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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of September 2000
Commission File Number 000-27811
CHARTERED SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING LTD
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Not Applicable
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Republic of Singapore
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
60 Woodlands Industrial Park D
Street 2, Singapore 738406
(65) 362-2838
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b). Not applicable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Other Events
Effective September 28, 2000, Chartered Silicon Partners Pte Ltd, the
Company's subsidiary that is jointly owned with a subsidiary of Agilent
Technologies, Inc. and an affiliate of the Government of Singapore, entered into
a Credit Agreement to borrow up to US$820 million to finance its capital
expenditure requirements. The Credit Agreement and material related agreements
are attached as Exhibits to this Form 6-K and are incorporated herein by
reference.
2. Exhibits
10.1 Credit Agreement dated September 28, 2000 by and among Chartered
Silicon Partners Pte Ltd, the banks on the signature pages thereto,
as Lenders, and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as agent and
security trustee.
10.2 Trust Deed dated September 28, 2000 by and between Chartered Silicon
Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as
security trustee.
10.3 Project Account Charge dated September 28, 2000 by and between
Chartered Silicon Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore
Branch, as security trustee.
10.4 DSRA Account Charge dated September 28, 2000 by and between Chartered
Silicon Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as
security trustee.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunder duly authorized.
Date: September 28, 2000
CHARTERED SEMICONDUCTOR
MANUFACTURING LTD
By: /s/ Chia Song Hwee
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Name: Chia Song Hwee
Title: Senior Vice President/
Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Administrative Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
10.1 Credit Agreement dated September 28, 2000 by and among Chartered
Silicon Partners Pte Ltd, the banks on the signature pages thereto,
as Lenders, and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as agent and
security trustee.
10.2 Trust Deed dated September 28, 2000 by and between Chartered Silicon
Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as
security trustee.
10.3 Project Account Charge dated September 28, 2000 by and between
Chartered Silicon Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore
Branch, as security trustee.
10.4 DSRA Account Charge dated September 28, 2000 by and between Chartered
Silicon Partners Pte Ltd and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, as
security trustee.
