Form 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

Form 6-K

 


 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April 2005

 


 

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 


 

20 Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, The Republic of Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F       X            Form 40-F              

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):              

 

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant 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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YEARLY REPORT

 

(From January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 )

 

THIS IS A TRANSLATION OF THE YEARLY REPORT ORIGINALLY PREPARED IN KOREAN AND IS IN SUCH FORM AS REQUIRED BY THE KOREAN FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY COMMISSION.

 

IN THE TRANSLATION PROCESS, SOME PARTS OF THE REPORT WERE REFORMATTED, REARRANGED OR SUMMARIZED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF READERS.

 

UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE, ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PRESENTED ON A NON-CONSOLIDATED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN KOREA, OR KOREAN GAAP, WHICH DIFFER IN CERTAIN RESPECTS FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE MADE NO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OR QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF THESE DIFFERENCES

 

 

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(All information is presented on a non-consolidated Korean GAAP basis)

 

  1. Overview
  A. Industry
  B. Company

 

  2. Information Regarding Shares
  A. Shareholder list
  B. Voting rights
  C. Dividends

 

  3. Major Products and Materials
  A. Major products
  B. Average selling price trend of major products
  C. Major materials
  D. Price trend of major materials

 

  4. Production & Equipment
  A. Production capacity and calculation
  B. Production performance and working ratio
  C. Investment plan

 

  5. Sales
  A. Sales performance
  B. Sales route and sales method

 

  6. Employees

 

  7. Financial Information
  A. Financial highlights
  B. R&D expense
  C. Domestic credit rating
  D. Remuneration for directors & executive officers in 2004

 

  8. Major Events after December 31, 2004

 

Attachment:

 

1. Korean GAAP Annual Non-consolidated Financial Statements

   

2. U.S. GAAP Annual Consolidated Financial Statements


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1. Overview

 

  A. Industry

 

  (1) Industry characteristics and growth potential

 

  - TFT-LCD technology is one of the most widely used technologies in the manufacture of flat panel displays and the demand for the flat panel displays is growing rapidly. There are high entry barriers due to its technology, capital-intensive characteristics, and the significant investments required to achieve economies of scale, among other factors. There is strong competition between a limited number of players within the industry and production capacity in the industry including ours is being continually increased.

 

  - The demand for LCD panels for Notebook PC & Monitor has been closely related to the IT industry. The demand for LCD panels for TV is growing with the start of HDTV broadcasting and as LCD TV is anticipated to play a key role in the digital display area. In addition, LCD panel markets for applications, such as mobile phones, PDAs, medical applications and automobile navigation systems, among others, are growing steadily.

 

  - The average selling prices of our display panels have declined in general and are expected to continually decline with time irrespective of industry-wide fluctuations as a result of, among other factors, technology advances and cost reductions.

 

  (2) Cyclicality

 

  - The TFT-LCD business has high cyclicality as a capital intensive business. In spite of the increase in demand for products, this industry has experienced periodic volatility caused by imbalances between demand and supply due to capacity expansion within the industry.

 

  - Intense competition and demand growth expectations may result in panel manufacturers investing in manufacturing capacity on similar schedules, resulting in a surge in capacity when production is ramped up at new fabrication facilities.

 

  - During such surges in capacity growth, our customers can exert and have exerted strong downward pricing pressure, resulting in sharp declines in average selling prices and significant fluctuations in our gross margins. Conversely, demand surges and fluctuations in the supply chain can lead to price increases.

 

  (3) Competitiveness

 

  - Our ability to compete successfully also depends on factors both within and outside our control, including product pricing, performance and reliability, successful and timely investment and product development, success or failure of our end-brand customers in marketing their brands and products, component and raw material supply costs, and general economic and industry conditions.

 

  - Core competitiveness includes technology leadership, capability to design new products and premium products, timely investment in advanced fabs, cost leadership through application of large production lines, innovation of process and productivity, and collaborative customer relationships.


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  - Most importantly, cost leadership and stable and long-term relationships with customers are critical to secure profit even in a buyer’s market.

 

  - A substantial portion of our sales is attributable to a limited group of end-brand customers and their designated system integrators. The loss of these end-brand customers, as a result of customers entering into strategic supplier arrangements with our competitors or otherwise, would thus result in reduced sales.

 

  - Developing new products and technologies that can be differentiated from those of our competitors is critical to the success of our business. We take active measures to obtain international protection of our intellectual property by obtaining patents and undertaking monitoring activities in our major markets. It is also necessary to recruit and retain the experienced key staffs and highly skilled line operators.

 

  (4) Sourcing material

 

  - Materials are sourced in-house (color filters) as well as from domestic and overseas vendors. However, the domestic portion has grown due to the active participation of domestic vendors.

 

  - The shortage of raw materials may arise temporarily due to the rapid increase in demand for raw materials from capacity expansion in the TFT-LCD industry.

 

  - We have purchased, and expect to purchase, a substantial portion of our equipment from a limited number of qualified foreign and local suppliers. From time to time, increased demand for new equipment may cause lead times to extend beyond those normally required by the equipment vendors.

 

  (5) Others

 

  - Most TFT-LCD panel makers are located in Asia.

 

a. Korea:    LG.Philips LCD, Samsung Electronics (including Joint Venture between Samsung Electronics and Sony Corporation), BOE-Hydis

 

b. Taiwan: AU Optronics, Chi Mei Optoelectronics, CPT, QDI, etc.

 

c. Japan: Sharp, Hitachi, etc.

 

d. China: SVA-NEC LCD, BOE-OT

 

  B. Company

 

  (1) Business overview

 

  - We started the TFT-LCD business in 1998. We currently operate six fabrication facilities located in Gumi, Korea and three module facilities located in Gumi, Korea and Nanjing, China.


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  - We became the first LCD maker in the world to commence commercial production at a 4th generation fab (P3) in July 2000 and at a 5th generation fab (P4) in March 2002 to meet the demand for large-size monitors.

 

  - We started mass production at our 6th generation fab (P6) in August 2004, which provided us with a full line-up of products and which allows us to meet growing customer demand for LCD TV panels in addition to LCD panels for Notebook PC and Monitor, etc.

 

  - Business area of the company for disclosure is limited to LCD business.

 

  (2) Market shares

 

  - World wide market share of large-size TFT-LCD panels (³10”) based on revenue

 

     2004

    2003

 

Panel for Notebook PC

   19.7 %   19.9 %

Panel for Monitor

   22.7 %   23.4 %

Panel for TV

   19.9 %   26.0 %

Total

   21.0 %   22.5 %

(Source: DisplaySearch Q1 2005)

            

 

  (3) Market characteristics

 

  - Due to the recent high growth in the display appliance market for the flat display format, the scale of the LCD market is growing at a rapid rate, resulting in expansion of the market centered in America, Japan, Europe and China.

 

  (4) New business and forecast

 

  - In March 2004, we broke ground for a new TFT-LCD industrial complex in Paju, Korea, and construction of P7 is currently in progress.

 

  - We plan to commence mass production at P7 with an initial design capacity of 45,000 sheets per month, using 1,950 x 2,250 mm glass, during the first half of 2006. We may expand P7’s capacity to 90,000 sheets per month depending on future market and other conditions. We currently estimate that the construction and build-out of P7, at a capacity of 90,000 sheets per month, will cost approximately W5.3 trillion.


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  (5) Organization chart

 

LOGO

 

- JRD  : Joint Representative Director

 

- CEO : Chief Executive Officer

 

- CFO : Chief Financial Officer

 

- COO : Chief Operating Officer

 

- CTO : Chief Technology Officer

 

2. Information Regarding Shares

 

  A. Shareholder List

 

  (1) Total shares issued : 325,315,700 shares as of Dec. 31, 2004

 

  (2) Principal shareholders and related parties as of Dec. 31, 2004

 

                   

    (Unit: share)

 

Name


   End of Dec. 2003

   Increase/Decrease

   Dec. 31, 2004

   Cause of change

LGE

   72,500,000 (50%)    72,500,000    145,000,000 (44.57%)    Stock split, etc.

Philips

   72,500,000 (50%)    72,500,000    145,000,000 (44.57%)   
    
  
  
    

Total

   145,000,000 (100%)    145,000,000    290,000,000 (89.14%)     

* The number of shares and the ratio have changed due to a stock split on May 25, 2004 (from (Won)10,000 to (Won)5,000), new share issues of 33,600,000 for our IPO on July 23, 2004, and over-allotment option of 1,715,700 shares exercised on Sep. 8, 2004.


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  (3) Shareholders who own 5% or more of our shares as of Dec. 31, 2004

 

 

               (Unit: share )

Name


  

Type of Stock


   Number of shares

  

 

Ratio


 

LGE

   Common Stock    145,000,000    44.57 %

Philips

   Common Stock    145,000,000    44.57 %

Citibank, N.A. *

   ADR    19,143,964    5.88 %
         
  

Total

        309,143,964    95.02 %

* As depositary of the American Depositary Shares

 

  B. Voting rights as of Dec. 31, 2004

 

               (Unit: share )

Description


  

 

Number of shares


 

1.

   Shares with voting rights [A-B]    325,315,700  
     A.    Total shares issued    325,315,700  
     B.    Shares without voting rights    —    

2.

   Shares with restricted voting rights    —    
              

     Total voting right [1-2]    325,315,700  

 

  C. Dividends

 

  (1) Dividends during the recent 3 fiscal years

 

Description


   2004

   2003

   2002

Par value (Won)

   5,000    5,000    5,000

Net income (Million Won)

   1,655,445    1,019,100    288,792

Earnings per share (Won)

   5,420    3,514    996

Retained earning for dividends (Million Won)

   2,963,337    1,307,892    288,792

Total cash dividend amount (Million Won)

   —      —      —  

Total stock dividend amount (Million Won)

   —      —      —  

Cash dividend payout ratio (%)

   —      —      —  

Cash dividend yield (%)

   —      —      —  

Stock dividend yield (%)

   —      —      —  

Cash dividend per share (Won)

   —      —      —  

Stock dividend per share (Won)

   —      —      —  

* Earnings per share are calculated based on par value of 5,000 won.
   (Stock split from par value of 10,000 won to par value of 5,000 won per share as of May ’04)
* Retained earning for dividends is the amount before dividend is made.
* Earnings per share was calculated by net income divided by weighted average number of common stock


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3. Major Products and Materials

 

  A. Major products

 

 

                (Unit: In billions of won)

 

Business area

 

Sales

types


  Items
(Market)


  Specific use

 

Major

trademark


  Sales (%)

TFT-LCD   Commodity/
Product/
  TFT-LCD
(Overseas)
  Notebook, Monitor, TV
Applications Panels,etc.
  LG.Philips LCD   7,298 (90%)
  Service/
Other Sales
  TFT-LCD
(Korea*)
  Notebook, Monitor, TV
Applications Panels,etc.
  LG.Philips LCD   782 (10%)
                   
Total                   8,080
                   

* Local export was included.

 

  B. Average selling price trend of major products

 

(Unit: In thousands of won)

 

Description


   2004

   2003

   2002

TFT-LCD panel

   315    286    315

* Half-finished products of cells type sold to LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing are excluded.

 

  (1) Assumptions for calculations

 

      - Average annual selling price per panel which is 10” or above

 

  (2) Major factors contributing to price fluctuation

 

      - Price change due to fluctuation in market

 

      - Price change due to change in model mix

 

  C. Major materials

 

(Unit: In billions of won)

 

Business area


  

Purchase
types


  

Items


   Specific use

  

Purchase amount

(%)


   Remarks

TFT- LCD

  

Materials

   Back-Light         752.5 (18.5%)    Heesung Electronics Ltd. and etc.
      Glass    LCD Panel
Manufacturing
   732.6 (18.0%)    Samsung Corning Co., Ltd.,
NEG, and etc.
      Polarizer       473.0 (11.6%)    LG Chem and etc.
      Others       2,108.3 (51.9%)     
                   
    

Total

                  4,066.4 (100.0%)     
                   
    


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  D. Price trend of major materials

 

(Unit : Won)

 

Description


   2004

   2003

   2002

Back-Light

   35,800    33,441    36,861

Glass

   76,080    57,488    44,280

Polarizer

   8,256    7,288    7,571

 

  (1) Assumption for calculation

 

      - Average unit price of major raw materials

 

  (2) Major factors contributing to price fluctuations

 

      - Difference between demand and supply, change in size of raw materials and changes in quantity.

 

      - Continuous cost reduction efforts by key vendors.

 

4. Production and Equipment

 

  A. Production capacity and calculation

 

  (1) Production capacity

 

 

(Unit : 1,000 Glass sheets)

 

Business area

  Items

  Business place

  2004

  2003

  2002

TFT-LCD   TFT-LCD   Gumi   6,644   5,280   3,948

 

  (2) Calculation of Capacity

 

  a. Method

 

   Assumptions for calculation

 

  - Based on input production capacity

 

  Calculation method

 

  - Average monthly input capacity for recent three months (4th quarter) × given periods (12 months)

 

  b. Average working hours

 

  - Refer to B-(2)


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  B. Production performance and working ratio

 

  (1) Production performance

 

(Unit: 1,000 Glass sheets)

 

Business area


   Items

   Business place

   2004

   2003

   2002

TFT-LCD

   TFT-LCD    Gumi    6,033    4,715    3,218

 

  (2) Working Ratio

 

(Unit: Hours)

 

Business place(area)


   Maximum working hours
of 2004


 

Real working hours

of 2004


 

Average

working ratio


 

Gumi

(TFT-LCD)

   8,784
(24HR. X 366Days)
  8,784
(24HR. X 366Days)
  100 %

 

  C. Investment plan

 

  (1) Investment in progress

 

(Unit: In billions of won)

 

Business area


   Description

  

Investment

period


  

Investment

Assets


  

Investment

effect


  

Total

investment


   Already
invested


   To be
invested


   Remarks

TFT-LCD

   New /
Expansion,
etc.
   ’04.Q1~    Building/
Machinery,
etc.
   Capacity
Expansion
   6,300    700    5,600    —  

 

  (2) Investment Plan

 

(Unit: In billions of won)

 

Business area


   Project

  

Expected total

investment


   Expected yearly investment

  

Investment

effects


   Remarks

      Assets

   Amount

   2005 (1)

   2006 (2)

   2007 (2)

     

TFT-LCD

   New/
Expansion,

etc.
   Building/
Machinery,
etc.
   4,580    4,580    —      —      Capacity
Expansion
    

LOGO (1) Expected investment in 2005 is subject to change depending on market environment, etc.
   (2) CAPEX during 2006 and 2007 cannot be projected due to industry characteristics.


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5. Sales

 

  A. Sales performance

 

 

(Unit: In billions of won)

 

Business area

 

Sales

types


 

Items

(Market)


  2004

  2003

  2002

TFT-LCD   Products, etc.   LCD   Overseas   7,298   5,053   2,844
      Korea   782   978   674
         
 
 
      Total   8,080   6,031   3,518
               
 
 

 

  B. Sales route and sales method

 

  (1) Sales organization

 

      - Sales departments for Notebook PC sales, Monitor sales, TV sales and applications sales, including sales planning & administration department, under Worldwide Sales EVP.

 

      - Sales subsidiaries in America, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai) perform sales activities in overseas countries and provide technical support to customers.

 

      * There is a production subsidiary in Nanjing, China.

 

  (2) Sales route

 

      - LG.Philips LCD HQ & Nanjing subsidiary ® Overseas subsidiaries(USA/Europe/Japan /Taiwan /Hong Kong/Shanghai) ® System integrators, Branded customers ® End users

 

      - LG.Philips LCD HQ ® System integrators, Branded customers ® End users

 

  (3) Sales method and condition

 

      - Direct sales & sales through overseas subsidiaries

 

  (4) Sales strategy

 

      - To secure stable sales to major PC makers and electronic home appliance makers in world market, and to maintain strong leadership in growing and high value added products such as large monitor market, growing LCD TV market, car navigation market, avionics, medical and FA.


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  - Sales order from end users to overseas subsidiaries è Information to HQ è Scheduling the production plan è Shipping products to subsidiaries è Sales to end users by overseas subsidiaries.

 

6. Employees as of Dec. 31, 2004

 

(Unit : person, year, in millions of won)

 

Sex

  Detail employees

  Total Salary

  Per capita
Salary


  Average
Service Period


  Official
Worker


  Line
Worker


  Others

  Total

     
Male   3,916   3,173   —     7,089   287,303   45   4.1
Female   325   3,261   —     3,586   91,021   31   2.1
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   4,241   6,434   —     10,675   378,324   41   3.5
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

* Director and Executive officers are excluded.

 

7. Financial Information

 

A. Financial Highlights (Based on Non-consolidated, Korean GAAP)

 

(Unit: In millions of won)

 

Description


   2004

   2003

   2002

   2001

   2000

[Current assets]

   2,638,616    1,918,329    806,156    374,198    455,304

¨Quick assets

   2,170,617    1,644,838    463,539    189,708    183,259

¨Inventories

   467,999    273,491    342,617    184,490    272,045

[Fixed assets]

   6,960,077    4,295,753    3,613,748    3,361,220    2,973,535

¨Investments

   409,955    203,343    147,832    128,397    63,386

¨Tangible assets

   6,366,651    3,874,428    3,210,884    2,937,209    2,584,643

¨Intangible assets

   183,471    217,982    255,032    295,614    325,506
    
  
  
  
  

Total Assets

   9,598,693    6,214,082    4,419,904    3,735,418    3,428,839
    
  
  
  
  

[Current liabilities]

   1,900,765    2,044,005    1,117,066    904,952    1,204,805

[Non-current liabilities]

   1,925,286    1,276,045    1,436,775    1,251,713    263,834
    
  
  
  
  

Total Liabilities

   3,826,051    3,320,050    2,553,841    2,156,665    1,468,639
    
  
  
  
  

[Capital Stock]

   1,626,579    1,450,000    1,450,000    1,450,000    1,450,000

[Capital surplus]

   1,012,271    —      —      —      —  

¨Capital reserve

   1,012,271    —      —      —      —  

¨Asset revaluation reserve

   —      —      —      —      —  

[Retained earnings ]

   3,091,674    1,436,229    417,129    128,337    509,940

[Capital adjustment]

   42,118    7,803    D1,066    416    260
    
  
  
  
  

Total Shareholder’s equity

   5,772,642    2,894,032    1,866,063    1,578,753    1,960,200
    
  
  
  
  

Sales revenues

   8,079,891    6,031,261    3,518,289    2,386,617    2,389,712

Operating income

   1,640,708    1,086,517    215,724    D303,646    674,158

Ordinary income

   1,683,067    1,009,731    293,249    D420,342    496,129

Net income

   1,655,445    1,019,100    288,792    D381,603    494,768

[D is minus(-).]        


* For the purpose of comparison, Financial Statements for FY 2003 & 2002 were reclassified according to changes in the Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards.


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  B. R&D Expense

 

(1) Summary

 

(Unit: In millions of won)

 

Account


   2004

    2003

    2002

    Remarks

Direct Material Cost

   170,051     141,614     77,051      

Direct Labor Cost

   58,202     14,421     10,480      

Depreciation Expense

   11,078     6,165     8,722      

Others

   13,874     9,082     5,502      
         

 

 

 

R&D Expense Total

   253,205     171,282     101,755      
         

 

 

 

Accounting Treatment

                      

Selling & Admin. Expenses

   43,095     29,708     24,749      
         

 

 

 

Manufacturing Cost

   210,110     141,574     77,006      
         

 

 

 

R&D Expense / Sales ratio [Total R&D Expense÷Sales for the period×100]

   3.13 %   2.84 %   2.89 %    

* Capex for R&D, Manufacturing Cost for R&D test run, and other R&D related cost are excluded.

 

(2) R&D achievements

 

1) Development of 20.1-inch AMOLED

 

- Joint development of 20.1-inch AMOLED with LG Electronics

 

- Development of world’s largest 20.1-inch wide AMOLED based on LTPS technology

 

2) Development of Copper bus line

 

- Next generation LCD technology to significantly improve brightness, definition and resolution, etc.

 

3) Development of World’s largest size TFT LCD TV (55W)

 

- Stitch Lithography and Segmented Circuit Driving to cope with Large-size LCD Panel

 

- Achievement of High Contrast Ratio and Fast Response Time through new technologies

 

- Application of innovative panel technology to solve the weak point (gravity/touch stains) of large size


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4) Development of Ultra high resolution product (30W)

 

- World’s 1st success in mass production of LCM applying Cu Line(source & gate Area)

 

- Achievement of Ultra high resolution (2560x1600 : 101ppi)

 

  C. Domestic Credit Rating

 

Subject

  Month of Rating

 

Credit

Rating


 

Rating Agency

(Rating range)


Corporate Debenture   Apr. 2004   AA-   Korea Investors Service, Inc. (AAA ~ D)
  May. 2004   AA-   National Information & Credit Evaluation, Inc.
(AAA ~ D)
  Nov. 2004   AA-   National Information & Credit Evaluation, Inc.
(AAA ~ D)
Commercial Paper   Apr. 2004   A1   National Information & Credit Evaluation, Inc.
(A1 ~ D)
  May. 2004   A1   Korea Investors Service, Inc. (A1 ~ D)
  Nov. 2004   A1   Korea Investors Service, Inc. (A1 ~ D)

 

  D. Remuneration for directors & executive officers in 2004

 

Classification


   Salary paid

  

Approved salary at

Shareholders Meeting


  

Per capita average

salary paid


CEO (Bon Joon Koo)

CFO (Ron H. Wirahadiraksa)

Worldwide Sales/EVP (Duke M. Koo)1)

Manufacturing/EVP (Ki Seon Park) 1)

CTO (Budiman Sastra) 1)

Marketing/EVP (Bruce I. Berkoff) 1)

   8.08 billion won    13.4 billion won    1.35 billion won

Outside Director (Bart van Halder)

Outside Director (Ingoo Han)

   45 million won       23 million won

1) Executive officers who are not BOD members
2) Special incentive was included.
3) Company does not pay remuneration to statutory auditors.


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8. Major Events after December 31, 2004

 

(1) Issue of KRW denominated unregistered, non-guaranteed, and unsecured corporate debenture

 

Class of Bonds


   Aggregate Face Value

  

Issue Date


  

Maturity Date


   Coupon Rate

   

Method of

Principal
Repayment


  

KRW

(in million)


          

The 14th
Debenture

   (Won) 400,000    Mar. 21, 2005    Mar. 21, 2010    4.5 %   Bullet payment

 

(2) Entered into a strategic joint venture agreement with Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. in Feb. 2005 to establish a glass J/V, Paju Electric Glass, in Paju, Korea.


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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003


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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Index

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

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Report of Independent Auditors

   1 - 2

Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

    

Balance Sheets

   3

Statements of Income

   4

Statements of Appropriations of Retained Earnings

   5

Statements of Cash Flows

   6 - 7

Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Auditors

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

 

We have audited the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheets of LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related non-consolidated statements of income, appropriations of retained earnings, and cash flows for the years then ended, expressed in Korean won. 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of Korea. 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.

 

In our opinion, the non-consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations, the changes in its retained earnings and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea.

 

As discussed in Note 1 and 14, in July 2004, pursuant to Securities Registration Statement filed on July 16, 2004 with the Korea Stock Exchange, the Company sold 8,640,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of (Won)298,080 million. Concurrently, pursuant to a Form F-1 registration statement filed on July 15, 2004 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company sold 24,960,000 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$748,800 thousand. In September 2004, pursuant to underwriting agreement dated July 15, 2004, the Company sold an additional 1,715,700 shares of common stock in the form of ADSs for gross proceeds of US$51,471 thousand. The Company intends to use the proceeds of these sales to fund the capital expenditures associated with the construction of its seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication plant (“P7”) and other LCD facility in Korea.


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Accounting principles and auditing standards and their application in practice vary among countries. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements are not intended to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of Korea. In addition, the procedures and practices used in the Republic of Korea to audit such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries. Accordingly, this report and the accompanying financial statements are for use by those who are knowledgeable about Korean accounting principles or auditing standards and their application in practice.

 

/s/ Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers

 

Seoul, Korea

January 26, 2005

 

This report is effective as of January 26, 2005, the audit report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the audit report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand that there is a possibility that the above audit report may have to be revised to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Non-consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

   2003

Assets

             

Current assets

             

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

   (Won) 1,274,989    (Won) 449,218

Available-for-sale securities

     15      68

Trade accounts and notes receivable, net (Notes 4, 5 and 19)

     635,903      1,057,366

Inventories, net (Note 6)

     467,999      273,491

Other accounts receivable, net (Notes 4, 5 and 19)

     6,690      12,016

Accrued income, net (Note 4)

     1,470      283

Advance payments, net (Note 4)

     9,793      3,008

Prepaid expenses

     27,905      22,431

Prepaid value added tax

     80,917      82,332

Others (Note 13)

     132,935      18,116
    

  

Total current assets

     2,638,616      1,918,329
    

  

Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 7)

     6,366,651      3,874,428

Long-term financial instruments (Note 3)

     16      16

Equity method investments (Note 8)

     168,039      36,572

Non-current guarantee deposits

     19,070      16,564

Long-term other accounts receivable, net (Note 4)

     —        166

Long-term prepaid expenses

     49,652      35,063

Deferred income tax assets (Note 17)

     173,178      114,962

Intangible assets, net (Note 9)

     183,471      217,982
    

  

Total assets

   (Won) 9,598,693    (Won) 6,214,082
    

  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

             

Current liabilities

             

Short-term borrowings (Note 10)

   (Won) —      (Won) 62

Trade accounts and notes payable (Notes 5 and 19)

     451,755      380,113

Other accounts payable (Note 5 and 19)

     978,501      1,014,745

Advances received

     53      3,909

Withholdings

     4,860      3,991

Accrued expenses (Note 5)

     131,735      125,347

Income tax payable (Note 17)

     74,581      39,553

Current maturities of debentures and long-term debt (Note 11)

     205,139      465,623

Others (Note 13)

     54,141      10,662
    

  

Total current liabilities

     1,900,765      2,044,005

Debentures, net of current maturities and discounts on debentures (Note 11)

     1,707,716      1,154,586

Long-term debt, net of current maturities (Note 11)

     185,632      100,501

Accrued severance benefits, net (Note 12)

     31,938      20,958
    

  

Total liabilities

     3,826,051      3,320,050
    

  

Commitments and contingencies

             

Shareholders’ equity

             

Capital stock (Note 14)

             

Common stock, (Won)5,000 par value per share; 400 million shares authorized ; 325 million shares issued and outstanding (2003 : 290 million)

     1,626,579      1,450,000

Capital surplus (Note 14)

     1,012,271      —  

Retained earnings (Note 15)

     3,091,674      1,436,229

Capital adjustments (Note 16)

     42,118      7,803
    

  

Total shareholders’ equity

     5,772,642      2,894,032
    

  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   (Won) 9,598,693    (Won) 6,214,082
    

  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Non-Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

(in millions of Korean won, except per share amounts)


   2004

    2003

Sales (Notes 19 and 21)

   (Won) 8,079,891     (Won) 6,031,261

Cost of sales (Note 19)

     6,196,624       4,751,387
    


 

Gross profit

     1,883,267       1,279,874

Selling and administrative expenses

     242,559       193,357
    


 

Operating income

     1,640,708       1,086,517
    


 

Non-operating income

              

Interest income

     19,496       6,093

Foreign exchange gains (Note 13)

     152,781       106,365

Gain on foreign currency translation (Note 13)

     155,857       14,427

Gain on valuation of investments using the equity method of accounting (Note 8)

     81,627       —  

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     4,727       2,113

Reversal of bad debt allowance

     —         3,668

Others

     11,136       17,327
    


 

       425,624       149,993
    


 

Non-operating expenses

              

Interest expenses

     49,972       78,850

Foreign exchange losses (Note 13)

     244,256       92,915

Loss on foreign currency translation (Note 13)

     67,571       23,452

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     3,522       1,156

Loss on disposal of accounts receivable

     6,838       5,739

Loss on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     25       308

Loss on valuation of investments using the equity method of accounting (Note 8)

     —         22,369

Loss on redemption of debentures

     —         1,279

Donations

     11,080       705

Others

     1       6
    


 

       383,265       226,779
    


 

Income before income taxes

     1,683,067       1,009,731

Income tax benefit (expense) (Note 17)

     (27,622 )     9,369
    


 

Net income

   (Won) 1,655,445     (Won) 1,019,100
    


 

Ordinary income per share (Note 18)

   (Won) 5,420     (Won) 3,514
    


 

Earnings per share (Note 18)

   (Won) 5,420     (Won) 3,514
    


 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Non-Consolidated Statements of Appropriations of

Retained Earnings years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

(Date of appropriations : March 23, 2005 and March 19, 2004 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively)

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

   2003

Retained earnings before appropriations

             

Unappropriated retained earnings carried-over from prior years

   (Won) 1,307,892    (Won) 288,792

Net income

     1,655,445      1,019,100
    

  

       2,963,337      1,307,892

Appropriation of retained earnings

     —        —  
    

  

Unappropriated retained earnings carried forward to the subsequent year

   (Won) 2,963,337    (Won) 1,307,892
    

  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Cash flows from operating activities

                

Net income

   (Won) 1,655,445     (Won) 1,019,100  
    


 


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

                

Depreciation

     1,206,674       951,997  

Amortization of intangible assets

     44,461       43,856  

Provision for severance benefits

     32,565       19,948  

Loss (gain) on foreign currency translation, net

     (98,606 )     8,816  

Loss on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     25       308  

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

     (1,205 )     (957 )

Loss on redemption of debentures

     —         1,279  

Amortization of discount on debentures

     11,719       11,102  

Loss (gain) on valuation of investments using the equity method of accounting

     (81,627 )     22,369  

Others

     8,680       6,494  
    


 


       1,122,686       1,065,212  
    


 


Changes in operating assets and liabilities

                

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable

     410,219       (713,290 )

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (194,508 )     69,127  

Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable

     5,289       (7,780 )

Increase in accrued income

     (1,187 )     (224 )

(Increase) decrease in advance payments

     (6,785 )     308  

Decrease in prepaid expenses

     8,004       6,686  

Decrease (increase) in prepaid value added tax

     1,416       (64,024 )

Decrease in other current assets

     1,039       7,270  

Decrease in long-term other accounts receivable

     166       864  

Increase in long-term prepaid expenses

     (28,070 )     (7,809 )

Increase in deferred income tax

     (58,217 )     (49,606 )

Increase in trade accounts and notes payable

     73,469       161,182  

Increase in other accounts payable

     29,888       16,632  

Decrease in advances received

     (3,856 )     (22,355 )

Increase (decrease) in withholdings

     869       (2,613 )

Increase in accrued expenses

     11,396       66,447  

Increase in income taxes payable

     35,028       39,553  

Decrease in other current liabilities

     (23,971 )     (125 )

Accrued severance benefits transferred from affiliated company

     1,130       1,308  

Payment of severance benefits

     (8,291 )     (9,828 )

Decrease in severance insurance deposit

     (14,500 )     (8,705 )

Decrease in contribution to national pension fund

     76       146  
    


 


       238,604       (516,836 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

   (Won) 3,016,735     (Won) 1,567,476  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Cash flows from investing activities

                

Proceeds from disposal of long-term financial instruments

   (Won) —       (Won) 3  

Acquisition of equity method investments

     (63,084 )     (21,308 )

Acquisition of available-for-sale securities

     (225 )     (67 )

Proceeds from disposal of available for sale securities

     253       76  

Proceed from non-current guarantee deposits

     731       —    

Payment of non-current guarantee deposits

     (3,238 )     (3,782 )

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     6,092       3,445  

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     (3,771,029 )     (1,379,245 )

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (3,254 )     (469 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (3,833,754 )     (1,401,347 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities

                

Repayment of short-term borrowings

     (62 )     (50,571 )

Repayment of current maturities of long-term debt

     (467,202 )     —    

Repayment of debentures

     —         (496,072 )

Issuance of debentures

     811,171       670,464  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     110,033       100,186  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     1,188,850       —    
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     1,642,790       224,007  
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     825,771       390,136  

Cash and cash equivalents

                

Beginning of the year

     449,218       59,082  
    


 


End of the year (Note 22)

   (Won) 1,274,989     (Won) 449,218  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

1. The Company

 

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated in 1985 under the Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea and commenced the manufacturing and sale of Thin Film Transistor- Liquid Crystal Display (“TFT-LCD”) from 1999. On July 26, 1999, LG Electronics Inc., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (“Philips”) and the Company entered into a joint venture agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company changed its name from LG LCD CO., Ltd. to LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. effective August 27, 1999 and on August 31, 1999, the Company issued new shares of common stock to Philips for the consideration of (Won)725,000 million.

 

In July 2004, pursuant to Securities Registration Statement filed on July 16, 2004 with the Korea Stock Exchange, the Company sold 8,640,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of (Won)298,080 million. Concurrently, pursuant to a Form F-1 registration statement filed on July 15, 2004 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company sold 24,960,000 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$748,800 thousand. In September 2004, pursuant the underwriting agreement dated July 15, 2004, the Company sold an additional 1,715,700 shares of common stock in the form of ADSs for gross proceeds of US$51,471 thousand.

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company’s shareholders are as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares


  

Percentage of

Ownership (%)


LG Electronics Inc.

   145,000,000    44.57

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V.

   145,000,000    44.57

Others

   35,315,700    10.86
    
  
     325,315,700    100.00
    
  

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of its non-consolidated financial statements are summarized below.

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

 

The Company maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea. Certain accounting principles applied by the Company that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. The accompanying financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English from the Korean language non-consolidated financial statements. Certain information attached to the Korean language financial statements, but not required for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows, is not presented in the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Application of the Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards

 

The Korean Accounting Standards Board has published a series of Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards (“SKFAS”), which will gradually replace the existing financial accounting standards, established by the Korean Financial Supervisory Board. As SKFAS No. 2 through No. 9 became applicable to the Company on January 1, 2003, and it adopted these statements in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

Further, as SKFAS Nos. 10, 12 and 13 became applicable to the Company on January 1, 2004, it adopted these Standards in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

As a result of these changes, (Won)57,487 million of non-operating expense has been reclassified to cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2004 (2003 : (Won)27,007 million). These changes had no effect on ordinary income or net income.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers cash on hand, bank deposits and highly liquid marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Sales of manufactured products are recognized when significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods are transferred.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable based on the aggregate estimated collectibility of the receivables.

 

Inventories

 

The Company accounts for inventories under the provision of SKFAS No.10, Inventories.

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using the weighted-average method, except for materials in-transit, which are stated at actual cost using the specific identification method. If the net realizable value of inventory is less than its cost, the carrying amount is reduced to the net realizable value. Any inventory valuation loss is added to the cost of sales.

 

Investments in Affiliates and Other Investments

 

The Company accounts for equity and debt securities under the provision of SKFAS No. 8, Investments in Securities. This statement requires investments in equity and debt securities to be divided into one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale and held-to-maturity.

 

Securities are initially carried at cost, including incidental expenses, with cost being determined using the gross average method. Debt securities, which the Company has the intent and ability to hold to maturity, are generally carried at cost, adjusted for the amortization of discounts or premiums. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest rate method. Trading and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, except for non-marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at cost. Non-marketable debt securities are carried at a value using the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the reasonable interest rate determined considering the credit ratings provided by the independent credit rating agencies.

 

Unrealized valuation gains or losses on trading securities are charged to current operations, and those resulting from available-for-sale securities are recorded as a capital adjustment, the accumulated amount of which shall be charged to current operations when the related securities are sold, or when an impairment loss on the securities is recognized. Impairment losses are recognized in the income statement when the recoverable amounts are less than the acquisition cost of securities or adjusted cost of debt securities for the amortization of discounts or premiums.

 

Investments in equity securities of companies, over which the Company exercises significant control or influence (controlled investees), are recorded using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company records changes in its proportionate ownership of the book value of the investee in current operations, as capital adjustments or as adjustments to retained earnings, depending on the nature of the underlying change in book value of the investee. The Company discontinues the equity method of accounting for investments in equity method investees when the Company’s share of accumulated losses of the investees equals the costs of the investments, and until the subsequent cumulative changes in its proportionate net income of the investees equals its cumulative proportionate net losses not recognized during the periods when the equity method was suspended.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

Differences between the initial purchase price and the Company’s initial proportionate ownership of the net book value of the investee are amortized over less than 20 years using the straight-line method.

 

Unrealized profit arising from sales by the Company to equity method investees is fully eliminated. The Company’s proportionate unrealized profit arising from sales by the equity method investees to the Company or sales between equity method investees is also eliminated.

 

Foreign currency financial statements of equity method investees are translated into Korean won using the basic exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities, and annual average exchange rates for income and expenses. Any resulting translation gain or loss is included in the capital adjustment account, a component of shareholders’ equity.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

The cost of property, plant and equipment includes purchase costs or manufacturing costs, incidental costs directly related to preparing the premises and equipment for use, and the discounted estimated costs to remove, dismantle or restore property, plant and equipment at the end of the estimated useful lives of the related assets when those costs meet the conditions for the recognition of liabilities.

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as described below:

 

    

Estimated useful lives


Buildings

   20 - 40 years

Structures

   20 - 40 years

Machinery and equipment

   4 years

Vehicles

   4 years

Tools, furniture and fixtures

   4 years

 

Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to current operations as incurred. Betterments and renewals, which enhance the value of the assets over their recently appraised value, are capitalized.

 

The Company assesses the potential impairment of property, plant and equipment when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances have made the recovery of an asset’s carrying value to be unlikely. The carrying value of the assets is reduced to the estimated realizable value and an impairment loss is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset and charged to current operations. However, the recovery of the impaired assets would be recorded in current operations up to the cost of the assets, net of accumulated depreciation before impairment, when the estimated value of the assets exceeds the carrying value after impairment.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets, comprising industrial property rights, rights to use electronics and gas supply facilities, rights to use the industrial water facility, and software costs, are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from four to ten years. Research and development costs are charged to current operations when incurred, and are included in operating expenses.

 

The Company assesses the potential impairment of intangible assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances have made the recovery of an asset’s carrying value to be unlikely. The carrying value of the assets is reduced to the estimated realizable value, and an impairment loss is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset and charged to current operations. However, the recovery of the impaired assets would be recorded in current operations up to the cost of the asset, net of accumulated amortization before impairment, when the estimated value of the assets exceeds the carrying value after impairment.

 

Discounts on Debentures

 

Discounts on debentures are amortized over the repayment period of the debentures using the effective interest rate method. Amortization is included in interest expense.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean won at the basic rates in effect at the balance sheet date ((Won)1,035.6:US$1 as of December 31, 2004; (Won)1,194.3:US$1 as of December 31, 2003), and the resulting translation gains and losses are recognized in current operations.

 

Warranty Reserve

 

The Company provides a warranty relating to product defects for a specified period of time after sale. Estimated costs of product warranties are charged to cost at the time of sale and are included in the accompanying balance sheet as a warranty reserve.

 

Accrued Severance Benefits

 

Employees and directors with at least one year of service are entitled to receive a lump-sum payment upon termination of their employment, based on their length of service and rate of pay at the time of termination. Accrued severance benefits represent the amount which would be payable assuming all eligible employees and directors were to terminate their employment as of the balance sheet date.

 

The Company has made deposits to the National Pension Fund in accordance with the National Pension Funds Law. The use of the deposit is restricted to the payment of severance benefits. Accordingly, accrued severance benefits in the accompanying balance sheet are presented net of this deposit.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

Accrued severance benefits are funded through a group severance insurance plan and are presented as a deduction from accrued severance benefits.

 

Sales or Discount of Accounts Receivable

 

The Company sells or discounts certain accounts or notes receivable to financial institutions, and accounts for the transactions as sales of the receivables if the control over the receivables are substantially transferred to the buyers. The losses from the sales of the receivables are charged to current operations as incurred.

 

Derivatives

 

The Company enters into derivative transactions to hedge against financial risks. Derivatives are classified into: cash flow hedges, hedges for fluctuations in fair market value caused by the changes in foreign exchange rates, and those acquired for profit. In case of cash flow hedges, unrealized holding gains and losses are recorded as capital adjustments in the balance sheet. In the case of hedging for fluctuations in fair market value, unrealized holding gains and losses are recorded in the income statement. If the contract expires, the gains and losses from derivative transactions are presented in the income statement in case of hedges for fluctuations in fair market value and are offset against sales in case of cash flow hedging.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities, which represent temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed on such temporary differences, including available net operating loss carry-forwards and tax credits, by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the years when such differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets are recognized when it is almost certain that such deferred income tax assets will be realized. The total income tax provision includes the current income tax expense computed under applicable tax regulations and the changes in the balances of deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the period.

 

Investment tax credits are accounted for by the flow-through method whereby income taxes are reduced in the period the assets giving rise to such credits are placed in service. To the extent such credits are not currently utilized, deferred income tax assets, subject to considerations on their recognition, are recognized for the carry-forward amount.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

3. Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Financial Instruments

 

Cash and cash equivalents, and financial instruments as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

(in millions)


   Annual interest
rate (%) as of
December 31, 2004


   2004

    2003

 

Cash and cash equivalents

                     

Cash on hand

   —      (Won) 7     (Won) 3  

Checking accounts

   —        122       20  

Time deposits

   2.8 - 3.4      1,130,869       376,423  

Passbook accounts in foreign currency

   1.9 - 2.1      143,991       72,772  
          US$ (139 )   US$ (60 )
          JP¥ (43 )   JP¥ (63 )
         


 


            1,274,989       449,218  
         


 


Long-term financial instruments

                     

Guarantee deposit for checking accounts

   0.1 – 0.5      16       16  
         


 


          (Won) 1,275,005     (Won) 449,234  
         


 


 

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, long-term financial instruments represent key money deposits required to maintain checking accounts and accordingly, the withdrawal of such deposits is restricted.

 

 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

4. Receivables

 

The Company’s receivables, including trade accounts and notes receivable, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

     2004

(in millions of Korean won)


  

Gross

amount


   Allowance for
doubtful
accounts


   Discounts on
present
value


   Carrying
value


Trade accounts and notes receivable

   (Won) 636,724    (Won) 821    (Won) —      (Won) 635,903

Other accounts receivable

     7,012      320      2      6,690

Advance payments

     9,892      99      —        9,793

Accrued income

     1,485      15      —        1,470
    

  

  

  

     (Won) 655,113    (Won) 1,255    (Won) 2    (Won) 653,856
    

  

  

  

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)


  

Gross

amount


   Allowance for
doubtful
accounts


   Discounts on
present
value


   Carrying
value


Trade accounts and notes receivable

   (Won) 1,061,336    (Won) 3,970    (Won) —      (Won) 1,057,366

Other accounts receivable

     12,473      383      74      12,016

Advance payments

     3,038      30      —        3,008

Accrued income

     286      3      —        283

Long-term other accounts receivable

     170      2      2      166
    

  

  

  

     (Won) 1,077,303    (Won) 4,388    (Won) 76    (Won) 1,072,839
    

  

  

  

 

As of December 31, 2004, trade bills negotiated through banks but not yet matured, amounted to approximately (Won)410,824 million (2003: (Won)117,991 million).

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

5. Assets and Liabilities Denominated in Foreign Currencies

 

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, excluding those disclosed elsewhere in the accompanying footnotes, are as follows:

 

     2004

   2003

(in millions)


   Korean Won
equivalent


  

Foreign

currency


   Korean Won
equivalent


  

Foreign

currency


Trade accounts and notes receivable

   (Won)605,500    US$
JP¥
EUR
494
1,264
58
   (Won)1,037,591    US$
JP¥
EUR
770
5,443
39

Other accounts receivable

   5,922    US$
JP¥
EUR
1
26
3
   5,332    US$
JP¥
EUR
4
51
—  

Trade accounts and notes payable

   168,182    US$
JP¥
61
10,445
   187,091    US$
JP¥
43
12,247

Other accounts payable

   125,868    US$
JP¥
EUR
13
10,596
4
   89,507    US$
JP¥
EUR
12
6,728
1

Accrued expense

   14,190    US$ 14    18,521    US$ 16

 

6. Inventories

 

Inventories as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Finished products

   (Won) 244,084     (Won) 85,406  

Work-in-process

     112,538       78,450  

Raw materials

     108,221       94,912  

Supplies

     53,133       31,684  
    


 


       517,976       290,452  

Less : Valuation loss

     (49,977 )     (16,961 )
    


 


     (Won) 467,999     (Won) 273,491  
    


 


 

As of December 31, 2004, inventories and property, plant and equipment are insured against fire and other casualty losses up to (Won)26,873,073 million (2003: (Won)16,194,946 million). Additionally as of December 31, 2004, the Company insured directors’ and officers’ liabilities insurance up to US$85 million (2003: nil).

 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Changes in property, plant and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

     2004

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Land

   Buildings

    Structures

    Machinery and
equipment


    Vehicles

    Tools

 

Balance as of January 1, 2004

   (Won) 88,669    (Won) 501,119     (Won) 119,013     (Won) 2,056,822     (Won) 2,587     (Won) 17,751  

Acquisition during the year

     23      8,631       2,019       13,607       2,736       3,622  

Capitalized interest

     55      4,147       —         18,327       —         —    

Depreciation

     —        (33,670 )     (5,824 )     (1,110,015 )     (1,313 )     (9,822 )

Disposal

     —        (88 )     —         (4,766 )     —         (3 )

Transfer

     224,873      337,629       (398 )     2,400,498       30       8,571  
    

  


 


 


 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2004

   (Won) 313,620    (Won) 817,768     (Won) 114,810     (Won) 3,374,473     (Won) 4,040     (Won) 20,119  
    

  


 


 


 


 


Accumulated depreciation

   (Won) —      (Won) 123,929     (Won) 19,985     (Won) 4,255,475     (Won) 3,569     (Won) 43,172  
    

  


 


 


 


 


 

     Furniture and
fixtures


    Construction-
in-progress


   

Machinery-

in-transit


    Other

   Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2004

   (Won) 70,708     (Won) 987,709     (Won) 28,521     (Won) 1,529    (Won) 3,874,428  

Acquisition during the year

     37,106       2,276,579       1,333,467       —        3,677,790  

Capitalized interest

     —         5,412       4,747       —        32,688  

Depreciation

     (46,030 )     —         —         —        (1,206,674 )

Disposal

     (28 )     —         —         —        (4,885 )

Transfer

     19,940       (2,336,664 )     (662,147 )     972      (6,696 )
    


 


 


 

  


Balance as of December 31, 2004

   (Won) 81,696     (Won) 933,036     (Won) 704,588     (Won) 2,501    (Won) 6,366,651  
    


 


 


 

  


Accumulated depreciation

   (Won) 139,789     (Won) —       (Won) —       (Won) —      (Won) 4,585,919  
    


 


 


 

  


 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

     2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Land

   Buildings

    Structures

    Machinery
and
equipment


    Vehicles

    Tools

 

Balance as of January 1, 2003

   (Won) 81,451    (Won) 484,731     (Won) 99,462     (Won) 1,539,593     (Won) 1,884     (Won) 18,479  

Acquisition during the year

     181      2,266       110       18,668       1,546       1,151  

Capitalized interest

     —        —         —         —         —         —    

Depreciation

     —        (25,457 )     (5,398 )     (875,486 )     (843 )     (8,788 )

Disposal

     —        —         —         (2,073 )     —         (355 )

Transfer

     7,037      39,579       24,839       1,376,120       —         7,264  
    

  


 


 


 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2003

   (Won) 88,669    (Won) 501,119     (Won) 119,013     (Won) 2,056,822     (Won) 2,587     (Won) 17,751  
    

  


 


 


 


 


Accumulated depreciation

   (Won) —      (Won) 90,808     (Won) 13,626     (Won) 3,199,798     (Won) 2,403     (Won) 34,117  
    

  


 


 


 


 


 

     Furniture and
fixtures


    Construction-
in-progress


    Machinery-
in-transit


    Other

   Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2003

   (Won) 59,260     (Won) 531,198     (Won) 393,321     (Won) 1,505    (Won) 3,210,884  

Acquisition during the year

     21,692       1,245,358       319,285       —        1,610,257  

Capitalized interest

     —         6,947       2,380       —        9,327  

Depreciation

     (36,025 )     —         —         —        (951,997 )

Disposal

     (60 )     —         —         —        (2,488 )

Transfer

     25,841       (795,794 )     (686,465 )     24      (1,555 )
    


 


 


 

  


Balance as of December 31, 2003

   (Won) 70,708     (Won) 987,709     (Won) 28,521     (Won) 1,529    (Won) 3,874,428  
    


 


 


 

  


Accumulated depreciation

   (Won) 96,441     (Won) —       (Won) —       (Won) —      (Won) 3,437,193  
    


 


 


 

  


 

As of December 31, 2004, the value of the Company’s land, as determined by the local government in Korea for property tax assessment purposes, amounts to approximately (Won)259,230 million (2003: (Won)76,476 million).

 

The Company capitalizes the loss(gain) on foreign currency rate changes and interest expense incurred on borrowings used to finance the cost of constructing facilities and equipment. The total of both the capitalized loss(gain) on foreign currency rate changes and interest expenses for the years ended December 31, 2004 were (Won)32,688 million (2003: (Won)9,327 million).

 

In 2004, net gain on foreign currency translation, arising from foreign currency borrowings, which were deducted from capitalized interest expenses, was (Won)8,597 million. In 2003, net loss on foreign currency translation of (Won)411 million was added to capitalized interest expenses.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

For the year ended December 31, 2004, the effects of capitalized interest expenses on significant accounts in the balance sheet and statement of income are as follows:

 

Balance sheet

 

    

If interest expense is

capitalized


  

If interest expense is

expensed as incurred


   Difference

(in millions of Korean won)


  

Acquisition

cost


   Accumulated
Depreciation


  

Acquisition

cost


   Accumulated
Depreciation


   Acquisition
cost


  

Accumulated

Depreciation


Property, plant and equipment

   (Won) 10,952,570    (Won) 4,585,919    (Won) 10,919,882    (Won) 4,583,854    (Won) 32,688    (Won) 2,065

 

Statement of income

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   If interest expense is
capitalized


   If interest expense is
expensed as incurred


   Difference

 

Depreciation

   (Won) 1,206,674    (Won) 1,204,609    (Won) 2,065  

Interest expense

     49,972      91,257      (41,285 )

Foreign currency translation gain

     155,857      164,454      8,597  

Net income

     1,655,445      1,624,822      (30,623 )

 

8. Equity-method Investments

 

Equity-method investments, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

     2004

(in millions of Korean won)


   No. of shares
owned by the
Company


    Percentage of
Ownership(%)


   Acquisition
cost


   Market or
net asset value


  

Carrying

value


LG.Philips LCD, America

   5,000,000     100    (Won) 6,082    (Won) 7,133    (Won) 7,133

LG.Philips LCD, Germany

   960,000     100      1,252      2,262      2,262

LG.Philips LCD, Japan

   1,900     100      1,088      4,052      4,052

LG.Philips LCD, Taiwan

   11,549,994     100      6,076      10,974      10,974

LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing

   —   1   100      100,071      140,241      140,241

LG.Philips LCD, Hong Kong

   115,000     100      1,736      2,491      2,491

LG.Philips LCD, Shanghai

   —   1   100      596      886      886
               

  

  

                (Won) 116,901    (Won) 168,039    (Won) 168,039
               

  

  

 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)


   No. of shares
owned by the
Company


    Percentage of
Ownership(%)


   Acquisition
cost


   Market or
net Asset value


  

Carrying

value


LG.Philips LCD, America

   5,000,000     100    (Won) 6,082    (Won) 6,840    (Won) 6,840

LG.Philips LCD, Germany

   960,000     100      1,252      568      568

LG.Philips LCD, Japan

   1,900     100      1,088      1,788      1,788

LG.Philips LCD, Taiwan

   11,549,994     100      6,076      5,861      5,861

LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing

   —   1   100      36,987      21,515      21,515

LG.Philips LCD, Hong Kong

   115,000     100      1,736      —        —  

LG.Philips LCD, Shanghai

   —   1   100      596      —        —  
               

  

  

                (Won) 53,817    (Won) 36,572    (Won) 36,572
               

  

  


1 No shares are issued according to the local laws or regulation.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

The details of the equity method valuation for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

     2004

(in millions of Korean won)


   Balance as of
January 1, 2004


   Acquisitions
during the
period


   Gain (loss) on
valuation of
investments by
equity method


   Retained
earnings
adjustment


   Capital
adjustment


   

Balance as of

December 31,
2004


LG.Philips LCD, America

   (Won) 6,840    (Won) —      (Won) 1,582    (Won) —      (Won) (1,289 )   (Won) 7,133

LG.Philips LCD, Germany

     568      —        1,875      —        (181 )     2,262

LG.Philips LCD, Japan

     1,788      —        2,577      —        (313 )     4,052

LG.Philips LCD, Taiwan

     5,861      —        5,898      —        (785 )     10,974

LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing

     21,515      63,084      65,537      —        (9,895 )     140,241

LG.Philips LCD, Hongkong

     —        —        2,843      —        (352 )     2,491

LG.Philips LCD, Shanghai

     —        —        1,315      —        (429 )     886
    

  

  

  

  


 

     (Won) 36,572    (Won) 63,084    (Won) 81,627    (Won) —      (Won) (13,244 )   (Won) 168,039
    

  

  

  

  


 

 

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)


   Balance as of
January 1, 2003


   Acquisitions
during the
period


   Gain (loss) on
valuation of
investments by
equity method


    Retained
earnings
adjustment


   Capital
adjustment


  

Balance as of

December 31,
2003


LG.Philips LCD, America

   (Won) 8,590    (Won) —      (Won) (1,799 )   (Won) —      (Won) 49    (Won) 6,840

LLG.Philips LCD, Germany

     1,368      —        (1,189 )     —        389      568

LG.Philips LCD, Japan

     2,188      —        (639 )     —        239      1,788

LG.Philips LCD, Taiwan

     6,529      —        (856 )     —        188      5,861

LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing

     17,818      18,975      (15,518 )     —        240      21,515

LG.Philips LCD, Hongkong

     —        1,736      (1,770 )     —        34      —  

LG.Philips LCD, Shanghai

     —        596      (598 )     —        2      —  
    

  

  


 

  

  

     (Won) 36,493    (Won) 21,307    (Won) (22,369 )   (Won) —      (Won) 1,141    (Won) 36,572
    

  

  


 

  

  

 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, elimination of unrealized gains or losses in the valuation of investments by the equity method is as follows:

 

     2004

    2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Inventories

    Property,
plant and
equipment


    Total

    Inventories

    Property,
plant and
equipment


    Total

 

LG.Philips LCD, America

   (Won) (1,392 )   (Won) —       (Won) (1,392 )   (Won) (2,433 )   (Won) —       (Won) (2,433 )

LG.Philips LCD, Germany

     —         —         —         (2,178 )     —         (2,178 )

LG.Philips LCD, Japan

     —         —         —         (585 )     —         (585 )

LG.Philips LCD, Taiwan

     —         —         —         (2,480 )     —         (2,480 )

LG.Philips LCD, Nanjing

     16,875       (4,538 )     12,337       (16,650 )     (980 )     (17,630 )

LG.Philips LCD, Hongkong

     (37 )     —         (37 )     (2,017 )     —         (2,017 )

LG.Philips LCD, Shanghai

     (809 )     —         (809 )     (945 )     —         (945 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


     (Won) 14,637     (Won) (4,538 )   (Won) 10,099     (Won) (27,288 )   (Won) (980 )   (Won) (28,268 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

9. Intangible Assets

 

Changes in intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

     2004

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Intellectual
property rights


    Rights for usage
of electricity
and gas supply
facilities


    Rights to
industrial
water facilities


    Software

    Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2004

   (Won) 209,922     (Won) 127     (Won) 4,287     (Won) 3,646     (Won) 217,982  

Acquisition during the year

     3,269       156       6,461       64       9,950  

Amortization

     (41,118 )     (23 )     (855 )     (2,465 )     (44,461 )
    


 


 


 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2004

   (Won) 172,073     (Won) 260     (Won) 9,893     (Won) 1,245     (Won) 183,471  
    


 


 


 


 


Accumulated amortization

   (Won) 243,249     (Won) 56     (Won) 2,412     (Won) 8,468     (Won) 254,185  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

     2003

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Intellectual
property
rights


    Rights for usage
of electricity
and gas supply
facilities


    Rights to
industrial
water
facilities


    Software

    Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2003

   (Won) 246,054     (Won) 126     (Won) 2,775     (Won) 6,077     (Won) 255,032  

Acquisition during the year

     4,783       17       2,006       —         6,806  

Amortization

     (40,915 )     (16 )     (494 )     (2,431 )     (43,856 )
    


 


 


 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2003

   (Won) 209,922     (Won) 127     (Won) 4,287     (Won) 3,646     (Won) 217,982  
    


 


 


 


 


Accumulated amortization

   (Won) 202,134     (Won) 34     (Won) 1,557     (Won) 6,003     (Won) 209,728  
    


 


 


 


 


 

The Company has classified the amortization as part of manufacturing overhead cost. The total amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 amount to (Won)44,461 million (2003: (Won)43,856 million).

 

The details of intellectual property rights as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


  

Description


   2004

   2003

  

Remaining

Period


Intellectual property rights

   Patent relating to TFT-LCD business    (Won) 172,073    (Won) 209,922    5 years

 

The Company expensed research and development costs of (Won)253,205 million (2003: (Won)142,188 million) for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the significant expenses, which are expected to have probable future economic benefits but expensed in the period they are incurred due to the uncertainty in the realization of such benefits, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

   2003

Training expenses

   (Won) 12,319    (Won) 8,009

Advertising expenses

     5,391      1,547

Expenses for foreign market expansion

     7,377      4,913
    

  

     (Won) 25,087    (Won) 14,469
    

  

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

10. Short-Term Borrowings

 

Short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions)

                         

Type of borrowing


   Creditor

   Annual interest
rate (%) as of
December 31, 2004


   2004

   2003

 

USANCE

   —      —      (Won) —      (Won) 62  
                 —      JP¥ (6 )
              

  


               (Won) —      (Won) 62  
              

  


 

11. Long-Term Debt

 

Long-term debt as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consists of the following:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

                     
    

Annual interest
rates (%) as of

December 31, 2004


            

Type of borrowing


      2004

    2003

 

Won currency debentures :

                     

Non-guaranteed, payable through 2009

   3.5 – 6.0    (Won) 1,350,000     (Won) 1,050,000  

Less : Current maturities

          —         (300,000 )

Discounts on debentures

          (33,396 )     (24,834 )
         


 


            1,316,604       725,166  
         


 


Foreign currency debentures :

                     

Floating rate notes, payable through 2007

   3M Libor + 0.6,
3M Libor + 1.0
     416,311       241,249  

Term notes, payable through 2006

   3M Libor +1.0      168,803       361,873  

Less : Current maturities

          (188,997 )     (167,202 )

Discount on debentures

          (5,005 )     (6,500 )
         


 


            391,112       429,420  
         


 


          (Won) 1,707,716     (Won) 1,154,586  
         


 


Won currency loans :

                     

General loans

   5.9 – 6.1    (Won) 117,800     (Won) 58,700  

Foreign currency loans :

                     

General loans

   3M Libor+1.0,
6M Libor+1.2
     85,955       41,801  

Less : Current maturities

          (18,123 )     —    
         


 


          (Won) 185,632     (Won) 100,501  
         


 


 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

As of December 31, 2004, U.S. dollar debentures amounted to US$565 million (2003: US$ 505 million) and U.S. dollar loans amounted to US$83 million (2003: US$35 million).

 

Current maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

(in millions)

 

Type of borrowing


  

Creditor


   Annual interest
rates (%) as of
December 31, 2004


  

2004


   

2003


 
          

Long-term debt in Won currency debentures

   —      —      (Won) —       (Won) 300,000  

Long-term debt in foreign currency debentures

   —      3M Libor + 1.0      188,997       167,202  

Long-term debt in foreign currency loans

        3M Libor + 1.0      18,123       —    
               US$ ( 200 )   US$ ( 140 )

Less : Discounts on debentures

               (1,981 )     (1,579 )
              


 


               (Won) 205,139     (Won) 465,623  
              


 


 

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2004, exclusive of adjustments relating to discounts, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

For the year ending December 31,


  

Won

currency
debentures


   Won
currency
loans


   Foreign
currency
debentures


   Foreign
currency
loans


   Total

2006

   (Won) 200,000    (Won) 29,417    (Won) 188,997    (Won) 18,123    (Won) 436,537

2007

     300,000      39,266      207,120      12,427      558,813

2008

     250,000      39,267      —        12,427      301,694

2009

     600,000      9,850      —        12,427      622,277

2010 and thereafter

     —        —        —        12,428      12,428
    

  

  

  

  

     (Won) 1,350,000    (Won) 117,800    (Won) 396,117    (Won) 67,832    (Won) 1,931,749
    

  

  

  

  

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

12. Accrued Severance Benefits

 

Changes in accrued severance benefits for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Balance at the beginning of the year

   (Won) 56,551     (Won) 43,526  

Actual severance payments

     (8,291 )     (9,828 )

Transferred from affiliated company

     1,161       1,680  

Transferred to affiliated company

     (31 )     (372 )

Provision for severance benefits

     32,565       21,545  
    


 


       81,955       56,551  

Cumulative deposits to National Pension Fund

     (737 )     (813 )

Severance insurance deposit

     (49,280 )     (34,780 )
    


 


Balance at the end of the year

   (Won) 31,938     (Won) 20,958  
    


 


 

The severance benefits are funded approximately 60.1% (2003: 61.5%) as of December 31, 2004, through a severance insurance deposit for the payment of severance benefits, which is deducted from accrued severance benefit liabilities. The beneficiaries of the severance insurance deposit are the Company’s employees.

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company has bank overdraft agreements with various banks amounting to (Won)59,000 million.

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company has a Revolving Credit Facility Agreement with Shinhan Bank and Hana Bank totaling (Won)200,000 million.

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company has agreements with several banks for U.S. dollar denominated accounts receivable negotiating facilities up to an aggregate of US$865 million. The Company has made agreements with several banks in relation to the opening of letters of credit amounting to (Won)140,000 million and US$205 million. The related amounts of negotiated foreign currency receivables outstanding as of December 31, 2004, amounted to (Won)410,824 million (2003: (Won)117,991 million).

 

As of December 31, 2004, in relation to its TFT-LCD business, the Company has technical license agreements with Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. and others. As of December 31, 2004, the Company has trademark license agreements with LG Corporation and Philips Electronics.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

The Company is involved in several legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. In August 2002, the Company filed a complaint against Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Tatung Company and Tatung Co., of America, alleging patent infringement relating to liquid crystal displays and the manufacturing process for TFD-LCDs. Subsequently, the Company filed a complaint against customers of Chunghwa Picture Tubes, which included ViewSonic Corp., Jeans Co, Lite-On Technology Corp., Lite-On Technology International, Inc., TpV Technology and Invision Peripheral Inc. In June 2004, Chunghwa Picture Tubes filed a counter-claim against the Company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California for alleged ownership for certain patent and violation of U.S. antitrust laws. In May 2004, the Company filed a complaint against Tatung Co., parent company of Chunghwa Picture Tubes and ViewSonic Corp., and other claiming patent infringement on rear mountable liquid crystal display devices in United States District of Delaware and Patent country Court in the United Kingdom. The Company filed a complaint against Chunghwa Picture Tubes in American Arbitration Association in connection with the ownership for patent. On May 25, 2004, the Company filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment of properly recorded inventorship in United States District Court for the district of Massachusetts. In January 2005, Chunghwa Picture Tubes filed a complaint for patent infringement against the Company. The Company’s management does not expect that the outcome in any of these legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have any material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to manage the exposure to changes in currency exchange rates in accordance with its foreign currency risk management policy. The use of foreign currency forward contracts allows the Company to reduce its exposure to the risk that the eventual Korean won cash outflows resulting from operating expenses, capital expenditures, purchasing of materials and debt service will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates.

 

A summary of these contracts follows (in millions):

 

Contracting party


   Selling position

  

Buying

position


  

Contract foreign

exchange rate


   Maturity date

HSBC and others

   US$ 1,408    (Won) 1,577,449    (Won)
(Won)
1,038.96:US$1 ~
1,187.00:US$1   
   January 14, 2005 -
December 11, 2005

BNP Paribas and others

   US$ 214    JP¥ 22,655    JP¥
JP¥
100.89:US$1 ~
110.11:US$1   
   January 5, 2005 -
June 24, 2005   

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company recorded unrealized gains and losses on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts of (Won)123,585 million and (Won)35 million, respectively. Total unrealized gains and losses of (Won)68,298 million and (Won)35 million, respectively, were charged to current operations for the year ended December 31, 2004, as these contracts did not meet the requirements for a cash flow hedge. Unrealized gains amounting to (Won)55,287 million, which were incurred relating to cash flow hedges from forecasted exports, were recorded as capital adjustments.

 

The hedged forecasted transactions are expected to occur on December 11, 2005, and the aggregate amount of all deferred gains recorded in capital adjustments, which is expected to be included in the determination of net income within a year from December 31, 2004, is (Won)55,287 million.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded realized exchange gains of (Won)80,306 million (2003: (Won)40,978 million) on foreign currency forward contracts upon settlement, and for year ended December 31, 2004, realized exchange losses amounted to (Won)51,597 million (2003: (Won)16,648 million).

 

The Company entered into cross-currency swap contracts to manage the exposure to changes in currency exchange rates in accordance with its foreign currency risk management policy and to manage the exposure to changes in interest rates related to Floating Rate Notes. These transactions do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting for financial statement purposes. Therefore, the resulting realized and unrealized gains or losses, measured by quoted market prices, are recognized in current operations as gains or losses as the exchange rates change.

 

A summary of these contracts follows (in millions):

 

Contracting party


   Buying position

   Selling position

   Contract foreign
exchange rate


  Maturity date

HSBC

   US$ 600      —      3M Libor   March 4, 2005 -
       —      (Won) 673,480    2.85 – 3.60%   December 11, 2005

 

As of December 31, 2004, unrealized losses of (Won)54,107 million were charged to current operations as these contracts did not meet the requirements for hedge accounting for financial statement purposes.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

14. Capital Stock

 

On March 19, 2004, at their Annual General Meeting, the stockholders approved an increase in the authorized shares from 200 million to 400 million, and a stock split on a 2:1 basis effective May 25, 2004. The number of issued common shares as of December 31, 2004, is 325,315,700 (2003: 290,000,000).

 

In July 2004, pursuant to Securities Registration Statement filed on July 16, 2004 with the Korea Stock Exchange, the Company sold 8,640,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of (Won)298,080 million. Concurrently, pursuant to a Form F-1 registration statement filed on July 15, 2004 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company sold 24,960,000 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$748,800 thousand. In September 2004, pursuant to underwriting agreement dated July 15, 2004, the Company sold an additional 1,715,700 shares of common stock in the form of ADSs for gross proceeds of US$51,471 thousand. The Company intends to use the proceeds from these sales to fund the capital expenditures associated with the construction of its seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication plant (“P7”) and other LCD facility in Korea.

 

Issuances and other movements in common stock in the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

 

(in millions of Korean won)                     

Date of Issuance


  

Type


   Par Value

   Additional
Paid-in Capital


 

January 1, 2003

   Beginning balance    (Won) 1,450,000    (Won) —    

January 1, 2004

   Beginning balance      1,450,000      —    

July 22, 2004

   Issuance of common stock      168,000      1,001,833  

September 7, 2004

   Issuance of common stock      8,579      50,721  
     Stock issuance cost      —        (40,283 )
         

  


Balance as of December 31, 2004

        (Won) 1,626,579    (Won) 1,012,271  
         

  


 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

15. Retained Earnings

 

Retained earnings as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

   2003

Legal reserve

   (Won) 60,086    (Won) 60,086

Reserve for business rationalization

     68,251      68,251

Unappropriated retained earnings

     2,963,337      1,307,892
    

  

     (Won) 3,091,674    (Won) 1,436,229
    

  

 

The Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea requires the Company to appropriate, as a legal reserve, an amount equal to a minimum of 10% of cash dividends paid until such reserve equals 50% of its issued capital stock. The reserve is not available for the payment of cash dividends, but may be transferred to capital stock through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s Board of Directors or used to reduce accumulated deficit, if any, with the ratification of the Company’s majority shareholders.

 

Pursuant to the Tax Exemption and Reduction Control Law, the Company is required to appropriate, as a reserve for business rationalization, a portion of retained earnings equal to tax reductions arising from investment and other tax credits. This reserve was not available for dividends until December 11, 2002 when the related law was abolished, and this may be transferred to capital stock through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s Board of Directors or used to reduce accumulated deficit, if any, with the ratification of the Company’s majority shareholders.

 

The Company’s accumulated deficit amounting to (Won)99,819 million was offset against the reserve for business rationalization in accordance with the approval from the shareholders during a meeting in March 2002.

 

16. Capital Adjustments

 

Capital adjustments as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

Foreign currency translation gain (loss) on the affiliates

   (Won) (13,169 )   (Won) 75

Gain on valuation of derivative instruments

     55,287       7,728
    


 

     (Won) 42,118     (Won) 7,803
    


 

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

17. Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Current income taxes

   (Won) 85,838     (Won) 40,237  

Deferred income taxes

     (58,216 )     (49,606 )
    


 


Income tax expense (benefit)

   (Won) 27,622     (Won) (9,369 )
    


 


 

The income tax effect of temporary differences, including available net operating loss carry-forwards and tax credits, comprising the deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Inventories

   (Won) 7,564     (Won) 4,538  

Investments

     (1,463 )     2,900  

Accounts receivable

     —         1,892  

Other current assets

     (2,158 )     702  

Property, plant and equipment

     24,631       10,934  

Warranty liabilities

     2,619       2,660  

Others

     4,157       (1,178 )

Tax credit carry-forward

     137,828       92,514  
    


 


     (Won) 173,178     (Won) 114,962  
    


 


 

Available tax credits as of December 31, 2004, amounted to (Won)153,142 million. Tax credits can be carried forward up to four or five years under the Corporate Income Tax Law in Korea.

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company’s management concluded that (Won)54,708 million of gain on valuation of investments using the equity method of accounting would not realize within the predictable future period. Accordingly, the Company did not recognize the income tax effect.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

The reconciliations from income before income taxes to income for tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

    2003

 

Income before income taxes

   (Won) 1,683,067     (Won) 1,009,731  

Loss on valuation of inventories

     17,658       (2,835 )

Equity method investments

     (84,703 )     24,577  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     —         8,457  

Translation on adjustment debit or credit

     10,745       1,220  

Depreciation

     36,285       18,382  

Other current assets

     (18,880 )     15,889  

Others

     16,782       15,903  

Net operating loss carry-forward

     —         (163,773 )
    


 


Taxable income

   (Won) 1,660,954     (Won) 927,551  
    


 


 

The statutory income tax rate, including resident tax surcharges, applicable to the Company was approximately 29.7% in 2004 and 2003, and was amended to 27.5% effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2005, in accordance with Corporate Income Tax Law enacted in December 2004.

 

Under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act of Korea, from September 1999, the Company is entitled to an exemption from income taxes in proportion to the percentage of foreign equity for seven years following the registration of each foreign equity investment, and at one-half of that percentage for the subsequent three years.

 

The effective income tax rates applicable to the Company differs from the statutory income tax rate due to temporary differences in recognizing certain income and expenses for financial reporting and income tax purposes, and the tax exemption under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act of Korea. The effective tax rates of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004, is 1.64% (2003: negative 0.93%).

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

18. Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Ordinary income per share is computed by dividing ordinary income allocated to common stock, which is net income allocated to common stock as adjusted by extraordinary gains or losses, net of related income taxes, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

 

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 are calculated as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won, except for per share amount)


   2004

   2003

Net income as reported on the income statements

   (Won) 1,655,445    (Won) 1,019,100

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

     305,453,440      290,000,000
    

  

Earnings per share

   (Won) 5,420    (Won) 3,514
    

  

 

Earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2003, retroactively reflected the effect of the stock split (see Note 14).

 

The number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2003, is not changed, except for retroactively reflected the effect of the stock split, and weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2004 is calculated as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares


   Number of Days
Outstanding


   Weighted Number
of Shares


Beginning number of common shares outstanding

   290,000,000    365    105,850,000,000

Issuance of common stock for cash

   33,600,000    162    5,443,200,000

Issuance of common stock for cash

   1,715,700    115    197,305,500
    
       
     325,315,700         111,490,505,500
    
       

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding :

 

111,490,505,500 ÷ 365 = 305,453,440

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

19. Transactions with Related Parties

 

Significant transactions which occurred in the normal course of business with related companies for years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related account balances outstanding as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are summarized as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   Sales 1

   Purchases1

   Receivables

   Payables

LG Electronics Inc.

   (Won) 569,235    (Won) 149,466    (Won) 97,614    (Won) 29,799

LG Construction

     —        828,844      —        351,093

LG Chem Ltd.

     —        398,433      —        33,393

LG Philips LCD America, Inc.

     712,782      17      66,362      —  

LG Philips LCD Taiwan Co., Ltd.

     1,378,543      13      25,598      —  

LG Philips LCD Japan Co., Ltd.

     886,785      —        28,232      —  

LG Philips LCD Germany GmbH.

     962,702      9      106,693      —  

LG Philips LCD Nanjing Co., Ltd.

     1,731,962      1,260      147,325      217

LG Philips LCD Shanghai Co., Ltd.

     778,449      —        73,203      —  

LG Philips LCD Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

     614,959      —        25,618      —  

LG International Japan Co., Ltd.

     —        1,431,260      —        144,030

LG International HK Co., Ltd.

     49,464      11      7,196      —  

LG International America Co., Ltd.

     —        168,565      —        12,328

LG International Singapore Co., Ltd.

     51,174      1      —        —  

LG International Deutschland GmbH

     —        52,569      —        5,337

LG MRO Co., Ltd.

     —        67,977      —        13,484

LG Micron Ltd.

     —        89,675      —        36,702

LG CNS

     —        64,013      —        3,985

Philips

     2,395      52,265      2,377      4,744

Others

     63,455      148,810      29,752      34,406
    

  

  

  

2004 Total

   (Won) 7,801,905    (Won) 3,453,188    (Won) 609,970    (Won) 669,518
    

  

  

  

2003 Total

   (Won) 5,683,305    (Won) 2,138,351    (Won) 1,041,156    (Won) 797,770
    

  

  

  


1 Includes sales and purchases of property, plant and equipment.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

20. Value Added Information

 

Value added information for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, consist of the following:

 

     2004

(in millions of Korean won)


   Cost of sales

   Selling and
administrative
expenses


   Research and
development
expense


  

Construction-

in-progress


   Total

Salaries and wages

   (Won) 301,676    (Won) 37,955    (Won) 17,259    (Won) 34,404    (Won) 391,294

Severance benefits

     24,023      3,472      1,598      3,472      32,565

Employee fringe benefits

     59,109      5,222      2,679      2,270      69,280

Rent

     1,670      1,435      402      —        3,507

Depreciation

     1,235,532      5,307      7,685      2,611      1,251,135

Taxes and dues

     3,870      1,527      151      105      5,653
    

  

  

  

  

     (Won) 1,625,880    (Won) 54,918    (Won) 29,774    (Won) 42,862    (Won) 1,753,434
    

  

  

  

  

 

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)


   Cost of sales

   Selling and
administrative
expenses


   Research and
development
expense


   Construction-
in-progress


   Total

Salaries and wages

   (Won) 219,008    (Won) 39,347    (Won) 12,010    (Won) 11,530    (Won) 281,895

Severance benefits

     16,458      2,429      1,064      1,594      21,545

Employee fringe benefits

     35,938      2,348      1,350      367      40,003

Rent

     1,054      1,044      382      —        2,480

Depreciation

     985,980      3,625      6,165      83      995,853

Taxes and dues

     2,662      107      127      60      2,956
    

  

  

  

  

     (Won) 1,261,100    (Won) 48,900    (Won) 21,098    (Won) 13,634    (Won) 1,344,732
    

  

  

  

  

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

21. Segment Information

 

The Company operates only one segment, the TFT-LCD division. Export sales represented more than 90% of total sales.

 

The following is a summary of operations by country based on the location of the customers for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

Sales


   Domestic

   Taiwan

   Japan

   America

   China

   Europe

   Others

   Total

2004

   (Won) 781,753    (Won) 1,378,545    (Won) 889,412    (Won) 713,320    (Won) 3,168,641    (Won) 1,049,337    (Won) 98,883    (Won) 8,079,891

2003

   (Won) 977,916    (Won) 519,993    (Won) 345,661    (Won) 417,489    (Won) 2,826,133    (Won) 637,017    (Won) 307,052    (Won) 6,031,261

 

22. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Significant transactions not affecting cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2004

   2003

Other accounts payable arising from the purchase of property, plant and equipment

   (Won)  822,288    (Won)  882,839

 

23. Operating Results for the Final Interim Period

 

Significant operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2004, are as follows:

 

 

(in millions of Korean won, except per share amount)


      

Sales

   (Won)  1,850,826  

Cost of sales

     1,841,238  

Operating income

     (66,551 )

Net income

     35,421  

Earnings per share

     109  

 

24. Approval of Non-Consolidated Financial Statement

 

The financial statements of the Company were approved at the Board of Director’s meeting on January 24, 2005.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

25. Reclassification of prior year financial statement presentation

 

Certain amounts in the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003, have been reclassified to conform to the 2004 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or shareholders’ equity.

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements

At December 31, 2003 and 2004

And for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, 2004


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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    F-2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2004    F-3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, 2003 AND 2004    F-4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, 2003 AND 2004

   F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, 2003 AND 2004    F-6
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    F-7
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS    F-32


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in stockholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles, which as described in Note 2, are generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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, 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 our opinion.

 

/s/ Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers

 

Seoul, Korea

January 26, 2005


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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2003 and 2004

 

(in millions of Korean won, and thousands of US dollars,
except for share data)
   2003

   2004

   (Note 3)
2004


Assets

                    

Current assets

                    

Cash and cash equivalents

   (Won) 504,014    (Won) 1,361,239    $ 1,315,080

Accounts receivable, net

                    

Trade, net

     613,029      461,996      446,330

Due from affiliates

     541,754      427,914      413,404

Others, net

     4,984      64,407      62,223

Inventories

     335,921      804,117      776,850

Deferred income taxes

     11,617      7,743      7,480

Prepaid expense

     23,197      30,233      29,208

Prepaid value added tax

     90,085      95,240      92,010

Other current assets

     21,695      146,040      141,088
    

  

  

Total current assets

     2,146,296      3,398,929      3,283,673

Long-term prepaid expenses

     35,063      49,648      47,964

Property, plant and equipment, net

     3,974,315      6,563,977      6,341,394

Deferred income taxes

     130,654      178,450      172,399

Intangibles, net

     29,260      37,435      36,166

Other assets

     27,399      34,062      32,906
    

  

  

Total assets

   (Won) 6,342,987    (Won) 10,262,501    $ 9,914,502
    

  

  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                    

Current liabilities

                    

Short-term borrowings

   (Won) 159,189    (Won) 483,220    $ 466,834

Current portion of long-term debt

     466,486      212,992      205,769

Trade accounts and notes payable

                    

Trade

     305,464      490,524      473,890

Due to affiliates

     98,058      92,593      89,453

Other accounts payable

                    

Others

     323,714      439,210      424,316

Due to affiliates

     699,712      576,708      557,152

Accrued expenses

     106,608      119,864      115,799

Income taxes payables

     41,406      76,812      74,207

Other current liabilities

     51,613      82,162      79,378
    

  

  

Total current liabilities

     2,252,250      2,574,085      2,486,798

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     1,318,581      1,993,151      1,925,564

Accrued severance benefits, net

     20,965      31,964      30,880
    

  

  

Total liabilities

     3,591,796      4,599,200      4,443,242
    

  

  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

                    

Stockholders’ equity

                    

Capital stock

                    

Common stock : (Won)5,000 par value; authorized 400 million shares; issued and outstanding 290 and 325 million shares at December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004

     1,450,000      1,626,579      1,571,422

Capital Surplus

     —        1,001,940      967,964

Retained earnings

     1,297,355      3,001,042      2,899,277

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     3,836      33,740      32,597
    

  

  

Total stockholders’ equity

     2,751,191      5,663,301      5,471,260
    

  

  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   (Won) 6,342,987    (Won) 10,262,501    $ 9,914,502
    

  

  

 

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

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

(in millions of Korean won, and thousands
of US dollars, except for share amount)

 

   2002

    2003

    2004

    (Note 3)
2004


 

Sales

                                

Related parties

   (Won) 1,795,011     (Won) 2,749,696     (Won) 3,342,602     $ 3,229,255  

Others

     1,771,723       3,348,658       4,982,192       4,813,247  
    


 


 


 


       3,566,734       6,098,354       8,324,794       8,042,502  

Cost of sales

     3,139,012       4,741,592       6,246,240       6,034,431  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit

     427,722       1,356,762       2,078,554       2,008,071  
    


 


 


 


Selling, general and administrative expenses

     129,045       234,519       318,449       307,650  
    


 


 


 


Operating income

     298,677       1,122,243       1,760,105       1,700,421  
    


 


 


 


Other income (expense)

                                

Interest income

     3,603       6,393       19,964       19,287  

Interest expense

     (62,295 )     (83,619 )     (58,049 )     (56,081 )

Foreign exchange gain, net

     119,827       15,015       19,125       18,476  

Others, net

     6,254       1,045       673       650  
    


 


 


 


Total other income (expense)

     67,389       (61,166 )     (18,287 )     (17,668 )
    


 


 


 


Income before income tax expense

     366,066       1,061,077       1,741,818       1,682,753  

Income tax expense

     17,956       54,574       38,131       36,838  
    


 


 


 


Net income

   (Won) 348,110     (Won) 1,006,503     (Won) 1,703,687     $ 1,645,915  
    


 


 


 


Net income per common share

                                

Basic

   (Won) 1,200     (Won) 3,471     (Won) 5,586     $ 5.39  

Diluted

   (Won) 1,200     (Won) 3,471     (Won) 5,586     $ 5.39  

 

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

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

    Common Stock

  Capital Surplus

                 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

  Shares

  Amount

  Additional
Paid-In Capital


  Unearned
Compensation


    Retained Earnings
(Deficit)


  Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


    Total

 

Balance as of December 31, 2001

  290,000,000   (Won) 1,450,000   (Won) —     (Won) —       (Won) (57,258)     418     (Won) 1,393,160  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Comprehensive income :

                                             

Net income

                            348,110             348,110  

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  (1,486 )     (1,486 )
                                         


Total comprehensive income

                                          346,624  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2002

  290,000,000   (Won) 1,450,000   (Won) —     (Won) —       (Won) 290,852   (Won) (1,068)     (Won) 1,739,784  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Comprehensive income :

                                             

Net income

                            1,006,503             1,006,503  

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  1,198       1,198  

Net unrealized gains on derivative, net of tax

                                  3,706       3,706  
                                         


Total comprehensive income

                                          1,011,407  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2003

  290,000,000   (Won) 1,450,000   (Won) —     (Won) —       (Won) 1,297,355   (Won) 3,836     (Won) 2,751,191  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Issuance of Common Stock

  35,315,700     176,579     1,012,271                           1,188,850  

Unearned Compensation

                    (11,923 )                   (11,923 )

Stock compensation expense

                    1,592                     1,592  

Comprehensive income :

                                             

Net income

                            1,703,687             1,703,687  

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  (13,249 )     (13,249 )

Net unrealized gains on derivative, net of tax

                                  43,153       43,153  

Total comprehensive income

                                          1,733,591  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2004

  325,315,700   (Won) 1,626,579   (Won) 1,012,271   (Won) (10,331)     (Won) 3,001,042   (Won) 33,740     (Won) 5,663,301  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


            Capital Surplus

   

Retained Earnings


 

Accumulated Other
Comprehensive

Income


   

Total


 
(in thousands of US dollars) (Note 3)   Common Stock

 

Additional

Paid-In Capital


 

Unearned

Compensation


       
    Shares

  Amount

         

Balance as of December 31, 2003

  290,000,000   $ 1,400,831   $ —     $ —       $ 1,253,362   $ 3,706     $ 2,657,899  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Issuance of Common Stock

  35,315,700     170,591     977,945                           1,148,536  

Unearned Compensation

                    (11,519 )                   (11,519 )

Stock compensation expense

                    1,538                     1,538  

Comprehensive income :

                                             

Net income

                            1,645,915             1,645,915  

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  (12,800 )     (12,800 )

Net unrealized gains on derivative, net of tax

                                  41,691       41,691  
                                         


Total comprehensive income

                                          1,674,806  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


Balance as of December 31, 2004

  325,315,700   $ 1,571,422   $ 977,945   $ (9,981 )   $ 2,899,277   $ 32,597     $ 5,471,260  
   
 

 

 


 

 


 


 

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

 

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LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

(in millions of Korean won, and thousands of US dollars)

 

   2002

    2003

    2004

   

(Note 3)

2004


 

Net income

   (Won) 348,110     (Won) 1,006,503     (Won) 1,703,687     $ 1,645,915  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                                

Depreciation

     948,789       956,997       1,224,118       1,182,608  

Provision for severance benefits

     15,429       19,950       32,584       31,479  

Foreign exchange loss (gain), net

     (78,871 )     3,805       (101,776 )     (98,325 )

Amortization of intangible assets

     4,935       5,406       6,405       6,188  

Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt

     —         1,279       —         —    

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     2,268       36       3,281       3,170  

Amortization of debt issuance cost

     3,969       4,222       4,453       4,302  

Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes assets, net

     16,645       11,786       (43,923 )     (42,434 )

Others, net

     2,460       16,812       (4,365 )     (4,217 )

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

                                

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (156,185 )     (607,480 )     204,970       198,020  

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (146,544 )     62,288       (468,196 )     (452,319 )

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense

     (17,786 )     6,554       6,443       6,225  

(Increase) in prepaid value added tax

     (13,654 )     (69,533 )     (5,155 )     (4,980 )

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

     (3,092 )     9,552       (63,493 )     (61,340 )

Increase in trade accounts and notes payable

     86,022       152,743       181,421       175,269  

Increase in other accounts payable

     57,645       14,286       58,625       56,637  

Increase in accrued expenses

     1,549       66,472       13,635       13,173  

(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities

     (18,335 )     10,161       (9,773 )     (9,442 )
    


 


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,053,354       1,671,839       2,742,941       2,649,929  
    


 


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                                

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

                                

Purchase from related parties

     (813,056 )     (1,186,909 )     (2,346,297 )     (2,266,735 )

Purchase from others

     (303,885 )     (251,321 )     (1,539,353 )     (1,487,154 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

     311       3,450       6,156       5,947  

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (176 )     (5,204 )     (7,884 )     (7,617 )

Others, net

     (9,268 )     (12,715 )     (5,380 )     (5,196 )
    


 


 


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,126,074 )     (1,452,699 )     (3,892,758 )     (3,760,755 )
    


 


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                                

Proceeds from (repayment on) short-term borrowings

     (38,647 )     (114,878 )     324,032       313,044  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     283,740       832,573       968,802       935,950  

Repayment on long-term debt

     (144,242 )     (496,072 )     (467,202 )     (451,359 )

Repayment of capital lease obligation

     (9,547 )     —         —         —    

Payment of debt issuance cost

     (915 )     (6,846 )     (5,716 )     (5,522 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     —         —         1,229,133       1,187,453  

Payment of stock issuance cost

     —         —         (40,283 )     (38,917 )
    


 


 


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     90,389       214,777       2,008,766       1,940,649  
    


 


 


 


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (107 )     (209 )     (1,724 )     (1,666 )
    


 


 


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     17,562       433,708       857,225       828,157  

Cash and cash equivalents:

                                

Beginning of year

     52,744       70,306       504,014       486,923  
    


 


 


 


End of year

   (Won) 70,306     (Won) 504,014     (Won) 1,361,239     $ 1,315,080  
    


 


 


 


 

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

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

1. Organization and Nature of Business

 

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Displays (“TFT-LCD”) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) and multinational corporations.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (“LPL”) and its consolidated subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company”).

 

Formation

 

LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1985 in the Republic of Korea under the original name of LG Soft, Ltd. and until December 31, 1998 was entirely devoted to the development and marketing of software.

 

As part of a restructuring of the LG Group of companies, LG Soft, Ltd. changed its name to LG LCD Co., Ltd. in November 1998 and subsequently in December 1998, LG LCD Co., Ltd. acquired the assets and liabilities of the TFT-LCD businesses of LG Electronics Inc. (“LGE”) and LG Semicon Inc. (“LGS”). The transfer of assets and liabilities from LGE to LG LCD Co., Ltd. was recorded at historical book values as LG LCD Co. Ltd. was a 100% owned subsidiary of LGE. The assets and liabilities of LGS were transferred to LG LCD Co. Ltd. at fair value based on an independent valuation.

 

On July 26th, 1999, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (“Philips”) and LGE entered into a joint venture agreement. Effective August 27, 1999 LG LCD Co., Ltd. changed its name to LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd. and on August 31, 1999 LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. issued a total of 145,000,000 previously unissued shares of common stock to Philips in exchange for a contribution of approximately (Won)1,127,000 million to LGE and (Won)725,000 million directly to the Company.

 

In July 2004, pursuant to a Securities Registration Statement filed on July 16, 2004 with the Korea Exchange, the Company sold 8,640,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of (Won)298,080 million. Concurrently, pursuant to a Form F-1 registration statement filed on July 15, 2004 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company sold 24,960,000 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$748,800 thousand ((Won)871,753 million). In September 2004, pursuant to the underwriting agreement dated July 15, 2004, the Company sold an additional 1,715,700 shares of common stock in the form of ADSs for gross proceeds of US$51,471 thousand ((Won)59,300 million).

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company’s shareholders are as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares


  

Percentage of

Ownership (%)


LG Electronics Inc.

   145,000,000    44.57

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V.

   145,000,000    44.57

Others

   35,315,700    10.86
    
  
     325,315,700    100.00
    
  

 

The Company’s subsidiaries are as follow:

 

          Percentage of Ownership (%)

Subsidiaries


   Country of
Incorporation


   2002

   2003

   2004

LG.Philips LCD America, Inc.

   US    100    100    100

LG.Philips LCD Japan Co., Ltd.

   Japan    100    100    100

LG.Philips LCD Germany GmbH

   Germany    100    100    100

LG.Philips LCD Taiwan Co., Ltd.

   Taiwan    100    100    100

LG.Philips LCD Nanjing Co., Ltd.

   China    100    100    100

LG.Philips LCD Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

   China    —      100    100

LG.Philips LCD Shanghai Co., Ltd.

   China    —      100    100

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances with the consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the allowance for uncollectable accounts receivables, warranty accrual and deferred tax valuation allowance. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Translation of Foreign Currencies

 

The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s subsidiary in Nanjing, China are measured using the Chinese Renminbi as its functional currency, the other overseas subsidiaries use the US dollar, and the Korean parent company uses the Korean Won as its functional currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are translated to Korean Won using the current exchange rate method. All the assets and liabilities are translated to Korean Won at the end-of-period exchange rates. Capital accounts are translated using historical exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates. Translation adjustments arising from differences in exchange rates from period to period are included in the cumulative translation adjustment account in other comprehensive income of stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included as a component of other income (expense).

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments, including time deposits and short-term bonds which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and have an original maturity of three months or less.

 

Accounts Receivable Securitization

 

The Company has an accounts receivable securitization program whereby the Company sells receivables in securitization transactions and retains a subordinated interest and servicing rights to those receivables. The Company accounts for the program under the FASB’s Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.140 (“SFAS 140”), “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities”. The gain or loss on sales of receivables is determined at the date of transfer based upon the relative fair value of the assets sold and the interests retained. The Company estimates fair value based on the present value of future expected cash flows using management’s best estimates of the key assumptions, including collection period and discount rates.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the aggregate estimated collectibility of its accounts receivable.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on an average-cost basis, except for the cost of finished products carried by certain subsidiary companies, which is determined on a moving-average cost basis.

 

Lease Transactions

 

Assets leased under capital leases are recorded at cost as property, plant and equipment and depreciated on a straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. In addition, aggregate lease payments are recorded as obligations under capital leases, net of accrued interest as determined by the total lease payments in excess of the cost of the leased machinery and equipment. Accrued interest is amortized over the lease period using the effective- interest rate method.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Tools, furniture and fixtures acquired under operating lease agreements are not included in property, plant and equipment. Rather, the related lease rentals are charged to expense when incurred.

 

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 following estimated useful lives.

 

Buildings

   20 ~ 40 years

Machinery, equipment and vehicles

   4 ~ 8 years

Tools, furniture and fixtures

   3 ~ 5 years

 

Significant renewals and additions are capitalized at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

The Company capitalizes interest on borrowings during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the underlying assets and is amortized over the useful lives of the assets. Total interest expense incurred amounted to (Won)71,742 million, (Won)91,524 million and (Won)95,553 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, of which, approximately (Won)9,447 million, (Won)7,905 million and (Won)37,504 million, respectively, was capitalized.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets, comprising intellectual property rights (including patents and technology related to the TFT production process and the like), privileges for the industrial water facility, and purchased software, are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives.

 

Intellectual property rights

   5 ~10 years

Privilege for industrial water facilities

   10 years

Purchased software

   4 years

Others

   10 years

 

Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets and intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. When the aggregate undiscounted future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized, based on the fair value of the asset.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Accrued Severance Benefits

 

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 Company, based on their length of service and rate of pay at the time of termination. Accrued severance benefits are estimated assuming all eligible employees were to terminate their employment at the balance sheet date. The annual severance benefits expense charged to operations is calculated based on the net change in the accrued severance benefits payable at the balance sheet date, plus the actual payments made during the year.

 

The contributions to the national pension fund made under the National Pension Plan and the severance insurance deposit are deducted from accrued severance benefit liabilities. Contributed amounts are refunded from the National Pension Plan and the insurance company to employees on their retirement.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues from the sale of the Company’s products are recognized when : i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, ii) delivery has occurred to the customers, iii) the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable and iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.

 

The Company generally enters into long term formal master sales agreements with its significant customers. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company does not offer any form of price protection or a returns policy, however the Company provides basic limited warranties with its products.

 

For domestic customers, title transfer of the Company’s product and risk of loss generally occurs on delivery and acceptance at the customers’ premises, at which point revenue is recognized. For overseas customers, the Company dispatches goods by common carrier, whereby risk of loss and the transfer of title to the customer occurs at the point of shipping and these revenues are recognized as the goods are shipped.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Certain costs incurred in connection with the purchase of equipment and facilities used in the Company’s research and development activities are capitalized into property, plant and equipment, to the extent that they have alternative future uses. All other research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The Company has expensed (Won)117,613 million, (Won)171,387 million and (Won)255,327 million during the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, for research and development costs which are included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. These research and development expenses included depreciation cost of equipment and facilities used specifically for research and development activities amounting to (Won)11,685 million, (Won)8,987 million and (Won)11,078 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

The Company includes shipping and handling costs in selling, general and administrative costs. Shipping and handling costs for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, amounted to (Won)29,412 million, (Won)66,900 million and (Won)94,559 million, respectively.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 amounted to (Won)3,656 million, (Won)1,697 million and (Won)5,524 million, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities created by temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed on such temporary differences, including available net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the years when such differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets to the extent that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized. The total income tax provision includes current tax expenses under applicable tax regulations and the change in the balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

Investment 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 amount carried forward.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

All derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized periodically in income or stockholders’ equity (as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income), depending on whether the derivative financial instrument qualifies as a cash flow hedge.

 

At the time the company designates a hedging relationship, it defines the method it will use to assess the hedge’s effectiveness in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or offsetting cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged.

 

The Company formally documents all hedging relationships between the derivatives designated as hedges and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various hedging activities. The Company links all hedges that are designated as cash flow hedges to the specific forecasted transaction. The Company also assesses, both at the inception of the hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives designated as hedges are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of hedged items. When it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, the Company discontinues hedge accounting.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The derivatives designated as cash flow hedges include foreign exchange forward contracts, which are used for reducing the risk arising from the changes in anticipated cash flow from expected transactions in foreign currency.

 

Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and effective as cash flow hedges for forecasted transactions are initially recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion are recognized in current period earnings.

 

The derivatives designated for trading comprise cross-currency swap contracts and foreign exchange forward contracts. Such contracts are marked-to-market with changes in value, including premiums paid or received, recognized in other income (expense) as foreign exchange gain (loss).

 

Deferred Bond Issuance Costs

 

Costs that are directly related to the issuance of bonds are capitalized and amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest rate method.

 

Warranty Reserve

 

The Company records warranty liabilities for the estimated costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty. This warranty covers defective products and is normally applicable for eighteen months from the date of purchase. These liabilities are accrued when product revenues are recognized. Warranty costs primarily include raw materials and labor costs. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include historical and anticipated rate of warranty claims on those repairs and cost per claim to satisfy the Company’s warranty obligation. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, the Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, trade and notes receivable, short-term borrowings, notes and accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities, approximate fair value, due to their short term maturities. The Company estimates the fair values of its long-term debt, including the current portion, based on either the market value or the discounted amounts of future cash flows using the Company’s current incremental debt rates for similar liabilities. The fair values of derivative instruments are estimated based on market quotations.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2004, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments”. EITF 03-1 includes new guidance for evaluating and recording impairment losses on debt and equity investments, as well as new disclosure requirements for investments that are deemed to be temporarily impaired. In September 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position EITF 03-1-1, which delays the effective date until additional guidance is issued for the application of the recognition and measurement provisions of EITF 03-1 to investments in securities that are impaired; however, the disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods ending after June 15, 2004. Once the FASB reaches a final decision on the measurement and recognition provisions, the Company will evaluate the impact of the adoption of EITF 03-1.

 

In November 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 151, “Inventory Costs — an amendment of ARB No. 43” (“FAS 151”), which is the result of its efforts to converge U.S. accounting standards for inventories with International Accounting Standards. FAS No. 151 requires idle facility expenses, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage) costs to be recognized as current-period charges. It also requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. FAS No. 151 will be effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 123 (Revised), “Share Based Payment”, that requires companies to expense the value of employee stock options and similar awards for interim and annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005 and applies to all outstanding and unvested stock-based awards at a company’s adoption date. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets”, an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29. Statement 153 addresses the measurement of exchanges of nonmonetary assets and redefines the scope of transactions that should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. Statement 153 is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company does not believe adoption of Statement 153 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

3. United States Dollar Amounts

 

The Company operates primarily in Korea and its financial accounting records are maintained in Korean Won. These translations should not be construed as a representation that the Korean Won amounts shown could be converted, realized or settled in US dollars at this or any other rate. The US dollar amounts are provided herein as supplemental information solely for the convenience of the reader. Korean Won amounts are expressed in US dollars at the rate of (Won)1,035.1 : US$1, the US Federal Reserve Bank of New York noon buying exchange rate in effect on December 31, 2004. The US dollar amounts are unaudited and are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in either Korea or the United States of America.

 

4. Accounts Receivable

 

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Trade

   (Won) 624,668     (Won) 465,066  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     541,754       427,914  

Others

     5,377       64,755  
    


 


       1,171,799       957,735  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (12,032 )     (3,418 )
    


 


     (Won) 1,159,767     (Won) 954,317  
    


 


 

Trade accounts pledged as collateral related to short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 amounted to approximately (Won)15,150 million (US$12,686 thousand).

 

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to approximately (Won)102,841 million (US$86,109 thousand) and (Won)410,824 million (US$369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand), respectively.

 

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US$300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million in the year ended December 31, 2004. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.11 % per annum. At December 31, 2004, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

5. Inventories

 

Inventories comprise the following at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

   2004

Finished products

   (Won) 122,263    (Won) 511,008

Work in process

     88,744      124,356

Raw materials

     124,914      168,753
    

  

     (Won) 335,921    (Won) 804,117
    

  

 

6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Derivatives for cash flow hedge

 

During the year ended December 31, 2002, there were no derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, and during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, five and thirteen foreign currency forward contracts were designated as cash flow hedges, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, these cash flow hedges were fully effective and changes in the fair value of the derivatives, of (Won)4,352 million and (Won)55,287 million, were recorded in other comprehensive income. The deferred gains of (Won)55,287 million for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

 

Derivatives for trading

 

For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, the Company recorded realized exchange gains of (Won)37,446 million, (Won)40,978 million and (Won)80,306 million and realized exchange losses of (Won)7,753 million, (Won)16,648 million and (Won)51,597million, respectively, on derivative contracts designated for trading upon settlement.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, the Company recorded unrealized gains of (Won)11,289 million, (Won)9,314 million and (Won)68,298 million and unrealized losses of (Won)125 million, (Won)10,662 million and (Won)54,142 million, respectively, relating to these derivative contracts designated for trading.

 

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment comprise the following at December 31 :

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Land

   (Won) 87,130     (Won) 313,053  

Buildings

     826,063       1,216,471  

Machinery, equipment and vehicles

     5,404,314       7,822,364  

Tools, furniture and fixtures

     258,647       335,180  

Machinery-in-transit

     30,523       705,906  

Construction-in-progress

     992,661       956,642  
    


 


       7,599,338       11,349,616  

Accumulated depreciation

     (3,625,023 )     (4,785,639 )
    


 


Property, plant and equipment, net

   (Won) 3,974,315     (Won) 6,563,977  
    


 


 

Operating Leases

 

Rental expenses of certain machinery and equipment held under operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were (Won)780 million, (Won)673 million and (Won)1,304 million, respectively. The minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

    

For the years ended December 31,

      

2005

   (Won) 1,406

2006

     1,000

2007

     122

2008

     25

2009

     —  
    

Total minimum future rentals

   (Won) 2,553
    

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

8. Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets comprised the following at December 31:

 

     2003

 

(In millions of Korean won)

 

  

Intellectual

property rights


   

Purchased

Software


   

Privileges for

industrial water

facilities


    Others

    Total

 

Acquisition cost

   (Won) 24,641     (Won) 14,384     (Won) 5,844     (Won) 683     (Won) 45,552  

Accumulated amortization

     (7,937 )     (6,243 )     (1,557 )     (555 )     (16,292 )
    


 


 


 


 


Intangible assets, net

   (Won) 16,704     (Won) 8,141     (Won) 4,287     (Won) 128     (Won) 29,260  
    


 


 


 


 


     2004

 

(In millions of Korean won)

 

  

Intellectual

property rights


   

Purchased

Software


   

Privileges for

industrial water

facilities


    Others

    Total

 

Acquisition cost

   (Won) 27,909     (Won) 19,080     (Won) 12,305     (Won) 838     (Won) 60,132  

Accumulated amortization

     (10,412 )     (9,295 )     (2,412 )     (578 )     (22,697 )
    


 


 


 


 


Intangible assets, net

   (Won) 17,497     (Won) 9,785     (Won) 9,893     (Won) 260     (Won) 37,435  
    


 


 


 


 


 

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 amounted to (Won)4,935 million, (Won)5,406 million and (Won)6,405 million, respectively.

 

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

    

For the years ended December 31,

      

2005

   (Won) 6,393

2006

     5,092

2007

     5,092

2008

     5,092

2009

     4,329

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

9. Short-Term Borrowings

 

Short-term borrowings comprise the following at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

   2004

Loans, principally from banks:

             

with weighted-average interest rate of 1.80%

   (Won) 159,189    (Won) —  

with weighted-average interest rate of 3.40%

     —        483,220
    

  

     (Won) 159,189    (Won) 483,220
    

  

 

10. Long-Term Debt

 

Long-term debt comprise the following at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

   2004

Won denominated Loans :

             

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2006 to 2008 with interest rate of 5.9% per annum

   (Won) 58,700    (Won) 58,700

Unsecured loans, representing obligation principally to banks:

             

Due 2006 to 2009 with interest rate of 6.1% per annum

     —        59,100

Unsecured bond with interest rate ranging from 5.0% to 7.0%, due 2004 to 2008, net of unamortized discount

     1,026,367      —  

Unsecured bond with interest rate ranging from 3.5 % to 6.0%, due 2006 to 2009, net of unamortized discount

     —        1,320,317
    

  

       1,085,067      1,438,117
    

  

U.S. Dollar denominated Loans :

             

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2005 to 2008 with interest rate ranging from 1.6% to 1.9% per annum

     40,647      —  

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2005 to 2009 with interest ranging from 3.2% to 3.3% per annum

     —        78,706

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2005 to 2006 with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.2% per annum

     41,801      —  

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2005 to 2006 with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.0% per annum

     —        36,246

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

             

Due 2007 to 2010 with interest rate of 6M Lobor+1.2% per annum

     —        49,709

Unsecured bond with interest rate of 6M Libor +1.1%, due 2004, net of unamortized discount

     167,202      —  

Unsecured bond with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.2%, due 2005 to 2006

     241,249      —  

Unsecured bond with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.0%, due 2005 to 2006

     —        209,191

Unsecured Term Notes with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.2%, due 2005 to 2006

     194,671      —  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Unsecured Term Notes with interest rate of 3M Libor+1.0%, due 2005 to 2006

     —         168,803  

Unsecured bond with interest rate of 3M Lobor+0.6%, due 2007

     —         207,120  
    


 


       685,570       749,775  
    


 


Chinese Renminbi denominated Loans :

                

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

                

Due 2008 with interest rate of 5.0% per annum

     14,430       —    

Unsecured loans, representing obligations principally to banks:

                

Due 2008 with interest rate ranging from 5.0% to 5.5% per annum

     —         18,251  
    


 


Less : Current portion

     (466,486 )     (212,992 )
    


 


     (Won) 1,318,581     (Won) 1,993,151  
    


 


 

Unsecured long-term debts are subject to various restrictive covenants. Typically, these covenants include restrictions on the debt to equity ratio, debt coverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, total debt limits, earnings before interest, tax and depreciation requirements and other similar financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with these financial covenants during all periods presented.

 

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2004 were as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   Won
denominated
Loans


   US Dollar
denominated
Loans


   Chinese
Renminbi
denominated
Loans


   Total

For the years ending December 31,

                           

2006

   (Won) 229,417    (Won) 218,864    (Won) —      (Won) 448,281

2007

     339,266      231,291      —        570,557

2008

     289,267      42,439      18,251      349,957

2009

     609,850      31,762      —        641,612

2010

     —        12,427      —        12,427
    

  

  

  

     (Won) 1,467,800    (Won) 536,783    (Won) 18,251    (Won) 2,022,834
    

  

  

  

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

11. Accrued Severance Benefits

 

Accrued severance benefits were as follows as of December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Balance at beginning of year

   (Won) 43,532     (Won) 56,558  

Provisions for severance benefits

     21,544       32,584  

Transferred from affiliated companies

     1,680       1,130  

Actual severance payments

     (10,198 )     (8,291 )
    


 


       56,558       81,981  
    


 


Cumulative Deposits to National Pension Fund

     (813 )     (737 )

Balance of the severance insurance deposits

     (34,780 )     (49,280 )
    


 


Balance at end of year

   (Won) 20,965     (Won) 31,964  
    


 


 

The severance benefits are funded approximately 61% and 60% as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively, through severance insurance deposits for the payment of severance benefits, and the account is deducted from accrued severance benefit liabilities. The beneficiaries of the severance insurance deposit are the Company’s employees.

 

Severance insurance deposits comprise cash deposits placed with Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Lucky Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and Daehan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 and these deposits accumulated interest at an average rate of 4.8% and 4.3%, for Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd., 4.4% and 4.3%, for Lucky Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and 4.8% and 4.3%, for Daehan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

 

The Company expects to pay the following future benefits to its employees upon their normal retirement age:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

    

For the years ended December 31,

      

2005

   (Won) —  

2006

     —  

2007

     115

2008

     86

2009

     49

2010

     202

2011

     813

2012

     1,763

2013

     2,052

2014

     2,930

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The above amounts were determined based on the employees’ current salary rates and the number of service years that will be accumulated upon their retirement date. These amounts do not include amounts that might be paid to employees that will cease working with the Company before their normal retirement age.

 

12. Income Taxes

 

Income before income taxes and tax provision comprises the following :

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2002

   2003

    2004

 

Income before income taxes :

                       

Domestic

   (Won) 360,083    (Won) 1,051,579     (Won) 1,693,182  

Foreign subsidiaries

     5,983      9,498       48,636  
    

  


 


     (Won) 366,066    (Won) 1,061,077     (Won) 1,741,818  
    

  


 


Income taxes-Current :

                       

Domestic

   (Won) —      (Won) 40,238     (Won) 85,838  

Foreign subsidiaries

     1,312      3,196       3,997  
    

  


 


       1,312      43,434       89,835  
    

  


 


Income taxes-Deferred :

                       

Domestic

     15,285      12,022       (52,583 )

Foreign subsidiaries

     1,359      (882 )     879  
    

  


 


       16,644      11,140       (51,704 )
    

  


 


Total income taxes

   (Won) 17,956    (Won) 54,574     (Won) 38,131  
    

  


 


 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities at December 31, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Current deferred income tax asset

                

Accounts receivable

   (Won) 5,701     (Won) 2,170  

Inventories

     7,809       6,976  

Others

     (1,247 )     7,024  
    


 


Net deferred income tax assets, including other comprehensive income related deferred tax asset

     12,263       16,170  

Less : Other comprehensive income related deferred tax assets

     (646 )     (8,427 )
    


 


Current deferred income tax asset

   (Won) 11,617     (Won) 7,743  
    


 


Non-Current

                

Intangible asset

   (Won) 34,462     (Won) 30,179  

Tax credit carryforward

     92,514       137,828  

Long term loan and debenture

     (1,768 )     (706 )

Property, plant and equipment

     2,726       11,857  

Others

     2,720       (708 )
    


 


Non-Current deferred income tax asset

   (Won) 130,654     (Won) 178,450  
    


 


 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company has available unused investment tax credits of (Won)137,828 million, which may be applied against future income tax amounts through 2009.

 

Realization of the future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including the Company’s ability to generate taxable income within the period during which the temporary differences reverse, the outlook for the Korean economic environment, and the overall future industry outlook. Management periodically considers these factors in reaching its conclusion, and has determined that no valuation allowance was required as of December 31, 2003 and 2004.

 

Under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act of Korea, from September 1999, the Company is entitled to an exemption from income taxes in proportion to the percentage of foreign equity for seven years following the registration of each foreign equity investment, and at one-half of that percentage for the subsequent three years through 2008.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Aggregate tax benefits and tax effect per share from tax exemption for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:

 

(in millions, except for per share amount)

 

   2002

   2003

   2004

Benefit from tax exemption

   (Won) 54,361    (Won) 153,587    (Won) 239,605

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

     290      290      305
    

  

  

Effect per share (Korean Won)

   (Won) 187    (Won) 529    (Won) 785
    

  

  

 

The statutory income tax rate, including tax surcharges, applicable to the Company was approximately 29.7% in 2002. The statutory income tax rate was amended to 27.5% effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2005 in accordance with the Corporate Income Tax Law enacted in December 2003. Accordingly, deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 were calculated based on the enacted rate of 27.5%.

 

Taxes are calculated for each individual entity in the group. As a result, losses incurred by subsidiaries cannot be offset against profits earned by the parent company. Taxes on the operating profit differ from the theoretical amount that would arise at the statutory tax rate of the home country of the parent for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2002

    2003

    2004

 

Taxes at Korean statutory tax rate

   (Won) 108,721     (Won) 315,140     (Won) 517,320  

Income tax exemption

     (54,361 )     (153,587 )     (239,605 )

Income tax credits

     (38,793 )     (109,706 )     (224,687 )

Change in foreigner’s equity interest

     —         —         (17,957 )

Foreign tax differential

     1,782       376       1,815  

Nondeductible items

     299       277       523  

Change in statutory tax rate

     —         1,610       —    

Others

     308       464       722  
    


 


 


Total income tax provision

   (Won) 17,956     (Won) 54,574     (Won) 38,131  
    


 


 


 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

13. Stockholder’s Equity

 

Common Stock

 

On March 19, 2004, at the Annual General Meeting, stockholders approved an increase of authorized shares from 200 million to 400 million and a stock split on a 2:1 basis effective on May 25, 2004. The number of issued common shares as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 are 290,000,000 and 325,315,700, respectively. These financial statements retroactively reflect the impact of the stock split.

 

In July 2004, pursuant to a Securities Registration Statement filed on July 16, 2004 with the Korea Exchange, the Company sold 8,640,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of (Won)298,080 million. Concurrently, pursuant to a Form F-1 registration statement filed on July 15, 2004 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company sold 24,960,000 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$748,800 thousands.

 

In September 2004, pursuant to the underwriting agreement dated July 15, 2004, the Company sold an additional 1,715,700 shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary shares (“ADSs”) for gross proceeds of US$51,471 thousands.

 

The Company intends to use the proceeds of these sales to fund the capital expenditures associated with the construction of its seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication plant (“P7”) and other LCD facilities in Korea.

 

On May 21, 2004, employees of the Company formed an employee stock ownership association, (“ESOA”), which has the right to purchase on behalf of its membership up to 20% (1,728,000 shares) of shares offered publicly in Korea, pursuant to the Korean Securities and Exchange Act. Employees purchased the shares through the ESOA with loans provided by the Company at the initial public offering price ((Won)34,500) and put under each individual employee’s account. 20% of the 20% of shares (345,600 shares) purchased by employees with loans from the Company is accounted for as a restricted stock award which vests over four years. Unearned compensation, shown as a deduction of Capital Surplus, will be amortized over the 4 year vesting period. During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded compensation expense of (Won)1,592 million.

 

Retained Earnings

 

Retained earnings consist of the following as of December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

   2004

Appropriated retained earnings:

             

Legal reserve

   (Won) 60,086    (Won) 60,086

Reserve for business rationalization

     —        —  

Unappropriated retained earnings :

     1,237,269      2,940,956
    

  

     (Won) 1,297,355    (Won) 3,001,042
    

  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea requires the Company to appropriate a portion of retained earnings as a legal reserve an amount equal to a minimum of 10% of its cash dividends until such reserve equals 50% of its capital stock. The reserve is not available for dividends but may be transferred to capital stock through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s board of directors or used to reduce accumulated deficit, if any, through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s stockholders.

 

Pursuant to the Special Tax Treatment Control Law, the Company was required to appropriate, as a reserve for business rationalization, amounts equal to the tax reductions arising from tax exemptions and tax credits. This reserve was not available for payment of cash dividends, but may be transferred to capital stock through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s board of directors or used to reduce accumulated deficit, if any, through an appropriate resolution by the Company’s stockholders. Effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2002, the Special Tax Treatment Control Law was amended and this reserve is available for payment of cash dividends

 

14. Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

 

Diluted earnings per share is computed in a manner consistent with that of basic earnings per share while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive common shares. Therefore, earnings per share is the same as diluted earnings per share.

 

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 is calculated as follows:

 

(In millions, except for per share amount)

 

   2002

   2003

   2004

Net income as reported on the income statements

   (Won) 348,110    (Won) 1,006,503    (Won) 1,703,687

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding1

     290      290      305
    

  

  

Earnings per share

   (Won) 1,200    (Won) 3,471    (Won) 5,586
    

  

  

 


1 For the year ended December 31, 2004, 35,316 thousand shares of common stock upon the issuance were included in the computation of weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

15. Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is subject to several legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. In August 2002, the Company filed a complaint against Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Tatung Company and Tatung Co. of America, alleging patent infringement relating to liquid crystal displays and the manufacturing process for TFT-LCDs. Subsequently the Company filed a complaint against customers of Chunghwa Picture Tubes, including ViewSonic Corp., Jeans Co, Lite-On Technology Corp., Lite-On Technology International, Inc., TpV Technology and Invision Peripheral Inc. In June 2004, Chunghwa Picture Tubes filed a counter-claim against the Company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California for alleged infringement of certain patents and violation of U.S. antitrust laws. In May 2004, the Company filed a complaint against Tatung Co., the parent company of Chunghwa Picture Tubes and ViewSonic Corp. and others, claiming patent infringement of rear mountable liquid crystal display devices in the United States District of Delaware and the Patent Country Court in the United Kingdom. The Company also filed a complaint against Chunghwa Picture Tubes with the American Arbitration Association in connection with the ownership of certain patents. On May 25, 2004, the Company filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgement of properly recorded inventorship in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In January 2005, Chunghwa Picture Tubes filed a complaint for patent infringement against the Company. The Company’s management does not expect the outcome in any of these legal proceedings, individually or collectively, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

During 2002, the Company reached an agreement to settle an outstanding lawsuit, relating to the misuse of one of the Company’s patents, resulting in the recognition of a gain of (Won)4,647 million.

 

The Company sells a significant portion of products based on non-binding long-term supply agreements to LGE and Philips, who are currently the largest shareholders of the Company. These agreements are for three-year terms, with automatic renewals. These agreements expired in 2004. The Company is entering into formal master agreements.

 

As of December 31, 2004, the Company has a trademark license agreement with LG Corporation and Philips Electronics. Under this agreement, the Company has to pay some portion of revenue as a license fee. This agreement is for three-year terms and shall expire at the end of year 2007.

 

The Company has entered into bank overdraft agreements with various banks amounting to (Won)59,000 million and has entered into a Revolving Credit Facility Agreement with Shinhan Bank and Hana Bank amounting to (Won)200,000 million, at December 31, 2004. The Company has a zero balance with respect to these facilities at December 31, 2004.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

LG. Philips LCD America Co., Ltd. has entered into a line of credit agreement, up to US$10,000,000 with Comerica bank. LG. Philips LCD Japan Co., Ltd. and LG. Philips LCD Germany GmbH are provided with repayment guarantees from UFJ Bank and ABN AMRO Bank amounting to JP¥1,000 million and GBP4 million, respectively, relating to their local tax payments.

 

As of December 31, 2004, in relation to its TFT-LCD business, the Company has technical license agreements with Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. and others. The licensing agreements generally require royalty payments based on a specific percentage of sales. Costs are accrued by the Company as the sales of the specified products are made. Royalty expenses charged to cost of sales under these licensing agreements totaled (Won)23,483 million, (Won)38,969 million and (Won)43,726 million in the year ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

 

16. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments are as follows:

 

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   Notional
amount


   Carrying
amount


   Estimated fair
value


Long-term debt including the current portion

   (Won) —      (Won) 1,785,067    (Won) 1,698,579

Derivative instruments

     3,165      3,004      3,004
     2004

(in millions of Korean Won)

 

   Notional
amount


   Carrying
amount


   Estimated fair
value


Long-term debt including the current portion

   (Won) —      (Won) 2,206,143    (Won) 2,191,857

Derivative instruments

     72,696      69,443      69,443

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

17. Related Party Transactions

 

In the normal course of business, the Company purchases raw materials from, and sells its products to, shareholder companies and other companies within the LG Group and Philips Group. Such transactions and the related accounts receivable and payable, excluding consolidated subsidiaries, as of December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 are summarized as follows:

 

     2002

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   Sales

   Purchases (*)

LG Electronics Inc.

   (Won) 495,904    (Won) 54,931

Philips affiliates

     140,534      25,433

LG Engineering & Construction Corp.

     —        230,097

LG Chem Ltd.

     —        108,694

LG International Japan Ltd.

     409,971      623,618

LG International HK Ltd.

     457,112      —  

LG MRO Co., Ltd.

     195,382      8,347

LG International Singapore Ltd.

     96,108      —  

LG International America, Inc.

     —        116,762

LG Micron Ltd.

     —        28,872

Others

     —        117,994
    

  

2002 Total

   (Won) 1,795,011    (Won) 1,314,748
    

  

 

     2003

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   Sales

   Purchases1

   Receivables

   Payables2

LG Electronics Inc.

   (Won) 1,408,956    (Won) 66,013    (Won) 265,494    (Won) 23,185

Philips affiliates

     603,603      37,144      167,355      1,926

LG Engineering & Construction Corp.

     —        733,966      —        509,510

LG Chem Ltd.

     —        243,764      —        31,710

LG International Japan Ltd.

     247,619      714,648      43,131      125,152

LG International HK Ltd.

     190,602      —        10,834      —  

LG International America, Inc.

     —        53,573      —        9,513

LG International Singapore Ltd.

     171,391      —        50,168      —  

LG MRO Co., Ltd.

     118,689      31,595      —        8,847

LG Micron Ltd.

     —        62,077      —        25,593

LG CNS Co., Ltd.

     —        51,220      —        17,127

Others

     8,836      144,351      4,772      45,207
    

  

  

  

2003 Total

   (Won) 2,749,696    (Won) 2,138,351    (Won) 541,754    (Won) 797,770
    

  

  

  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

     2004

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   Sales

   Purchases1

   Receivables

   Payables2

LG Electronics Inc.

   (Won) 1,607,066    (Won) 149,466    (Won) 225,342    (Won) 29,799

Philips affiliates

     1,210,946      52,265      163,762      4,744

LG Engineering & Construction Corp.

     —        828,844      —        351,093

LG Chem Ltd.

     —        398,433      —        33,393

LG International Japan Ltd.

     128,718      1,431,260      10,734      144,030

LG International HK Ltd.

     281,242      11      7,196      —  

LG International America, Inc.

     —        168,565      —        12,328

LG International Singapore Ltd.

     51,174      1      —        —  

LG International Deutschland GmbH

     —        52,569      —        5,337

LG MRO Co., Ltd.

     —        67,977      —        13,484

LG Micron Ltd.

     —        89,675      —        36,702

LG CNS Co., Ltd.

     —        64,013      —        3,985

Others

     63,456      148,810      20,880      34,406
    

  

  

  

2004 Total

   (Won) 3,342,602    (Won) 3,451,889    (Won) 427,914    (Won) 669,301
    

  

  

  

 


1 Includes purchases of property, plant and equipment.
2 Includes advances received.

 

18. Segment Information

 

The Company operates in one business segment, the manufacture and sale of TFT-LCDs.

 

The following is a summary of operations by country based on the location of the customer as of and for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Property, plant and equipment is based on the location of the equipment.

 

By Geography

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2002

   2003

   2004

Revenue from external customers:

                    

Republic of Korea

   (Won) 657,302    (Won) 977,916    (Won) 890,194

Asia

     2,248,357      3,769,626      5,672,782

America

     425,299      576,846      752,971

Europe

     204,862      751,889      1,008,645

Others

     30,914      22,077      202
    

  

  

Total

   (Won) 3,566,734    (Won) 6,098,354    (Won) 8,324,794
    

  

  

Property, Plant, and Equipment:

                    

Republic of Korea

          (Won) 3,901,337    (Won) 6,402,446

Asia

            72,710      160,761

Others

            268      770
           

  

Total

          (Won) 3,974,315    (Won) 6,563,977
           

  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

During the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, the Company’s revenue from its three largest customers accounted for 34.8%, 41.1% and 42.9% of total revenue respectively. Sales to A Company constituted 12.4%, 13.4% and 12.5% of total revenue, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. And sales to B Company constituted 12.1%, 18.1% and 16.8% of total revenue, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. The Company purchases a number of components from various sources. In some cases, alternative sources of supply are not available. In other cases, the Company may establish a working relationship with a single source, even when multiple suppliers are available, if the Company believes it is advantageous to do so due to performance, quality, support, delivery, capacity or price considerations. If the supply of a critical material or component were delayed or curtailed, the Company’s ability to ship the related product in desired quantities and in a timely manner could be adversely affected. Even where alternative sources of supply are available, qualification of the alternative suppliers and establishment of reliable supplies could result in delays and a possible loss of sales, which could adversely affect operating results.

 

The following is a summary of revenue by product for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

 

By Product

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2002

   2003

   2004

Panels for:

                    

Notebook computers

   (Won) 1,286,890    (Won) 1,738,994    (Won) 2,119,116

Desktop monitors

     2,026,597      3,517,491      4,662,079

TFT-LCD televisions

     135,682      685,925      1,162,762

Others

     117,565      155,944      380,837
    

  

  

Total

   (Won) 3,566,734    (Won) 6,098,354    (Won) 8,324,794
    

  

  

 

19. Supplemental Cash Flows Information

 

Supplemental cash flows information for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 is as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2002

   2003

   2004

Cash paid during the year for:

                    

Interest

   (Won) 69,651    (Won) 75,970    (Won) 93,621

Income taxes

     1,441      2,827      41,406

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

                    

Other accounts payable arising from the purchase of property, plant and equipment

     653,421      882,839      822,288

 

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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

(in millions of Korean Won)

 

   Balance at beginning
of period


   Charged to bad debt
expenses


    Write-offs charged to
allowance


   

Balance at end

of period


Year ended December 31, 2002:

                             

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (Won) 6,207    (Won) 4,913     (Won) ( —  )     (Won) 11,120
    

  


 


 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

                             

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (Won) 11,120    (Won) 974     (Won) (62 )   (Won) 12,032
    

  


 


 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

                             

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (Won) 12,032    (Won) (8,614 )   (Won) ( —  )     (Won) 3,418
    

  


 


 

     Balance at beginning
of period


   Additions

    Deductions

   

Balance at end

of period


Year ended December 31, 2002:

                             

Reserve for warranty liabilities

   (Won) 12,903    (Won) 7,919     (Won) (7,537 )   (Won) 13,285
    

  


 


 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

                             

Reserve for warranty liabilities

   (Won) 13,285    (Won) 18,694     (Won) (12,199 )   (Won) 19,780
    

  


 


 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

                             

Reserve for warranty liabilities

   (Won) 19,780    (Won) 13,909     (Won) (14,472 )   (Won) 19,217
    

  


 


 

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

   

(Registrant)

Date: April 1, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ Ron H. Wirahadiraksa


       

(Signature)

   

Name:

 

Ron H. Wirahadiraksa

   

Title:

 

Joint Representative Director /

       

President & Chief Financial Officer