange will cease
to accrue interest from and after the date of consummation of the Exchange
Offer. Holders of Existing Notes whose Existing Notes are accepted for exchange
will not receive any payment in respect of accrued interest on such Existing
Notes otherwise payable on any interest payment date the record date for which
occurs on or after consummation of the Exchange Offer and will be deemed to have
waived their rights to receive such accrued interest on the Existing Notes.
In all cases, issuance of Exchange Notes for Existing Notes that are
accepted for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be made only after
timely receipt by the Exchange Agent of (1) certificates for such Existing Notes
or a timely Book-Entry Confirmation of such Existing Notes into the Exchange
Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility, (2) a properly completed
and duly executed Letter of Transmittal and (3) all other required documents. If
any tendered Existing Notes are not accepted for any reason set forth in the
terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer or if Existing Notes are submitted
for a greater principal amount than the holder desires to exchange, such
unaccepted or non-exchanged Existing Notes will be returned without expense to
the tendering holder of such Existing Notes (or, in the case of Existing Notes
tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's account at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the book-entry transfer procedures
described below, such non-exchanged Existing Notes will be credited to an
account maintained with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility) as promptly as
practicable after the expiration of the Exchange Offer.
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BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER
Any financial institution that is a participant in the Book-Entry Transfer
Facility's systems may make book-entry delivery of Existing Notes by causing the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility to transfer such Existing Notes into the Exchange
Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility in accordance with such
Book-Entry Transfer Facility's procedures for transfer. However, although
delivery of Existing Notes may be effected through book-entry transfer at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility, the Letter of Transmittal or facsimile thereof
with any required signature guarantees and any other required documents must, in
any case, be transmitted to and received by the Exchange Agent at one of the
addresses set forth below under "-- Exchange Agent" on or prior to the
Expiration Date, unless such holder has strictly complied with the guaranteed
delivery procedures described below.
We understand that the Exchange Agent has confirmed with the Book-Entry
Transfer Facility that any financial institution that is a participant in the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility's system may utilize the Book-Entry Transfer
Facility's Automated Tender Offer Program ("ATOP") to tender Existing Notes. We
further understand that the Exchange Agent will request, within two business
days after the date the Exchange Offer commences, that the Book-Entry Transfer
Facility establish an account with respect to the Existing Notes for the purpose
of facilitating the Exchange Offer, and any participant may make book-entry
delivery of Existing Notes by causing the Book-Entry Transfer Facility to
transfer such Existing Notes into the Exchange Agent's account in accordance
with the Book-Entry Transfer Facility's ATOP procedures for transfer. However,
the exchange of the Existing Notes so tendered will only be made after timely
confirmation (a "Book-Entry Confirmation") of such book-entry transfer and
timely receipt by the Exchange Agent of an Agent's Message (as defined in the
next sentence), an appropriate Letter of Transmittal with any required signature
guarantee, and any other documents required. The term "Agent's Message" means a
message, transmitted by the Book-Entry Transfer Facility and received by the
Exchange Agent and forming part of Book-Entry Confirmation, which states that
the Book-Entry Transfer Facility has received an express acknowledgment from a
participant tendering Existing Notes which are the subject of such Book-Entry
Confirmation and that such participant has received and agrees to be bound by
the terms of the Letter of Transmittal and that we may enforce such agreement
against such participant.
GUARANTEED DELIVERY PROCEDURES
If a registered holder of the Existing Notes desires to tender such
Existing Notes and the Existing Notes are not immediately available, or time
will not permit such holder's Existing Notes or other required documents to
reach the Exchange Agent before the Expiration Date, or the procedure for book-
entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis, a tender may nonetheless
be effected if:
- the tender is made through an Eligible Institution;
- prior to the Expiration Date, the Exchange Agent received from such
Eligible Institution a properly completed and duly executed Letter of
Transmittal (or a facsimile thereof) and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery,
substantially in the form provided by us (by telegram, telex, facsimile
transmission, mail or hand delivery), setting forth the name and address
of the holder of Existing Notes and the amount of Existing Notes
tendered, stating that the tender is being made thereby and guaranteeing
that within five New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") trading days after the
date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the certificates
for all physically tendered Existing Notes, in proper form for transfer,
or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, and any other documents
required by the Letter of Transmittal will be deposited by the Eligible
Institution with the Exchange Agent; and
- the certificates for all physically tendered Existing Notes, in proper
form for transfer, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, and
all other documents required by the Letter of
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Transmittal are received by the Exchange Agent within five NYSE trading
days after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS
Tenders of Existing Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the
Expiration Date. For a withdrawal to be effective, a written notice of
withdrawal must be received by the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses set
forth below under "-- Exchange Agent." Any such notice of withdrawal must:
- specify the name of the person having tendered the Existing Notes to be
withdrawn;
- identify the Existing Notes to be withdrawn (including the principal
amount of such Existing Notes); and
- where certificates for Existing Notes have been transmitted specify the
name in which such Existing Notes are registered, if different from that
of the withdrawing holder.
If certificates for Existing Notes have been delivered or otherwise identified
to the Exchange Agent, then, prior to the release of such certificates, the
withdrawing holder must also submit the serial numbers of the particular
certificates to be withdrawn and a signed notice of withdrawal with signatures
guaranteed by an Eligible Institution unless such holder is an Eligible
Institution.
If Existing Notes have been tendered pursuant to the procedure for
book-entry transfer described above, any notice of withdrawal must specify the
name and number of the account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility to be
credited with the withdrawn Existing Notes and otherwise comply with the
procedures of such facility. All questions as to the validity, form and
eligibility (including time of receipt) of such notices will be determined by
us, whose determination shall be final and binding on all parties. Any Existing
Notes so withdrawn will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for exchange
for purposes of the Exchange Offer. Any Existing Notes which have been tendered
for exchange but which are not exchanged for any reason will be returned to the
holder thereof without cost to such holder (or in the case of Existing Notes
tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's account at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the book-entry transfer procedures
described above, such Existing Notes will be credited to an account maintained
with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility for the Existing Notes) as soon as
practicable after withdrawal, rejection of tender or termination of the Exchange
Offer. Properly withdrawn Existing Notes may be retendered by following one of
the procedures described under "-- Procedures for Tendering Existing Notes"
above at any time on or prior to the Expiration Date.
CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Exchange Offer, we shall not be
required to accept for exchange, or to issue Exchange Notes in exchange for, any
Existing Notes and may terminate or amend the Exchange Offer if it any time
before the acceptance of such Existing Notes for exchange or the exchange of
Exchange Notes for such Existing Notes, we determine that:
- the Exchange Offer does not comply with any applicable law or any
applicable interpretation of the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission;
- we have not received all applicable governmental approvals; or
- any actions or proceedings of any governmental agency or court exist
which could materially impair our ability to consummate the Exchange
Offer.
The foregoing conditions are for our sole benefit and may be asserted by us
regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any such condition or may be
waived by us in whole or in part at any time and from time to time in our
reasonable discretion. Our failure at any time to exercise any of the
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foregoing rights shall not be deemed a waiver of such right and each such right
shall be deemed an ongoing right which may be asserted at any time and from time
to time.
In addition, we will not accept for exchange any Existing Notes tendered,
and no Exchange Notes will be issued in exchange for any such Existing Notes, if
at such time any stop order shall be threatened or in effect with respect to the
Registration Statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part or the
qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended
(the "Trust Indenture Act"). In any such event we are required to use every
reasonable effort to obtain the withdrawal of any stop order at the earliest
possible time.
EXCHANGE AGENT
United States Trust Company of New York has been appointed as the Exchange
Agent for the Exchange Offer. All executed Letters of Transmittal should be
directed to the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses set forth below.
Questions and requests for assistance, requests for additional copies of this
prospectus or of the Letter of Transmittal and requests for Notices of
Guaranteed Delivery should be directed to the Exchange Agent addressed as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
By Hand, up to 4:30 p.m.: By Registered or Certified Mail: By Overnight Courier & By Hand
United States Trust Company United States Trust Company after 4:30 p.m. on the expiration
of New York of New York date only:
111 Broadway P.O. Box 844 United States Trust Company
Lower Level Attn: Corporate Trust Services of New York
Attn: Corporate Trust Services Cooper Station 770 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, New York 10006 New York, New York New York, New York 10003
10276-0844 Attn: Corporate Trust Services
By Facsimile:
(212) 420-6211
Confirm by Telephone:
(800) 548-6565
</TABLE>
Delivery other than as set forth above will not constitute a valid
delivery.
FEES AND EXPENSES
We will not make any payments to brokers, dealers or others soliciting
acceptances of the Exchange Offer. The principal solicitation is being made by
mail; however, additional solicitations may be made in person or by telephone by
our officers and employees.
The expenses to be incurred in connection with the Exchange Offer will be
paid by us. Such expenses include fees and expenses of the Exchange Agent and
Trustee, accounting and legal fees and printing costs, among others.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The Exchange Notes will be recorded at the same carrying amount as the
Existing Notes, which is the principal amount as reflected in our accounting
records on the date of the exchange and, accordingly, no gain or loss will be
recognized. The debt issuance costs will be capitalized and amortized to
interest expense over the term of the Exchange Notes.
TRANSFER TAXES
Holders who tender their Existing Notes for exchange will not be obligated
to pay any transfer taxes in connection therewith, except that holders who
instruct us to register Exchange Notes in the name of,
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or request that Existing Notes not tendered or not accepted in the Exchange
Offer be returned to, a person other than the registered tendering holder will
be responsible for the payment of any applicable transfer tax thereon.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO EXCHANGE; RESALES OF EXCHANGE NOTES
Holders of Existing Notes who do not exchange their Existing Notes for
Exchange Notes in the Exchange Offer will continue to be subject to the
restrictions on transfer of such Existing Notes as set forth in the legend
thereon as a consequence of the issuance of the Existing Notes pursuant to the
exemptions from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration
requirements of, the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
Existing Notes not exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Offer will continue to
accrue interest at 10 3/8% per annum and will otherwise remain outstanding in
accordance with their terms. Holders of Existing Notes do not have any appraisal
or dissenters' rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law in connection
with the Exchange Offer. In general, the Existing Notes may not be offered or
sold unless registered under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption
from, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and applicable
state securities laws. We do not currently anticipate that we will register the
Existing Notes under the Securities Act. However, (i) if any Initial Purchaser
so requests with respect to Existing Notes not eligible to be exchanged for
Exchange Notes in the Exchange Offer and held by it following consummation of
the Exchange Offer or (ii) if any holder of Existing Notes (other than an
Exchanging Dealer) is not eligible to participate in the Exchange Offer or, in
the case of any holder of Existing Notes (other than an Exchanging Dealer) that
participates in the Exchange Offer, does not receive Exchange Notes in exchange
for Existing Notes that may be sold without restriction under state and federal
securities laws (other than due solely to the status of such holder as an
affiliate of us within the meaning of the Securities Act), we are obligated to
file a shelf registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities
Act relating to the Existing Notes held by such persons.
Based on certain interpretive letters issued by the staff of the Securities
and Exchange Commission to third parties in unrelated transactions, we are of
the view that Exchange Notes issued pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be
offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other
than (i) any such holder which is an "affiliate" of us within the meaning of
Rule 405 under the Securities Act or (ii) any broker-dealer that purchases Notes
from us to resell pursuant to Rule 144A or any other available exemption)
without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of
the Securities Act, provided that such Exchange Notes are acquired in the
ordinary course of such holders' business and such holders have no arrangement
or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of such
Exchange Notes. If any holder has any arrangement or understanding with respect
to the distribution of the Exchange Notes to be acquired pursuant to the
Exchange Offer, such holder (i) could not rely on the applicable interpretations
of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission and (ii) must comply with
the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in
connection with a secondary resale transaction. A broker-dealer who holds
Existing Notes that were acquired for its own account as a result of
market-making or other trading activities may be deemed to be an "underwriter"
within the meaning of the Securities Act and must, therefore, deliver a
prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any
resale of Exchange Notes. Each such broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes
for its own account in exchange for Existing Notes, where such Existing Notes
were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or
other trading activities, must acknowledge in the Letter of Transmittal that it
will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes.
See "Plan of Distribution." We have not requested the staff of the Securities
and Exchange Commission to consider the Exchange Offer in the context of a
no-action letter, and there can be no assurance that the staff would take
positions similar to those taken in the interpretive letters referred to above
if we were to make such a no-action request.
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In addition, to comply with the securities laws of certain jurisdictions,
if applicable, the Exchange Notes may not be offered or sold unless they have
been registered or qualified for sale in such jurisdictions or an exemption from
registration or qualification is available and is complied with. We have agreed,
pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement and subject to certain specified
limitations therein, to register or qualify the Exchange Notes for offer or sale
under the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions in the United States
as any selling holder of the Notes reasonably requests in writing.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Semiconductors are the critical components used to create an increasing
variety of electronic products and systems. Since the invention of the
transistor in 1948, continuous improvements in semiconductor process and design
technologies have led to smaller, more complex and more reliable devices at a
lower cost per function. As performance has increased and size and cost have
decreased, semiconductors have expanded beyond their original primary
applications in computer systems to applications in telecommunications systems,
automotive products, consumer products and industrial automation and control
systems. In addition, system users and designers have demanded systems with
increased functionality, higher levels of performance, greater reliability and
shorter design cycle times, all in smaller packages at lower costs. These
demands have resulted in increased semiconductor content as a percentage of the
system costs of electronic products. The demand for electronic systems has also
expanded geographically with the emergence of new markets, particularly in the
Asia/Pacific region.
Historically, changes in production capacity in the semiconductor industry
and, to a lesser extent, demand for electronic systems have resulted in
pronounced fluctuations in prices and margins. However, we believe that the
following factors may limit the severity of future cyclical variations: the
development of new semiconductor applications, the increased semiconductor
content as a percentage of total system cost, the trend towards consolidation in
the industry, more moderate capital spending on production capacity and the
increased customer use of just-in-time supply systems that have reduced
inventory levels.
Additionally, these trends have helped build demand for multi-market
companies that can provide a wide range of building block semiconductors as a
single-source supplier. Utilizing a single supplier with a sufficiently broad
product portfolio contributes to a manufacturer's overall cost reduction, and
helps to simplify the production of electronic products and systems.
Since 1990, the semiconductor market has expanded at a compounded annual
growth rate of approximately 12.0%, primarily as a result of two factors. The
first is the rapidly expanding end-user demand for faster, smaller and more
efficient electronic devices, with a greater range of functionality and
reliability, at lower costs. The second is the increasing value of
semiconductors as a percentage of the cost of electronic systems. According to
Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics, the worldwide semiconductor total
available market declined to $125.6 billion in 1998 from $137.2 billion in 1997.
The decline was due primarily to an industry-wide drop in average selling prices
due to industry overcapacity. In addition, during the same period, total
available market for the DRAM segment of the semiconductor market declined by
29.3%, compared to a decline of 4.9% for all other segments in the aggregate.
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SEMICONDUCTOR CLASSIFICATIONS
The following table sets forth the worldwide semiconductor total available
market in each of the three product functions of the semiconductor industry:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WORLDWIDE SEMICONDUCTOR TOTAL AVAILABLE MARKET(1)
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 CAGR(2)
----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ -------
(DOLLARS IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Micro components............. $ 9.2 $11.4 $13.9 $19.1 $ 23.8 $ 33.4 $ 39.8 $ 47.8 $ 47.3 22.7%
Memory:
Volatile................... 8.7 9.1 11.4 16.4 27.2 46.9 29.9 23.6 17.9
Non-volatile............... 3.1 3.1 3.4 4.8 5.3 6.6 6.1 5.7 5.1
----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total memory............. 11.8 12.2 14.8 21.3 32.5 53.5 36.0 29.3 23.0 8.7
Moving/Shaping............... 29.6 31.0 31.1 37.0 45.6 57.5 56.1 60.1 55.3 8.1
----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total.................... $50.5 $54.6 $59.9 $77.3 $101.9 $144.4 $132.0 $137.2 $125.6 12.0
===== ===== ===== ===== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
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(1) According to Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics. Due to rounding, some
totals are not arithmetically correct sums of their component figures.
(2) Compounded annual growth rate. Represents the compounded annual growth rate
for the semiconductor industry since 1990.
The semiconductor industry can be divided into three product functions:
microcomponents, memory and moving and shaping. Microcomponents include
microprocessors and microcontrollers that process data according to instruction
sets embedded within the semiconductors themselves. These are considered the
"brains" of the electronic system and are at the center of the system
architecture. Memory includes two types of memory devices, volatile and
non-volatile, that store data and instructions. Volatile memory devices, which
need continual application of electricity to retain data, can be segmented into
DRAM (dynamic random access memory), SRAM (static random access memory) and VRAM
(video random access memory). Non-volatile devices, which retain data after
power to the device has been shut off, can be segmented into ROM (read-only
memory), EPROM, EEPROM and FLASH (memories that enable high speed electrical
reprogramming). Moving and shaping includes the moving of commands and the
shaping of signals to enable electronic devices to perform intended functions,
including moving information into memory or from one sub-system to another, or
allowing microprocessors to process data.
Semiconductors are either analog/mixed signal, where electronic signals are
not viewed as "one" and "zero," or digital integrated circuits, such as logic
devices, that do rely on ones and zeroes to control the operation of electronic
systems. Furthermore, semiconductors are classified as either standard
components or application-specific components. Multi-market standard components
are used by a large group of systems designers for a broad range of
applications, while application-specific components are designed to perform
specific functions in specific applications.
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FAIRCHILD MARKETS
The following table sets forth information with respect to worldwide
semiconductor sales by product family and process technology in which we
participate:
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<CAPTION>
WORLDWIDE SEMICONDUCTOR SALES(1)
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
---- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
(DOLLARS IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MOVING & SHAPING:
ANALOG
Standard Linear.............. $3.0 $3.0 $3.1 $ 3.8 $ 4.7 $ 5.7 $ 5.5 $ 6.2
Mixed Signal................. 4.8 5.3 5.6 6.9 8.9 10.9 11.5 13.6
---- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total..................... $7.8 $8.3 $8.7 $10.7 $13.6 $17.6 $17.0 $19.8
==== ==== ==== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
DISCRETE
DMOS Power................... $0.6 $0.7 $0.8 $ 1.1 $ 1.4 $ 2.1 $ 2.2 $ 2.2
Bipolar...................... 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.6 5.5 7.1 6.2 6.1
IGBT......................... -- -- -- -- -- 0.5 0.6 0.6
---- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total..................... $4.8 $4.9 $4.9 $ 5.7 $ 6.9 $ 9.7 $ 9.0 $ 8.9
==== ==== ==== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
LOGIC
Bipolar...................... $1.5 $1.4 $1.3 $ 1.5 $ 1.3 $ 1.3 $ 0.9 $ 0.9
CMOS/BiCMOS.................. 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.1 2.4
---- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total..................... $2.6 $2.5 $2.3 $ 2.9 $ 3.1 $ 3.6 $ 3.0 $ 3.3
==== ==== ==== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
MEMORY:
NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
EPROM........................ $1.6 $1.4 $1.2 $ 1.3 $ 1.4 $ 1.4 $ 1.1 $ 0.7
EEPROM(2).................... 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9
---- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total..................... $1.8 $1.6 $1.7 $ 2.0 $ 2.1 $ 2.3 $ 2.0 $ 1.6
==== ==== ==== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
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(1) According to Worldwide Semiconductor Trade Statistics, except as otherwise
noted. Due to rounding, some totals are not arithmetically correct sums of
their component figures. In addition, 1998 data are not yet available.
(2) According to ICE Corporation.
MOVING AND SHAPING MARKETS
Analog Market. Analog products are used to shape or condition electrical
signals, to amplify electrical signal strength, to convert electrical signals to
and from digital "one or zero" levels, to regulate voltage levels and to provide
interfaces between other products within an electrical system. The analog market
is split into two major segments: Standard Linear and Mixed Signal. The Standard
Linear market is comprised of building block products such as amplifiers,
voltage regulators, data conversion, interface circuits, and comparators. These
products are used in all end systems, from computers and telecommunications, to
industrial, automotive and consumer applications. The Mixed Signal market
consists of more complex analog products, which also contain some digital
circuitry for timing, information control and data flow. Mixed Signal products
are often developed for specific applications, such as video encoding,
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hard disk drive control, data transmission, motor control and power supply
control. We compete in both the Standard Linear and Mixed Signal markets.
Discrete Market. The discrete business, unlike logic and memory, is highly
fragmented and composed of dozens of middle market players. Discrete devices
consist of individual diodes or transistors, whereas integrated circuits (such
as memory or logic devices) combine millions of functions into a "single chip"
of silicon to form a more complex circuit. Discrete products are differentiated
almost entirely on the basis of performance, as opposed to on the basis of
function as in the integrated circuit market. We participate in both the power
and small signal discrete markets, manufacturing devices that condition power or
signals for use by other devices. While small signal discrete markets have
generally grown at slower, but more stable, rates than integrated circuit
markets, the power discrete market is rapidly growing due to the increasing
importance of power management, particularly in portable applications (e.g.,
pagers and notebook computers).
Standard Logic Market. Logic devices are integrated circuits that control
the operation of electronic systems and move data. The standard logic market is
fully digital and has five major participants, of which we are one of the
leaders. Standard logic products are fabricated through three primary process
technologies: Bipolar, CMOS and BiCMOS. Bipolar technology is targeted for high
speed applications while CMOS technology allows the manufacturer to create a
denser chip, consuming less power and generating less heat. BiCMOS is a hybrid
of Bipolar and CMOS. While Bipolar semiconductors were once used extensively in
large computer systems, CMOS has become the most prevalent technology,
particularly for devices used in portable personal computer systems. Given the
growing demand for portability, use of CMOS technology is expected to continue
to expand; however, the demand for Bipolar is expected to continue as a result
of its lower cost and suitability for particular applications.
MEMORY MARKET
Non-Volatile Memory Market. The memory market is comprised of volatile
memory devices (DRAM, SRAM and VRAM) and non-volatile memory devices (ROM,
EPROM, EEPROM and FLASH). Volatile memory devices need continual application of
electricity to retain data, while non-volatile memory retains data after the
power to the device has been turned off. Most of the historic economic
cyclicality in the semiconductor industry has been attributable to the volatile
memory market, as evidenced by a 29.3% decline in 1998 market sales versus a
4.9% decrease for the microcomponents, moving & shaping and non-volatile memory
markets.
We produce standard EPROM and EEPROM products, but also fabricate
application-specific EEPROM devices. We have standardized the
application-specific nature of the EEPROM process, having designed it to perform
functions in a specific application, but not be proprietary for any single
customer. EEPROMs are being used extensively due to their ease of
programmability, and the demand for these products is growing rapidly. The
EEPROM market has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 24.0% from 1990 to
1997, ahead of the overall semiconductor market growth. EEPROMs are somewhat
isolated from FLASH products, as they serve different market needs.
Reprogrammable EEPROMs are used in many products to store frequently used phone
numbers (fax machines), store accumulated phone time (cellular phones) and
change authorization codes (keyless security systems). EPROMs have been losing
market share to FLASH products because FLASH memories are easily programmable
and have higher data densities. However, there is a level of EPROM demand that
is not economically served by FLASH. As a result, EPROMs are still utilized in
virtually all segments of the low-end consumer electronic market (e.g.,
answering machines, garage door openers and washing machines), where storage of
the instruction set for the microcontrollers require less than 2 Mb.
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BUSINESS
GENERAL
Fairchild is the largest independent semiconductor company focused solely
on multi-market products. We design, develop and market analog, discrete, logic
and non-volatile memory semiconductors. Within our multi-market products
portfolio, we are particularly strong in providing discrete and analog power
management solutions. Multi-market products are the building block components
for virtually all electronic devices, from sophisticated computers and internet
hardware to telecommunications equipment to household appliances. Because of
their basic functionality, our products provide customers with greater design
flexibility than more highly integrated products and improve the performance of
more complex devices or systems. Given such characteristics, our products have a
wide range of applications. Our products are sold to customers in the personal
computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer electronics and automotive
markets.
With a history dating back more than 35 years, our predecessors were among
the original founders of the semiconductor industry. The original Fairchild was
established in 1959 as a provider of memory and logic semiconductors. Fairchild
was acquired by Schlumberger in 1979. National Semiconductor acquired Fairchild
from Schlumberger in 1987, and fully integrated it into its operations. Under
the Recapitalization, National Semiconductor spun-off certain of the assets of
Fairchild as an independent company on March 11, 1997. At the time of the
Recapitalization, Fairchild consisted of the discrete, logic and non-volatile
memory businesses of National Semiconductor. On December 31, 1997, Fairchild
acquired Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon
Company, for approximately $117.0 million in cash. Raytheon Semiconductor
designs, manufactures and markets high-performance analog and mixed signal
semiconductors for the personal computer, communications, broadcast video and
industrial markets. Raytheon Semiconductor was combined with the Non-Volatile
Memory Products Group to form the Analog, Mixed Signal and Non-Volatile Memory
Products Group. Fairchild's other product groups include the Discrete Power and
Signal Technologies Group and the Logic Products Group.
On April 13, 1999, we purchased the Power Device Business from Samsung
Electronics for approximately $406.8 million, net of certain purchase price
adjustments. The Power Device Business designs, manufactures and markets power
discrete semiconductors and standard analog integrated circuits serving the
personal computer, industrial, telecommunications and consumer electronics
markets. The Power Device Business has developed a number of new product designs
with industry leading performance characteristics, such as its recent process
developments in trench technology and silicon bonding. The Acquisition not only
enhances our analog and power discrete product offerings, but also provides us
with a greater market presence in South Korea. The Acquisition also provides us
with additional revenue opportunities through our relationship with Samsung
Electronics:
- Samsung Electronics is required to purchase guaranteed minimum annual
levels of products from the Power Device Business based on historical
volumes and market prices for a three-year period pursuant to a product
supply agreement.
- We are required to provide contract manufacturing services in the form of
wafer foundry services for Samsung Electronics for a three-year period
pursuant to a foundry sale agreement. The agreement is designed to
provide us certain levels of profitability for each of the three years.
In connection with the Acquisition, we have obtained a full income tax
holiday for a period of seven years in South Korea. The Power Device Business
added approximately 1,455 employees, most of whom work at its wafer fabrication
facility in South Korea, to Fairchild's existing work force of approximately
6,500.
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GROWTH STRATEGY
Our objective is to be the leading supplier of multi-market semiconductors
to the worldwide personal computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer
electronics and automotive industries. Our business strategy emphasizes the
following key elements:
MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. We seek to distinguish our service by
providing the industry's best support services, including electronic order
entry, just-in-time delivery and a full range of Internet services that provide
device specifications and order entry for samples. Since 1997, we have invested
in a number of innovative programs in order to deliver superior customer service
including:
- developing and maintaining four customer response centers staffed with
experienced employees to provide a link between customers and our design
engineers, manufacturing operations and sales personnel;
- creating a vice president of customer service position and establishing
customer focus teams and field application engineering teams;
- installing a state-of-the-art company-wide PeopleSoft enterprise software
system which provides a fully integrated order management, inventory and
manufacturing system;
- centralizing and consolidating our finished goods warehouse functions to
a primary site in Penang, Malaysia. This site, together with a Federal
Express shipment arrangement, facilitates timely movement of products
worldwide to end customers.
INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS. We are focused on expanding our customer base and
increasing our market share by continuing to develop new products and enhance
our current product portfolio to capitalize on industry trends. In Fiscal 1998,
our first full year as a stand-alone company, Fairchild introduced over 200 new
products, approximately twice the number of new products introduced in Fiscal
1997. In 1998, the Power Device Business introduced approximately 85 new
products.
INCREASE MARKET PENETRATION OF EXISTING PRODUCTS. We are uniquely
positioned, as the only global semiconductor company focused solely on
multi-market semiconductors, to dedicate our sales and marketing efforts toward
expanding our market share of existing products. Our internal sales force,
authorized representatives and distributors continue to expand customer
information programs, including technical specifications, application notes and
on-line services, and augment our trade advertising and comprehensive customer
support efforts which facilitate the incorporation of our products into our
customers' designs.
MAKE SELECTED SYNERGISTIC ACQUISITIONS. We intend to pursue strategic
acquisitions of companies that will complement our existing business by
expanding our product offerings, research and development capabilities and
market share. In addition to the Acquisition of the Power Device Business, we
acquired Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. from Raytheon Company in December 1997.
That acquisition provided us with the opportunity to enter the approximately
$19.0 billion analog market.
CONTINUE TO IMPROVE MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY. We have made significant
capital expenditures to increase capacity and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Although we believe that our wafer fabrication plants and assembly and test
facilities are among the most productive and efficient in the industry, we will
continue to invest in our people and assets in order to increase productivity
and enhance process efficiency. We are currently in the process of transferring
our analog wafer fabrication plants from our Mountain View, California facility
to our South Portland, Maine facility, which is expected to reduce our wafer
costs by two-thirds.
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COMPANY STRENGTHS
We believe our core strengths are the following:
BREADTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO. We provide our customers with one of the
largest product offerings in the industry for analog, discrete, logic and
non-volatile memory devices. Our analog device portfolio comprises over 2,300
products, including offerings in 92 of the top 100 best-selling analog product
types by volume. Our discrete device portfolio comprises over 4,000 products and
we believe it is one of the most comprehensive power device portfolios in the
industry. We develop products for a wide range of market applications, reducing
our dependence on any single product, application or market. In addition, we
believe that our ability to provide our customers with multiple products meets a
growing need for a single source of supply among our end users.
LEADERSHIP IN POWER SOLUTIONS. We believe there is an increasing demand
for a combination of sophisticated computing and communication capabilities,
frequently in the form of portable devices. We are a leader in providing
solutions for managing the power required to operate such devices. Our combined
analog and discrete offering provides a complete solution for power management:
- Analog: We provide specific solutions for power conversion, temperature
sensing, management functions, battery chargers and motor controls.
- Power Discrete: We provide comprehensive solutions for managing power
from the original source to end products such as computers, cellular
phones and network devices. Our portfolio of products includes
low-voltage products, such as power and signal MOSFETs and bipolar
devices, and high-voltage products, such as high-power MOSFETs, IGBTs,
Smart Power Switches and high-power bipolar transistors.
HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE. Our customers recognize us for our high
quality of service. They require a reliable source of supply, often in high
volumes and with short lead times, demand quick responses to technical questions
and seek support in designing new applications which use our products. Because
we are an independent company focused solely on multi-market products, all of
our service and support efforts are tailored to meet these customer needs. As a
result of our efforts, we have recently received numerous customer and industry
awards, including supplier awards from Compaq Computer Corp., Siemens AG and
Acer Inc. and the European Mid-Size Vendor of the Year award from Dataquest.
HISTORY OF PRODUCT INNOVATION. Our success in introducing new products has
been an important source of our growth and profitability. We have been a
significant innovator in the multi-market segment of the semiconductor industry
with several leading edge technologies and industry firsts, including our
introduction of High Speed CMOS in the late 1970s, FAST(R) and FACT(TM) in the
1980s and Low Voltage Logic products, DMOS Power MOSFETs using trench technology
and IGBT using silicon bonding technology in the 1990s. Since June 1997, we have
introduced approximately 300 new products.
DIVERSE AND BLUE-CHIP CUSTOMER BASE. Our diverse customer base, which
spans a wide spectrum of end user markets, enables us to avoid some of the
volatility that may be encountered in specific semiconductor markets. We serve
more than 50,000 customers worldwide, with no single customer, other than
National Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics, providing more than 5% of our
pro forma Fiscal 1998 total revenue. Customers in our end user markets include
industry leaders including Nokia, Compaq, Dell, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent,
Nortel Networks, Samsung Electronics, Siemens and Solectron.
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EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT. Our senior management team consists of seven
individuals who have on average approximately 25 years of experience in the
semiconductor industry and includes:
- Kirk P. Pond (Chief Executive Officer): Mr. Pond, with over 30 years of
experience in the semiconductor industry, has held various senior
management positions at Texas Instruments Incorporated and was the Chief
Operating Officer of National Semiconductor.
- Joseph R. Martin (Chief Financial Officer): Mr. Martin, with over 20
years of experience in the semiconductor industry, has held various
senior financial positions with National Semiconductor, including Vice
President of Finance, Worldwide Operations.
In March 1997, Mr. Pond, Mr. Martin and certain other key employees of
Fairchild made an aggregate cash investment of $6.8 million in our parent
company, Fairchild Holdings. Such individuals currently own approximately 17.1%
of the outstanding common stock of Fairchild Holdings.
CUSTOMERS AND APPLICATIONS
Fairchild designs, develops and manufactures products that it supplies to
more than 50,000 customers. As a result of the Acquisition, we provide a wide
range of more than 10,000 analog, discrete, logic and non-volatile memory
products to our diverse customer base. Our position as a strategic supplier of
basic and essential semiconductor products fosters close relationships with
customers. These relationships result in additional growth opportunities for
sales of existing products as well as early knowledge of customers' evolving
requirements and opportunities arising from the related development of their new
products.
The following table sets forth our principal end-user markets, the
percentage of pro forma trade revenue generated from each end-user market,
certain applications for our products and certain of our customers. Products
from each of our businesses are used throughout each of the major end-user
markets set forth below.
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CONSUMER
PERSONAL COMPUTERS INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS AUTOMOTIVE
END MARKETS: -------------- ------------------ -------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -----------------
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PERCENTAGE OF THE COMPANY'S 40% 25% 15% 16% 4%
TRADE REVENUE(1):
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APPLICATIONS: Chips for Industrial Central office Cable television Airbags Antiskid
smartcards Disk automation and switching systems systems Compact braking kits
drives Internet control Intelligent Data Network disc players Automotive
hardware Monitors power switches equipment Home security entertainment
Network Lighting systems Cellular systems systems Central
controllers Motor controllers telephones ISDN Household locking systems
Optical scanners Power supplies controllers Modems appliances Pay Fuel injection
PDA Printers PC Smartcard readers PBX systems television circuits
motherboards Set-top boxes decoders Ignition circuits
Satellite Transmission
receiver control circuits
decoding
circuits VCR
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CUSTOMERS: Apple Compaq Dell Allen Bradley AT&T Alcatel Canon Creative Bosch Chrysler
Gateway Hewlett- American Power Ericsson Lucent Design Daewoo LG Delco Electronics
Packard IBM Intel Honeywell Reliance Technologies Electronics Ford Mitsubishi
NEC Samsung Siemens Tektronics Nokia Nortel Motorola Samsung Teves Toyota
Electronics Teradyne Networks Samsung Electronics Sony
Seagate Technology Electronics Thompson
Toshiba Siemens Consumer Zenith
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EXAMPLE OF PRODUCT Computer Electric motor Portable phone VCR Engine control
APPLICATION: assembly line
control
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INPUT: Turn on computer Start motor assembly Turn on phone Program VCR to Start car
conveyor record
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WHAT THE PRODUCT DOES: Boot up program Analog device to Power is routed EEPROM memory is Program in EPROM
moves from EPROM detect ground from battery to programmed to memory directs
to main memory faults active circuits start VCR fuel mixture
via logic chip; by a discrete
logic chips DMOS transistor
communicate
between main
memory and
processor
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RESULT: Spreadsheet Potential electrical A phone call is Program is Car runs smoothly
application is hazard is made recorded with fewer
accessed eliminated emissions
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(1) 1998 combined trade revenues include those of Fairchild for the twelve-month
period ended November 29, 1998 and those of the Power Device Business for
the twelve-month period ended December 31, 1998 and are presented to be
consistent with the data reported by Worldwide Semiconductor Trade
Statistics.
PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
We design, develop and manufacture a broad range of products used in a wide
variety of microelectronic applications, including personal computer,
industrial, telecommunications, consumer products and automotive systems. Our
products are organized into three principal products groups: the Analog, Mixed
Signal and Non-Volatile Memory Products Group, the Discrete Power and Signal
Technologies Group, and the Logic Products Group.
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ANALOG, MIXED SIGNAL AND NON-VOLATILE MEMORY PRODUCTS GROUP
ANALOG AND MIXED SIGNAL PRODUCTS
This product line designs, manufactures and markets high-performance analog
and mixed signal integrated circuits for the personal computer, industrial,
consumer electronics and broadcast video markets. These products are
manufactured using leading-edge CMOS, BiCMOS, DMOS and bipolar technologies.
Analog and mixed signal products represent a significant long-term growth area
of the semiconductor industry. The increasing demand to integrate high
performance microprocessor-based electronics in equipment ranging from personal
computers to scientific instrumentation, telecommunications and data
communications networks has led analog and mixed signal semiconductor suppliers
to create designs that have higher levels of integration to reduce space and
power requirements and provide greater functionality, all at lower cost. We
offer over 2,300 analog device products, including offerings in 92 of the top
100 best selling analog product types by volume. Major competitors include
Analog Devices, Burr Brown, Linear Technology, Harris, Motorola, Philips and
Semtech.
Analog. Analog products control continuously variable functions such as
light, color, sound and power. They enable human beings to interface with the
digital world. We provide analog products that solve problems relating to power
conversion, temperature sensing, management functions, battery chargers and
motor controls. Our Smart Power Switch is a proprietary, multichip module
consisting of a power management integrated circuit and a MOSFET. Smart Power
Switches provide a solution for off-line power converter designs in power
supplies, battery chargers, PC peripherals, and home and consumer applications.
Fairchild also offers a mix of mature products, such as operational amplifiers,
audio amplifiers, regulators, compurators, references and timers, and ground
fault interrupters, which continue to generate significant revenues due to their
long product life cycles.
Mixed Signal. Mixed signal products are those which can process both
analog and digital information. Fairchild's mixed signal offerings include
analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and market-leading
digital video encoders and decoders sold to manufacturers of high-end video
equipment and set top boxes.
We believe our Analog product portfolio is further enhanced by a wide
variety of packaging solutions that we have developed. These solutions include
surface mount and tiny packages.
NON-VOLATILE MEMORY PRODUCTS
Fairchild designs, manufactures and markets non-volatile memory circuits
which retain data after power to the device has been shut off. Fairchild offers
an extensive portfolio of high performance serial EEPROM and EPROM products.
Fairchild does not participate in the FLASH market segment. EPROMs are
electrically programmable read-only memories. These non-volatile memory devices
are used in the personal computer, industrial, telecommunications, consumer
electronics and automotive systems. Major competitors include ST
Microlectronics, Advanced Micro Devices, Atmel, Xicor and Microchip Technology.
EEPROMS. EEPROMs are used primarily to store changing information in
consumer products and automotive applications such as microwaves, televisions,
stereos and automotive controls. EEPROMs are one of the growth products in the
group and a focus of non-volatile memory research and development expenditures.
Fairchild serves the serial EEPROM product with product offerings in (i)
standard EEPROM and (ii) Application Specific Standard Products. Fairchild's
standard EEPROM products serve each of the three bus interface protocols used
with all industry standard microcontrollers. Fairchild's Application Specific
Standard Products are individually developed for specific applications and
combine Fairchild's core EEPROM competencies with logic capabilities. The
Company's Application Specific Standard Products serve three applications
groups: HiSeC, Plug and Play and SPD. HiSeC, introduced in 1994, is a single
chip remote keyless entry solution which operates complex rolling codes
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for secure entry. The device is intended for applications such as automotive
keyless entry systems, garage door openers and other applications where secure
transmission of a code is critical. Plug and Play devices allow manufacturers of
computer add-on cards to automatically configure their cards for the host
system. SPD, introduced in 1996, allows a computer to identify specifications of
an add-on memory module and is used in memory upgrade products. Since
Fairchild's spin-off from National Semiconductor, Fairchild's market share in
the growing Serial EEPROM market ($910 million total available market) has grown
by 10.2%.
EPROMS. The ability of EPROMs to be programmed electrically by the
equipment manufacturer enables them to achieve shorter time to market for new
products than if they used products that must be programmed by the chip
manufacturer. Today, EPROMs are primarily utilized in applications where storage
of the instruction sets for microcontrollers requires less than 2 Mb in density,
which is virtually all segments of the low-end consumer electronic market (e.g.,
answering machines, garage door openers and washing machines). The EPROM market
is declining as FLASH becomes cost-effective at lower densities. As a result,
Fairchild is incurring minimal research and development expenditures in this
product line. Fairchild currently sells EPROMs in densities ranging from 64K to
4Mb. In Fiscal 1998, Fairchild had a market share of 4.4% in the EPROM market
($740 million total available market).
DISCRETE POWER AND SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
Discrete devices are individual diodes or transistors that perform basic
signal amplification and switching functions in electronic circuits. Driving the
long-term growth of discretes is the increasing importance of power management,
particularly in portable applications (e.g., pagers and notebook computers).
Fairchild participates in both the power and small signal discrete markets using
its DMOS and Bipolar technologies, manufacturing semiconductors that condition
(or shape) power or signals for use by other devices. The Acquisition added
significantly to our discrete product portfolio, with only small signal
transistors overlapping with our existing portfolio. While the world market is
dominated by such multinational semiconductor manufacturers as Toshiba, Motorola
and Philips, a significant portion of the industry is fragmented where
competition is primarily on a regional basis. Other competitors include
Siliconix and International Rectifier.
DMOS. DMOS discrete devices are used to convert, switch or otherwise shape
or condition electricity. Fairchild offers a wide range of DMOS power MOSFETs
designed for low and high voltage applications over a wide range of performance
characteristics, power handling capabilities and package options. Fairchild is
focusing on DMOS as its growth area due to the trend towards smaller and lighter
products and longer battery life, as well as batteries with built-in smart
functions. DMOS products are the focus of Fairchild's research and development
expenditures. These expenditures have been directed primarily toward the
development of Fairchild's leading-edge Trench technology. These products are
commonly found in portable computers and peripherals, portable telephones,
automobiles, and battery-powered devices. Our DMOS products include:
Low Voltage MOSFET. This product line is focused on developing
products in the Low Voltage DMOS area in support of the trend towards
smaller and lighter products, longer battery life expectancy, as well as
batteries with built-in smart functions. Research and development efforts
and expenditures have been directed towards the development of Fairchild's
leading edge Trench Technology. The combination of leading edge wafer
fabrication processes and new packaging technology continues to allow
Fairchild's Low Voltage DMOS product families to set new standards for low
resistance and high current performance in miniature surface mount power
packaging. Our Low Voltage DMOS products are commonly found in portable
computers and peripherals, portable telephones, automobiles and
battery-powered devices.
High Voltage MOSFET. This product line offers a wide variety of HV
MOSFET devices designed for high voltage applications (200V to 900V) over a
wide range of performance
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characteristics, power handling capabilities and package options. The
product portfolio includes both N channel and P channel devices using
proprietary HDMOS process technology. These products are commonly found in
power system applications including flyback and forward converters and
power factor correction in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS).
IGBT. This product line offers very high voltage devices (600V to
1500V) in a variety of package options. A proprietary silicon bonding
process is being used in the production of this family of products. Typical
applications for these devices are motor control, inverters, robotics,
servo controls, power supply and lamp ballast. IGBT will be a focused
growth product line as more industrial applications are designing products
using this technology.
Bipolar. Fairchild manufactures and sells a wide range of bipolar
discretes, including single junction glass diodes, small signal transistors,
bipolar power transistors, JFETs and Zener diodes in a wide variety of package
configurations. These devices switch, amplify and otherwise shape or modify
electronic signals and are found in nearly every electronic product, including
computers, cellular phones, mass storage devices, televisions, radios, VCRs and
camcorders.
LOGIC PRODUCTS GROUP
Fairchild designs, develops and manufactures standard logic devices
utilizing three wafer fabrication processes: CMOS, BiCMOS and Bipolar. Within
each of these production processes, Fairchild manufactures products that possess
advanced performance characteristics, as well as mature products that provide
high performance at low cost to customers. Since market adoption rates of new
standard logic families have historically spanned several years, Fairchild
continues to generate significant revenues from its mature products. Customers
are typically slow to move from an older product to a newer one. Further, for
any given product, standard logic customers use several different generations of
logic products in their designs. As a result, typical life cycles for logic
families are between 20 to 25 years.
Since it takes new logic products an average of three to five years to
reach full market acceptance, Fairchild continues to invest in new products to
generate future revenue growth. In addition, many of these investments have
established our logic devices as key components for the personal computer and
telecommunications markets, particularly in the internet and networking sector
and cellular communications sector. Internet appliances and internet
infrastructure equipment (e.g. LAN and WAN switches, hubs, routers, and servers)
require high speed, high drive and low noise characteristics. We offer logic
devices using CMOS, BiCMOS and Bipolar processes that are required to achieve
these characteristics. Our ABT, LVT, ECL and GTL logic devices have all
successfully penetrated the internet hardware market. In addition, cellular
communications equipment such as cellular phones, pagers and base stations
requires low power and noise generation in very small packages. Our Tiny Logic,
VHC, LCX and FST technology have established our logic products as a leader in
addressing these requirements. Major competitors include Texas Instruments,
Motorola and Philips.
CMOS. CMOS is a technology that consumes less power than Bipolar
technology and therefore permits more transistors to be integrated into a single
integrated circuit. Portable applications such as laptop computers and cellular
telephones require the low power consumption of CMOS technology. As a result of
the general trend toward portability, CMOS technology has been expanding at the
expense of Bipolar technology, and is the focus of research and development
spending in the Logic Products Group. Fairchild's CMOS offerings include mature
products such as FACT(TM), HCMOS, and CD4K, and new products such as LCX, VHC,
GTL, Switches and TinyLogic.
Bipolar. Bipolar devices typically operate at high speeds, require more
power, are less costly than CMOS devices and are used in many applications that
do not require CMOS solutions. Fairchild supplies a full line of Bipolar
products to a broad customer base in a wide range of end-user applications.
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Bipolar products are generally mature products that have few new product
development activities associated with them. Fairchild's Bipolar offerings
include FAST(R), ALS, LS, ECL and TTL.
BiCMOS. BiCMOS is a hybrid of CMOS and Bipolar technologies developed to
combine the high speed and high drive characteristics of bipolar technologies
with the low power consumption and high integration of CMOS technologies. BiCMOS
is an emerging technology which requires complex manufacturing processes and is
used in niche applications, primarily in the telecommunications market.
Fairchild's BiCMOS offerings include ABT and LVT.
According to reports issued by Insight/Onsite, a market research firm,
Fairchild was the third largest supplier of standard logic products in the world
in 1997. In the Low Voltage CMOS Logic market ($175.0 million total available
market in 1997), the fastest growing portion of the CMOS Logic market, Fairchild
held a No. 2 share position in 1997 behind the leader, Texas Instruments.
Fairchild held a strong No. 2 position in 1997 in the TTL Bipolar market as well
with a 24% market share.
SALES, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
In Fiscal 1998, Fairchild derived approximately 55% of its trade sales from
original equipment manufacturer customers through its regional sales
organizations and 45% of its trade sales through distributors. Fairchild
operates regional sales organizations in Europe, headquartered in Swindon,
England, the Americas, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the Asia/Pacific
region, with offices in Kowloon, Hong Kong and the Japan region with its office
in Tokyo, Japan. Each of the four regional sales organizations is supported by
logistics organizations which manage independently-operated free-on-board
warehouses. Product orders flow to Fairchild's manufacturing facilities, where
the product is made. Products are then shipped either directly to the customer
or indirectly to the customer via independently-operated warehouses in
Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Fairchild has dedicated direct sales organizations operating in Europe, the
Americas, Asia/Pacific and Japan that serve its major original equipment
manufacturer customers. Fairchild also has a large network of distributors and
manufacturer's representatives to distribute its products around the world. We
believe that maintaining a small, highly focused, direct sales force selling
products for each of Fairchild's businesses, combined with an extensive network
of distributors and manufacturer's representatives, is the most efficient way to
serve our multi-market customer base. Fairchild also maintains a dedicated
marketing organization, which consists of marketing organizations in each
product group, including tactical and strategic marketing and applications, as
well as marketing personnel located in each of the sales regions.
Typically, distributors handle a wide variety of products, including
products that compete with Fairchild products, and fill orders for many
customers. Some of Fairchild's sales to distributors are made under agreements
allowing for market price fluctuations and/or the right of return on certain
unsold merchandise. Virtually all distribution agreements contain a standard
stock rotation provision allowing for minimum levels of inventory returns. In
Fairchild's experience, these inventory returns can usually be resold.
Manufacturer's representatives generally do not offer products that compete
directly with Fairchild's products, but may carry complementary items
manufactured by others. Manufacturer's representatives do not maintain a product
inventory; instead, their customers place large quantity orders directly with
Fairchild and are referred to distributors for smaller orders.
In 1998, the Power Device Business derived approximately 73% of its trade
sales from third party original equipment manufacturer customers and Samsung
Electronics and affiliated Samsung companies and 27% of its trade sales through
distributors. The Power Device Business has been historically supported by sales
organizations in Korea and in foreign sales subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics
throughout the world. Product orders flow to the Power Device Business'
manufacturing facility, in Bucheon, South Korea, where silicon wafers are
fabricated. Products are assembled and tested by either
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independently operated subcontractors or manufacturing entities of Samsung
Electronics. Finished products are warehoused in a Samsung Electronics facility
in Onyang, South Korea. From there they are shipped either directly to
customers, distributors or sales agents or first to Samsung Electronics' Sales
Subsidiaries and then to customers. As a result of the Acquisition, assembly and
testing services are provided under the Assembly and Test Services Agreements,
warehousing is provided under the Transitional Services Agreement, and sales and
distribution services are provided under an Overseas Sales Services Agreement
between Fairchild Korea and each of the Sales Subsidiaries. See "The
Transactions."
The sales organizations in each of the Sales Subsidiaries of Samsung
Electronics and its dedicated marketing personnel have been integrated into
Fairchild's sales and marketing organizations.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Fairchild's expenditures for research and development in Fiscal 1996, 1997
and 1998 were $30.3 million, $18.9 million and $35.7 million (excluding a $15.5
million pre-tax charge for purchased in-process research and development
associated with the acquisition of Raytheon), respectively. Such expenditures
represented 4.4%, 3.2% and 5.6% of trade sales in Fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively. Manufacturing technology is a key determinant in the improvement
of semiconductor products. Each new generation of process technology has
resulted in products with higher speed and greater performance produced at lower
cost. Infrastructure investments made in recent years will enable Fairchild to
continue to achieve high volume, high reliability and low-cost production using
leading edge process technology. Fairchild's research and development efforts
are focused on new product development and improvements in process technology in
Fairchild's growth areas: CMOS logic, DMOS power discretes, EEPROMs and analog
and mixed signal products.
Each of Fairchild's product groups maintain independent research and
development organizations. Fairchild works closely with its major customers in
many research and development situations, in order to increase the likelihood
that Fairchild's products will be designed directly into the customers' products
and achieve rapid and lasting market acceptance.
The Power Device Business' expenditures for research and development in
1996, 1997 and 1998 were $18.6 million, $19.2 million and $15.2 million,
respectively. The Power Device Business' research and development efforts are
focused on IGBT and HV MOSFET process and product development, Motor Control
integrated circuit and Smart Power Switch product development and BCDMOS process
development.
The Power Device Business' research and development team at the Bucheon
facility consists of design, application, process and package engineers. The
Power Device Business ensures early adoption of its new products by engaging
application engineers to work side-by-side with design engineers and customers
during product definition and design phase to ensure customers' ease of
incorporating our products into their designs. Following the Acquisition,
research and development for Power Device Business products continues to be
conducted by a research and development team at the Bucheon facility.
MANUFACTURING
We operate six manufacturing facilities, four of which are front-end wafer
fabrication plants located in the United States and South Korea and two of which
are back-end assembly and test facilities in the Asia/Pacific region. Our
products are manufactured and designed using a broad range of manufacturing
processes and proprietary design methods. We use all of the prevalent
function-oriented process technologies for wafer fabrication, including CMOS,
Bipolar, BiCMOS, DMOS and non-volatile memory technologies. We use primarily
through-hole and surface mount technologies in our assembly and test operations,
in lead counts from two to fifty-six leads.
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The table below sets forth certain information with respect to our
manufacturing facilities, products and technologies.
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
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FRONT-END FACILITIES:
South Portland, Maine Bipolar, CMOS and BiCMOS logic 4-inch fab -- 5.0/3.0 micron
products Bipolar and CMOS
5-inch fab -- 3.0/1.5 micron
Bipolar and CMOS
National Semiconductor contract 6-inch fab -- 1.5/0.5 micron
manufacturing CMOS and BiCMOS
Salt Lake City, Utah EPROMs, EEPROMs, ACE and USB 6-inch fab -- 1.0/0.65 micron
CMOS EPROM
Discrete power -- 2.0/0.8 micron CMOS
National Semiconductor contract EPROM -- 2.0 micron DMOS
manufacturing
Mountain View, California(1) Standard Linear products 4-inch fab -- 5.0/3.0 micron
Op Amps, Ground Fault Bipolar and CMOS
Interruptors
Bucheon, South Korea Power discrete semiconductors, 4-inch fab -- 5.0/4.0 micron
Standard analog integrated Bipolar
circuits 5-inch fab -- 2.0/0.8 micron
Bipolar and DMOS
BACK-END FACILITIES:
Penang, Malaysia Bipolar, CMOS and BiCMOS logic MDIP, SOIC, EIAJ, TSSOP, SSOP,
products 8-56 Pins
National Semiconductor assembly
and test services
Cebu, the Philippines Power and small signal discrete TO92, SOT-23, Super SOT,
National Semiconductor assembly SOT-223, TO220, TO263
and test services
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(1) We are currently in the process of transferring our analog wafer fabrication
plant from our Mountain View, California facility to our South Portland,
Maine facility. On April 23, 1999, we sold our Mountain View property for
$35.0 million. The sale price is subject to (1) a $3.5 million holdback
which will be paid to us unless the city council rejects the buyer's
application to increase its building density from 35% to 50%; and (2) a
$500,000 deposit which will be placed into an escrow account and will be
released to us upon the demolition of the existing structures on the
Mountain View property. In connection with the sale of the Mountain View
property, we have entered into an arrangement to lease back the property
until the transfer of our facility from the property is completed. We pay
monthly rent of $125,000 under the lease, which expires on December 31,
2000.
Fairchild's strategy is to have its manufacturing facilities dedicated to
its product groups. The South Portland, Maine, wafer fabrication plant and
Penang, Malaysia assembly and test facility primarily support the Logic Products
Group. The Salt Lake City, Utah wafer fabrication plant and Cebu, the
Philippines assembly and test facility primarily support the Discrete Power and
Signal Technologies Group. The Mountain View, California facility supports the
Analog and Mixed Signal Products Group. Fairchild also subcontracts out
fabrication of wafers, primarily to Tower Semiconductor, Chartered Semiconductor
and Torex Semiconductor. Certain back-end assembly and testing operations are
also subcontracted out. Primary subcontractors include Carsem, NS Electronics
(Bangkok) Ltd. and New Japan Radio Corporation.
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The Power Device Business' wafer fabrication plant in Bucheon, South Korea,
supports the entire operations of the Power Device Business. The Power Device
Business subcontracts out nearly all of its assembly and test operations to
third party vendors, primarily to Korea Micro Industry, AUK and Woosuk
Electronic Company. The Power Device Business also subcontracts certain
manufacturing services from Samsung Electronics. As a result of the Acquisition,
these services are provided under other manufacturing agreements with Samsung
Electronics.
Our manufacturing processes use many raw materials, including silicon
wafers, copper lead frames, mold compound, ceramic packages and various
chemicals and gases. We obtain our raw materials and supplies from a large
number of sources on a just-in-time basis. Although supplies for the raw
materials used by us are currently adequate, shortages could occur in various
essential materials due to interruption of supply or increased demand in the
industry.
BACKLOG
Our trade sales are made primarily pursuant to standard purchase orders
that are generally booked from one to twelve months in advance of delivery.
Backlog is influenced by several factors including market demand, pricing and
customer order patterns in reaction to product lead times. Quantities actually
purchased by customers, as well as prices, are subject to variations between
booking and delivery to reflect changes in customer needs or industry
conditions.
Fairchild sells certain products to key customers pursuant to contracts.
Contracts are annual fixed-price agreements with customers setting forth the
terms of purchase and sale of specific products. These contracts allow Fairchild
to schedule production capacity in advance and allow customers to manage their
inventory levels consistent with just-in-time principles while shortening the
cycle times required to produce ordered products. However, quantity and price
agreements under these contracts are, as a matter of industry practice,
difficult to maintain and implement. Fairchild recognizes revenue from contract
manufacturing services but does not account for these revenues on a backlog
basis. For these reasons, Fairchild believes that the amount of backlog at a
particular date is not meaningful and is not necessarily a relevant indicator of
future revenues.
The Power Device Business historically did not track backlog, but rather
negotiated pricing and delivery agreements with its customers from time to time
based on current market conditions. However, we intend to manage the backlog of
the Power Device Business in a manner consistent with the historic management of
Fairchild's backlog.
SEASONALITY
Generally, Fairchild is affected by the seasonal trends of the
semiconductor and related industries. As a result of these trends, Fairchild
typically experiences lower revenue in the third fiscal quarter, primarily due
to customer demand adjustments as a result of holiday seasons around the world.
Revenue usually has a seasonal peak in Fairchild's fourth fiscal quarter. In
Fiscal 1998, Fairchild did not experience the typical seasonality in the fourth
quarter due to decreasing customer demand primarily as a result of the Asian
financial crisis and softness in the personal computer market due to excess
inventories in the sales channels.
The Power Device Business is also affected by the seasonal trends of the
semiconductor and related industries. The Power Device Business typically
experiences lower revenues in its fourth quarter. Revenue usually has a seasonal
peak in the third quarter. In 1998, the Power Device Business did not experience
the typical seasonality in the third quarter due to market softness in the
semiconductor industry.
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COMPETITION
Markets for our products are highly competitive. Although only a few
companies compete with us in all of our product lines, we face significant
competition within each of our product lines from major international
semiconductor companies. Some of our competitors may have substantially greater
financial and other resources with which to pursue engineering, manufacturing,
marketing and distribution of their products. Competitors include manufacturers
of standard semiconductors, application-specific integrated circuits and fully
customized integrated circuits, as well as customers who develop their own
integrated circuit products.
We compete in different product lines to various degrees on the basis of
price, technical performance, product features, product system compatibility,
customized design, availability, quality and sales and technical support. Our
ability to compete successfully depends on elements both within and outside of
our control, including successful and timely development of new products and
manufacturing processes, product performance and quality, manufacturing yields
and product availability, customer service, pricing, industry trends and general
economic trends.
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
Fairchild owns rights to a number of trademarks and patents that are
important to its business. Among others, we consider Fairchild, FACT(TM) and
FAST(R) to be trademarks that are material to Fairchild's operations.
Fairchild's corporate policy is to protect proprietary products by
obtaining patents for such products when practicable. Under a technology
licensing and transfer agreement with National Semiconductor entered into in
connection with the Recapitalization, Fairchild has acquired approximately 150
U.S. patents and obtained perpetual, royalty free non-exclusive licenses on
approximately 250 of National Semiconductor's patents. Pursuant to an
acquisition agreement with Raytheon Company, Fairchild acquired over 100 patents
owned by Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., as well as licensing rights (similar to
those granted to Fairchild by National Semiconductor in the Recapitalization)
for other semiconductor-related intellectual property of Raytheon Company not
directly owned by Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. We believe that we have the right
to use all technology used in the production of our products.
Similarly, Fairchild acquired from Samsung Electronics a significant number
of licenses and patents (granted, applied for and under review for application).
Approximately 125 U.S. patents and over 1,000 Korean patents were transferred
pursuant to the Acquisition. Fairchild also received the rights to use all
relevant trademarks. See "The Transactions -- Intellectual Property and
Trademark License Agreements."
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the
countries in which we operate that regulate, among other things, air and water
emissions and discharges at or from our manufacturing facilities; the
generation, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of hazardous
materials by our company; the investigation and remediation of environmental
contamination; and the release of hazardous materials into the environment at or
from properties operated by our company and at other sites. As with other
companies engaged in like businesses, the nature of our operations exposes our
company to the risk of liabilities and claims with respect to such matters. We
believe, however, that our operations are in substantial compliance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations. Fairchild's costs to comply with
environmental regulations were immaterial in Fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998, as were
the Power Device Business' environmental compliance costs for 1996, 1997 and
1998.
Fairchild's facilities in South Portland, Maine, and, to a lesser extent,
Salt Lake City, Utah, have ongoing remediation projects to respond to certain
releases of hazardous materials that occurred prior to
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the consummation of the Recapitalization. Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, as
supplemented by certain ancillary agreements entered into in conjunction with
the Recapitalization, National Semiconductor has agreed to indemnify Fairchild
for the cost of these projects, subject to certain limitations. Based on the
historical costs of these projects, we do not believe that future remediation
costs will be material, even without the indemnity.
Fairchild's Mountain View, California, facility is listed on the National
Priorities List under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Raytheon
Company, dated December 31, 1997, Raytheon Company has retained responsibility
for, and has agreed to indemnify us with respect to, certain remediation costs
or other liabilities related to pre-acquisition contamination subject to certain
limitations.
Although we believe that the Power Device Business has no significant
environmental liabilities, Samsung Electronics has agreed to indemnify Fairchild
for certain environmental liabilities arising out of the Bucheon, South Korea
plant or the Power Device Business subject to certain limitations.
Future laws or regulations and changes in existing environmental laws or
regulations may subject our operations to different, additional or more
stringent standards. While historically the cost of compliance with
environmental laws has not had a material adverse effect on our results of
operations, business or financial condition, we cannot predict with certainty
our future costs of compliance because of changing standards and requirements.
We cannot assure you that material costs will not be incurred in connection with
the future compliance with environmental laws.
EMPLOYEES
Fairchild's worldwide workforce consisted of 6,450 full- and part-time
employees as of February 28, 1999, none of whom were represented by collective
bargaining arrangements. Of the total number of employees, 5,460 were engaged in
manufacturing and information services, 232 were engaged in marketing and sales,
528 were engaged in administration and 230 were engaged in research and
development. Of the total number of employees, 3,201 or 50% were employed in the
Logic Products Group, 2,624 or 41% were employed in the Discrete Power and
Signal Technologies Group, 371 or 5% were employed in the Analog, Mixed Signal
and Non-Volatile Memory Products Group and 254 or 4% were employed in corporate
or centralized sales and marketing activities. Fairchild believes that its
relations with its employees are satisfactory.
The Power Device Business' worldwide workforce consisted of approximately
1,455 full- and part-time employees as of February 28, 1999, none of whom were
represented by collective bargaining arrangements. Of the total number of
employees, 910 were engaged in production, 65 were engaged in marketing and
sales, 264 were engaged in administration and 216 were engaged in research and
development. In connection with the Acquisition, we retained all of the
employees of the Power Device Business.
Fairchild Korea sponsors a Power Device Business Labor Council consisting
of seven representatives from the non-management workforce and seven members of
the management workforce. The Labor Council, under the Act Regarding Promotion
of Employee Participation and Cooperation, is recognized as a representative of
the workforce for the purposes of consultation and cooperation only. The Labor
Council therefore has no right to take a work action or to strike and is not
party to any labor or collective bargaining agreements with Fairchild Korea.
Management of the Power Device Business believes that its relations with its
employees and the Labor Council are satisfactory.
PROPERTIES
In the United States, Fairchild's corporate headquarters as well as certain
manufacturing and warehouse operations are located in approximately 240,000
square feet of space in properties owned by
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Fairchild in South Portland, Maine. Additional manufacturing, warehouse and
office facilities are housed in approximately 300,000 square feet and 120,000
square feet of space in properties in Salt Lake City, Utah, which Fairchild
owns, and Mountain View, California, which Fairchild leases, respectively.
Additional office and manufacturing space is located in leased facilities in
Sunnyvale, California and San Diego, California.
Fairchild is currently in the process of transferring its analog wafer
fabrication plant from its Mountain View, California facility to its South
Portland, Maine facility. On April 23, 1999, Fairchild sold its Mountain View
property for approximately $35.0 million. The sale price is subject to (1) a
$3.5 million holdback which will be paid to Fairchild unless the city council
rejects the buyer's application to increase its building density from 35% to
50%; and (2) a $500,000 deposit which will be placed into an escrow account and
will be released to Fairchild upon the demolition of the existing structures on
the Mountain View property. In connection with the sale of the Mountain View
property, Fairchild has entered into an agreement to lease back the property
until the transfer of its facility from the property is completed. We pay
monthly rent of $125,000 under the lease, which expires on December 31, 2000.
In Asia, Fairchild owns or leases approximately 397,000 square feet and
170,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space in Penang, Malaysia,
and Cebu, the Philippines, respectively. Leases affecting the facilities in
Penang, Malaysia, and Cebu, the Philippines, are generally in the form of
long-term ground leases, with Fairchild owning improvements on the land. The
initial terms of these leases will expire beginning in 2014. In some cases
Fairchild has the option to renew the lease term, while in others Fairchild has
the option to purchase the leased premises. We lease additional warehouse space
in Singapore.
We maintain regional sales offices in leased space in Swindon, England,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Japan. In addition, we maintain smaller sales
offices in leased space around the world.
The Power Device Business' corporate headquarters as well as certain
manufacturing operations are located in approximately 766,000 square feet of
space in properties owned by the Power Device Business in Bucheon, South Korea.
See "-- Manufacturing."
We believe that our facilities around the world, whether owned or leased,
are well-maintained. Our manufacturing facilities contain sufficient productive
capacity to meet its needs for the foreseeable future.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. We believe there is no litigation pending that
could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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THE TRANSACTIONS
The following contains summaries of certain agreements which we entered
into in connection with the Acquisition. The descriptions in the summaries of
the terms and provisions of the agreements are not complete, and you should read
the agreements themselves, copies of which have been filed as exhibits to, or
incorporated by reference in, the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part.
BUSINESS TRANSFER AGREEMENT
The Business Transfer Agreement provided for the sale from Samsung
Electronics to Fairchild Korea, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fairchild
Semiconductor, of substantially all of the assets and the assumption of certain
of the liabilities of the Power Device Business for a purchase price of
approximately $406.8 million, net of purchase price adjustments based on the
working capital of the Power Device Business upon consummation of the
Acquisition and an income payment Samsung Electronics made to Fairchild Korea
upon consummation of the Acquisition.
The assets purchased by Fairchild Korea include, among other things, land,
a manufacturing plant and other buildings in Bucheon, South Korea, as well as,
with some exceptions and limitations, all of the manufacturing equipment,
inventory, motor vehicles, contractual rights and obligations, governmental
permits and licenses and all other assets used to conduct the Power Device
Business. In addition, the purchased assets included all of the patents,
trademarks, mask works, copyrights and other intellectual property used
primarily in the Power Device Business. Samsung retained a co-ownership interest
in certain assembly and test patents. Intellectual property which is used in
connection with the Power Device Business, but which is also used by other
affiliated Samsung companies, is licensed to Fairchild Korea by Samsung
Electronics. See "-- Intellectual Property and Trademark License Agreements."
Fairchild Korea did not assume liabilities incurred by or relating to the
Power Device Business on or prior to consummation of the Acquisition, except for
liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of business and certain income tax
liabilities as discussed below. The agreement provides that Samsung Electronics
will indemnify Fairchild Korea for those and certain other excluded liabilities
as well as for environmental liabilities of the Power Device Business. Samsung
Electronics' liability under the environmental indemnity, together with certain
other indemnification claims under the agreement, is limited to $150.0 million.
Samsung Electronics will also indemnify Fairchild Korea, for a period of three
years after consummation of the Acquisition, for damages that result from
certain third-party claims that the products of the Power Device Business
infringe patents owned by those third parties that were issued before
consummation of the Acquisition. This separate patent infringement indemnity is
subject to certain limitations and conditions. For example, it does not apply if
the infringement claim would have been avoided were it not for a post-closing
product design change by Fairchild Korea. Samsung Electronics' liability under
the patent indemnity provision is limited to $40.0 million.
The agreement provides that the economic benefit or detriment of the Power
Device Business inure to Fairchild Korea as of January 1, 1999. In connection
with this provision, Samsung Electronics agreed to pay Fairchild Korea an amount
equal to the net income before income taxes of the Power Device Business from
January 1, 1999 to March 15, 1999, and half the net income before income taxes
from March 15, 1999 to the date the Acquisition was consummated. Accordingly,
the agreement provides that Fairchild Korea assume liabilities for income taxes
of the Power Device Business, with respect to amounts received, for the same
period.
Under the agreement, Fairchild Korea agreed to offer employment to all
Power Device Business employees in South Korea and to provide, either itself or
through the Transitional Services Agreement, employee benefits comparable to
those provided by Samsung Electronics at the time of consummation of the
Acquisition. The agreement also contains a provision that forbids Samsung
Electronics, subject to certain limitations, from competing with the Power
Device Business for a period of five years after
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consummation of the Acquisition. In addition, both Samsung Electronics and
Fairchild Korea have agreed that, for one year following consummation of the
Acquisition, neither of them will solicit any director, officer or employee of
the other party to terminate his or her employment with the other party. In case
an employee of either party seeks employment with the other without
solicitation, Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea have agreed to consult one
another before making a hiring decision.
As required by the Business Transfer Agreement, Samsung Electronics and
Fairchild Korea have entered into the Intellectual Property License Agreement,
the Transitional Services Agreement, the Assembly and Test Services Agreements,
the Trademark License Agreement, the Foundry Sale Agreement, the Product Supply
Agreement, the EPI Services Agreement, the Photo Mask Supply Agreement and an
employment agreement with Dr. Deok J. Kim, Vice President and General Manager of
the Power Device Business.
In connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, we, Fairchild Korea
and Samsung Electronics entered into a closing agreement providing, among other
things, for certain post-consummation filings, mechanisms for determining
purchase price adjustments and confirming the agreed-upon schedules to the
Business Transfer Agreement.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Under the Intellectual Property License Agreement, Samsung Electronics
non-exclusively licensed to Fairchild Korea certain patent, copyright and mask
work rights that are used in connection with the Power Device Business, but that
were not transferred to Fairchild Korea under the Business Transfer Agreement.
The licensed rights include certain rights to intellectual property of Samsung
Electronics as well as rights to certain intellectual property used in the Power
Device Business under licenses granted by third parties, in each case to the
extent Samsung Electronics has the right to grant a license without obligation
or accounting to others. Licensed patent rights include rights to design,
develop, make, have made, use, offer for sale, import, package, sell or modify
any product of the Power Device Business that is under design or development or
being manufactured or sold by the Power Device Business on the date of the
Acquisition, as well as similar rights with respect to derivative products that
are designed for the Power Device Business and embody technologies assigned or
licensed to Fairchild Korea in the Acquisition. Samsung Electronics also
sublicensed to Fairchild Korea rights to certain software necessary for the
operation of the Power Device Business, for the life of Samsung Electronics'
license for that software.
For patents and other intellectual property that were transferred to
Fairchild Korea under the Business Transfer Agreement, Fairchild Korea has
non-exclusively licensed back to Samsung Electronics certain rights to such
intellectual property, to the extent Samsung Electronics needs such rights to
fulfill obligations to third parties under existing agreements, or to prosecute
or defend infringement and other claims of third parties arising in connection
with the Power Device Business prior to the Acquisition.
Under the Trademark License Agreement, Samsung Electronics has licensed
Fairchild Korea to continue to use certain of Samsung Electronics' trademarks on
Power Device Business products, and to use part numbers and other proprietary
identification systems in the Power Device Business as long as necessary for up
to ten years to avoid retooling, requalification of existing products or
customer disruption. Fairchild Korea has agreed to use its good faith efforts to
discontinue using Samsung Electronics' trademarks and to replace them with
Fairchild's trademarks and identification numbers. As Fairchild Korea's use of
Samsung Electronics trademarks is discontinued, its rights under the Trademark
License Agreement will terminate.
TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Under the Transitional Services Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed
to provide a number of business support services to Fairchild Korea that assist
the Power Device Business' conversion into an
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indirect subsidiary of Fairchild. The agreement requires Samsung Electronics to
provide Fairchild Korea, for up to three years following the Acquisition,
logistics, purchasing, sales, personnel, financial services, intellectual
property administration and other services that have been provided to the Power
Device Business by Samsung Electronics or its sales subsidiaries and that were
necessary to operate the Power Device Business during calendar year 1998.
Information technology services are provided under a separate agreement between
Fairchild Korea and Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. The Transitional Services Agreement
requires services to be provided at a cost per service consistent with costs
charged to the Power Device Business during calendar year 1998, subject to
adjustments for inflation and before accounting for the effects of currency
exchange rate changes. Fairchild Korea has the right to terminate any given
service under the Transitional Services Agreement upon 90 days' notice. Under
the Transitional Services Agreement, Samsung Electronics bears any costs of
Fairchild Korea separating from the provided services, except for the costs of
any third-party assistance, which will be shared equally by Samsung Electronics
and Fairchild Korea, and costs of Fairchild Holdings' or our company's
personnel, which will be borne by Fairchild. Samsung Electronics will invoice
Fairchild Korea monthly for services provided under the Transitional Services
Agreement.
MANUFACTURING AGREEMENTS
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea have entered into several
manufacturing agreements, including a Product Supply Agreement pursuant to which
Fairchild Korea has agreed to supply products to Samsung Electronics, a Foundry
Sale Agreement pursuant to which Fairchild Korea has agreed to provide foundry
manufacturing services for Samsung Electronics, Assembly and Test Services
Agreements pursuant to which Samsung Electronics and one of its subsidiaries
have agreed to provide assembly and test services to Fairchild Korea, a Photo
Mask Supply Agreement pursuant to which Samsung Electronics has agreed to
provide mask work services for Fairchild Korea, and an EPI Services Agreement
pursuant to which Samsung Electronics has agreed to provide certain wafer
fabrication services for Fairchild Korea.
Under the Product Supply Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed that for
three years it will purchase Power Device Business products from Fairchild Korea
at a volume level equal to 701,941,000 units per year, the average of its
purchases from the Power Device Business during 1996, 1997 and 1998. Prices
charged to Samsung Electronics under the Product Supply Agreement will be based
on prices paid by Samsung Electronics during the Power Device Business' fourth
quarter of 1998, subject to quarterly adjustment and reconciliation to reflect
changes in the worldwide market price for such products. Samsung Electronics has
also agreed that for three years it will provide Fairchild Korea with an
opportunity to match quotes of other suppliers with respect to Samsung
Electronics' needs for products manufactured by the Power Device Business, to
the extent such needs exceed Samsung Electronics' committed volume of purchases
under the agreement. Samsung Electronics' purchase commitments are conditioned
on Fairchild Korea's ability to satisfy Samsung Electronics' quality and other
specifications for the Power Device Business products. Samsung Electronics also
agreed to use its best efforts to cause affiliated Samsung companies to
designate Fairchild Korea as a preferred supplier of Power Device Business
products to the extent permissible under applicable laws and regulations.
Under the Foundry Sale Agreement, Fairchild Korea has agreed to provide
semiconductor wafer manufacturing services for Samsung Electronics for a
three-year period following consummation of the Acquisition. The agreement is
structured to provide that Fairchild Korea will earn a profit from foundry sales
to Samsung Electronics equal to 27.7 billion Won, 17.3 billion Won and 8.7
billion Won in each of the respective years of the agreement. Profits earned in
excess of each annual minimum amount will be counted toward the next year's
minimum profit amount.
Under the Assembly and Test Services Agreements, Samsung Electronics has
agreed to provide assembly and test services for Fairchild Korea at Samsung
Electronics' Onyang, South Korea facility and
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a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics has agreed to provide such services at
facilities in Suzhou, China for three years following consummation of the
Acquisition. Under separate agreements for services to be provided at each
location, the costs charged for such services should be consistent (before
accounting for the effects of currency exchange rate changes) with historical
costs charged to the Power Device Business, subject to adjustments for inflation
in the case of Suzhou and 5% annual price decreases in the case of Onyang.
Fairchild Korea has the right to terminate the Suzhou agreement at any time, and
the Onyang agreement after its second anniversary, in either case upon 90 days'
notice. Each agreement also provides that Samsung Electronics in the case of
Onyang, or its subsidiary in the case of Suzhou, and Fairchild Korea will enter
into good-faith negotiations to allow Fairchild Korea the opportunity to own or
have an interest in the assembly and test facilities at Onyang and Suzhou.
Under the Photo Mask Supply Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed to
supply masks, which are used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing, to Fairchild
Korea for three years following consummation of the Acquisition at costs
consistent (before accounting for the effects of currency exchange rate changes)
with costs historically charged to the Power Device Business. Under the EPI
Services Agreement, Samsung Electronics has agreed to provide epitaxial
fabrication, an intermediate step in wafer manufacturing, for three years
following consummation of the Acquisition at costs consistent (before accounting
for the effects of currency exchange rate changes) with historical costs charged
to the Power Device Business, plus a 10% markup.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
persons who are members of the Board of Directors or executive officers of
Fairchild Holdings and our company. Each director of Fairchild Holdings and our
company will hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders of
Fairchild Holdings and our company, respectively, or until his successor has
been elected and qualified.
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Kirk P. Pond............................ 54 Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph R. Martin........................ 51 Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer and Director
Daniel E. Boxer......................... 53 Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer, General Counsel
and Secretary
Jerry M. Baker.......................... 47 Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Discrete Power and Signal
Technologies Group
W. Wayne Carlson........................ 57 Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Logic Products Group
Keith Jackson........................... 43 Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Analog, Mixed Signal and Non-
Volatile Memory Products Group
Darrell Mayeux.......................... 56 Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales
and Marketing
David A. Henry.......................... 37 Vice President, Corporate Controller
Matthew W. Towse........................ 36 Vice President, Treasurer
Brian L. Halla.......................... 52 Director
William N. Stout........................ 60 Director
Richard M. Cashin, Jr................... 46 Director
Paul C. Schorr IV....................... 32 Director
Ronald W. Shelly........................ 55 Director
</TABLE>
Kirk P. Pond, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Pond has been the President of the Company since June
1996. Since 1987, Mr. Pond had held several executive positions with National
Semiconductor, most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer. Prior executive management positions were with Fairchild Semiconductor
Corporation, Texas Instruments and Timex Corporation.
Joseph R. Martin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Director. Mr. Martin has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company since June 1996. Mr. Martin had held several senior
financial positions with National Semiconductor since 1989, most recently as
Vice President of Finance, Worldwide Operations. Prior to joining National
Semiconductor, Mr. Martin was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of VTC Incorporated.
Daniel E. Boxer, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer,
General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Boxer joined the Company in March 1997. He
has practiced law for 27 years and since
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1975 had been a partner at the law firm of Pierce Atwood, Portland, Maine. His
practice at Pierce Atwood included advising many large manufacturing companies,
including the Company, on business, governmental, legal compliance and
environmental issues. He was most recently a senior partner and Chairman of the
firm's Management Committee.
Jerry M. Baker, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Discrete
Power and Signal Technologies Group. Mr. Baker has been Executive Vice
President and General Manager, Discrete Power and Signal Technologies Group,
since December 1996. He has spent more than 24 years in a variety of engineering
and management positions within National Semiconductor, most recently as Vice
President and General Manager, Discrete Products Divisions.
W. Wayne Carlson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Logic
Products Group. Mr. Carlson has been Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Logic Products Group, since June 1996. He has 32 years of prior
engineering and management experience with National Semiconductor and Fairchild,
most recently as Vice President and General Manager, Data Management Division.
Keith Jackson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Analog, Mixed
Signal and Non-Volatile Memory Products Group. Mr. Jackson joined the Company
in March 1998. He has over 20 years of semiconductor industry experience. Most
recently, Mr. Jackson was President of TriTech Microelectronics in Singapore, a
manufacturer of analog and mixed signal products, which he joined in 1996. Prior
to that, he worked for National Semiconductor for 10 years, most recently as
Vice President and General Manager of the Analog and Mixed Signal division. He
has also held various marketing and engineering positions at National
Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.
Darrell Mayeux, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Mr.
Mayeux has been Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing since
November 1996. He had been with National Semiconductor since 1992 as Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for Logic Products Group. He previously held
engineering, marketing and general management positions with Texas Instruments
and Philips.
David A. Henry, Vice President, Corporate Controller. Mr. Henry has been
Corporate Controller since December 1996. Previously, he had been with National
Semiconductor for eight years, and held various financial management positions,
most recently as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Fairchild
Business of National Semiconductor. Mr. Henry previously worked for Amfac, Inc.
as well as Ernst and Whinney, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Matthew W. Towse, Vice President, Treasurer. Mr. Towse became Treasurer in
March 1997. He had been with National Semiconductor for six years and has held
various financial management positions, most recently as Controller for the
Fairchild plant in South Portland, Maine. Mr. Towse previously worked for Ernst
& Young and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Brian L. Halla, Director. Mr. Halla became a Director upon consummation of
the Recapitalization. He had been employed by National Semiconductor since 1996,
serving as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. From
1988 to 1996, he was employed by LSI Logic Corporation, where he was (in reverse
chronological order) Executive Vice President, LSI Logic Products; Senior Vice
President and General Manager, Microprocessor/DSP Products Group; and Vice
President, General Manager, Microprocessor Products Group.
William N. Stout, Director. Mr. Stout became a Director in March 1997. He
has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Holding Company, LLC
and Sterling's subsidiaries since 1988. Sterling is engaged, through
subsidiaries including Trompeter Electronics Inc. and Semflex, Inc., in the
manufacture and sale of coaxial connectors, coaxial cable and coaxial cable
assemblies. From 1985 to 1988, Mr. Stout was a private investor and consultant.
From 1979 to 1985, Mr. Stout was President and
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Chief Executive Officer of Lundy Electronics & Systems, which manufactured
electronic products and systems.
Richard M. Cashin, Jr., Director. Mr. Cashin became a Director in March
1997. He has been employed by Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd. since 1980, and has
been President since 1994. Mr. Cashin is a director of Lifestyle Furnishings
International, Euramax International plc, Delco Remy International, Gerber
Childrenswear, MSX International, IPC Information Systems and Titan Wheel
International.
Paul C. Schorr IV, Director. Mr. Schorr became a Director in March 1997.
He has been employed by and been a Vice President of Citicorp Venture Capital
Ltd. since 1996. Prior to joining Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd., Mr. Schorr was
employed by McKinsey & Company, Inc. from 1993 to 1996 (in reverse chronological
order) as an engagement manager and an associate. He is a director of KEMET
Corporation and Sybron Chemical.
Ronald W. Shelly, Director. Mr. Shelly became a Director in June 1998.
Until January 31, 1999, he was employed by Solectron Texas, an electronic
manufacturing services company, where he served as its President from April 1996
until April 1999 when he retired. He currently serves as a consultant to
Solectron. Mr. Shelly has more than 30 years experience in the semiconductor
industry. Prior to joining Solectron, he was employed by Texas Instruments for
30 years, most recently as Executive Vice President, Custom Manufacturing
Services.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AND ARRANGEMENTS
Certain of our non-employee directors receive cash compensation for their
services as a director. Messrs. Stout and Shelly receive $15,000 per year, plus
$1,000 for meetings attended in person and $500 for meetings attended by
teleconference. Messrs. Halla, Cashin and Schorr are not compensated for their
services as directors. We do not pay our employee directors any fees or
additional compensation for service as members of our Board. We reimburse all
our directors for expenses incurred in attending our Board meetings.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain summary information concerning the
compensation received by our Chief Executive Officer and our four other most
highly compensated executive officers relating to services rendered during
Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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LONG TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
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NUMBER OF
FISCAL STOCK OPTIONS ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS (IN SHARES)(1) COMPENSATION(2)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Kirk P. Pond(3)................................. 1998 $449,994 $435,969 -- $ 39,844
Chairman of the Board of Directors, 1997 424,624 594,382 100,000 3,018,314
President and Chief Executive Officer 1996 414,521 146,300 18,000 34,292
Joseph R. Martin................................ 1998 262,024 152,240 -- 19,818
Executive Vice President and Chief 1997 201,614 147,385 9,000 1,251,476
Financial Officer and Director 1996 181,466 68,875 7,500 7,114
Daniel E. Boxer................................. 1998 262,024 152,240 -- 254,283
Executive Vice President and Chief 1997 52,885 -- -- --
Administrative Officer, General 1996 -- -- -- --
Counsel and Secretary
W. Wayne Carlson................................ 1998 250,004 138,406 -- 17,081
Executive Vice President and General 1997 245,862 198,582 10,000 801,614
Manager, Logic Products Group 1996 234,125 64,815 7,000 8,895
Jerry M. Baker.................................. 1998 250,009 138,406 -- 12,598
Executive Vice President and General 1997 204,864 241,269 10,000 602,782
Manager, Discrete Power and Signal 1996 169,370 54,744 10,200 6,906
Technologies
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(1) All options granted were for National Semiconductor common stock pursuant to
National Semiconductor's Stock Option Plan. We did not assume National
Semiconductor's obligations under its Stock Option Plan.
(2) Amounts shown reflect contributions and allocations to National
Semiconductor and/or Fairchild defined contribution retirement plans and the
value of insurance premiums paid by National Semiconductor and/or Fairchild
for term life insurance and disability insurance as follows: for Fiscal
1998, all amounts shown except $238,262 for Mr. Boxer representing a
one-time signing bonus. For Fiscal 1997, $18,314 for Mr. Pond; $4,289 for
Mr. Martin; $4,500 for Mr. Baker; and $4,542 for Mr. Carlson. For Fiscal
1996, all amounts shown. The remainder of the amounts shown for Fiscal 1997
are comprised of one-time retention bonuses paid by National Semiconductor
as follows: $3,000,000 to Mr. Pond; $1,247,187 to Mr. Martin; $598,282 to
Mr. Baker; and $797,072 to Mr. Carlson.
(3) In addition to the amounts disclosed in the table, Mr. Pond received, as
long-term compensation from National Semiconductor in Fiscal 1996, $311,190
in long-term incentive plan payoffs pursuant to National Semiconductor's
Performance Award Plan and, in Fiscal 1997, a severance payment from
National Semiconductor of $742,757. National Semiconductor's obligations
under the Performance Award Plan were not assumed by Fairchild.
The following table provides information with respect to the named
executive officers concerning the exercise of National Semiconductor options
during Fiscal 1998, and unexercised National Semicon-
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ductor options held as of the end of Fiscal 1998. No stock options were granted
during Fiscal 1998 under the FSC Semiconductor Stock Option Plan to the named
executive officers.
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NUMBER OF NUMBER OF VALUE OF
SHARES UNEXERCISED UNEXERCISED
ACQUIRED OPTIONS IN-THE-MONEY
ON VALUE AT FISCAL OPTIONS AT FISCAL
NAME EXERCISE(1) REALIZED(2) 1998 END 1998 END
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Kirk P. Pond....................... 94,000 $1,586,716 80,000(3) $75,000(3)(4)
Joseph R. Martin................... 22,750 176,156 -- --
Daniel E. Boxer.................... -- -- -- --
W. Wayne Carlson................... 22,375 207,063 -- --
Jerry M. Baker..................... -- -- -- --
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(1) Options exercised were for National Semiconductor common stock. The table
excludes any shares acquired under the National Semiconductor Employees
Stock Purchase Plan.
(2) Equals the market value of the underlying shares (based on the opening price
of National Semiconductor on the date of exercise) minus the exercise price.
(3) All options held by Mr. Pond were exercisable at the end of Fiscal 1998.
(4) Represents the difference between $16.875, the market price per share of
National Semiconductor common stock at fiscal year end, and the exercise
price.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS
National Semiconductor adopted the National Semiconductor Corporation
Deferred Compensation Plan shortly before the establishment of Fairchild as an
independent entity in March 1997. Under the Deferred Compensation Plan, Kirk P.
Pond, Joseph R. Martin, W. Wayne Carlson and Jerry M. Baker elected to defer
receipt of amounts that otherwise would have become payable under National
Semiconductor's Key Employee Incentive Plan, Discrete Retention Bonus Plan,
Discrete Performance Incentive Plan -- Executive Level and/or letter agreements
with National Semiconductor concerning certain payments related to the
establishment of Fairchild as an independent entity. In March 1997, Fairchild
assumed the Deferred Compensation Plan and all liabilities with respect to
payments due thereunder, and the Deferred Compensation Plan participants
released National Semiconductor from those liabilities. The Deferred
Compensation Plan is administered by the Board of Directors.
Amounts a Deferred Compensation Plan participant deferred pursuant to the
Deferred Compensation Plan were credited to an account for that participant on
the books of Fairchild and will be credited with earnings based on the
employee's election. Each Deferred Compensation Plan participant has elected
that specific portions of the earnings on his deferrals will be measured based
on the performance of Fairchild Holdings' 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding
Preferred Stock and common stock, and that a portion of the earnings on his
deferrals will be measured based on short-term U.S. Treasury obligations.
Amounts credited to a Deferred Compensation Plan participant's account also
will be paid based on the participant's election. Each participant has elected
that the portion of his account on which earnings are measured based on shares
of Fairchild Holdings' stock will be paid when such shares, if actually held,
would be redeemed, automatically or upon request, by Fairchild Holdings to the
extent that all restrictions on the transfer of such shares have lapsed.
Generally, all payments under the Deferred Compensation Plan will be made in
cash. Payments will be made in all events (1) upon our liquidation or
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dissolution; (2) upon a sale of fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity
interests in Fairchild Holdings or our company, consolidation or merger of our
company with or into another entity, or sale of all or substantially all of our
assets; (3) to the participant's beneficiary upon his death; and (4) upon the
mandatory redemption of 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock.
Payments pursuant to items (2) through (4) of the portion of any account the
earnings on which are measured based on the performance of Fairchild Holdings'
stock will only be made, however, to the extent that shares of such stock, if
actually held, would be redeemed at that time upon request. Payment to a
participant may be accelerated if the participant suffers an unforeseeable
financial emergency or severe hardship.
In March 1997, Fairchild established a grantor trust to which National
Semiconductor and Fairchild together contributed cash in an amount equal to the
aggregate amount of deferrals under the Deferred Compensation Plan as of the
closing date of the Recapitalization. The trust agreement establishing the trust
provides that such amount will be invested in specific amounts of 12% Series A
Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock and common stock.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
In March 1997, Fairchild and Sterling entered into an employment agreement
with each of Kirk P. Pond and Joseph R. Martin. Mr. Pond is employed as Chairman
of the Board of Directors and as Chief Executive Officer of our company. Mr.
Martin is employed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and
serves as a member of our Board of Directors. The respective agreements provide
for an annual base salary of $450,000 for Mr. Pond and $250,000 for Mr. Martin
(which was subsequently increased to $285,000), subject in each case to
increases at the discretion of the Board of Directors and to annual performance
bonuses in accordance with the FSC Semiconductor Corporation 1997 Executive
Officer Incentive Plan. Each agreement also provides for the executive to
receive standard Fairchild benefits. The term of each agreement is three years
subject to automatic renewal for up to two consecutive one-year terms unless, in
each case, either we or the executive gives prior notice of non-renewal. Under
each agreement, either we or the executive may terminate the agreement with or
without cause. If we terminate without cause or the executive terminates with
cause, each agreement requires us to pay the executive monthly severance
payments (approximately equal to his salary at the time of termination plus an
amount equal to incentive awards payable in the fiscal year prior to
termination) until the end of the term of the agreement or for 24 months if
longer. Each executive is subject to a non-competition covenant during the term
of his agreement and for a period of at least 24 months following termination or
expiration of the agreement.
PERSONAL SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN
We have adopted a Personal Savings and Retirement Plan, which we refer to
as our Retirement Plan, for all eligible employees who are not foreign nationals
or contract employees. The Retirement Plan includes a cash or deferred
arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code and matching
contributions under Section 401(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the
401(k) plan, participants may elect to defer from 1% to 15% of their
compensation on an after-tax basis, directing the investment of these elective
deferrals among several mutual funds. We will make quarterly matching
contributions equal to 75% of the first 6% of an employee's before-tax elective
deferral contributions for the period. Both elective deferrals and matching
contributions under the 401(k) plan will be fully vested at all times.
FAIRCHILD BENEFIT RESTORATION PLAN
We have adopted the Fairchild Benefit Restoration Plan. Under the Fairchild
Benefit Restoration Plan, certain of our employees are eligible (i) to defer on
a before-tax basis amounts over and above those they are permitted by law to
defer under Fairchild's Retirement Plan and (ii) to receive matching
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contributions from our company equal to the difference between matching
contributions received under the Retirement Plan and the matching contributions
they would have received under the Retirement Plan but for statutory limits
applicable to such contributions. Deferral and matching contributions are
credited to accounts established and maintained by our company. Interest at a
rate equal to a commonly reported rate for long-term "A"-rated corporate bonds
is credited to participants' accounts at such times as determined by the Board
of Directors which administers the Fairchild Benefit Restoration Plan. The
Fairchild Benefit Restoration Plan is an unfunded plan of deferred compensation,
and amounts payable thereunder are paid out of our general corporate assets and
are subject to the claims of our general creditors.
FAIRCHILD INCENTIVE PROGRAM
We have adopted the Fairchild Incentive Program. Under the Fairchild
Incentive Program, all of our regular full-and part-time employees (with certain
limited exceptions) are eligible to receive annual or semiannual incentive
awards. The amount of each payment is based on a given employee's "Target
Award." Under the current formulation of the Fairchild Incentive Program, the
Target Award is 5% of annual compensation for non-exempt employees, from 5% to
15% (depending on grade level) of annual compensation for exempt employees, and
up to 35% (depending on grade level) of annual compensation for certain
management-level employees. Payment awards range from 0% to 250% of the Target
Award, depending on whether we achieve certain pre-established earnings goals.
Certain participants in the Fairchild Incentive Program are eligible to defer
awards, and to the extent that the deferral option applies only to certain
Fairchild Incentive Program participants, it constitutes a separate unfunded
plan known as the Fairchild Select Employee Incentive Deferral Plan. For
participants who elect deferral, we will establish and maintain book-entry
accounts to which we shall credit deferred payments and interest equal to a
commonly reported rate for long-term "A"-rated corporate bonds. We pay deferred
amounts and accrued interest to participants upon termination or on the date
pre-selected by the participant according to the terms of the Deferral Plan. The
Compensation Committee, which is presently comprised of the entire Board of
Directors, administers the Fairchild Incentive Program and reserves the right,
among other things, not to make award payments, and to modify or amend the
Fairchild Incentive Program. The Deferral Plan is an unfunded plan of deferred
compensation, and benefits payable thereunder are paid out of our general
corporate assets and are subject to the claims of our general creditors.
FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION 1997 EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN
We adopted the FSC Semiconductor Corporation 1997 Executive Officer
Incentive Plan on March 11, 1997 and subsequently amended and restated it on
June 1, 1998. Under the Executive Officer Incentive Plan, certain of our
executive officers may be eligible to receive annual incentive awards, based on
a "Target Award" which ranges from 40% to 90% of an officer's base annual
compensation. Actual award payments range from 0% to 250% of the Target Award
depending on the extent to which we achieve or surpass certain pre-established
earnings goals. Participants may elect to defer all or any portion of an award
payment. For participants who elect deferral, we will establish and maintain
book-entry accounts, and credit cash account annually with deferred payments, as
well as interest at a rate equal to a commonly reported rate for long-term
"A"-rated corporate bonds. We will pay deferrals and accrued interest thereon to
participants upon termination or on a date pre-selected by the participant
according to the terms of the Executive Officer Incentive Plan. The Board of
Directors determines eligibility for Executive Officer Incentive Plan
participation, performance goals and other terms of the Executive Officer
Incentive Plan. To the extent of any deferrals, the Executive Officer Incentive
Plan is an unfunded plan of deferred compensation, and benefits payable
thereunder are paid out of our general corporate assets and are subject to the
claims of our general creditors.
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1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
Fairchild Holdings has adopted the 1997 Stock Option Plan. Fairchild
Holdings may grant to regular salaried officers and key employees of Fairchild
options for up to 6,084,000 shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock
under the 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended. The plan authorizes Fairchild
Holdings to grant either (i) options intended to constitute incentive stock
options under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or (ii)
non-qualified stock options. Under the 1997 Stock Option Plan, the board of
directors of Fairchild Holdings shall determine the exercise price of each
option granted. The maximum term of any option shall be ten years from the date
of grant for incentive stock options and ten years and one day from the date of
grant for non-qualified stock options. Options granted are exercisable at the
determination of the board of directors of Fairchild Holdings, and the options
currently vest ratably over approximately five years. Within any one-year
period, employees may not receive options to purchase more than 200,000 shares
of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE SAVINGS PLAN
Fairchild Holdings adopted the Employee Stock Purchase Savings Plan (the
"Savings Plan"), pursuant to which participating employees contribute a portion
of their salary, through payroll deductions, to the Savings Plan and in return
obtain an interest in the Savings Plan. The contributions to the Savings Plan
are held in trust for the benefit of the participating employees and are
invested in one or more money-market funds. In addition, participating employees
become eligible to use funds contributed to the Savings Plan to purchase, if
they so choose, shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock concurrently
and in connection with an initial public offering of such stock. Upon an initial
public offering of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock registered with the
SEC, the Savings Plan authorizes Fairchild Holdings to issue to participating
employees up to the lesser of (i) shares of such stock having an aggregate sales
price of $5.0 million and (ii) shares of such stock representing 2.5% of the
total number of shares issuable pursuant to such initial public offering. Such
shares will be offered to participating employees at a price equal to or less
than the price at which shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock are
offered to the public generally in such public offering.
POWER DEVICE BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND BENEFIT PLANS
In connection with the Acquisition, we executed employment agreements with
Dr. Deok J. Kim, Vice President and General Manager of the Power Device Business
and the head of sales and marketing of the Power Device Business and the Vice
President of the Bucheon plant.
We also provide key management of the Power Device Business, as well as all
other employees, with compensation and benefits plans comparable to those that
were in place on the date of the Acquisition. These plans consist of all legally
mandated and nationally-sponsored benefits plans such as national medical
insurance, unemployment insurance and a national pension program, as well as
privately sponsored plans such as a medical treatment guarantee program and a
personal pension contribution program. We will either continue in the Samsung
Electronics-sponsored programs that currently exist or replicate existing
Samsung Electronics programs under the sponsorship of Fairchild Korea.
In addition to the above-mentioned benefits plans, we are continuing
incentive compensation programs of the Power Device Business which existed at
the date of the Acquisition. These programs include an Individual Incentive Plan
which provides potential annual incentive compensation for key employees, a
Productivity Incentive Plan which pays semi-annually based on productivity
rankings and a Management by Objectives Incentive Plan which pays semi-annually
based on reaching certain EBITDA goals (as defined in the plan). These incentive
plans make incentive payments available in multiples of the employee's monthly
base salary, with varying caps on the payments available under the various
plans, so that an employee can earn a maximum of 200% of monthly base salary
under any one
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plan. Under all of the various incentive plans, the average employee will
receive approximately six months of pay in the form of incentive payments during
a fiscal year.
OWNERSHIP OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
security ownership of Fairchild Holdings' 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding
Preferred Stock and of each holder of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of
Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock (its only voting class of stock), each
director and each executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table, and
all directors and officers as a group, as of March 31, 1999.
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12% SERIES A
CUMULATIVE FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS
COMPOUNDING CLASS A COMMON CLASS B COMMON
PREFERRED STOCK STOCK (1) STOCK (2)
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NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT
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Sterling Holding Company, LLC................. 53,113 75.9% 14,212,000 48.1% 28,396,000 85.1%
c/o Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
333 Western Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106(3)(4)
National Semiconductor Corporation............ 11,667 16.7% 4,380,000 14.8% 4,980,000 14.9%
2900 Semiconductor Drive
Santa Clara, California 95052(5)
Kirk P. Pond.................................. -- -- 3,275,836 11.1% -- --
c/o Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
333 Western Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106.
Joseph R. Martin.............................. -- -- 1,637,920 5.5% -- --
c/o Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
333 Western Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106.
H.M. Payson & Co., Trustee.................... 4,582 6.5% 435,520 1.5% -- --
of the Fairchild NSC Deferred
Compensation Plan Trust
P.O. Box 31
Portland, Maine 04112.
Daniel E. Boxer............................... -- -- 668,208 2.3% -- --
Jerry M. Baker................................ -- -- 668,208 2.3% -- --
W. Wayne Carlson.............................. -- -- 668,208 2.3% -- --
Brian L. Halla(5)............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
William N. Stout(3)........................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Richard M. Cashin............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Paul C. Schorr IV............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Ronald W. Shelly.............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
All directors and executive officers as a
group (11 persons)(6)....................... 332 0.5% 7,670,108 25.9% -- --
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(1) Does not include shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock upon
conversion of Fairchild Holdings Class B Common Stock.
(2) Does not include shares of Fairchild Holdings Class B Common Stock issuable
upon conversion of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock.
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(3) William N. Stout, who is one of our directors, is affiliated with Sterling,
in the capacities described under "Management -- Directors and Executive
Officers." In those capacities he may be deemed to beneficially own the
shares held of record by Sterling. Mr. Stout disclaims ownership of such
shares.
(4) Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd. owns an interest in Sterling. Salomon Smith
Barney, one of the Initial Purchasers, is an affiliate of Citicorp Venture
Capital Ltd. Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P., the general partner of which
is an affiliate of Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd., contributed $50.0 million
in cash to Fairchild Holdings in exchange for a 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note
Due 2008 and a warrant to purchase 3,538,228 shares of the common stock of
Fairchild Holdings. Fairchild Holdings contributed the $50.0 million from
Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P. to us as a capital contribution.
(5) Brian L. Halla, who is one of our directors, is affiliated with National
Semiconductor in the capacities described under "Management -- Directors and
Executive Officers." In those capacities he may be deemed to beneficially
own the shares held of record by National Semiconductor. Mr. Halla disclaims
ownership of such shares.
(6) Does not include shares held for the benefit of executive officers by H.M.
Payson & Co., trustee of the Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation Deferred
Compensation Plan Trust. Under the terms of that trust, the executive
officers do not beneficially own the shares held for their benefit under the
meaning of the Securities Act. See "Deferred Compensation Agreements."
12% SERIES A CUMULATIVE COMPOUNDING PREFERRED STOCK
Fairchild Holdings authorized 70,000 shares of redeemable preferred stock
at a par value of $.01, all of which are designated as 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock. The 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred
Stock has a stated value of $1,000 per share and is entitled to annual dividends
when, as and if declared, which dividends will be cumulative, whether or not
earned or declared, and will accrue at a rate of 12%, compounding annually. At
May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, 70,000 shares were issued and outstanding. The
total liquidation value of the shares outstanding at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997, was in the amounts of $80.5 million and $71.8 million, respectively. The
vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, is required to (i)
create, authorize or issue any other class or series of stock entitled to a
preference prior to the 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock upon
any dividend or distribution or any liquidation, distribution of assets,
dissolution or winding up of Fairchild Holdings, or increase the authorized
amount of any such other class or series, or (ii) amend Fairchild Holdings'
Certificate of Incorporation if such amendment would adversely affect the
relative rights and preferences of the holders of the 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock. Except as described in the immediately preceding
sentence or as otherwise required by law, the 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock is not entitled to vote. Fairchild Holdings may not
pay any dividend upon (except for a dividend payable in Junior Stock, as defined
below), or redeem or otherwise acquire shares of, capital stock junior to the
12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (including Fairchild
Holdings Common Stock) ("Junior Stock") unless all cumulative dividends on the
12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock have been paid in full. Upon
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Fairchild Holdings, holders of 12%
Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of
the legally available assets of Fairchild Holdings, before any amount shall be
paid to holders of Junior Stock, an amount equal to $1,000 per share of 12%
Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock, plus all accrued and unpaid
dividends to the date of final distribution. If such available assets are
insufficient to pay the holders of the outstanding shares of 12% Series A
Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock in full, such assets, or the proceeds
thereof, will be distributed ratably among such holders. The 12% Series A
Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock is not mandatorily redeemable prior to
the maturity of the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note (as defined), which will be one
year after the maturity of the Notes. The 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding
Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable in 2009. Fairchild Holdings may
optionally redeem, in whole or in part, the 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding
Preferred Stock at any time at a price per share of $1,000, plus accrued and
unpaid dividends to the date of redemption.
At the option of Fairchild Holdings, the 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock may be exchanged for junior subordinated debentures
of Fairchild Holdings. The face value of such
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junior subordinated debentures shall be (i) $1,000 per share of 12% Series A
Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock exchanged, plus (ii) all accrued but
unpaid dividends on such stock to the date of exchange. Their maturity date will
be the same as the mandatory redemption date of the 12% Series A Cumulative
Compounding Preferred Stock, and they shall bear interest at a rate equal to the
lesser of 12% and the maximum interest rate permitted to be deducted as accrued
under the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
FAIRCHILD HOLDINGS COMMON STOCK
On January 5, 1998, the board of directors of Fairchild Holdings approved a
four-for-one common stock split in the form of a stock dividend. Stockholders
received three additional shares for each share held. Such distribution was made
on April 29, 1998 to stockholders of record on that date. All share amounts in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been restated to
retroactively reflect the split.
As approved by stockholders on April 24, 1998, Fairchild Holdings has
authorized 160,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $.01 per share
(the "Fairchild Holdings Common Stock"), divided into two classes consisting of
80,000,000 shares of Class A Common stock (the "Fairchild Holdings Class A
Common Stock") and 80,000,000 shares of Class B Common stock (the "Fairchild
Holdings Class B Common Stock"). The holders of Fairchild Holdings Class A
Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all
matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. Except as required by law, the
holders of Fairchild Holdings Class B Common Stock have no voting rights. A
holder of either class of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock may convert any or all
of his shares into an equal number of shares of the other class of Fairchild
Holdings Common Stock provided that in the case of a conversion from Fairchild
Holdings Class B Common Stock, which is nonvoting, into Fairchild Holdings Class
A Common Stock, which is voting, such conversion would be permitted only to the
extent that the holder of shares to be converted would be permitted under
applicable law to hold the total number of shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A
Common Stock which would be held after giving effect to the conversion.
WARRANT
In connection with the Transactions, Fairchild Holdings issued to Citicorp
Mezzanine Partners, L.P. a warrant (the "Fairchild Holdings Warrant") to
purchase Fairchild Holdings Common Stock. The Fairchild Holdings Warrant
entitles the holder to purchase 3,538,228 shares of Fairchild Holdings Common
Stock from 18 months until 9 years after the issuance thereof at an exercise
price of $0.01 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances to
prevent dilution. Shares issued in connection with the Fairchild Holdings
Warrant are subject to certain registration rights, including certain limited
demand and piggyback rights. If Fairchild Holdings prepays in full the 12.5%
Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 within 18 months after the issuance thereof, the
Fairchild Holdings Warrant will not be exercisable. See "Description of Certain
Indebtedness -- 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due February 1, 2008."
STOCKHOLDERS' AGREEMENT
The stockholders of Fairchild Holdings entered into a Securities Purchase
and Holders Agreement (the "Stockholders' Agreement") containing certain
agreements among such stockholders with respect to the capital stock and
corporate governance of Fairchild Holdings and our company. Citicorp Mezzanine
Partners, L.P. will join in the Stockholders' Agreement with respect to any
shares issued in connection with the Fairchild Holdings Warrant. The following
is a summary description of the principal terms of the Stockholders' Agreement.
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Pursuant to the Stockholders' Agreement, the boards of directors of
Fairchild Holdings and our company will be composed at all times of seven
directors as follows: Mr. Pond, so long as he continues to own shares of
Fairchild Holdings Common Stock or 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred
Stock; Mr. Martin, so long as he continues to own shares of Fairchild Holdings
Common Stock or 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock; the
President of our company if either of Messrs. Pond or Martin is no longer
serving on the board of directors; if National Semiconductor so chooses, so long
as National Semiconductor continues to own shares of Fairchild Holdings Common
Stock or 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock, one individual
designated by National Semiconductor, provided that such person shall be an
executive officer of National Semiconductor reasonably acceptable to the
remaining directors; two individuals designated by Sterling; and the remaining
directors shall be such independent directors as shall be designated by
Sterling, to the extent permitted by applicable law as determined by Sterling in
its sole discretion, subject to the right of the Chief Executive Officer of our
company to veto the election of any such independent director, provided that in
the event that Sterling concludes that it is unable to designate, or elects not
to designate for any reason, one or more of such independent directors or the
election of any such independent director is not approved by the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A Common Stock,
such directorship or directorships shall not be filled by the remaining members
of the Board of Directors but shall remain vacant until the election of a
director designated by Sterling to fill such vacancy in accordance with the
Stockholders' Agreement.
The Stockholders' Agreement contains certain provisions which, with certain
exceptions, restrict the ability of the stockholders to transfer any Fairchild
Holdings Common Stock or 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock
except pursuant to the terms of the Stockholders' Agreement. If holders of more
than 50% of the Fairchild Holdings Common Stock approve the sale of Fairchild
Holdings or our company (an "Approved Sale"), each stockholder has agreed to
consent to such sale and, if such sale includes the sale of stock, each
stockholder has agreed to sell all of such stockholder's Fairchild Holdings
Common Stock and 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock on the
terms and conditions approved by holders of a majority of the Fairchild Holdings
Common Stock then outstanding. In the event Fairchild Holdings proposes to issue
and sell, other than in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement,
any shares of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock or any securities containing
options or rights to acquire any shares of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock or
any securities convertible into Fairchild Holdings Common Stock to Citicorp
Venture Capital Ltd., Sterling or any of their respective affiliates, Fairchild
Holdings must first offer to each of the other shareholders a pro rata portion
of such shares. Such preemptive rights are not applicable to the issuance of
shares of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock upon the conversion of shares of one
class of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock into shares of the other class. Subject
to certain limitations neither Sterling nor National Semiconductor, nor any of
their respective affiliates, may sell any of their shares of 12% Series A
Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock or Fairchild Holdings Common Stock
without offering the other stockholders a pro rata opportunity to participate in
such sale. In addition, the Stockholders' Agreement restricts certain
transactions between Fairchild Holdings and our company, on the one hand, and
owners of 15% or more of the Fairchild Holdings Common Stock and their
affiliates, on the other hand.
The Stockholders' Agreement also provides for certain additional
restrictions on transfer of shares by certain key employees of Fairchild, who
are parties to the Stockholders' Agreement, including the right of Fairchild
Holdings to repurchase certain shares upon termination of such stockholder's
employment prior to 2002, at a formula price, and the grant of a right of first
refusal in favor of Fairchild Holdings in the event such a key employee of our
company elects to transfer shares of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock.
Certain amendments to the Stockholders' Agreement, which were effected on
May 29, 1998, resulted in the lapse of certain risks of forfeiture by our
executive officers with respect to their stock in
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Fairchild Holdings. The lapse of such restrictions resulted in the incurrence by
such executive officers of liability for federal and state income tax. We made
loans to such executive officers in June 1998 to enable such officers to fund
such tax liabilities. These loans were in the following amounts: Kirk P. Pond --
$1,686,164; Joseph R. Martin -- $843,094; Daniel E. Boxer -- $347,060; Darrell
Mayeux -- $347,060; W. Wayne Carlson -- $347,060; and Jerry M.
Baker -- $350,600. Such loans bear interest at a rate of 6% per annum. Such
loans, including accrued but unpaid interest thereon, will be cancelled over the
four-year period following their creation, or earlier, in whole, upon the
occurrence of certain qualifying public offerings of our or Fairchild Holdings'
stock and, in part, upon the death or disability of the obligor. We have also
agreed to pay to such executive officers amounts sufficient to enable them to
discharge all tax liabilities arising out of the cancellation of such loans as
well as all tax liabilities arising out of such payments. Any such executive
officer whose employment terminates will be required to repay any uncancelled
amounts immediately.
It is anticipated that the amounts payable by our company with respect to
such executive officers' tax liabilities, assuming no repayment obligation on
the part of any executive officer and cancellation in full after 4 years, are as
follows: Kirk P. Pond -- $1,811,523; Joseph R. Martin -- $905,763; Daniel E.
Boxer -- $372,858; Darrell Mayeux -- $372,858; W. Wayne Carlson -- $372,858; and
Jerry M. Baker -- $384,287.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
In connection with their entry into the Stockholders' Agreement, Fairchild
Holdings, Sterling, certain of our key employees of Fairchild, National
Semiconductor and certain other stockholders of Fairchild Holdings entered into
a Registration Rights Agreement. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement,
upon the written request of Sterling or National Semiconductor, Fairchild
Holdings will prepare and file a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission concerning the distribution of all or part of the shares
held by Sterling or National Semiconductor and use its best efforts to cause
such registration statement to become effective. If at any time Fairchild
Holdings files a registration statement for the Fairchild Holdings Common Stock
pursuant to a request by Sterling, National Semiconductor or otherwise (other
than a registration statement on Form S-8, Form S-4 or any similar form, a
registration statement filed in connection with a share exchange or an offering
solely to Fairchild Holdings' employees or existing stockholders, or a
registration statement registering a unit offering (as defined)) (a "Qualifying
Offering"), Fairchild Holdings will use its best efforts to allow the other
parties to the Registration Rights Agreement to have their shares of Fairchild
Holdings Common Stock (or a portion of their shares under certain circumstances)
included in such offering of Fairchild Holdings Common Stock. Registration
expenses of the selling stockholders (other than underwriting fees, brokerage
fees and transfer taxes applicable to the shares sold by such stockholders or in
certain cases the fees and expenses of any accountants or other representatives
retained by a selling stockholder) will be paid by Fairchild Holdings.
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS
The following is a summary of certain indebtedness of our company and
Fairchild Holdings. To the extent such summary contains descriptions of the
Senior Credit Facilities and other loan documents, such descriptions do not
purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to such
documents, which we will provide you upon request.
SENIOR CREDIT FACILITIES
General. In connection with the Transactions, we entered into the Senior
Credit Facilities with a syndicate of certain financial institutions, as
lenders, Credit Suisse First Boston, New York Branch, as
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the Administrative Agent, Salomon Brothers Holding Company Inc, as Syndication
Agent, and ABN Amro Bank, N.V. and Fleet National Bank, as Documentation Agents.
The Senior Credit Facilities provide for up to $410.0 million of aggregate
borrowing capacity for our company, consisting of:
- a secured $100.0 million funded tranche A term loan, which we refer to as
the Tranche A Facility;
- a secured $210.0 million funded tranche B term loan, which we refer to as
the Tranche B Facility; and
- a secured $100.0 million revolving line of credit, which we refer to as
the Revolving Credit Facility, including up to $10.0 million of swingline
loans.
Use of the Senior Credit Facilities. We used the proceeds from the Tranche
A Facility and the Tranche B Facility, together with the proceeds of the sale of
the Existing Notes and the equity contribution from Fairchild Holdings, to (i)
fund the Acquisition, (ii) refinance a portion of our existing bank
indebtedness, (iii) pay related fees and expenses and (iv) fund our working
capital needs and pay Korean value added tax in connection with the Acquisition.
Guarantees; Security. Our obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities
are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Fairchild Holdings and
certain of our existing and subsequently acquired or organized domestic, and, to
the extent no adverse tax consequences will result, foreign, subsidiaries. Our
obligations and those of such guarantors under the Senior Credit Facilities are
secured by a pledge of all of our capital stock and by substantially all of the
assets of Fairchild Holdings, our company and certain of our existing and
subsequently acquired or organized domestic, and, to the extent no adverse tax
consequences will result, foreign, subsidiaries. None of our foreign
subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Credit Facilities, and the Senior Credit
Facilities are not secured by a pledge of the intercompany debt obligation of
Fairchild Korea. Less than two-thirds of the capital stock of Fairchild Korea
has been pledged to secure the Senior Credit Facilities.
Amortization; Interest; Fees; Maturity. The Tranche A Facility is subject
to certain specified amortization payments required to be made in quarterly
installments which commence on September 30, 1999 until final payment is made on
March 31, 2004. The Tranche B Facility is subject to certain specified
amortization payments required to be made in quarterly installments which
commence on September 30, 1999 until final payment is made on December 15, 2004.
The Revolving Credit Facility is available until March 31, 2004 unless
terminated earlier under certain circumstances.
Borrowings by our company under the Tranche A Facility, Tranche B Facility
and Revolving Credit Facility portions of the Senior Credit Facilities bear
interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (i) the base rate, which is
based on the prime rate most recently announced by the Administrative Agent or
the Federal Funds rate plus one-half of 1%, or (ii) the applicable London
interbank offered rate, in each case plus an applicable margin, determined by
reference to the ratio of Total Indebtedness to EBITDA (as defined in the Senior
Credit Facilities). In addition, the Senior Credit Facilities are subject to a
commitment fee of 0.50% per annum of the undrawn portion of the Revolving Credit
Facility, and letter of credit fees with respect to each letter of credit
outstanding under the Senior Credit Facilities equal to (i) the spread over
Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the Senior Credit Facilities) in effect for loans
under the Revolving Credit Facility and (ii) 0.25% per annum on the face amount
of all outstanding letters of credit.
Prepayments. The loans under the Senior Credit Facilities are required to
be prepaid with certain asset and capital stock sales and dispositions, certain
incurrences of indebtedness, certain offerings of common equity securities and
by certain percentages of our annual Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Senior
Credit Facilities). Voluntary prepayments may be made in whole or in part
without premium or penalty.
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Covenants and Events of Default. The Senior Credit Facilities contain,
among other things, covenants restricting our ability and our subsidiaries'
ability to dispose of assets, merge, pay dividends, repurchase or redeem capital
stock and indebtedness, including the Notes, incur indebtedness and guarantees,
create liens, enter into agreements with negative pledge clauses, make certain
investments or acquisitions, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, enter
into transactions with affiliates, change its business or make fundamental
changes, and otherwise restrict corporate actions. The Senior Credit Facilities
also contain a number of financial maintenance covenants.
The Senior Credit Facilities also include events of default usual for these
types of credit facilities and transactions, including but not limited to
nonpayment of principal or interest, violation of covenants, incorrectness of
representations and warranties, cross defaults and cross acceleration,
bankruptcy, material judgments, ERISA, actual or asserted invalidity of the
guarantees or the security documents and certain changes of control of our
company. The occurrence of any event of default could result in the acceleration
of the Company's and the guarantors' obligations under the Senior Credit
Facilities, which could materially and adversely affect you.
10 1/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007
We are the primary obligor on $300,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. The 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes bear
interest at a rate of 10 1/8% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 15 and
September 15 of each year.
We are required to redeem $150.0 million principal amount of 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes on March 15, 2005 and $75.0 million principal amount of
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes on March 15, 2006, in each case at a
redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, subject to our right to credit against any such redemption
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes acquired by our company otherwise than through
any such redemption. The 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are not otherwise
redeemable prior to March 15, 2002, except that, until March 15, 2000, we may
redeem, at our option, up to an aggregate of $105.0 million of the principal
amount of the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes at the redemption price set
forth in the indenture governing the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes plus
accrued interest to the date of redemption with the net proceeds of one or more
Public Equity Offerings (as defined under the indenture governing the 10 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes) if at least $150.0 million of the principal amount of
the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes remains outstanding after each such
redemption. On or after March 15, 2002, the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set
forth in the indenture governing the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes plus
accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Upon a "Change of Control" under the indenture governing the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes and subject to certain conditions, each holder of the 10 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes may require our company to repurchase the 10 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes held by such holder at 101% of the principal amount
thereof plus accrued interest to the date of repurchase.
The 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are unsecured senior subordinated
obligations of our company and are subordinated in right of payment to all
existing and future Senior Indebtedness, as defined under the indenture
governing the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, of our company. The 10 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all senior
subordinated indebtedness of our company and senior to any other subordinated
indebtedness of our company.
The payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest on the 10 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior
subordinated basis by Fairchild Holdings and the subsidiary guarantors. The
guaranties by Fairchild Holdings and the subsidiary guarantors are subordinated
to all existing and future Senior Indebtedness of such parties, including
Fairchild Holdings' and the
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subsidiary guarantors' guaranties of our obligations under the Senior Credit
Facilities. Fairchild Holdings currently conducts no business and has no
significant assets other than our capital stock, all of which will be pledged to
secure Fairchild Holdings' obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities. The
guaranty of Fairchild Holdings or a subsidiary guarantor, as the case may be,
may be released upon a sale of Fairchild Holdings or a subsidiary guarantor, as
the case may be, or upon repayment or defeasance of the 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes in each case as permitted by the indenture governing the
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes.
The indenture governing the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes contains
restrictive covenants substantially identical to those contained in the
Indenture governing the Notes, including covenants that limit, among other
things, (i) the incurrence of additional debt by our company and our
subsidiaries, (ii) the payment of dividends on our capital stock and the
purchase, redemption or retirement of capital stock or subordinated
indebtedness, (iii) investments, (iv) certain transactions with affiliates, (v)
sales of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries and (vi) certain
consolidations, mergers and transfers of assets. The indenture governing the
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes also prohibits certain restrictions on
distributions from subsidiaries. See "Description of the Notes" for a more
complete description of such provisions.
11.74% SUBORDINATED NOTE DUE MARCH 14, 2008
In connection with the Recapitalization, Fairchild Holdings issued to
National Semiconductor the 11.74% Subordinated Note Due March 14, 2008 (the
"Fairchild Holdings PIK Note") in the original principal amount of $77.0
million. The Fairchild Holdings PIK Note will mature in 2008 and bears interest
at an annual rate equal to 11.74%. During Fiscal 1998, National Semiconductor
sold its interest in the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note to a number of financial
institutions. To the extent any Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt (as defined)
prohibits Fairchild Holdings from paying interest due on the Fairchild Holdings
PIK Note in cash, such interest shall be paid by adding such interest to the
then outstanding principal amount of the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note. Such
amount shall accrue interest as a portion of the principal amount of the
Fairchild Holdings PIK Note from the applicable interest payment date. Fairchild
Holdings may redeem the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note at any time in whole or in
part at 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to
the date of redemption. In addition, upon a "change in control" Fairchild
Holdings will be required to redeem the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note at the same
price subject to certain conditions. The Fairchild Holdings PIK Note contains
certain covenants in favor of the holder (the "Holder") including, but not
limited to: (i) restrictions on the payment by Fairchild Holdings of dividends
and the purchase, redemption or prepayment by Fairchild Holdings and its
subsidiaries of its capital stock or indebtedness which is, by its terms or by
operation of law, ranks pari passu or junior in right of payment to the
Fairchild Holdings PIK Note and (ii) restrictions (except for restrictions with
respect to debt that is senior to the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note) on
subsidiaries entering into agreements (other than with respect to the Fairchild
Holdings PIK Note) restricting their ability to pay dividends or make certain
other distributions to Fairchild Holdings or any subsidiary of Fairchild
Holdings. The Fairchild Holdings PIK Note will be subordinated to Fairchild
Holdings' obligations (including guarantees, if any, from time to time) under
the Senior Credit Facilities and the Notes and is subordinated to Fairchild
Holdings' obligations under the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and certain
other indebtedness of Fairchild Holdings, other than indebtedness which by its
terms is pari passu or junior in right of payment to the Fairchild Holdings PIK
Note (the "Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt"). Until such Fairchild Holdings
Senior Debt is paid in full, Fairchild Holdings may not make any payment of
principal or interest to the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note Holder: (i) if such
Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt has not been paid in full, following the maturity
of any Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt (either by lapse, acceleration or
otherwise); (ii) following a payment default on Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt
or (iii) following a nonpayment default on Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt (until
(a) such non-payment default shall have been cured or waived, (b) certain
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events of default under the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note shall have occurred, (c)
the Senior Credit Facilities, 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes or Notes shall
have become due and payable upon acceleration or (d) 180 days shall have elapsed
after notice of such non-payment default has been received by Fairchild
Holdings). Except for certain events of bankruptcy, the consent of Fairchild
Holdings PIK Note Holders holding 25% or more of the principal amount of the
Fairchild Holdings PIK Note is required to accelerate the payment of principal
upon an event of default. If any Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt is outstanding
at the time of an acceleration of the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note, the Fairchild
Holdings PIK Note will become due and payable upon the earlier of acceleration
of such Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt or thirty days following notice of
acceleration of the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note being given to the agent for
Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt holders. An event of default under the Fairchild
Holdings PIK Note will include, among other things, failure to pay principal or
interest when due, failure to comply with the material terms of the Fairchild
Holdings PIK Note following notice, failure to pay certain material indebtedness
of Fairchild Holdings and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.
12.5% SUBORDINATED PIK NOTE DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2008
In connection with the Transactions, Fairchild Holdings issued to Citicorp
Mezzanine Partners, L.P. the 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 in the
original principal amount of $50.0 million. The 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due
2008 will mature on February 1, 2008 and bears interest at an annual rate equal
to 12.5%. To the extent any Fairchild Holdings Senior Debt prohibits Fairchild
Holdings from paying interest due on the 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 in
cash, such interest shall be paid by adding such interest to the then
outstanding principal amount of the 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008. Such
amount shall accrue interest as a portion of the principal amount of the 12.5%
Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 from the applicable interest payment date. The
12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 is subordinated to Fairchild Holdings'
obligations (including guarantees, if any, from time to time) under the Senior
Credit Facilities, the Notes, our 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and certain
other indebtedness of Fairchild Holdings, other than indebtedness which by its
terms is pari passu or junior in right of payment to the 12.5% Subordinated PIK
Note Due 2008, including the Fairchild Holdings PIK Note. The 12.5% Subordinated
PIK Note Due 2008 contains certain covenants in favor of the holder that are no
more burdensome, in any material respect, to the Company than the covenants of
the Company under the Notes. Fairchild Holdings may prepay the 12.5%
Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 at any time in whole or in part at 100% of the
principal amount thereof plus (a) accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
prepayment and (b) certain prepayment premiums, including a premium payable if
the note is prepaid within 18 months after its issuance. If Fairchild Holdings
prepays in full the 12.5% Subordinated PIK Note Due 2008 within 18 months after
the issuance thereof, the Fairchild Holdings Warrant will not become
exercisable. See "Ownership of Capital Stock -- Warrant."
DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES
GENERAL
Fairchild issued the Existing Notes under the Indenture between itself and
United States Trust Company of New York, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The terms
of the Indenture apply to the Existing Notes and to the Exchange Notes for which
you may tender your Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer (all such
Notes being collectively referred to in this section as the "Notes"). The terms
of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the
Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "Trust Indenture
Act").
Certain terms used in this description are defined under the caption
"-- Certain Definitions." In this description, the word "Company" refers only to
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and not to any of its subsidiaries.
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The following description is only a summary of the material provisions of
the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement. We urge you to read the
Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement because they, and not this
description, define your rights as holders of these Notes. You may request
copies of these agreements at our address set forth under "Where You Can Find
More Information."
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES
THE NOTES
These Notes:
- are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of the Company;
- are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Senior
Indebtedness of the Company;
- are senior in right of payment to any future Subordinated Obligations of
the Company; and
- are subject to registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement.
THE GUARANTIES
The Fairchild Holdings Guaranty and each Subsidiary Guaranty:
- unconditionally guarantee the obligations of the Company under the Notes;
and
- are senior subordinated obligations of Fairchild Holdings and the
relevant Subsidiary Guarantor, as the case may be.
PRINCIPAL, MATURITY AND INTEREST
The Company issued the Notes initially in the principal amount of $300.0
million. The Company issued the Notes in denominations of $1,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000. The Notes will mature on October 1, 2007. Subject to our
compliance with the covenant described under the caption "-- Certain
Covenants -- Limitation on Indebtedness," we are permitted to issue more Notes
under the Indenture in an unlimited principal amount ("Additional Notes"). Any
such Additional Notes that are actually issued will be treated as issued and
outstanding Notes (and as the same class as the initial Notes) for all purposes
of the Indenture and this "Description of the Notes," unless the context
indicates otherwise.
Interest on these Notes will accrue at the rate of 10 3/8% per annum and
will be payable semiannually in arrears on April 1 and October 1, commencing on
October 1, 1999. The Company will make each interest payment to the holders of
record of these Notes on the immediately preceding March 15 and September 15. We
will pay interest on overdue principal at 1% per annum in excess of the above
rate and will pay interest on overdue installments of interest at such higher
rate to the extent lawful.
Interest on these Notes will accrue from the date of original issuance or,
if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most recently paid.
Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve
30-day months.
Additional interest may accrue on the Notes in certain circumstances
pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement.
OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
Except as set forth below, we will not be entitled to redeem the Notes at
our option prior to April 1, 2003.
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On and after April 1, 2003, we will be entitled at our option to redeem all
or a portion of these Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice,
at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set
forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the applicable
redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on April 1 in
the years indicated below:
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YEAR PERCENTAGE
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2003........................................................ 105.188%
2004........................................................ 103.458
2005........................................................ 101.729
2006 and thereafter......................................... 100.000
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In addition, prior to April 1, 2002, we may at our option on one or more
occasions redeem Notes (which includes Additional Notes, if any) in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes
(which includes Additional Notes, if any) originally issued at a redemption
price of 110 3/8% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest thereon, if any, to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds
from one or more Public Equity Offerings; provided, however, that:
(1) at least 65% of such aggregate principal amount of Notes (which
includes Additional Notes, if any) remains outstanding immediately
after the occurrence of each such redemption (other than Notes held,
directly or indirectly, by the Company or its Affiliates); and
(2) each such redemption occurs within 90 days after the date of the
related Public Equity Offering.
SPECIAL REDEMPTION; ESCROW OF OFFERING PROCEEDS
In the event that (1) the Acquisition of the Power Device Business had not
been consummated and (2) Samsung Electronics had not received in cash the full
purchase price for the Acquisition, in each case on or prior to April 23, 1999,
Fairchild would have been required to redeem the Notes (the "Special
Redemption") at a redemption price (the "Special Redemption Price") of 100% of
the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon
(subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant date to receive
interest due on such date) to the date of redemption (the "Special Redemption
Date"). We would have been required to cause the notice of the Special
Redemption to be mailed on or prior to April 26, 1999 and we would have been
required to redeem the Notes on or prior to May 3, 1999, or, in the event that
Fairchild was restricted by Korean law from redeeming the Notes, we would have
been required to redeem the Notes on the earlier of (1) the fifth business day
immediately following the date such restriction is no longer applicable and (2)
July 1, 1999.
Concurrently with the closing of the sale of the Notes, Fairchild entered
into an escrow agreement (the "Escrow Agreement") with United States Trust
Company of New York, as escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent"), pursuant to which
Fairchild deposited with the Escrow Agent, the net proceeds of the sale of the
Notes.
Fairchild was only entitled to direct the Escrow Agent to release the
escrowed funds in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Agreement.
Pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Agent was required to release the
escrowed funds upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the
presentation of an officer's certificate certifying that (1) the Acquisition of
the Power Device Business has been consummated pursuant to the terms of the
Business Transfer Agreement on or prior to April 23, 1999 and (2) following the
release of the escrowed funds, such funds, together with the proceeds of other
Transactions, will be applied by Fairchild in the manner described under
"Sources and Uses of Proceeds."
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If the Escrow Agent had received a notice of Special Redemption pursuant to
the terms of the Notes, the Escrow Agent would have been required to liquidate
the escrowed funds then held by it on or before the Special Redemption Date and
release to the Paying Agent for the Notes the escrowed funds in order to fund,
in part, the Special Redemption Price on or prior to such date.
Certain provisions relating to Fairchild's obligation to redeem the Notes
in the Special Redemption may not be waived or modified without the written
consent of the holders of all the Notes.
SELECTION AND NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
If we are redeeming less than all the Notes at any time, the Trustee will
select Notes on a pro rata basis, by lot or by such other method as the Trustee
in its sole discretion shall deem to be fair and appropriate.
Notes redeemed in part will be redeemed only in principal amounts of
$1,000. We will cause notices of redemption to be mailed by first-class mail at
least 30 but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each holder of
Notes to be redeemed at its registered address.
If any Note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that
relates to that Note shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to
be redeemed. We will issue a new Note in principal amount equal to the
unredeemed portion of the original Note in the name of the holder thereof upon
cancelation of the original Note. Notes called for redemption become due on the
date fixed for redemption. On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to
accrue on Notes or portions of them called for redemption.
GUARANTIES
Fairchild Holdings and each Subsidiary Guarantor will jointly and severally
guarantee, on a senior subordinated basis, our obligations under the Notes. Each
Subsidiary Guaranty will be limited as necessary to prevent such Subsidiary
Guaranty from being rendered voidable under applicable law relating to
fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer or similar laws affecting the
rights of creditors generally. See "Risk Factors -- Fraudulent Conveyance
Matters."
Each Subsidiary Guarantor that makes a payment under its Subsidiary
Guaranty will be entitled to a contribution from each other Subsidiary Guarantor
in an amount equal to such other Subsidiary Guarantor's pro rata portion of such
payment based on the respective net assets of all the Subsidiary Guarantors at
the time of such payment determined in accordance with GAAP.
If a Subsidiary Guaranty were to be rendered voidable, it could be
subordinated by a court to all other indebtedness (including guarantees and
other contingent liabilities) of the applicable Subsidiary Guarantor and,
depending on the amount of such indebtedness, a Subsidiary Guarantor's liability
on its Subsidiary Guaranty could be reduced to zero.
Pursuant to the Indenture, Fairchild Holdings or a Subsidiary Guarantor may
consolidate with, merge with or into, or transfer all or substantially all its
assets to any other Person to the extent described below under "-- Certain
Covenants -- Merger and Consolidation;" provided, however, that if such other
Person is not the Company, Fairchild Holdings' obligations under the Fairchild
Holdings Guaranty or such Subsidiary Guarantor's obligations under its
Subsidiary Guaranty, as the case may be, must be expressly assumed by such other
Person.
A Subsidiary Guarantor will be released and relieved from all its
obligations under its Subsidiary Guaranty:
(1) upon the sale or other disposition (including by way of consolidation
or merger) of such Subsidiary Guarantor; or
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(2) upon the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the assets of
such Subsidiary Guarantor;
in each case other than to the Company or an Affiliate of the Company and as
permitted by the Indenture.
RANKING
NOTES AND GUARANTIES VERSUS SENIOR INDEBTEDNESS.
The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes, the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty
and the Subsidiary Guaranties are the senior subordinated obligations of the
Company, Fairchild Holdings and the Subsidiary Guarantors, as the case may be.
The payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes and
the payment of the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty and any Subsidiary Guaranty is
subordinate in right of payment, as set forth in the Indenture, to the prior
payment in full in cash when due of all Obligations with respect to Senior
Indebtedness of the Company, Fairchild Holdings or the relevant Subsidiary
Guarantor, as the case may be, whether outstanding on the Issue Date or
thereafter incurred, including the obligations of the Company, Fairchild
Holdings and such Subsidiary Guarantor under the Credit Agreement.
As of February 28, 1999, after giving pro forma effect to the Transactions:
(1) the Senior Indebtedness of the Company would have been approximately
$310.0 million, all of which would have been secured indebtedness under
the Senior Credit Facilities;
(2) the Senior Indebtedness of Fairchild Holdings would have been
approximately $310.0 million, consisting of the Fairchild Holdings'
senior guaranty of the Company's obligations under the Senior Credit
Facilities; and
(3) the Senior Indebtedness of the Subsidiary Guarantors would have been
approximately $310.0 million, consisting of the Subsidiary Guarantors'
senior guaranty of the Company's obligations under the Senior Credit
Facilities.
In addition, the Company would have had additional availability of $100.0
million for borrowings of Senior Indebtedness under the Revolving Credit
Facility. Although the Indenture contains limitations on the amount of
additional Indebtedness that the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors may
incur, under certain circumstances the amount of such Indebtedness could be
substantial and, in any case, such Indebtedness may be Senior Indebtedness. See
"-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Indebtedness."
GUARANTIES VERSUS OTHER LIABILITIES OF SUBSIDIARIES.
A portion of the operations of the Company are conducted through its
subsidiaries. Some of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and all of its foreign
subsidiaries, including Fairchild Korea, are not guaranteeing the Notes. Claims
of creditors of such non-guarantor subsidiaries, including trade creditors,
secured creditors and creditors holding indebtedness and guarantees issued by
such non-guarantor subsidiaries, and claims of preferred stockholders, if any,
of such non-guarantor subsidiaries generally will have priority with respect to
the assets and earnings of such non-guarantor subsidiaries over the claims of
creditors of the Company, including holders of the Notes, even if such
obligations do not constitute Senior Indebtedness. The Notes, the Fairchild
Holdings Guaranty and each Subsidiary Guaranty, therefore, will be effectively
subordinated to creditors (including trade creditors) and preferred stockholders
of such non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company. See "Risk Factors --
Subordination."
As of February 28, 1999, after giving pro forma effect to the Transactions,
the total liabilities of the Company's non-guarantor subsidiaries would have
been approximately $52.1 million, excluding distributor reserves. Although the
Indenture limits the incurrence of Indebtedness and preferred stock of certain
of the Company's subsidiaries, such limitation is subject to a number of
significant qualifications.
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Moreover, the Indenture does not impose any limitation on the incurrence by such
subsidiaries of liabilities that are not considered Indebtedness or Preferred
Stock under the Indenture. See "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on
Indebtedness."
NOTES AND GUARANTIES VERSUS OTHER SENIOR SUBORDINATED INDEBTEDNESS.
Only Indebtedness of the Company, Fairchild Holdings or a Subsidiary
Guarantor that is Senior Indebtedness will rank senior to the Notes, the
Fairchild Holdings Guaranty and the relevant Subsidiary Guaranty in accordance
with the provisions of the Indenture. The Notes, the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty
and each Subsidiary Guaranty will in all respects rank pari passu with all other
Senior Subordinated Indebtedness of the Company, Fairchild Holdings and the
relevant Subsidiary Guarantor, respectively.
The Company and each Subsidiary Guarantor have agreed in the Indenture that
they will not Incur, directly or indirectly, any Indebtedness that is
subordinate or junior in ranking in right of payment to its Senior Indebtedness
unless such Indebtedness is Senior Subordinated Indebtedness or is expressly
subordinated in right of payment to Senior Subordinated Indebtedness. Unsecured
Indebtedness is not deemed to be subordinated or junior to Secured Indebtedness
merely because it is unsecured.
PAYMENT OF NOTES.
We are not permitted to pay principal of, premium, if any, or interest on,
the Notes or make any deposit pursuant to the provisions described under
"-- Defeasance" below and may not repurchase, redeem or otherwise retire any
Notes (collectively, "pay the Notes") if either of the following (each, a
"Payment Default") occurs:
(1) any Obligations with respect to Senior Indebtedness are not paid in
full when due; or
(2) any other default on Senior Indebtedness occurs and the maturity of
such Senior Indebtedness is accelerated in accordance with its terms;
unless, in either case, the Payment Default has been cured or waived and any
such acceleration has been rescinded in writing or such Senior Indebtedness has
been paid in full in cash. Regardless of the foregoing, we are permitted to pay
the Notes without regard to the foregoing if the Company and the Trustee receive
written notice approving such payment from the Representative of the Senior
Indebtedness with respect to which the Payment Default has occurred and is
continuing.
During the continuance of any default (other than a Payment Default) with
respect to any Designated Senior Indebtedness pursuant to which the maturity
thereof may be accelerated immediately without further notice (except such
notice as may be required to effect such acceleration) or the expiration of any
applicable grace periods, we are not permitted to pay the Notes for a period (a
"Payment Blockage Period") commencing upon the receipt by the Trustee (with a
copy to the Company) of written notice (a "Blockage Notice") of such default
from the Representative of the holders of such Designated Senior Indebtedness
specifying an election to effect a Payment Blockage Period and ending 179 days
thereafter. The Payment Blockage Period will end earlier if such Payment
Blockage Period is terminated:
(1) by written notice to the Trustee and the Company from the Person or
Persons who gave such Blockage Notice;
(2) because no defaults continue in existence which would permit the
acceleration of the maturity of any Designated Senior Indebtedness at
such time; or
(3) because such Designated Senior Indebtedness has been repaid in full in
cash.
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Notwithstanding the provisions described above, unless the holders of such
Designated Senior Indebtedness or the Representative of such holders have
accelerated the maturity of such Designated Senior Indebtedness, or any Payment
Default otherwise exists, we are permitted to resume payments on the Notes after
the end of such Payment Blockage Period. The Notes shall not be subject to more
than one Payment Blockage Period in any consecutive 360-day period, irrespective
of the number of defaults with respect to Designated Senior Indebtedness during
such period, except that if any Blockage Notice is delivered to the Trustee by
or on behalf of holders of Designated Senior Indebtedness (other than holders of
the Bank Indebtedness), a Representative of holders of Bank Indebtedness may
give another Blockage Notice within such period. However, in no event may the
total number of days during which any Payment Blockage Period or Periods is in
effect exceed 179 days in the aggregate during any 360 consecutive day period,
and there must be 181 days during any 360-day consecutive period during which no
Payment Blockage Period is in effect.
Upon any payment or distribution by the Company upon any liquidation,
dissolution, winding up, assignment for the benefit of creditors or marshalling
of assets of the Company or in a bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency,
receivership or similar proceeding relating to the Company or its property:
(1) the holders of Senior Indebtedness will be entitled to receive payment
in full in cash of all Obligations with respect to such Senior
Indebtedness before the Noteholders are entitled to receive any payment
or distribution; and
(2) until all Obligations with respect to Senior Indebtedness are paid in
full in cash, any payment or distribution to which Noteholders would be
entitled but for the subordination provisions of the Indenture will be
made to holders of such Senior Indebtedness as their interests may
appear.
If a distribution is made to Noteholders that, due to the subordination
provisions, should not have been made to them, such Noteholders are required to
hold it in trust for the holders of Senior Indebtedness and pay it over to them
as their interests may appear.
If payment of the Notes is accelerated because of an Event of Default, we
or the Trustee shall promptly notify the holders of Designated Senior
Indebtedness or the Representative of such holders of the acceleration. If any
Designated Senior Indebtedness is outstanding at the time of such acceleration,
neither the Company nor any Subsidiary Guarantor may pay the Notes until five
Business Days after the Representatives of all the issues of Designated Senior
Indebtedness receive notice of such acceleration and, thereafter, may pay the
Notes only if the Indenture otherwise permits payment at that time.
The obligations of Fairchild Holdings under the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty
and of a Subsidiary Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guaranty are senior
subordinated obligations. As such, the rights of Noteholders to receive payment
by Fairchild Holdings or by a Subsidiary Guarantor pursuant to the Fairchild
Holdings Guaranty or a Subsidiary Guaranty will be subordinated in right of
payment to the rights of holders of Senior Indebtedness of Fairchild Holdings or
such Subsidiary Guarantor, as the case may be. The terms of the subordination
provisions described above with respect to the Company's obligations under the
Notes apply equally to Fairchild Holdings and a Subsidiary Guarantor and the
obligations of Fairchild Holdings and such Subsidiary Guarantor under the
Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or a Subsidiary Guaranty, as the case may be.
By reason of the subordination provisions contained in the Indenture, in
the event of insolvency, creditors of the Company, Fairchild Holdings or a
Subsidiary Guarantor who are holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company,
Fairchild Holdings or a Subsidiary Guarantor, as the case may be, may recover
more, ratably, than the Noteholders, and creditors of the Company who are not
holders of Senior Indebtedness may recover less, ratably, than holders of Senior
Indebtedness and may recover more, ratably, than the Noteholders.
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The terms of the subordination provisions described above will not apply to
payments from money or the proceeds of U.S. Government Obligations held in trust
by the Trustee for the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes
pursuant to the provisions described under "-- Defeasance," if the foregoing
subordination provisions were not violated at the time the respective amounts
were deposited pursuant to such defeasance provisions.
BOOK-ENTRY, DELIVERY AND FORM
The Existing Notes were, and the Exchange Notes will be, issued in the form
of one or more global notes (the "Global Note") deposited with, or on behalf of,
the Depository and registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee.
Except as set forth below, the Global Note may be transferred, in whole and not
in part, only to the Depository or another nominee of the Depository. You may
hold your beneficial interests in the Global Note directly through the
Depository if you have an account with the Depository or indirectly through
organizations which have accounts with the Depository.
The Depository has advised the Company as follows: the Depository is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York,
a member of the Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the
meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and "a clearing agency"
registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. The
Depository was created to hold securities of institutions that have accounts
with the Depository ("participants") and to facilitate the clearance and
settlement of securities transactions among its participants in such securities
through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of the participants, thereby
eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. The
Depository's participants include securities brokers and dealers (which may
include the Initial Purchasers), banks, trust companies, clearing corporations
and certain other organizations. Access to the Depository's book-entry system is
also available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies
(collectively, the "indirect participants") that clear through or maintain a
custodial relationship with a participant, whether directly or indirectly.
The Company expects that pursuant to procedures established by the
Depository, upon the deposit of the Global Note with the Depository, the
Depository will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the
principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note to the accounts of
participants. The accounts to be credited shall be designated by the Initial
Purchasers. Ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Note will be limited
to participants or persons that may hold interests through participants.
Ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Note will be shown on, and the
transfer of those ownership interests will be effected only through, records
maintained by the Depository (with respect to participants' interests), the
participants and the indirect participants (with respect to the owners of
beneficial interests in the Global Note other than participants). The laws of
some jurisdictions may require that certain purchasers of securities take
physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. Such limits and laws
may impair the ability to transfer or pledge beneficial interests in the Global
Note.
So long as the Depository, or its nominee, is the registered holder and
owner of the Global Note, the Depository or such nominee, as the case may be,
will be considered the sole legal owner and holder of any related Notes
evidenced by the Global Note for all purposes of such Notes and the Indenture.
Except as set forth below, as an owner of a beneficial interest in the Global
Note, you will not be entitled to have the Notes represented by the Global Note
registered in your name, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical
delivery of certificated Notes and will not be considered to be the owner or
holder of any Notes under the Global Note. We understand that under existing
industry practice, in the event an owner of a beneficial interest in the Global
Note desires to take any action that the Depository, as the holder of the Global
Note, is entitled to take, the Depository would authorize the participants to
take such action,
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and the participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through such
participants to take such action or would otherwise act upon the instructions of
beneficial owners owning through them.
We will make payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on
Notes represented by the Global Note registered in the name of and held by the
Depository or its nominee to the Depository or its nominee, as the case may be,
as the registered owner and holder of the Global Note.
We expect that the Depository or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment
of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Global Note will credit
participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their
respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the Global Note as
shown on the records of the Depository or its nominee. We also expect that
payments by participants or indirect participants to owners of beneficial
interests in the Global Note held through such participants or indirect
participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices
and will be the responsibility of such participants or indirect participants. We
will not have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records
relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in
the Global Note for any Note or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any
records relating to such beneficial ownership interests or for any other aspect
of the relationship between the Depository and its participants or indirect
participants or the relationship between such participants or indirect
participants and the owners of beneficial interests in the Global Note owning
through such participants or indirect participants.
Although the Depository has agreed to the foregoing procedures in order to
facilitate transfers of interests in the Global Note among participants of the
Depository, it is under no obligation to perform or continue to perform such
procedures, and such procedures may be discontinued at any time. Neither the
Trustee nor the Company will have any responsibility or liability for the
performance by the Depository or its participants or indirect participants of
their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their
operations.
CERTIFICATED NOTES
Subject to certain conditions, the Notes represented by the Global Note are
exchangeable for certificated Notes in definitive form of like tenor in
denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof if:
(1) the Depository notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to
continue as Depository for the Global Note or if at any time the
Depository ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange
Act and, in either case, we are unable to appoint a qualified successor
within 90 days;
(2) we in our discretion at any time determine not to have all the Notes
represented by the Global Note; or
(3) a default entitling the holders of the Notes to accelerate the maturity
thereof has occurred and is continuing.
Any Note that is exchangeable as above is exchangeable for certificated
Notes issuable in authorized denominations and registered in such names as the
Depository shall direct. Subject to the foregoing, the Global Note is not
exchangeable, except for a Global Note of the same aggregate denomination to be
registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee. In addition, such
certificates will bear the legend referred to under "Transfer Restrictions"
(unless we determine otherwise in accordance with applicable law), subject, with
respect to such certificated Notes, to the provisions of such legend.
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SAME-DAY PAYMENT
The Indenture requires us to make payments in respect of Notes (including
principal, premium, if any, and interest) by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to the accounts specified by the holders thereof or, if no such
account is specified, by mailing a check to each such holder's registered
address.
REGISTERED EXCHANGE OFFER; REGISTRATION RIGHTS
We have agreed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement with the
Initial Purchasers that we will, at our cost:
(1) within 60 days after the Issue Date, file a registration statement (the
"Exchange Offer Registration Statement") with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to a registered offer (the "Registered
Exchange Offer") to exchange the Existing Notes for the Exchange Notes,
which must have terms substantially identical in all material respects
to the Existing Notes (except that the Exchange Notes will not contain
terms with respect to transfer restrictions);
(2) use our best efforts to cause the Exchange Offer Registration Statement
to be declared effective under the Securities Act within 150 days after
the Issue Date;
(3) upon the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement,
offer the Exchange Notes in exchange for surrender of the Existing
Notes; and
(4) keep the Registered Exchange Offer open for not less than 30 days (or
longer if required by applicable law) after the date notice of the
Registered Exchange Offer is mailed to the holders of the Notes.
For each Existing Note surrendered to us pursuant to the Registered
Exchange Offer, we will issue an Exchange Note having a principal amount equal
to that of the surrendered Existing Note. Interest on each Exchange Note will
accrue from the last interest payment date on which interest was paid on the
Note surrendered in exchange thereof or, if no interest has been paid on such
Note, from the date of its original issue.
In the event that (1) applicable interpretations of the staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission do not permit us to effect such a Registered
Exchange Offer, (2) if for any other reason the Registered Exchange Offer is not
consummated within 180 days of the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, or
(3) if the Initial Purchasers so request with respect to Notes not eligible to
be exchanged for Exchange Notes in the Registered Exchange Offer, or (4) if any
holder of Notes is not eligible to participate in the Registered Exchange Offer
or does not receive freely tradeable Exchange Notes in the Registered Exchange
Offer, we will, at our cost:
(1) as promptly as practicable, file a shelf registration statement (the
"Shelf Registration Statement") covering resales of the Notes or the
Exchange Notes, as the case may be;
(2) use our best efforts to cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be
declared effective under the Securities Act; and
(3) keep the Shelf Registration Statement effective until the earlier of
(A) the time when the Notes covered by the Shelf Registration Statement
can be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any limitations under clauses
(c), (e), (f) and (h) of Rule 144 and (B) two years from the Issue
Date.
We will, in the event a Shelf Registration Statement is filed, among other
things, provide to each holder for whom such Shelf Registration Statement was
filed copies of the prospectus which is a part of the Shelf Registration
Statement, notify each such holder when the Shelf Registration Statement has
become effective and take certain other actions as are required to permit
unrestricted resales of the Notes
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or the Exchange Notes, as the case may be. A holder selling such Notes or
Exchange Notes pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement generally would be
required to be named as a selling security holder in the related prospectus and
to deliver a prospectus to purchasers, will be subject to certain of the civil
liability provisions under the Securities Act in connection with such sales and
will be bound by the provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement that are
applicable to such holder (including certain indemnification obligations).
We will pay additional cash interest on the Notes if:
(1) on or prior to June 7, 1999 (60 days after the Issue Date), neither the
Exchange Offer Registration Statement nor the Shelf Registration
Statement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission;
(2) on or prior to October 5, 1999 (180 days after the Issue Date), neither
the Registered Exchange Offer has been consummated nor the Shelf
Registration Statement has been declared effective; or
(3) after either the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf
Registration Statement is declared effective, such Registration
Statement thereafter ceases to be effective or usable (subject to
certain exceptions) in connection with resales of Notes or Exchange
Notes in accordance with and during the periods specified in the
Registration Rights Agreement (each such event referred to in clauses
(1) through (3), a "Registration Default").
Additional cash interest will accrue on the Notes and the Exchange Notes at
the rate of 0.50% per annum (increasing by 0.50% per annum at the end of each
90-day period thereafter) from and including the date on which any such
Registration Default shall occur to but excluding the date on which all
Registration Defaults have been cured; provided, however, that in no event shall
such additional interest exceed 2.0% per annum. Such interest is payable in
addition to any other interest payable from time to time with respect to the
Notes and the Exchange Notes.
All references in the Indenture, in any context, to any amount of interest
or any other amount payable on or with respect to any of the Notes shall be
deemed to include payment of any additional interest pursuant to the
Registration Rights Agreement.
CHANGE OF CONTROL
Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each a "Change of
Control"), each Holder shall have the right to require that the Company
repurchase such Holder's Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the
principal amount thereof plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date
to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date):
(1) prior to the earlier to occur of (A) the first public offering of
common stock of Fairchild Holdings or (B) the first public offering of
common stock of the Company, the Permitted Holders cease to be the
"beneficial owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the
Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of a majority in the aggregate
of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company, whether
as a result of issuance of securities of Fairchild Holdings or the
Company, any merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of
Fairchild Holdings or the Company, any direct or indirect transfer of
securities by Fairchild Holdings or otherwise (for purposes of this
clause (1) and clauses (2) and (4) below, the Permitted Holders shall
be deemed to beneficially own any Voting Stock of a Person (the
"specified entity") held by any other Person (the "parent entity") so
long as the Permitted Holders beneficially own (as so defined),
directly or indirectly, in the aggregate a majority of the voting power
of the Voting Stock of the parent entity); provided, however, that
notwithstanding the foregoing, CVC shall be deemed to beneficially own
a majority of the voting power of the
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Voting Stock of Sterling (or any successor) so long as CVC, employees,
officers and directors of CVC and corporations, partnerships and other
entities at least a majority of the equity in which is held in the
aggregate by CVC and its employees, officers and directors hold in the
aggregate no less than a majority of the economic interests in Sterling
(or such successor);
(2) after the earlier to occur of (A) the first public offering of common
stock of Fairchild Holdings or (B) the first public offering of the
common stock of the Company, any "person" (as such term is used in
Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than one or more
Permitted Holders, is or becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in
clause (1) above, except that for purposes of this clause (2) such
person shall be deemed to have "beneficial ownership" of all shares
that any such person has the right to acquire, whether such right is
exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time), directly or
indirectly, of more than 35% of the total voting power of the Voting
Stock of the Company; provided, however, that the Permitted Holders
beneficially own (as defined in clause (1) above), directly or
indirectly, in the aggregate a lesser percentage of the total voting
power of the Voting Stock of the Company than such other person and do
not have the right or ability by voting power, contract or otherwise to
elect or designate for election a majority of the Board of Directors
(for the purposes of this clause (2), such other person shall be deemed
to beneficially own any Voting Stock of a specified entity held by a
parent entity, if such other person is the beneficial owner (as defined
in this clause (2)), directly or indirectly, of more than 35% of the
voting power of the Voting Stock of such parent entity and the
Permitted Holders beneficially own (as defined in clause (1) above),
directly or indirectly, in the aggregate a lesser percentage of the
voting power of the Voting Stock of such parent entity and do not have
the right or ability by voting power, contract or otherwise to elect or
designate for election a majority of the board of directors of such
parent entity);
(3) individuals who on the Issue Date constituted the Board of Directors
(together with any new directors (A) whose election by such Board of
Directors or whose nomination for election by the stockholders of the
Company was approved by a vote of a majority of the directors of the
Company then still in office who were either directors on the Issue
Date or whose election or nomination for election was previously so
approved or (B) who were elected to the Board of Directors pursuant to
the Stockholders' Agreement, as amended, modified or supplemented from
time to time) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the
Board of Directors then in office; or
(4) the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person
or the merger of another Person with or into the Company, or the sale
of all or substantially all the assets of the Company to another Person
(other than a Person that is controlled by the Permitted Holders), if
the securities of the Company that are outstanding immediately prior to
such transaction and which represent 100% of the aggregate voting power
of the Voting Stock of the Company are changed into or exchanged for
cash, securities or property, unless pursuant to such transaction such
securities are changed into or exchanged for, in addition to any other
consideration, securities of the surviving Person or transferee that
represent, immediately after such transaction, at least a majority of
the aggregate voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving Person
or transferee.
Within 30 days following any Change of Control (but subject to compliance
with the immediately succeeding paragraph), the Company shall mail a notice to
each Holder with a copy to the Trustee stating:
(1) that a Change of Control has occurred and that such Holder has the
right to require the Company to purchase such Holder's Notes at a
purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof
plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase (subject
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to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to
receive interest on the relevant interest payment date);
(2) the circumstances and relevant facts regarding such Change of Control;
(3) the repurchase date (which shall be no earlier than 30 days nor later
than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed); and
(4) the instructions determined by the Company, consistent with the
covenant described hereunder, that a Holder must follow in order to
have its Notes purchased.
If the terms of the Credit Agreement prohibit the Company from making the
foregoing offer upon a Change of Control or from purchasing any Notes pursuant
thereto, prior to the mailing of the notice to Holders described in the
preceding paragraph, but in any event within 30 days following any Change of
Control, the Company covenants to:
(1) repay in full all indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement
or offer to repay in full all such indebtedness and repay the
indebtedness of each lender who has accepted such offer; or
(2) obtain the requisite consent under the Credit Agreement to permit the
purchase of the Notes as described above.
The Company must first comply with the covenant described above before it
will be required to purchase Notes in the event of a Change of Control;
provided, however, that the Company's failure to comply with the covenant
described in the preceding sentence or to make a Change of Control offer because
of any such failure shall constitute a Default described in clause (4) under
" -- Defaults" below (and not under clause (2) thereof). As a result of the
foregoing, a holder of the Notes may not be able to compel the Company to
purchase the Notes unless the Company is able at the time to refinance all
indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement or obtain requisite consents
under the Credit Agreement.
The Company shall comply, to the extent applicable, with the requirements
of Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act and any other securities laws or
regulations in connection with the repurchase of Notes pursuant to the covenant
described hereunder. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or
regulations conflict with the provisions of the covenant described hereunder,
the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and
shall not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the covenant
described hereunder by virtue thereof.
The Change of Control purchase feature is a result of negotiations between
the Company and the Initial Purchasers. We have no present intention to engage
in a transaction involving a Change of Control, although we could decide to do
so in the future. Subject to the limitations discussed below, we could, in the
future, enter into certain transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings or
other recapitalizations, that would not constitute a Change of Control under the
Indenture, but that could increase the amount of indebtedness outstanding at
such time or otherwise affect our capital structure or credit ratings.
Restrictions on our ability to incur additional Indebtedness are contained in
the covenants described under "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on
Indebtedness." Such restrictions can only be waived with the consent of the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding. Except
for the limitations contained in such covenants, however, the Indenture does not
contain any covenants or provisions that may afford holders of the Notes
protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction.
The Credit Agreement will prohibit us from purchasing any Notes, and also
provides that the occurrence of certain change of control events with respect to
the Company would constitute a default thereunder. In the event a Change of
Control occurs at a time when the Company is prohibited from purchasing Notes,
the Company could seek the consent of its lenders to the purchase of Notes or
could attempt to refinance the borrowings that contain such prohibition. If the
Company does not obtain such a
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consent or repay such borrowings, the Company will remain prohibited from
purchasing Notes. In such case, the Company's failure to comply with this
covenant would constitute a Default under the Indenture which would, in turn,
constitute a default under the Credit Agreement. In such circumstances, the
subordination provisions in the Indenture would likely restrict payment to the
Holders of Notes.
Future indebtedness that we may incur may contain prohibitions on the
occurrence of certain events that would constitute a Change of Control or
require such indebtedness to be repurchased upon a Change of Control. Moreover,
the exercise by the holders of their right to require us to repurchase the Notes
could cause a default under such indebtedness, even if the Change of Control
itself does not, due to the financial effect of such repurchase on us. Finally,
our ability to pay cash to the holders of Notes following the occurrence of a
Change of Control may be limited by our then existing financial resources. There
can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be available when necessary to
make any required repurchases. The provisions under the Indenture relative to
our obligation to make an offer to repurchase the Notes as a result of a Change
of Control may be waived or modified with the written consent of the holders of
a majority in principal amount of the Notes.
CERTAIN COVENANTS
The Indenture contains covenants including, among others, the following:
Limitation on Indebtedness. (a) The Company shall not, and shall not
permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur, directly or indirectly, any
Indebtedness except that the Company may Incur Indebtedness if, after giving
effect thereto, the Consolidated Coverage Ratio exceeds 2.0 to 1.0.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph (a), the Company and its
Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur the following Indebtedness:
(1) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary Incurred
pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facilities; provided, however, that,
immediately after giving effect to any such Incurrence, the aggregate
principal amount of all Indebtedness incurred under this clause (1)
and then outstanding does not exceed the greater of (A) $100.0 million
and (B) the sum of 50% of the book value of the inventory of the
Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries and 65% of the book value of
the accounts receivables of the Company and its Restricted
Subsidiaries;
(2) Indebtedness of the Company Incurred pursuant to the Term Loan
Facilities; provided, however, that, after giving effect to any such
Incurrence, the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness
Incurred under this clause (2) and then outstanding does not exceed
$310.0 million less the aggregate sum of all principal payments
actually made from time to time after the Issue Date with respect to
such Indebtedness (other than principal payments made from any
permitted Refinancings thereof);
(3) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary owed to and
held by the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary; provided, however,
that any subsequent issuance or transfer of any Capital Stock which
results in any such Wholly Owned Subsidiary ceasing to be a Wholly
Owned Subsidiary or any subsequent transfer of such Indebtedness
(other than to the Company or another Wholly Owned Subsidiary) shall
be deemed, in each case, to constitute the Incurrence of such
Indebtedness by the issuer thereof;
(4) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary owed to and
held by any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary); provided, however, that (A) any such Indebtedness shall
be unsecured Subordinated Obligations of the Company or such
Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, and (B) any subsequent issuance
or transfer of any Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary or any
subsequent transfer of such Indebtedness
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(other than to the Company, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary or another
Restricted Subsidiary) shall be deemed to constitute the Incurrence of
such Indebtedness by the issuer thereof;
(5) Indebtedness consisting of the Notes and the Exchange Notes (other
than Additional Notes) and the Purchase Price Note;
(6) Indebtedness outstanding on the Issue Date (other than Indebtedness
described in clause (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5) of this covenant);
(7) Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of Indebtedness Incurred pursuant
to paragraph (a) or pursuant to clause (5), (6) or this clause (7);
(8) Hedging Obligations of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary under
or with respect to Interest Rate Agreements and Currency Agreements
entered into in the ordinary course of business and not for the
purpose of speculation;
(9) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of
performance bonds and surety or appeal bonds entered into by the
Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of
their business;
(10) Indebtedness consisting of the Subsidiary Guaranties and the
Guarantees of Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to paragraph (a) or
pursuant to clause (1), (2), (5), (6) and (7) above and (15) below;
(11) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary arising from
the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check,
draft or similar instrument inadvertently (except in the case of
daylight overdrafts) drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary
course of business, provided that such Indebtedness is satisfied
within five business days of Incurrence;
(12) Indebtedness consisting of Capital Lease Obligations in an aggregate
principal amount which, when added together with the amount of
Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to this clause (12) and then
outstanding, does not exceed $15.0 million; provided, however, that
the assets subject to the related capital lease are not owned or used
by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary on the Issue Date or the
Acquisition Closing Date;
(13) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary consisting of
indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations,
in each case incurred in connection with the disposition of any assets
of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in a principal amount not
to exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Company or any
Restricted Subsidiary in connection with such disposition;
(14) Indebtedness of a Foreign Subsidiary Incurred to finance the purchase,
lease or improvement of property (real or personal) or equipment, in
each case incurred no more than 180 days after such purchase, lease or
improvement of such property, and any Refinancing Indebtedness in
respect of such Indebtedness; provided, however, that, except in the
case of the Incurrence of any such Refinancing Indebtedness, at the
time of the Incurrence of such Indebtedness and after giving effect
thereto, (A) the Company would be able to Incur an additional $1.00 of
Indebtedness pursuant to paragraph (a) above and (B) the aggregate
amount of all Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to this clause (14) and
then outstanding (including any such Refinancing Indebtedness) shall
not exceed 20% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets as of the end of
the most recent fiscal quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the
date of such Incurrence; and
(15) Indebtedness of the Company in an aggregate principal amount which,
together with all other Indebtedness of the Company and the Restricted
Subsidiaries outstanding on the date of such
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Incurrence (other than Indebtedness permitted by clauses (1) through
(14) above or paragraph (a) above) does not exceed $50.0 million.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not, and shall not
permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur any Indebtedness pursuant to the
foregoing paragraph (b) if the proceeds thereof are used, directly or
indirectly, to Refinance any Subordinated Obligations unless such Indebtedness
shall be subordinated to the Notes or the relevant Subsidiary Guaranty, as
applicable, to at least the same extent as such Subordinated Obligations.
(d) For purposes of determining compliance with the foregoing covenant,
(1) in the event that an item of Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than
one of the types of Indebtedness described above, the Company, in its sole
discretion, will classify such item of Indebtedness and only be required to
include the amount and type of such Indebtedness in one of the above clauses and
(2) an item of Indebtedness may be divided and classified in more than one of
the types of Indebtedness described above.
(e) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the Company shall not,
and shall not permit any Subsidiary Guarantor to, Incur (1) any Indebtedness if
such Indebtedness is subordinate or junior in ranking in any respect to any
Senior Indebtedness of the Company or such Subsidiary Guarantor, as applicable,
unless such Indebtedness is Senior Subordinated Indebtedness or is expressly
subordinated in right of payment to Senior Subordinated Indebtedness or (2) any
Secured Indebtedness (other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course
of business) that is not Senior Indebtedness unless contemporaneously therewith
effective provision is made to secure the Notes or the relevant Subsidiary
Guaranty, as applicable, equally and ratably with such Secured Indebtedness for
so long as such Secured Indebtedness is secured by a Lien.
Limitation on Restricted Payments. (a) The Company shall not, and shall
not permit any Restricted Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to make a
Restricted Payment if at the time the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary
makes such Restricted Payment:
(1) a Default shall have occurred and be continuing (or would result
therefrom);
(2) the Company is not able to Incur an additional $1.00 of Indebtedness
pursuant to paragraph (a) of the covenant described under
"-- Limitation on Indebtedness;" or
(3) the aggregate amount of such Restricted Payment and all other
Restricted Payments since the Issue Date would exceed the sum of:
(A) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income accrued during the period
(treated as one accounting period) from the beginning of the fiscal
quarter immediately following the fiscal quarter during which the
Notes are originally issued to the end of the most recent fiscal
quarter ending at least 45 days (or, if less, the number of days
after the end of such fiscal quarter as the consolidated financial
statements of the Company shall be provided to the Noteholders
pursuant to the Indenture) prior to the date of such Restricted
Payment (or, in case such Consolidated Net Income shall be a
deficit, minus 100% of such deficit);
(B) the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds received by the Company from the
issuance or sale of its Capital Stock (other than Disqualified
Stock) subsequent to the Issue Date (other than an issuance or sale
to a Subsidiary of the Company and other than an issuance or sale to
an employee stock ownership plan or to a trust established by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries for the benefit of their
employees to the extent that the purchase by such plan or trust is
financed by Indebtedness of such plan or trust to the Company or any
Subsidiary or Indebtedness Guaranteed by the Company or any
Subsidiary);
(C) the amount by which Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted
Subsidiary is reduced on the Company's consolidated balance sheet
upon the conversion or exchange
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(other than by a Subsidiary of the Company) subsequent to the Issue
Date of any Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary
convertible or exchangeable for Capital Stock (other than
Disqualified Stock) of the Company (less the amount of any cash, or
the fair value of any other property, distributed by the Company or
any Restricted Subsidiary upon such conversion or exchange); and
(D) an amount equal to the sum of (i) the net reduction in Investments
in Unrestricted Subsidiaries resulting from dividends, repayments of
loans or advances or other transfers of assets subsequent to the
Issue Date, in each case to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary
from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, and (ii) the portion (proportionate
to the Company's equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair
market value of the net assets of an Unrestricted Subsidiary at the
time such Unrestricted Subsidiary is designated a Restricted
Subsidiary; provided, however, that the foregoing sum shall not
exceed, in the case of any Unrestricted Subsidiary, the amount of
Investments previously made (and treated as a Restricted Payment) by
the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in such Unrestricted
Subsidiary.
(b) The provisions of the foregoing paragraph (a) shall not prohibit:
(1) any Restricted Payment made by exchange for, or out of the proceeds of
the substantially concurrent sale of, Capital Stock of the Company
(other than Disqualified Stock and other than Capital Stock issued or
sold to a Subsidiary of the Company or an employee stock ownership plan
or to a trust established by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for
the benefit of their employees to the extent that the purchase by such
plan or trust is financed by Indebtedness of such plan or trust to the
Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or Indebtedness Guaranteed by
the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company); provided, however, that
(A) such Restricted Payment shall be excluded in the calculation of the
amount of Restricted Payments and (B) the Net Cash Proceeds from such
sale shall be excluded from the calculation of amounts under clause
(3)(B) of paragraph (a) above;
(2) any purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition
or retirement for value of Subordinated Obligations made by exchange
for, or out of the proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale of,
Indebtedness which is permitted to be Incurred pursuant to the covenant
described under "-- Limitation on Indebtedness;" provided, however,
that such purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other
acquisition or retirement for value shall be excluded in the
calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;
(3) any purchase or redemption of Disqualified Stock of the Company or a
Restricted Subsidiary made by exchange for, or out of the proceeds of
the substantially concurrent sale of, Disqualified Stock of the Company
or a Restricted Subsidiary which is permitted to be Incurred pursuant
to the covenant described under "-- Limitation on Indebtedness;"
provided, however, that such purchase or redemption shall be excluded
in the calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;
(4) any purchase or redemption of Subordinated Obligations from Net
Available Cash to the extent permitted by the covenant described under
"-- Limitation on Sales or Assets and Subsidiary Stock;" provided,
however, that such purchase or redemption shall be excluded in the
calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;
(5) upon the occurrence of a Change of Control and within 60 days after the
completion of the offer to repurchase the Notes pursuant to the
covenant described under "-- Change of Control" above (including the
purchase of the Notes tendered), any purchase or redemption of
Subordinated Obligations required pursuant to the terms thereof as a
result of such Change of Control at a purchase or redemption price not
to exceed the outstanding principal amount
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thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest; provided, however, that
(A) at the time of such purchase or redemption no Default shall have
occurred and be continuing (or would result therefrom), (B) the Company
would be able to Incur an additional $1.00 of Indebtedness pursuant to
paragraph (a) of the covenant described under "-- Limitation on
Indebtedness" after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment
and (C) such purchase or redemption shall be included in the
calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;
(6) dividends paid within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof if
at such date of declaration such dividend would have complied with this
covenant; provided, however, that at the time of payment of such
dividend, no other Default shall have occurred and be continuing (or
result therefrom); provided further, however, that such dividend shall
be included in the calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;
(7) the repurchase or other acquisition of shares of, or options to
purchase shares of, common stock of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries from employees, former employees, directors or former
directors of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or permitted
transferees of such employees, former employees, directors or former
directors), pursuant to the terms of the agreements (including
employment agreements) or plans (or amendments thereto) approved by the
Board of Directors under which such individuals purchase or sell or are
granted the option to purchase or sell, shares of such common stock;
provided, however, that the aggregate amount of such repurchases shall
not exceed the sum of $7.0 million and the Net Cash Proceeds from the
sale of Capital Stock to members of management or directors of the
Company and its Subsidiaries that occurs after the Issue Date (to the
extent the Net Cash Proceeds from the sale of such Capital Stock have
not otherwise been applied to the payment of Restricted Payments by
virtue of clause (3)(B) of paragraph (a) above); provided further,
however, that (A) such repurchases shall be excluded in the calculation
of the amount of Restricted Payments and (B) the Net Cash Proceeds from
such sale shall be excluded from the calculation of amounts under
clause (3)(B) of paragraph (a) above;
(8) dividends or advances to Fairchild Holdings in an amount necessary to
pay holding company expenses, such amount not to exceed $500,000 in any
fiscal year of the Company; provided, however, that such dividends and
advances shall be excluded in the calculation of the amount of
Restricted Payments; or
(9) Restricted Payments not exceeding $25.0 million in the aggregate;
provided, however, that (A) at the time of such Restricted Payments, no
Default shall have occurred and be continuing (or result therefrom) and
(B) such Restricted Payments shall be included in the calculation of
the amount of Restricted Payments.
Limitation on Restrictions on Distributions from Restricted
Subsidiaries. The Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted
Subsidiary to, create or otherwise cause or permit to exist or become effective
any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted
Subsidiary to (a) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital
Stock to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary or pay any Indebtedness owed to
the Company, (b) make any loans or advances to the Company or (c) transfer any
of its property or assets to the Company, except:
(1) any encumbrance or restriction pursuant to an agreement in effect at or
entered into on the Issue Date, or, in the case of the Credit
Agreement, as in effect on the Acquisition Closing Date;
(2) any encumbrance or restriction with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary
pursuant to an agreement relating to any Indebtedness Incurred by such
Restricted Subsidiary on or prior to the date on which such Restricted
Subsidiary was acquired by the Company (other than Indebtedness
Incurred as consideration in, or to provide all or any portion of the
funds or credit
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support utilized to consummate, the transaction or series of related
transactions pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiary became a
Restricted Subsidiary or was acquired by the Company) and outstanding
on such date;
(3) any encumbrance or restriction pursuant to an agreement effecting a
Refinancing of Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to an agreement referred
to in clause (1) or (2) of this covenant or this clause (3) or
contained in any amendment to an agreement referred to in clause (1) or
(2) of this covenant or this clause (3); provided, however, that the
encumbrances and restrictions with respect to such Restricted
Subsidiary contained in any such refinancing agreement or amendment are
no more restrictive in any material respect than the encumbrances and
restrictions with respect to such Restricted Subsidiary contained in
such agreements;
(4) any such encumbrance or restriction consisting of customary
non-assignment provisions in leases governing leasehold interests to
the extent such provisions restrict the transfer of the lease or the
property leased thereunder;
(5) in the case of clause (c) above, restrictions contained in security
agreements or mortgages securing Indebtedness of a Restricted
Subsidiary to the extent such restrictions restrict the transfer of the
property subject to such security agreements or mortgages;
(6) any restriction with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary imposed
pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale or disposition of
all or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of such Restricted
Subsidiary pending the closing of such sale or disposition; and
(7) any restriction in any agreement that is not more restrictive than the
restrictions under the terms of the Credit Agreement as in effect on
the Acquisition Closing Date.
Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock. (a) The Company shall
not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly,
consummate any Asset Disposition unless:
(1) the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary receives consideration at the
time of such Asset Disposition at least equal to the fair market value
(including as to the value of all non-cash consideration), as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, of the shares and
assets subject to such Asset Disposition;
(2) at least 85% of the consideration thereof received by the Company or
such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or cash equivalents;
and
(3) an amount equal to 100% of the Net Available Cash from such Asset
Disposition is applied by the Company (or such Restricted Subsidiary,
as the case may be)
(A) first, to the extent the Company elects (or is required by the terms
of any Indebtedness), to prepay, repay, redeem or purchase Senior
Indebtedness or Indebtedness (other than any Disqualified Stock) of
a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (in each case other than Indebtedness owed
to the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) within one year from
the later of the date of such Asset Disposition and the receipt of
such Net Available Cash;
(B) second, to the extent of the balance of such Net Available Cash
after application in accordance with clause (A), to the extent the
Company elects, to acquire Additional Assets within one year from
the later of the date of such Asset Disposition and the receipt of
such Net Available Cash;
(C) third, to the extent of the balance of such Net Available Cash after
application in accordance with clauses (A) and (B), to make an offer
to the holders of the Notes (and to holders of other Senior
Subordinated Indebtedness designated by the Company) to purchase
Notes (and such other Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) pursuant to
and subject to the conditions contained in the Indenture; and
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(D) fourth, to the extent of the balance of such Net Available Cash
after application in accordance with clauses (A), (B) and (C) to (x)
the acquisition by the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
Additional Assets or (y) the prepayment, repayment or purchase of
Indebtedness (other than any Disqualified Stock) of the Company
(other than Indebtedness owed to an Affiliate of the Company) or
Indebtedness of any Subsidiary (other than Indebtedness owed to the
Company or an Affiliate of the Company);
in each case within one year from the later of the receipt of such Net Available
Cash and the date the offer described in clause (b) below is consummated;
provided, however, that in connection with any prepayment, repayment or purchase
of Indebtedness pursuant to clause (A), (C) or (D) above, the Company or such
Restricted Subsidiary shall permanently retire such Indebtedness and shall cause
the related loan commitment, if any, to be permanently reduced in an amount
equal to the principal amount so prepaid, repaid or purchased. Notwithstanding
the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the Company and the Restricted
Subsidiaries shall not be required to apply any Net Available Cash in accordance
with this paragraph except to the extent that the aggregate Net Available Cash
from all Asset Dispositions which are not applied in accordance with this
paragraph exceeds $10.0 million. Pending application of Net Available Cash
pursuant to this covenant, such Net Available Cash shall be invested in
Permitted Investments or used to reduce loans outstanding under any revolving
credit facility.
For the purposes of this covenant, the following are deemed to be cash or
cash equivalents: (x) the assumption of Indebtedness of the Company or any
Restricted Subsidiary and the release of the Company or such Restricted
Subsidiary from all liability on such Indebtedness in connection with such Asset
Disposition and (y) securities received by the Company or any Restricted
Subsidiary from the transferee that are promptly converted by the Company or
such Restricted Subsidiary into cash.
(b) In the event of an Asset Disposition that requires the purchase of the
Notes (and other Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) pursuant to clause
(a)(3)(C) above, the Company will be required to purchase Notes
tendered pursuant to an offer by the Company for the Notes (and other
Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) at a purchase price of 100% of their
principal amount (without premium) plus accrued but unpaid interest
(or, in respect of such other Senior Subordinated Indebtedness, such
lesser price, if any, as may be provided for by the terms of such
Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) in accordance with the procedures
(including prorating in the event of oversubscription) set forth in the
Indenture. If the aggregate purchase price of Notes (and any other
Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) tendered pursuant to such offer is
less than the Net Available Cash allotted to the purchase thereof, the
Company will be required to apply the remaining Net Available Cash in
accordance with clause (a)(3)(D) above. If the aggregate purchase price
of the Notes (and any other Senior Subordinated Indebtedness) tendered
exceeds the Net Available Cash allotted to the purchase thereof, the
Company will select the Notes (and any other Senior Subordinated
Indebtedness) to be purchased on a pro rata basis but in denominations
of $1,000 or multiples thereof. The Company shall not be required to
make such an offer to purchase Notes (and other Senior Subordinated
Indebtedness) pursuant to this covenant if the Net Available Cash
available therefor is less than $10.0 million (which lesser amount
shall be carried forward for purposes of determining whether such an
offer is required with respect to the Net Available Cash from any
subsequent Asset Disposition).
(c) The Company shall comply, to the extent applicable, with the
requirements of Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act and any other
securities laws or regulations in connection with the repurchase of
Notes pursuant to this covenant. To the extent that the provisions of
any securities laws or regulations conflict with provisions of this
covenant, the Company shall
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comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall
not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this clause by
virtue thereof.
Limitation on Affiliate Transactions. (a) The Company shall not, and shall
not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into or permit to exist any
transaction (including the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property,
employee compensation arrangements or the rendering of any service) with any
Affiliate of the Company (an "Affiliate Transaction") unless the terms thereof:
(1) are no less favorable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary than
those that could be obtained at the time of such transaction in
arm's-length dealings with a Person who is not such an Affiliate;
(2) if such Affiliate Transaction involves an amount in excess of $1.0
million, (A) are set forth in writing and (B) have been approved by a
majority of the members of the Board of Directors having no personal
stake in such Affiliate Transaction; and
(3) if such Affiliate Transaction involves as amount in excess of $10.0
million, have been determined by (A) a nationally recognized investment
banking firm to be fair, from a financial standpoint, to the Company
and its Restricted Subsidiaries or (B) an accounting or appraisal firm
nationally recognized in making such determinations to be on terms that
are not less favorable to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries
than the terms that could be obtained in an arms-length transaction
from a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company.
(b) The provisions of the foregoing paragraph (a) shall not prohibit;
(1) any Restricted Payment permitted to be paid pursuant to the covenant
described under "-- Limitation on Restricted Payments;"
(2) any issuance of securities, or other payments, awards or grants in
cash, securities or otherwise pursuant to, or the funding of,
employment arrangements, stock options and stock ownership plans
approved by the Board of Directors;
(3) the grant of stock options or similar rights to employees and directors
of the Company pursuant to plans approved by the Board of Directors;
(4) loans or advances to employees in the ordinary course of business in
accordance with the past practices of the Company or its Restricted
Subsidiaries, but in any event not to exceed $5.0 million in the
aggregate outstanding at any one time;
(5) reasonable fees, compensation or employee benefit arrangements to and
indemnity provided for the benefit of directors, officers or employees
of the Company or any Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;
(6) any Affiliate Transaction between the Company and a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary or between Wholly Owned Subsidiaries;
(7) any Affiliate Transaction with National Semiconductor pursuant to
written agreements in effect on the Issue Date and as amended, renewed
or extended from time to time; provided, however, that any such
amendment, renewal or extension shall not contain terms which are
materially less favorable to the Company than those in the agreements
in effect on the Issue Date; and
(8) the issuance or sale of any Capital Stock (other than Disqualified
Stock) of the Company.
Limitation on the Sale or Issuance of Capital Stock of Restricted
Subsidiaries. The Company shall not sell or otherwise dispose of any Capital
Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary, and shall not permit any Restricted
Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to issue or sell or otherwise dispose of any
of its Capital Stock except:
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(1) to the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary;
(2) if, immediately after giving effect to such issuance, sale or other
disposition, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries own any
Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary;
(3) if, immediately after giving effect to such issuance, sale or other
disposition, such Restricted Subsidiary would no longer constitute a
Restricted Subsidiary and any Investment in such Person remaining after
giving effect thereto would have been permitted to be made under the
covenant described under "-- Limitation on Restricted Payments" if made
on the date of such issuance, sale or other disposition; or
(4) directors' qualifying shares.
Merger and Consolidation. The Company shall not consolidate with or merge
with or into, or convey, transfer or lease, in one transaction or a series of
transactions, all or substantially all its assets to, any Person, unless:
(1) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the "Successor Company")
shall be a Person organized and existing under the laws of the United
States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and
the Successor Company (if not the Company) shall expressly assume, by
an indenture supplemental thereto, executed and delivered to the
Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of
the Company under the Notes and the Indenture;
(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any
Indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Successor Company or
any Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been Incurred
by such Successor Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such
transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing;
(3) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, the Successor
Company would be able to Incur an additional $1.00 of Indebtedness
pursuant to paragraph (a) of the covenant described under
"-- Limitation on Indebtedness;"
(4) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, the Successor
Company shall have Consolidated Net Worth in an amount that is not less
than the Consolidated Net Worth of the Company immediately prior to
such transaction; and
(5) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers'
Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such
consolidation, merger or transfer and any supplemental indenture comply
with the Indenture;
provided, however, that clauses (3) and (4) above shall not apply if, in the
good faith determination of the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be
evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors, the principal purpose and
effect of such transaction is to change the jurisdiction of incorporation of the
Company.
The Successor Company shall be the successor to the Company and shall
succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of,
the Company under the Indenture, but the predecessor Company in the case of a
conveyance, transfer or lease shall not be released from the obligation to pay
the principal of and interest on the Notes.
The Company will not permit any Subsidiary Guarantor to consolidate with or
merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease, in one transaction or a series
of transactions, all or substantially all of its assets to any Person unless:
(1) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (if not such Subsidiary)
shall be a Person organized and existing under the laws of the
jurisdiction under which such Subsidiary was
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organized or under the laws of the United States of America, or any
State thereof or the District of Columbia, and such Person shall
expressly assume, by executing a Guaranty Agreement, all the
obligations of such Subsidiary, if any, under its Subsidiary Guaranty;
(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction or transactions on
a pro forma basis (and treating any Indebtedness which becomes an
obligation of the resulting, surviving or transferee Person as a result
of such transaction as having been issued by such Person at the time of
such transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing;
and
(3) the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an
Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or
transfer and such Guaranty Agreement, if any, complies with the
Indenture.
The provisions of clauses (1) and (2) above shall not apply to any one or
more transactions which constitute an Asset Disposition if the Company has
complied with the applicable provisions of the covenant described under
"-- Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock" above.
Pursuant to the Indenture, Fairchild Holdings will covenant not to merge
with or into, or convey, transfer or lease, in one transaction or a series of
transactions, all or substantially all of its assets to any Person unless:
(1) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (if not Fairchild
Holdings) shall be a Person organized and existing under the laws of
the jurisdiction under which Fairchild Holdings was organized or under
the laws of the United States of America, or any State thereof or the
District of Columbia, and such Person shall expressly assume, by
executing a Guaranty Agreement, all the obligations of Fairchild
Holdings, if any, under the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty;
(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction or transactions on
a pro forma basis (and treating any Indebtedness which becomes an
obligation of the resulting, surviving or transferee Person as a result
of such transaction as having been issued by such Person at the time of
such transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing;
and
(3) the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an
Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or
transfer and such Guaranty Agreement, if any, complies with the
Indenture.
Future Guarantors. In the event that, after the Issue Date, any Restricted
Subsidiary (other than a Foreign Subsidiary) (1) Incurs any Indebtedness
pursuant to paragraph (a) or pursuant to clause (1) or (10) of paragraph (b) of
the covenant described under "-- Limitation on Indebtedness" above and (2) until
the termination of the Credit Agreement, either has Guaranteed or will as a
result of such Incurrence be required to Guarantee any Obligations under the
Credit Agreement, the Company shall cause such Restricted Subsidiary to
Guarantee the Notes pursuant to a Subsidiary Guaranty on the terms and
conditions set forth in the Indenture and shall cause all Indebtedness of such
Restricted Subsidiary owing to the Company or any other Subsidiary of the
Company and not previously discharged to be converted into Capital Stock of such
Restricted Subsidiary (other than Disqualified Stock).
Securities and Exchange Commission Reports. Whether or not subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, we will file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and provide the Trustee and
Noteholders with such annual reports and such information, documents and other
reports as are specified in Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act and
applicable to a U.S. corporation subject to such Sections at the times specified
for such filings under such Sections. However, we will not be required to file
any reports, documents or other information if the Securities and Exchange
Commission will not accept such a filing.
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DEFAULTS
Each of the following is an Event of Default:
(1) a default in the payment of interest on the Notes when due, continued
for 30 days;
(2) a default in the payment of principal of any Note when due at its
Stated Maturity, upon redemption, upon required repurchase, upon
declaration or otherwise;
(3) the failure by the Company or Fairchild Holdings to comply with its
obligations under "-- Certain Covenants -- Merger and Consolidation"
above;
(4) the failure by the Company to comply for 30 days after notice with any
of its obligations in the covenants described above under "-- Change of
Control" (other than a failure to purchase the Notes) or under
"-- Certain Covenants" under "-- Limitation on Indebtedness,"
"-- Limitation on Restricted Payments," " -- Limitation on Restrictions
on Distributions from Restricted Subsidiaries," "-- Limitation on Sales
of Assets and Subsidiary Stock" (other than a failure to purchase the
Notes), "-- Limitation on Affiliate Transactions," "-- Limitation on
the Sale or Issuance of Capital Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries,"
"-- Future Guarantors" or "-- Securities and Exchange Commission
Reports;"
(5) the failure by the Company to comply for 60 days after notice with its
other agreements contained in the Indenture;
(6) Indebtedness of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary is not paid
within any applicable grace period after final maturity or is
accelerated by the holders thereof because of a default and the total
amount of such Indebtedness unpaid or accelerated exceeds $10.0 million
(the "cross acceleration provision");
(7) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the
Company or a Significant Subsidiary (the "bankruptcy provisions");
(8) any judgment or decree for the payment of money in excess of $10.0
million is entered against the Company or a Significant Subsidiary,
remains outstanding for a period of 60 days following such judgment and
is not discharged, waived or stayed within 10 days after notice (the
"judgment default provision"); or
(9) the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or any Subsidiary Guaranty ceases to be
in full force and effect (other than in accordance with the terms of
the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or such Subsidiary Guaranty) or
Fairchild Holdings or any Subsidiary Guarantor denies or disaffirms its
obligations under the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or its Subsidiary
Guaranty, as the case may be.
However, a default under clauses (4), (5) and (8) will not constitute an
Event of Default until the Trustee or the holders of 25% in principal amount of
the outstanding Notes notify the Company of the default and the Company does not
cure such default within the time specified after receipt of such notice.
If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the holders
of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may declare the
principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all the Notes to be due and
payable. Upon such a declaration, such principal and interest shall be due and
payable immediately; provided, however, that if upon such declaration there are
any amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement and the amounts thereunder
have not been accelerated, such principal and interest shall be due and payable
upon the earlier of the time such amounts are accelerated or five Business Days
after receipt by the Company and the Representative under the Credit Agreement
of such declaration. If an Event of Default relating to certain events of
bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Company occurs and is
continuing, the principal of and interest on all the Notes will ipso facto
become and be immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act
on the
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part of the Trustee or any holders of the Notes. Under certain circumstances,
the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may
rescind any such acceleration with respect to the Notes and its consequences.
Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the
Trustee, in case an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee will
be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers under the
Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders of the Notes unless
such holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity or security
against any loss, liability or expense. Except to enforce the right to receive
payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest when due, no holder of a Note
may pursue any remedy with respect to the Indenture or the Notes unless:
(1) such holder has previously given the Trustee notice that an Event of
Default is continuing;
(2) holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes
have requested the Trustee to pursue the remedy;
(3) such holders have offered the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity
against any loss, liability or expense;
(4) the Trustee has not complied with such request within 60 days after
the receipt thereof and the offer of security or indemnity; and
(5) the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes
have not given the Trustee a direction inconsistent with such request
within such 60-day period.
Subject to certain restrictions, the holders of a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Notes are given the right to direct the time, method
and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee
or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. The Trustee,
however, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the
Indenture or that the Trustee determines is unduly prejudicial to the rights of
any other holder of a Note or that would involve the Trustee in personal
liability.
The Indenture provides that if a Default occurs and is continuing and is
known to the Trustee, the Trustee must mail to each holder of the Notes notice
of the Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default
in the payment of principal of or interest on any Note, the Trustee may withhold
notice if and so long as a committee of its trust officers determines that
withholding notice is not opposed to the interest of the holders of the Notes.
In addition, the Company is required to deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days
after the end of each fiscal year, a certificate indicating whether the signers
thereof know of any Default that occurred during the previous year. The Company
also is required to deliver to the Trustee, within 30 days after the occurrence
thereof, written notice of any event which would constitute certain Defaults,
their status and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take in
respect thereof.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture may be amended with the
consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then
outstanding (including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or
exchange for the Notes) and any past default or compliance with any provisions
may also be waived with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal
amount of the Notes then outstanding. However, without the consent of each
holder of an outstanding Note affected thereby, no amendment may, among other
things:
(1) reduce the amount of Notes whose holders must consent to an
amendment;
(2) reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest on any
Note;
(3) reduce the principal of or extend the Stated Maturity of any Note;
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(4) reduce the premium payable upon the redemption of any Note or change
the time at which any Note may be redeemed as described under
"-- Optional Redemption" above;
(5) make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Note;
(6) impair the right of any holder of the Notes to receive payment of
principal of and interest on such holder's Notes on or after the due
dates therefor or to institute suit for the enforcement of any
payment on or with respect to such holder's Notes;
(7) make any change in the amendment provisions which require each
holder's consent or in the waiver provisions;
(8) make any change to the subordination provisions of the Indenture that
would adversely affect the Noteholders;
(9) make any change in the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or any Subsidiary
Guaranty that would adversely affect the Noteholders; or
(10) make any change in the provisions described under "-- Escrow of
Offering Proceeds; Special Redemption" above.
Without the consent of any holder of the Notes, the Company and Trustee may
amend the Indenture to cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency, to
provide for the assumption by a successor corporation of the obligations of the
Company under the Indenture, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to
or in place of certificated Notes (provided that the uncertificated Notes are
issued in registered form for purposes of Section 163(f) of the Code, or in a
manner such that the uncertificated Notes are described in Section 163(f)(2)(B)
of the Code), to add guarantees with respect to the Notes, to release a
Subsidiary Guaranty when permitted by the Indenture, to secure the Notes, to add
to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the holders of the Notes or
to surrender any right or power conferred upon the Company, to make any change
that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder of the Notes or to
comply with any requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission in
connection with the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture
Act. However, no amendment may be made to the subordination provisions of the
Indenture that adversely affects the rights of any holder of Senior Indebtedness
then outstanding unless the holders of such Senior Indebtedness (or their
Representative) consents to such change.
The consent of the holders of the Notes is not necessary under the
Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment. It is
sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment.
After an amendment under the Indenture becomes effective, the Company is
required to mail to holders of the Notes a notice briefly describing such
amendment. However, the failure to give such notice to all holders of the Notes,
or any defect therein, will not impair or affect the validity of the amendment.
TRANSFER
The Existing Notes were and the Exchange Notes will be issued in registered
form and are transferable only upon the surrender of the Notes being transferred
for registration of transfer. The Company may require payment of a sum
sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge payable in
connection with certain transfers and exchanges.
DEFEASANCE
The Company at any time may terminate all its obligations under the Notes
and the Indenture ("legal defeasance"), except for certain obligations,
including those respecting the defeasance trust and obligations to register the
transfer or exchange of the Notes, to replace mutilated, destroyed, lost or
stolen
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Notes and to maintain a registrar and paying agent in respect of the Notes. The
Company at any time may terminate its obligations under "-- Change of Control"
and under the covenants described under "-- Certain Covenants" (other than the
covenant described under "-- Merger and Consolidation"), the operation of the
cross acceleration provision, the bankruptcy provisions with respect to
Significant Subsidiaries and the judgment default provision described under
"-- Defaults" above and the limitations contained in clauses (3) and (4) of the
first paragraph under "-- Certain Covenants -- Merger and Consolidation" above
("covenant defeasance").
The Company may exercise its legal defeasance option notwithstanding its
prior exercise of its covenant defeasance option. If the Company exercises its
legal defeasance option, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated because of
an Event of Default with respect thereto. If the Company exercises its covenant
defeasance option, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated because of an
Event of Default specified in clause (4), (6), (7) (with respect only to
Significant Subsidiaries) or (8) under "-- Defaults" above or because of the
failure of the Company to comply with clause (3) or (4) of the first paragraph
under "-- Certain Covenants -- Merger and Consolidation" above or the failure of
Fairchild Holdings to comply with the limitation under the fifth paragraph under
"-- Certain Covenants -- Merger and Consolidation" above. If the Company
exercises its legal defeasance option or its covenant defeasance option,
Fairchild Holdings and each Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from all of
its obligations with respect to the Fairchild Holdings Guaranty or its
Subsidiary Guaranty, as the case may be.
In order to exercise either defeasance option, the Company must irrevocably
deposit in trust (the "defeasance trust") with the Trustee money or U.S.
Government Obligations for the payment of principal and interest on the Notes to
redemption or maturity, as the case may be, and must comply with certain other
conditions, including delivery to the Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel to the
effect that holders of the Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for
U.S. Federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and defeasance and
will be subject to U.S. Federal income tax on the same amounts and in the same
manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit and
defeasance had not occurred (and, in the case of legal defeasance only, such
Opinion of Counsel must be based on a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service or
other change in applicable U.S. Federal income tax law).
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
United States Trust Company of New York is the Trustee under the Indenture
and has been appointed by the Company as Registrar and Paying Agent with regard
to the Notes.
The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes will
have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding
for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee, subject to certain
exceptions. The Indenture provides that if an Event of Default occurs (and is
not cured), the Trustee will be required, in the exercise of its power, to use
the degree of care of a prudent man in the conduct of his own affairs. Subject
to such provisions, the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of
its rights or powers under the Indenture at the request of any Holder of Notes,
unless such Holder shall have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity
satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense and then only to the
extent required by the terms of the Indenture.
GOVERNING LAW
The Indenture provides that it and the Notes are governed by, and construed
in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to
applicable principles of conflicts of law to the extent that the application of
the law of another jurisdiction would be required thereby.
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CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
"Acquisition Closing Date" means the date the Company consummates the
Acquisition of the Power Device Business from Samsung Electronics.
"Additional Assets" means (1) any property or assets (other than
Indebtedness and Capital Stock) in a Related Business, (2) the Capital Stock of
a Person that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of the acquisition of
such Capital Stock by the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary or (3)
Capital Stock constituting a minority interest in any Person that at such time
is a Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that any such Restricted
Subsidiary described in clauses (2) or (3) above is primarily engaged in a
Related Business.
"Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person, directly or
indirectly, controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common
control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition,
"control" when used with respect to any Person means the power to direct the
management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through
the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms
"controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing. For
purposes of the provisions described under "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation
on Restricted Payments," "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Affiliate
Transactions" and "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Sales of Assets and
Subsidiary Stock" only, "Affiliate" shall also mean any beneficial owner of
Capital Stock representing 10% or more of the total voting power of the Voting
Stock (on a fully diluted basis) of the Company or of rights or warrants to
purchase such Capital Stock (whether or not currently exercisable) and any
Person who would be an Affiliate of any such beneficial owner pursuant to the
first sentence hereof.
"Asset Disposition" means any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition
(or series of related sales, leases, transfers or dispositions) by the Company
or any Restricted Subsidiary, including any disposition by means of a merger,
consolidation or similar transaction (each referred to for the purposes of this
definition as a "disposition"), of (1) any shares of Capital Stock of a
Restricted Subsidiary (other than directors' qualifying shares or shares
required by applicable law to be held by a Person other than the Company or a
Restricted Subsidiary), (2) all or substantially all the assets of any division
or line of business of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or (3) any other
assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary outside of the ordinary
course of business of the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary (other than, in
the case of (1), (2) and (3) above, (x) a disposition by a Restricted Subsidiary
to the Company or by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary to a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary, (y) for purposes of the covenant described under "-- Certain
Covenants -- Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock" only, a
disposition that constitutes a Restricted Payment permitted by the covenant
described under "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Restricted Payments" and
(z) disposition of assets with a fair market value of less than $100,000).
"Attributable Debt" in respect of a Sale/Leaseback Transaction means, as at
the time of determination, the present value (discounted at the interest rate
borne by the Notes, compounded annually) of the total obligations of the lessee
for rental payments during the remaining term of the lease included in such
Sale/Leaseback Transaction (including any period for which such lease has been
extended).
"Average Life" means, as of the date of determination, with respect to any
Indebtedness or Preferred Stock, the quotient obtained by dividing (1) the sum
of the products of the numbers of years from the date of determination to the
dates of each successive scheduled principal payment of such Indebtedness or
redemption or similar payment with respect to such Preferred Stock multiplied by
the amount of such payment by (2) the sum of all such payments.
"Banks" has the meaning specified in the Credit Agreement.
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"Bank Indebtedness" means all Obligations pursuant to the Credit Agreement.
"Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of the Company or any
committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such Board.
"Business Day" means each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on
which commercial banking institutions are authorized or required by law to close
in New York City.
"Capital Lease Obligations" means an obligation that is required to be
classified and accounted for as a capital lease for financial reporting purposes
in accordance with GAAP, and the amount of Indebtedness represented by such
obligation shall be the capitalized amount of such obligation determined in
accordance with GAAP; and the Stated Maturity thereof shall be the date of the
last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease prior to the first
date upon which such lease may be terminated by the lessee without payment of a
penalty.
"Capital Stock" of any Person means any and all shares, interests, rights
to purchase, warrants, options, participations or other equivalents of or
interests in (however designated) equity of such Person, including any Preferred
Stock, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Consolidated Coverage Ratio" as of any date of determination means the
ratio of (a) the aggregate amount of EBITDA for the period of the most recent
four consecutive fiscal quarters ending at least 45 days (or, if less, the
number of days after the end of such fiscal quarter as the consolidated
financial statements of the Company shall be provided to the Noteholders
pursuant to the Indenture) prior to the date of such determination to (b)
Consolidated Interest Expense for such four fiscal quarters; provided, however,
that:
(1) if the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary has Incurred any
Indebtedness since the beginning of such period that remains
outstanding or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate
the Consolidated Coverage Ratio is an Incurrence of Indebtedness, or
both, EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be
calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such
Indebtedness as if such Indebtedness had been Incurred on the first day
of such period and the discharge of any other Indebtedness repaid,
repurchased, defeased or otherwise discharged with the proceeds of such
new Indebtedness as if such discharge had occurred on the first day of
such period;
(2) if the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary has repaid, repurchased,
defeased or otherwise discharged any Indebtedness since the beginning
of such period or if any Indebtedness is to be repaid, repurchased,
defeased or otherwise discharged (in each case other than Indebtedness
Incurred under any revolving credit facility unless such Indebtedness
has been permanently repaid and has not been replaced) on the date of
the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Consolidated
Coverage Ratio, EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such
period shall be calculated on a pro forma basis as if such discharge
had occurred on the first day of such period and as if the Company or
such Restricted Subsidiary has not earned the interest income actually
earned during such period in respect of cash or Temporary Cash
Investments used to repay, repurchase, defease or otherwise discharge
such Indebtedness;
(3) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted
Subsidiary shall have made any Asset Disposition, the EBITDA for such
period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the EBITDA (if positive)
directly attributable to the assets which are the subject of such Asset
Disposition for such period, or increased by an amount equal to the
EBITDA (if negative), directly attributable thereto for such period and
Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be reduced by an
amount equal to the Consolidated Interest Expense directly attributable
to any Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary repaid,
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repurchased, defeased or otherwise discharged with respect to the
Company and its continuing Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with
such Asset Disposition for such period (or, if the Capital Stock of any
Restricted Subsidiary is sold, the Consolidated Interest Expense for
such period directly attributable to the Indebtedness of such
Restricted Subsidiary to the extent the Company and its continuing
Restricted Subsidiaries are no longer liable for such Indebtedness
after such sale);
(4) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted
Subsidiary (by merger or otherwise) shall have made an Investment in
any Restricted Subsidiary (or any person which becomes a Restricted
Subsidiary) or an acquisition of assets, including any acquisition of
assets occurring in connection with a transaction requiring a
calculation to be made hereunder, which constitutes all or
substantially all of an operating unit of a business, EBITDA and
Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be calculated after
giving pro forma effect thereto (including the Incurrence of any
Indebtedness) as if such Investment or acquisition occurred on the
first day of such period; and
(5) if since the beginning of such period any Person (that subsequently
became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into the Company
or any Restricted Subsidiary since the beginning of such period) shall
have made any Asset Disposition, any Investment or acquisition of
assets that would have required an adjustment pursuant to clause (3) or
(4) above if made by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary during such
period, EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall
be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Asset
Disposition, Investment or acquisition occurred on the first day of
such period.
For purposes of this definition, whenever pro forma effect is to be given
to an acquisition of assets, the amount of income or earnings relating thereto
and the amount of Consolidated Interest Expense associated with any Indebtedness
Incurred in connection therewith, the pro forma calculations shall be determined
in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting Officer of the Company.
If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro
forma effect, the interest of such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the
rate in effect on the date of determination had been the applicable rate for the
entire period (taking into account any Interest Rate Agreement applicable to
such Indebtedness if such Interest Rate Agreement has a remaining term in excess
of 12 months).
"Consolidated Current Liabilities" as of the date of determination means
the aggregate amount of liabilities of the Company and its consolidated
Restricted Subsidiaries which may properly be classified as current liabilities
(including taxes accrued as estimated), on a consolidated basis, after
eliminating (1) all intercompany items between the Company and any Restricted
Subsidiary and (2) all current maturities of long-term Indebtedness, all as
determined in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.
"Consolidated Interest Expense" means, for any period, the total interest
expense of the Company and its consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries, plus, to
the extent not included in such total interest expense, and to the extent
incurred by the Company or its Restricted Subsidiaries, without duplication:
(1) interest expense attributable to Capital Lease Obligations and the
interest expense attributable to leases constituting part of a
Sale/Leaseback Transaction;
(2) amortization of debt discount and debt issuance cost;
(3) capitalized interest;
(4) non-cash interest expenses;
(5) commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with respect to
letters of credit and bankers' acceptance financing;
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(6) net costs associated with Hedging Obligations involving any Interest
Rate Agreement (including amortization of fees);
(7) Preferred Stock dividends accrued by consolidated Restricted
Subsidiaries in respect of all Preferred Stock held by Persons other
than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary;
(8) interest incurred in connection with Investments in discontinued
operations;
(9) interest accruing on any Indebtedness of any other Person to the
extent such Indebtedness is Guaranteed by (or secured by the assets
of) the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; and
(10) the cash contributions to any employee stock ownership plan or similar
trust to the extent such contributions are used by such plan or trust
to pay interest or fees to any Person (other than the Company) in
connection with Indebtedness Incurred by such plan or trust.
"Consolidated Net Income" means, for any period, the net income of the
Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries; provided, however, that there shall
not be included in such Consolidated Net Income:
(1) any net income of any Person (other than the Company) if such Person is
not a Restricted Subsidiary, except that (A) subject to the exclusion
contained in clause (4) below, the Company's equity in the net income
of any such Person for such period shall be included in such
Consolidated Net Income up to the aggregate amount of cash actually
distributed by such Person during such period to the Company or a
Restricted Subsidiary as a dividend or other distribution (subject, in
the case of a dividend or other distribution paid to a Restricted
Subsidiary, to the limitations contained in clause (3) below) and (B)
the Company's equity in a net loss of any such Person for such period
shall be included in determining such Consolidated Net Income;
(2) any net income (or loss) of any Person acquired by the Company or a
Subsidiary in a pooling of interests transaction for any period prior
to the date of such acquisition;
(3) any net income of any Restricted Subsidiary if such Restricted
Subsidiary is subject to restrictions, directly or indirectly, on the
payment of dividends or the making of distributions by such Restricted
Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to the Company, except that (A)
subject to the exclusion contained in clause (4) below, the Company's
equity in the net income of any such Restricted Subsidiary for such
period shall be included in such Consolidated Net Income up to the
aggregate amount of cash that could have been distributed by such
Restricted Subsidiary consistent with such restrictions during such
period to the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary as a dividend or
other distribution (subject, in the case of a dividend or other
distribution paid to another Restricted Subsidiary, to the limitation
contained in this clause) and (B) the Company's equity in a net loss of
any such Restricted Subsidiary for such period shall be included in
determining such Consolidated Net Income;
(4) any gain (or loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition of any
assets of the Company or its consolidated Subsidiaries (including
pursuant to any sale-and-leaseback arrangement) which is not sold or
otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business and any gain
(or loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition of any Capital
Stock of any Person;
(5) extraordinary gains or losses; and
(6) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles.
(7) Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the purposes of the covenant
described under "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Restricted
Payments" only, there shall be excluded from Consolidated Net Income
any dividends, repayments of loans or advances or other transfers of
assets from Unrestricted Subsidiaries to the Company or a Restricted
Subsidiary to the extent such
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dividends, repayments or transfers increase the amount of Restricted
Payments permitted under such covenant pursuant to clause (a)(3)(D)
thereof.
"Consolidated Net Tangible Assets" as of any date of determination means
the total amount of assets (less accumulated depreciation and amortization,
allowances for doubtful receivables, other applicable reserves and other
properly deductible items) which would appear on a consolidated balance sheet of
the Company and its consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries, determined on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, and after giving effect to purchase
accounting and after deducting therefrom Consolidated Current Liabilities and,
to the extent otherwise included, the amounts of:
(1) minority interests in consolidated Subsidiaries held by Persons other
than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary;
(2) excess of cost over fair value of assets of businesses acquired, as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors;
(3) any revaluation or other write-up in book value of assets subsequent to
the Issue Date as a result of a change in the method of valuation in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied;
(4) unamortized debt discount and expenses and other unamortized deferred
charges, goodwill, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names,
copyrights, licenses, organization or developmental expenses and other
intangible items;
(5) treasury stock;
(6) cash set apart and held in a sinking or other analogous fund
established for the purpose of redemption or other retirement of
Capital Stock to the extent such obligation is not reflected in
Consolidated Current Liabilities; and
(7) Investments in and assets of Unrestricted Subsidiaries.
"Consolidated Net Worth" means the total of the amounts shown on the
balance sheet of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries, determined on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, as of the end of the most recent
fiscal quarter of the Company ending at least 45 days prior to the taking of any
action for the purpose of which the determination is being made, as (1) the par
or stated value of all outstanding Capital Stock of the Company plus (2) paid-in
capital or capital surplus relating to such Capital Stock plus (3) any retained
earnings or earned surplus less (A) any accumulated deficit and (B) any amounts
attributable to Disqualified Stock.
"Credit Agreement" means (1) prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, the
Credit Agreement, as amended, dated as of March 11, 1997, by and among Fairchild
Holdings, the Company, certain of its Subsidiaries, the lenders referred to
therein, Bankers Trust Company, as Administrative Agent, Credit Suisse First
Boston, as Syndication Agent, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as
Documentation Agent, together with the related documents thereto and (2) on or
after the Acquisition Closing Date, the Credit Agreement to be entered into by
and among Fairchild Holdings, the Company, certain of its Subsidiaries, the
lenders referred to therein and Credit Suisse First Boston, as Administrative
Agent, together with the related documents thereto (including without limitation
the term loans and revolving loans thereunder, any guarantees and security
documents), as amended, extended, renewed, restated, supplemented or otherwise
modified (in whole or in part, and without limitation as to amount, terms,
conditions, covenants and other provisions) from time to time, and any agreement
(and related document) governing Indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance,
in whole or in part, the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or
permitted to be outstanding under such Credit Agreement or a successor Credit
Agreement, whether by the same or any other lender or group of lenders.
"Currency Agreement" means in respect of a Person any foreign exchange
contract, currency swap agreement or other similar agreement to which such
Person is a party or beneficiary.
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"CVC" means Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd.
"Default" means any event which is, or after notice or passage of time or
both would be, an Event of Default.
"Designated Senior Indebtedness" means (1) the Bank Indebtedness; provided,
however, that Bank Indebtedness outstanding under any Credit Agreement that
Refinanced in part, but not in whole, the previously outstanding Bank
Indebtedness shall only constitute Designated Senior Indebtedness if it meets
the requirements of succeeding clause (2); and (2) any other Senior Indebtedness
of the Company which, at the date of determination, has an aggregate principal
amount outstanding of, or under which, at the date of determination, the holders
thereof are committed to lend up to, at least $10.0 million and is specifically
designated by the Company in the instrument evidencing or governing such Senior
Indebtedness as "Designated Senior Indebtedness" for purposes of the Indenture.
"Disqualified Stock" means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock
which by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible
or for which it is exchangeable) or upon the happening of any event (1) matures
or is mandatorily redeemable pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise,
(2) is convertible or exchangeable for Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock or (3)
is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part, in each
case on or prior to the first anniversary of the Stated Maturity of the Notes;
provided, however, that any Capital Stock that would not constitute Disqualified
Stock but for provisions thereof giving holders thereof the right to require
such Person to repurchase or redeem such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of an
"asset sale" or "change of control" occurring prior to the first anniversary of
the Stated Maturity of the Notes shall not constitute Disqualified Stock if the
"asset sale" or "change of control" provisions applicable to such Capital Stock
are not more favorable to the holders of such Capital Stock than the provisions
described under "-- Change of Control" and under "-- Certain
Covenants -- Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock."
"EBITDA" for any period means the sum of Consolidated Net Income, plus
Consolidated Interest Expense plus the following to the extent deducted in
calculating such Consolidated Net Income:
(1) all income tax expense of the Company and its consolidated Restricted
Subsidiaries;
(2) depreciation expense of the Company and its consolidated Restricted
Subsidiaries;
(3) amortization expense of the Company and its consolidated Restricted
Subsidiaries (excluding amortization expense attributable to a prepaid
cash item that was paid in a prior period); and
(4) all other non-cash charges of the Company and its consolidated
Restricted Subsidiaries (excluding any such non-cash charge to the
extent that it represents an accrual of or reserve for cash
expenditures in any future period);
in each case for such period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provision for
taxes based on the income or profits of, and the depreciation and amortization
and non-cash charges of, a Restricted Subsidiary shall be added to Consolidated
Net Income to compute EBITDA only to the extent (and in the same proportion)
that the net income of such Restricted Subsidiary was included in calculating
Consolidated Net Income and only if a corresponding amount would be permitted at
the date of determination to be dividended to the Company by such Restricted
Subsidiary without prior approval (that has not been obtained), pursuant to the
terms of its charter and all agreements, instruments, judgments, decrees,
orders, statutes, rules and governmental regulations applicable to such
Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"Fairchild Holdings" means FSC Semiconductor Corporation, a Delaware
corporation, and any successor corporation.
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"Fairchild Holdings Guaranty" means the Guarantee by Fairchild Holdings of
the Company's obligations with respect to the Notes contained in the Indenture.
"Foreign Subsidiary" means any Restricted Subsidiary not created or
organized in the United States or any state thereof and that conducts
substantially all its operations outside of the United States.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
of America as in effect as of the Issue Date, including those set forth in (1)
the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (2) statements and
pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (3) such other
statements by such other entity as approved by a significant segment of the
accounting profession and (4) the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission governing the inclusion of financial statements (including
pro forma financial statements) in periodic reports required to be filed
pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act, including opinions and
pronouncements in staff accounting bulletins and similar written statements from
the accounting staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. All ratios and
computations based on GAAP contained in the Indenture shall be computed in
conformity with GAAP.
"Guarantee" means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person
directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Indebtedness of any Person and any
obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of such Person (1) to
purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such
Indebtedness or other obligation of such Person (whether arising by virtue of
partnership arrangements, or by agreements to keep-well, to purchase assets,
goods, securities or services, to take-or-pay or to maintain financial statement
conditions or otherwise) or (2) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any
other manner the obligee of such Indebtedness of the payment thereof or to
protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part);
provided, however, that the term "Guarantee" shall not include endorsements for
collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The term "Guarantee"
used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.
"Guaranty Agreement" means a supplemental indenture, in a form satisfactory
to the Trustee, pursuant to which Fairchild Holdings or a Subsidiary Guarantor
becomes subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the Indenture.
"Hedging Obligations" of any Person means the obligations of such Person
pursuant to any Interest Rate Agreement or Currency Agreement.
"Holder" or "Noteholder" means the Person in whose name a Note is
registered on the Registrar's books.
"Incur" means issue, assume, Guarantee, incur or otherwise become liable
for; provided, however, that any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person
existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary (whether by merger,
consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be Incurred by such
Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Subsidiary. The term "Incurrence" when used
as a noun shall have a correlative meaning. The accretion of principal of a
non-interest bearing or other discount security shall not be deemed the
Incurrence of Indebtedness.
"Indebtedness" means, with respect to any Person on any date of
determination (without duplication):
(1) the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of (A) indebtedness of
such Person for money borrowed and (B) indebtedness evidenced by notes,
debentures, bonds or other similar instruments for the payment of which
such Person is responsible or liable;
(2) all Capital Lease Obligations of such Person and all Attributable Debt
in respect of Sale/Leaseback Transactions entered into by such Person;
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(3) all obligations of such Person issued or assumed as the deferred
purchase price of property, all conditional sale obligations of such
Person and all obligations of such Person under any title retention
agreement (but excluding trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary
course of business);
(4) all obligations of such Person for the reimbursement of any obligor on
any letter of credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit transaction
(other than obligations with respect to letters of credit securing
obligations (other than obligations described in clauses (1) through
(3) above) entered into in the ordinary course of business of such
Person to the extent such letters of credit are not drawn upon or, if
and to the extent drawn upon, such drawing is reimbursed no later than
the tenth Business Day following payment on the letter of credit);
(5) the amount of all obligations of such Person with respect to the
redemption, repayment or other repurchase of any Disqualified Stock or,
with respect to any Subsidiary of such Person, the liquidation
preference with respect to, any Preferred Stock (but excluding, in each
case, any accrued dividends);
(6) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (1) through (5) of
other Persons and all dividends of other Persons for the payment of
which, in either case, such Person is responsible or liable, directly
or indirectly, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, including by means
of any Guarantee;
(7) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (1) through (6) of
other Persons secured by any Lien on any property or asset of such
Person (whether or not such obligation is assumed by such Person), the
amount of such obligation being deemed to be the lesser of the value of
such property or assets or the amount of the obligation so secured; and
(8) to the extent not otherwise included in this definition, Hedging
Obligations of such Person.
The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be the
outstanding balance at such date of all unconditional obligations as described
above and the maximum liability, upon the occurrence of the contingency giving
rise to the obligation, of any contingent obligations at such date; provided,
however, that the amount outstanding at any time of any Indebtedness issued with
original issue discount shall be deemed to be the face amount of such
Indebtedness less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue
discount of such indebtedness at such time as determined in accordance with
GAAP.
"Interest Rate Agreement" means in respect of a Person any interest rate
swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement or other financial agreement or
arrangement designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in interest
rates.
"Investment" in any Person means any direct or indirect advance, loan
(other than advances to customers in the ordinary course of business that are
recorded as accounts receivable on the balance sheet of the lender) or other
extensions of credit (including by way of Guarantee or similar arrangement) or
capital contribution to (by means of any transfer of cash or other property to
others or any payment for property or services for the account or use of
others), or any purchase or acquisition of Capital Stock, Indebtedness or other
similar instruments issued by such Person. For purposes of the definition of
"Unrestricted Subsidiary," the definition of "Restricted Payment" and the
covenant described under "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Restricted
Payments;"
(1) "Investment" shall include the portion (proportionate to the Company's
equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value of the net
assets of any Subsidiary of the Company at the time that such
Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided, however,
that upon a redesignation of such Subsidiary as a Restricted
Subsidiary, the Company shall be deemed to continue to have a permanent
"Investment" in an Unrestricted Subsidiary equal to an amount (if
positive) equal to (x) the Company's "Investment" in such Subsidiary at
the
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time of such redesignation less (y) the portion (proportionate to the
Company's equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value
of the net assets of such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation;
and
(2) any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be
valued at its fair market value at the time of such transfer, in each
case as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
"Issue Date" means the date on which the Notes are originally issued.
"Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or
charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention
agreement or lease in the nature thereof).
"Net Available Cash" from an Asset Disposition means cash payments received
therefrom (including any cash payments received by way of deferred payment of
principal pursuant to a note or installment receivable or otherwise and proceeds
from the sale or other disposition of any securities received as consideration,
but only as and when received, but excluding any other consideration received in
the form of assumption by the acquiring Person of Indebtedness or other
obligations relating to such properties or assets or received in any other
non-cash form), in each case net of:
(1) all legal, title and recording tax expenses, commissions and other fees
and expenses incurred, and all Federal, state, provincial, foreign and
local taxes required to be accrued as a liability under GAAP, as a
consequence of such Asset Disposition;
(2) all payments made on any Indebtedness which is secured by any assets
subject to such Asset Disposition, in accordance with the terms of any
Lien upon or other security agreement of any kind with respect to such
assets, or which must by its terms, or in order to obtain a necessary
consent to such Asset Disposition, or by applicable law be, repaid out
of the proceeds from such Asset Disposition;
(3) all distributions and other payments required to be made to minority
interest holders in Subsidiaries or joint ventures as a result of such
Asset Disposition; and
(4) the deduction of appropriate amounts provided by the seller as a
reserve, in accordance with GAAP, against any liabilities associated
with the property or other assets disposed in such Asset Disposition
and retained by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary after such
Asset Disposition.
"Net Cash Proceeds," with respect to any issuance or sale of Capital Stock,
means the cash proceeds of such issuance or sale net of attorneys' fees,
accountants' fees, underwriters' or placement agents' fees, discounts or
commissions and brokerage, consultant and other fees actually incurred in
connection with such issuance or sale and net of taxes paid or payable as a
result thereof.
"Obligations" means with respect to any Indebtedness all obligations for
principal, premium, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements,
and other amounts payable pursuant to the documentation governing such
Indebtedness.
"Permitted Holders" means (1) CVC, (2) any officer, employee or director of
CVC or any trust, partnership or other entity established solely for the benefit
of such officers, employees or directors, (3) any officer, employee or director
of Fairchild Holdings, the Company or any Subsidiary or any trust, partnership
or other entity established solely for the benefit of such officers, employees
or directors, and (4) in the case of any individual, any Permitted Transferee of
such individual (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement), except a Permitted
Transferee by virtue of Section 3.4(b)(iv) thereof; provided, however, that in
no event shall individuals collectively be deemed to be "Permitted Holders" with
respect to more than 30% of the total voting power of Fairchild Holdings or the
Company.
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"Permitted Investment" means an Investment by the Company or any Restricted
Subsidiary in:
(1) a Restricted Subsidiary or a Person that will, upon the making of such
Investment, become a Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that the
primary business of such Restricted Subsidiary is a Related Business;
(2) another Person if as a result of such Investment such other Person is
merged or consolidated with or into, or transfers or conveys all or
substantially all its assets to, the Company or a Restricted
Subsidiary; provided, however, that such Person's primary business is a
Related Business;
(3) Temporary Cash Investments;
(4) receivables owing to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary if
created or acquired in the ordinary course of business and payable or
dischargeable in accordance with customary trade terms; provided,
however, that such trade terms may include such concessionaire trade
terms as the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary deems reasonable
under the circumstances;
(5) payroll, travel and similar advances to cover matters that are expected
at the time of such advances ultimately to be treated as expenses for
accounting purposes and that are made in the ordinary course of
business;
(6) loans or advances to employees made in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practices of the Company or such Restricted
Subsidiary;
(7) stock, obligations or securities received in settlement of debts
created in the ordinary course of business and owing to the Company or
any Restricted Subsidiary or in satisfaction of judgments;
(8) any Person to the extent such Investment represents the non-cash
portion of the consideration received for an Asset Disposition as
permitted pursuant to the covenant described under "--Certain
Covenants -- Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock;" and
(9) so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing (or result
therefrom), any Person engaged in a Related Business in an aggregate
amount which, when added together with the amount of all the
Investments made pursuant to this clause (9) which at such time have
not been repaid through repayments of loans or advances or other
transfers of assets, does not exceed $30.0 million.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any
other entity.
"Preferred Stock," as applied to the Capital Stock of any Person, means
Capital Stock of any class or classes (however designated) which is preferred as
to the payment of dividends or distributions, or as to the distribution of
assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation or dissolution of such
Person, over shares of Capital Stock of any other class of such Person.
"principal" of a Note means the principal of the Note plus the premium, if
any, payable on the Note which is due or overdue or is to become due at the
relevant time.
"Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten primary public offering of
common stock of (1) the Company or (2) Fairchild Holdings (to the extent the
proceeds thereof are contemporaneously contributed to the Company), in each case
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act.
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"Purchase Price Note" means the promissory note, not to exceed $455.0
million, of the Company and Fairchild Korea to be issued to Samsung Electronics
on the Acquisition Closing Date for the purchase price of the Power Device
Business.
"Refinance" means, in respect of any Indebtedness, to refinance, extend,
renew, refund, repay, prepay, redeem, defease or retire, or to issue other
Indebtedness in exchange or replacement for, such indebtedness. "Refinanced" and
"Refinancing" shall have correlative meanings.
"Refinancing Indebtedness" means Indebtedness that Refinances any
Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary existing on the Issue
Date or Incurred in compliance with the Indenture, including Indebtedness that
Refinances Refinancing Indebtedness; provided, however, that (1) such
Refinancing Indebtedness has a Stated Maturity no earlier than the Stated
Maturity of the Indebtedness being Refinanced, (2) such Refinancing Indebtedness
has an Average Life at the time such Refinancing Indebtedness is Incurred that
is equal to or greater than the Average Life of the Indebtedness being
Refinanced and (3) such Refinancing Indebtedness has an aggregate principal
amount (or if Incurred with original issue discount, an aggregate issue price)
that is equal to or less than the aggregate principal amount (or if Incurred
with original issue discount, the aggregate accreted value) then outstanding or
committed (plus fees and expenses, including any premium and defeasance costs)
under the Indebtedness being Refinanced; provided further, however, that
Refinancing Indebtedness shall not include (x) Indebtedness of a Subsidiary that
Refinances Indebtedness of the Company or (y) Indebtedness of the Company or a
Restricted Subsidiary that Refinances Indebtedness of an Unrestricted
Subsidiary.
"Related Business" means any business related, ancillary or complementary
to the businesses of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries on the Issue
Date.
"Representative" means any trustee, agent or representative (if any) for an
issue of Senior Indebtedness of the Company; provided, however, that if and for
so long as any Senior Indebtedness lacks such a representative, then the
Representative for such Senior Indebtedness shall at all times be the holders of
a majority in outstanding principal amount of such senior Indebtedness.
"Restricted Payment" with respect to any Person means:
(1) the declaration or payment of any dividends or any other distributions
of any sort in respect of its Capital Stock (including any payment in
connection with any merger or consolidation involving such Person) or
similar payment to the direct or indirect holders of its Capital Stock
(other than dividends or distributions payable solely in its Capital
Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) and dividends or distributions
payable solely to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, and other
than pro rata dividends or other distributions made by a Subsidiary
that is not a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to minority stockholders (or
owners of an equivalent interest in the case of a Subsidiary that is an
entity other than a corporation));
(2) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value
of any Capital Stock of the Company held by any Person or of any
Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary held by any Affiliate of the
Company (other than a Restricted Subsidiary), including the exercise of
any option to exchange any Capital Stock (other than into Capital Stock
of the Company that is not Disqualified Stock);
(3) the purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition
or retirement for value, prior to scheduled maturity, scheduled
repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment of any Subordinated
Obligations (other than the purchase, repurchase or other acquisition
of Subordinated Obligations purchased in anticipation of satisfying a
sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in
each case due within one year of the date of acquisition); or
(4) the making of any Investment in any Person (other than a Permitted
Investment).
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"Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of the Company that is not an
Unrestricted Subsidiary.
"Revolving Credit Facilities" means the revolving credit facility contained
in the Credit Agreement and any other facility or financing arrangement that
Refinances or replaces, in whole or in part, any such revolving credit facility.
"Sale/Leaseback Transaction" means an arrangement relating to property now
owned or hereafter acquired whereby the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary
transfers such property to a Person and the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary
leases it from such Person.
"Secured Indebtedness" means any Indebtedness of the Company secured by a
Lien.
"Senior Indebtedness" of any Person means all (1) Bank Indebtedness of or
guaranteed by such Person, whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter
Incurred, and (2) Indebtedness of such Person, whether outstanding on the Issue
Date or thereafter Incurred, including interest thereon, in respect of (A)
Indebtedness for money borrowed, (B) Indebtedness evidenced by notes,
debentures, bonds or other similar instruments for the payment of which such
Person is responsible or liable and (C) Hedging Obligations, unless, in the case
of (1) and (2), in the instrument creating or evidencing the same or pursuant to
which the same is outstanding, it is provided that such obligations are
subordinate in right of payment to the obligations under the Notes; provided,
however, that Senior Indebtedness shall not include (i) any obligation of such
Person to any subsidiary of such Person, (ii) any liability for Federal, state,
local or other taxes owed or owing by such Person, (iii) any accounts payable or
other liability to trade creditors arising in the ordinary course of business
(including guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such liabilities), (iv)
any Indebtedness of such Person (and any accrued and unpaid interest in respect
thereof) which is subordinate or junior by its terms to any other Indebtedness
or other obligation of such Person (including, in the case of the Company, the
Notes and 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 and, in the case of
Fairchild Holdings, its 11.74% Subordinated Note due March 14, 2008 and 12.5%
Subordinated PIK Note due February 1, 2008) or (v) that portion of any
Indebtedness which at the time of Incurrence is Incurred in violation of the
Indenture (but as to any such Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, no such
violation shall be deemed to exist if the Representative of the Lenders
thereunder shall have received an officers' certificate of the Company to the
effect that the issuance of such Indebtedness does not violate such covenant and
setting forth in reasonable detail the reasons therefor).
"Senior Subordinated Indebtedness" means (1) with respect to the Company,
the Notes, the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and any other Indebtedness of
the Company that specifically provides that such Indebtedness is to rank pari
passu with the Notes in right of payment and is not subordinated by its terms in
right of payment to any Indebtedness or other obligation of the Company which is
not Senior Indebtedness of the Company and (2) with respect to Fairchild
Holdings or a Subsidiary Guarantor, their respective Guarantees of the Notes,
the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and any other Indebtedness of such Person
that specifically provides that such Indebtedness rank pari passu with such
Guaranty in respect of payment and is not subordinated by its terms in respect
of payment to any Indebtedness or other obligation of such Person which is not
Senior Indebtedness of such Person; provided, however, that Senior Subordinated
Indebtedness shall not include, in the case of Fairchild Holdings, the 11.74%
Subordinated Note due March 14, 2008.
"Significant Subsidiary" means any Restricted Subsidiary that would be a
"Significant Subsidiary" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under
Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Stated Maturity" means, with respect to any security, the date specified
in such security as the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of
such security is due and payable, including pursuant to any mandatory redemption
provision (but excluding any provision providing for the repurchase of such
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security at the option of the holder thereof upon the happening of any
contingency unless such contingency has occurred).
"Stockholders' Agreement" means the Securities Purchase and Holders
Agreement among the stockholders of Fairchild Holdings, as in effect on the
Issue Date.
"Subordinated Obligation" means any Indebtedness of the Company or any
Subsidiary Guarantor (whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter
Incurred) which is subordinate or junior in right of payment to, in the case of
the Company, the Notes or, in the case of such Subsidiary Guarantor, its
Subsidiary Guaranty, pursuant to a written agreement to that effect.
"Subsidiary" means, in respect of any Person, any corporation, association,
partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting
power of shares of Capital Stock or other interests (including partnership
interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to
vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time
owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by (1) such Person, (2) such Person
and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (3) one or more Subsidiaries of
such Person.
"Subsidiary Guarantor" means Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California and any other subsidiary of the Company that Guarantees the Company's
obligations with respect to the Notes.
"Subsidiary Guaranty" means a Guarantee by a Subsidiary Guarantor of the
Company's obligations with respect to the Notes.
"Temporary Cash Investments" means any of the following:
(1) any investment in direct obligations of the United States of America or
any agency thereof or obligations guaranteed by the United States of
America or any agency thereof;
(2) investments in time deposit accounts, certificates of deposit and money
market deposits maturing within 180 days of the date of acquisition
thereof issued by a bank or trust company which is organized under the
laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or any foreign
country recognized by the United States, and which bank or trust
company has capital, surplus and undivided profits aggregating in
excess of $50.0 million (or the foreign currency equivalent thereof)
and has outstanding debt which is rated "A" (or such similar equivalent
rating) or higher by at least one nationally recognized statistical
rating organization (as defined in Rule 436 under the Securities Act)
or any money-market fund sponsored by a registered broker dealer or
mutual fund distributor;
(3) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for
underlying securities of the types described in clause (1) above
entered into with a bank meeting the qualifications described in clause
(2) above;
(4) investments in commercial paper, maturing not more than 90 days after
the date of acquisition, issued by a corporation (other than an
Affiliate of the Company) organized and in existence under the laws of
the United States of America or any foreign country recognized by the
United States of America with a rating at the time as of which any
investment therein is made of "P-1" (or higher) according to Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. or "A-1" (or higher) according to Standard and
Poor's Ratings Group; and
(5) investments in securities with maturities of six months or less from
the date of acquisition issued or fully guaranteed by any state,
commonwealth or territory of the United States of America, or by any
political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, and rated at least
"A" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or "A" by Moody's Investors
Service, Inc.
"Term Loan Facilities" means the term loan facilities contained in the
Credit Agreement and any other facility or financing arrangement that Refinances
in whole or in part any such term loan facility.
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"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means (1) any Subsidiary of the Company that at
the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary by the
Board of Directors in the manner provided below and (2) any Subsidiary of an
Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Board of Directors may designate any Subsidiary of
the Company (including any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary) to be an
Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns
any Capital Stock or Indebtedness of, or holds any Lien on any property of, the
Company or any other Subsidiary of the Company that is not a Subsidiary of the
Subsidiary to be so designated; provided, however, that either (A) the
Subsidiary to be so designated has total assets of $1,000 or less or (B) if such
Subsidiary has assets greater than $1,000, such designation would be permitted
under the covenant described under "--Certain Covenants -- Limitation on
Restricted Payments." The Board of Directors may designate any Unrestricted
Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that immediately
after giving effect to such designation (x) the Company could Incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness under paragraph (a) of the covenant described under
"-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on Indebtedness" and (y) no Default shall
have occurred and be continuing. Any such designation by the Board of Directors
shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the Trustee a copy of
the resolution of the Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and
an Officers' Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the
foregoing provisions.
"U.S. Government Obligations" means direct obligations (or certificates
representing an ownership interest in such obligations) of the United States of
America (including any agency or instrumentality thereof) for the payment of
which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged and
which are not callable at the issuer's option.
"Voting Stock" of a Person means all classes of Capital Stock or other
interests (including partnership interests) of such Person then outstanding and
normally entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote
in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof.
"Wholly Owned Subsidiary" means a Restricted Subsidiary all the Capital
Stock of which (other than directors' qualifying shares) is owned by the Company
or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the Recapitalization, the stockholders of Fairchild
Holdings entered into the Stockholders' Agreement containing certain agreements
among such stockholders with respect to the capital stock and corporate
governance of Fairchild Holdings and our company. Certain amendments to the
Stockholders' Agreement, which were effected on May 29, 1998, resulted in the
lapse of certain risks of forfeiture by executive officers of our company with
respect to their stock in Fairchild Holdings. The lapse of such restrictions
resulted in the incurrence by such executive officers of liability for federal
and state income tax. Our company made loans to such executive officers in June
1998 to enable such officers to fund such tax liabilities. These loans were in
the following amounts: Kirk P. Pond -- $1,686,164; Joseph R. Martin -- $843,094;
Daniel E. Boxer -- $347,060; Darrell Mayeux -- $347,060; W. Wayne
Carlson -- $347,060; and Jerry M. Baker -- $350,600. Such loans bear interest at
a rate of 6% per annum. Such loans (including accrued but unpaid interest
thereon) will be canceled over the four-year period following their creation, or
earlier, in whole, upon the occurrence of certain qualifying public offerings of
our company's or Fairchild Holding's stock and, in part, upon the death or
disability of the obligor. Our company has also agreed to pay to such executive
officers amounts sufficient to enable them to discharge all tax liabilities
arising out of the cancellation of such loans (as well as all tax liabilities
arising out of such payments). Any such executive officer whose employment
terminates will be required to repay any uncanceled amounts immediately.
It is anticipated that the amounts payable by our company with respect to
such executive officers' tax liabilities (assuming no repayment obligation on
the part of any executive officer and cancellation in
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full after 4 years) are as follows: Kirk P. Pond -- $1,811,523; Joseph R.
Martin -- $905,763; Daniel E. Boxer -- $372,858; Darrell Mayeux -- $372,858; W.
Wayne Carlson -- $372,858; and Jerry M. Baker -- $384,287.
Keith Jackson, Executive Vice President, Analog, Mixed Signal and
Non-Volatile Memory Products Group, received a loan in the amount of $100,000
from our company on April 15, 1998 in order to assist him in covering the costs
of relocating to take this position with us. Such loan bears interest at a rate
of 6% per annum, with all accrued interest payable on each April 15, beginning
April 15, 1999. The outstanding principal of the loan is payable in full upon
the earlier of (a) six months after any initial public offering of Fairchild
Holdings' or our company's stock, (b) 60 days after Mr. Jackson ceases to be
employed by our company or (c) April 15, 2003.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following discussion summarizes the material United States federal
income tax consequences of the Exchange Offer to a holder of Existing Notes that
is an individual citizen or resident of the United States or a United States
corporation that purchased the Existing Notes pursuant to their original issue
(a "U.S. Holder"). This discussion is based on the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended to the date hereof (the "Code"), existing and proposed Treasury
regulations, and judicial and administrative determinations, all of which are
subject to change at any time, possibly on a retroactive basis. The following
relates only to the Existing Notes, and the Exchange Notes received in exchange
for the Existing Notes, that are held as "capital assets" within the meaning of
Section 1221 of the Code by U.S. Holders. It does not discuss state, local, or
foreign tax consequences, nor does it discuss tax consequences to subsequent
purchasers (persons who did not purchase the Existing Notes pursuant to their
original issue), or to categories of holders that are subject to special rules,
such as foreign persons, tax-exempt organizations, insurance companies, banks
and dealers in stocks and securities. Tax consequences may vary depending on the
particular status of an investor. No rulings will be sought from the Internal
Revenue Service with respect to the federal income tax consequences of the
Exchange Offer.
THIS SECTION DOES NOT PURPORT TO DEAL WITH ALL ASPECTS OF FEDERAL INCOME
TAXATION THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO AN INVESTOR'S DECISION TO EXCHANGE EXISTING
NOTES FOR EXCHANGE NOTES. EACH INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT WITH ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS AND OTHER TAX LAWS TO
ITS PARTICULAR SITUATION BEFORE DETERMINING WHETHER TO EXCHANGE EXISTING NOTES
FOR EXCHANGE NOTES.
THE EXCHANGE OFFER
The exchange of Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer should be
treated as a continuation of the corresponding Existing Notes because the terms
of the Exchange Notes are not materially different from the terms of the
Existing Notes. Accordingly, such exchange should not constitute a taxable event
to U.S. Holders, and therefore:
- no gain or loss should be realized by U.S. Holders upon receipt of an
Exchange Note;
- the holding period of the Exchange Note should include the holding period
of the Existing Note for which the Exchange Note was exchanged; and
- the adjusted tax basis of the Exchange Note should be the same as the
adjusted tax basis of the Existing Note for which the Exchange Note was
exchanged immediately before the exchange.
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STATED INTEREST
Stated interest on a Note will be taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary
interest income at the time that such interest accrues or is received, in
accordance with the U.S. Holder's regular method of accounting for federal
income tax purposes. The Notes are not considered to have been issued with
original issue discount for federal income tax purposes.
SALE, EXCHANGE OR RETIREMENT OF THE NOTES
A U.S. Holder's tax basis in a Note generally will be its cost. A U.S.
Holder generally will recognize gain or loss on the sale, exchange or retirement
of a Note in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on
the sale, exchange or retirement and the tax basis of the Note. Gain or loss
recognized on the sale, exchange or retirement of a Note (excluding amounts
received in respect of accrued interest which will be taxable as ordinary
interest income) generally will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term
capital gain or loss if the Note was held for more than one year.
BACKUP WITHHOLDING
Under certain circumstances, a U.S. Holder of a Note may be subject to
"backup withholding" at a 31% rate with respect to payments of interest on a
Note or the gross proceeds from the disposition of a Note.
This withholding generally applies if the U.S. Holder fails to furnish his
or her social security number or other taxpayer identification number in the
specified manner and in certain circumstances. Any amount withheld from a
payment to a U.S. Holder under the backup withholding rules is allowable as a
credit against such U.S. Holder's federal income tax liability, provided that
the required information is furnished to the IRS. Corporations and certain other
entities described in the Code and Treasury regulations are exempt from backup
withholding if their exempt status is properly established.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account
pursuant to the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a
prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. This
prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used
by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Notes received in
exchange for Existing Notes where such Existing Notes were acquired as a result
of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that,
for a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date, we will make this
prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use
in connection with any such resale. In addition, until , 1999 (90
days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in
the Exchange Notes may be required to deliver a prospectus.
We will not receive any proceeds from any sale of Exchange Notes by
broker-dealers. Exchange Noes received by broker-dealers for their own account
pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be sold from time to time in one or more
transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through
the writing of options on the Exchange Notes or a combination of such methods of
resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to
such prevailing market prices or negotiated prices. Any such resale may be made
directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive
compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any such
broker-dealer or the purchasers of any such Exchange Notes. Any broker-dealer
that resells Exchange Notes that were received by it for its own account
pursuant to the Exchange Offer and any broker or dealer that participates in a
distribution of such Exchange Notes may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within
the meaning of the Securities Act and any profit on any such resale of Exchange
Notes and any commission or concessions received by any such persons may be
deemed to be underwriting compensation under the
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Securities Act. The Letter of Transmittal states that, by acknowledging that it
will deliver and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed
to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act.
For a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date, we will promptly send
additional copies of this prospectus and any amendment or supplement to this
prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests such documents in the Letter of
Transmittal. We have agreed to pay all expenses incident to the Exchange Offer
(including the expenses of one counsel for the Holders of the Notes) other than
commissions or concessions of any brokers or dealers and will indemnify the
Holders of the Securities (including any broker-dealers) against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of the Exchange Notes
offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Dechert Price & Rhoads, New York,
New York.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of our company as of May 31, 1998 and
May 25, 1997, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended May 31,
1998, have been included in this prospectus and the Registration Statement in
reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
which report is included elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm
as experts in accounting and auditing.
The report of KPMG LLP covering the May 31, 1998 consolidated financial
statements of our company contains an explanatory paragraph that states that our
company changed our method of accounting for business process reengineering
costs in 1998 to adopt the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue
97-13, "Accounting for Business Process Reengineering Costs."
The consolidated financial statements of Fairchild Holdings as of May 31,
1998 and May 25, 1997, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended
May 31, 1998, have been included in this prospectus and the Registration
Statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public
accountants, which report is included elsewhere herein, and upon the authority
of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The report of KMPG LLP covering the May 31, 1998 consolidated financial
statements of Fairchild Holdings contains an explanatory paragraph that states
that Fairchild Holdings changed its method of accounting for business process
reengineering costs in 1998 to adopt the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 97-13, "Accounting for Business Process Reengineering Costs."
The financial statements of the Power Device Business have been included in
this prospectus and in the Registration Statement in reliance upon the report of
Samil Accounting Corporation, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon their authority as experts in accounting
and auditing.
The financial statements of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and for the year then ended, have been included in this prospectus and the
Registration Statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, which report is included elsewhere herein, and
upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any reports or
other information filed by us at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public
reference room at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549 and at the SEC's regional offices located at Northwestern
Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60661 and Seven
World Trade Center, 13(th) Floor, New York, NY 10048. Copies of such material
can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC upon payment of
certain fees prescribed by the SEC. You may call the Securities and Exchange
Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information contained in the public
reference room. Our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are also
available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the
Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at "http://www.sec.gov."
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 under the
Securities Act of 1933, covering the notes to be issued in the exchange offer
(File No. 333- ). This prospectus, which is a part of the
registration statement, does not contain all of the information included in the
registration statement. Any statement made in this prospectus concerning the
contents of any contract, agreement or other document is not necessarily
complete. For further information with respect to our company and the notes to
be issued in the Exchange Offer, please reference the registration statement,
including its exhibits. If we have filed any contract, agreement or other
document as an exhibit to the registration statement, you should read the
exhibit for a more complete understanding of the documents or matter involved.
Copies of the registration statement, including all related exhibits and
schedules, may be inspected without charge at the public reference facilities
maintained by the SEC, or obtained at prescribed rates from the Public Reference
Section of the SEC at the address set forth above. In addition, you may request
a copy of any of these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the
following address or phone number:
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
333 Western Avenue, Mail Stop 01-00
South Portland, ME 04106
Telephone: (207) 775-8100
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GLOSSARY
ABT.....................Advanced BiCMOS Technology.
ALS.....................Advanced Low Power Schottky.
Application Specific
Standard Product......A standard integrated circuit designed for a specific
product or application, such as a VCR, stereo or
microwave.
BiCMOS..................BiCMOS is a hybrid of CMOS and bipolar technologies
developed to combine the high speed characteristics of
bipolar technologies with the low power consumption and
high integration of CMOS technologies.
Bipolar.................A manufacturing process that uses two opposite
electrical poles to build semiconductors.
CMOS....................Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Currently the
most common integrated circuit fabrication process
technology, CMOS is one of the latest fabrication
techniques to use metal oxide semiconductor transistors.
Die.....................A piece of a semiconductor wafer containing the
circuitry of a single chip.
Diode...................An electronic device that allows current to flow in only
one direction.
Discrete................A single individually packaged component.
DMOS....................Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A process technology
used in power discrete fabrication.
ECL.....................Emitter Coupled Logic.
EEPROM..................Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read-Only Memory.
A form of non-volatile memory that can be erased
electronically before being reprogrammed.
EPROM...................Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory. Non-volatile
memory which may be erased by exposure to ultraviolet
light and which can be reprogrammed only by an external
programming unit.
Fab.....................The facility that fabricates the wafer.
FACT(TM)................Fairchild Advanced CMOS Technology.
FAST(R).................Fairchild Advanced Schottky Technology.
FET.....................Field Effect Transistor.
Flash Memory............A type of non-volatile memory, similar to an EEPROM in
that it is erasable and reprogrammable. The difference
is that it must be erased and reprogrammed in sectors,
not individual bits.
Foundry.................A wafer fab that manufactures silicon for another
business.
GFI.....................Ground Fault Interruptors.
GTL.....................Gunning Transceiver Logic.
HV MOSFET...............High Voltage MOSFET.
IGBT....................Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor.
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Integrated Circuit......A combination of two or more transistors on a base
material, usually silicon. All semiconductor chips,
including memory chips and logic chips, are just very
complicated integrated circuits with thousands of
transistors.
Lead Frames.............A conductive frame that brings the electrical signals to
and from the die.
Logic Product...........A product that contains digital integrated circuits that
move and shape, rather than store, information.
LS......................Low Power Schottky.
LVT.....................Low Voltage Technology.
Mask....................A piece of glass on which an integrated circuit's
circuitry design is laid out. Integrated circuits may
require up to 20 different layers of design, each with
its own mask. In the integrated circuit production
process, a light shines through the mask leaving an
image of the design on the wafer. Also known as a
reticle.
Mb......................Mega Bit. One million (or 1,048,576) bits as a unit of
data size or memory capacity.
Memory..................A group of integrated circuits that a computer uses to
store data and programs, such as ROM, RAM, DRAM, SRAM,
EEPROM and EPROM.
Micron..................1/25,000 of an inch. Circuity on an integrated circuit
typically follows lines that are less than one micron
wide.
MOS.....................Metal Oxide Semiconductor.
MOSFET..................Metal Oxide Semiconductor FET.
Motherboard.............The main piece of circuitry inside a PC.
Non-volatile Memory.....Memory products which retain their data content without
the need for constant power supply.
Op Amp..................Operational Amplifier.
Package.................A protective case that surrounds the die, consisting of
a plastic housing and a lead frame.
PC......................Personal Computer.
Planar Technology.......By the later 1950s, transistors were made in batches
through a simple photolithographic technique known as
the mesa process. This process, which led directly to
the creation of the commercially viable integrated
circuit, is a form of contact printing.
A cross section of a typical mesa transistor resembles a
mesa of silicon squatting on top of a foundation of
silicon. The three essential parts of a transistor are
all there: the base is the mesa, the collector is the
foundation, and the emitter is a tiny piece of doped
silicon embedded in the base. To fabricate a mesa
transistor, a flat wafer of silicon was doped with
either positive ions or electrons, covered with a
photomask (a photographic plate), exposed to ultraviolet
light and then immersed in an acid bath, which etched
away the exposed area around the mesa.
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For all the manufacturing benefits brought about by the
mesa process, it had two major drawbacks: the mesa was
susceptible to both physical harm and contamination, and
the process did not lend itself to the making of
resistors. Then Jean Hoerni, a Swiss physicist and one
of Fairchild's founders, invented an ingenious way
around these obstacles by creating a flat, or planar,
transistor.
Instead of mounting the mesa, or base, on top of a
foundation of silicon, he diffused it into the
foundation, which served as the collector. Next he
diffused the emittor into the base. (The base was
composed of negatively doped silicon, the collector and
emitor of positively doped silicon; the first planar
device was thus a pnp transistor.) Then he covered the
whole thing with a protective coating of silicon
dioxide, an insulator, leaving certain areas in the base
and the emitter uncovered. He diffused a thin layer of
aluminum into these areas, thereby creating "wires" that
hooked the device up to the outside (this was the idea
of his colleague and Fairchild co-founder, Robert
Noyce). The result was a durable and reliable
transistor, and the all-important breakthrough that made
commercial production of integrated circuits possible.
Plug and Play...........A protocol that supports automated configuration of add
on cards.
Power Discrete..........A discrete device that converts, switches or conditions
electricity.
PROM....................Programmable Read-Only Memory. Similar to ROM in that
once programmed it can be "read only" and not changed.
Programmable ROM means that customers can program the
integrated circuits themselves, so that the integrated
circuit need not be programmed when it is manufactured.
The programming is possible because of a series of fuses
in the circuitry that can be selectively blown to create
a unique type of data.
RAM.....................Random Access Memory. A type of volatile memory, forming
the main memory of a computer where applications and
files are run.
ROM.....................Read-Only Memory. Memory that is programmed by the
manufacturer and cannot be changed. Typically, ROM is
used to provide start-up data when a computer is first
turned on.
Semiconductor...........A material with electrical conducting properties in
between those of metals and insulators. (Metals always
conduct and insulators never conduct, but semiconductors
sometimes conduct.) Essentially, semiconductors transmit
electricity only under certain circumstances, such as
when given a positive or negative electric charge.
Therefore, a semiconductor's ability to conduct can be
turned on or off by manipulating those charges and this
allows the semiconductor to act as an electric switch.
The most common semiconductor material is silicon, used
as the base of most semiconductor chips today because it
is relatively inexpensive and easy to create.
Silicon bonding.........A manufacturing process used to bond together two
silicon wafers, allowing higher resistivity in one layer
and lower resistivity in the other to help conduct
current.
Sort....................The process of evaluating die into different grades,
good/bad or speed grades.
SPD.....................Serial Presence Detect.
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Transistor..............An individual circuit that can amplify or switch
electric current. This is the building block of all
integrated circuits and semiconductors.
Trench technology.......A manufacturing process used to etch trenches into
silicon wafers, allowing the transistor to be placed
both on the sides of the trenches and on the surface of
the wafer to enable transistors to be condensed into a
smaller area.
TTL.....................Transistor Transistor Logic.
VHC.....................Very High Speed CMOS.
Volatile Memory.........Memory products which lose their data content when the
power supply is switched off.
Wafer...................Thin, round, flat piece of silicon that is the base of
most integrated circuits.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997...................................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the years
in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998............... F-5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended May
31, 1998.................................................. F-6
Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity for each of
the years in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998..... F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 1999 and March 1,
1998...................................................... F-28
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of February 28, 1999
(Unaudited)............................................... F-29
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 1999 and March 1,
1998...................................................... F-30
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)............................................... F-31
FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-33
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997...................................................... F-34
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the years
in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998............... F-35
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended May
31, 1998.................................................. F-36
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
for each of the years in the three-year period ended May
31, 1998.................................................. F-37
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-38
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 1999 and March 1,
1998...................................................... F-60
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of February 28, 1999
(Unaudited)............................................... F-61
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 1999 and March 1,
1998...................................................... F-62
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)............................................... F-63
POWER DEVICE BUSINESS
Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-65
Statements of Net Assets (Liabilities) as of December 31,
1998 and 1997............................................. F-66
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for
each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31, 1998.................................................. F-67
Statement of Cash Flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1998................. F-68
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-69
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-85
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997....................... F-86
Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 1997.... F-87
Statement of Stockholder's Equity for the year ended
December 31, 1997......................................... F-88
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1997...................................................... F-89
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-90
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Fairchild Semiconductor
Corporation (the "Company") as of May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, the related
consolidated and combined statements of operations and stockholder's equity for
each of the years in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998, and the related
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended May 31, 1998. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The accompanying financial statements were prepared on the basis of
presentation as described in Note 1. Prior to March 11, 1997, the statements
present the combined business equity and the related combined revenues less
direct expenses before taxes of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business of National
Semiconductor Corporation (the Business), and are not intended to be a complete
presentation of the Business' financial position, results of operations or cash
flows. The results of operations before taxes are not necessarily indicative of
the results of operations before taxes that would have been recorded by the
Company on a stand-alone basis.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of
May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, the results of operations for each of the years
in the three year period ended May 31, 1998, and the results of cash flows for
the year ended May 31, 1998, on the basis described in Note 1, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 17 to the financial statements, the Company changed
its method of accounting for business process reengineering costs in 1998 to
adopt the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13, "Accounting
for Business Process Reengineering Costs".
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 16, 1998, except as to Note 18, which is as of July 20, 1998
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
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(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT
SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 6.5 $ 40.7
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $14.2 and $15.9
at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, respectively......... 75.0 79.6
Inventories............................................... 108.0 73.1
Other current assets...................................... 20.0 18.7
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Total current assets................................... 209.5 212.1
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 342.9 295.0
Deferred income taxes....................................... 17.5 17.8
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1.4
at May 31, 1998........................................... 31.5 --
Other assets................................................ 30.4 29.4
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Total assets........................................... $631.8 $554.3
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 13.2 $ 11.0
Accounts payable.......................................... 77.7 77.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 55.9 40.1
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Total current liabilities.............................. 146.8 128.2
Long-term debt, less current portion........................ 438.1 409.0
Other liabilities........................................... 0.6 0.4
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Total liabilities...................................... 585.5 537.6
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, 100
shares issued and outstanding at May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997, respectively................................. -- --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 12.0 9.6
Retained earnings......................................... 34.3 7.1
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Total stockholder's equity............................. 46.3 16.7
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity............. $631.8 $554.3
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
-----------------------------
MAY 31, MAY 25, MAY 26,
1998 1997 1996
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(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Net sales -- trade....................................... $635.8 $587.8 $688.7
Contract manufacturing -- National Semiconductor......... 153.4 104.2 87.6
------ ------ ------
Total revenue......................................... 789.2 692.0 776.3
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales............................................ 441.6 442.1 471.9
Cost of contract manufacturing -- National
Semiconductor......................................... 117.1 97.4 87.6
Research and development................................. 35.7 18.9 30.3
Selling, general and administrative...................... 92.0 96.4 114.4
Purchased in-process research and development............ 15.5 -- --
Restructuring............................................ -- 5.3 --
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Total operating expenses.............................. 701.9 660.1 704.2
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Operating income........................................... 87.3 31.9 72.1
Interest, net.............................................. 44.7 9.3 --
Other (income) expense, net................................ -- 1.4 (0.2)
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Income before income taxes................................. 42.6 21.2 72.3
Income taxes............................................... 13.9 4.5 --
------ ------ ------
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle................................................ 28.7 16.7 72.3
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of
tax effect of $0.8 million............................... (1.5) -- --
------ ------ ------
Net income................................................. $ 27.2 $ 16.7 $ 72.3
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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YEAR ENDED
MAY 31, 1998
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(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 27.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle,
net................................................... 1.5
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 84.6
Loss on disposal of fixed assets....................... 0.9
Purchased in-process research and development.......... 15.5
Deferred income taxes.................................. 2.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect
of acquisition:
Accounts receivable.................................... 18.5
Inventories............................................ (21.3)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.............. (1.6)
Accounts payable....................................... (4.2)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities......... 11.6
Other assets and liabilities........................... 0.6
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Cash provided by operating activities................ 136.1
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures...................................... (78.0)
Purchase of molds and tooling............................. (5.7)
Purchase of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., net of cash
acquired............................................... (116.8)
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Cash used by investing activities.................... (200.5)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt............................... (58.7)
Issuance of long-term debt................................ 90.0
Debt issuance costs....................................... (1.1)
-------
Cash provided by financing activities................ 30.2
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... (34.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 40.7
-------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 6.5
=======
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes........................................... $ 8.9
=======
Interest............................................... $ 43.8
=======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
---------------- ADDITIONAL
(000'S) PAR PAID-IN RETAINED BUSINESS TOTAL
SHARES VALUE CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY EQUITY
------- ----- ---------- -------- -------- -------
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at May 28, 1995......... -- $-- $ -- $ -- $ 233.2 $ 233.2
Revenues less expenses......... -- -- -- -- 72.3 72.3
Net intercompany activity...... -- -- -- -- 43.7 43.7
--- --- ------- ----- ------- -------
Balances at May 26, 1996......... -- -- -- -- 349.2 349.2
Revenues less expenses......... -- -- -- -- 9.6 9.6
Net intercompany activity...... -- -- -- -- (25.4) (25.4)
--- --- ------- ----- ------- -------
Balances at March 10, 1997....... -- -- -- -- 333.4 333.4
Recapitalization of Business... 0.1 -- 333.4 -- (333.4) --
Distribution to National
Semiconductor by
Fairchild................... -- -- (401.6) -- -- (401.6)
Capital contribution from
Fairchild Holdings.......... -- -- 77.8 -- -- 77.8
Net income for the period from
March 11, 1997 through
May 25, 1997................ -- -- -- 7.1 -- 7.1
--- --- ------- ----- ------- -------
Balances at May 25, 1997......... 0.1 -- 9.6 7.1 -- 16.7
Net income..................... -- -- -- 27.2 -- 27.2
Adjustment to business equity
assumed..................... -- -- 2.4 -- -- 2.4
--- --- ------- ----- ------- -------
Balances at May 31, 1998......... 0.1 $-- $ 12.0 $34.3 $ -- $ 46.3
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BACKGROUND
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation ("Fairchild" or the "Company") was
incorporated on February 10, 1997 by National Semiconductor Corporation
("National Semiconductor" or "National"). On March 11, 1997, National
Semiconductor consummated an Agreement and Plan of Recapitalization
("Recapitalization"). As part of the Recapitalization and pursuant to an Asset
Purchase Agreement, National Semiconductor transferred substantially all of the
assets and liabilities of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business (the "Business")
to the Company. The Business was defined as the logic, discrete and memory
divisions of National Semiconductor. The Recapitalization was accounted for as a
leveraged recapitalization, whereby the Company assumed the historical operating
results of the Business. Fairchild is a leading global designer, developer and
manufacturer of high performance multi-market semiconductors. The Company's
logic, discrete, non-volatile memory and analog and mixed signal products are
the building block components for virtually all electronic devices, from
sophisticated computers to household appliances. The Company is headquartered in
South Portland, Maine, and has manufacturing operations in South Portland,
Maine, West Jordan, Utah, Mountain View, California, Cebu, the Philippines, and
Penang, Malaysia. Fairchild is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FSC Semiconductor
Corporation ("Fairchild Holdings").
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements at May 31, 1998 and for the fiscal
year then ended, as well as at May 25, 1997, and for the period from March 11,
1997 through May 25, 1997, include the accounts and operations of the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Prior to March 11, 1997, the combined balance sheets included the assets
and liabilities that were directly related to the Business as they were operated
within National Semiconductor. These balance sheets do not include National
Semiconductor's corporate assets or liabilities not specifically identifiable to
Fairchild. National Semiconductor performed cash management on a centralized
basis and processed related receivables and certain payables, payroll and other
activity for Fairchild. These systems did not track receivables, liabilities and
cash receipts and payments on a business specific basis. Accordingly, it was not
practical to determine certain assets and liabilities associated with the
Business. Given these constraints, certain supplemental cash flow information is
presented in lieu of a statement of cash flows for the years ended May 25, 1997
and May 26, 1996 (See Note 15). The financial condition and cash flows may have
been significantly different if not for the centralized cash management system
of National Semiconductor.
Prior to March 11, 1997, the combined statements of operations included all
revenues and costs attributable to the Business including an allocation of the
costs of shared facilities and overhead of National Semiconductor. In addition,
certain costs incurred at Fairchild plants for the benefit of other National
Semiconductor product lines were allocated from Fairchild to National
Semiconductor. All of the allocations and estimates in the combined statements
of operations were based on assumptions that management believes were reasonable
under the circumstances. However, these allocations and estimates are not
necessarily indicative of the costs that would have resulted if the Business had
been operated on a stand alone basis.
Transactions with National Semiconductor have been identified in the
financial statements as transactions between related parties to the extent
practicable (See Note 11).
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FISCAL YEAR
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday on or nearest preceding May
31. The Company's results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 consist of 53
weeks of activity, compared to 52 weeks for the fiscal years ended May 25, 1997
and May 26, 1996.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
Commencing with the Recapitalization, the consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the sale of semiconductor products is recognized when shipped,
with a provision for estimated returns and allowances recorded at the time of
shipment. Contract manufacturing revenues are recognized upon completion of
respective stages of production, defined as wafer fabrication, sort, assembly
and test.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The Company's research and development expenditures are charged to expense
as incurred.
RELATED PARTY ACTIVITY
In conjunction with the Recapitalization, Fairchild and National
Semiconductor executed several agreements which govern the performance of
manufacturing services by Fairchild on behalf of National Semiconductor and by
National Semiconductor on behalf of Fairchild. In addition, National
Semiconductor provides a number of business support services to Fairchild.
Prior to the Recapitalization, the Business performed contract
manufacturing services for National Semiconductor. The revenues for these
services are reflected at cost in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations.
Manufacturing costs were generally apportioned between National
Semiconductor and the Business' product lines based upon budgeted and actual
factory production loading. Certain manufacturing costs (e.g., material costs)
that were specifically identifiable with a particular product line were charged
or credited directly without apportionment.
National Semiconductor also performed manufacturing services for the
Business and incurred other elements of cost of sales on behalf of the Business,
including freight, duty, warehousing, and purchased manufacturing services from
third party vendors.
Shared or common costs, including certain general and administrative, sales
and marketing, and research and development expenses, have been allocated from
National Semiconductor's corporate office, selling and marketing locations, and
manufacturing sites to the Business or from the Business' plants to National
Semiconductor product lines on a basis which is considered to fairly and
reasonably reflect the utilization of the services provided to, or benefit
obtained by, the business receiving the charge. National Semiconductor had net
interest income on a consolidated basis for all periods presented prior to the
Recapitalization. Although not material, these amounts have been allocated to
the Business prior to
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
the Recapitalization on the basis of net assets and are included in other
(income) expense (See Note 11).
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of
three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis, or market.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and is generally
depreciated based upon the following estimated useful lives: buildings and
improvements ten to thirty years, and machinery and equipment three to five
years. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets were recorded as part of the Raytheon acquisition and are
amortized by the use of the straight-line method over their estimated lives
which are generally three to fifteen years. (See Note 16)
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets includes debt acquisition costs which represent costs incurred
related to the issuance of the Company's long-term debt. The costs are being
amortized using the effective interest method over the related term of the
borrowings, which ranges from five to ten years, and are included in interest
expense. Also included in other assets are mold and tooling costs. Molds and
tools are amortized over their expected useful lives, generally one to three
years.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets not held for
sale, including intangible assets, by measuring the carrying amount of the
assets against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with
them. At the time such evaluations indicate that the future undiscounted cash
flows of certain long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying
value of such assets, the assets are adjusted to their fair values. Based on
these evaluations, there were no adjustments to the carrying value of long-lived
assets in Fiscal Years 1998, 1997 or 1996.
CURRENCIES
The Company's functional currency for all operations worldwide is the U.S.
dollar. Accordingly, gains and losses from translation of foreign currency
financial statements are included in current results. In addition, cash
conversion of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions are also
included in current results.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company utilizes various off-balance sheet financial instruments to
manage market risks associated with the fluctuations in certain interest rates
and foreign currency exchange rates. It is the Company's policy to use
derivative financial instruments to protect against market risk arising from the
normal course of business. Gains and losses on financial instruments that are
intended to hedge an identifiable firm commitment are deferred and included in
the measurement of the underlying transaction. Gains and losses on hedges of
anticipated transactions are deferred until such time as the underlying
transactions are recognized or immediately when the transaction is no longer
expected to occur. In addition, the Company uses forward and option contracts to
hedge certain non-U.S. denominated asset and liability positions. Gains and
losses on these contracts are matched with the underlying gains and losses
resulting from currency movement on these balance sheet positions.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and
payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term
maturities of these assets and liabilities. Fair values of long term debt,
currency forward contracts and currency options are based on quoted market
prices or pricing models using prevailing financial market information as of May
31, 1998.
USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INCOME TAXES
Prior to the Recapitalization, the Business did not file separate income
tax returns but rather was included in the income tax returns filed by National
Semiconductor and its subsidiaries in various domestic and foreign
jurisdictions. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for the period May 27, 1996
through March 10, 1997 and for the year ended May 26, 1996. Upon the
Recapitalization, the Company became responsible for its income taxes and,
therefore, the provision for income taxes included in the accompanying 1997
statement of operations is for the period March 11, 1997 through May 25, 1997.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under
this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN
The Company accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"), "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees." In 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123 provides
an alternative to APB 25 and is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1995. As permitted under SFAS No. 123, the Company continues to
account for its stock option plan in accordance with the provisions of APB 25
(see Note 6) and provides the disclosures of pro forma net income as if the fair
value method under SFAS No. 123 had been applied.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain amounts in Fiscal Years 1997 and 1996 have been reclassified to
conform with the current year presentation.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Inventories(1)
Raw materials............................................. $ 13.0 $ 8.8
Work in process........................................... 69.5 43.4
Finished goods............................................ 25.5 20.9
------ ------
$108.0 $ 73.1
====== ======
Other current assets
Non-trade receivable from manufacturing subcontractor..... $ 12.7 $ 14.8
Prepaid and other current assets.......................... 7.3 3.9
------ ------
$ 20.0 $ 18.7
====== ======
Property, plant and equipment(1)
Land...................................................... $ 23.5 $ 1.2
Buildings and improvements................................ 154.7 140.2
Machinery and equipment................................... 575.1 526.8
Construction in progress.................................. 46.5 20.2
------ ------
Total property, plant and equipment.................... 799.8 688.4
Less accumulated depreciation............................. 456.9 393.4
------ ------
$342.9 $295.0
====== ======
Accrued expenses(1)
Payroll and employee related accruals..................... $ 23.4 $ 14.9
Accrued interest.......................................... 8.1 8.9
Income taxes payable...................................... 3.2 2.0
Other..................................................... 21.2 14.3
------ ------
$ 55.9 $ 40.1
====== ======
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(1) Approximately $13.6 million of inventory, $49.9 million of property, plant
and equipment, and $4.1 million in accrued liabilities were obtained through
the Raytheon acquisition and contribute to the growth in each respective
account in Fiscal Year 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
]NOTE 4 -- LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following at:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Tranche A term loan payable................................. $ 62.5 $ 75.0
Tranche B term loan payable................................. -- 45.0
Tranche C term loan payable................................. 88.8 --
Senior subordinated notes payable........................... 300.0 300.0
------ ------
Total long-term debt................................... 451.3 420.0
Less current portion........................................ 13.2 11.0
------ ------
Long-term portion........................................... $438.1 $409.0
====== ======
</TABLE>
On March 11, 1997, the Company entered into a Senior Credit Facilities
agreement ("Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of financial institutions. On
December 31, 1997, the Credit Agreement was amended and restated ("Amended
Credit Agreement") in order to permit the acquisition of Raytheon Semiconductor,
Inc. (See Note 16).
Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are segregated into two
tranches: $75.0 million Tranche A Term Loans and $90.0 million Tranche C Term
Loans. A portion of the proceeds from the Tranche C Term Loans was used to repay
in full the outstanding borrowings of the Tranche B Term Loans under the
original Credit Agreement. The Tranche A Term Loans are scheduled to mature on
March 11, 2002 and are subject to quarterly principal payments ranging from $2.5
million to $6.5 million, commencing May 30, 1997. The Tranche C Term Loans are
scheduled to mature on March 11, 2003 and are subject to quarterly principal
payments of $0.6 million each through February 2002, commencing February 28,
1998, with an additional four quarterly payments of $20.0 million each due
through March 11, 2003, commencing May 31, 2002. The Amended Credit Agreement
also includes a Revolving Credit Facility of $130.0 million. The Revolving
Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on March 11, 2002. No amounts were
outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility as of May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997.
The Senior Credit Facilities accrue interest based on either the bank's
base rate or the Eurodollar rate, at the option of the Company. The interest
rate was 8.2% for the Tranche A term loan and 8.1% for the Tranche C term loan
at May 31, 1998. The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum of the
unutilized commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement. Borrowings are
secured by substantially all assets of the Company.
On March 11, 1997, Fairchild issued $300.0 million of 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") at face value. The Notes pay interest on March
15 and September 15 of each year commencing September 15, 1997. The Notes are
unsecured and are subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness of
the Company. The Notes are redeemable by the Company, in whole or in part, on or
after March 15, 2002 at redemption prices ranging from 100% to approximately
105% of the principal amount. The Company is required to redeem $150.0 million
principal amount of Notes on March 15, 2005 and $75.0 million principal amount
of Notes on March 15, 2006 and 2007, respectively,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 -- LONG-TERM DEBT -- (CONTINUED)
in each case at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued
interest to the date of redemption.
The payment of principal and interest on the Senior Credit Facilities and
the Notes is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Fairchild Holdings.
Fairchild Holdings currently conducts no business and has no significant assets
other than the capital stock of the Company. No subsidiaries of Fairchild
Holdings are guarantors on either the Senior Credit Facilities or the Notes.
Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997 are approximately $93.6 million and $76.2 million of net assets,
respectively, related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
The Senior Credit Facilities and the indenture under which the Notes were
issued, contain certain restrictive financial and operating covenants, including
limitations on the payment of dividends and stock repurchases, with which the
Company was in compliance at May 31, 1998.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years and
thereafter are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(IN MILLIONS)
-------------
<S> <C>
1999..................................................... $ 13.2
2000..................................................... 16.2
2001..................................................... 20.9
2002..................................................... 41.2
2003..................................................... 59.8
Thereafter............................................... 300.0
------
$451.3
======
</TABLE>
On April 29, 1997 and January 7, 1998, the Company entered into interest
rate swap agreements to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its
Senior Credit Facilities described above. The swap agreements fixed the interest
rate on $60.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility at 9.26% through May 2001,
and $90.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility at 8.21% through February 2000.
The notional face amount of the swap agreements is $151.3 million and $60.0
million at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, respectively (See Note 13). The swap
agreement covering $60.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility is cancelable
without penalty at the option of the Company after May 26, 1999.
The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
other party to the interest rate swap agreement; however, the Company does not
anticipate nonperformance under the agreement.
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES
As discussed in Note 2, the Business did not pay income taxes directly or
file separate income tax returns prior to the Recapitalization, and therefore,
no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial
statements for the period ended March 10, 1997 and for the year ended May 26,
1996. The provision for income taxes included in the accompanying consolidated
statements of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
operations for Fiscal Year 1998 and for the period from March 11, 1997 to May
25, 1997, consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 11,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------------ ------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Income before income taxes:
U.S. ..................................................... $24.4 $ 9.1
Non-U.S. ................................................. 18.2 2.5
----- -----
$42.6 $11.6
===== =====
Income taxes:
Current:
U.S. federal........................................... $ 7.1 $ --
U.S. state and local................................... 1.5 --
Non-U.S. .............................................. 3.3 1.4
----- -----
11.9 1.4
Deferred:
U.S. federal.............................................. 1.2 2.5
U.S. state and local...................................... (0.4) 0.6
Non-U.S. ................................................. 1.2 --
----- -----
2.0 3.1
Total income taxes:
U.S. federal.............................................. 8.3 2.5
U.S. state and local...................................... 1.1 0.6
Non-U.S. ................................................. 4.5 1.4
----- -----
$13.9 $ 4.5
===== =====
</TABLE>
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
The reconciliation between the income tax rate computed by applying the
U.S. federal statutory rate and the reported worldwide tax rate follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 11,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
---------- ---------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
U.S. federal statutory rate................................. 35.0% 35.0%
U.S. state and local taxes, net of federal benefit.......... 2.0% 3.7%
Tax differential related to non-U.S. income................. (4.4)% --
---- -----
32.6% 38.7%
==== =====
</TABLE>
As discussed in Note 1, the Recapitalization was accounted for as a
leveraged recapitalization whereby the Company retained the carrying value of
assets and liabilities of the Business. For income tax reporting purposes, the
Recapitalization was treated as a taxable transaction resulting in a step up of
the assets and liabilities to fair value at March 11, 1997. As such, gross
deferred tax assets of $53.7 million and a related valuation allowance of $30.7
million were established on March 11, 1997 with an offsetting credit to Business
equity.
The tax effects of temporary differences in the recognition of income and
expense for tax and financial reporting purposes that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities at May 31,
1998 and May 25, 1997 are presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Reserves and accruals..................................... $11.9 $ 5.4
Plant and equipment....................................... 2.8 19.9
Intangibles, primarily intellectual property and
software............................................... 31.2 25.3
AMT tax credit carryovers................................. 3.8 --
----- ------
Total gross deferred assets............................ 49.7 50.6
Valuation allowance....................................... (30.7) (30.7)
----- ------
Net deferred tax assets................................ 19.0 19.9
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital allowance -- foreign.............................. (1.4) (0.3)
----- ------
Net deferred tax assets..................................... $17.6 $ 19.6
===== ======
</TABLE>
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are classified in the consolidated balance sheet based on the classification of
the related asset or liability.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes have not been provided for the undistributed earnings
of the Company's foreign subsidiaries which aggregated approximately $15.1
million at May 31, 1998. The Company plans to reinvest all such earnings for
future expansion. If such earnings were distributed, taxes would be increased by
approximately $1.2 million.
NOTE 6 -- STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
At May 31, 1998, Fairchild Holdings has one stock-based compensation plan,
the 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended, (the "Plan") which is described below.
Fairchild Holdings accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with the
provisions of APB 25. As such, compensation expense is recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the
exercise price. Had compensation cost for Fairchild Holdings stock option plan
been determined consistent with FASB Statement No. 123, the Company's net income
would have approximated reported net income of $27.2 million and $16.7 million,
respectively, in Fiscal Years 1998 and 1997.
The Company estimates the fair value of each option as of the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Expected volatility......................................... -- --
Dividend yield.............................................. -- --
Risk-free interest rate..................................... 5.88% 6.17%
Expected life, in years..................................... 2.9 2.6
</TABLE>
Under the Plan, Fairchild Holdings may grant options for up to 5,084,000
shares of Fairchild Holdings Class A common stock. Options granted under the
Plan may be either (a) options intended to constitute incentive stock options
("ISOs") under the Internal Revenue Code or (b) non-qualified stock options.
Options may be granted under the Plan to regular salaried officers and key
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. During Fiscal Year 1998,
Fairchild Holdings effected a four-for-one common stock split in the form of a
stock dividend. All share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect
the split.
The exercise price of each option granted under the Plan shall be as
determined by the Board of Directors (the "Board"). The maximum term of any
option shall be ten years from the date of grant for incentive stock options and
ten years and one day from the date of grant for non-qualified stock options.
Options granted under the Plan are exercisable at the determination of the
Board, currently vesting ratably over approximately 4 years. Employees receiving
options under the Plan may not receive in any one year period options to
purchase more than 200,000 shares of common stock.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6 -- STOCK BASED COMPENSATION -- (CONTINUED)
A summary of the status of Fairchild Holdings' stock option plan as of May
31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, and changes during the years then ended are presented
in the table below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE SHARES EXERCISE
(000'S) PRICE (000'S) PRICE
------- -------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year.................. 2,029 $0.13 -- $ --
Granted........................................... 1,777 4.29 2,097 0.13
Exercised......................................... (142) 0.13 -- --
Canceled.......................................... (80) 0.13 (68) 0.13
----- -----
Outstanding at end of year........................ 3,584 $2.20 2,029 $0.13
===== =====
Exercisable at end of year........................ 798 $0.13 -- $ --
Weighted average fair value of options granted.... $0.22 $0.02
</TABLE>
Information with respect to stock options outstanding and stock options
exercisable at May 31, 1998, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
------------------------------------- OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
WEIGHTED- -----------------------
AVERAGE WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED-
(000'S) REMAINING AVERAGE (000'S) AVERAGE
NUMBER CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING LIFE PRICE EXERCISABLE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ .13............................... 2,834 8.95 $ 0.13 798 $0.13
$10.00............................... 750 9.94 10.00 -- --
----- ------ ---
3,584 9.16 $ 2.20 798 $0.13
===== ====== ===
</TABLE>
NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT PLANS
Effective March 11, 1997, the Company sponsors the Fairchild Personal
Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan"), a contributory savings plan
which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The
Retirement Plan covers substantially all employees in the United States. At the
inception of the Retirement Plan, the Company provided a matching contribution
equal to 50% of employee elective deferrals up to a maximum of 6% of an
employee's annual compensation. Effective June 1, 1997, the Company increased
the matching contribution to 75% of employee elective deferrals. The Company
also maintains a non-qualified Benefit Restoration Plan, under which employees
who have otherwise exceeded annual IRS limitations for elective deferrals can
continue to contribute to their retirement savings. The Company matches employee
elective deferrals to the Benefit Restoration Plan on the same basis as the
Retirement Plan. Total expense recognized under these plans was $3.4 and $1.1
million for the years ended May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT PLANS -- (CONTINUED)
Employees in Malaysia participate in a defined contribution plan. The
Company has funded accruals for this plan in accordance with statutory
regulations in Malaysia. The net pension cost for the years ended May 31, 1998
and May 25, 1997 and the accrued pension cost at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997
are not material to the financial statements.
Employees in the Philippines participate in a defined benefit plan that was
assumed by the Company from National Semiconductor as part of the
Recapitalization. The benefits are based on years of service and a multiple of
the employee's final monthly salary. The Company's funding policy is to
contribute annually the amount necessary to maintain the plan on an actuarially
sound basis. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits
attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the
future. The contributions made for the years ended May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997
are not material to the financial statements.
Prior to the Recapitalization, employees of the Business participated in
several National Semiconductor retirement, employee benefit, and incentive
plans. No liabilities related to retirement and similar plans, other than those
disclosed above, were assumed by the Company.
NOTE 8 -- LEASE COMMITMENTS
Rental expense related to certain facilities and equipment of the Company's
plants was $9.5 million, $5.0 million, and $4.8 million for the fiscal years
ended 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $10.7
2000........................................................ 8.8
2001........................................................ 4.8
2002........................................................ 2.0
2003........................................................ 1.4
Thereafter.................................................. 3.5
-----
$31.2
=====
</TABLE>
NOTE 9 -- STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
The Company's capital structure consists of 1,000 authorized shares of
common stock, $.01 par value, of which 100 shares were issued and outstanding at
May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, respectively. The Company was formed as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of National Semiconductor on February 10, 1997. On March
11, 1997, concurrent with the Recapitalization, National Semiconductor
transferred all of the common stock of the Company to Fairchild Holdings in
exchange for shares of Fairchild Holdings stock. Immediately following the
transfer of stock to Fairchild Holdings, Fairchild Holdings invested an
additional $77.8 million in the Company.
In addition, the Company borrowed $120.0 million under term bank loans and
issued $300.0 million of 10 1/8% Notes as described in Note 4. The proceeds from
these borrowings were used to repay demand purchase notes from the Company to
National Semiconductor in the aggregate principal amount of
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9 -- STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY -- (CONTINUED)
$401.6 million, and certain debt acquisition costs as described in Note 2. The
purchase notes had been issued by the Company and its foreign subsidiaries in
exchange for the assets and liabilities of the Business. The repayment of the
purchase notes is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of
stockholder's equity as a distribution to National Semiconductor.
Certain amendments to the Securities Purchase and Holders Agreement, dated
as of March 11, 1997 (the "Stockholders Agreement"), which were effected in May
1998, resulted in the lapse of certain risks of forfeiture by the management
investors with respect to their stock ownership of Fairchild Holdings. The lapse
of such restrictions resulted in the incurrence by the Company of deductible
compensation expense for income tax purposes of $10.4 million in Fiscal Year
1998. The tax effect of the compensation expense of $2.1 million was recorded as
a reduction in income taxes payable and payable to Fairchild Holdings at May 31,
1998. The tax effect was recorded using the alternative minimum tax rate of 20%.
In connection with this transaction, loans aggregating $5.0 million were made by
the Company to the management investors to pay their federal and state
individual income tax liabilities in June 1998. Such loans (including accrued
but unpaid interest thereon) will be cancelled over the four-year period
following their creation, or earlier, in whole, upon the occurrence of certain
qualifying public offerings of the Company's or Fairchild Holdings' stock and,
in part, upon the death or disability of the obligor. The Company has also
agreed to pay to such executive officers amounts sufficient to enable them to
discharge all tax liabilities arising out of the cancellation of such loans (as
well as all tax liabilities arising out of such payments). Any such executive
officer whose employment terminates will be required to repay any uncancelled
amounts immediately.
NOTE 10 -- RESTRUCTURING
In June 1996, National Semiconductor announced a restructuring of its
operations and the intent to pursue a sale or partial financing of the Business.
In connection with the restructuring, the Business recorded a $5.3 million
nonrecurring charge related to work force reductions. During the year ended May
25, 1997, $5.3 million of severance was paid to terminated employees.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 11 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party activity between the Company and National Semiconductor is
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM PERIOD FROM
MARCH 11, MAY 27,
YEAR 1997 1996 YEAR
ENDED THROUGH THROUGH ENDED
MAY 31, MAY 25, MARCH 10, MAY 26,
1998 1997 1997 1996
------- ------------- ----------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Manufacturing services performed by National
Semiconductor plants or purchased from
third parties.............................. $14.0 $ 2.8 $34.3 $ 73.9
Headquarters, freight, duty, warehousing and
other elements of cost of sales............ 17.9 3.7 41.8 58.5
----- ----- ----- ------
$31.9 $ 6.5 $76.1 $132.4
===== ===== ===== ======
Cost of business support services provided by
National Semiconductor..................... $28.7 $11.6 $ -- $ --
===== ===== ===== ======
Operating costs allocated to the Business by
National Semiconductor..................... $ -- $ -- $63.9 $108.6
===== ===== ===== ======
Operating costs allocated to National
Semiconductor by the Business.............. $ -- $ -- $ 9.6 $ 27.1
===== ===== ===== ======
</TABLE>
Amounts receivable from National Semiconductor, included in accounts
receivable, totaled $12.4 million and $19.9 million at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997, respectively. Amounts payable to National Semiconductor, included in
accounts payable, totaled $5.3 million and $22.6 million at May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997, respectively.
NOTE 12 -- CONTINGENCIES
The Company's facilities in South Portland, Maine, West Jordan, Utah, Cebu,
the Philippines, and Penang, Malaysia, have ongoing remediation projects to
respond to certain releases of hazardous substances that occurred prior to the
Recapitalization. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, National
Semiconductor has agreed to indemnify the Company for the future costs of these
projects. The costs incurred to respond to these conditions were not material to
the combined financial statements of the Business during Fiscal Years 1997 and
1996.
The Company's Mountain View, California, facility is located on a
contaminated site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Raytheon
Company, dated December 31, 1997, Raytheon Company has assumed responsibility
for all remediation costs or other liabilities related to historical
contamination.
In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company is subject to
proceedings, lawsuits and other claims, including proceedings under laws and
regulations related to environmental and other matters. All such matters are
subject to uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable with assurance.
Consequently, the Company is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount
of monetary liability or financial impact with respect to these matters at May
31, 1998. It is management's opinion
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 -- CONTINGENCIES -- (CONTINUED)
that after final disposition, any monetary liability or financial impact to the
Company would not be material to the Company's financial position, or annual
results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 13 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FOREIGN CURRENCY INSTRUMENTS
The objective of the Company's foreign exchange risk management policy is
to preserve the U.S. dollar value of after-tax cash flows in relation to
non-U.S. dollar currency fluctuations. The company uses forward and option
contracts to hedge firm commitment and anticipatory exposures. These exposures
are primarily comprised of non U.S. dollar sales and manufacturing costs. Gains
and losses on financial instruments that are intended to hedge an identifiable
firm commitment are deferred and included in the measurement of the underlying
transaction. Gains and losses on hedges of anticipated transactions are deferred
until such time as the underlying transactions are recognized or immediately
when the transaction is no longer expected to occur. In addition, the Company
uses forward and option contracts to hedge certain non-U.S. denominated asset
and liability positions. Gains and losses on these contracts are matched with
the underlying gains and losses resulting from currency movement on these
balance sheet positions. Net gains and losses from foreign currency transactions
were not material for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996.
INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements to exchange the variable
interest rate of certain long-term, U.S. dollar debt for fixed interest rates.
The variable rates on swaps are based primarily on U.S. dollar LIBOR and reset
on a quarterly basis. These agreements have maturities of up to two years. The
differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued
as interest rates change in accordance with the agreements and is included in
current interest expense.
FAIR VALUE AND NOTIONAL PRINCIPAL OF OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The table below shows the fair value and notional principal of the
Company's off-balance sheet instruments as of May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997. The
notional principal amounts for off-balance sheet instruments provide one measure
of the transaction volume outstanding as of year end and do not represent the
amount of the Company's exposure to credit or market loss. The estimates of fair
value are based on applicable and commonly used pricing models using prevailing
financial market information as of May 31, 1998, and May 25, 1997. Although the
following table reflects the notional principal and fair value of amounts of
off-balance sheet instruments, it does not reflect the gains or losses
associated with the exposures and transactions that the off-balance sheet
instruments are intended to hedge. The amounts ultimately realized upon
settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 13 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
losses on the underlying exposures, will depend on actual market conditions
during the remaining life of the instruments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, 1998 MAY 25, 1997
----------------------- -----------------------
NOTIONAL ESTIMATED NOTIONAL ESTIMATED
PRINCIPAL FAIR VALUE PRINCIPAL FAIR VALUE
--------- ---------- --------- ----------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate Instruments
Swaps..................................... $151.3 $(0.5) $60.0 $(0.2)
Foreign Exchange Instruments
Purchased Options......................... $ 31.7 $ 0.6 $ -- $ --
</TABLE>
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A summary table of estimated fair values of financial instruments at Fiscal
Year end follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, 1998 MAY 25, 1997
---------------------- ----------------------
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Long Term Debt
Senior Subordinated Debt................... $300.0 $310.5 $300.0 $311.3
Credit Facility............................ 151.3 151.3 120.0 120.0
Currency Options............................. 0.8 0.6 -- --
</TABLE>
The Company has outstanding foreign currency options denominated in
Japanese yen. All foreign currency options expire within one quarter. Unrealized
gains and losses on these option contracts are deferred and recognized in income
in the same period as the hedged transactions. Unrealized gains and losses as of
May 31, 1998 are not material to the consolidated financial statements.
Premiums, if any, on purchased foreign exchange option contracts are amortized
over the life of the option.
NOTE 14 -- INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in one industry segment and is engaged in the design,
development, manufacture and marketing of a wide variety of semiconductor
products for the semiconductor industry and original equipment manufacturers.
The Company operates in three main geographic areas. In the information that
follows, sales include local sales and exports made by operations within each
area. To control costs, a substantial portion of the Company's products are
transported between various facilities in the Americas, Asia and Europe in the
process of being manufactured and sold. Accordingly, it is not meaningful to
present interlocation transfers between the Company's facilities on a stand
alone basis. Sales to unaffiliated customers have little correlation with the
location of manufacture. It is, therefore, not meaningful to present operating
profit by geographic area.
The Company conducts a substantial portion of its operations outside of the
U.S. and is subject to risks associated with non-U.S. operations, such as
political risks, currency controls and fluctuations, tariffs, import controls
and air transportation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 14 -- INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA CONSOLIDATED
-------- ------ ------ ------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $242.3 $132.6 $260.9 $635.8
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $416.6 $ 12.2 $203.0 $631.8
====== ====== ====== ======
1997:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $222.7 $117.6 $247.5 $587.8
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $344.8 $ 14.9 $194.6 $554.3
====== ====== ====== ======
1996:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $260.3 $161.9 $266.5 $688.7
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $248.4 $ 0.8 $183.5 $432.7
====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
NOTE 15 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
As described in Note 1, National Semiconductor's cash management system was
not designed to trace centralized cash and related financing transactions to the
specific cash requirements of the Business. In addition, National
Semiconductor's corporate transaction systems are not designed to track
receivables and certain liabilities and cash receipts and payments on a business
specific basis. Given these constraints, the following data are presented to
facilitate analysis of key components of cash flow activity for Fiscal Years
1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
-----------------
MAY 25, MAY 26,
1997 1996
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Revenues less expenses.................................... $ 16.7 $ 72.3
Depreciation and amortization............................. 77.1 64.2
Deferred taxes............................................ (19.6) --
Loss on disposal of equipment, molds and tooling.......... 1.0 2.0
Increase in accounts receivable........................... (79.6) --
Decrease (increase) in inventories........................ 20.0 (24.3)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current
assets................................................. (5.8) 11.1
Increase in other assets.................................. 0.9 --
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable................... 12.2 (5.2)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other
liabilities............................................ 21.6 (1.3)
Net financing provided from (to) National
Semiconductor*......................................... (25.4) 43.7
------- -------
Cash provided by operating activities..................... 19.1 162.5
------- -------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 15 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
-----------------
MAY 25, MAY 26,
1997 1996
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures...................................... (47.1) (153.9)
Purchase of molds and tooling............................. (7.2) (8.6)
------- -------
Cash used by investing activities...................... (54.3) (162.5)
------- -------
Financing activities:
Issuance of long-term debt................................ 420.0 --
Debt acquisition costs.................................... (20.3) --
Capital Contribution from Fairchild Holdings.............. 77.8 --
Distribution to National Semiconductor.................... (401.6) --
------- -------
Cash provided by financing activities.................. 75.9 --
------- -------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... 40.7 --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.............. -- --
------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year.................... $ 40.7 $ --
======= =======
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
* Net financing provided from (to) National Semiconductor does not necessarily
represent the cash flows of the Business, or the timing of such cash flows,
had it operated on a stand alone basis.
Cash paid for interest by the Company totaled $0.1 million for the period
from March 11, 1997 through May 25, 1997. The Business did not make any cash
payments for interest prior to March 11, 1997, as discussed in Note 2. No cash
payments were made for income taxes for any period presented above.
NOTE 16 -- ACQUISITIONS
On December 31, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common
stock of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. ("Raytheon") for approximately $117.0
million in cash plus transaction expenses. Raytheon, based in Mountain View,
California, designs, manufactures and markets high-performance analog and mixed
signal integrated circuits for the personal computer, communications, broadcast
video and industrial markets. The purchase price was financed through a
combination of existing cash and borrowings under the Tranche C Term Loan.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase as of December 31, 1997,
and the results of operations of Raytheon have been included since that date.
The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net tangible assets by $48.4
million, of which $32.9 million was allocated to various intangible assets and
$15.5 million to in-process research and development. The in-process research
and development was expensed to operations concurrent with the acquisition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 16 -- ACQUISITIONS -- (CONTINUED)
The unaudited pro forma combined historical results, as if Raytheon had
been acquired at the beginning of Fiscal Years 1998 and 1997, respectively, are
estimated to be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales................................................... $836.5 $762.6
Net income.................................................. $ 27.5 $ 12.6
</TABLE>
The pro forma results include amortization of the intangibles presented
above and interest expense on debt assumed issued to finance the purchase. The
pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have
occurred if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of each of
the fiscal years presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of future
consolidated results.
NOTE 17 -- CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Effective in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 1998, the Company adopted the
provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13 "Accounting for Business
Process Reengineering Costs." This Issue requires companies to write-off
business process reengineering costs that had been previously capitalized. The
Company had been capitalizing such costs in conjunction with its enterprise
software implementation project. The Issue requires companies to write-off these
costs in the quarter that contains November 20, 1997.
The cumulative effect of adoption of this Issue resulted in a charge of
$1.5 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million for the year ended May 31, 1998. Of
the pre-tax write-off, $1.6 million applies to costs incurred in Fiscal Year
1998, while $0.7 million applies to costs incurred in Fiscal Year 1997. The
charge relates specifically to costs incurred to assess the system's
capabilities in light of the Company's current business processes, which under
prior guidance was capitalizable to the cost of the software.
NOTE 18 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- WORKFORCE REDUCTION
On July 20, 1998, the Company announced a restructuring of its operations,
consisting of a reduction of approximately 10% of its payroll, which will
primarily affect its operations in the United States. The Company will take a
nonrecurring charge of approximately $4.5 million, primarily for severance costs
during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 1999.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1,
1999 1998
------------ --------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Net sales -- trade........................................ $434.1 $479.1
Contract manufacturing -- National Semiconductor.......... 54.5 122.8
------ ------
Total revenue.......................................... 488.6 601.9
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales............................................. 336.2 329.4
Cost of contract manufacturing -- National
Semiconductor.......................................... 45.4 92.3
Research and development.................................. 27.9 24.7
Selling, general and administrative....................... 68.5 66.6
Purchased in-process research and development............. -- 15.5
Restructuring............................................. 7.2 --
------ ------
Total operating expenses............................... 485.2 528.5
------ ------
Operating income............................................ 3.4 73.4
Interest, net............................................... 36.8 33.8
------ ------
Income (loss) before income taxes........................... (33.4) 39.6
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................ (3.3) 13.0
------ ------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle...................................... (30.1) 26.6
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of
tax effect of $0.8 million................................ -- (1.5)
------ ------
Net income (loss)........................................... $(30.1) $ 25.1
====== ======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 28,
1999
-------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 5.4
Receivables, net.......................................... 101.5
Inventories............................................... 105.6
Other current assets...................................... 19.7
------
Total current assets................................... 232.2
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 305.9
Deferred income taxes....................................... 24.5
Intangible assets, net...................................... 29.0
Other assets................................................ 31.1
------
Total assets........................................... $622.7
======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term
debt................................................... $ 35.5
Accounts payable.......................................... 85.2
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 56.0
------
Total current liabilities.............................. 176.7
Long-term debt, less current portion........................ 428.1
Other liabilities........................................... 1.7
------
Total liabilities...................................... 606.5
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock.............................................. --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 12.0
Accumulated earnings...................................... 4.2
------
Total stockholder's equity............................. 16.2
------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity............. $622.7
======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1,
1999 1998
------------ --------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)......................................... $(30.1) $ 25.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
provided by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.... -- 1.5
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 72.1 62.5
Restructing charges, net of cash expended.............. 3.3 --
Purchased in-process research and development.......... -- 15.5
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment...... 0.2 0.7
Deferred income taxes.................................. (7.1) 1.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable.................................... (26.5) 6.9
Inventories............................................ 2.4 (12.9)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.............. 0.4 2.5
Current liabilities.................................... 7.0 5.0
Other assets and liabilities........................... (1.7) 0.1
------ -------
Cash provided by operating activities................ 20.0 108.7
------ -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures...................................... (31.5) (49.3)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment....... 1.0 --
Purchase of molds and tooling............................. (2.9) (4.2)
Purchase of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., net of cash
acquired............................................... -- (116.8)
------ -------
Cash used in investing activities...................... (33.4) (170.3)
------ -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net.............. 21.6 --
Issuance of long-term debt................................ -- 90.0
Repayment of long-term debt............................... (9.3) (55.6)
Debt issuance costs....................................... -- (1.1)
------ -------
Cash provided by financing activities.................. 12.3 33.3
------ -------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... (1.1) (28.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 6.5 40.7
------ -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 5.4 $ 12.4
====== =======
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Income taxes........................................... $ 2.1 $ 8.3
====== =======
Interest............................................... $ 27.9 $ 24.5
====== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of Fairchild Semiconductor
Corporation (the "Company") as of February 28, 1999, the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the nine-month periods ended February 28, 1999 and
March 1, 1998 and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
nine-month periods ended February 28, 1999 and March 1, 1998 were prepared by
the Company. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only
normal recurring items) necessary to present fairly the financial position and
results of operations of the Company. Interim results of operations are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These
condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year
ended May 31, 1998, included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to their
current presentation.
NOTE 2 -- INVENTORIES
The components of inventories are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 28,
1999
-------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
Raw materials............................................... $ 8.6
Work in process............................................. 75.3
Finished goods.............................................. 21.7
------
Total inventories................................. $105.6
======
</TABLE>
NOTE 3 -- RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, in connection with management's plan
to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies, the Company recorded a
pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $4.5 million. The restructuring
charge consisted of $0.8 million related to non-cash asset impairments and $3.7
million of employee separation costs. The charge for employee separation
arrangements provided for the termination and other severance costs associated
with the approximately 600 salaried, hourly and temporary employees severed as a
result of this action, a reduction of approximately 10% of the Company's
payroll.
In the third quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company recorded a pre-tax
restructuring charge of approximately $2.7 million related to the transfer of
all assembly and test work performed at its Mountain View, California facility
to its Penang, Malaysia facility. The charge consisted of $1.9 million of
non-cash asset write-offs and $0.8 million primarily for severance and other
benefits for 54 employees terminated as a result of the transfer.
NOTE 4 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- FACILITY CLOSURE
On March 31, 1999, the Company agreed to sell its Mountain View, California
facility for approximately $35.0 million. The sale price is subject to (i) a
$1.0 million deposit, which is nonrefundable if the sale of the property is not
consummated by April 19, 1999 for reasons other than a
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 4 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- FACILITY CLOSURE -- (CONTINUED)
title defect; (ii) a $3.5 million holdback which will be paid to the Company
unless the city council rejects the buyer's application to increase its building
density from 35% to 50%; and (iii) a $0.5 million deposit which will be placed
into an escrow account and will be released to the Company upon the demolition
of the existing structures on the property. At closing, which is expected by the
end of April 1999, the Company expects to receive approximately $30.7 million
(excluding the $0.5 million in escrow) after deducting closing costs,
contingency holdbacks, commissions and other fees and expenses.
In connection with the sale of the Mountain View facility, on April 2, 1999
the Company announced a transfer of all wafer production to its South Portland,
Maine facility. The transfer is expected to be complete by the end of the 1999
calendar year. Net of a gain on the sale of land and building of approximately
$1.6 million, the Company will record a one-time charge for severance, equipment
disposals and other costs related to the closing of the Mountain View facility
of approximately $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999.
NOTE 5 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- ACQUISITION
On April 13, 1999, the Company completed its acquisition of the Power
Device Business of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., for approximately $406.8
million net of certain purchase price adjustments. The purchase includes
substantially all of the worldwide business and assets of the Power Device
Business, comprising high volume wafer fabs in Bucheon, South Korea, design and
development personnel in Bucheon, and secured services for high volume assembly
and test operations for the Power Device Business, and worldwide sales and
marketing personnel.
On April 13, 1999 the Company refinanced all of its existing senior credit
facilities with the proceeds from new senior term facilities of $310.0 million.
The excess proceeds, together with the net proceeds from the Company's $300.0
million senior subordinated notes issued on April 7, 1999 and a $50.0 million
capital contribution from the Company's parent, FSC Semiconductor, were used to
finance the purchase price and related fees and expenses of the acquisition.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
FSC Semiconductor Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of FSC Semiconductor
Corporation (the "Company") as of May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, the related
consolidated and combined statements of operations and stockholders' equity
(deficit) for each of the years in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998, and
the related consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended May 31,
1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The accompanying financial statements were prepared on the basis of
presentation as described in Note 1. Prior to March 11, 1997, the statements
present the combined business equity and the related combined revenues less
direct expenses before taxes of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business of National
Semiconductor Corporation (the Business), and are not intended to be a complete
presentation of the Business' financial position, results of operations or cash
flows. The results of operations before taxes are not necessarily indicative of
the results of operations before taxes that would have been recorded by the
Company on a stand-alone basis.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of
May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, the results of operations for each of the years
in the three year period ended May 31, 1998, and the results of cash flows for
the year ended May 31, 1998, on the basis described in Note 1, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 18 to the financial statements, the Company changed
its method of accounting for business process reengineering costs in 1998 to
adopt the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13, "Accounting
for Business Process Reengineering Costs".
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 16, 1998, except as to Note 19, which is as of July 20, 1998
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FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 6.5 $ 40.7
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $14.2 and $15.9
at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, respectively......... 75.0 79.6
Inventories............................................... 108.0 73.1
Other current assets...................................... 20.0 18.7
------- -------
Total current assets................................... 209.5 212.1
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 342.9 295.0
Deferred income taxes....................................... 21.4 18.5
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1.4
at May 31, 1998........................................... 31.5 --
Other assets................................................ 30.4 29.4
------- -------
Total assets........................................... $ 635.7 $ 555.0
======= =======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 13.2 $ 11.0
Accounts payable.......................................... 75.4 77.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 55.9 40.1
------- -------
Total current liabilities.............................. 144.5 128.2
Long-term debt, less current portion........................ 526.7 487.9
Other liabilities........................................... 0.6 0.4
------- -------
Total liabilities...................................... 671.8 616.5
Redeemable preferred stock--12% Series A cumulative
compounding preferred stock, $.01 par value, $1,000 stated
value; 70,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at
May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997............................. 80.5 71.8
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, voting; 80,000,000
shares authorized, 29,238,800 and 28,764,480 shares
issued and outstanding at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997, respectively..................................... 0.3 0.1
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, nonvoting;
80,000,000 shares authorized, 33,635,520 shares issued
and outstanding at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997,
respectively........................................... 0.3 0.1
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 9.5 7.6
Accumulated deficit......................................... (126.7) (141.1)
------- -------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)................... (116.6) (133.3)
------- -------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)... $ 635.7 $ 555.0
======= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
-----------------------------
MAY 31, MAY 25, MAY 26,
1998 1997 1996
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Net sales -- trade........................................ $635.8 $587.8 $688.7
Contract manufacturing -- National Semiconductor.......... 153.4 104.2 87.6
------ ------ ------
Total revenue.......................................... 789.2 692.0 776.3
------ ------ ------
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales............................................. 441.6 442.1 471.9
Cost of contract manufacturing -- National
Semiconductor.......................................... 117.1 97.4 87.6
Research and development.................................. 35.7 18.9 30.3
Selling, general and administrative....................... 92.0 96.4 114.4
Purchased in-process research and development............. 15.5 -- --
Restructuring............................................. -- 5.3 --
------ ------ ------
Total operating expenses............................... 701.9 660.1 704.2
------ ------ ------
Operating income............................................ 87.3 31.9 72.1
Interest, net............................................... 54.5 11.2 --
Other (income) expense, net................................. -- 1.4 (0.2)
------ ------ ------
Income before income taxes.................................. 32.8 19.3 72.3
Income taxes................................................ 10.7 3.8 --
------ ------ ------
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle................................................. 22.1 15.5 72.3
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of
tax effect of $0.8 million................................ (1.5) -- --
------ ------ ------
Net income.................................................. $ 20.6 $ 15.5 $ 72.3
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
MAY 31,
1998
----------
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 20.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred compensation.................. 0.2
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle,
net................................................... 1.5
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 84.6
Loss on disposal of fixed assets....................... 0.9
Non-cash interest expense.............................. 9.7
Purchased in-process research and development.......... 15.5
Deferred income taxes.................................. (0.4)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect
of acquisition:
Accounts receivable.................................... 18.6
Inventories............................................ (21.3)
Other current assets................................... (1.6)
Accounts payable....................................... (6.5)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities......... 13.7
Other assets and liabilities, net...................... 0.6
-------
Cash provided by operating activities................ 136.1
-------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures...................................... (78.0)
Purchase of molds and tooling............................. (5.7)
Purchase of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., net of cash
acquired............................................... (116.8)
-------
Cash used by investing activities.................... (200.5)
-------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt............................... (58.7)
Issuance of long-term debt................................ 90.0
Debt issuance costs....................................... (1.1)
-------
Cash provided by financing activities................ 30.2
-------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... (34.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 40.7
-------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 6.5
=======
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes........................................... $ 8.9
=======
Interest............................................... $ 43.8
=======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
-------------------------------------
CLASS A CLASS B ADDITIONAL TOTAL
CLASS A CLASS B PAR PAR PAID-IN ACCUMULATED BUSINESS EQUITY
SHARES SHARES VALUE VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY (DEFICIT)
------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ----------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at May 28, 1995........ -- -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 233.2 $ 233.2
Revenues less expenses........ -- -- -- -- -- -- 72.3 72.3
Net intercompany activity..... -- -- -- -- -- -- 43.7 43.7
---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ------- ------- -------
Balances at May 25, 1996........ -- -- -- -- -- -- 349.2 349.2
Revenues less expenses........ -- -- -- -- -- -- 9.6 9.6
Net intercompany activity..... -- -- -- -- -- -- (25.4) (25.4)
---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ------- ------- -------
Balances at March 10, 1997...... -- -- -- -- -- -- 333.4 333.4
Recapitalization of
Business................... -- -- -- -- -- 333.4 (333.4) --
Distribution to National
Semiconductor by
Fairchild.................. -- -- -- -- -- (401.6) -- (401.6)
PIK Note issued as additional
purchase consideration for
the stock of Fairchild..... -- -- -- -- -- (77.0) -- (77.0)
Issuance of common stock...... 28.8 33.6 0.1 0.1 7.6 -- -- 7.8
Net income.................... -- -- -- -- -- 5.9 -- 5.9
Dividends on redeemable
preferred stock............ -- -- -- -- -- (1.8) -- (1.8)
---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ------- ------- -------
Balances at May 25, 1997........ 28.8 33.6 0.1 0.1 7.6 (141.1) -- (133.3)
Net income.................... -- -- -- -- -- 20.6 -- 20.6
Dividends on redeemable
preferred stock............ -- -- -- -- -- (8.6) -- (8.6)
Adjustment to business equity
assumed.................... -- -- -- -- -- 2.4 -- 2.4
Issuance of common stock...... 0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock split issued in
the form of a stock
dividend (4-1)............. -- -- 0.2 0.2 (0.4) -- -- --
Deferred compensation related
to the grant of stock
options.................... -- -- -- -- 0.2 -- -- 0.2
Tax benefit from compensation
related to lifting of
restrictions on common
stock owned by management
investors.................. -- -- -- -- 2.1 -- -- 2.1
---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ------- ------- -------
Balances at May 31, 1998........ 29.2 33.6 $0.3 $0.3 $ 9.5 $(126.7) $ -- $(116.6)
==== ==== ==== ==== ===== ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BACKGROUND
FSC Semiconductor Corporation ("Fairchild Holdings" or the "Company") was
incorporated on March 10, 1997 by National Semiconductor Corporation ("National
Semiconductor" or "National"). On March 11, 1997, National Semiconductor
consummated an Agreement and Plan of Recapitalization ("Recapitalization"). As
part of the Recapitalization, National Semiconductor transferred all of the
capital stock of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation ("Fairchild") and
approximately $12.8 million in cash to Fairchild Holdings in exchange for shares
of Fairchild Holdings' 12% Series A Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock,
Fairchild Holdings' common stock and a promissory note in the principal amount
of approximately $77.0 million.
In addition, National Semiconductor transferred substantially all of the
assets and liabilities of the Fairchild Semiconductor Business (the "Business")
to Fairchild. The Business was defined as the logic, discrete and memory
divisions of National Semiconductor. The Recapitalization was accounted for as a
leveraged recapitalization, whereby the Company assumed the historical operating
results of the Business. Fairchild is a leading global designer, developer and
manufacturer of high performance multi-market semiconductors. The Company's
logic, discrete, non-volatile memory and analog and mixed signal products are
the building block components for virtually all electronic devices, from
sophisticated computers to household appliances. The Company is headquartered in
South Portland, Maine, and has manufacturing operations in South Portland,
Maine, West Jordan, Utah, Mountain View, California, Cebu, the Philippines, and
Penang, Malaysia.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements at May 31, 1998 and for the fiscal
year then ended, as well as at May 25, 1997, and for the period from March 11,
1997 through May 25, 1997, include the accounts and operations of the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Prior to March 11, 1997, the combined balance sheets included the assets
and liabilities that were directly related to the Business as they were operated
within National Semiconductor. These balance sheets do not include National
Semiconductor's corporate assets or liabilities not specifically identifiable to
Fairchild. National Semiconductor performed cash management on a centralized
basis and processed related receivables and certain payables, payroll and other
activity for Fairchild. These systems did not track receivables, liabilities and
cash receipts and payments on a business specific basis. Accordingly, it was not
practical to determine certain assets and liabilities associated with the
Business. Given these constraints, certain supplemental cash flow information is
presented in lieu of a statement of cash flows for the years ended May 25, 1997
and May 26, 1996 (See Note 16). The financial condition and cash flows may have
been significantly different if not for the centralized cash management system
of National Semiconductor.
Prior to March 11, 1997, the combined statements of operations included all
revenues and costs attributable to the Business including an allocation of the
costs of shared facilities and overhead of National Semiconductor. In addition,
certain costs incurred at Fairchild plants for the benefit of other National
Semiconductor product lines were allocated from Fairchild to National
Semiconductor. All of the allocations and estimates in the combined statements
of operations were based on assumptions that management believes were reasonable
under the circumstances. However, these allocations and estimates are not
necessarily indicative of the costs that would have resulted if the Business had
been operated on a stand alone basis.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 -- BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION -- (CONTINUED)
Transactions with National Semiconductor have been identified in the
financial statements as transactions between related parties to the extent
practicable (See Note 12).
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FISCAL YEAR
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday on or nearest preceding May
31. The Company's results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 consist of 53
weeks of activity, compared to 52 weeks for the fiscal years ended May 25, 1997
and May 26, 1996.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
Commencing with the Recapitalization, the consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the sale of semiconductor products is recognized when shipped,
with a provision for estimated returns and allowances recorded at the time of
shipment. Contract manufacturing revenues are recognized upon completion of
respective stages of production, defined as wafer fabrication, sort, assembly
and test.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The Company's research and development expenditures are charged to expense
as incurred.
RELATED PARTY ACTIVITY
In conjunction with the Recapitalization, Fairchild and National
Semiconductor executed several agreements which govern the performance of
manufacturing services by Fairchild on behalf of National Semiconductor and by
National Semiconductor on behalf of Fairchild. In addition, National
Semiconductor provides a number of business support services to Fairchild.
Prior to the Recapitalization, the Business performed contract
manufacturing services for National Semiconductor. The revenues for these
services are reflected at cost in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations.
Manufacturing costs were generally apportioned between National
Semiconductor and the Business' product lines based upon budgeted and actual
factory production loading. Certain manufacturing costs (e.g., material costs)
that were specifically identifiable with a particular product line were charged
or credited directly without apportionment.
National Semiconductor also performed manufacturing services for the
Business and incurred other elements of cost of sales on behalf of the Business,
including freight, duty, warehousing, and purchased manufacturing services from
third party vendors.
Shared or common costs, including certain general and administrative, sales
and marketing, and research and development expenses, have been allocated from
National Semiconductor's corporate office, selling and marketing locations, and
manufacturing sites to the Business or from the Business'
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
plants to National Semiconductor product lines on a basis which is considered to
fairly and reasonably reflect the utilization of the services provided to, or
benefit obtained by, the business receiving the charge. National Semiconductor
had net interest income on a consolidated basis for all periods presented prior
to the Recapitalization. Although not material, these amounts have been
allocated to the Business prior to the Recapitalization on the basis of net
assets and are included in other (income) expense (See Note 12).
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of
three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis, or market.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and is generally
depreciated based upon the following estimated useful lives: buildings and
improvements ten to thirty years, and machinery and equipment three to five
years. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets were recorded as part of the Raytheon acquisition and are
amortized by the use of the straight-line method over their estimated lives
which are generally three to fifteen years. (See Note 17)
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets includes debt acquisition costs which represent costs incurred
related to the issuance of the Company's long-term debt. The costs are being
amortized using the effective interest method over the related term of the
borrowings, which ranges from five to ten years, and are included in interest
expense. Also included in other assets are mold and tooling costs. Molds and
tools are amortized over their expected useful lives, generally one to three
years.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets not held for
sale, including intangible assets, by measuring the carrying amount of the
assets against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with
them. At the time such evaluations indicate that the future undiscounted cash
flows of certain long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying
value of such assets, the assets are adjusted to their fair values. Based on
these evaluations, there were no adjustments to the carrying value of long-lived
assets in Fiscal Years 1998, 1997 and 1996.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
CURRENCIES
The Company's functional currency for all operations worldwide is the U.S.
dollar. Accordingly, gains and losses from translation of foreign currency
financial statements are included in current results. In addition, cash
conversion of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions are also
included in current results.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company utilizes various off-balance sheet financial instruments to
manage market risks associated with the fluctuations in certain interest rates
and foreign currency exchange rates. It is the Company's policy to use
derivative financial instruments to protect against market risk arising from the
normal course of business. Gains and losses on financial instruments that are
intended to hedge an identifiable firm commitment are deferred and included in
the measurement of the underlying transaction. Gains and losses on hedges of
anticipated transactions are deferred until such time as the underlying
transactions are recognized or immediately when the transaction is no longer
expected to occur. In addition, the Company uses forward and option contracts to
hedge certain non-U.S. denominated asset and liability positions. Gains and
losses on these contracts are matched with the underlying gains and losses
resulting from currency movement on these balance sheet positions.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and
payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term
maturities of these assets and liabilities. Fair values of long term debt,
currency forward contracts and currency options are based on quoted market
prices or pricing models using prevailing financial market information as of May
31, 1998.
USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INCOME TAXES
Prior to the Recapitalization, the Business did not file separate income
tax returns but rather was included in the income tax returns filed by National
Semiconductor and its subsidiaries in various domestic and foreign
jurisdictions. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for the period May 27, 1996
through March 10, 1997 and for the year ended May 26, 1996. Upon the
Recapitalization, the Company became responsible for its income taxes and,
therefore, the provision for income taxes included in the accompanying 1997
statement of operations is for the period March 11, 1997 through May 25, 1997.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under
this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN
The Company accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"), "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees." In 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123 provides
an alternative to APB 25 and is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1995. As permitted under SFAS No. 123, the Company continues to
account for its stock option plan in accordance with the provisions of APB 25
(see Note 6) and provides the disclosure of pro forma net income as if the fair
value method under SFAS No. 123 had been applied.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain amounts in Fiscal Years 1997 and 1996 have been reclassified to
conform with the current year presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Inventories(1)
Raw materials............................................. $ 13.0 $ 8.8
Work in process........................................... 69.5 43.4
Finished goods............................................ 25.5 20.9
------ ------
$108.0 $ 73.1
====== ======
Other current assets
Non-trade receivable from manufacturing subcontractor..... $ 12.7 $ 14.8
Prepaid and other current assets.......................... 7.3 3.9
------ ------
$ 20.0 $ 18.7
====== ======
Property, plant and equipment(1)
Land...................................................... $ 23.5 $ 1.2
Buildings and improvements................................ 154.7 140.2
Machinery and equipment................................... 575.1 526.8
Construction in progress.................................. 46.5 20.2
------ ------
Total property, plant and equipment.................... 799.8 688.4
Less accumulated depreciation............................. 456.9 393.4
------ ------
$342.9 $295.0
====== ======
Accrued expenses(1)
Payroll and employee related accruals..................... $ 23.4 $ 14.9
Accrued interest.......................................... 8.1 8.9
Income taxes payable...................................... 3.2 2.0
Other..................................................... 21.2 14.3
------ ------
$ 55.9 $ 40.1
====== ======
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(1) Approximately $13.6 million of inventory, $49.9 million of property, plant
and equipment, and $4.1 million in accrued liabilities were obtained through
the Raytheon acquisition and contribute to the growth in each respective
account in Fiscal Year 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 -- LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following at:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Tranche A term loan payable................................. $ 62.5 $ 75.0
Tranche B term loan payable................................. -- 45.0
Tranche C term loan payable................................. 88.8 --
Senior subordinated notes payable........................... 300.0 300.0
------ ------
Subtotal............................................... 451.3 420.0
PIK note payable............................................ 88.6 78.9
------ ------
Total long-term debt................................... 539.9 498.9
Less current portion........................................ 13.2 11.0
------ ------
Long-term portion...................................... $526.7 $487.9
====== ======
</TABLE>
On March 11, 1997, the Company entered into a Senior Credit Facilities
agreement ("Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of financial institutions. On
December 31, 1997, the Credit Agreement was amended and restated ("Amended
Credit Agreement") in order to permit the acquisition of Raytheon Semiconductor,
Inc. (See Note 17).
Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are segregated into two
tranches: $75.0 million Tranche A Term Loans and $90.0 million Tranche C Term
Loans. A portion of the proceeds from the Tranche C Term Loans was used to repay
in full the outstanding borrowings of the Tranche B Term Loans under the
original Credit Agreement. The Tranche A Term Loans are scheduled to mature on
March 11, 2002 and are subject to quarterly principal payments ranging from $2.5
million to $6.5 million, commencing May 30, 1997. The Tranche C Term Loans are
scheduled to mature on March 11, 2003 and are subject to quarterly principal
payments of $0.6 million each through February 2002, commencing February 28,
1998, with an additional four quarterly payments of $20.0 million each due
through March 11, 2003, commencing May 31, 2002. The Amended Credit Agreement
also includes a Revolving Credit Facility of $130.0 million. The Revolving
Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on March 11, 2002. No amounts were
outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility as of May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997.
The Senior Credit Facilities accrue interest based on either the bank's
base rate or the Eurodollar rate, at the option of the Company. The interest
rate was 8.2% for the Tranche A term loan and 8.1% for the Tranche C term loan
at May 31, 1998. The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum of the
unutilized commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement. Borrowings are
secured by substantially all assets of the Company.
On March 11, 1997, Fairchild issued $300.0 million of 10 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") at face value. The Notes pay interest on March
15 and September 15 of each year commencing September 15, 1997. The Notes are
unsecured and are subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness of
the Company. The Notes are redeemable by the Company, in whole or in part, on or
after March 15, 2002 at redemption prices ranging from 100% to approximately
105% of the principal amount. The Company is required to redeem $150.0 million
principal amount of Notes on
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 -- LONG-TERM DEBT -- (CONTINUED)
March 15, 2005 and $75.0 million principal amount of Notes on March 15, 2006 and
2007, respectively, in each case at a redemption price of 100% of the principal
amount plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
The payment of principal and interest on the Senior Credit Facilities and
the Notes is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Fairchild Holdings.
Fairchild Holdings currently conducts no business and has no significant assets
other than the capital stock of the Company. No subsidiaries of Fairchild
Holdings are guarantors on either the Senior Credit Facilities or the Notes.
Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997 are approximately $93.6 million and $76.2 million of net assets,
respectively, related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
On March 11, 1997, the Company issued a promissory note ("PIK Note") in the
principal amount of approximately $77.0 million to National Semiconductor as
part of the consideration for all of the capital stock of Fairchild. The PIK
Note bears interest at 11.74% per annum and matures in 2008. During Fiscal Year
1998, National Semiconductor sold its interest in the PIK Note to a number of
financial institutions. To the extent any Fairchild Holdings senior indebtedness
prohibits Fairchild Holdings from paying interest due on the PIK Notes in cash,
such interest shall be paid by adding such interest to the then outstanding
principal amount of the PIK Notes. Such amount shall accrue interest as a
portion of the principal amount of the PIK Notes from the applicable interest
payment date. The PIK Notes are subordinated to both the Senior Credit
Facilities and the Notes.
The Senior Credit Facilities and the indenture under which the Notes were
issued, and the PIK Notes contain certain restrictive financial and operating
covenants, including limitations on the payment of dividends and stock
repurchases, with which the Company was in compliance at May 31, 1998.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years and
thereafter are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(IN MILLIONS)
-------------
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $ 13.2
2000........................................................ 16.2
2001........................................................ 20.9
2002........................................................ 41.2
2003........................................................ 59.8
Thereafter.................................................. 388.6
------
$539.9
======
</TABLE>
On April 29, 1997 and January 7, 1998, the Company entered into interest
rate swap agreements to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its
Senior Credit Facilities described above. The swap agreements fixed the interest
rate on $60.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility at 9.26% through May 2001,
and $90.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility at 8.21% through February 2000.
The notional face amount of the swap agreements is $151.3 million and $60.0
million at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, respectively (See Note 14). The swap
agreement covering $60.0 million of the Senior Credit Facility is cancelable
without penalty at the option of the Company after May 26, 1999.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 -- LONG-TERM DEBT -- (CONTINUED)
The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
other party to the interest rate swap agreement; however, the Company does not
anticipate nonperformance under the agreement.
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES
As discussed in Note 2, the Business did not pay income taxes directly or
file separate income tax returns prior to the Recapitalization, and therefore,
no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial
statements for the period ended March 10, 1997 and for the year ended May 26,
1996. The provision for income taxes included in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations for Fiscal Year 1998 and for the period from March 11,
1997 to May 25, 1997, consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 11,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
---------- ---------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Income before income taxes:
U.S....................................................... $14.6 $7.2
Non-U.S................................................... 18.2 2.5
----- ----
$32.8 $9.7
===== ====
Income taxes:
Current:
U.S. federal........................................... $ 7.1 $ --
U.S. state and local................................... 1.5 --
Non-U.S................................................ 3.3 1.4
----- ----
11.9 1.4
Deferred:
U.S. federal........................................... (2.0) 1.9
U.S. state and local................................... (0.4) 0.5
Non-U.S................................................ 1.2 --
----- ----
(1.2) 2.4
Total income taxes:
U.S. federal........................................... 5.1 1.9
U.S. state and local................................... 1.1 0.5
Non-U.S................................................ 4.5 1.4
----- ----
$10.7 $3.8
===== ====
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
The reconciliation between the income tax rate computed by applying the
U.S. federal statutory rate and the reported worldwide tax rate follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 11,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
---------- ---------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
U.S. federal statutory rate................................. 35.0% 35.0%
U.S. state and local taxes, net of federal benefit.......... 3.3% 4.1%
Tax differential related to non-U.S. income................. (5.7)% --
---- ----
32.6% 39.1%
==== ====
</TABLE>
As discussed in Note 1, the Recapitalization was accounted for as a
leveraged recapitalization whereby the Company retained the carrying value of
assets and liabilities of the Business. For income tax reporting purposes, the
Recapitalization was treated as a taxable transaction resulting in a step up of
the assets and liabilities to fair value at March 11, 1997. As such, gross
deferred tax assets of $53.7 million and a related valuation allowance of $30.7
million were established on March 11, 1997 with an offsetting credit to Business
equity.
The tax effects of temporary differences in the recognition of income and
expense for tax and financial reporting purposes that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities at May 31,
1998 and May 25, 1997 are presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, MAY 25,
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Reserves and accruals..................................... $ 15.8 $ 6.1
Plant and equipment....................................... 2.8 19.9
Intangibles, primarily intellectual property and
software............................................... 31.2 25.3
AMT tax credit carryovers................................. 3.8 --
------ ------
Total gross deferred assets............................ 53.6 51.3
Valuation allowance....................................... (30.7) (30.7)
------ ------
Net deferred tax assets................................ 22.9 20.6
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital allowance -- foreign.............................. (1.4) (0.3)
------ ------
Net deferred tax assets..................................... $ 21.5 $ 20.3
====== ======
</TABLE>
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are classified in the consolidated balance sheet based on the classification of
the related asset or liability.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes have not been provided for the undistributed earnings
of the Company's foreign subsidiaries which aggregated approximately $15.1
million at May 31, 1998. The Company plans to reinvest all such earnings for
future expansion. If such earnings were distributed, taxes would be increased by
approximately $1.2 million.
NOTE 6 -- STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
At May 31, 1998, the Company has one stock-based compensation plan, the
1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended, (the "Plan") which is described below.
Fairchild Holdings accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with the
provisions of APB 25. As such, compensation expense is recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the
exercise price. Had compensation cost for the Company stock option plan been
determined consistent with FASB Statement No. 123, the Company's net income
would have approximated reported net income of $20.6 million and $15.5 million,
respectively, in Fiscal Years 1998 and 1997.
The Company estimates the fair value of each option as of the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Expected volatility......................................... -- --
Dividend yield.............................................. -- --
Risk-free interest rate..................................... 5.88% 6.17%
Expected life, in years..................................... 2.9 2.6
</TABLE>
Under the Plan, the Company may grant options for up to 5,084,000 shares of
Class A common stock. Options granted under the Plan may be either (a) options
intended to constitute incentive stock options ("ISOs") under the Internal
Revenue Code or (b) non-qualified stock options. Options may be granted under
the Plan to regular salaried officers and key employees of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
The exercise price of each option granted under the Plan shall be as
determined by the Board of Directors (the "Board"). The maximum term of any
option shall be ten years from the date of grant for incentive stock options and
ten years and one day from the date of grant for non-qualified stock options.
Options granted under the Plan are exercisable at the determination of the
Board, currently vesting ratably over approximately 4 years. Employees receiving
options under the Plan may not receive in any one year period options to
purchase more than 200,000 shares of common stock.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6 -- STOCK BASED COMPENSATION -- (CONTINUED)
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of May 31,
1998 and May 25, 1997, and changes during the years then ended are presented in
the table below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE SHARES EXERCISE
(000'S) PRICE (000'S) PRICE
------- -------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year................. 2,029 $0.13 -- $ --
Granted.......................................... 1,777 4.29 2,097 0.13
Exercised........................................ (142) 0.13 -- --
Canceled......................................... (80) 0.13 (68) 0.13
----- -----
Outstanding at end of year....................... 3,584 $2.20 2,029 $0.13
===== =====
Exercisable at end of year....................... 798 $0.13 -- $ --
Weighted average fair value of options granted... $0.22 $0.02
</TABLE>
Information with respect to stock options outstanding and stock options
exercisable at May 31, 1998, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
--------------------------------------- OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
WEIGHTED- ------------------------
AVERAGE WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED-
(000'S) REMAINING AVERAGE (000'S) AVERAGE
NUMBER CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING LIFE PRICE EXERCISABLE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ .13........................ 2,834 8.95 $ 0.13 798 $0.13
$10.00........................ 750 9.94 10.00 -- --
----- ---
3,584 9.16 $ 2.20 798 $0.13
===== ===
</TABLE>
NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT PLANS
Effective March 11, 1997, the Company sponsors the Fairchild Personal
Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan"), a contributory savings plan
which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The
Retirement Plan covers substantially all employees in the United States. At the
inception of the Retirement Plan, the Company provided a matching contribution
equal to 50% of employee elective deferrals up to a maximum of 6% of an
employee's annual compensation. Effective June 1, 1997, the Company increased
the matching contribution to 75% of employee elective deferrals. The Company
also maintains a non-qualified Benefit Restoration Plan, under which employees
who have otherwise exceeded annual IRS limitations for elective deferrals can
continue to contribute to their retirement savings. The Company matches employee
elective deferrals to the Benefit Restoration Plan on the same basis as the
Retirement Plan. Total expense recognized under these plans was $3.4 and $1.1
million for the years ended May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT PLANS -- (CONTINUED)
Employees in Malaysia participate in a defined contribution plan. The
Company has funded accruals for this plan in accordance with statutory
regulations in Malaysia. The net pension cost for the years ended May 31, 1998
and May 25, 1997 and the accrued pension cost at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997
are not material to the financial statements.
Employees in the Philippines participate in a defined benefit plan that was
assumed by the Company from National Semiconductor as part of the
Recapitalization. The benefits are based on years of service and a multiple of
the employee's final monthly salary. The Company's funding policy is to
contribute annually the amount necessary to maintain the plan on an actuarially
sound basis. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits
attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the
future. The contributions made for the years ended May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997
are not material to the financial statements.
Prior to the Recapitalization, employees of the Business participated in
several National Semiconductor retirement, employee benefit, and incentive
plans. No liabilities related to retirement and similar plans, other than those
disclosed above, were assumed by the Company.
NOTE 8 -- LEASE COMMITMENTS
Rental expense related to certain facilities and equipment of the Company's
plants was $9.5 million, $5.0 million, and $4.8 million for the fiscal years
ended 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $10.7
2000........................................................ 8.8
2001........................................................ 4.8
2002........................................................ 2.0
2003........................................................ 1.4
Thereafter.................................................. 3.5
-----
$31.2
=====
</TABLE>
NOTE 9 -- REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Concurrent with the Recapitalization, the Company authorized 70,000 shares
of redeemable preferred stock at a par value of $.01, all of which are
designated as 12% Series A cumulative compounding preferred stock (the
"Redeemable Preferred Stock"). The Redeemable Preferred Stock has a stated value
of $1,000 per share and is entitled to annual dividends when, as and if
declared, which dividends will be cumulative, whether or not earned or declared,
and will accrue at a rate of 12%, compounding annually. At May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997, 70,000 shares were issued and outstanding. The total liquidation value
of the shares outstanding at May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, in the amounts of
$80.5 million and $71.8 million, respectively, is classified in the Company's
balance sheet as Redeemable Preferred Stock. See Note 10.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9 -- REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK -- (CONTINUED)
The Redeemable Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable in 2009. The
Company may optionally redeem, in whole or in part, the Redeemable Preferred
Stock at any time at a price per share of $1,000, plus accrued and unpaid
dividends to the date of redemption.
At the option of the Company, the Redeemable Preferred Stock may be
exchanged for junior subordinated debentures of the Company. The face value of
such junior subordinated debentures shall be (i) $1,000 per share of Redeemable
Preferred Stock exchanged, plus (ii) all accrued but unpaid dividends on such
stock to the date of exchange. Their maturity date will be the same as the
mandatory redemption date of the Redeemable Preferred Stock, and they shall bear
interest at a rate equal to the lesser of 12% and the maximum interest rate
permitted to be deducted as accrued under the relevant provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
NOTE 10 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
RECAPITALIZATION
On March 11, 1997, National Semiconductor consummated the Recapitalization
under which the following transactions occurred:
(i) National Semiconductor, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement,
transferred all of the assets and liabilities of the Business to
Fairchild and its subsidiaries in exchange for demand purchase notes
of Fairchild and its subsidiaries in the aggregate principal amount of
$401.6 million (the "Purchase Price Notes");
(ii) National Semiconductor transferred all of the capital stock of
Fairchild and approximately $12.8 million in cash to the Company in
exchange for shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock, shares of Class A
voting and Class B non-voting common stock, and a promissory PIK Note
of the Company in the principal amount of approximately $77.0
million;
(iii) The Company issued Redeemable Preferred Stock and additional common
stock in the aggregate amount of approximately $65.0 million;
(iv) The Company contributed cash in the amount of approximately $77.8
million to the capital of Fairchild;
(v) Fairchild borrowed $120.0 million under term bank loans and issued
$300.0 million of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (as
described in Note 4). The proceeds from these borrowings were used to
repay the Purchase Price Notes and certain debt acquisition costs as
described in Note 2.
The transaction was accounted for as a leveraged recapitalization whereby
the Company assumed the historical operating results of the Business.
Accordingly, the repayment of the Purchase Price Notes of $401.6 and issuance of
the PIK Note of $77.0 million were included in the statements of equity as a
distribution to National Semiconductor by Fairchild and the Company,
respectively.
COMMON STOCK
On January 5, 1998, the Board of Directors approved a four-for-one common
stock split in the form of a stock dividend. Stockholders received three
additional shares for each share held. Such distribution
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY -- (CONTINUED)
was made on April 29, 1998 to stockholders of record on that date. All share
amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been restated
to retroactively reflect the split.
As approved by stockholders on April 24, 1998, the Company has authorized
160,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $.01 per share, divided
into two classes consisting of 80,000,000 shares of Class A stock and 80,000,000
shares of Class B stock. As of May 25, 1997, 60,000,000 shares were authorized,
consisting of 30,000,000 shares of Class A stock and 30,000,000 shares of Class
B stock. The holders of Class A stock are entitled to one vote for each share
held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. Except as
required by law, the holders of Class B stock have no voting rights. A holder of
either class of common stock may convert any or all of his shares into an equal
number of shares of the other class of common stock provided that in the case of
a conversion from Class B stock, which is nonvoting, into Class A stock, which
is voting, such conversion would be permitted only to the extent that the holder
of shares to be converted would be permitted under applicable law to hold the
total number of shares of Class A stock which would be held after giving effect
to the conversion.
Certain amendments to the Securities Purchase and Holders Agreement, dated
as of March 11, 1997 (the "Stockholders Agreement"), which were effected in May
1998, resulted in the lapse of certain risks of forfeiture by the management
investors with respect to their stock ownership of the Company. The lapse of
such restrictions resulted in the incurrence by the Company of deductible
compensation expense for income tax purposes of $10.4 million in Fiscal Year
1998. The tax effect of the compensation expense of $2.1 million was recorded as
a reduction in income taxes payable and an increase to additional paid-in
capital at May 31, 1998. The tax effect was recorded using the alternative
minimum tax rate of 20%. In connection with this transaction, loans aggregating
$5.0 million were made by the Company to the management investors to pay their
federal and state individual income tax liabilities in June 1998. Such loans
(including accrued but unpaid interest thereon) will be cancelled over the
four-year period following their creation, or earlier, in whole, upon the
occurrence of certain qualifying public offerings of the Company's or
Fairchild's stock and, in part, upon the death or disability of the obligor. The
Company has also agreed to pay to such executive officers amounts sufficient to
enable them to discharge all tax liabilities arising out of the cancellation of
such loans (as well as all tax liabilities arising out of such payments). Any
such executive officer whose employment terminates will be required to repay any
uncancelled amounts immediately.
NOTE 11 -- RESTRUCTURING
In June 1996, National Semiconductor announced a restructuring of its
operations and the intent to pursue a sale or partial financing of the Business.
In connection with the restructuring, the Business recorded a $5.3 million
nonrecurring charge related to work force reductions. During the year ended May
25, 1997, $5.3 million of severance was paid to terminated employees.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party activity between the Company and National Semiconductor is
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM PERIOD FROM
MARCH 11, MAY 27,
YEAR 1997 1996 YEAR
ENDED THROUGH THROUGH ENDED
MAY 31, MAY 25, MARCH 10, MAY 26,
1998 1997 1997 1996
------- ------------- ----------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Manufacturing services performed by
National Semiconductor plants or
purchased from third parties............. $14.0 $ 2.8 $34.3 $ 73.9
Headquarters, freight, duty, warehousing
and other elements of cost of sales...... 17.9 3.7 41.8 58.5
----- ----- ----- ------
$31.9 $ 6.5 $76.1 $132.4
===== ===== ===== ======
Cost of business support services provided
by National Semiconductor................ $28.7 $11.6 $ -- $ --
===== ===== ===== ======
Operating costs allocated to the Business
by National Semiconductor................ $ -- $ -- $63.9 $108.6
===== ===== ===== ======
Operating costs allocated to National
Semiconductor by the Business............ $ -- $ -- $ 9.6 $ 27.1
===== ===== ===== ======
</TABLE>
Amounts receivable from National Semiconductor, included in accounts
receivable, totaled $12.4 million and $19.9 million at May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997, respectively. Amounts payable to National Semiconductor, included in
accounts payable, totaled $5.3 million and $22.6 million at May 31, 1998 and May
25, 1997, respectively.
NOTE 13 -- CONTINGENCIES
The Company's facilities in South Portland, Maine, West Jordan, Utah, Cebu,
the Philippines, and Penang, Malaysia, have ongoing remediation projects to
respond to certain releases of hazardous substances that occurred prior to the
Recapitalization. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, National
Semiconductor has agreed to indemnify the Company for the future costs of these
projects. The costs incurred to respond to these conditions were not material to
the combined financial statements of the Business during Fiscal Years 1997 and
1996.
The Company's Mountain View, California, facility is located on a
contaminated site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Raytheon
Company, dated December 31, 1997, Raytheon Company has assumed responsibility
for all remediation costs or other liabilities related to historical
contamination.
In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company is subject to
proceedings, lawsuits and other claims, including proceedings under laws and
regulations related to environmental and other matters. All such matters are
subject to uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable with assurance.
Consequently, the Company is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount
of monetary
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 13 -- CONTINGENCIES -- (CONTINUED)
liability or financial impact with respect to these matters at May 31, 1998. It
is management's opinion that after final disposition, any monetary liability or
financial impact to the Company would not be material to the Company's financial
position, or annual results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 14 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FOREIGN CURRENCY INSTRUMENTS
The objective of the Company's foreign exchange risk management policy is
to preserve the U.S. dollar value of after-tax cash flows in relation to
non-U.S. dollar currency fluctuations. The company uses forward and option
contracts to hedge firm commitment and anticipatory exposures. These exposures
are primarily comprised of non- U.S. dollar sales and manufacturing costs. Gains
and losses on financial instruments that are intended to hedge an identifiable
firm commitment are deferred and included in the measurement of the underlying
transaction. Gains and losses on hedges of anticipated transactions are deferred
until such time as the underlying transactions are recognized or immediately
when the transaction is no longer expected to occur. In addition, the Company
uses forward and option contracts to hedge certain non-U.S. denominated asset
and liability positions. Gains and losses on these contracts are matched with
the underlying gains and losses resulting from currency movement on these
balance sheet positions. Net gains and losses from foreign currency transactions
were not material for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996.
INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements to exchange the variable
interest rate of certain long-term, U.S. dollar debt for fixed interest rates.
The variable rates on swaps are based primarily on U.S. dollar LIBOR and reset
on a quarterly basis. These agreements have maturities of up to two years. The
differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued
as interest rates change in accordance with the agreements and is included in
current interest expense.
FAIR VALUE AND NOTIONAL PRINCIPAL OF OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The table below shows the fair value and notional principal of the
Company's off-balance sheet instruments as of May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997. The
notional principal amounts for off-balance sheet instruments provide one measure
of the transaction volume outstanding as of year end and do not represent the
amount of the Company's exposure to credit or market loss. The estimates of fair
value are based on applicable and commonly used pricing models using prevailing
financial market information as of May 31, 1998, and May 25, 1997. Although the
following table reflects the notional principal and fair value of amounts of
off-balance sheet instruments, it does not reflect the gains or losses
associated with the exposures and transactions that the off-balance sheet
instruments are intended to hedge. The amounts ultimately realized upon
settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 14 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
losses on the underlying exposures, will depend on actual market conditions
during the remaining life of the instruments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, 1998 MAY 25, 1997
----------------------- -----------------------
NOTIONAL ESTIMATED NOTIONAL ESTIMATED
PRINCIPAL FAIR VALUE PRINCIPAL FAIR VALUE
--------- ---------- --------- ----------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate Instruments
Swaps..................................... $151.3 $(0.5) $60.0 $(0.2)
Foreign Exchange Instruments
Purchased Options......................... $ 31.7 $ 0.6 $ -- $ --
</TABLE>
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A summary table of estimated fair values of financial instruments at Fiscal
Year end follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31, 1998 MAY 25, 1997
---------------------- ----------------------
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Long Term Debt
Senior Subordinated Debt................... $300.0 $310.5 $300.0 $311.3
PIK Note................................... 88.6 87.7 78.9 78.1
Credit Facility............................ 151.3 151.3 120.0 120.0
Currency Options............................. 0.8 0.6 -- --
</TABLE>
The Company has outstanding foreign currency options denominated in
Japanese yen. All foreign currency options expire within one quarter. Unrealized
gains and losses on these option contracts are deferred and recognized in income
in the same period as the hedged transactions. Unrealized gains and losses as of
May 31, 1998 are not material to the consolidated financial statements.
Premiums, if any, on purchased foreign exchange option contracts are amortized
over the life of the option.
NOTE 15 -- INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in one industry segment and is engaged in the design,
development, manufacture and marketing of a wide variety of semiconductor
products for the semiconductor industry and original equipment manufacturers.
The Company operates in three main geographic areas. In the information that
follows, sales include local sales and exports made by operations within each
area. To control costs, a substantial portion of the Company's products are
transported between various facilities in the Americas, Asia and Europe in the
process of being manufactured and sold. Accordingly, it is not meaningful to
present interlocation transfers between the Company's facilities on a stand
alone basis. Sales to unaffiliated customers have little correlation with the
location of manufacture. It is, therefore, not meaningful to present operating
profit by geographic area.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 15 -- INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
The Company conducts a substantial portion of its operations outside of the
U.S. and is subject to risks associated with non-U.S. operations, such as
political risks, currency controls and fluctuations, tariffs, import controls
and air transportation.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA CONSOLIDATED
-------- ------ ------ ------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $242.3 $132.6 $260.9 $635.8
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $420.5 $ 12.2 $203.0 $635.7
====== ====== ====== ======
1997:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $222.7 $117.6 $247.5 $587.8
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $345.5 $ 14.9 $194.6 $555.0
====== ====== ====== ======
1996:
Sales to unaffiliated customers............. $260.3 $161.9 $266.5 $688.7
====== ====== ====== ======
Total assets................................ $248.4 $ 0.8 $183.5 $432.7
====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 16 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
As described in Note 1, National Semiconductor's cash management system was
not designed to trace centralized cash and related financing transactions to the
specific cash requirements of the Business. In addition, National
Semiconductor's corporate transaction systems are not designed to track
receivables and certain liabilities and cash receipts and payments on a business
specific basis. Given these constraints, the following data are presented to
facilitate analysis of key components of cash flow activity for Fiscal Years
1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
------------------
MAY 25, MAY 26,
1997 1996
------- -------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Revenues less expenses.................................... $ 15.5 $ 72.3
Depreciation and amortization............................. 77.1 64.2
Deferred taxes............................................ (20.3) --
Loss on disposal of equipment, molds and tooling.......... 1.0 2.0
Non-cash interest expense................................. 1.9 --
Increase in accounts receivable........................... (79.6) --
Decrease (increase) in inventories........................ 20.0 (24.3)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current
assets................................................. (5.8) 11.1
Increase in other assets.................................. 0.9 --
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable................... 12.2 (5.2)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other
liabilities............................................ 21.6 (1.3)
Net financing provided from (to) National
Semiconductor*......................................... (25.4) 43.7
------- -------
Cash provided by operating activities.................. 19.1 162.5
------- -------
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures...................................... (47.1) (153.9)
Purchase of molds and tooling............................. (7.2) (8.6)
------- -------
Cash used by investing activities...................... (54.3) (162.5)
------- -------
Financing activities:
Issuance of long-term debt................................ 420.0 --
-------
Debt acquisition costs.................................... (20.3) --
-------
Issuance of common stock.................................. 7.8 --
-------
Issuance of preferred stock............................... 70.0 --
-------
Distribution to National Semiconductor.................... (401.6) --
------- -------
Cash provided by financing activities.................. 75.9 --
------- -------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... 40.7 --
-------
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.............. -- --
------- -------
Cash and cash equivalent at end of year..................... $ 40.7 $ --
======= =======
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
* Net financing provided from (to) National Semiconductor does not necessarily
represent the cash flows of the Business, or the timing of such cash flows,
had it operated on a stand alone basis.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 16 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
Cash paid for interest by the Company totaled $0.1 million for the period
from March 11, 1997 through May 25, 1997. The Business did not make any cash
payments for interest prior to March 11, 1997, as discussed in Note 2. No cash
payments were made for income taxes for any period presented above.
During the year ended May 25, 1997, the Company issued a note to National
Semiconductor in the principal amount of approximately $77.0 million as
additional purchase consideration for the capital stock of Fairchild. The
Company recorded the note as an increase to long-term debt and accumulated
deficit. For the period from March 11 through May 25, 1997, the Company
accumulated dividends on the redeemable preferred stock of approximately $1.8
million. The Company recorded the accumulated dividends as an increase to the
carrying value of the redeemable preferred stock and accumulated deficit.
NOTE 17 -- ACQUISITIONS
On December 31, 1997, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of
Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. ("Raytheon") for approximately $117.0 million in
cash plus transaction expenses. Raytheon, based in Mountain View, California,
designs, manufactures and markets high-performance analog and mixed signal
integrated circuits for the personal computer, communications, broadcast video
and industrial markets. The purchase price was financed through a combination of
existing cash and borrowings under the Tranche C Term Loan.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase as of December 31, 1997,
and the results of operations of Raytheon have been included since that date.
The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net tangible assets by $48.4
million, of which $32.9 million was allocated to various intangible assets and
$15.5 million to in-process research and development. The in-process research
and development was expensed to operations concurrent with the acquisition.
The unaudited pro forma combined historical results, as if Raytheon had
been acquired at the beginning of Fiscal Years 1998 and 1997, respectively, are
estimated to be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales................................................... $836.5 $762.6
Net income.................................................. $ 20.9 $ 11.4
</TABLE>
The pro forma results include amortization of the intangibles presented
above and interest expense on debt assumed issued to finance the purchase. The
pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have
occurred if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of each of
the fiscal years presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of future
consolidated results.
NOTE 18 -- CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Effective in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 1998, the Company adopted the
provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13 "Accounting for Business
Process Reengineering Costs." This Issue requires companies to write-off
business process reengineering costs that had been previously capitalized. The
Company had been capitalizing such costs in conjunction with its enterprise
software implementa-
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 18 -- CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE -- (CONTINUED)
tion project. The Issue requires companies to write-off these costs in the
quarter that contains November 20, 1997.
The cumulative effect of adoption of this Issue resulted in a charge of
$1.5 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million for the year ended May 31, 1998. Of
the pre-tax write-off, $1.6 million applies to costs incurred in Fiscal Year
1998, while $0.7 million applies to costs incurred in Fiscal Year 1997. The
charge relates specifically to costs incurred to assess the system's
capabilities in light of the Company's current business processes, which under
prior guidance was capitalizable to the cost of the software.
NOTE 19 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- WORKFORCE REDUCTION
On July 20, 1998, the Company announced a restructuring of its operations,
consisting of a reduction of approximately 10% of its payroll, which will
primarily affect its operations in the United States. The Company will take a
nonrecurring charge of approximately $4.5 million, primarily for severance costs
during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 1999.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1,
1999 1998
------------ --------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Net sales -- trade........................................ $434.1 $479.1
Contract manufacturing -- National Semiconductor.......... 54.5 122.8
------ ------
Total revenue.......................................... 488.6 601.9
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales............................................. 336.2 329.4
Cost of contract manufacturing -- National
Semiconductor.......................................... 45.4 92.3
Research and development.................................. 27.9 24.7
Selling, general and administrative....................... 68.5 66.6
Purchased in-process research and development............. -- 15.5
Restructuring............................................. 7.2 --
------ ------
Total operating expenses............................... 485.2 528.5
------ ------
Operating income............................................ 3.4 73.4
Interest, net............................................... 44.7 41.1
------ ------
Income (loss) before income taxes........................... (41.3) 32.3
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................ (4.1) 10.4
------ ------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle...................................... (37.2) 21.9
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of
tax effect of $0.8 million................................ -- (1.5)
------ ------
Net income (loss)........................................... $(37.2) $ 20.4
====== ======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 28,
1999
-------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 5.4
Receivables, net.......................................... 101.5
Inventories............................................... 105.6
Other current assets...................................... 19.7
-------
Total current assets................................... 232.2
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 305.9
Deferred income taxes....................................... 25.3
Intangible assets, net...................................... 29.0
Other assets................................................ 31.1
-------
Total assets........................................... $ 623.5
=======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term
debt................................................... $ 35.5
Accounts payable.......................................... 79.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 56.0
-------
Total current liabilities.............................. 170.6
Long-term debt, less current portion........................ 524.5
Other liabilities........................................... 1.7
-------
Total liabilities...................................... 696.8
Redeemable preferred stock.................................. 87.7
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Class A common stock...................................... 0.3
Class B common stock...................................... 0.3
Additional paid-in capital................................ 9.5
Accumulated deficit....................................... (171.1)
-------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)................... (161.0)
-------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)... $ 623.5
=======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1,
1999 1998
------------ --------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)......................................... $(37.2) $ 20.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
provided by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.... -- 1.5
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 72.1 62.5
Restructing charges, net of cash expended.............. 3.3 --
Non-cash interest expense.............................. 7.8 7.3
Purchased in-process research and development.......... -- 15.5
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment...... 0.2 0.7
Deferred income taxes.................................. (4.0) (0.8)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable.................................... (26.5) 6.9
Inventories............................................ 2.4 (12.9)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.............. 0.4 2.5
Current liabilities.................................... 3.2 5.0
Other assets and liabilities........................... (1.7) 0.1
------ -------
Cash provided by operating activities................ 20.0 108.7
------ -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures................................... (31.5) (49.3)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment.... 1.0 --
Purchase of molds and tooling.......................... (2.9) (4.2)
Purchase of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., net of cash
acquired.............................................. -- (116.8)
------ -------
Cash used in investing activities...................... (33.4) (170.3)
------ -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net........... 21.6 --
Issuance of long-term debt............................. -- 90.0
Repayment of long-term debt............................ (9.3) (55.6)
Debt issuance costs.................................... -- (1.1)
------ -------
Cash provided by financing activities.................. 12.3 33.3
------ -------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... (1.1) (28.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 6.5 40.7
------ -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 5.4 $ 12.4
====== =======
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Income taxes........................................... $ 2.1 $ 8.3
====== =======
Interest............................................... $ 27.9 $ 24.5
====== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of FSC Semiconductor Corporation
(the "Company") as of February 28, 1999, the Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Operations for the nine-month periods ended February 28, 1999 and March 1,
1998 and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month
periods ended February 28, 1999 and March 1, 1998 were prepared by the Company.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items)
necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of
the Company. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998, included
elsewhere in this Prospectus.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to their
current presentation.
NOTE 2 -- INVENTORIES
The components of inventories are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 28,
1999
-------------
(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
Raw materials............................................... $ 8.6
Work in process............................................. 75.3
Finished goods.............................................. 21.7
------
Total inventories...................................... $105.6
======
</TABLE>
NOTE 3 -- RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, in connection with management's plan
to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies, the Company recorded a
pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $4.5 million. The restructuring
charge consisted of $0.8 million related to non-cash asset impairments and $3.7
million of employee separation costs. The charge for employee separation
arrangements provided for the termination and other severance costs associated
with the approximately 600 salaried, hourly and temporary employees severed as a
result of this action, a reduction of approximately 10% of the Company's
payroll.
In the third quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company recorded a pre-tax
restructuring charge of approximately $2.7 million related to the transfer of
all assembly and test work performed at its Mountain View, California facility
to its Penang, Malaysia facility. The charge consisted of $1.9 million of
non-cash asset write-offs and $0.8 million primarily for severance and other
benefits for 54 employees terminated as a result of the transfer.
NOTE 4 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- FACILITY CLOSURE
On March 31, 1999, the Company agreed to sell its Mountain View, California
facility for approximately $35.0 million. The sale price is subject to (i) a
$1.0 million deposit, which is nonrefundable if the sale of the property is not
consummated by April 19, 1999 for reasons other than a
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 4 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- FACILITY CLOSURE -- (CONTINUED)
title defect; (ii) a $3.5 million holdback which will be paid to the Company
unless the city council rejects the buyer's application to increase its building
density from 35% to 50%; and (iii) a $0.5 million deposit which will be placed
into an escrow account and will be released to the Company upon the demolition
of the existing structures on the property. At closing, the Company received
approximately $30.7 million (excluding the $0.5 million in escrow) after
deducting closing costs, contingency holdbacks, commissions and other fees and
expenses.
In connection with the sale of the Mountain View facility, on April 2, 1999
the Company announced a transfer of all wafer production to its South Portland,
Maine facility. The transfer is expected to be complete by the end of the 1999
calendar year. Net of a gain on the sale of land and building of approximately
$1.6 million, the Company will record a one-time charge for severance, equipment
disposals and other costs related to the closing of the Mountain View facility
of approximately $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999.
NOTE 5 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- ACQUISITION
On April 13, 1999, the Company completed its acquisition of the Power
Device Business of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., for approximately $406.8
million, net of certain purchase price adjustments. The purchase includes
substantially all of the worldwide business and assets of the Power Device
Business, comprising high volume wafer fabs in Bucheon, South Korea, design and
development personnel in Bucheon, and secured services for high volume assembly
and test operations for the Power Device Business, and worldwide sales and
marketing personnel. The transaction will be accounted for as a purchase.
On April 13, 1999 the Company refinanced all of its existing senior credit
facilities with the proceeds from new senior term facilities of $310.0 million.
The excess proceeds, together with the net proceeds from the Company's $300.0
million senior subordinated notes issued on April 7, 1999 and a $50.0 million
subordinated PIK note from Citicorp Mezzanine Partners, L.P., were used to
finance the purchase price and related fees and expenses of the acquisition.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of net assets (liabilities) and
the related statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Power Device Business of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (the "Business") at
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Business' management, our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States which require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 11 to the financial statements, the operations of the
Business, and those of similar companies in the Republic of Korea, have been
significantly affected, and will continue to be affected for the foreseeable
future, by the country's unstable economy caused in part by the currency
volatility in the Asia Pacific region.
The Business is an operating unit of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and, as
discussed in Notes 3, 7 and 15, has engaged in various transactions with Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samil Accounting Corporation
Seoul, Korea
February 24, 1999
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POWER DEVICE BUSINESS OF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------
1997 1998
---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS OF US DOLLARS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 18 $ 37
Trade accounts and notes receivable, net.................. 28,445 26,605
Inventories............................................... 50,469 43,977
Deferred tax assets....................................... 909 1,184
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 2,317 3,750
-------- --------
Total current assets................................... 82,158 75,553
Advances to employees....................................... 5,398 2,632
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 93,166 90,955
Deposit for deferred employee compensation.................. 6,272 --
Intangible assets, net...................................... 1,182 887
Other assets................................................ 419 262
-------- --------
Total assets........................................... 188,595 170,289
-------- --------
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Corporate borrowings...................................... 9,750 12,641
Current portion of capital lease obligation............... 12,706 8,086
Trade accounts and notes payable.......................... 11,086 13,729
Income taxes payable to Samsung........................... 6,394 12,947
Accrued expenses and other accounts payable............... 6,621 70,594
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.............................. 46,557 117,997
Corporate borrowings........................................ 92,032 46,065
Capital lease obligation.................................... 15,151 9,667
Deferred employee compensation.............................. 13,004 6,471
Deferred tax liabilities.................................... 3,173 1,914
-------- --------
Total liabilities...................................... 169,917 182,114
-------- --------
Commitments and contingencies
NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
Business equity............................................. 37,301 272
Accumulated other comprehensive loss --
Cumulative translation adjustments........................ (18,623) (12,097)
-------- --------
Total net assets (liabilities)......................... $ 18,678 $(11,825)
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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POWER DEVICE BUSINESS OF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
-------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS OF US DOLLARS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Net sales............................................ $418,047 $440,700 $369,899
Contract manufacturing -- Samsung Electronics........ 53,735 37,428 16,620
-------- -------- --------
Total revenue........................................ 471,782 478,128 386,519
-------- -------- --------
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales........................................ 361,624 309,712 232,562
Cost of contract manufacturing -- Samsung
Electronics....................................... 53,735 37,428 16,620
Research and development............................. 18,579 19,205 15,224
Selling, general and administrative.................. 28,950 34,280 33,812
Litigation settlement................................ -- -- 58,000
-------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses.......................... 462,888 400,625 356,218
-------- -------- --------
Operating income....................................... 8,894 77,503 30,301
Interest expense, net.................................. 10,384 10,076 4,205
Foreign currency losses, net........................... 497 5,933 923
-------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes...................... (1,987) 61,494 25,173
Income tax benefit (provision)......................... 4,754 (18,549) (9,519)
-------- -------- --------
Net income............................................. 2,767 42,945 15,654
-------- -------- --------
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net foreign currency translation adjustments...... (4,837) (14,491) 6,526
-------- -------- --------
Comprehensive income (loss)............................ $ (2,070) $ 28,454 $ 22,180
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POWER DEVICE BUSINESS OF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
--------- --------- ---------
(IN THOUSANDS OF US DOLLARS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income................................................ $ 2,767 $ 42,945 $ 15,654
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................... 48,965 38,792 22,289
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts........... (6) 93 7
Provision for (reversal of) inventory reserve........... (216) (3,713) 1,016
Accrual for litigation settlement....................... -- -- 58,000
Loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment.... 1,545 423 498
Deferred employee compensation.......................... 1,407 (8,623) 3,745
Deferred income taxes................................... (4,365) 8,648 (1,534)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts and notes receivable..................... 3,283 (28,329) 5,817
Inventories............................................. 13,092 (3,166) 12,617
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............... 2,629 720 (894)
Advances to employees................................... (1,208) 1,702 3,188
Deposit for deferred employee compensation.............. (1,036) 4,057 6,345
Other assets............................................ 1,463 516 198
Trade accounts and notes payable........................ (2,942) 1,008 638
Income taxes payable to Samsung......................... (4,966) 6,394 6,553
Accrued expenses and other accounts payable............. (12,388) 19,152 4,232
Payment of deferred employee compensation............... (8,642) (6,299) (10,278)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities............... 39,382 74,320 128,091
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment............ (118,005) (10,259) (7,671)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment..... 30,644 10,593 2,297
Acquisition of intangible assets........................ (1,134) (454) (319)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities................... (88,495) (120) (5,693)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Corporate borrowing, net................................ 54,223 (75,678) (43,076)
Capital lease payment................................... (9,335) (23,819) (11,046)
Net capital distribution................................ (16,867) (57,593) (52,683)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities..... 28,021 (157,090) (106,805)
--------- --------- ---------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents............................................... 21,092 82,907 (15,574)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents................... -- 17 19
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. 1 1 18
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................... $ 1 $ 18 $ 37
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information:
Interest paid........................................... $ 396 $ 252 $ 9
========= ========= =========
Machinery and equipment acquired under capital lease.... $ 103 $ 673 $ 942
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POWER DEVICE BUSINESS OF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
BUSINESS
The Power Device Business (the "Business") was established in 1985 as an
operating unit of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung"). The Business is not
a distinct legal entity. The Business designs, develops and manufactures
discrete and standard analog semiconductors. These products are used in major
market worldwide sectors including computers, computer peripherals, office
equipment, consumer electronics, lighting, communications, and industrial
equipment. The Business is located in Bucheon, the Republic of Korea ("Korea")
and shares the Samsung Bucheon factory with Samsung's Multimedia Business.
On December 20, 1998, Samsung entered into a Business Transfer Agreement
(the "Agreement") with Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation ("Fairchild"). Under
terms of the Agreement, Fairchild shall purchase substantially all of the assets
including allocated notes receivable and prepaid expenses and assume certain
liabilities of the Business in exchange for $455,000 thousand in cash, subject
to certain conditions and adjustments. In conjunction with the transfer of the
Business, Samsung intends to pay an employee bonus to the employees staying with
the Business to the closing date.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Securities and Exchange Commission, in Staff Accounting Bulletin Number
55, requires that historical financial statements of a subsidiary, division, or
lesser business component of another entity include certain expenses incurred by
the parent on its behalf. These expenses generally include, but are not limited
to, officer and employee salaries, rent, depreciation, advertising, accounting
and legal services, other selling, general and administrative expenses and other
such expenses. These financial statements include such expenses and services.
These financial statements present the assets, liabilities, results of
operations and cash flows of the Business. Because the Business did not
previously prepare separate financial statements, these financial statements
were derived by extracting the assets, liabilities and results of operations of
the Business from the corresponding Samsung accounts. As a result, the carved
out financial statements contain allocations of certain Samsung assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses attributable to the Business deemed
reasonable by management to present the Business on a stand-alone basis.
Although the Business' management is unable to estimate the actual benefits
which would have been realized and costs which would have been incurred had the
respective transactions been executed with independent third parties, the
allocation methodologies described below and within the respective notes to
financial statements, where appropriate, are considered reasonable by
management. The financial position and results of operations of the Business
may, however, differ from the results which may have been achieved had the
Business operated as an independent legal entity. Additionally, future expenses
incurred as an independent entity may not be comparable to the historical
levels.
The carved out financial statements are presented in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
The significant accounting policies followed by the Business in the
preparation of its financial statements are summarized below.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
RELATED PARTY ACTIVITY AND ALLOCATIONS
The financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenue and
expenses that were directly related to the Business as it operated within
Samsung. In cases involving assets and liabilities not specifically identifiable
to any particular facility, a portion of such items were allocated to the
Business based on assumptions that management considers reasonable in the
circumstances.
Samsung uses a centralized approach to cash management and the financing of
its operations. These systems did not track cash balances, notes receivable
balances and bank borrowings on a business specific basis. Accordingly, notes
receivable and debt not specifically identifiable to the operations of any
particular facility were allocated annually to the Business based on the
customer sales ratio and fixed asset ratio of the Business, respectively, as a
percentage of Samsung for each respective period. Interest expense on allocated
debt was determined by applying the average interest rates of Samsung during the
respective periods. Management believes the debt allocation basis is reasonable
as the Business operates in a highly capital intensive industry and capital
expenditures are financed through bank borrowings.
Manufacturing costs were generally apportioned between the Business and
Samsung's other product lines based upon actual factory production loading.
Certain manufacturing costs (e.g., material costs) that were specifically
identifiable with a particular product line were charged directly.
Other operating units of Samsung also performed manufacturing services for
the Business and incurred other elements of cost of sales on behalf of the
Business, including freight, duty, warehousing, and purchased manufacturing
services from third party vendors. Costs of these services are specifically
identified as they relate to the Business. Also, the Business has performed
contract manufacturing related to wafer foundry services for Samsung. The
revenues for these services are reflected at cost in the accompanying statements
of operations. These costs include manufacturing costs incurred within the
Samsung Bucheon factory and do not include cost of raw materials and/or
processing costs incurred outside of the Samsung Bucheon factory.
Shared or common costs, including certain general and administrative, sales
and marketing, and research and development expenses, have been allocated from
Samsung's corporate office, selling and marketing locations, and manufacturing
sites to the Business on a basis which is considered by management to reasonably
reflect the utilization of such services by the operating unit receiving the
charge. These allocations were based on sales revenues, the number of employees
and working hours. Research and development (R&D) expenses represent the actual
costs incurred by the Bucheon factory plus R&D expenses specifically incurred by
Samsung on behalf of the Business.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
revenues and expenses in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Significant estimates made by management include those related to the useful
lives of property, plant and equipment, allowances for doubtful accounts and
customer returns, inventory realizability, contingent liabilities and allocated
expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences
may be material to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and cash in bank accounts,
with original maturities of three months or less.
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
The Business provides an allowance for doubtful accounts and notes
receivable to reduce such receivables to their probable estimated collectable
amounts.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the weighted
average method, except for materials in-transit, for which cost is determined
using the specific identification method.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets, principally patent rights, are stated at cost and
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 10 years
which does not exceed the patent period.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
USEFUL LIVES
-------------
<S> <C>
Buildings................................................... 15 - 40 years
Building related structures................................. 7 - 40 years
Machinery and equipment..................................... 5 years
Tools....................................................... 5 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 5 years
Vehicles.................................................... 5 years
</TABLE>
Assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized over
the shorter of the asset life or the remaining lease term. Amortization of
assets under capital leases is included within depreciation expense.
Upon retirement or other disposal of fixed assets, the costs and related
accumulated depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the accounts, and
any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income for the period. Routine
maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures which
enhance the value or significantly extend the useful lives of the related assets
are capitalized.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Effective January 1, 1996, the Business adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of". In accordance
with this standard, management periodically evaluates the carrying value of
long-lived assets to be held and used, when events and circumstances warrant
such a review. The
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the anticipated
undiscounted cash flows is separately identifiable and is less than the carrying
value of the assets. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by
which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets.
Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows
discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. The adoption of this
new accounting standard did not have a material effect on the Business'
operating results or financial position.
WARRANTIES
The Business' products are generally warranted for up to one year from
customer receipt. Estimated future costs of repair, replacement, or customer
accommodations are reflected in income for the period of the related sales.
RECOGNITION OF REVENUES
Revenues from the sale of products are recognized on the transfer of
ownership upon shipment. The Business provides a reserve for product returns
from all customers at the time revenue is recognized. Contract manufacturing
revenues are recognized based on completion of respective stages of production,
defined as wafer fabrication and electronic die sorting.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
The Business receives, under the terms of specific legislation, research
and development grants for projects selected by the government. Such grants,
collectively insignificant, are recorded as liabilities since the grant monies
must be repaid upon conclusion of the project.
INCOME TAXES
The Business is not a separate taxable entity for Korean or international
tax purposes and has not filed separate income tax returns, but rather was
included in the income tax returns filed by Samsung. Accordingly, income tax
expense in the carved out financial statements has been calculated as if filed
on a separate tax return basis. The Business accounts for income taxes in
accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS 109 requires
an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for
income tax purposes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes
are recognized for temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards and
credits by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of
management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
tax assets will not be realized.
Investment R&D tax credits are accounted for by the flow-through method
whereby they reduce income taxes in the period the assets giving rise to such
credits are placed in service. To the extent such credits are not currently
utilized, deferred tax assets, subject to considerations about the need for a
valuation allowance, are recognized for the carryforward account.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
DEFERRED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
In accordance with statutory regulations in Korea, employees and directors
with one year or more of service are entitled to receive a lump-sum payment upon
termination of their employment with the Business, based on years of service and
rate of pay at the time of termination. The accrual for deferred compensation
approximates the amount required if all employees were to terminate employment
at the balance sheet date.
The annual provision for deferred compensation charged to operations is
calculated based on the net change in the deferred compensation amount, assuming
the termination of all eligible employees and directors as of the beginning and
end of the period, plus the actual payments made during the period.
Under the National Pension Fund Law of Korea, the Business is required to
pay a certain percentage of employee retirement benefits to the National Pension
Fund in exchange for a reduction in their severance pay. Contributed amounts
shall be refunded from the National Pension Plan to employees on their
retirement. This amount has been offset against deferred compensation except for
the portion related to employees with less than one year of service which is
included in current assets.
Deferred employee compensation is partially funded through a group
severance insurance plan with Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd., an affiliate of
Samsung. The amounts deposited under this insurance plan are classified as
noncurrent assets and may only be withdrawn for the actual payment of deferred
compensation.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the Korean won
have been translated at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Gains
and losses resulting from the translation are reflected in income for the
period.
The Business' functional currency is the Korean won, the primary currency
in which business is conducted, and its official accounting records are
maintained in Korean won. The accompanying financial statements are reported in
US dollars pursuant to SFAS No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation." Assets and
liabilities are translated at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date.
All revenue and expense accounts are translated at a weighted-average exchange
rate in effect during the respective period.
Resulting translation adjustments are recorded in a separate component of
net assets entitled "Cumulative Translation Adjustment." All amounts in these
financial statements have been presented in thousands of US dollars, unless
otherwise stated.
The exchange rates used to translate the financial statements are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXCHANGE RATES USED
-------------------------------------
BALANCE SHEET REVENUE AND EXPENSE
ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS
-------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1996................................................ US$1 = 844.20 US$1 = 804.78
1997................................................ US$1 = 1415.20 US$1 = 951.11
1998................................................ US$1 = 1207.80 US$1 = 1398.88
</TABLE>
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Effective January 1, 1996, the Business retroactively adopted SFAS No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income". SFAS 130 establishes standards for the
reporting and display of comprehensive income. The components of comprehensive
income (loss) include net income and foreign currency translation adjustments.
There is no tax effect on the foreign currency translation adjustments.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially expose the Business to a
concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and
trade accounts and notes receivable.
The Business deposits its cash with a major Korean bank. Deposits in this
bank may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. However, the
Business is exposed to loss only to the extent of the amount of cash reflected
on its statements of net assets. The Business has not experienced losses on its
bank cash deposits.
The Business performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral for domestic
customers on accounts or notes receivable. The Business maintains reserves for
potential credit losses, but historically has not experienced significant losses
related to individual customers or groups of customers in any particular
industry or geographic area. The Business derives a substantial portion of its
revenues from export sales through Samsung's foreign subsidiaries in Asia, North
America and Europe.
A substantial portion of the components necessary for the manufacture and
operation of many of the Business' products are obtained from the other
operating units of Samsung and its affiliates. The disruption or termination of
any of these sources could have a material adverse effect on the Business'
operating results and financial condition.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts and notes
receivable, trade accounts and notes payable, and accrued expenses and other
accounts payable approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these
instruments.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The provisions
of the statement require the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the financial statements and the measurement of those instruments
at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative
depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.
This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The
Business is currently not separately engaged in any derivatives or hedging
activities.
In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA")
issued Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use", which provides guidance
concerning recognition and measurement of costs associated with developing or
acquiring software for internal use. In 1998, the AICPA also issued Statement of
Position
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: -- (CONTINUED)
98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities", which provides guidance
concerning the costs of start-up activities. For accounting purposes, start-up
activities are defined as one-time activities related to opening a new facility,
introducing a new product or service, conducting business in a new territory or
with a new class of customer, initiating a new process in an existing facility,
or commencing some new operation. Both pronouncements are effective for
financial statements of years beginning after December 15, 1998, with earlier
application encouraged. Management does not believe that adoption of these
pronouncements will have a material impact on the financial statements of the
Business.
3. TRADE ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE:
Trade accounts and notes receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1997 1998
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade accounts receivable
Due from third parties.................................... $10,820 $ 9,198
Due from Samsung subsidiaries and affiliates.............. 9,173 2,338
------- -------
19,993 11,536
Trade notes receivable
Due from third parties.................................... 8,205 7,516
Due from Samsung subsidiaries and affiliates.............. 353 7,666
------- -------
8,558 15,182
Allowance for doubtful accounts............................. (106) (113)
------- -------
$28,445 $26,605
======= =======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1997 and 1998, trade accounts receivable of $17,992
thousand and $6,148 thousand, respectively, are denominated in foreign
currencies, primarily US dollars. Trade notes receivable represents amounts due
from domestic customers maturing generally within 90 to 120 days with no
interest charge.
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4. INVENTORIES:
Inventories consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1997 1998
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Finished products........................................... $15,606 $21,482
Work-in-process............................................. 25,395 19,632
Raw materials and supplies.................................. 10,444 6,411
Materials in-transit........................................ 1,757 201
------- -------
53,202 47,726
Allowance for obsolete and excess inventory................. (2,733) (3,749)
------- -------
$50,469 $43,977
======= =======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998, substantially all of the Business' inventories are
insured against fire and other casualty losses.
At December 31, 1998, a portion of the Business' inventory up to a maximum
amount of $27,654 thousand is pledged as collateral for a bank loan of Samsung.
At December 31, 1998, a total of approximately $9,136 thousand of raw materials
and work-in-process inventories was held by the Business' subcontractors
including Samsung plants in Korea and China. Also, at December 31, 1998, all
finished goods inventories were held by the Samsung Onyang plant in Korea for
warehousing.
5. ADVANCES TO EMPLOYEES:
The Business provides advances to its employees primarily for the purchase
or lease of residential properties. Advances to employees are provided for
periods of up to 7 years and earn interest at a maximum annual rate not to
exceed 4%.
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6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1997 1998
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Buildings................................................... $ 38,666 $ 44,948
Building related structures................................. 6,124 7,175
Machinery and equipment..................................... 165,362 190,421
Tools....................................................... 3,046 2,894
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 7,737 8,757
Vehicles.................................................... 497 466
--------- ---------
221,432 254,661
Accumulated depreciation.................................... (137,891) (172,685)
--------- ---------
83,541 81,976
Land........................................................ 8,973 8,563
Construction in progress.................................... 510 247
Machinery in transit........................................ -- 4
Other....................................................... 142 165
--------- ---------
$ 93,166 $ 90,955
========= =========
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998, substantially all of the Business' property, plant
and equipment, other than land and certain construction in progress, are insured
against fire and other casualty losses. A substantial portion of the Business'
property, plant and equipment at December 31, 1998 is pledged as collateral for
various bank loans of Samsung.
Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $48,812
thousand, $38,564 thousand and $21,540 thousand for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively.
At December 31, 1998, approximately $6,132 thousand of the Business'
manufacturing machinery and equipment was held by its subcontractors, primarily
in Korea.
Property, plant and equipment under capital leases, which include primarily
machinery and equipment, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1997 1998
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Cost........................................................ $ 40,114 $ 40,325
Accumulated amortization.................................... (30,387) (33,658)
-------- --------
$ 9,727 $ 6,667
======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense for assets under capital leases for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 is $15,026 thousand, $9,350 thousand and $4,002
thousand, respectively.
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7. TRADE ACCOUNTS AND NOTES PAYABLE:
Trade accounts and notes payable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1997 1998
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade accounts payable
Due to third parties...................................... $ 9,091 $11,035
Due to Samsung subsidiary and affiliates.................. 1,283 2,203
------- -------
10,374 13,238
Trade notes payable
Due to third parties...................................... 712 409
Due to Samsung subsidiary and affiliates.................. -- 82
------- -------
712 491
------- -------
$11,086 $13,729
======= =======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1997 and 1998, trade accounts payable of $10,204 thousand
and $12,925 thousand, respectively, are denominated in foreign currencies,
primarily US dollars.
8. CORPORATE BORROWINGS:
The Business does not undertake its own financing but has been able to
benefit from the financing obtained by Samsung. Corporate borrowings have been
allocated based on the methodology described in Note 2. The interest expense on
the allocated corporate borrowings has been calculated using average interest
rates of 6.48%, 7.30%, and 9.69% for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997,
and 1998, respectively.
Samsung has entered into various types of short-term financing arrangements
including usance financing and bank overdrafts. The Business does not have its
own usance letter of credit but benefits from such letter of credit of Samsung
when needed. At December 31, 1998, no borrowings existed from such short-term
financing arrangements. The Business does not have any debt sharing or other
arrangements with Samsung. Consequently, corporate borrowings have been
classified as current and long-term based on the expected maturities of the
contractual obligations into which Samsung has entered.
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9. DEFERRED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION:
Changes in deferred employee compensation are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------
1997 1998
------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance........................................... $27,926 $ 13,004
Provision................................................... (8,623) 3,745
Payments.................................................... (6,299) (10,278)
------- --------
Ending balance.............................................. $13,004 $ 6,471
======= ========
</TABLE>
During 1998, certain employees elected to take early settlement of deferred
compensation. As a result, the Business paid approximately $2,436 thousand in
cash from the deferred employee compensation balance, net of advances due from
employees of $2,751 thousand.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
LITIGATION
On December 30, 1998, a settlement agreement was reached resolving a patent
infringement lawsuit. Under the terms of this settlement, Samsung shall pay the
principal sum of $58,000 thousand. The litigation settlement has been accrued in
the financial statements of the Business as of December 31, 1998 and for the
year then ended.
Samsung is also alleged, in the United States, to have infringed a method
claimed by a patent owned by Northern Telecom ("NT"), in the production of its
memory devices. The patent expired in 1994 and hence NT's claim is limited to
past damages based on a reasonable royalty accrued between February 1989 and
June 1994, and prejudgment interest thereon. In September 1998, the District
Court granted Samsung's motion for summary judgment, finding the patent invalid
and dismissed the case. NT filed a motion to set aside the judgment which was
denied on December 10, 1998. Additionally, NT has brought an action against
Samsung alleging an infringement of a patent in Germany. The German patent is a
counterpart of the patent being litigated in the United States. In May 1997, the
court allowed the action but did not fix the amount of damages to be paid and
Samsung appealed against this decision. The proceedings are currently pending
and the next hearing is scheduled for March 1999. Similar to the case in the
United States, the German patent expired in 1995 and potential liability is
limited to past damages. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the
final outcome of these proceedings at the present time, management does not
believe that they will result in a materially adverse effect on the financial
position or results of operations of Samsung or the Business.
LICENSING AND SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENTS
Samsung has entered into various licensing agreements, some of which relate
to Power Device products either directly or indirectly. Royalty expense incurred
by or allocated to the Business was $636 thousand, $5,922 thousand, and $6,004
thousand for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively.
The allocation was made based on the relative sales value for the respective
period.
The Business has long-term subcontract agreements with Usha HBB (India)
Ltd. ("Usha") and Psi Technologies, Inc. ("Psi"), third party subcontractors, in
connection with the manufacture of certain
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10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: -- (CONTINUED)
products. Subject to the subcontractors' quality and performance, total
commitments remaining under these agreements approximated $32,657 thousand as of
December 31, 1998. The agreements with Usha and Psi expire in July 2001 and July
2005, respectively.
GUARANTEE PROVIDED
In relation to the Business, Samsung has guaranteed payment of principal
and interest on a bank loan provided to Korea Microsystems, Inc., a third-party
subcontractor of the Business, up to $2,070 thousand due in April 2002.
CAPITAL LEASE
With respect to the Business, Samsung leases machinery and equipment under
capital lease arrangements. The future minimum lease payments under the capital
leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MINIMUM
LEASE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, PAYMENTS
- -------------------------------- --------
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $ 8,086
2000........................................................ 6,467
2001........................................................ 3,177
2002........................................................ 1,475
Thereafter.................................................. 226
-------
Total.................................................. 19,431
Less: amount representing interest.......................... (1,678)
-------
Present value of minimum lease payments..................... 17,753
Less: current portion....................................... (8,086)
-------
Total capital lease obligation, non-current portion......... $ 9,667
=======
</TABLE>
11. UNSTABLE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
The operations of the Business, and those of similar companies in Korea,
have been affected, and may continue to be affected for the foreseeable future,
by the unstable economic conditions in Korea and the Asia Pacific region.
Specific factors that impact these companies include volatility in the value of
the Korean won and interest rates and the general deterioration of the economies
of countries in the Asia Pacific region.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
12. BUSINESS EQUITY:
Business equity represents Samsung's ownership interest in the recorded net
assets (liabilities) of the Business. A summary of activity is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance...................................... $ 66,049 $ 51,949 $ 37,301
Net income............................................. 2,767 42,945 15,654
Net capital distribution............................... (16,867) (57,593) (52,683)
-------- -------- --------
Ending balance......................................... $ 51,949 $ 37,301 $ 272
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
13. INCOME TAXES:
As discussed in Note 2, the Business did not pay income taxes directly or
file separate income tax returns. The Business incurs income tax liabilities in
Korean won and based on taxable income determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and tax laws of Korea. The tax provision
(benefit) included in these financial statements reflects current tax expense
and the impact of accounting for deferred taxes under the asset and liability
method, including the impact of foreign currency translation of such deferred
tax amounts.
The income tax provision (benefit) for 1996, 1997 and 1998 consists of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current................................................... -- $ 9,515 $11,178
Deferred.................................................. $(4,754) 9,034 (1,659)
------- ------- -------
Income tax provision (benefit)............................ $(4,754) $18,549 $ 9,519
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The deferred tax consequences of temporary differences in reporting items
for financial statement and income tax purposes are recognized, if appropriate.
Realization of the future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is
dependent on many factors, including the Business' ability to generate taxable
income within the period which the temporary differences reverse, the outlook of
the Korean economic environment and the overall future industry outlook.
Management has considered these factors in reaching its conclusion as to the
need for a valuation allowance for financial reporting purposes.
The Business does not have any formalized tax sharing agreement with
Samsung.
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13. INCOME TAXES: -- (CONTINUED)
The income tax effect of temporary differences comprising the deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1997 1998
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets -- current:
Inventory reserve......................................... $ 842 $ 1,154
Other..................................................... 67 30
------- -------
909 1,184
------- -------
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) -- non-current:
Provision for deferred employee compensation.............. -- 783
Excess depreciation....................................... (3,173) (2,697)
------- -------
(3,173) (1,914)
------- -------
Net deferred tax liabilities................................ $(2,264) $ (730)
======= =======
</TABLE>
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon taxable income within
carry forward periods available under the tax laws. Management has concluded
that it is "more likely than not" that the Business will realize the full
benefit of deferred tax assets.
The statutory income tax rate, including tax surcharges, applicable to the
Business for 1996, 1997 and 1998 is approximately 30.8%. The reconciliation from
income taxes calculated at the statutory tax rate to the effective income tax
amount for each of the periods is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------- ------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Taxes at Korean statutory tax rate......................... $ (612) $18,940 $7,753
R&D tax credit............................................. (4,375) (391) (675)
Effect of tax rate change on beginning cumulative temporary
differences.............................................. 233 -- --
Effect of exchange rate changes............................ -- -- 2,441
------- ------- ------
Effective income tax amounts............................... $(4,754) $18,549 $9,519
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
The current and deferred income tax provisions were computed on a Korean
won basis, the functional currency of the Business, and translated into US
dollars using the weighted average exchange rate. The effect of exchange rate
changes in the amount of $2,441 thousand reflects the impact of translating the
litigation settlement discussed in Note 10, using the rate at which such
transaction was recognized for financial reporting purposes.
14. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, foreign currency
translation adjustments are the only components of other comprehensive income.
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14. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS): -- (CONTINUED)
There are no related tax effects allocated to foreign currency translation
adjustments due to the fact that the Business' functional currency is Korean
won.
A summary of cumulative translation adjustments are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cumulative translation adjustments:
Beginning balance..................................... $ 705 $ (4,132) $(18,623)
Current-period change................................. (4,837) (14,491) 6,526
------- -------- --------
Ending balance........................................ $(4,132) $(18,623) $(12,097)
======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Related party activity between the Business and Samsung (including
subsidiaries and affiliates of Samsung) is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Product sales to other operating units of Samsung...... $ 66,834 $ 68,472 $ 56,126
Product sales to foreign sales subsidiaries of
Samsung.............................................. 144,338 150,943 86,552
Product sales to other Samsung subsidiaries and
affiliates........................................... 27,032 25,503 41,691
-------- -------- --------
Total sales....................................... $238,204 $244,918 $184,369
======== ======== ========
Manufacturing services performed by other operating
units of Samsung..................................... $ 81,151 $ 75,962 $ 49,775
Manufacturing services performed by a Chinese
subsidiary of Samsung................................ 5,149 22,086 16,352
Purchase of raw materials from Samsung affiliates...... 15,966 20,797 10,626
-------- -------- --------
Total manufacturing costs......................... $102,266 $118,845 $ 76,753
======== ======== ========
Selling, general and administrative expenses allocated
from Samsung......................................... $ 26,891 $ 27,880 $ 27,536
======== ======== ========
Sales of manufacturing equipment to other operating
units of Samsung..................................... $ 12,590 $ 6,945 $ 56
======== ======== ========
Purchase of manufacturing equipment from other
operating units of Samsung........................... $ 20,937 $ 1,088 $ 2,355
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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16. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:
The Business is engaged in one industry segment, namely the development,
manufacture and marketing of power semiconductors. Sales data, summarized by
geographic area, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Korea.................................................. $178,321 $171,058 $137,111
Asia................................................... 182,839 207,602 186,668
North America.......................................... 32,001 35,638 24,308
Europe................................................. 24,886 26,402 21,812
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................. $418,047 $440,700 $369,899
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Substantially all of the Business' assets are located in Korea.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholder
Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Raytheon Semiconductor,
Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Thornwood Trust) (the Company) as of December
31, 1997, and the related statements of income, stockholder's equity, and cash
flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc.
as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Mountain View, California
February 27, 1998
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1997
---------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE
AND PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash...................................................... $ 186
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,073.......... 11,414
Inventories............................................... 18,125
Prepaid expenses and other................................ 262
-------
Total current assets................................... 29,987
Property, plant, and equipment, net......................... 21,532
-------
Total assets........................................... $51,519
=======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 3,711
Accrued compensation...................................... 2,575
Accrued liabilities....................................... 1,062
-------
Total current liabilities.............................. 7,348
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,500 authorized, issued,
and outstanding........................................ --
Additional paid-in-capital................................ 44,171
-------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity............. $51,519
=======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
STATEMENT OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1997
--------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C>
Net sales................................................... $78,369
Cost of sales............................................... 44,815
-------
Gross profit........................................... 33,554
Operating expenses:
Research and development.................................. 12,128
Selling, general, and administrative...................... 10,064
-------
Total operating expenses............................... 22,192
-------
Operating income....................................... 11,362
Other expense............................................... 88
-------
Income before income taxes............................. 11,274
Provision for income tax expense............................ 4,395
-------
Net income............................................. $ 6,879
=======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
---------------------------------------------------------
PARENT COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMPANY --------------- PAID-IN- STOCKHOLDER'S
INVESTMENT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EQUITY
---------- ------ ------ ---------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at beginning of year........ $ 54,874 -- $-- $ -- $ 54,874
Net income........................... 6,879 -- -- -- 6,879
Net transfers to parent.............. (17,582) -- -- -- (17,582)
Incorporation of Company on December
31, 1997........................... (44,171) 2,500 -- 44,171 --
-------- ----- -- ------- --------
Balances at end of year.............. $ -- 2,500 $-- $44,171 $ 44,171
======== ===== == ======= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1997
--------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 6,879
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 6,397
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................................. (2,112)
Inventory............................................ 2,977
Prepaid expenses and other........................... (76)
Accounts payable..................................... (221)
Accrued expenses..................................... (595)
--------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 13,249
--------
Cash flows from investing activities -- additions to
property, plant and equipment............................. (2,718)
--------
Cash flows from financing activities -- transfers to Parent
Company Investment........................................ (10,570)
--------
Net decrease in cash........................................ (39)
Cash, beginning of year..................................... 225
--------
Cash, end of year........................................... $ 186
========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Deferred taxes transferred to Parent Company Investment per
terms of the Acquisition Agreement........................ $ 7,012
========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
(1) BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Raytheon Semiconductor Inc. (the Company) is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Thornwood Trust (Thornwood) which is a wholly owned unit of Raytheon Company
(Raytheon). The Company's Multimedia Business Unit, based in San Diego,
California, designs and manufactures digital and mixed-signal integrated
circuits (IC) for use in broadcast video, computer graphics, multimedia, imaging
and communications applications. The Analog and High Speed Communications
Business Units, both based in Mountain View, California, manufacture DC-DC
converters, voltage regulator modules and IC's used by customers in high
performance microprocessors and networking applications. The Company sells
mainly through distributors in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (Fairchild) acquired all the
outstanding shares of the Company subsequent to the close of business on
December 31, 1997 (see Note 10). Prior to this transaction, the net assets of
the Company represented an operating division of Raytheon. These financial
statements report the operating results of the Company as a division of
Raytheon. As a division of Raytheon, certain costs included in the income
statement were determined on the basis of allocations from Corporate
Headquarters and represent management's best estimate of the cost that would
have been incurred had the division operated independently. As a result, the
financial statements presented may not reflect the financial position or results
of operations which would have been realized had the Company operated as a
nonaffiliated entity for the year.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk principally consist of trade accounts receivable.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally
does not require collateral on accounts receivable, as the majority of the
Company's customers are large, well established companies. The Company maintains
reserves for potential credit losses, but historically has not experienced any
significant losses related to individual customers or groups of customers in any
particular industry or geographic area.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is primarily recognized at the time product is shipped. The Company
provides for estimated returns of products sold to distributors under various
sales incentive programs and for general product returns from all customers.
Reductions of net sales revenue under these programs are recorded at the time
products are shipped.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost, or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in,
first-out basis.
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is
generally provided on the double declining balance (buildings), or sum-of-years
digits method based on the following estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Buildings................................................... 20 to 45 years
Machinery and equipment..................................... 3 to 10 years
Computer software and other assets.......................... 7 years
</TABLE>
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term
of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards of the Company. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. As such, compensation
expense is recorded using the intrinsic value-based method. The Company adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, on January 1, 1996, which permits entities to continue
to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide pro forma net income
and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option grants
made in 1995 and future years as if the fair value-based method defined in SFAS
No. 123 had been applied. The Company has elected to continue to apply the
provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions
of SFAS No. 123.
PARENT COMPANY INVESTMENT
As a division of Raytheon, the Company's operating cash requirements have
been met with transfers from Raytheon as required. Cash balances of the Company
not required for operations have been transferred to Raytheon, and all cash
receipts and disbursements and intercompany charges related to the Company's
operations have been credited to or charged against Parent Company Investment.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(3) CORPORATE ALLOCATIONS
The accompanying statement of income includes charges allocated by Raytheon
representing the Company's share of certain costs incurred by Raytheon in
support of the Company's operations. Services provided by Raytheon in 1997 were
primarily financial, legal and administrative in nature. Costs have been
allocated to the Company based on the proportion of Raytheon expenses
represented by Company expenses. In all cases, the corporate charges assessed
approximate the amounts which would have been incurred by the Company if it had
operated on a standalone basis during the year.
The total amounts allocated to the Company for the year ended December 31,
1997 and included in the statement of income are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of sales............................................... $3,647
Research and development.................................... 1,059
Selling, general and administrative......................... 1,715
------
$6,421
======
</TABLE>
Additionally, in 1997, substantially all employees of the Company
participated in the defined benefit pension plans of Raytheon. Under the plans,
benefits are generally based on years of service and the employee's compensation
during the years before retirement. Total expense allocated to the Company for
1997 was $572.
Subject to certain age and service requirements, substantially all
employees of the Company in 1997 were eligible to participate in Raytheon's
defined contribution plans. Employees participating in the Raytheon Savings and
Investment Plan could contribute up to 17% of their pay subject to prescribed
Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") limits. Raytheon matched 50% of the employees'
contributions, up to a maximum of 3% of each participating individual's
compensation. Total expense charged to the Company for this plan in 1997 was
$458. For employees participating in the Raytheon Employee Stock Ownership Plan,
the Company's annual contribution was approximately one half of one percent of
salary, as limited by the IRC. Total expense charged to the Company for this
plan in 1997 was $105.
Raytheon allocated charges for the employee benefit plans based primarily
on headcount and eligible payroll. Management has reviewed the allocations made
by Raytheon in respect of employee benefit plans and believes them to be
reasonable.
Subject to the Acquisition Agreement with Fairchild, substantial changes to
the Company's pension and benefit plans are expected for 1998. See Note 10.
(4) INVENTORIES
Inventories as of December 31, 1997, consisted of the following (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Finished goods.............................................. $ 6,012
Work in process............................................. 10,419
Raw materials............................................... 1,694
-------
$18,125
=======
</TABLE>
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(5) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant, and equipment as of December 31, 1997, consisted of the
following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land........................................................ $ 616
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................ 22,802
Machinery and equipment..................................... 61,159
Computer software........................................... 2,898
Construction in progress.................................... 427
-------
87,902
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.............. 66,370
-------
Property, plant, and equipment, net......................... $21,532
=======
</TABLE>
(6) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1997, was
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current income tax expense:
Federal................................................... $2,299
State..................................................... 473
------
2,772
------
Deferred income tax expense:
Federal................................................... 1,247
State..................................................... 376
------
1,623
Total tax expense................................. $4,395
======
</TABLE>
The provision for income taxes for 1997 differs from the U.S. statutory
rate due to the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Computed expected tax expense............................... $3,833
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit................ 562
------
$4,395
======
</TABLE>
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(6) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
Current income tax expense is included as a transfer to Raytheon in the
Parent Company Investment account. The sources and tax effects of temporary
differences which give rise to deferred income tax balances are as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current deferred tax assets:
Inventory reserves........................................ $2,196
Accounts receivables allowances........................... 829
Accrued expenses.......................................... 801
------
3,826
Noncurrent deferred tax assets:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 1,568
------
$5,394
======
</TABLE>
Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Fairchild, the deferred
tax assets will not be transferred to Fairchild and accordingly are included as
a transfer to Raytheon as of December 31, 1997. See Note 10.
(7) EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company's employees participate in the Raytheon Stock Option Plan (the
Plan) which provides for the grant of incentive stock options and nonqualified
stock options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company at the fair
market value of Raytheon's common stock on the date of grant.
The vesting and exercise provisions of the option grants under the Plan are
determined by the Board of Directors. Options generally vest ratably over a
four-year period commencing from the date of grant, subject to one year of
employment and generally expire in 10 years from the date of grant.
The Company has elected to use the intrinsic value-based method to account
for all of its stock-based employee compensation plans. Accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options in the accompanying
financial statements because the fair value of the underlying common stock
equals the exercise price of the stock options at the date of grant. Pursuant to
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, the Company is required
to disclose the pro forma effects on the net income of the Company as if the
Company had elected to use the fair value approach to account for its
stock-based employee compensation plan.
Had compensation cost for the Company's plans been determined consistent
with the fair value approach under SFAS No. 123, the Company's 1997 net income
would have been $6,476.
The fair value of each option is estimated using a Black-Scholes option
pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free
interest rate of 6.5%, an expected life of 5 years, and volatility of 24%. No
dividend impact was considered as Raytheon has never declared, and does not have
plans to declare, any future dividends. No option or equity instruments were
issued to nonemployees.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(7) EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes activity under the plan as of December 31,
1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE
------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year............................ 67,320 $39.25
Options granted............................................. 32,500 51.13
Options exercised........................................... (8,900) 31.02
Options canceled............................................ -- --
------
Outstanding at end of year.................................. 90,920 44.30
======
Options vested at year-end.................................. 58,420 $40.60
======
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the
year...................................................... $13.98
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding
as of December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OUTSTANDING EXERCISABLE
- -------------------------------------- -----------
WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE
EXERCISE OPTIONS REMAINING OPTIONS
PRICE OUTSTANDING LIFE IN YEARS EXERCISABLE
- -------- ----------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1$6.95.. 2,000 1.96 years 2,000
21.80 1,000 4.06 1,000
31.91 2,020 5.65 2,020
31.47 5,000 5.73 5,000
32.53 10,000 6.48 10,000
32.88 3,000 6.65 3,000
39.03 14,000 7.49 14,000
52.56 20,400 8.44 20,400
51.75 1,000 8.66 1,000
47.13 4,000 9.15 --
51.69 28,500 9.50 --
------ ------
44.30 90,920 58,420
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement with Fairchild (see Note 10), all
unvested outstanding options at December 31, 1997 are canceled.
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At December 31, 1997, the Company had commitments under long-term operating
leases requiring approximate annual rentals as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $ 812
1999........................................................ 844
2000........................................................ 439
2001........................................................ --
2002........................................................ --
Thereafter.................................................. --
------
$2,095
======
</TABLE>
Rental expense for 1997 amounted to $533.
The Company's Mountain View facility is located on a contaminated site
under the Comprehensive Environmental Liability Act (the "Act"). During the year
the Company paid $2,164 for remediation costs which were reimbursed by Raytheon.
Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement executed on December 31, 1997(see
Note 10), future responsibility for these costs will be assumed by Raytheon. All
other environmental costs are immaterial to the Company and have been expensed
as incurred.
The Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings in the
normal course of business. None of the claims or potential claims outstanding at
December 31, 1997 are anticipated to have a material impact on the financial
position, cash flows, or results of operations of the Company after taking into
consideration provisions already recorded.
(9) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
In 1997, the Company had $2,134 of net sales to affiliate companies of
Raytheon; the related cost of sales amounted to $1,126. There were no other
transactions with affiliate companies of Raytheon during 1997.
The Company's export sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $24,810
principally to customers Europe and Asia.
(10) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
As discussed in Note 1, prior to the formation of the Company on December
31, 1997, the Company operated as a division of Raytheon. On December 31, 1997,
the Company was incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thornwood Trust
(Thornwood), a Massachusetts Business Trust and wholly-owned unit of Raytheon.
Subsequent to the close of business on December 31, 1997, Fairchild
acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company from
Thornwood for approximately $117 million. Upon closing of the acquisition, the
Company became a business unit of Fairchild.
Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, Raytheon will retain and be
responsible for liabilities accrued by employees of the Company through December
31, 1997 under any defined benefit pension plan or other employee-related
benefit plans. In addition, Raytheon will retain all liability and
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RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THORNWOOD TRUST)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(10) SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- (CONTINUED)
responsibility for the disposition of interests under the Raytheon Savings and
Investment Plan and the Raytheon Stock Ownership Plan with respect to all
employees of the Company who were participants in either of the plans as of
December 31, 1997.
Raytheon will also retain and be responsible for all liabilities related to
environmental remediation activities, including those required by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, at the Company's Mountain View,
California facility which arose prior to December 31, 1997 or were created by
the release of hazardous substances that first occurred prior to December 31,
1997.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides in relevant
part that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the
fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys'
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if
such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed
to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe
such person's conduct was unlawful.
In addition, Section 145 provides that a corporation may indemnify any
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the
corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such
person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or
is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the
corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in
connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person
acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or
not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and except that no
indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to
which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation
unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or the court
in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that,
despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of
the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such
expenses which the Delaware Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem
proper.
Section 145 also provides that to the extent a director, officer, employee
or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in
defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to above, or defense of any
claim issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith.
Furthermore, Section 145 provides that nothing in the above-described
provisions shall be deemed exclusive of any other rights to indemnification or
advancement of expenses to which any person may be entitled under any bylaw,
agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
The Bylaws of each of Fairchild Holdings and our company provide for the
indemnification of any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made
a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a "proceeding") by
reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such
company or a constituent corporation absorbed in a consolidation or merger, or
is or was serving at the request of such company or a constituent corporation
absorbed in a consolidation or merger, as a director or officer of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or is or was
a director or officer of such company serving at its request as an
administrator, trustee or other fiduciary of one or more of the employee benefit
plans of such company or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys' fees), liability and loss actually and reasonably incurred or
suffered by such person in connection with such
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proceeding, whether or not the indemnified liability arises or arose from any
threatened, pending or completed proceeding by or in the right of such company,
except to the extent that such indemnification is prohibited by applicable law.
The Bylaws of each of Fairchild Holdings and our company also provide that such
indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those
indemnified may be entitled as a matter of law or under any by-law, agreement,
vote of stockholders or otherwise.
The Bylaws of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California provide for
indemnification for each person who is or was a director or officer of such
company (and the heirs, executors or administrators of such person) who is or
was made a party to, or is or was involved in, any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative, by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or
officer of such company or is or was serving at the request or for the benefit
of such company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation
partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise,
shall be held harmless and indemnified by such company against any expense,
liability or loss (including, without limitation, judgments, fines, settlement
payments and the expense of legal counsel) incurred by such person in any such
capacity to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The right to
indemnification shall also include the right to be paid by such company the
expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its final
disposition to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Fairchild
Semiconductor Corporation of California may provide indemnification to other
employees and agents of such company as may be authorized from time to time by
the Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a
corporation may in its certificate of incorporation eliminate or limit the
personal liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director except for
liability: for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation
or its stockholders; for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; under Section 174 of the
Delaware General Corporation Law (pertaining to certain prohibited acts
including unlawful payment of dividends or unlawful purchase or redemption of
the corporation's capital stock); or for any transaction from which the director
derived an improper personal benefit. The Certificate of Incorporation of each
of Fairchild Holdings, our company and Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California contains a provision so limiting the personal liability of directors
of such company.
ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Exhibits:
EXHIBIT INDEX
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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2.01 Agreement and Plan of Recapitalization dated January 24,
1997 between Sterling Holding Company, LLC and National
Semiconductor (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
2.02 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 11, 1997 between
the Company and National Semiconductor (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
2.03 Acquisition Agreement dated November 25, 1997 between the
Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 31,
1997, filed January 13, 1998).
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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2.04 Amendment No. 1 to Acquisition Agreement dated December 29,
1997 between the Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated December 31, 1997, filed January 13, 1998).
2.05 Exhibit 3.14 to Acquisition Agreement dated December 29,
1997 between the Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated December 31, 1997, filed January 13, 1998).
2.06 Business Transfer Agreement dated December 20, 1998 between
Samsung Electronics and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated April 13, 1999, filed April 27, 1999).
2.07 Closing Agreement dated April 13, 1999 among Samsung
Electronics, Fairchild Korea and the Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated April 13, 1999, filed April 27, 1999).
3.01 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.02 Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.03 Certificate of Incorporation of Fairchild Holdings
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
3.04 Bylaws of Fairchild Holdings (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May
12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.05 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of
Fairchild Holdings (incorporated by reference from Fairchild
Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed July 7,
1998 (File No. 333-58603)).
3.06 Certificate of Incorporation of Fairchild Semiconductor
Corporation of California.
3.07 Bylaws of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California.
3.08 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California.
4.01 Indenture dated April 7, 1999 among the Company, Fairchild
Holdings, as Guarantor, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
of California, as Guarantor, and the United States Trust
Company of New York.*
4.02 Form of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (included
in Exhibit 4.01).
4.03 Registration Rights Agreement dated March 30, 1999 among the
Company, FSC Semiconductor, as Guarantor, Fairchild
California, as Guarantor, Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Salomon
Smith Barney Inc. and Fleet Securities, Inc.*
5.01 Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads.*
10.01 Indenture dated as of March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, as Guarantor and United States Trust
Company of New York, as Trustee relating to the Company's
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (incorporated by reference
from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed
May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.02 Form of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (included
in Exhibit 10.01).
10.03 Technology Licensing and Transfer Agreement dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.04 Transition Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.05 Fairchild Foundry Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.06 Revenue Side Letter dated March 11, 1997 between National
Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by reference
from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement
on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.07 Fairchild Assembly Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.08 National Foundry Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.09 National Assembly Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.10 Mil/Aero Wafer and Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.11 Shared Services Agreement (South Portland) dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
10.12 Credit Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Various Banks, Bankers Trust Company,
Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.13 Corporate Agreement dated February 20, 1992 between Torex
Semiconductor Ltd. and National Semiconductor (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.14 Assembly/Test Subcontract Agreement dated August 13, 1998
between NS Electronics Bangkok (1993) Ltd. and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998, filed
August 27, 1998).
10.15 Supply Agreement dated January 20, 1996 between National
Semiconductor and Dynacraft Industries Sdn. Bhd.
(incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed dated
July 9, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.16 Licensing and Manufacturing Agreement dated April 27, 1990
between National Semiconductor and Waferscale Integration,
Inc. (incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.17 Qualified Titles Corresponding to Registry Title Nos. 19, 44
and 3400-Mk 12 from the State of Penang, Malaysia and
corresponding Sale and Purchase Agreements, each dated March
11, 1997, between National Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. and
Fairchild Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. (incorporated by reference
from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed
May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.18 Lease Agreement dated October 10, 1979 between Export
Processing Zone Authority and Fairchild Semiconductor (Hong
Kong) Limited, and Supplemental Agreements thereto dated May
1, 1982; December 12, 1983; August 17, 1984; March 10, 1987;
February 16, 1990; August 25, 1994; May 29, 1995; June 7,
1995; November 9, 1995; and October 24, 1996 (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.19 Lease for Santa Clara Facilities dated as of March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.20 Shared Facilities Agreement (South Portland) dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
10.21 Environmental Side Letter dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.22 Master Sublease Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company and Master Lease
Agreement dated December 13, 1994 between General Electric
Capital Corporation and National Semiconductor (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.23 Fairchild NSC Deferred Compensation Plan Trust established
effective March 11, 1997 (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.24 Fairchild NSC Deferred Compensation Plan assumed and
continued, effective March 11, 1997 (included as Schedule A
to Exhibit 10.23).
10.25 Fairchild Benefit Restoration Plan (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.26 Fairchild Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.27 FSC Semiconductor Corporation Executive Officer Incentive
Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.28 FSC Semiconductor Corporation Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
10.29 Employment Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Sterling Holding Company, LLC and Kirk
P. Pond (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.30 Employment Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Sterling Holding Company, LLC and Joseph
R. Martin (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.31 Credit Agreement -- Amended and Restated as of December 31,
1997 (incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 1,
1998, filed April 13, 1998).
10.32 Employee Stock Purchase Savings Plan, as amended as of June
25, 1998 (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31,
1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.33 Fairchild Revocable Savings Plan Trust, dated February 20,
1998, executed by Fleet Bank of Maine, as trustee
(incorporated by reference from Fairchild Holdings'
Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed July 7, 1998 (File
No. 333-58603)).
10.34 Amendment to Securities Purchase and Holders Agreement dated
May 29, 1998 (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31,
1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.35 Form of Promissory Note between the Company and Management
Investors dated June 3, 1998 (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended dated May 31, 1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.36 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated August 25, 1998 among Fairchild Holdings, the Company,
the lenders party to the Credit Agreement dated March 11,
1997, Bankers Trust Company, Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report
on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 30, 1998,
filed October 9, 1998).
10.37 Purchase Agreement dated March 30, 1999 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Morgan
Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and
Fleet Securities, Inc.*
10.38 Transitional Services Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.39 Product Supply Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.40 Foundry Sale Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between Samsung
Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.41 Intellectual Property License Agreement dated April 13, 1999
between Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.42 Trademark License Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.43 Assembly and Test Services Agreement (Onyang) dated April
13, 1999 between Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.44 Assembly and Test Services Agreement (Suzhou) dated April
13, 1999 between SESS Electronics Suzhou Semiconductor Co.,
Ltd. and Fairchild Korea.*
10.45 EPI Services Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between Samsung
Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.46 Photo Mask Supply Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.47 Credit Agreement dated April 14, 1999 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, certain lenders named within the Credit
Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Salomon
Brothers Holding Company Inc., ABN Amro Bank NV and Fleet
National Bank.*
10.48 Employment Agreement dated March 28, 1999 between Fairchild
Holdings and Deok-Jung Kim.*
10.49 Employment Agreement dated as of April 23, 1999 between
Fairchild and Kyoung-Soo Kim.*
10.50 Sublease Agreement dated April 23, 1999 between Veritas
Software Corporation and Fairchild California.*
12.01 Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges.
21.01 Subsidiaries of the Company and the Additional Registrants.
23.01 Consent of Dechert Price & Rhoads (included in the opinion
filed as Exhibit 5.01).*
23.02 Consent of Samil Accounting Corporation.
23.03 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.04 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.05 Consent of KPMG LLP.
24.01 Power of Attorney (included on each of the signature pages).
25.01 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of United States
Trust Company of New York on Form T- 1.
99.01 Form of Letter of Transmittal.
99.02 Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
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* To be filed by amendment.
(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedules not listed above are omitted because of the absence of the
conditions under which they are required or because the information required by
such omitted schedules is set forth in the financial statements or the notes
thereto.
ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes:
(1) to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total
dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than a
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20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
"Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration
statement; and
(iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration
statement;
(2) that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed
to be the initial bona fide offering thereof; and
(3) to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
each registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, each
registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrants of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, each registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
(c) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes to respond to
requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus
pursuant to Item 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this Form, within one business day of
receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class
mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in
documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement
through the date of responding to the request.
(d) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes to supply by
means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction,
and the corporation being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of
and included in the registration statement when it became effective.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
below-named Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
South Portland, State of Maine, on the 17th day of May 1999.
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR
CORPORATION
By: /s/ KIRK P. POND
---------------------------------------
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature appears below appoints Joseph R. Martin, Kirk
P. Pond, Daniel E. Boxer and Paul C. Schorr IV, any of whom may act without the
joinder of either of the others, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and
agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments
(including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to
file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents
and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitute or substitutes
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities at the above-named Registrant on May 17, 1999.
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<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE
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<S> <C>
/s/ KIRK P. POND Chairman of the Board of Directors, President
- --------------------------------------------------- and Chief Executive Officer (principal
Kirk P. Pond executive officer)
/s/ JOSEPH R. MARTIN Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
- --------------------------------------------------- Officer and Director (principal financial and
Joseph R. Martin accounting officer)
/s/ WILLIAM N. STOUT Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
William N. Stout
/s/ PAUL C. SCHORR IV Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
Paul C. Schorr IV
/s/ RONALD W. SHELLY Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
Ronald W. Shelly
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
below-named Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
South Portland, State of Maine, on the 17th day of May 1999.
FSC SEMICONDUCTOR
CORPORATION
By: /s/ KIRK P. POND
---------------------------------------
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature appears below appoints Joseph R. Martin, Kirk
P. Pond, Daniel E. Boxer and Paul C. Schorr IV, any of whom may act without the
joinder of either of the others, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and
agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments
(including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to
file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents
and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitute or substitutes
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities at the above-named Registrant on May 17, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE
--------- -----
<S> <C>
/s/ KIRK P. POND Chairman of the Board of Directors, President
- --------------------------------------------------- and Chief Executive Officer (principal
Kirk P. Pond executive officer)
/s/ JOSEPH R. MARTIN Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
- --------------------------------------------------- Officer and Director (principal financial and
Joseph R. Martin accounting officer)
/s/ WILLIAM N. STOUT Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
William N. Stout
/s/ PAUL C. SCHORR IV Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
Paul C. Schorr IV
/s/ RONALD W. SHELLY Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
Ronald W. Shelly
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
below-named Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
South Portland, State of Maine, on the 17th day of May 1999.
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR
CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
By: /s/ KIRK P. POND
---------------------------------------
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature appears below appoints Joseph R. Martin, Kirk
P. Pond, Daniel E. Boxer and Paul C. Schorr IV, any of whom may act without the
joinder of either of the others, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and
agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments
(including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to
file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents
and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitute or substitutes
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities at the above-named Registrant on May 17, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE
--------- -----
<S> <C>
/s/ KIRK P. POND President and Chief Executive Officer
- --------------------------------------------------- (principal executive officer)
Kirk P. Pond
/s/ JOSEPH R. MARTIN Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
- --------------------------------------------------- Officer and Director (principal financial and
Joseph R. Martin accounting officer)
/s/ DANIEL E. BOXER Director
- ---------------------------------------------------
Daniel E. Boxer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
- ------- ----------- ----
<C> <S> <C>
2.01 Agreement and Plan of Recapitalization dated January 24,
1997 between Sterling Holding Company, LLC and National
Semiconductor (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
2.02 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 11, 1997 between
the Company and National Semiconductor (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
2.03 Acquisition Agreement dated November 25, 1997 between the
Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 31,
1997, filed January 13, 1998).
2.04 Amendment No. 1 to Acquisition Agreement dated December 29,
1997 between the Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated December 31, 1997, filed January 13, 1998).
2.05 Exhibit 3.14 to Acquisition Agreement dated December 29,
1997 between the Company and Raytheon Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated December 31, 1997, filed January 13, 1998).
2.06 Business Transfer Agreement dated December 20, 1998 between
Samsung Electronics and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated April 13, 1999, filed April 27, 1999).
2.07 Closing Agreement dated April 13, 1999 among Samsung
Electronics, Fairchild Korea and the Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated April 13, 1999, filed April 27, 1999).
3.01 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.02 Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.03 Certificate of Incorporation of Fairchild Holdings
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
3.04 Bylaws of Fairchild Holdings (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May
12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
3.05 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of
Fairchild Holdings (incorporated by reference from Fairchild
Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed July 7,
1998 (File No. 333-58603)).
3.06 Certificate of Incorporation of Fairchild Semiconductor
Corporation of California.
3.07 Bylaws of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California.
3.08 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California.
4.01 Indenture dated April 7, 1999 among the Company, Fairchild
Holdings, as Guarantor, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
of California, as Guarantor, and the United States Trust
Company of New York.*
4.02 Form of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (included
in Exhibit 4.01).
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4.03 Registration Rights Agreement dated March 30, 1999 among the
Company, FSC Semiconductor, as Guarantor, Fairchild
California, as Guarantor, Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Salomon
Smith Barney Inc. and Fleet Securities, Inc.*
5.01 Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads.*
10.01 Indenture dated as of March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, as Guarantor and United States Trust
Company of New York, as Trustee relating to the Company's
10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (incorporated by reference
from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed
May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.02 Form of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (included
in Exhibit 10.01).
10.03 Technology Licensing and Transfer Agreement dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.04 Transition Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.05 Fairchild Foundry Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.06 Revenue Side Letter dated March 11, 1997 between National
Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by reference
from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement
on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.07 Fairchild Assembly Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.08 National Foundry Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.09 National Assembly Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.10 Mil/Aero Wafer and Services Agreement dated March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.11 Shared Services Agreement (South Portland) dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
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10.12 Credit Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Various Banks, Bankers Trust Company,
Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.13 Corporate Agreement dated February 20, 1992 between Torex
Semiconductor Ltd. and National Semiconductor (incorporated
by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.14 Assembly/Test Subcontract Agreement dated August 13, 1998
between NS Electronics Bangkok (1993) Ltd. and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998, filed
August 27, 1998).
10.15 Supply Agreement dated January 20, 1996 between National
Semiconductor and Dynacraft Industries Sdn. Bhd.
(incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed dated
July 9, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.16 Licensing and Manufacturing Agreement dated April 27, 1990
between National Semiconductor and Waferscale Integration,
Inc. (incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed July 9,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.17 Qualified Titles Corresponding to Registry Title Nos. 19, 44
and 3400-Mk 12 from the State of Penang, Malaysia and
corresponding Sale and Purchase Agreements, each dated March
11, 1997, between National Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. and
Fairchild Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. (incorporated by reference
from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed
May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.18 Lease Agreement dated October 10, 1979 between Export
Processing Zone Authority and Fairchild Semiconductor (Hong
Kong) Limited, and Supplemental Agreements thereto dated May
1, 1982; December 12, 1983; August 17, 1984; March 10, 1987;
February 16, 1990; August 25, 1994; May 29, 1995; June 7,
1995; November 9, 1995; and October 24, 1996 (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.19 Lease for Santa Clara Facilities dated as of March 11, 1997
between National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.20 Shared Facilities Agreement (South Portland) dated March 11,
1997 between National Semiconductor and the Company
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
10.21 Environmental Side Letter dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.22 Master Sublease Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between
National Semiconductor and the Company and Master Lease
Agreement dated December 13, 1994 between General Electric
Capital Corporation and National Semiconductor (incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
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10.23 Fairchild NSC Deferred Compensation Plan Trust established
effective March 11, 1997 (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.24 Fairchild NSC Deferred Compensation Plan assumed and
continued, effective March 11, 1997 (included as Schedule A
to Exhibit 10.23).
10.25 Fairchild Benefit Restoration Plan (incorporated by
reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.26 Fairchild Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12,
1997 (File No. 333-26897)).
10.27 FSC Semiconductor Corporation Executive Officer Incentive
Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.28 FSC Semiconductor Corporation Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File No.
333-26897)).
10.29 Employment Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Sterling Holding Company, LLC and Kirk
P. Pond (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.30 Employment Agreement dated March 11, 1997 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Sterling Holding Company, LLC and Joseph
R. Martin (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed May 12, 1997 (File
No. 333-26897)).
10.31 Credit Agreement -- Amended and Restated as of December 31,
1997 (incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 1,
1998, filed April 13, 1998).
10.32 Employee Stock Purchase Savings Plan, as amended as of June
25, 1998 (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31,
1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.33 Fairchild Revocable Savings Plan Trust, dated February 20,
1998, executed by Fleet Bank of Maine, as trustee
(incorporated by reference from Fairchild Holdings'
Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed July 7, 1998 (File
No. 333-58603)).
10.34 Amendment to Securities Purchase and Holders Agreement dated
May 29, 1998 (incorporated by reference from the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31,
1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.35 Form of Promissory Note between the Company and Management
Investors dated June 3, 1998 (incorporated by reference from
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended dated May 31, 1998, filed August 27, 1998).
10.36 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated August 25, 1998 among Fairchild Holdings, the Company,
the lenders party to the Credit Agreement dated March 11,
1997, Bankers Trust Company, Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
(incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report
on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 30, 1998,
filed October 9, 1998).
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10.37 Purchase Agreement dated March 30, 1999 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Morgan
Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and
Fleet Securities, Inc.*
10.38 Transitional Services Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.39 Product Supply Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.40 Foundry Sale Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between Samsung
Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.41 Intellectual Property License Agreement dated April 13, 1999
between Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.42 Trademark License Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.43 Assembly and Test Services Agreement (Onyang) dated April
13, 1999 between Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.44 Assembly and Test Services Agreement (Suzhou) dated April
13, 1999 between SESS Electronics Suzhou Semiconductor Co.,
Ltd. and Fairchild Korea.*
10.45 EPI Services Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between Samsung
Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.46 Photo Mask Supply Agreement dated April 13, 1999 between
Samsung Electronics and Fairchild Korea.*
10.47 Credit Agreement dated April 14, 1999 among the Company,
Fairchild Holdings, certain lenders named within the Credit
Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Salomon
Brothers Holding Company Inc., ABN Amro Bank NV and Fleet
National Bank.*
10.48 Employment Agreement dated March 28, 1999 between Fairchild
Holdings and Deok-Jung Kim.*
10.49 Employment Agreement dated as of April 23, 1999 between
Fairchild and Kyoung-Soo Kim.*
10.50 Sublease Agreement dated April 23, 1999 between Veritas
Software Corporation and Fairchild California.*
12.01 Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges.
21.01 Subsidiaries of the Company and the Additional Registrants.
23.01 Consent of Dechert Price & Rhoads (included in the opinion
filed as Exhibit 5.01).*
23.02 Consent of Samil Accounting Corporation.
23.03 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.04 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.05 Consent of KPMG LLP.
24.01 Power of Attorney (included on each of the signature pages).
25.01 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of United States
Trust Company of New York on Form T- 1.
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99.02 Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
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Exhibit 3.06
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
ARTICLE ONE: The name of the corporation is Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc.
ARTICLE TWO: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is The
Corporation Trust Company.
ARTICLE THREE: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or
promoted is the manufacture and sale of semiconductor devices and to engage in
any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the
General Corporation Law of Delaware.
ARTICLE FOUR: The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall
have authority to issue is Two Thousand Five Hundred (2,500) and the par value
of each of such shares is One Cent ($.01) amounting in the aggregate to Twenty
Five Dollars and No Cents ($25.00).
ARTICLE FIVE: The board of directors is authorized to make, alter or repeal the
By-Laws of the corporation. Election of directors need not be by written ballot.
ARTICLE SIX: The name and mailing address of the sole incorporator is: R. Joseph
D'Avignon, Raytheon Company, 141 Spring Street, Lexington, MA 02173.
ARTICLE SEVEN: A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to
the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary
duty as a director except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's
duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or
omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing
violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived any improper
personal benefit.
ARTICLE EIGHT: The corporation shall indemnify its officers, directors,
employees and agents to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware,
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby
declaring and certifying that this is my act and deed and the facts
herein stated are true, and accordingly have hereunto set my hand this
11th day of November, 1997.
/s/ R. Joseph D'Avignon
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Exhibit 3.07
RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
Bylaws
ARTICLE I
Offices
Section 1. The registered office shall be in the City of Dover, County
of Kent, State of Delaware.
Section 2. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places
both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from
time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.
ARTICLE II
Meetings of Stockholders
Section 1. Place of Meetings. All meetings of the stockholders for the
election of directors shall be held in the Town of Lexington, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of
Directors, or at such other place either within or without the State of Delaware
as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in
the notice of the meeting. Meetings of stockholders for any other purpose may be
held at such time and place, within or without the State of Delaware, as shall
be stated in the notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver of notice
thereof.
Section 2. Annual Meetings. Annual meetings of stockholders, commencing
with the year 1998 shall be held on the second Tuesday in March if not a legal
holiday under the laws of the place where the meeting is to be held, and if a
legal holiday, then on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday, at two
o'clock in the afternoon, or at such other date and time as shall be designated
from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the
meeting, at which they shall elect a Board of Directors, and transact such other
business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
Section 3. Meeting in Lieu of Annual Meeting. If the election of
directors shall not be held on the day-designated herein for the annual meeting,
the Board of Directors shall cause the election to be held as soon thereafter as
conveniently may be. At such meeting, the stockholders may elect the directors
and transact other business with the same force and effect as at an annual
meeting duly called and held.
Section 4. Special Meeting. A special meeting of the stockholders may
be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, if there be one, by the
President or by the Board of Directors, and shall be called by the Board of
Directors upon the request of stockholders holding a majority in amount of the
outstanding capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting.
Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting.
Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to
the purposes stated in the notice therefor.
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Section 5. Notice of Meetings. Written notice of the annual meeting,
and of any special meeting (stating the time, place and object thereof) shall be
given to each stockholder entitled to vote thereat at least ten days before the
date chosen for such meeting.
Section 6. List of Stockholders. The officer who has charge of the
stock ledger of the Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten days before
every meeting of stockholders, a complete list, arranged in alphabetical order,
of the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, showing the address of
each stockholder and the number of shares registered in his name. Such list
shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, during ordinary business
hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the election, either at a
place within the city, town or village where the election is to be held and
which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not
specified, at the place where said meeting is to be held, and the list shall be
produced and kept at the time and place of election during the whole time
thereof, and subject to the inspection of any stockholder who may be present.
Section 7. Quorum. The holders of the majority of the shares of stock
issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or
represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the
stockholders except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of
Incorporation. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at
any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat,
present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the
meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the
meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned
meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be
transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally
notified.
Section 8. Voting. When a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of
the holders of a majority of the shares represented and entitled to vote thereat
shall be sufficient to decide any question brought before such meeting, except
as a different vote may be required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation
or these Bylaws.
Section 9. Voting in Person or by Proxy. Each stockholder shall at
every meeting of the stockholders be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy
for each share of the capital stock having voting power held by such
stockholder, but no proxy shall be voted on after three years from its date,
unless the proxy provides for a longer period.
Section 10. Shares Entitled to Vote. Except where the transfer books of
the Corporation have been closed or a date has been fixed as a record date for
the determination of the stockholders of the Corporation entitled to vote, any
stockholder on the date of any meeting of stockholders shall be entitled to vote
at such meeting.
Section 11. Consent in Lieu of Meeting. Whenever the vote of
stockholders at a meeting thereof is required or permitted to be taken in
connection with any corporate action by any provisions of the statutes or of the
Certificate of Incorporation, the meeting and vote of stockholders may be
dispensed with, if all the stockholders who would have been entitled to vote
upon the action, if such meeting were held, shall consent in writing to such
corporate action being-taken.
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Section 12. Officers at Meetings. At meetings of stockholders the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, if there be one, shall preside, in his
absence the President shall preside, and in the absence of both of them, any
director may preside. The Secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary,
but in his absence the presiding officer may appoint a secretary.
Section 13. Attendance to Constitute Waiver. Attendance of a person
either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of stockholders, shall constitute a
waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the stockholder attends a meeting
for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting, to the
transaction of business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
ARTICLE III
Directors
Section 1. General Powers. The property, affairs and business of the
Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors, which may exercise all
powers of the Corporation and do all lawful acts and things as are not by
statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws directed or
required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
Section 2. Election of Directors. Directors shall be elected at the
annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 5 of this
Article. At each meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors at
which a quorum is present, directors shall be elected by a plurality vote. Such
election shall be by ballot whenever requested by any person entitled to vote at
such meeting; but unless so requested such election may be conducted in any way
approved at such meeting.
Section 3. Number, Term of Office and Qualification. The number of
directors which shall constitute the whole Board shall be not less than one nor
more than twelve and may be changed from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Directors or by the stockholders at the annual meeting or at any special
meeting. Each director shall hold office from the date of election until his
successor is elected and qualified. Directors need not be stockholders.
Section 4. Resignations and Removals. Any director of the corporation
may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or the
Secretary of the Corporation. Such-resignation shall take effect at the time
specified therein; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of
such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Directors may be
removed at any time with or without cause by a vote of the holders of the
majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation who would be entitled to
vote at a meeting of the stockholders held on the date of such removal.
Section 5. Vacancies. Vacancies and newly created directorships
resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled
by a majority vote of the stockholders at any regularly called meeting thereof
at which a quorum is present, or by a majority of the directors then in office,
though less than a quorum, and unless sooner displaced, the directors so chosen
shall hold office until the next annual election, and until their successors are
duly elected and shall qualify.
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ARTICLE IV
Meetings of Directors
Section 1. Place of Meeting. The Board of Directors of the Corporation
may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State
of Delaware.
Section 2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors
may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to
time be determined by the Board.
Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors
may be called by the Chairman of the Board, if there be one, or by the
President, on two days' notice to each director, either personally or by mail or
by telegram. Special meetings shall be called by the President in like manner
and on like notice on the written request of one-third of the directors then in
office. If each of the directors then in office is present or has consented in
writing thereto, a special meeting of the Board of Directors may be held without
prior notice, at any time and place.
Section 4. Quorum. At all meetings of the Board of Directors a majority
in number, but in no event less than two, of the directors, shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. If-a quorum shall not be present at any
meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present thereat may adjourn the
meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the
meeting, until a quorum shall be present.
Section 5. Voting. When a quorum is present at any meeting, all action
may be taken by a majority vote of those directors present, except as otherwise
provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.
Section 6. Consent in Lieu of Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by
the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any
committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if prior to such action
written consents thereto are signed by each of the members of the Board or of
such committee as the case may be, and such written consents are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.
Section 7. Committees of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
may at any time elect or appoint one or more committees including an Executive
Committee and delegate to such committees such of its powers as it deems
advisable. Each committee and every member thereof shall serve at the pleasure
of the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its
meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when requested to do so.
The Chairman of the Board, if there be one, and the President shall be ex
officio members of every committee established by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Notices
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Section 1. Notices. All notices required to be given by these Bylaws
shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed to each person stated
herein to be entitled to such notice at his address appearing on the books of
the Corporation. Notice to directors may also be given by telegram. Notice by
mail shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be mailed.
Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provision of the statutes
or of the Certificate of Incorporation or of these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in
writing signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice whether before
or after the time stated therein shall be deemed equivalent thereto.
ARTICLE VI
Officers and Agents
Section 1. Elected Officers. The Corporation shall have as elected
officers a President, a Treasurer and a Secretary. The Corporation may also have
as elected officers a Chairman of the Board, a Controller and such number of
Vice Presidents (including Senior or Executive Vice Presidents), Assistant
Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries and other officers as shall from time to
time be determined by the Board. If a Chairman of the Board be named, he shall
be a member of the Board of Directors, and at the time of his election the Board
of Directors shall specify whether he or the President shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the Corporation. Officers shall be elected at the
organization meeting of the Board of Directors and may be elected at any
regularly convened meeting of the Board of Directors without any special notice
thereof.
Section 2. Appointed Officers. The President or Chief Executive Officer
may appoint from time to time by notice in writing to the Secretary of the
Corporation, a General Counsel, one or more Assistant General Counsel, one or
more Assistant Treasurers, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more
Assistant Controllers and such other officers as he deems advisable.
Section 3. Election, Term of office and Qualification. Each officer
shall be elected or appointed as set forth above, and shall hold his office
until his successor shall have been duly chosen and qualified or until he shall
resign or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided. No officer
other than the Chairman of the Board, if there be one, need be a director. Any
one person may hold two offices in the Corporation, except that no person shall
at the same time hold both the offices of Chairman of the Board and Secretary,
or the offices of President and Secretary.
Section 4. Removal of Officers. Any officer may be removed from his
office by a vote of a majority of the Board. of Directors then in office.
Appointed officers may also be removed upon written notice from the President or
Chief Executive Officer. Removals may be made with or without cause.
Section 5. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving
written notice to the Board of Directors or to the President or the Secretary.
Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation by the Board of
Directors or by the officer appointing the persons so resigning shall not be
necessary to make it effective.
Section 6. Vacancies. A vacancy in the offices of President, Treasurer
or Secretary shall be filled and a vacancy in any other office may be filled for
the unexpired
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portion of the term in the manner prescribed by these Bylaws for election or
appointment to such office.
Section 7. Agents. The Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board,
if there be one, the President, the Treasurer and any other officer granted such
power by the Board of Directors, shall have power from time to time to appoint
in writing such general or special agents of the Corporation as they shall in
their discretion deem advisable. Subject to such limitations on the powers of
agents as the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the President of
the Corporation may from time to time establish, such agents shall have only
such powers as are stated in their appointment, a copy of which shall be
transmitted promptly to the Secretary of the Corporation. Such agents may be
removed at any time by the officer who appointed them or by the Board of
Directors, Chairman of the Board or President, and such removals shall be
notified promptly in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. The
remuneration of agents shall be set by the Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation.
ARTICLE VII
Powers of Officers
Section 1. General Powers. Each officer shall have in addition to the
powers and duties provided by these Bylaws such duties and powers as are
commonly incident to his office and as the Board of Directors shall from time to
time determine.
Section 2. The President. Unless the Chairman of the Board be so
designated by the Board of Directors, the President shall be the Chief Executive
Officer of the Corporation.
Section 3. Vice Presidents. In the absence of the President or in the
event of his inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event
there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order
designated by the Board of Directors or in the absence of any designation, then
in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and
when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the
restrictions upon the President. The Vice Presidents shall perform such other
duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to
time prescribe.
Section 4. The Treasurer. Subject to the supervision and direction of
the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall have general charge of the financial
affairs of the Corporation and be responsible for determining financial policies
of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds
and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and
disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all monies
and other valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Corporation
in such depositories as the Board of Directors may direct. He shall disburse the
funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking
proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President and
the Board of Directors, when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of
all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the
Corporation. The Treasurer shall sign with the Chairman of the Board or the
President certificates of stock of the Corporation and shall affix the seal of
the Corporation to all stock certificates prior to their issuance or to any
instruments, the execution of which, on behalf of the Corporation, under its
seal shall be duly authorized.
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Section 5. The Secretary. The secretary shall attend all sessions of
the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record all votes
and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose; and
shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required. He shall
give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and of
the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed
by the Board of Directors, or Chief Executive officer, under whose supervision
he shall be. He shall keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation and when
authorized by the Board, affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when
so affixed it shall be attested by his signature or by the signature of the
Treasurer. He shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty.
Section 6. Controller. The Controller shall be responsible for the
preparation and filing of all financial reports of the Corporation and shall be
the chief accounting officer of the Corporation, and, as such, shall supervise
and be responsible for the general accounting of the business and the
maintenance of the regular books of account. He shall perform such other duties
and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time
prescribe.
Section 7. Assistant Secretaries. Any Assistant Secretary, subject to
limitations contained in the vote or notice of appointment naming him to such
office, shall have authority to attest and to seal with the corporate seal all
documents executed on behalf of the Corporation, and in addition, shall perform
such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from
time to time prescribe.
Section 8. Assistant Treasurer. Assistant Controller. Any Assistant
Treasurer or Assistant Controller shall perform such duties and have such powers
as the Board of Directors or appointing officer may from time to time prescribe.
ARTICLE VIII
Indemnification
Each person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation (and
the heirs, executors or administrators of such person) who is or was made a
party to, or is or was involved in, any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by
reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the
Corporation or is or was serving at the request or for the benefit of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation
partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise,
shall be held harmless and indemnified by the Corporation against any expense,
liability or loss (including, without limitation, judgments, fines, settlement
payments and the expense of legal counsel) incurred by such person in any such
capacity to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The right to
indemnification conferred in this Article shall also include the right to be
paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding
in advance of its final disposition to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law. The Corporation may provide indemnification to other employees
and agents of the Corporation as may be authorized from time to time by the
Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
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The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance, at its expense, to
protect itself and any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or
agent of the Corporation, or who is or was serving at the request or for the
benefit of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other
enterprise, against any expense, liability or loss incurred by such person in
any such capacity, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under applicable
law.
The rights and authority conferred in this Article shall not be
exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire
under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of
the Corporation, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or
otherwise.
Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Article nor the adoption of
any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or of any statute
inconsistent with this Article shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this
Article in respect of any acts or omissions occurring prior to such amendment,
repeal or adoption of an inconsistent provision.
ARTICLE IX
Certificates of Stock
Section 1. Certificates. Every stockholder in the Corporation shall be
entitled to have a certificate, signed by or in the name of the Corporation by
the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President and the Treasurer of the
Corporation certifying the number of shares owned by him in the Corporation.
Section 2. Transfer of Shares. Shares shall be transferred on the books
of the Corporation only by the owner thereof, his attorney legally constituted,
or by his legal representative, by delivery of the certificates therefor
properly endorsed, or accompanied by an assignment of the same in writing. No
transfer shall affect the right of the Corporation to pay any dividend upon the
stock or to treat the holder of record as the holder in fact until such transfer
is recorded on the books of the Corporation. In case of the mutilation,
destruction or loss of a certificate, the Board of Directors may cause a new
certificate to be issued upon the receipt of such indemnity as it deems
sufficient.
It shall be the duty of each stockholder to notify the Corporation of
his post office address.
Section 3. Lost Certificates. In case any certificate shall be lost,
mutilated or destroyed, a new certificate may be issued in place thereof on
reasonable evidence of the loss, mutilation or destruction and upon such
indemnity as the directors may require for the Corporation.
Section 4. Registered Stockholders. The Corporation shall be entitled
to recognize the exclusive right of a person, registered on its books as the
owner of shares, to receive dividends and to vote as such owner and hold liable
such person registered on its books as the owner of such shares and shall not be
bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or
shares on the part of any other
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person whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as
otherwise provided by the laws of Delaware.
ARTICLE X
General Provisions
Section 1. Reserves. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set
aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for dividends such sum or
sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in its absolute discretion,
considers proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for
equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the
Corporation, or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall deem in
the best interests of the Corporation, and the Board of Directors may modify or
abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.
Section 2. Dividends. Dividends upon the capital stock of the
Corporation, unless otherwise provided by statute or the Certificate of
Incorporation, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or
special meeting. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the
capital stock, unless otherwise provided by statute or the Certificate of
Incorporation.
Section 3. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin
on the first day of January and end on the thirty-first day of December in every
year.
Section 4. Bonding of Employees. The Board of Directors may from time
to time require that any one or more of the officers or agents of the
Corporation give bond for the faithful performance of his duties; and the
premiums for all such bonds shall be paid by the Corporation.
Section 5. Stock of Other corporations. Whenever the Corporation shall
own stock of another corporation, the Chairman of the Board, if there be one,
the President, or the Treasurer, acting either in person or by proxy, shall
exercise all rights of ownership thereof, subject to the control of the Board of
Directors; but the Board of Directors may from time to time delegate like
authority to any one or more other persons.
Section 6. Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall be in the form of a
circle and shall bear thereon the name of the Corporation and the year and place
of its organization. The seal shall be in the charge of the Secretary of the
Corporation. The Board of Directors may give general authority to one or more
other officers to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing
by his signature. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to
be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise. The form of the seal may be
changed by the Board of Directors at any time.
ARTICLE XI
Amendments
Section 1. Amendments. The Bylaws of the Corporation may be altered,
amended or repealed or new Bylaws may be adopted by the stockholders at any duly
convened meeting thereof, or by a majority of the Board of Directors then in
office.
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Exhibit 3.08
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc., a corporation organized and existing
under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:
FIRST: That the Board of Directors of said corporation, at a meeting duly held,
adopted a resolution proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment
to the Certificate of Incorporation of said corporation:
RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc.
be amended by changing the first Article thereof so that, as amended, said
Article shall be and read as follows:
FIRST: The name of the corporation is Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of
California (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), which corporation shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Delaware."
SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and vote of stockholders, the stockholders
have given "unanimous" written consent to said amendment in accordance with the
provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation law of the State of
Delaware.
THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Section 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.
Dated: December 30, 1997
RAYTHEON SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
By: /s/ Sam Lee
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Sam Lee
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EXHIBIT 12.01
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
Computation of Ration of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Dollars in millions)
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Nine months
Fiscal year ended May ended
February 28,
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1998 1999
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Historical Pro Forma Historical
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Earnings:
Income (loss) before income taxes $125.5 $ 74.3 $ 72.3 $ 21.2 $ 42.6 $ 41.4 $(72.7) $(33.4)
Interest expense -- -- -- 9.3 44.7 92.9 67.7 36.8
Interest portion of rental expense 1.5 1.0 1.6 1.7 3.2 3.2 2.7 2.7
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Total earnings $127.0 $ 75.3 $ 73.9 $ 32.2 $ 90.5 $137.5 $ (2.3) $ 6.1
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Fixed charges:
Interest expense -- -- -- 9.3 44.7 92.9 67.7 36.8
Interest portion of rental expense 1.5 1.0 1.6 1.7 3.2 3.2 2.7 2.7
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Total fixed charges $ 1.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.6 $ 11.0 $ 47.9 $ 96.1 $ 70.4 $ 39.5
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 84.7 75.3 46.2 2.9 1.9 1.4 (0.0)(1) 0.2(1)
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(1) Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $ 72.7 million and
$33.4 million, respectively, for the historical and Pro Forma nine months
ended February 28, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 21.1
FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Worldwide Subsidiary List
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State/Country of
Incorporation
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Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation Delaware
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Worldwide Subsidiary List
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State/Country of
Incorporation
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Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California Delaware
Fairchild Semiconductor Ltd. England
Fairchild Semiconductor GmbH Germany
Fairchild Semiconductor S.r.l. Italy
Fairchild Semiconductor Japan Ltd. Japan
Fairchild Semiconductor Hong Kong Ltd. Hong Kong
Fairchild Semiconductor Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. Hong Kong
Fairchild Semiconductor Asia Pacific Pta. Ltd. Singapore
Fairchild Semiconductor (Malaysia) Sdn. Shd. Malaysia
Fairchild Semiconductora de Mexico F. de R.L. de C.V. Mexico
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California
Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd. South Korea
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Exhibit 23.02
[SAMIL ACCOUNTING CORPORATION LETTERHEAD]
May 17, 1999
The Board of Directors of
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
333 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Credit Suisse First Boston
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
We consent to the use of our report dated February 24, 1999, relating to the
financial statements of the Power Device Business of Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. included in this Registration Statement and in the Prospectus included
within this Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.
/s/ Samil Accounting Corporation
Samil Accounting Corporation
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Exhibit 23.03
The Board of Directors
FSC Semiconductor Corporation:
We consent to the inclusion of our reports dated June 16, 1998, except as to
Note 19, which is as of July 20, 1998, with respect to the consolidated balance
sheets of FSC Semiconductor Corporation as of May 31, 1998 and May 25, 1997, and
the related consolidated and combined statements of operations and stockholders'
equity (deficit) for each of the years in the three-year period ended May 31,
1998, and the related consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended
May 31, 1998, and the related schedule, which reports appear in this
Registration Statement, and to the reference to our firm under the heading
"Experts" in this Registration Statement on Form S-4.
As discussed in Note 18 to the financial statements, the Company changed its
method of accounting for business process reengineering costs in 1998 to adopt
the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13, "Accounting for
Business Process Reengineering Costs."
/s/ KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 13, 1999
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Exhibit 23.04
The Board of Directors
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation:
We consent to the inclusion of our reports dated June 16, 1998, except as to
Note 18, which is as of July 20, 1998, with respect to the consolidated balance
sheets of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation as of May 31, 1998 and May 25,
1997, the related consolidated and combined statements of operations and
stockholders's equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended May
31, 1998, and the related consolidated statement of cash flows for the year
ended May 31, 1998, and the related schedule, which reports appear in this
Registration Statement, and to the reference to our firm under the heading
"Experts" in this Registration Statement on Form S-4.
As discussed in Note 17 to the financial statements, the Company changed its
method of accounting for business reengineering costs in 1998 to adopt the
provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 97-13, "Accounting for
Business Process Reengineering Costs."
/s/ KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 13, 1999
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Exhibit 23.05
The Board of Directors
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation of California
(formerly known as Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc.)
We consent to the inclusion of our report dated February 27, 1998, with respect
to the balance sheet of Raytheon Semiconductor, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary
of Thornwood Trust) as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of
income, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, which
report appears in this Registration Statement, and to the reference to our firm
under the heading "Experts" in this Registration Statement on Form S-4.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Mountain View, California
May 13, 1999
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Exhibit 25.01
FORM T-1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF
A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2) _______
UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
New York 13-3818954
(Jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank) identification No.)
114 West 47th Street 10036-1532
New York, NY (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware 77-0449095
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
333 Western Avenue
Mail Stop 01-00
South Portland, Maine 04106
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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FSC SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-3363001
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
333 Western Avenue
Mail Stop 01-00
South Portland, Maine 04106
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-3398512
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
333 Western Avenue
Mail Stop 01-00
South Portland, Maine 04106
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007
(Title of the indenture securities)
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GENERAL
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which
it is subject.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2nd District), New York, New York
(Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, DC
New York State Banking Department, Albany, New York
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
The trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None
ITEMS 3., 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 AND 15:
The obligor currently is not in default under any of its outstanding
securities for which United States Trust Company of New York is Trustee.
Accordingly, responses to Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
and 15 of Form T-1 are not required under General Instruction B.
16. LIST OF EXHIBITS
T-1.1 -- Organization Certificate, as amended, issued by the State
of New York Banking Department to transact business as a Trust
Company, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit T-1.1 to Form
T-1 filed on September 15, 1995 with the Commission pursuant
to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended by the Trust
Indenture Reform Act of 1990 (Registration No. 33-97056).
T-1.2 -- Included in Exhibit T-1.1 of this Statement of Eligibility.
T-1.3 -- Included in Exhibit T-1.1 of this Statement of Eligibility.
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16. LIST OF EXHIBITS
(cont'd)
T-1.4 -- The By-Laws of United States Trust Company of New York, as
amended, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit T-1.4 to Form
T-1 filed on September 15, 1995 with the Commission pursuant
to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended by the Trust
Indenture Reform Act of 1990 (Registration No. 33-97056).
T-1.6 -- The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of
the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended by the Trust
Indenture Reform Act of 1990.
T-1.7 -- A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or
examining authority.
NOTE
As of May 5, 1999, the trustee had 2,999,020 shares of Common Stock outstanding,
all of which are owned by its parent company, U.S. Trust Corporation. The term
"trustee" in ITEM 2 refers to each of United States Trust Company of New York
and its parent company, U. S. Trust Corporation.
In answering ITEM 2 in this statement of eligibility as to matters peculiarly
within the knowledge of the obligor or its directors, the trustee has relied
upon information furnished to it by the obligor and will rely on information to
be furnished by the obligor and the trustee disclaims responsibility for the
accuracy or completeness of such information.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the trustee,
United States Trust Company of New York, a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of New York, has duly caused this statement of
eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, all in the City of New York, and State of New York, on the 5th day
of May, 1999.
UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY
OF NEW YORK, Trustee
By: /s/ John Guiliano
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John Guiliano
Vice President
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EXHIBIT 99.01
THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON
, 1999,
UNLESS EXTENDED (THE "EXPIRATION DATE"). TENDERS OF EXISTING NOTES MAY
BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE EXPIRATION DATE
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
10 3/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007
TO: UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK
THE EXCHANGE AGENT
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By Mail: By Hand before 4:30 p.m.:
United States Trust Company of New York United States Trust Company of New York
P.O. Box 844 Cooper Station 111 Broadway
New York, New York 10276-0844 Lower Level
Attention: Corporate Trust Services New York, New York 10006
By Overnight Courier and on the Expiration Date Attention: Corporate Trust Services
only by Hand after 4:30 p.m.: By Facsimile:
United States Trust Company of New York (212) 420-6211
770 Broadway, 13th Floor Confirm by Telephone:
New York, New York 10003 (800) 548-6565
Attention: Corporate Trust Services
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DELIVERY OF THIS INSTRUMENT TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR
TRANSMISSION OF INSTRUCTIONS VIA A FACSIMILE NUMBER OTHER THAN THE ONE
LISTED ABOVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY. THE INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL SHOULD BE READ CARE-
FULLY BEFORE THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IS COMPLETED.
HOLDERS WHO WISH TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE NEW NOTES FOR THEIR EXISTING NOTES
PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER MUST VALIDLY TENDER (AND NOT WITHDRAW)
THEIR EXISTING NOTES TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus dated ,
1999 (the "Prospectus") of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (the "Company")
and this Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal"), which together
constitute the Company's Offer to Exchange (the "Exchange Offer") $300,000,000
principal amount of its 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the
"Exchange Notes"), which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "Securities Act"), pursuant to a Registration Statement of which
the Prospectus is a part, for each $1,000 principal amount of its outstanding
10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Existing Notes"), of which
$300,000,000 principal amount is outstanding, upon the terms and conditions set
forth in the Prospectus and this Letter of Transmittal. Other capitalized terms
used but not defined herein have the meaning given to them in the Prospectus.
For each Existing Note accepted for exchange, the holder of such Existing
Note will receive an Exchange Note having a principal amount equal to that of
the surrendered Existing Note. Interest on the Exchange Notes will accrue from
the last interest payment date on which interest was paid on the Existing Notes
surrendered in
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exchange therefor. Holders of Existing Notes accepted for exchange will be
deemed to have waived the right to receive any other payments or accrued
interest on the Existing Notes. The Company reserves the right, at any time or
from time to time, to extend the Exchange Offer at its discretion, in which
event the term "Expiration Date" shall mean the latest time and date to which
the Exchange Offer is extended. The Company shall notify holders of the Existing
Notes of any extension by means of a press release or other public announcement
prior to 9:00 A.M., New York City time, on the next business day after the
previously scheduled Expiration Date.
This Letter of Transmittal is to be used by Holders if: (i) certificates
representing Existing Notes are to be physically delivered to the Exchange Agent
herewith by Holders; (ii) tender of Existing Notes is to be made by book-entry
transfer to the Exchange Agent's account at The Depository Trust Company
("DTC"), pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Prospectus under "The
Exchange Offer -- Procedures for Tendering Existing Notes" by any financial
institution that is a participant in DTC and whose name appears on a security
position listing as the owner of Existing Notes or (iii) tender of Existing
Notes is to be made according to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in
the Prospectus under "The Exchange Offer -- Guaranteed Delivery Procedures."
DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO DTC DOES NOT CONSTITUTE DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT.
The term "Holder" with respect to the Exchange Offer means any person: (i)
in whose name Existing Notes are registered on the books of the Company or any
other person who has obtained a properly completed bond power from the
registered Holder; or (ii) whose Existing Notes are held of record by DTC (or
its nominee) who desires to deliver such Existing Notes by book-entry transfer
at DTC. The undersigned has completed, executed and delivered this Letter of
Transmittal to indicate the action the undersigned desires to take with respect
to the Exchange Offer.
Holders of Existing Notes that are tendering by book-entry transfer to the
Exchange Agent's account at DTC can execute the tender through the DTC Automated
Tender Offer Program ("ATOP"), for which the transaction will be eligible. DTC
participants that are accepting the Exchange Offer must transmit their
acceptance to DTC, which will verify the acceptance and execute a book-entry
delivery to the Exchange Agent's DTC account. DTC will then send an Agent's
Message to the Exchange Agent for its acceptance. DTC participants may also
accept the Exchange Offer prior to the Expiration Date by submitting a Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery or Agent's Message relating thereto as described herein
under Instruction 1, "Guaranteed Delivery Procedures."
The instructions included with this Letter of Transmittal must be followed.
Questions and requests for assistance or for additional copies of the
Prospectus, this Letter of Transmittal or the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may
be directed to the Exchange Agent. See Instruction 11 herein.
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HOLDERS WHO WISH TO ACCEPT THE EXCHANGE OFFER AND TENDER THEIR
EXISTING NOTES MUST COMPLETE THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE CHECKING ANY BOX BELOW
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AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF REGISTERED HOLDER(S) CERTIFICATE REPRESENTED BY TENDERED (IF LESS
(PLEASE FILL IN, IF BLANK) NUMBER(S)* CERTIFICATE(S) THAN ALL)**
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* Need not be completed by Holders tendering by book-entry transfer.
** Unless indicated in the column labeled "Principal Amount Tendered," any
tendering Holder of Existing Notes will be deemed to have tendered the
entire aggregate principal amount represented by the column labeled
"Aggregate Principal Amount Represented by Certificate(s)." If the space
provided above is inadequate, list the certificate numbers and principal
amounts on a separate signed schedule and affix the list to this Letter
of Transmittal.
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THE MINIMUM PERMITTED TENDER IS $1,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF EXISTING NOTES.
ALL OTHER TENDERS MUST BE INTEGRAL MULTIPLES OF $1,000.
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SPECIAL ISSUANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS 4, 5, AND 6)
To be completed ONLY if certificates for Exchange Notes issued in
exchange for Existing Notes accepted for exchange, or Existing Notes not
tendered or not accepted for exchange, are to be issued in the name of
someone other than the undersigned or, if such Existing Notes are being
tendered by book-entry transfer, to someone other than DTC or to another
account maintained by DTC.
Issue certificate(s) to:
Name
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Address
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(INCLUDE ZIP CODE)
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(TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.)
DTC Acct. No.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS 1, 5, 6 AND 7)
To be completed ONLY if certificates for Existing Notes in a
principal amount not tendered or not accepted for exchange, are to be sent
to someone other than the undersigned, or to the undersigned at an address
other than that shown above.
Mail certificate(s) to:
Name
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Address
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(INCLUDE ZIP CODE)
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(TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.)
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[ ] CHECK HERE IF TENDERED EXISTING NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED BY BOOK-ENTRY
TRANSFER TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT'S ACCOUNT AT DTC AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Name of Tendering Institution --------------------
DTC Book-Entry Account No. ------ Transaction Code No. ------
[ ] CHECK HERE IF TENDERED EXISTING NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A
NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY PREVIOUSLY SENT TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT AND
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Name(s) of Registered Holder(s)
Window Ticket Number (if any)
Date of Execution of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
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IF DELIVERED BY BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Account Number ---------- Transaction Code Number ----------
[ ] CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A BROKER-DEALER AND ARE RECEIVING NEW NOTES FOR YOUR
OWN ACCOUNT IN EXCHANGE FOR EXISTING NOTES THAT WERE ACQUIRED AS A RESULT
OF MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES.
Name: --------------------
Address: ------------------
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer, the undersigned
hereby tenders to the Company the principal amount of Existing Notes indicated
above. Subject to and effective upon the acceptance for exchange of the
principal amount of Existing Notes tendered in accordance with this Letter of
Transmittal, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers to, or upon the order
of, the Company all right, title and interest in and to the Existing Notes
tendered hereby. The undersigned hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the
Exchange Agent its agent and attorney-in-fact (with full knowledge that the
Exchange Agent also acts as the agent of the Company and as Trustee under the
Indenture for the Existing Notes and Exchange Notes) with respect to the
tendered Existing Notes with full power of substitution to (i) deliver
certificates for such Existing Notes to the Company, or transfer ownership of
such Existing Notes on the account books maintained by DTC and deliver all
accompanying evidence of transfer and authenticity to, or upon the order of, the
Company and (ii) present such Existing Notes for transfer on the books of the
Company and receive all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial
ownership of such Existing Notes, all in accordance with the terms and subject
to the conditions of the Exchange Offer. The power of attorney granted in this
paragraph shall be deemed irrevocable and coupled with an interest.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has
full power and authority to tender, sell, assign and transfer the Existing Notes
tendered hereby and that the Company will acquire good and unencumbered title
thereto, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances and
not subject to any adverse claim, when the same are acquired by the Company. The
undersigned hereby further represents that any Exchange Notes acquired in
exchange for Existing Notes tendered hereby will have been acquired in the
ordinary course of business of the Holder receiving such Exchange Notes, whether
or not such person is the Holder, that neither the Holder nor any such other
person has any arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in
the distribution of such Exchange Notes and that neither the Holder nor any such
other person is an "affiliate," as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act,
of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
The undersigned also acknowledges that this Exchange Offer is being made in
reliance on an interpretation by the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") that the Exchange Notes issued in exchange for the
Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be offered for resale, resold
and otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other than any such holder that is
an "affiliate" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 405 under the
Securities Act), without compliance with the registration and prospectus
delivery provisions of the Securities Act, provided that such Exchange Notes are
acquired in the ordinary course of such holders' business and such holders have
no arrangements or understandings with any person to participate in the
distribution of such Exchange Notes. If the undersigned is not a broker-dealer,
the undersigned represents that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to
engage in, a distribution of Exchange Notes. If the undersigned is a
broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange
for Existing Notes that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or
other trading activities, it acknowledges that it will deliver a prospectus in
connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes; however, by so acknowledging
and by delivering a prospectus, the undersigned will not be deemed to admit that
it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act.
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The undersigned will, upon request, execute and deliver any additional
documents deemed by the Exchange Agent or the Company to be necessary or
desirable to complete the assignment, transfer and purchase of the Existing
Notes tendered hereby. All authority conferred or agreed to be conferred by this
Letter of Transmittal shall survive the death, incapacity or dissolution of the
undersigned and every obligation of the undersigned under this Letter of
Transmittal shall be binding upon the undersigned's heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns, trustees in bankruptcy or other legal
representatives of the undersigned. This tender may be withdrawn only in
accordance with the procedures set forth in "The Exchange Offer -- Withdrawal
Rights" section of the Prospectus.
For purposes of the Exchange Offer, the Company shall be deemed to have
accepted validly tendered Existing Notes when, as and if the Company has given
oral or written notice thereof to the Exchange Agent.
If any tendered Existing Notes are not accepted for exchange pursuant to
the Exchange Offer for any reason, certificates for any such unaccepted Existing
Notes will be returned (except as noted below with respect to tenders through
DTC), without expense, to the undersigned at the address shown below or at such
different address as may be indicated under "Special Delivery Instructions" as
promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date.
The undersigned understands that tenders of Existing Notes pursuant to the
procedures described under the caption "The Exchange Offer -- Procedures for
Tendering Existing Notes" in the Prospectus and in the instructions hereto will
constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and the Company upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of the Exchange Offer.
Unless otherwise indicated under "Special Issuance Instructions," please
issue the certificates representing the Exchange Notes issued in exchange for
the Existing Notes accepted for exchange and return any Existing Notes not
tendered or not accepted for exchange in the name(s) of the undersigned (or in
either such event in the case of the Existing Notes tendered through DTC, by
credit to the undersigned's account at DTC). Similarly, unless otherwise
indicated under "Special Delivery Instructions," please send the certificates
representing the Exchange Notes issued in exchange for the Existing Notes
accepted for exchange and any certificates for Existing Notes not tendered or
not accepted for exchange (and accompanying documents, as appropriate) to the
undersigned at the address shown below the undersigned's signature(s), unless,
in either event, tender is being made through DTC. In the event that both
"Special Issuance Instructions" and "Special Delivery Instructions" are
completed, please issue the certificates representing the Exchange Notes issued
in exchange for the Existing Notes accepted for exchange and return any Existing
Notes not tendered or not accepted for exchange in the name(s) of, and send said
certificates to, the person(s) so indicated. The undersigned recognizes that the
Company has no obligation pursuant to the "Special Issuance Instructions" and
"Special Delivery Instructions" to transfer any Existing Notes from the name of
the registered Holder(s) thereof if the Company does not accept for exchange any
of the Existing Notes so tendered.
Holders of Existing Notes who wish to tender their Existing Notes and (i)
whose Existing Notes are not immediately available or (ii) who cannot deliver
their Existing Notes, this Letter of Transmittal or any other documents required
hereby to the Exchange Agent, or cannot complete the procedure for book-entry
transfer, prior to the Expiration Date, may tender their Existing Notes
according to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in the Prospectus
under the caption "The Exchange Offer -- Guaranteed Delivery Procedures." See
Instruction 1 regarding the completion of the Letter of Transmittal printed
below.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
PLEASE SIGN HERE WHETHER OR NOT
EXISTING NOTES ARE BEING PHYSICALLY TENDERED HEREBY
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DATE
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X SIGNATURE(S) OF REGISTERED HOLDER(S) ------------------------ , 1999
OR AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY Date
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Area Code and Telephone Number: ----------
The above lines must be signed by the registered Holder(s) of Existing
Notes as their name(s) appear(s) on the Existing Notes or, if the Existing Notes
are tendered by a participant in DTC, as such participant's name appears on a
security position listing as the owner of Existing Notes, or by a person or
persons authorized to become registered Holder(s) by a properly completed bond
power from the registered Holder(s), a copy of which must be transmitted with
this Letter of Transmittal. If Existing Notes to which this Letter of
Transmittal relates are held of record by two or more joint Holders, then all
such holders must sign this Letter of Transmittal. If signature is by a trustee,
executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or
other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person must
(i) set forth his or her full title below and (ii) unless waived by the Company,
submit evidence satisfactory to the Company of such person's authority to act.
See Instruction 4 regarding the completion of this Letter of Transmittal printed
below.
Name(s):
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(PLEASE PRINT)
Capacity:
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(TITLE)
Address:
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(INCLUDE ZIP CODE)
Signature(s) Guaranteed by an Eligible Institution (if required by Instruction
4):
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(AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(TITLE)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(NAME OF FIRM)
Dated:
- --------------------------------------- , 1999
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INSTRUCTIONS
FORMING PART OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER
1. DELIVERY OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND EXISTING NOTES; GUARANTEED
DELIVERY PROCEDURES. This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed by Holders,
either if certificates are to be forwarded herewith or if tenders are to be made
pursuant to the procedures for delivery by book-entry transfer set forth in "The
Exchange Offer -- Book-Entry Transfer" section of the Prospectus. Certificates
for all physically tendered Existing Notes, or Book-Entry Confirmation, as the
case may be, as well as a properly completed and duly executed Letter of
Transmittal (or manually signed facsimile hereof) and any other documents
required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent
at one of the addresses set forth herein on or prior to the Expiration Date, or
the tendering Holder must comply with the guaranteed delivery procedures set
forth below. Existing Notes tendered hereby must be in denominations of
principal amount of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.
Holders whose certificates for Existing Notes are not immediately available
or who cannot deliver their certificates and all other required documents to the
Exchange Agent on or prior to the Expiration Date, or who cannot complete the
procedure for book-entry transfer on a timely basis, may tender their Existing
Notes pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in "The Exchange
Offer -- Guaranteed Delivery Procedures" section of the Prospectus. Pursuant to
such procedures, (i) such tender must be made through an Eligible Institution
(as defined in Instruction 4 below), (ii) prior to the Expiration Date, the
Exchange Agent must receive from such Eligible Institution a properly completed
and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof) and Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery (by facsimile transmission, mail or hand delivery),
substantially in the form provided by the Company, setting forth the name and
address of the Holder of Existing Notes and the amount of Existing Notes
tendered, stating that the tender is being made thereby and guaranteeing that,
within five New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") trading days after the date of
execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the certificates for all
physically tendered Existing Notes, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, and any other
documents required by this Letter of Transmittal will be deposited by the
Eligible Institution with the Exchange Agent, and (iii) the certificates for all
physically tendered Existing Notes, in proper form for transfer, or a Book-Entry
Confirmation, as the case may be, and all other documents required by this
Letter of Transmittal, are received by the Exchange Agent within five NYSE
trading days after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, THE EXISTING NOTES
AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS AT THE ELECTION AND RISK OF THE TENDERING
HOLDERS, BUT THE DELIVERY WILL BE DEEMED MADE ONLY WHEN ACTUALLY RECEIVED OR
CONFIRMED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT. IF EXISTING NOTES ARE SENT BY MAIL, IT IS
SUGGESTED THAT THE MAILING BE MADE SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE EXPIRATION
DATE TO PERMIT THE DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK
CITY TIME, ON THE EXPIRATION DATE.
See "The Exchange Offer" section in the Prospectus.
2. TENDER BY HOLDER. Only a Holder of Existing Notes may tender such
Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer. Any beneficial holder of Existing Notes
who is not the registered Holder and who wishes to tender should arrange with
the registered Holder to execute and deliver this Letter of Transmittal on his
or her behalf or must, prior to completing and executing this Letter of
Transmittal and delivering his or her Existing Notes, either make appropriate
arrangements to register ownership of the Existing Notes in such holder's name
or obtain a properly completed bond power from the registered Holder.
3. PARTIAL TENDERS. Tenders of Existing Notes will be accepted only in
integral multiples of $1,000. If less than the entire principal amount of any
Existing Notes is tendered, the tendering Holder should fill in the principal
amount tendered in the fourth column of the box entitled "Description of 10 3/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (Existing Notes)" above. The entire principal
amount of Existing Notes delivered to the Exchange Agent
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will be deemed to have been tendered unless otherwise indicated. If the entire
principal amount of a Holder's Existing Notes is not tendered, then Existing
Notes for the principal amount of Existing Notes not tendered and a certificate
or certificates representing Exchange Notes issued in exchange for any Existing
Notes accepted for exchange will be sent to the Holder at his or her registered
address (unless a different address is provided in the appropriate box on this
Letter of Transmittal) promptly after the Existing Notes are accepted for
exchange.
4. SIGNATURES ON THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL; ENDORSEMENTS AND POWERS OF
ATTORNEY; GUARANTEE OF SIGNATURES. If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by
the registered Holder of the Existing Notes tendered hereby, the signature must
correspond exactly with the name as written on the face of the certificates
without any change whatsoever.
If any tendered Existing Notes are owned of record by two or more joint
owners, all such owners must sign this Letter of Transmittal.
If any tendered Existing Notes are registered in different names on several
certificates, it will be necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate
copies of this Letter of Transmittal as there are different registrations of
certificates.
When this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered Holder(s) of
the Existing Notes specified herein and tendered hereby, no endorsements of
certificates or separate bond powers are required. If, however, the Exchange
Notes are to be issued, or any Existing Notes not tendered or not accepted for
exchange are to be reissued, to a person or persons other than the registered
Holder(s), then endorsements of any certificate(s) transmitted hereby or
separate bond powers are required. Signatures on such certificate(s) or power(s)
must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.
If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person other than the
registered Holder(s) of any certificate(s) specified herein, such certificate(s)
must be endorsed or accompanied by appropriate bond powers or powers of
attorney, in each case signed exactly as the name or names on the registered
Holder(s) appear(s) on the certificate(s) and signatures on such certificate(s)
or power(s) must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.
If this Letter of Transmittal or any certificates, bond powers or powers of
attorney are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians,
attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or
representative capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing and,
unless waived by the Company, proper evidence satisfactory to the Company of
their authority to so act must be submitted.
Endorsements on certificates for Existing Notes or signatures on bond
powers or powers of attorney required by this Instruction 4 must be guaranteed
by a firm which is a participant in a recognized signature guarantee medallion
program (an "Eligible Institution").
Signatures on this Letter of Transmittal must be guaranteed by an Eligible
Institution unless the Existing Notes are tendered (i) by a registered Holder of
Existing Notes (which term, for purposes of the Exchange Offer, includes any DTC
participant whose name appears on a security position listing as the Holder of
such Existing Notes) who has not completed the box entitled "Special Issuance
Instructions" or "Special Delivery Instructions" on this Letter of Transmittal,
or (ii) for the account of an Eligible Institution.
5. SPECIAL ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Tendering Holders should
indicate, in the applicable box or boxes, the name and address to which Exchange
Notes or substitute Existing Notes not tendered or not accepted for exchange are
to be issued or sent, if different from the name and address of the person
signing this Letter of Transmittal (or in the case of a tender of Existing Notes
through DTC, if different from DTC). In the case of issuance in a different
name, the taxpayer identification or social security number of the person named
must also be indicated. Holders tendering Existing Notes by book-entry transfer
may request that Exchange Notes issued in exchange for Existing Notes accepted
for exchange or Existing Notes not tendered or accepted for exchange exchanged
be credited to such account maintained at DTC as such Holder may designate
hereon. If no such instructions are given, such Exchange Notes or Existing Notes
not exchanged will be returned to the name and address of the person signing
this Letter of Transmittal.
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6. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. Federal income tax law requires that a
Holder whose Existing Notes are accepted for exchange must provide the Company
(as payer ) with his, her or its correct Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN"),
which, in the case of an exchanging Holder who is an individual, is his or her
social security number. If the Company is not provided with the correct TIN or
an adequate basis for exemption, such Holder may be subject to a $50 penalty
imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS"), and payments made with
respect to the Exchange Notes or Exchange Offer may be subject to backup
withholding at a 31% rate. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a
refund may be obtained. Exempt Holders (including, among others, all
corporations and certain foreign individuals) are not subject to these backup
withholding and reporting requirements. See the enclosed "Guidelines for
Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9."
To prevent backup withholding, each exchanging Holder must provide his, her
or its correct TIN by completing the Substitute Form W-9 included below in this
Letter of Transmittal, certifying that the TIN provided is correct (or that such
Holder is awaiting a TIN) and that the Holder is exempt from backup withholding
because (i) the Holder has not been notified by the IRS that he, she or it is
subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or
dividends, or (ii) the IRS has notified the Holder that he, she or it is no
longer subject to backup withholding. In order to satisfy the Company that a
foreign individual qualifies as an exempt recipient, such Holder must submit a
statement signed under penalty of perjury attesting to such exempt status. Such
statements may be obtained from the Exchange Agent. If the Existing Notes are in
more than one name or are not in the name of the actual owner, consult the
substitute Form W-9 for information on which TIN to report. If you do not
provide your TIN to the Company within 60 days, backup withholding may begin and
continue until you furnish your TIN to the Company.
7. TRANSFER TAXES. The Company will pay all transfer taxes, if any,
applicable to the exchange of Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer. If,
however, certificates representing Exchange Notes or Existing Notes not tendered
or accepted for exchange are to be delivered to, or are to be registered or
issued in the name of, any person(s) other than the registered Holder(s) of the
Existing Notes tendered hereby, or if tendered Existing Notes are registered in
the name of any person other than the person signing this Letter of Transmittal,
or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason other than the exchange of
Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, then the amount of any such
transfer taxes (whether imposed on the registered Holder(s) or on any other
person(s)) will be payable by the tendering Holder(s). If satisfactory evidence
of payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is not submitted herewith, the
amount of such transfer taxes will be billed directly to such tendering
Holder(s).
Except as provided in this Instruction 7, it will not be necessary for
transfer tax stamps to be affixed to the Existing Notes listed in this Letter of
Transmittal.
8. WAIVER OF CONDITIONS. The Company reserves the absolute right to
amend, waive or modify conditions to in the Exchange Offer in the case of any
Existing Notes tendered (and to refuse to do so).
9. NO CONDITIONAL TRANSFERS. No alternative, conditional, irregular or
contingent tenders will be accepted. All tendering Holders of Existing Notes, by
execution of this Letter of Transmittal, shall waive any right to receive notice
of the acceptance of their Existing Notes for exchange.
Neither the Company, the Exchange Agent nor any other person is obligated
to give notice of any defect or irregularity with respect to any tender of
Existing Notes, nor shall any of them incur any liability for failure to give
any such notice.
10. MUTILATED, LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED EXISTING NOTES. Any tendering
Holder whose Existing Notes have been mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed
should contact the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses indicated herein for
further instructions.
11. REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL COPIES. Questions and requests
for assistance for additional copies of the Prospectus, this Letter of
Transmittal, the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery or the "Guidelines for
Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number" on Substitute Form W-9 may be
directed to the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses specified in the
Prospectus.
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(DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE BELOW)
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
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CERTIFICATE EXISTING EXISTING
SURRENDERED NOTES TENDERED NOTES ACCEPTED
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Delivery Prepared by:
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Checked by:
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Date:
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PAYER'S NAME: FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
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SUBSTITUTE Name (if joint names, list first and circle the name of the person or entity whose number
FORM W-9 you enter in Part 1 below. See instructions if your name has changed.)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
PAYER'S REQUEST FOR TIN
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Address
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City, state and ZIP code
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List account number(s) here (optional)
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Social Security number
PART 1 PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION or TIN ------------------------
NUMBER ("TIN") IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY
SIGNING AND DATING BELOW.
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PART 2 Check the box if you are not subject to backup withholding under the provisions of
section 3408(a)(1)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code because (1) you have not been notified
that you are subject to backup withholding as a result of failure to report all interest
or dividends or (2) the Internal Revenue Service has notified you that you are no longer
subject to backup withholding [ ].
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CERTIFICATION -- UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I PART 3
CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS AWAITING TIN [ ]
TRUE, CORRECT AND COMPLETE.
Signature --------------------------------- Date
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NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM MAY RESULT IN BACKUP WITHHOLDING
OF 31% OF ANY PAYMENTS MADE TO YOU PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER. PLEASE
REVIEW THE ENCLOSED GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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EXHIBIT 99.02
NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY
FOR
10 3/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007
OF
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
As set forth in the Prospectus dated , 1999 (the "Prospectus")
of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (the "Company") and in the accompanying
Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal"), this form or one
substantially equivalent hereto must be used to accept the Company's offer to
exchange (the "Exchange Offer") all of its outstanding 10 3/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Existing Notes") for its 10 3/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2007 which have been registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, if certificates for the Existing Notes are not immediately
available or if the Existing Notes, the Letter of Transmittal or any other
documents required thereby cannot be delivered to the Exchange Agent, or the
procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be completed, prior to 5:00 P.M., New
York City time, on the Expiration Date (as defined below). This form may be
delivered by an Eligible Institution by hand or transmitted by facsimile
transmission, overnight courier or mail to the Exchange Agent as set forth
below. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning given to
them in the Prospectus.
THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON
, 1999, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (THE "EXPIRATION DATE").
TENDERS OF EXISTING NOTES MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE
EXPIRATION DATE.
To: United States Trust Company of New York
The Exchange Agent
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By Mail: By Hand before 4:30 p.m.:
United States Trust Company of New York United States Trust Company of New York
P.O. Box 844 Cooper Station 111 Broadway
New York, New York 10276-0844 Lower Level
Attention: Corporate Trust Services New York, New York 10006
By Overnight Courier and by By Facsimile:
Hand after 4:30 p.m. (212) 420-6211
on the Expiration Date only:
United States Trust Company Confirm by Telephone:
of New York (800) 548-6565
770 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, New York 10003
Attention: Corporate Trust Services
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DELIVERY OF THIS INSTRUMENT TO AN ADDRESS, OR TRANSMISSION OF INSTRUCTIONS
VIA FACSIMILE, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID
DELIVERY.
This form is not to be used to guarantee signatures. If a signature on the
Letter of Transmittal to be used to tender Existing Notes is required to be
guaranteed by an "Eligible Institution" under the instructions thereto, such
signature guarantee must appear in the space provided therefor in the Letter of
Transmittal.
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
The undersigned hereby tenders to the Company, upon the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus and the Letter of Transmittal
(which together constitute the "Exchange Offer"), receipt of which are hereby
acknowledged, (fill in number of Existing Notes) Existing Notes
pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in the Prospectus and
Instruction 1 of the Letter of Transmittal.
The undersigned understands that tenders of Existing Notes will be accepted
only in principal amounts equal to $1,000 or integral multiples thereof. The
undersigned understands that tenders of Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange
Offer may not be withdrawn after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the
Expiration Date.
All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred by this Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery shall survive the death, incapacity or dissolution of the
undersigned and every obligation of the undersigned under this Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives,
executors, administrators, successors, assigns, trustees in bankruptcy and other
legal representatives of the undersigned.
NOTE: SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED WHERE INDICATED BELOW.
Certificate No(s). for Existing Notes (if available):
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- ------------------------------------------------------
Principal Amount of Existing Notes:
- ------------------------------------------------------
If Existing Notes will be delivered by book-entry transfer at the Depository
Trust Company, Depository Account No.:
- ------------------------------------------------------
Name(s) of Record Holder(s):
- ------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Address:
- ------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------
Area code and Tel. No. ------------------
Signature(s):
- ------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------
Dated:
- ---------------------------------------, 1999
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This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery must be signed by the registered
holder(s) of Existing Notes exactly as its (their) name(s) appear(s) on the
certificate(s) for Existing Notes covered hereby or on a DTC security position
listing naming it (them) as the owner of such Existing Notes, or by person(s)
authorized to become registered holder(s) by endorsements and documents
transmitted with this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. If signature is by a
trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer or other
person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person(s) must
provide the following information:
PLEASE PRINT NAME(S), TITLE(S) AND ADDRESS(ES)
Name(s): -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Capacity(ies):
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Address(es):--------------------------------------------------------------------
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GUARANTEE
(NOT TO BE USED FOR SIGNATURE GUARANTEE)
The undersigned, a member firm of a registered national securities exchange
or of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or a commercial bank
or trust company having an office or correspondent in the United States or an
"Eligible Guarantor Institution" as defined in Rule 17Ad-15 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), hereby (a) represents
that the tender of Existing Notes effected hereby complies with Rule 14e-4 under
the Exchange Act and (b) guarantees to deliver to the Exchange Agent a
certificate or certificates representing the Existing Notes tendered hereby, in
proper form for transfer (or a confirmation of the book-entry transfer of such
Existing Notes into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, pursuant to the
procedures for book-entry transfer set forth in the Prospectus), and a properly
completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (or manually signed facsimile
thereof) together with any required signatures and any other required documents,
at one of the Exchange Agent's addresses set forth above, within five New York
Stock Exchange trading days after the date of execution of this Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery.
THE UNDERSIGNED ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT MUST DELIVER THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
AND EXISTING NOTES TENDERED HEREBY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD
SPECIFIED FORTH ABOVE AND THAT ANY FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN FINANCIAL
LOSS TO THE UNDERSIGNED.
NAME OF FIRM:
- ------------------------------------
ADDRESS:
- --------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------
ZIP CODE
AREA CODE
AND TEL. NO.:
- ---------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
NAME:
- ----------------------------------------------
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
TITLE:
- -----------------------------------------------
DATE:
- -----------------------------------------, 1998
NOTE: DO NOT SEND EXISTING NOTES WITH THIS FORM; EXISTING NOTES SHOULD BE SENT
WITH YOUR LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL SO THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE
AGENT WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
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