FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
August 29, 2013
 
Commission File Number 001-16125
 
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
( Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
26 Chin Third Road
Nantze Export Processing Zone
Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
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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.
 
 
 
ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
 
     
     
Date: August 29, 2013
By:
/s/ Joseph Tung
 
 
Name:
Joseph Tung
 
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 

 
 
ANNEX A
 
  Advanced Semiconductor Engineering,
Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Financial Statements for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 and
Independent Accountants’ Review Report
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT


The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, and changes in equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to issue a report on these consolidated financial statements based on our reviews.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with Statement of Auditing Standards No. 36 “Review of Financial Statements” issued by the Auditing Standards Committee of the Accounting Research and Development Foundation of the Republic of China.  A review consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, and the Interpretations as well as related guidance endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China.

Our reviews also comprehended the translation of New Taiwan dollar amounts into U.S. dollar amounts and such translation has been made in conformity with the basis stated in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.  Such U.S. dollar amounts are presented solely for the convenience of the readers.
 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche
Taipei, Taiwan
The Republic of China
August 9, 2013

Notice to Readers

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

For the convenience of readers, the independent accountants’ review report and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China.  If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language independent accountants’ review report and consolidated financial statements shall prevail.
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 2013, DECEMBER 31, 2012, JUNE 30, 2012 AND JANUARY 1, 2012
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)


   
January 1, 2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
     
January 1, 2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
ASSETS
 
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                                               
CURRENT ASSETS
                             
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                             
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4 and 6)
  $ 23,967,045     $ 20,148,888     $ 19,993,516     $ 25,740,189     $ 859,152  
Short-term borrowings (Note 19)
  $ 22,965,133     $ 28,144,825     $ 36,884,926     $ 35,913,749     $ 1,198,723  
Financial assets at fair value through
                                       
Financial liabilities at fair value
                                       
 profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 5
                                       
 through profit or loss - current (Notes
                                       
 and 7)
    706,755       2,358,701       4,035,000       4,483,995       149,666  
 4, 5 and 7)
    134,274       120,238       467,148       122,499       4,089  
Available-for-sale financial assets -
                                       
Derivative financial liabilities for
                                       
 current (Notes 4 and 8)
    48,794       47,568       48,266       74,988       2,503  
 hedging - current (Notes 4, 5 and 9)
    -       23,195       4,524       -       -  
Held-to-maturity financial assets -
                                       
Trade payables
    21,191,923       21,854,694       24,226,701       22,402,703       747,754  
 current (Note 4)
    -       -       -       14,567       486  
Other payables (Note 21)
    15,635,861       21,442,878       15,692,194       24,633,244       822,204  
Derivative financial assets for hedging -
                                       
Current tax liabilities (Note 4)
    2,400,592       1,672,376       2,784,310       2,342,993       78,204  
 current (Notes 4, 5 and 9)
    -       -       -       1,940       65  
Advance real estate receipts (Note 4)
    47,667       499,551       167,017       79,591       2,657  
Debt investments with no active market -
                                       
Current portion of long-term borrowings
                                       
 current (Notes 4 and 10)
    90,825       89,640       87,120       -       -  
 (Notes 19 and 35)
    3,418,799       3,921,785       3,167,050       2,483,560       82,896  
Trade receivables, net (Notes 4 and 11)
    30,599,119       31,825,551       37,423,491       34,914,419       1,165,368  
Other current liabilities
    1,090,792       1,656,874       1,274,263       1,344,783       44,886  
Other receivables (Note 4)
    693,016       715,748       384,613       437,013       14,587                                            
Current tax assets (Note 4)
    101,631       222,695       243,675       169,158       5,646  
Total current liabilities
    66,885,041       79,336,416       84,668,133       89,323,122       2,981,413  
Inventories (Notes 4, 5 and 12)
    13,920,757       14,385,998       15,171,042       14,451,657       482,365                                            
Inventories related to real estate
                                       
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
                                       
 business (Notes 4, 5, 13, 24 and 35)
    16,149,498       17,226,543       16,902,018       17,593,489       587,233  
Derivative financial liabilities for
                                       
Other financial assets - current (Notes 4
                                       
 hedging - non-current (Notes 4, 5 and 9)
    58,279       -       -       -       -  
 and 35)
    501,363       999,993       318,885       435,864       14,548  
Bonds payable (Note 20)
    10,876,538       10,843,450       10,804,551       10,984,249       366,630  
Other current assets
    2,348,483       2,985,260       2,887,951       3,154,266       105,282  
Long-term borrowings (Notes 19 and 35)
    39,266,414       32,720,003       33,783,165       34,185,694       1,141,045  
                                         
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 4)
    1,377,278       1,489,981       1,806,903       2,328,634       77,725  
Total current assets
    89,127,286       91,006,585       97,495,577       101,471,545       3,386,901  
Accrued pension liabilities (Notes 4, 5
                                       
                                         
 and 22)
    4,874,462       4,782,907       5,148,696       5,029,572       167,876  
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
                                       
Other non-current liabilities
    702,904       666,705       546,562       653,305       21,806  
Available-for-sale financial assets -
                                                                                 
 non-current (Notes 4 and 8)
    1,066,368       1,116,081       1,096,709       1,223,004       40,821  
Total non-current liabilities
    57,155,875       50,503,046       52,089,877       53,181,454       1,775,082  
Investments accounted for using the
                                                                                 
 equity method (Notes 4 and 14)
    1,116,919       1,013,785       1,177,871       1,101,696       36,772  
    Total liabilities
    124,040,916       129,839,462       136,758,010       142,504,576       4,756,495  
Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4,
                                                                                 
 15, 24, 35 and 36)
    112,996,056       120,457,688       127,197,774       130,265,390       4,347,977  
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE
                                       
Goodwill (Notes 4, 5 and 16)
    10,374,501       10,351,168       10,306,823       10,357,912       345,725  
 COMPANY (Notes 4 and 23)
                                       
Other intangible assets (Notes 4, 5, 17
                                       
Share capital
    67,571,325       66,615,739       76,047,667       76,124,055       2,540,856  
 and 24)
    2,559,493       2,228,792       2,054,446       1,800,810       60,107  
Capital surplus
    3,976,014       5,107,897       5,262,129       5,568,053       185,850  
Deferred tax assets (Notes 4 and 5)
    3,744,781       3,791,238       3,725,493       3,609,599       120,481  
Retained earnings
                                       
Other financial assets - non-current
                                       
Legal reserve
    6,039,239       7,411,835       7,411,835       8,720,971       291,087  
 (Notes 4 and 35)
    317,957       283,055       286,160       338,903       11,312  
Special reserve
    1,272,417       -       -       3,663,930       122,294  
Long-term prepayments for lease (Notes 18
                                       
Unappropriated earnings
    25,162,346       25,689,204       23,526,565       16,616,569       554,625  
 and 24)
    3,420,700       3,835,259       4,164,062       4,227,799       141,115  
Total retained earnings
    32,474,002       33,101,039       30,938,400       29,001,470       968,006  
Other non-current assets
    356,834       957,577       204,854       828,521       27,654  
Other equity
    235,088       (859,506 )     (2,858,749 )     170,951       5,706  
                                         
Treasury shares
    (4,731,741 )     (1,959,107 )     (1,959,107 )     (1,959,107 )     (65,391 )
Total non-current assets
    135,953,609       144,034,643       150,214,192       153,753,634       5,131,964                                            
                                         
Total equity attributable to owners of
                                       
                                         
 the Company
    99,524,688       102,006,062       107,430,340       108,905,422       3,635,027  
                                                                                   
                                         
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Notes 4 and 23)
    1,515,291       3,195,704       3,521,419       3,815,181       127,343  
                                                                                   
                                         
    Total equity
    101,039,979       105,201,766       110,951,759       112,720,603       3,762,370  
                                                                                   
TOTAL
  $ 225,080,895     $ 235,041,228     $ 247,709,769     $ 255,225,179     $ 8,518,865  
TOTAL
  $ 225,080,895     $ 235,041,228     $ 247,709,769     $ 255,225,179     $ 8,518,865  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Earnings Per Share)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)


   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
OPERATING REVENUES (Note 4)
  $ 45,872,457     $ 50,759,768     $ 1,694,251     $ 88,973,087     $ 98,949,641     $ 3,302,725  
                                                 
OPERATING COSTS (Notes 12, 22 and 24)
    37,020,026       40,327,872       1,346,057       72,940,554       80,237,173       2,678,143  
                                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    8,852,431       10,431,896       348,194       16,032,533       18,712,468       624,582  
                                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES (Notes 22 and 24)
                                               
Selling and marketing expenses
    672,707       728,281       24,308       1,339,754       1,417,185       47,303  
General and administrative expenses
    2,086,186       2,043,750       68,216       4,023,897       4,048,357       135,126  
Research and development expenses
    1,950,075       2,260,063       75,436       3,710,459       4,244,383       141,668  
                                                 
Total operating expenses
    4,708,968       5,032,094       167,960       9,074,110       9,709,925       324,097  
                                                 
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
    4,143,463       5,399,802       180,234       6,958,423       9,002,543       300,485  
                                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
                                               
Other income (Note 24)
    125,978       89,926       3,002       263,000       166,023       5,541  
Other gains and losses (Note 24)
    (25,181 )     97,051       3,239       104,090       130,083       4,342  
Finance costs (Note 24)
    (501,903 )     (531,962 )     (17,756 )     (1,000,610 )     (1,071,199 )     (35,754 )
Share of the loss of associates (Note 4)
    (9,821 )     (16,893 )     (564 )     (19,607 )     (30,781 )     (1,027 )
                                                 
Total non-operating income and expenses
    (410,927 )     (361,878 )     (12,079 )     (653,127 )     (805,874 )     (26,898 )
                                                 
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
    3,732,536       5,037,924       168,155       6,305,296       8,196,669       273,587  
                                                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Notes 4, 5 and 25)
    442,281       1,126,786       37,610       907,004       1,929,543       64,404  
                                                 
NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
    3,290,255       3,911,138       130,545       5,398,292       6,267,126       209,183  
                                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                                               
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
    690,639       962,622       32,130       (1,134,606 )     3,021,054       100,836  
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets
    (28,525 )     (25,208 )     (841 )     39,113       126,579       4,225  
Cash flow hedges
    13,567       1,940       65       35,084       6,464       216  
Share of the other comprehensive income (loss) of associates
    (103,309 )     14,732       492       (28,623 )     (786 )     (26 )
Income tax relating to the components of other comprehensive income
    (2,306 )     -       -       (5,964 )     (769 )     (26 )
                                                 
(Continued)
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Earnings Per Share)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)

 
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax
  $ 570,066     $ 954,086     $ 31,846     $ (1,094,996 )   $ 3,152,542     $ 105,225  
                                                 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD
  $ 3,860,321     $ 4,865,224     $ 162,391     $ 4,303,296     $ 9,419,668     $ 314,408  
                                                 
NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
                                               
Owners of the Company
  $ 3,196,581     $ 3,820,412     $ 127,517     $ 5,242,344     $ 6,051,044     $ 201,971  
Non-controlling interests
    93,674       90,726       3,028       155,948       216,082       7,212  
                                                 
    $ 3,290,255     $ 3,911,138     $ 130,545     $ 5,398,292     $ 6,267,126     $ 209,183  
                                                 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
                                               
Owners of the Company
  $ 3,744,451     $ 4,728,744     $ 157,835     $ 4,147,750     $ 9,080,744     $ 303,096  
Non-controlling interests
    115,870       136,480       4,556       155,546       338,924       11,312  
                                                 
    $ 3,860,321     $ 4,865,224     $ 162,391     $ 4,303,296     $ 9,419,668     $ 314,408  

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 26)
                                   
Basic
  $ 0.43     $ 0.51     $ 0.02     $ 0.70     $ 0.81     $ 0.03  
Diluted
  $ 0.42     $ 0.50     $ 0.02     $ 0.69     $ 0.79     $ 0.03  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
(Concluded)

 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)


   
Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company
             
                                             
Other Equity
                         
                                             
Exchange
    Un- realized Gain (Loss) on Available- for-sale                                      
                                             
Differences on
                                         
   
Share Capital
         
Retained Earnings
   
Translating
                                         
   
Shares
                           
Unappro-
         
Foreign
       
Cash Flow
                      Non-controlling Interests        
   
(In Thousands)
   
Amounts
   
Capital Surplus
   
Legal Reserve
   
Special Reserve
   
priated
Earnings
   
Total
   
Operations
   
Financial Assets
   
Hedges
   
Total
   
Treasury Shares
   
Total
       
Total Equity
 
                                                                                           
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2012
    6,755,707     $ 67,571,325     $ 3,976,014     $ 6,039,239     $ 1,272,417     $ 25,162,346     $ 32,474,002     $ -     $ 283,460     $ (48,372 )   $ 235,088     $ (4,731,741 )   $ 99,524,688     $ 1,515,291     $ 101,039,979  
                                                                                                                         
Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2012
    -       -       -       -       -       5,242,344       5,242,344       -       -       -       -       -       5,242,344       155,948       5,398,292  
                                                                                                                         
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2012, net of income tax
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,134,016 )     10,302       29,120       (1,094,594 )     -       (1,094,594 )     (402 )     (1,094,996 )
                                                                                                                         
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2012
    -       -       -       -       -       5,242,344       5,242,344       (1,134,016 )     10,302       29,120       (1,094,594 )     -       4,147,750       155,546       4,303,296  
                                                                                                                         
Appropriation of 2011 earnings
                                                                                                                       
Legal reserve
    -       -       -       1,372,596       -       (1,372,596 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Special reserve
    -       -       -       -       (1,272,417 )     1,272,417       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Cash dividends
    -       -       -       -       -       (4,325,284 )     (4,325,284 )     -       -       -       -       -       (4,325,284 )     (22,799 )     (4,348,083 )
                                                                                                                         
      -       -       -       1,372,596       (1,272,417 )     (4,425,463 )     (4,325,284 )     -       -       -       -       -       (4,325,284 )     (22,799 )     (4,348,083 )
                                                                                                                         
Cancel of treasury shares
    (105,475 )     (1,054,750 )     (1,427,861 )     -       -       (290,023 )     (290,023 )     -       -       -       -       2,772,634       -       -       -  
                                                                                                                         
Cash dividends received by subsidiaries from parent company
    -       -       83,277       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       83,277       -       83,277  
                                                                                                                         
Partial disposal of interests in subsidiaries and additional acquisition of partially-owned subsidiaries (Notes 23 and 29)
    -       -       2,171,296       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       2,171,296       1,444,322       3,615,618  
                                                                                                                         
Issue of ordinary shares under employee share options
    8,639       99,164       305,171       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       404,335       103,344       507,679  
                                                                                                                         
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2012
    6,658,871     $ 66,615,739     $ 5,107,897     $ 7,411,835     $ -     $ 25,689,204     $ 33,101,039     $ (1,134,016 )   $ 293,762     $ (19,252 )   $ (859,506 )   $ (1,959,107 )   $ 102,006,062     $ 3,195,704     $ 105,201,766  
                                                                                                                         
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013
    7,602,292     $ 76,047,667     $ 5,262,129     $ 7,411,835     $ -     $ 23,526,565     $ 30,938,400     $ (3,210,248 )   $ 355,254     $ (3,755 )   $ (2,858,749 )   $ (1,959,107 )   $ 107,430,340     $ 3,521,419     $ 110,951,759  
                                                                                                                         
Special reserve under Rule No. 1010012865 issued by the Financial Supervisory Commission (Note 23)
    -       -       -       -       3,353,938       (3,353,938 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                                                                                         
Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2013
    -       -       -       -       -       6,051,044       6,051,044       -       -       -       -       -       6,051,044       216,082       6,267,126  
                                                                                                                         
Other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013, net of income tax
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       2,899,612       124,393       5,695       3,029,700       -       3,029,700       122,842       3,152,542  
                                                                                                                         
Total comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2013
    -       -       -       -       -       6,051,044       6,051,044       2,899,612       124,393       5,695       3,029,700       -       9,080,744       338,924       9,419,668  
                                                                                                                         
Appropriation of 2012 earnings
                                                                                                                       
Legal reserve
    -       -       -       1,309,136       -       (1,309,136 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Special reserve
    -       -       -       -       309,992       (309,992 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Cash dividends
    -       -       -       -       -       (7,987,974 )     (7,987,974 )     -       -       -       -       -       (7,987,974 )     (99,597 )     (8,087,571 )
                                                                                                                         
      -       -       -       1,309,136       309,992       (9,607,102 )     (7,987,974 )     -       -       -       -       -       (7,987,974 )     (99,597 )     (8,087,571 )
                                                                                                                         
Cash dividends received by subsidiaries from parent company
    -       -       153,177       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       153,177       -       153,177  
                                                                                                                         
Issue of ordinary shares under employee share options
    7,831       76,388       152,747       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       229,135       54,435       283,570  
                                                                                                                         
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2013
    7,610,123     $ 76,124,055     $ 5,568,053     $ 8,720,971     $ 3,663,930     $ 16,616,569     $ 29,001,470     $ (310,636 )   $ 479,647     $ 1,940     $ 170,951     $ (1,959,107 )   $ 108,905,422     $ 3,815,181     $ 112,720,603  
                                                                                                                         
US. DOLLARS (Note 4)
                                                                                                                       
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2013
    7,610,123     $ 2,540,856     $ 185,850     $ 291,087     $ 122,294     $ 554,625     $ 968,006     $ (10,368 )   $ 16,009     $ 65     $ 5,706     $ (65,391 )   $ 3,635,027     $ 127,343     $ 3,762,370  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)


   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                 
Profit before income tax
  $ 6,305,296     $ 8,196,669     $ 273,587  
Adjustments for:
                       
Depreciation expense
    10,922,896       12,240,737       408,569  
Amortization expense
    516,747       451,519       15,071  
Net (gains) losses on fair value change of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    94,432       (806,097 )     (26,906 )
Interest expense
    984,011       1,051,905       35,110  
Interest income
    (201,582 )     (86,290 )     (2,880 )
Dividend income
    (8,545 )     (12,103 )     (404 )
Compensation cost of employee share options
    349,362       134,761       4,498  
Share of the loss of associates
    19,607       30,781       1,027  
Impairment loss recognized on financial assets
    -       166,325       5,552  
Impairment loss recognized on non-financial assets
    213,282       390,425       13,031  
Others
    (4,177 )     558,971       18,657  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                       
Financial assets held for trading
    19,128       599,518       20,011  
Trade receivables
    (1,097,598 )     2,540,993       84,813  
Other receivables
    24,691       57,828       1,930  
Inventories
    (1,700,271 )     (256,080 )     (8,547 )
Other current assets
    (641,694 )     (253,250 )     (8,453 )
Financial liabilities held for trading
    (286,702 )     (657,275 )     (21,938 )
Trade payables
    620,592       (1,863,811 )     (62,210 )
Other payables
    168,929       371,522       12,401  
Other current liabilities
    833,468       (85,467 )     (2,853 )
Other operating activities items
    (116,469 )     (3,706 )     (124 )
      17,015,403       22,767,875       759,942  
Interest received
    198,959       76,722       2,561  
Dividend received
    8,545       12,103       404  
Interest paid
    (1,101,158 )     (1,072,108 )     (35,785 )
Income tax paid
    (1,730,949 )     (1,654,404 )     (55,220 )
                         
Net cash generated from operating activities
    14,390,800       20,130,188       671,902  
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                       
Purchase of financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss
    (1,492,840 )     -       -  
Proceeds from disposal of financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss
    -       70,210       2,343  
Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets
    (420,064 )     (210,231 )     (7,017 )
Purchase of held-to-maturity financial assets
    -       (88,169 )     (2,943 )
(Continued)
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Reviewed, Not Audited) 

 
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
  $ 424,282     $ 196,615     $ 6,563  
Proceeds on sale of held-to-maturity financial assets
    -       73,716       2,460  
Cash received from return of capital by available-for-sale financial assets
    5,303       19,062       636  
Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries
    (261,607 )     (250,387 )     (8,357 )
Payments for property, plant and equipment
    (18,137,192 )     (13,094,362 )     (437,061 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
    140,501       149,905       5,004  
Payments for intangible assets
    (148,260 )     (155,846 )     (5,202 )
Increase in other financial assets
    (460,535 )     (136,886 )     (4,569 )
Increase in other non-current assets
    (484,519 )     413       14  
                         
Net cash used in investing activities
    (20,834,931 )     (13,425,960 )     (448,129 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                       
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings
    5,179,692       (1,516,737 )     (50,625 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
    5,387,623       12,411,898       414,282  
Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (11,231,283 )     (13,385,195 )     (446,769 )
Proceeds from exercise of employee share options
    158,317       148,809       4,967  
Increase in non-controlling interests
    3,592,819       (99,597 )     (3,324 )
Other financing activities items
    6,866       (45,682 )     (1,525 )
                         
Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities
    3,094,034       (2,486,504 )     (82,994 )
                         
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON THE BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS HELD IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
    (468,060 )     1,528,949       51,033  
                         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (3,818,157 )     5,746,673       191,812  
                         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD
    23,967,045       19,993,516       667,340  
                         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
  $ 20,148,888     $ 25,740,189     $ 859,152  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
(Concluded)
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2013
(Amounts in Thousands, Unless Stated Otherwise)
(Reviewed, Not Audited)



 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (the “Company”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Republic of China (the “ROC”), and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) offer a comprehensive range of semiconductors packaging, testing, and electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”).

The Company’s shares have been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (the “TSE”) under the symbol “2311”.  Since September 2000, the ordinary shares of the Company have been traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ASX” in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADS”).

The functional currency of the Company and the reporting currency of the consolidated financial statements are both New Taiwan dollar (NT$).

 2.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements were reported to the board of directors and authorized for issue on August 9, 2013.

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

 
a.
New, amended and revised standards and interpretations in issue but not yet effective

The Group has not applied the following International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), International Accounting Standards (“IAS”), IFRIC Interpretations (“IFRIC”), and SIC Interpretations (“SIC”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).  As of the date that the consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue, the Financial Supervisory Commission (the “FSC”) has not announced the effective dates for the following new, amended and revised standards and interpretations.

New, Amended or Revised Standards and Interpretations
 
Effective Date Announced by IASB
(Note)
         
Endorsed by the FSC
       
         
Amendments to IFRSs
 
Improvements to IFRSs (2009) - amendment to IAS 39
 
January 1, 2009 and January 1, 2010, as appropriate
IFRS 9 (2009)
 
Financial Instruments
 
January 1, 2015
Amendment to IAS 39
 
Embedded Derivatives
 
Effective for annual periods ending on or after June 30, 2009
(Continued)
 
 
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New, Amended or Revised Standards and Interpretations
 
Effective Date Announced by IASB
(Note)
         
Not yet endorsed by the FSC
       
         
Amendments to IFRSs
 
Improvements to IFRSs (2010) - amendment to IAS 39
 
July 1, 2010 and January 1, 2011, as appropriate
Amendments to IFRSs
 
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2009-2011 cycle
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 1
 
Limited Exemption from Comparative IFRS 7 Disclosures for First-Time Adopters
 
July 1, 2010
Amendments to IFRS 1
 
Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-Time Adopters
 
July 1, 2011
Amendments to IFRS 1
 
Government Loans
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 7
 
Disclosure - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7
 
Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures
 
January 1, 2015
Amendments to IFRS 7
 
Disclosure - Transfer of Financial Assets
 
July 1, 2011
IFRS 9 (2010)
 
Financial Instruments
 
January 1, 2015
IFRS 10
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
January 1, 2013
IFRS 11
 
Joint Arrangements
 
January 1, 2013
IFRS 12
 
Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12
 
Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Transition Guidance
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27
 
Investment Entities
 
January 1, 2014
IFRS 13
 
Fair Value Measurement
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IAS 1
 
Presentation of Other Comprehensive Income
 
July 1, 2012
Amendments to IAS 12
 
Deferred tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets
 
January 1, 2012
IAS 19 (Revised 2011)
 
Employee Benefits
 
January 1, 2013
IAS 27 (Revised 2011)
 
Separate Financial Statements
 
January 1, 2013
IAS 28 (Revised 2011)
 
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
 
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IAS 32
 
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
 
January 1, 2014
Amendment to IAS 36
 
Impairment of Assets: Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets
 
January 1, 2014
Amendment to IAS 39
 
Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting
 
January 1, 2014
IFRIC 20
 
Stripping Costs in Production Phase of a Surface Mine
 
January 1, 2013
IFRIC 21
 
Levies
 
January 1, 2014
(Concluded)
 
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, the above new, amended and revised standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning on or after the respective effective dates.

 
 
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b.
Significant impending changes in accounting policy resulted from new, amended and revised standards and interpretations in issue but not yet effective

Except for the following, the initial application of the above new, amended and revised standards and interpretations has not had any material impact on the Group’s accounting policies:

 
1)
IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”

With regards to financial assets, all recognized financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 “Financial Instruments:  Recognition and Measurement” to be subsequently measured at amortized cost or fair value.  Specifically, financial assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortized cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods.  All other financial assets are measured at their fair values at the balance sheet date.  However, the Group may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in profit or loss.

 
2)
New and revised standards upon consolidation, joint arrangement, associates and related disclosure

 
a)
IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements”

IFRS 10 replaces IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and SIC 12 “Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities”.  The Group considers its ability of control over other entities for consolidation.  The Group has control over an investee if and only if it has (1) power over the investee; (2) exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and (3) the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of its returns.  Additional guidance has been included in IFRS 10 to explain when an investor has control over an investee.

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

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

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

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

 
3)
IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement”

IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance for fair value measurements.  It defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements.  The disclosure requirements in IFRS 13 are more extensive than those required in the current standards.  For example, quantitative and qualitative disclosures based on the three-level fair value hierarchy currently required for financial instruments only will be extended by IFRS 13 to cover all assets and liabilities within its scope.
 
 
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4)
Amendments to IAS 1 “Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income”

The amendments to IAS 1 require items of other comprehensive income to be grouped into those that a) will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss and b) will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when specific conditions are met.  Income taxes on related items of other comprehensive income are grouped on the same basis.  Previously, there were no such requirements.

 
5)
Amendments to IAS 36 “Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets”

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

 
c.
Impact on consolidated financial statements resulted from new, amended and revised standards and interpretations in issue but not yet effective

As of the date that the consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue, the Group is in the process of estimating the impact of the initial application of the above new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations on its financial position and financial performance.  Disclosures will be provided when the Group completes the evaluation.


 4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICY

On May 14, 2009, the FSC announced the “Framework for the Adoption of IFRSs by the Companies in the ROC.”  Under this framework, starting 2013, companies with shares listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange or traded on the Taiwan GreTai Securities Market or Emerging Stock Market should prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, and the Interpretations as well as related guidance endorsed by the FSC with the effective dates (collectively referred to as “Taiwan-IFRSs”).

The date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs was January 1, 2012.  Refer to Note 39 to the consolidated financial statements for the impact of Taiwan-IFRSs conversion on the consolidated financial statements.

For the convenience of readers, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the ROC.  If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language consolidated financial statements shall prevail.

Statement of Compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Taiwan-IFRSs.  Disclosure information included in interim financial reports is less than disclosures required in a full set of annual financial reports.

Basis of Preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value as explained in the accounting policies below.  Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
 
 
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The opening consolidated balance sheet as of the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs was prepared in accordance with IFRS 1 “First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”.  The applicable Taiwan-IFRSs have been applied retrospectively by the Group except for some aspects where other Taiwan-IFRSs prohibit retrospective application and specified areas where IFRS 1 grants limited exemptions from the requirements of other Taiwan-IFRSs.  For the exemptions that the Group elected, refer to Note 39 to the consolidated financial statements.

The significant accounting policies are set out as below.

Classification of Current and Non-current Assets and Liabilities

Current assets include cash and cash equivalents and those assets held primarily for trading purposes or to be realized within twelve months after the balance sheet date, unless the asset is to be used for an exchange or to settle a liability, or otherwise remains restricted, at more than twelve months after the balance sheet date.  Property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, other than assets classified as current are classified as non-current.  Current liabilities are obligations incurred for trading purposes or to be settled within twelve months after the balance sheet date and liabilities that do not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the balance sheet date.  Liabilities that are not classified as current are classified as non-current.

For the Group’s real estate business, whose operating cycle is longer than one year, the length of the operating cycle is the basis for classifying the Group’s real estate related assets and liabilities as current or non-current.

Basis of Consolidation

Principles for preparing consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and the entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries).  Control is achieved when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

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

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with those used by the Group.

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

Non-controlling interests shall be presented in the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from the equity attributable to the owners of the Company.

Attribution of total comprehensive income to non-controlling interests

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

Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in existing subsidiaries

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

Subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements

The consolidated entities as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013 were as follows:

        Establishmentand Operating Location  
Percentage of Ownership
Name of Investee
 
Main Businesses
   
January 1, 2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
                         
A.S.E. Holding Limited
 
Holding company
 
Bermuda
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
J & R Holding Limited (J&R Holding)
 
Holding company
 
Bermuda
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Innosource Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Omniquest Industrial Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Marketing & Service Japan Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in marketing and sales services
 
Japan
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Test, Inc.
 
Engaged in the testing of semiconductors
 
Kaohsiung, ROC
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Power ASE Technology Inc. (Power ASE)
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Taoyuan, ROC
 
 99.6
 
-
 
-
 
-
Yang Ting Tech Co., Ltd. (Yang Ting)
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Taichung, ROC
 
      -
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. (USI)
 
Engaged in the manufacturing, processing and sale of computers, computer peripherals and related accessories.
 
Nantou, ROC
 
 99.2
 
 99.2
 
 99.2
 
 99.2
Lu-Chu Development Corporation
 
Engaged in the development of real estate properties
 
Taipei, ROC
 
 83.9
 
 84.3
 
 84.3
 
 84.3
Alto Enterprises Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Super Zone Holdings Limited
 
Holding company
 
Hong Kong
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE (Kun Shan) Inc.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Kun Shan, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Investment (Kun Shan) Limited
 
Holding company and established in June 2012
 
Kun Shan, China
 
-
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (China) Ltd.
 
Will engage in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASEP Realty Corporation
 
Liquidated in February 2012
 
Philippines
 
100.0
 
-
 
-
 
-
ASE Holding Electronics (Philippines), Incorporated
 
Liquidated in February 2012
 
Philippines
 
100.0
 
-
 
-
 
-
ASE Investment (Labuan) Inc.
 
Holding company
 
Malaysia
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Test Limited (ASE Test)
 
Holding company
 
Singapore
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE (Korea) Inc. (ASE Korea)
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Korea
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
J&R Industrial Inc.
 
Engaged in leasing equipment and investing activity
 
Kaohsiung, ROC
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
(Continued)

 
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Establishment
and Operating Location
 
Percentage of Ownership
Name of Investee
 
Main Businesses
   
January 1,
2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
                         
ASE Japan Co., Ltd. (ASE Japan)
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Japan
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE (U.S.) Inc. (ASE US)
 
After-sales service and sales support
 
U.S.A.
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Global Advanced Packaging Technology Limited, Cayman Islands
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE WeiHai Inc.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Shandong, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Suzhou ASEN Semiconductors Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Suzhou, China
 
 60.0
 
 60.0
 
 60.0
 
 60.0
Anstock Limited
 
Engaged in financing activity
 
British Cayman Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Module (Shanghai) Inc.
 
Will engage in the production and sale of electronic components and printed circuit boards
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE (Shanghai) Inc. (“ASE Shanghai”)
 
Engaged in the production of substrates
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Corporation
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Mauritius Inc.
 
Holding company
 
Mauritius
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Labuan Inc.
 
Holding company
 
Malaysia
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Hi-Tech (Shanghai) Inc.
 
Merged into ASE Shanghai in August 2012
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
-
 
-
ASE Module (Kunshan) Inc.
 
Will engage in the production and sale of electronic components
 
Kun Shan, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Shanghai Ding Hui Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the development, construction and sale of real estate properties
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (HK) Limited
 
Engaged in the trading of substrates
 
Hong Kong
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Shanghai Ding Wei Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the development, construction and leasing of real estate properties
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Shanghai Ding Yu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the development, construction and leasing of real estate properties
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Kun Shan Ding Yue Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the development, construction and leasing of real estate properties and was established in February 2012
 
Kun Shan, China
 
-
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
(Continued)

 
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Establishment
and Operating Location
 
Percentage of Ownership
Name of Investee
 
Main Businesses
   
January 1,
2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
                         
Kun Shan Ding Hong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
 
Engaged in the development, construction and leasing of real estate properties and was established in February 2012
 
Kun Shan, China
 
-
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Electronics Inc.
 
Engaged in the production of substrates
 
Kaohsiung, ROC
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Test Holdings, Ltd.
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd
 
Holding company
 
Singapore
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Test Finance Limited
 
Engaged in financing activity
 
Mauritius
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Singapore
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ISE Labs, Inc.
 
Engaged in the testing of semiconductors
 
U.S.A.
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Malaysia
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
ASE Assembly & Test (HK) Limited
 
Liquidated in December 2012
 
Hong Kong
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
       -
 
       -
ASE Assembly & Test (Shanghai) Limited
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of semiconductors
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Shanghai Wei Yu Hong Xin Semiconductors Inc.
 
In the business development stage
 
Shanghai, China
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
 
100.0
Wuxi Tongzhi Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the packaging and testing of seniconductors
 
Wuxi, China
 
       -
 
       -
 
       -
 
100.0
Huntington Holdings International Co., Ltd.
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Senetex Investment Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in investing activity
 
Nantou, ROC
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Ta-Chi Investment Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in investing activity
 
Nantou, ROC
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Universal Scientific Industrial (UK) Ltd.
 
After-sales services
 
Britain
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Unitech Holdings International Co., Ltd.
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Real Tech Holdings Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Virgin Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
USI International Limited
 
Liquidated in February 2013
 
Hong Kong
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
       -
Universal ABIT Holding Co., Ltd.
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Rising Capital Investment Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Rise Accord Limited
 
Holding company
 
British Cayman Islands
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
e-Cloud Corporation
 
Engaged in the trading of computer systems
 
Shanghai, China
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
Cubuy Corporation
 
Engaged in the trading of computer systems
 
Shanghai, China
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
 
  99.2
(Continued)

 
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Establishment
and Operating Location
 
Percentage of Ownership
Name of Investee
 
Main Businesses
   
January 1,
2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
                         
Universal Scientific Industrial (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the manufacturing and sale of computer assistance system and related peripherals
 
Kun Shan, China
 
99.2
 
99.2
 
99.2
 
99.2
USI Enterprise Limited
 
Holding company
 
Hong Kong
 
99.2
 
99.1
 
99.1
 
99.1
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“USISH”)
 
Engaged in the designing, manufacturing and sale of new electronic components
 
Shanghai, China
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Global Technology Co., Limited
 
Holding company
 
Hong Kong
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Global Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the designing and manufacturing of electronic components
 
Kun Shan, China
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Global Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the research and manufacturing of computer peripherals
 
Shenzhen, China
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Global Industrial Co., Limited
 
Holding company and engaged in manufacturing, trading and investing activity
 
Hong Kong
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the manufacturing of components of telecomm and cars and provision of related R&D services
 
Nantou, ROC
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
USI Manufacturing Service, Inc.
 
Engaged in the manufacturing and processing of motherboards and wireless network communication and provision of related technical service
 
U.S.A.
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
Universal Scientific Industrial De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
 
Engaged in the assembling of montherboards and computer components
 
Mexico
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
USI Japan Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the manufacturing and sale of computer peripherals, integrated chip and other related accessories
 
Japan
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
USI@Work, Inc.
 
After-sale service
 
U.S.A.
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
USI Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
 
Engaged in the design, manufacturing and sale of motherboards and computer peripherals
 
Shenzhen, China
 
99.2
 
88.7
 
88.6
 
88.6
(Concluded)
 
 
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Business Combinations

Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method.  The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date (i.e., the date when the Group obtains control) fair values of the assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree.  Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.  If, after re-assessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree, the excess is recognized immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

Foreign Currencies

In preparing the financial statements of each individual group entity, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.  At the balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date.  Non-monetary items measured at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined.  Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences on monetary items arising from settlement or translation are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary assets (such as equity instruments) or liabilities measured at fair value are included in profit or loss for the period at the rates prevailing at the end of reporting period except for exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are recognized directly in other comprehensive income, in which case, the exchange differences are also recognized directly in other comprehensive income.

For the purposes of presenting the consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are translated into NT$ using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date.  Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period.  Exchange differences arising are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity attributed to the owners of the Company and non-controlling interests as appropriate.

In relation to a partial disposal of a subsidiary that does not result in the Group losing control over the subsidiary, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests of the subsidiary and are not recognized in profit or loss.

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Inventories and Inventories Related to Real Estate Business

Inventories, including raw materials (materials received from customers for processing, mainly semiconductor wafers, are excluded from inventories as title and risk of loss remain with the customers), supplies, work in process, finished goods, and materials and supplies in transit are stated at the lower of
 
 
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cost or net realizable value.  Inventory write-downs are made by item, except for those that may be appropriate to group items of similar or related inventories.  Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices of inventories less all estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.  Raw materials and supplies are recorded at moving average cost; work in process and finished goods are recorded at standard cost and adjusted to the approximate weighted average cost at the balance sheet dates.

Inventories related to real estate business include land and buildings held for sale, land held for construction, construction in progress and prepayment for land use rights.  Land held for development is recorded as land held for construction upon obtaining the title of ownership.  The prepayment is recorded as prepayments for land use rights before obtaining the title of ownership.  Construction in progress is accounted for using the completed-contract method.  Prior to the completion, borrowing costs directly attributable to construction in progress are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset.  Construction in progress is transferred to land and buildings held for sale upon completion.  Land and buildings held for sale, construction in progress and land held for construction are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and related write-downs are made by item.  The amounts received in advance for real estate properties are first recorded as advance receipts and then recognized as revenue when the construction is completed and the title and significant risk of the real estate properties are transferred to customers.  Cost of sales of land and buildings held for sale are recognized based on the ratio of property sold to the total property developed.

Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method

Investments accounted for using the equity method include investments in associates.  An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is not a subsidiary.  Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee without having control over those policies.

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

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

When an entity transacts with its associate, unrealized profits and losses resulting from the transactions with the associate are eliminated.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Except for land which is stated at cost, property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment.

Properties in the course of construction for production, supply or administrative purposes are carried at cost, less any recognized impairment loss.  Such properties are classified to the appropriate categories of property, plant and equipment when completed and ready for intended use.  Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.

Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method.  The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed at each balance sheet date, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.  Freehold land is not depreciated.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset.  Any gain or loss arising from the
 
 
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disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized in profit or loss.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising from an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the business less accumulated impairment loss.

Goodwill is no longer amortized and instead is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the cash-generating unit may be impaired.  For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of business combinations.

If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.  Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss.  A reversal of an impairment loss recognized for goodwill is prohibited in subsequent periods.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets with finite useful lives acquired separately are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment.  Other intangible assets are amortized based on the pattern in which the economic benefits are consumed or using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.  The estimated useful lives, residual value and amortization methods are reviewed at each balance sheet date, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Other intangible assets acquired in a business combination and recognized separately from goodwill are initially recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date.  Subsequent to initial recognition, other intangible assets acquired in a business combination are reported at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment.

Impairment of Tangible and Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill

At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.  If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.  Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.  If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount.

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

Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.  Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value.  Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition.  Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
 
 
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Financial assets

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

 
a.
Measurement category

The classification of financial assets held by the Group depends on the nature and the purpose of financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

 
1)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)

Financial assets are classified as at fair value through profit or loss when the financial assets are either held for trading or they are designated as at fair value through profit or loss.  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value with any gains or losses arising from remeasurement recognized in profit or loss.  The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset.  Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 33.

 
2)
Held-to-maturity financial assets

The Group classified the investments in foreign government bonds above specific credit ratings and the Group has positive intent and ability to hold these investments to maturity as held-to-maturity investments.  Subsequent to initial recognition, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment.  Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 33.

 
3)
Available-for-sale financial assets

Shares held by the Group that fair value can be reliably measured are classified as available-for-sale financial assets and are stated at fair value at balance sheet date.  Changes in the carrying amounts of available-for-sale financial assets are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets.  When the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gains or losses that previously accumulated under the heading of unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets is reclassified to profit or loss.  Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 33.

Dividends from available-for-sale equity instruments are recognized in profit or loss when the Group’s right to receive the dividends is established.

 
4)
Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, other financial assets and debt investments with no active market are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.  Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the effect of discounting is immaterial.

 
b.
Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indications of impairment at balance sheet date.  Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial assets, the estimated future cash flows of the investments have been affected.
 
 
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For financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as trade receivables and other receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, further, assessed for impairment on a collective basis.  The Group assesses the collectability of receivables based on the Group’s past experience of collecting payments and observable changes that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the assets’ carrying amounts and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial assets’ original effective interest rates.  If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decreases can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed either directly or by adjusting an allowance account through profit or loss.  The reversal shall not result in carrying amounts of financial assets that exceed what the amortized cost would have been at the date the impairment is reversed.

When an available-for-sale financial asset is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss in the period.  In respect of available-for-sale equity securities, impairment loss previously recognized in profit or loss are not reversed through profit or loss.  Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets.

 
c.
Derecognition of financial assets

The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity.  On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gains or losses that had been recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss.

Equity instruments

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities.  Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

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

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are measured either at amortized cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL.  Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL are held for trading.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value with any gains or losses, including dividends or interest paid, arising on remeasurement recognized in profit or loss.  Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 33.

The Group derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or expired.  The difference between the carrying amounts of the financial liabilities derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in profit or loss.
 
 
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Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at balance sheet date.  The resulting gains or losses are recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument.  When the fair value of derivative instruments is positive, they are recognized as financial assets; when the fair value of derivative instruments is negative, they are recognized as financial liabilities.

Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when they meet the definition of a derivative, their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the contracts are not measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Hedge Accounting

The Group designates certain hedging instruments as either fair value hedge or cash flow hedge.

Fair value hedge

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities that are attributable to the hedged risk.  The change in the fair value of the hedging instrument and the underlying hedged item are recognized in profit or loss in the line item relating to the hedged item.

Cash flow hedge

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedge are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedges.  Gains or losses relating to the ineffective portion are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognized hedged item.

Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when the Group revokes the designated hedging relationship, or when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.  The cumulative gains or losses on the hedging instruments that were previously recognized in other comprehensive income from the period when the hedge was effective remains separately in equity until the forecast transaction occurs.  When the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in profit or loss, the associated gains or losses that were recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to profit or loss or are included in the initial cost as non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities.  When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gains or losses accumulated in equity are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable take into account of estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

Sale of goods and real estate properties

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

 
The Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods and real estate properties;
 
 
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The Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods and real estate properties sold;

 
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;

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

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

Rendering of services

Service income is recognized when services are rendered.

Dividend and interest income

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

Leasing

The Group as a lessor

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

The Group as a lessee

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognized as assets of the Group at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments.  The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the consolidated balance sheets as a finance lease obligation.

Operating lease payments are recognized as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or for sale.  All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Retirement Benefit Costs

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognized as expenses when employees have rendered services entitling them to the contributions.

For defined benefit retirement benefit plans, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period.  Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit obligations are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income.

The cost of providing benefits at the interim period is determined using the pension cost rate derived from the actuarial valuation at the end of prior year.
 
 
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Share-based Payment Arrangements

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date.  The fair value of the equity instruments determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's best estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in capital surplus - employee share options.

At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews its estimate of the number of employee share options expected to vest.  The impact of the revision of the original estimates is recognized in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the capital surplus - employee share options.

Taxation

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

Current tax

Interim period income taxes are assessed on an annual basis.  Interim period income tax expense is calculated by applying to the interim period’s pre-tax income and the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.

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

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

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit.  Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences.  Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused loss carry forward and unused tax credits for purchases of machinery, equipment and technology, research and development expenditures, and personnel training expenditures to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amounts of deferred tax assets is reviewed at balance sheet date and is adjusted based on whether it is probable that sufficient taxable profits would be available to allow all or part of deferred tax assets to be utilized.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which assets are realized or the liabilities are settled.  The measurement of deferred tax assets and  liabilities reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at balance sheet date, to recover or settle the carrying amounts of its assets and liabilities.

Current and deferred tax for the year

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

A translation of the consolidated financial statements into U.S. dollars is included solely for the convenience of the readers, and has been translated from NT$ at the exchange rate as set forth in the statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, which was NT$29.96 to US$1.00 as of June 28, 2013.  The translation should not be construed as a representation that the NT$ amounts have been, could have been, or could in the future be, converted into U.S. dollars at this or any other rate of exchange.


 5.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 4, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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

The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date, that could have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Impairment of Goodwill

Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated.  The value in use calculation requires management to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from cash-generating units and suitable discount rates in order to calculate its present value.  When the actual future cash flows are less than expectation, a material impairment loss may arise.

Impairment of Tangible and Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill

In evaluating the impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill, the Group is required to make subjective judgments in determining the independent cash flows, useful lives, expected future revenue and expenses related to a specific asset groups with the consideration of its usage patterns and the nature of semiconductor industry.  Any changes in these estimates based on changed economic conditions or business strategies could result in significant impairment charges in future periods.

Valuation of Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the net realizable value of inventory at balance sheet date is determined based on Group’s judgments and estimates.

Due to the rapid technology changes, the Group estimates the net realizable value of inventory for obsolescent and unmarketable items at balance sheet date and then writes down the cost of inventories to net realizable value.  The net realizable value of inventories is mainly determined based on assumptions of future demand within a specific time period.

Income Taxes

The realizability of deferred tax assets mainly depends on whether sufficient future profits or taxable temporary differences will be available.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and
 
 
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June 30, 2013, the carrying amounts of the Group’s deferred tax assets in relation to unused loss carry forward and unused tax credit were NT$1,566,192 thousand, NT$1,613,834 thousand, NT$1,409,791 thousand and NT$1,281,996 thousand (US$42,790 thousand), respectively.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, no deferred tax asset has been recorded in relation to unused loss carry forward and unused tax credit of NT$382,158 thousand, NT$542,500 thousand, NT$513,610 thousand and NT$593,764 thousand (US$19,819 thousand), respectively, due to the uncertainty of future profit streams.

Retirement Benefit Obligations

In determining the present value of the Group’s defined benefit obligations, management is required to use its judgments and estimates in applying certain actuarial assumptions including discount rates and expected rates of return on plan assets at the end of each year.  Any changes in actuarial assumptions could result in significant effect on the present value of the Group’s defined benefit obligations.

Fair value of Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments

As described in Note 33, the Group’s management uses judgments applying appropriate valuation techniques commonly applied by market practitioners.  All the assumptions applied are based on observable quoted market prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates.  The fair value of unquoted equity instruments is estimated based on the assumptions supported by unobservable market prices and interest rates which are disclosed in Note 33.  The Group’s management believes that the valuation techniques and the assumptions applied are appropriate in determining the fair value of financial instruments.

 6.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Cash on hand
  $ 10,240     $ 10,218     $ 8,721     $ 9,847     $ 329  
Checking accounts and demand deposits
    13,879,155       12,133,121       13,575,159       17,777,593       593,378  
Cash equivalent
    10,077,650       8,005,549       6,409,636       7,952,749       265,445  
                                         
    $ 23,967,045     $ 20,148,888     $ 19,993,516     $ 25,740,189     $ 859,152  

Cash equivalents include time deposits that are of a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisitions, and are highly liquid, readily convertible to known amounts in cash and the risk of changes in values is insignificant.  Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investments or other purposes.


 7.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS - CURRENT

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Financial assets designated as at  FVTPL                                            
                             
                               
Dual currency deposits
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,178,381     $ 2,587,057     $ 86,350  
Structured time deposits
    -       1,492,840       1,644,601       1,242,178       41,461  
      -       1,492,840       3,822,982       3,829,235       127,811  
                                         
(Continued)
 
 
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January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Financial assets held for trading
                             
                               
Swap contracts
  $ 478,504     $ 224,254     $ 18,890     $ 576,535     $ 19,244  
Quoted shares
    46,858       51,423       18,000       41,409       1,382  
Open-end mutual funds
    170,581       580,232       171,802       32,375       1,081  
Forward exchange contracts
    10,812       9,952       3,326       4,441       148  
      706,755       865,861       212,018       654,760       21,855  
                                         
    $ 706,755     $ 2,358,701     $ 4,035,000     $ 4,483,995     $ 149,666  
                                         
Financial liabilities held for trading
                                       
                                         
Swap contracts
  $ 81,450     $ 84,256     $ 423,366     $ 76,584     $ 2,556  
Forward exchange contracts
    13,944       9,010       35,883       29,510       985  
Foreign currency option contracts
    -       -       7,899       16,405       548  
Cross currency swap contracts
    38,880       26,972       -       -       -  
                                         
    $ 134,274     $ 120,238     $ 467,148     $ 122,499     $ 4,089  
 
(Concluded)

The Group entered into investment portfolios consisting of structured time deposits and dual currency deposits with banks, and both included embedded derivative instruments which are not closely related to the host contracts.  The Group designated the entire contracts as financial assets at FVTPL on initial recognition.

At each balance sheet date, the outstanding swap contracts not accounted for hedge accounting were as follows:

       
Notional Amount
Currency
 
Maturity Period
 
(In Thousands)
         
January 1, 2012
       
         
Sell NT$/Buy US$
 
2012.01-2012.12
 
NT$19,936,501/US$677,600
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2012.01-2012.03
 
US$96,500/NT$2,854,357
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2012.01-2012.12
 
US$72,260/JPY5,600,000
Sell US$/Buy EUR
 
2012.01
 
US$1,992/EUR1,500
         
June 30, 2012
       
         
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2012.07
 
US$72,700/NT$2,166,545
Sell NT$/Buy US$
 
2012.07-2013.11
 
NT$24,208,018/US$820,000
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2012.07-2012.12
 
US$76,491/JPY5,950,000
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2012.12
 
US$40,000/CNY256,400
         
December 31, 2012
       
         
Sell NT$/Buy US$
 
2013.01-2013.12
 
NT$29,616,245/US$1,011,500
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2013.01-2013.04
 
US$182,500/NT$5,315,035
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2013.01-2013.02
 
US$63,961/JPY5,280,000
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2013.06
 
US$40,000/CNY251,940
         
(Continued)
 
 
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Notional Amount
Currency
 
Maturity Period
 
(In Thousands)
         
June 30, 2013
       
         
Sell NT$/Buy US$
 
2013.07-2014.06
 
NT$32,407,037/US$1,102,200
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2013.07-2013.09
 
US$145,700/NT$4,350,856
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2013.07
 
US$64,118/JPY6,150,000
Sell US$/Buy KRW
 
2013.07
 
US$15,000/KRW17,367,000
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2013.12
 
US$40,000/CNY249,240
 
(Concluded)

At each balance sheet date, the outstanding forward exchange contracts not accounted for hedge accounting were as follow:

       
Notional Amount
Currency
 
Maturity Period
 
(In Thousands)
         
January 1, 2012
       
         
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2012.01
 
US$31,500/JPY2,454,249
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2012.01-2012.03
 
US$68,000/NT$2,055,270
Sell US$/Buy MYR
 
2012.01-2012.03
 
US$16,000/MYR50,522
Sell US$/Buy EUR
 
2012.01
 
US$2,354/EUR1,800
Sell US$/Buy KRW
 
2012.01
 
US$42,000/KRW48,435,800
Sell US$/Buy SGD
 
2012.01-2012.02
 
US$5,500/SGD7,141
Sell EUR/Buy US$
 
2012.01-2012.02
 
EUR1,500/US$2,046
         
June 30, 2012
       
         
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2012.07-2012.08
 
US$22,000/CNY139,491
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2012.07
 
US$20,000/NT$598,400
Sell US$/Buy MYR
 
2012.07-2012.09
 
US$22,500/MYR71,517
Sell US$/Buy SGD
 
2012.07
 
US$4,000/SGD5,098
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2012.07-2012.09
 
US$55,500/JPY4,403,215
Sell EUR/Buy US$
 
2012.07
 
EUR800/US$1,017
Sell US$/Buy EUR
 
2012.07
 
US$3,603/EUR2,810
Sell US$/Buy KRW
 
2012.07
 
US$45,500/KRW52,807,425
         
December 31, 2012
       
         
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2013.01-2013.02
 
US$35,297/JPY2,945,751
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2013.01-2013.04
 
US$37,000/CNY232,230
Sell US$/Buy MYR
 
2013.01-2013.02
 
US$8,000/MYR24,549
Sell US$/Buy EUR
 
2013.01
 
US$1,444/EUR1,128
Sell US$/Buy KRW
 
2013.01
 
US$18,000/KRW19,368,700
Sell US$/Buy SGD
 
2013.01-2013.03
 
US$9,500/SGD11,594
Sell EUR/Buy US$
 
2013.01-2013.02
 
EUR500/US$658
Sell NT$/Buy US$
 
2013.02
 
NT$29,104/US$1,000
         
June 30, 2013
       
         
Sell US$/Buy NT$
 
2013.07-2013.08
 
US$30,690/NT$918,389
Sell US$/Buy CNY
 
2013.07-2013.12
 
US$114,000/CNY704,315
(Continued)
 
 
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Notional Amount
Currency
 
Maturity Period
 
(In Thousands)
         
Sell US$/Buy KRW
 
2013.07
 
US$6,500/KRW7,383,300
Sell US$/Buy SGD
 
2013.07-2013.09
 
US$9,500/SGD11,786
Sell US$/Buy JPY
 
2013.07-2013.10
 
US$29,123/JPY2,871,712
Sell EUR/Buy US$
 
2013.07
 
EUR500/US$660
 
(Concluded)

At each balance sheet date, the outstanding cross currency swap contracts not accounted for hedge accounting were as follows:

Notional Amount
(In Thousands)
 
Maturity Period
 
Range of Interest Rates Paid
 
Range of Interest Rates Received
             
January 1, 2012
           
             
US$30,000/NT$869,400
 
2012.08
 
0.29
 
0.94-0.96
             
June 30, 2012
           
             
US$30,000/NT$869,400
 
2012.08
 
0.24
 
0.94-0.96

At each balance sheet date, the outstanding foreign currency option contracts not accounted for hedge accounting were as follows:

       
Notional Amount
Currency
 
Maturity Period
 
(In Thousands)
         
December 31, 2012
       
         
Sell US$ Put/NT$ Call
 
2015.05 (Note)
 
US$4,000/NT$111,400
Sell US$ Put/NT$ Call
 
2015.05 (Note)
 
US$4,000/NT$111,100
Buy US$ Call/NT$ Put
 
2015.05 (Note)
 
US$2,000/NT$55,700
Buy US$ Call/NT$ Put
 
2015.05 (Note)
 
US$2,000/NT$55,550
         
June 30, 2013
       
         
Sell US$ Put/NT$ Call
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$2,000/NT$56,876
Sell US$ Put/NT$ Call
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$2,000/NT$56,980
Sell US$ Put/NT$ Call
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$2,000/NT$56,760
Buy US$ Call/NT$ Put
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$1,000/NT$28,438
Buy US$ Call/NT$ Put
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$1,000/NT$28,490
Buy US$ Call/NT$ Put
 
2015.11 (Note)
 
US$1,000/NT$28,380

 
Note :
The contracts will be settled once a month and the counterparty has the right to early terminate the contracts.  The aforementioned outstanding contracts as of December 31, 2012 were all early settled.

 
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 8.
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Limited partnership
  $ 447,112     $ 445,260     $ 518,452     $ 538,813     $ 17,985  
Quoted ordinary shares
    197,052       246,976       301,146       459,978       15,353  
Unquoted ordinary shares (Note 10)
    384,193       377,214       257,948       207,053       6,911  
Private-placement shares
    24,827       69,395       67,146       54,778       1,828  
Open-end mutual funds
    -       -       -       19,147       639  
Unquoted preferred shares
    61,978       24,804       283       18,223       608  
      1,115,162       1,163,649       1,144,975       1,297,992       43,324  
Current
    48,794       47,568       48,266       74,988       2,503  
                                         
Non-current
  $ 1,066,368     $ 1,116,081     $ 1,096,709     $ 1,223,004     $ 40,821  

As of June 30, 2013, the Group assessed its investees’ financial conditions as well as future operating performance and charged an impairment loss of NT$76,916 thousand (US$2,568 thousand) to the carrying amounts of some investments in unquoted ordinary shares and unquoted preferred shares. (Note 10)


 9.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR HEDGING

The Group entered into interest rate swap contracts as cash flow hedge to mitigate exposures to interest rate fluctuations relating to the Group’s borrowings.

At each balance sheet date, the outstanding interest rate swap contracts of the Group were as follows:

Maturity Period
 
Notional Amount
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Rates
Paid (%)
 
Interest Rate Received
(%)
 
Expected
Period for
Future Cash
Flow
 
Expected Period for the Recognition of Gains or Losses from
Hedging
                     
January 1, 2012
                   
                     
2013.03
 
NT$    5,220,000
 
2.45-2.48
 
0.861
 
2012-2013
 
2012-2013
2013.03
 
NT$    2,392,500
 
0.96-0.99
 
0.861
 
2012-2013
 
2012-2013
                     
June 30, 2012
                   
2013.03
 
NT$    3,480,000
 
2.45-2.48
 
0.871
 
2012-2013
 
2012-2013
2013.03
 
NT$    1,595,000
 
0.96-0.99
 
0.871
 
2012-2013
 
2012-2013
                     
December 31, 2012
                   
                     
2013.03
 
NT$    1,740,000
 
2.45-2.48
 
0.887
 
2013
 
2013
2013.03
 
NT$       797,500
 
0.96-0.99
 
0.887
 
2013
 
2013
                     
June 30,2013
                   
                     
2014.04
 
CNY     240,000
 
2.00
 
2.73
 
2013-2014
 
2013-2014

All interest rate swap contracts exchanging floating interest rates for fixed interest rates were designated as cash flow hedges in order to reduce the Group's cash flow exposure to floating interest rates on borrowings.  The interest rate swaps and the interest payments on the borrowings occur simultaneously and the amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss over the period that the floating rate interest payments on the borrowings affect profit or loss. (Note 23e)

 
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10.
DEBT INVESTMENTS WITH NO ACTIVE MARKET - CURRENT

In October 2009, the Group purchased a bond investment which was a 3-year unsecured convertible corporate bond issued by SiPhoton, Inc. with a face value of US$3,000 thousand and warrants and the coupon rate was 3.00%.  The maturity of debt host contract of the investment was extended one year from October 2012 to October 2013.  In 2011, the Group exercised the warrants to purchase 545 thousand shares at US$1,500 thousand and recorded the investment as financial assets carried at cost - non-current.  As of June 30, 2013, the Group assessed SiPhoton, Inc.’s financial condition and wrote off the entire carrying amount of the investment in SiPhoton, Inc. of NT$89,409 thousand (US$2,984 thousand) and NT$44,704 thousand (US$ 1,492 thousand) in debt investments with no active market - current and available-for-sale financial assets - non-current, respectively, and recognized an impairment loss under the line item other gains and losses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.


11.
TRADE RECEIVABLES, NET

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Trade receivables
  $ 30,727,988     $ 31,918,463     $ 37,503,628     $ 34,996,201     $ 1,168,098  
Less:  Allowance for impairment loss
    128,869       92,912       80,137       81,782       2,730  
                                         
Trade receivables, net
  $ 30,599,119     $ 31,825,551     $ 37,423,491     $ 34,914,419     $ 1,165,368  

 
a.
Trade receivables

The Group’s average credit terms were 30-90 days. Allowance for impairment loss is assessed by reference to the collectability of receivables by performing the account aging analysis, historical experience and current financial condition of customers.

The concentration of credit risk was minor due to the fact that the customer base was large.

Age of receivables that are past due but not impaired was as follow:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Less than 30 days
  $ 1,979,697     $ 1,915,027     $ 2,263,353     $ 3,169,164     $ 105,780  
31-90 days
    337,481       211,039       160,528       291,437       9,727  
More than 91 days
    16,214       1,382       4,654       1,844       62  
                                         
Total
  $ 2,333,392     $ 2,127,448     $ 2,428,535     $ 3,462,445     $ 115,569  

Except for those impaired, the Group had not provided an allowance for impairment loss on trade receivables at balance sheet dates since there had not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts were still considered recoverable.  The Group did not hold any collateral or other credit enhancements over these balances nor did it have a legal right to offset against any amounts owed by the Group to counterparties.
 
 
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Movement in the allowance for impairment loss recognized on trade receivables was as follow:

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ 128,869     $ 80,137     $ 2,675  
Impairment losses recognized (reversed)
    (34,531 )     2,602       87  
Amount written off during the period as uncollectible
    (1,206 )     -       -  
Addition through business combinations
    950       -       -  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    (1,170 )     (957 )     (32 )
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ 92,912     $ 81,782     $ 2,730  

The allowance for impairment loss resulting from the individually impaired trade receivables amounted to $70,750 thousand, $26,918 thousand, $34,225 thousand and $46,409 thousand (US$1,549 thousand) as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  The impairment losses represent the difference between the carrying amounts of these trade receivables and the present value of the expected proceeds received from liquidation.

Age of impaired trade receivables was as follow:

   
January 1, 2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Not past due
  $ 24     $ -     $ 2,959     $ -     $ -  
Less than 30 days
    842,867       1,062,042       1,950,379       44,272       1,478  
31-90 days
    234,053       300,208       131,772       105,094       3,508  
More than 91 days
    139,615       57,434       43,722       46,805       1,562  
                                         
Total
  $ 1,216,559     $ 1,419,684     $ 2,128,832     $ 196,171     $ 6,548  

 
b.
Transfers of financial assets

Factored trade receivables of the Group were as follows:

Counterparties
Receivables
Sold
(In Thousands)
Amounts
Collected
(In Thousands)
Advances
Received
at Period-end
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Rates
on Advances
Received
(%)
 
Credit Line
(In Thousands)
               
Six Months ended June 30, 2012
             
  Citi bank
US$   123,324
US$   58,940
US$   64,384
    1.33-1.34  
US$   92,000
                 
Six Months ended June 30, 2013
               
  Citi bank
US$   120,841
US$   55,124
US$   65,717
    1.03  
US$   92,000

Pursuant to the factoring agreement, losses from commercial disputes (such as sales returns and discounts) should be borne by the Group, while losses from credit risk should be borne by the banks.  As of June 30, 2012 and 2013, the Group issued promissory notes of US$27,000 thousand to the banks as collateral.

 
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12.
INVENTORIES

   
January 1, 2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Finished goods
  $ 3,616,381     $ 3,350,592     $ 4,509,187     $ 3,459,094     $ 115,457  
Work in process
    1,563,509       1,648,075       1,696,739       1,657,795       55,334  
Raw materials
    7,715,521       8,328,730       7,885,749       8,471,209       282,751  
Supplies
    515,069       566,079       622,605       566,577       18,911  
Raw materials and supplies in transit
    510,277       492,522       456,762       296,982       9,912  
                                         
    $ 13,920,757     $ 14,385,998     $ 15,171,042     $ 14,451,657     $ 482,365  

The cost of inventories recognized as operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was NT$72,923,590 thousand and NT$79,908,694 thousand (US$2,667,179 thousand), respectively, which included write-downs of inventories at NT$188,463 thousand and NT$271,378 thousand (US$9,058 thousand), respectively.


13.
INVENTORIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Land and buildings held for sale
  $ 633,078     $ 607,752     $ 323,910     $ 85,746     $ 2,862  
Construction in progress
    11,753,404       11,896,954       11,924,683       12,651,516       422,280  
Land held for construction
    1,616,743       1,616,743       1,616,743       1,664,934       55,572  
Prepayments for land use rights
    2,146,273       3,105,094       3,036,682       3,191,293       106,519  
                                         
    $ 16,149,498     $ 17,226,543     $ 16,902,018     $ 17,593,489     $ 587,233  

A portion of land and buildings held for sale in Shanghai Zhangjiang was completed and sold.  The related construction loss of NT$45,787 thousand and construction profit of NT$193,960 thousand (US$6,474 thousand) was included in net profit for the period for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.  The remaining projects located on Shanghai Caobao Road and Hutai Road are expected to be completed by the end of 2015.  The capitalized interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 is disclosed in Note 24.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, inventories related to real estate business of $15,085,680 thousand, $16,147,475 thousand, $16,578,108 thousand and $17,507,743 thousand (US$584,371 thousand), respectively, are expected to be recovered longer than twelve months.

Refer to Note 35 for the inventories related to real estate business that had been pledged by the Group for bank borrowings.


14.
INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Investments in associates accounted for using the equity method consisted of the following:

         
Carrying Amount
   
Main
Establishment and
Operating
 
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
 2012
   
June 30,
2013
Name of Associate
 
 Business
 Location
 
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
                                 
(Note 4)
                                   
Listed company
                                 
  Hung Ching Development & Construction Co. (“HC”)
 
Engaged in the development, construction and leasing of real estate properties
ROC
$
1,106,518
  $
1,004,757
  $
1,119,133
  $
1,045,603
  $
34,900
(Continued)
 
 
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Carrying Amount
 
   
Main
Establishment and
Operating
 
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
Name of Associate
 
 Business
 Location
 
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
 
                                 
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Unlisted companies
                                   
  Hung Ching Kwan Co. (“HCK”)
 
Engaged in the leasing of real estate properties
ROC
  $ 310,550     $ 309,177     $ 358,887     $ 356,242     $ 11,890  
  StarChips Technology Inc. (“SCT”)
 
Engaged in design, manufacturing and sale of LED driver IC
ROC
    47,856       47,856       47,856       47,856       1,597  
            1,464,924       1,361,790       1,525,876       1,449,701       48,387  
   
Less:Deferred gain on transfer of land
      300,149       300,149       300,149       300,149       10,018  
   
Accumulated impairment - SCT
      47,856       47,856       47,856       47,856       1,597  
                                               
          $ 1,116,919     $ 1,013,785     $ 1,177,871     $ 1,101,696     $ 36,772  
 
(Concluded)

At each balance sheet date, the percentage of ownership held by the Group in HC, HCK and SCT was 26.2%, 27.3% and 33.3%, respectively.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, the fair values of publicly traded investments accounted for using the equity method were measured on the closing price at NT$775,517 thousand, NT$806,400 thousand, NT$895,619 thousand and NT$919,639 thousand (US$30,696 thousand), respectively.

The summarized financial information in respect of the Group’s associates was set out below:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Total assets
  $ 10,866,887     $ 10,287,045     $ 12,833,411     $ 14,631,132     $ 488,356  
Total liabilities
  $ 5,309,834     $ 4,915,554     $ 6,974,439     $ 9,075,953     $ 302,936  

   
Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Operating revenue
  $ 1,569,258     $ 123,221     $ 4,113  
Net profit (loss) for the period
  $ 139,337     $ (126,698 )   $ (4,229 )
Other comprehensive loss
  $ (109,163 )   $ (2,996 )   $ (100 )

Except SCT, the Group’s share of profit or loss and other comprehensive loss of associates for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was based on the associates’ financial statements reviewed by their external accountants for the relevant periods.


15.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment were as follows:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Land
  $ 3,309,074     $ 3,297,880     $ 3,274,086     $ 3,301,281     $ 110,190  
Buildings and improvements
    37,713,916       40,403,521       41,175,593       42,244,857       1,410,042  
Machinery and equipment
    61,979,152       62,610,753       73,198,517       73,245,844       2,444,788  
Transportation equipment
    94,184       83,736       87,360       75,046       2,505  
(Continued)
 
 
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January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Furniture and fixtures
  $ 1,281,742     $ 1,220,918     $ 1,200,100     $ 1,351,783     $ 45,119  
Leased assets and leasehold improvement
    145,647       141,512       83,291       43,536       1,453  
Construction in progress and machinery in transit
    8,472,341       12,699,368       8,178,827       10,003,043       333,880  
                                         
    $ 112,996,056     $ 120,457,688     $ 127,197,774     $ 130,265,390     $ 4,347,977  
 
(Concluded)

   
Land
   
Buildings and improvements
   
Machinery and equipment
   
Transportation equipment
   
Furniture and fixtures
   
Leased assets and leasehold improvement
   
Construction in progress and machinery
in transit
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                                                 
Cost
                                               
                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 3,309,074     $ 57,156,997     $ 178,376,359     $ 291,694     $ 5,360,029     $ 540,841     $ 8,472,341     $ 253,507,335  
Additions
    -       2,938,356       5,900,699       4,407       127,244       -       10,053,264       19,023,970  
Disposals
    -       (101,322 )     (5,667,309 )     (3,301 )     (53,104 )     (4,152 )     (74,001 )     (5,903,189 )
Reclassification
    -       1,655,529       4,003,391       1,158       66,613       42,425       (5,728,467 )     40,649  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       67,194       319,175       -       -       -       -       386,369  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    (11,194 )     (414,702 )     (1,316,877 )     (3,103 )     (95,747 )     (6,039 )     (23,769 )     (1,871,431 )
                                                                 
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 3,297,880     $ 61,302,052     $ 181,615,438     $ 290,855     $ 5,405,035     $ 573,075     $ 12,699,368     $ 265,183,703  
                                                                 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
                                                               
                                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ -     $ 19,443,081     $ 116,397,207     $ 197,510     $ 4,078,287     $ 395,194     $ -     $ 140,511,279  
Depreciation expense
    -       1,631,763       8,982,719       14,864       247,675       45,875       -       10,922,896  
Impairment losses recognized in (reversed through) profit or loss
    -       24,819       -       -       -       -       -       24,819  
Disposals
    -       (88,268 )     (5,659,335 )     (3,279 )     (50,807 )     (4,151 )     -       (5,805,840 )
Reclassification
    -       5,058       39,943       (123 )     (25,196 )     (662 )     -       19,020  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       2,540       117,927       -       -       -       -       120,467  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    -       (120,462 )     (873,776 )     (1,853 )     (65,842 )     (4,693 )     -       (1,066,626 )
                                                                 
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ -     $ 20,898,531     $ 119,004,685     $ 207,119     $ 4,184,117     $ 431,563     $ -     $ 144,726,015  
                                                                 
Cost
                                                               
                                                                 
Balance at January 1,2013
  $ 3,274,086     $ 63,482,739     $ 193,973,968     $ 294,377     $ 5,435,713     $ 211,477     $ 8,178,827     $ 274,851,187  
Additions
    -       1,435,989       6,937,508       7,386       133,146       -       4,671,922       13,185,951  
Disposals
    -       (209,963 )     (4,399,521 )     (32,099 )     (44,833 )     -       (21,358 )     (4,707,774 )
Reclassification
    -       504,676       2,358,786       (3,619 )     187,795       -       (3,058,487 )     (10,849 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       6,404       284,587       113       120,079       -       -       411,183  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    27,195       1,271,758       2,327,123       8,212       101,897       5,302       232,139       3,973,626  
                                                                 
Balance at June 30,2013
  $ 3,301,281     $ 66,491,603     $ 201,482,451     $ 274,370     $ 5,933,797     $ 216,779     $ 10,003,043     $ 287,703,324  
                                                                 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
                                                               
                                                                 
Balance at January 1,2013
  $ -     $ 22,307,146     $ 120,775,451     $ 207,017     $ 4,235,613     $ 128,186     $ -     $ 147,653,413  
Depreciation expense
    -       1,750,234       10,159,451       13,810       276,312       40,930       -       12,240,737  
Impairment losses recognized in (reversed through) profit or loss
    -       (15,754 )     134,801       -       -       -       -       119,047  
Disposals
    -       (178,344 )     (4,248,613 )     (25,090 )     (38,849 )     -       -       (4,490,896 )
Reclassification
    -       (6,889 )     (33,461 )     (1,584 )     35,394       -       -       (6,540 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       2,473       108,365       4       36,814       -       -       147,656  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    -       387,880       1,340,613       5,167       36,730       4,127       -       1,774,517  
                                                                 
Balance at June 30,2013
  $ -     $ 24,246,746     $ 128,236,607     $ 199,324     $ 4,582,014     $ 173,243     $ -     $ 157,437,934  

   
Land
   
Buildings and improvements
   
Machinery and equipment
   
Transportation equipment
   
Furniture and fixtures
   
Leased assets and leasehold improvement
   
Construction in progress and machinery
in transit
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                                 
Cost
                                               
                                                 
Balance at January 1,2013
  $ 109,282     $ 2,118,916     $ 6,474,432     $ 9,826     $ 181,432     $ 7,059     $ 272,992     $ 9,173,939  
Additions
    -       47,930       231,559       247       4,444       -       155,939       440,119  
Disposals
    -       (7,008 )     (146,846 )     (1,071 )     (1,496 )     -       (713 )     (157,134 )
Reclassification
    -       16,845       78,731       (121 )     6,268       -       (102,086 )     (363 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       214       9,499       4       4,008       -       -       13,725  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    908       42,449       77,674       274       3,401       177       7,748       132,631  
                                                                 
Balance at June 30,2013
  $ 110,190     $ 2,219,346     $ 6,725,049     $ 9,159     $ 198,057     $ 7,236     $ 333,880     $ 9,602,917  
                                                                 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
                                                               
                                                                 
Balance at January 1,2013
  $ -     $ 744,564     $ 4,031,223     $ 6,910     $ 141,376     $ 4,279     $ -     $ 4,928,352  
Depreciation expense
    -       58,419       339,101       461       9,223       1,366       -       408,570  
(Continued)
 
 
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Land
   
Buildings and improvements
   
Machinery and equipment
   
Transportation equipment
   
Furniture and fixtures
   
Leased assets and leasehold improvement
   
Construction in progress and machinery
in transit
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                                 
(Reversals of) impairment losses recognized in profit or loss
  $ -     $ (526 )   $ 4,499     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3,973  
Disposals
    -       (5,953 )     (141,810 )     (837 )     (1,297 )     -       -       (149,897 )
Reclassification
    -       (230 )     (1,117 )     (53 )     1,181       -       -       (219 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       83       3,617       -       1,229       -       -       4,929  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    -       12,947       44,747       172       1,226       138       -       59,230  
                                                                 
Balance at June 30,2013
  $ -     $ 809,304     $ 4,280,260     $ 6,653     $ 152,938     $ 5,783     $ -     $ 5,254,938  
                                                                 
 
(Concluded)

As of June 30, 2012 and 2013, a portion of property, plant and equipment was unable to meet the demand for the Group’s production need.  Therefore, the Group recognized the impairment losses of NT$24,819 thousand and NT$134,801 thousand (US$4,499 thousand) in other gains and losses of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

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

Buildings and improvements
       
Main plant buildings
     
 10-40 years
Cleanrooms
     
 10-20 years
Others
     
 3-20 years
Machinery and equipment
     
 2-10 years
Transportation equipment
     
 2-5 years
Furniture and fixtures
     
 2-10 years
Leased assets and leasehold improvements
     
 3-6 years

Refer to Note 35 for property, plant and equipment that had been pledged by the Group for bank borrowings.


16.
GOODWILL

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Cost
                 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ 12,363,497     $ 12,295,819     $ 410,408  
Additions through business combinations (Note 28)
    1,454       -       -  
Reclassification
    (3,823 )     -       -  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    (20,964 )     51,089       1,705  
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ 12,340,164     $ 12,346,908     $ 412,113  
                         
                         
Accumulated impairment
                       
                         
Balance at January 1 and June 30
  $ (1,988,996 )   $ (1,988,996 )   $ (66,388 )
 
 
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a.
Allocating goodwill to cash-generating units

The carrying amount of goodwill allocated to cash-generating units was as follows:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
Cash-generating units
 
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Testing segment
  $ 7,794,894     $ 7,780,081     $ 7,748,579     $ 7,784,581     $ 259,833  
Others
    2,579,607       2,571,087       2,558,244       2,573,331       85,892  
                                         
    $ 10,374,501     $ 10,351,168     $ 10,306,823     $ 10,357,912     $ 345,725  

 
b.
Impairment assessment

At the end of each year, the Group performs impairment assessment by reviewing the recoverable amounts based on value in use.  In assessing value in use, the estimated 5-year future cash flows are discounted to their present value using annual discount rates of 8.80%-10.76% and 8.47%-10.78% as of December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively, that reflect the risks specific to each cash-generating unit.

Cash flow projection is based on the expected operating revenue, gross profit, capital expenditure and the growth of other operating costs.  The Group’s capital expenditure is based on the forecast of market demands, capacity strategy and improvement of manufacturing process.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, the Group did not recognize impairment loss on goodwill.

 
c.
The Group acquired Yang Ting in January 2012 and completed the purchase price allocation during the three months ended June 30, 2012.  As of June 30, 2012, an adjustment of NT$12,496 thousand was made to a decrease in goodwill and an increase in property, plant and equipment, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, an adjustment of NT$6,248 thousand was made to an increase in depreciation expense.


17.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of each class of other intangible assets were as follows

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Patents
  $ 487,755     $ 367,824     $ 244,374     $ 130,552     $ 4,357  
Acquired specific technology
    456,698       344,010       231,322       130,452       4,354  
Customer relationships
    982,763       892,589       802,415       728,618       24,320  
Computer software and others
    632,277       624,369       776,335       811,188       27,076  
                                         
    $ 2,559,493     $ 2,228,792     $ 2,054,446     $ 1,800,810     $ 60,107  

   
Patents
   
Acquired Specific Technology
   
Customer Relationships
   
Computer Software and Others
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                               
Cost
                             
                               
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 1,029,944     $ 1,113,947     $ 1,579,015     $ 3,146,432     $ 6,869,338  
Additions
    3,611       -       -       144,649       148,260  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (25,154 )     (25,154 )
(Continued)
 
 
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Patents
   
Acquired Specific Technology
   
Customer Relationships
   
Computer Software and Others
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                               
Reclassification
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,780     $ 2,780  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       1,721       1,721  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    (13,991 )     -       -       (13,401 )     (27,392 )
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 1,019,564     $ 1,113,947     $ 1,579,015     $ 3,257,027     $ 6,969,553  
                                         
Accumulated amortization
                                       
                                         
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 542,189     $ 657,249     $ 596,252     $ 2,514,155     $ 4,309,845  
Amortization expense
    122,729       112,688       90,174       165,298       490,889  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (25,154 )     (25,154 )
Reclassification
    -       -       -       13,605       13,605  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       1,112       1,112  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    (13,178 )     -       -       (36,358 )     (49,536 )
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 651,740     $ 769,937     $ 686,426     $ 2,632,658     $ 4,740,761  
                                         
Cost
                                       
                                         
Balance at January 1, 2013
  $ 1,018,533     $ 1,113,947     $ 1,579,015     $ 3,522,312     $ 7,233,807  
Additions
    -       -       -       155,846       155,846  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (7,950 )     (7,950 )
Reclassification
    -       -       -       (8,021 )     (8,021 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       3,164       3,164  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    2,831       -       -       37,783       40,614  
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2013
  $ 1,021,364     $ 1,113,947     $ 1,579,015     $ 3,703,134     $ 7,417,460  
                                         
Accumulated amortization
                                       
                                         
Balance at January 1, 2013
  $ 774,159     $ 882,625     $ 776,600     $ 2,745,977     $ 5,179,361  
Amortization expense
    115,884       100,870       73,797       133,927       424,478  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (7,950 )     (7,950 )
Reclassification
    -       -       -       167       167  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       688       688  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    769       -       -       19,137       19,906  
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2013
  $ 890,812     $ 983,495     $ 850,397     $ 2,891,946     $ 5,616,650  

   
Patents
   
Acquired Specific Technology
   
Customer Relationships
   
Computer Software and Others
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Cost
                             
                               
Balance at January 1, 2013
  $ 33,996     $ 37,181     $ 52,704     $ 117,567     $ 241,448  
Additions
    -       -       -       5,202       5,202  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (265 )     (265 )
Reclassification
    -       -       -       (268 )     (268 )
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       106       106  
(Continued)
 
 
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Patents
   
Acquired Specific Technology
   
Customer Relationships
   
Computer Software and Others
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Effect of foreign currency exchange
  $ 94     $ -     $ -     $ 1,261     $ 1,355  
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2013
  $ 34,090     $ 37,181     $ 52,704     $ 123,603     $ 247,578  
                                         
Accumulated amortization
                                       
                                         
Balance at January 1, 2013
  $ 25,840     $ 29,460     $ 25,921     $ 91,655     $ 172,876  
Amortization expense
    3,868       3,367       2,463       4,470       14,168  
Disposals
    -       -       -       (265 )     (265 )
Reclassification
    -       -       -       6       6  
Acquisitions through business combinations
    -       -       -       23       23  
Effect of foreign currency exchange
    25       -       -       638       663  
                                         
Balance at June 30, 2013
  $ 29,733     $ 32,827     $ 28,384     $ 96,527     $ 187,471  
 
(Concluded)

The above items of other intangible assets, except a portion of customer relationships amortized based on the pattern in which the economic benefits are consumed, were amortized on the straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Patents
     
 5-15 years
Acquired specific technology
     
 5 years
Customer relationships
     
 11 years
Computer software and others
     
 2-32 years


18.
LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS FOR LEASE

Long-term prepayments for lease mainly represent land use right located in China with period for use from 50 to 60 years.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, the carrying amount of the land use right including those which the Group was in the process of obtaining the certificates was NT$1,085,067 thousand, NT$1,538,521 thousand, NT$1,504,642 thousand and NT$1,581,250 thousand (US$52,779 thousand), respectively.


19.
BORROWINGS

 
a.
Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings represented revolving bank loans with annual interest rates at 0.96%-7.32%, 0.90%-7.57%, 0.80%-6.93%, 0.85%-7.15% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
b.
Long-term borrowings

As of June 30, 2013, the long-term borrowings with fixed interest rates were NT$709,712 thousand (US$23,689 thousand) with annual interest rates at 2.50%-6.15%.  The long-term borrowings will be repaid through April 2015 to May 2015.  The others were floating interest rate debts and consisted of the followings:

 
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January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Specified purpose loans
  $ 8,460,200     $ 5,713,685     $ 3,034,810     $ -     $ -  
Working capital bank loans
    33,636,543       30,481,291       33,535,197       35,593,251       1,188,026  
Mortgage loans
    643,106       511,796       428,079       401,305       13,395  
      42,739,849       36,706,772       36,998,086       35,994,556       1,201,421  
Less:  current portion
    3,418,799       3,921,785       3,167,050       2,483,560       82,896  
      39,321,050       32,784,987       33,831,036       33,510,996       1,118,525  
Less:  unamortized arrangement fee
    54,636       64,984       47,871       35,014       1,169  
                                         
    $ 39,266,414     $ 32,720,003     $ 33,783,165     $ 33,475,982     $ 1,117,356  

 
1)
Specified purpose loans

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Syndicated bank loan (led by Citi bank) - repaid in March 2013, annual interest rate was 2.08% , 2.08% and 2.06% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
  $ 7,612,500     $ 5,075,000     $ 2,537,500     $ -     $ -  
Others, annual interest rates were 1.78%-2.15%, 1.96%-1.97% and 1.76%-1.97% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
    847,700       638,685       497,310       -       -  
                                         
    $ 8,460,200     $ 5,713,685     $ 3,034,810     $ -     $ -  

 
2)
Working capital bank loans

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Syndicated bank loans - repayable through December 2013 to June 2015, annual interest rates were 1.05%-1.54%, 1.13%-2.07%, 0.96%-1.95% and 0.92%-2.26% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012, and June 30, 2013, respectively
                             
                               
ASE Inc.
  $ 14,466,000     $ 12,318,171     $ 10,121,143     $ 8,228,571     $ 274,652  
Others
    2,670,255       1,514,916       1,472,328       2,121,000       70,794  
                                         
Others - repayable through July 2013 to October 2015, annual interest rate was 0.95%-6.05%, 1.00%-4.35%, 0.90%-6.15% and 1.03%-6.15% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively
                                       
                                         
ASE Inc.
    7,576,400       9,558,480       15,193,680       18,730,000       625,167  
Others
    8,923,888       7,089,724       6,748,046       6,513,680       217,413  
                                         
    $ 33,636,543     $ 30,481,291     $ 33,535,197     $ 35,593,251     $ 1,188,026  
 
 
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Pursuant to the above loan agreements, the Group should maintain certain financial covenants including current ratio, debt ratio, tangible net assets and interest coverage ratio.  Such financial ratios are calculated based on the Group’s annual audited consolidated financial statements or semi-annual reviewed consolidated financial statements or subsidiaries’ annual audited financial statements.  As of June 30, 2012 and 2013, the Group was in compliance with all of the loan covenants.

 
3)
Mortgage loans

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Repayable through July 2013 to June 2018, annual interest rates were  1.36%-2.42%, 1.40%-2.10%, 1.40%-1.44% and 1.40%-7.20% as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively
                             
                               
USI
  $ 583,106     $ 466,996     $ 428,079     $ 389,167     $ 12,990  
Others
    60,000       44,800       -       12,138       405  
                                         
    $ 643,106     $ 511,796     $ 428,079     $ 401,305     $ 13,395  

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, loans of NT$9,208,143 thousand, NT$8,601,057 thousand, NT$5,557,386 thousand and NT$5,164,286 thousand (US$172,373 thousand), respectively, would mature within one year.  The Group, however, had obtained new long term credit lines to refinance the loans on a long-term basis before January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively, and therefore such balances were not classified as current portion of long-term borrowings.


20.
BONDS PAYABLE

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Secured domestic bonds - secured by banks
                             
Repayable at maturity in August 2016; interest due annually with annual interest rate 1.45%
  $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 267,023  
Secured overseas bonds - secured by ASE Inc. and issued in Hong Kong
                                       
CNY150,000 thousand, repayable at maturity in September 2014; interest due semi-annually with annual interest rate 3.13%
    720,730       708,628       693,024       728,309       24,309  
CNY500,000 thousand, repayable at maturity in September 2016; interest due semi-annually with annual interest rate 4.25%
    2,402,435       2,362,093       2,310,079       2,427,695       81,031  
      11,123,165       11,070,721       11,003,103       11,156,004       372,363  
Less:  unamortized issuance cost
    246,627       227,271       198,552       171,755       5,733  
                                         
    $ 10,876,538     $ 10,843,450     $ 10,804,551     $ 10,984,249     $ 366,630  

 
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21.
OTHER PAYABLES

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Dividends payable
  $ -     $ 4,242,007     $ -     $ 7,834,797     $ 261,508  
Payables for property, plant and equipment
    5,699,504       7,186,842       5,291,348       6,032,676       201,358  
Accrued salary and bonus
    3,288,844       2,110,592       3,974,619       3,588,756       119,785  
Accrued bonus to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors
    1,719,333       3,248,291       1,457,758       2,101,625       70,148  
Others
    4,928,180       4,655,146       4,968,469       5,075,390       169,405  
                                         
    $ 15,635,861     $ 21,442,878     $ 15,692,194     $ 24,633,244     $ 822,204  


22.
RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

 
a.
Defined contribution plans

 
1)
Domestic employees joined the pension plan under the ROC Labor Pension Act (“LPA”), which is a government-managed defined contribution plan.  Based on the LPA, the Group makes monthly contributions to employees’ individual pension accounts at 6% of their monthly salaries.

 
2)
The subsidiaries located in China, U.S.A, Malaysia, Singapore and Mexico also make contributions at various ranges according to relevant local regulations.

 
b.
Defined benefit plans

 
1)
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries joined the defined benefit pension plan under the ROC Labor Standards Law (“LS Law”).  Pension benefits are calculated on the basis of the length of service and average monthly salaries of the last six months before retirement.  The Company and its domestic subsidiaries contribute a certain percentage of monthly salaries of their domestic employees to a pension fund administered by the pension fund monitoring committee.  Pension contributions are deposited in the Bank of Taiwan in the committee’s name.

 
2)
ASE Japan has a pension plan under which eligible employees with more than ten years of service are entitled to receive pension benefits based on their length of service and salary at the time of termination of employment.  ASE Korea also has a pension plan under which eligible employees and directors with more than one year of service are entitled to receive a lump-sum payment upon termination of their service with ASE Korea, based on their length of service and salary at the time of termination.

 
3)
ASE Inc., ASE Test, Inc. and ASE Electronics maintain pension plans for executive managers.

 
4)
The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost and past service cost were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, the Group recognized employee benefit expenses calculated using the actuarially determined pension cost rate as of January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

The key assumptions used for the actuarial valuations were as follow:
 
 
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January 1,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Discount rates
    1.35%-5.38 %     1.00%-4.26 %
Expected rates of return on plan assets
    2.00%-3.99 %     2.00%-4.26 %
Expected rates of salary increase
    2.00%-5.54 %     2.00%-5.07 %

 
5)
The amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets arising from the Group’s obligation in respect of its defined benefit plans were as follows:

   
January 1,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
             
Present value of defined benefit obligation
  $ 6,664,941     $ 7,751,862  
Fair value of plan assets
    (1,961,355 )     (2,682,803 )
Deficit
    4,703,586       5,069,059  
Past service cost not yet recognized
    (126,017 )     (115,310 )
Recorded under other payables
    (10,939 )     (16,183 )
Recorded under prepaid pension cost
    98,533       4,902  
                 
Net liability arising from defined benefit obligation
  $ 4,665,163     $ 4,942,468  

The major categories of plan assets in ROC at each balance sheet date were as follows:

   
Fair Value of Plan Assets (%)
 
   
January 1,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Equity instruments
    41       39  
Debt instruments
    36       38  
Others
    23       23  
                 
      100       100  

The overall expected rates of return on plan assets was based on historical return trends and analysts' predictions of the market for the assets over the lives of the related obligations, with reference to the use of the Labor Pension Fund by Labor Pension Fund Supervision Committee, taking into consideration that the minimum return should not be less than the average interest rate on a two-year time deposit published by the local banks.

 
6)
The Group chose to disclose the experience adjustments of the amounts determined for each accounting period prospectively from the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs (Note 39):

   
January 1,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
             
Present value of defined benefit obligation
  $ 6,664,941     $ 7,751,862  
Fair value of plan assets
    (1,961,355 )     (2,682,803 )
                 
Deficit
  $ 4,703,586     $ 5,069,059  
                 
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities
  $ -     $ 810,334  
                 
Experience adjustments on plan assets
  $ -     $ (1,077 )
 
 
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7)
The Group expects to make contributions of NT$358,311 thousand (US$11,960 thousand) to the defined benefit plans within a year starting from June 30, 2013.

 
8)
Employee benefit expenses from defined benefit plans were included in the following line items:

   
For the Three Months
Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months
Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Operating costs
  $ 79,531     $ 82,693     $ 2,760     $ 160,536     $ 166,632     $ 5,562  
Selling and marketing expenses
  $ 2,947     $ 2,801     $ 93     $ 6,358     $ 5,705     $ 191  
General and administrative expenses
  $ 13,607     $ 12,161     $ 406     $ 43,886     $ 25,568     $ 853  
Research and development expenses
  $ 9,763     $ 9,726     $ 325     $ 19,481     $ 19,787     $ 660  


23.
EQUITY

 
a.
Share capital

Ordinary shares (in thousand shares)

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
                         
Numbers of shares authorized
    9,500,000       9,500,000       9,500,000       9,600,000  
                                 
Numbers of shares reserved
                               
Employee share options
    800,000       800,000       800,000       800,000  
                                 
Numbers of shares registered
    6,753,563       6,654,717       7,594,150       7,607,503  
Numbers of shares subscribed in advance
    2,145       4,154       8,142       2,620  
                                 
Number of shares issued and fully paid
    6,755,708       6,658,871       7,602,292       7,610,123  

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Shares authorized
  $ 95,000,000     $ 95,000,000     $ 95,000,000     $ 96,000,000     $ 3,204,272  
                                         
Shares reserved
                                       
Employee share options
  $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000     $ 267,023  
                                         
Shares registered
  $ 67,535,632     $ 66,547,168     $ 75,941,496     $ 76,075,029     $ 2,539,220  
Shares subscribed in advance
    35,693       68,571       106,171       49,026       1,636  
                                         
Shares issued
  $ 67,571,325     $ 66,615,739     $ 76,047,667     $ 76,124,055     $ 2,540,856  

The issued share capital of a par value at $10 per share entitled the right to vote and receive dividends, except the shares held by the Group’s subsidiaries which are not entitled the right to vote.  As of June
 
 
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30, 2013, there were 100,000 thousand shares included in the authorized shares had not completed the share registration process.

American Depositary Receipts

The Company issued ADSs and each ADS represents five ordinary shares.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, 89,126 thousand, 97,311 thousand, 105,431 thousand and 98,991 thousand ADSs were outstanding and represented approximately 445,628 thousand, 486,557 thousand, 527,154 thousand and 494,956 thousand ordinary shares of the Company, respectively.

 
b.
Capital surplus

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Arising from the excess of the consideration received over the carrying amounts of the subsidiaries’ net assets
  $ -     $ 2,171,296     $ 2,166,209     $ 2,166,209     $ 72,304  
Arising from issuance of ordinary shares
    1,615,449       1,649,373       1,704,700       1,798,356       60,025  
Arising from employee share options
    957,933       1,203,951       1,306,310       1,365,401       45,574  
Arising from treasury share transactions
    1,402,632       83,277       83,117       236,294       7,887  
Arising from share of changes in capital surplus of associates
    -       -       1,793       1,793       60  
                                         
    $ 3,976,014     $ 5,107,897     $ 5,262,129     $ 5,568,053     $ 185,850  

The premium from shares issued in excess of par, including the premium from issuance of ordinary shares and treasury share transactions, may be used to offset deficits; in addition, when the Company has no deficit, such capital surplus may be distributed as cash dividends or transferred to capital up to a certain percentage of the Company’s capital surplus each year.

The capital surplus arising from investments accounted for using the equity method and employee share options may not be used for any purpose.

 
c.
Retained earnings and dividend policy

The amendments to Articles of Incorporation of ASE Inc. (the “Articles”) were resolved by the shareholders in June 2013 providing that the annual net income shall be distributed in the following order:

 
1)
Replenishment of deficits;

 
2)
10.0% as legal reserve;

 
3)
Special reserve appropriated or reversed in accordance with laws or regulations set forth by the authorities concerned;

 
4)
An amount equal to the excess of the income from investments accounted for using the equity method over cash dividends as special reserve;

 
5)
Addition or deduction of realized gains or losses on equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income;

 
6)
Not more than 1.0% of the remainder, from 1) to 5), as compensation to directors and supervisors;
 
 
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7)
Between 7.0% to 11.0% of the remainder, from 1) to 5), as bonus to employees, of which 7.0% shall be distributed in accordance with the employee bonus plan and the excess shall be distributed to specified employees at the board of directors’ discretion; and

 
8)
Any remainder from above as dividends to shareholders.

Employees to whom referred in 7) above include employees of subsidiaries that meet certain conditions, which are to be determined by the board of directors.

The Company is currently in the stable growth stage.  To meet the capital needs for business development now and in the future and satisfy the shareholders’ demand for cash inflows, the Company shall use residual dividend policy to distribute dividends, of which the cash dividend is not lower than 30% of the total dividend distribution, with the remainder to be distributed in stock.  A distribution plan is also to be made by the board of directors and passed for resolution in the shareholders’ meeting.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, the accrued bonus to employees of the Company was NT$478,143 thousand and NT$603,662 thousand (US$20,149 thousand), respectively, and the accrued compensation to directors and supervisors of the Company was NT$95,629 thousand and NT$54,878 thousand (US$1,832 thousand), respectively.  The accrued bonus to employees and compensation to directors and supervisors represented 11% and 1%, respectively, of net income (net of the bonus and compensation) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 under the new Articles as well as 10% and 2%, respectively, of net income (net of the bonus and compensation) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 under the former Articles.  Significant differences between such estimated amounts and the amounts proposed by the board of directors in the following year are adjusted for in the current year.  If the actual amounts subsequently resolved by the shareholders differ from the proposed amounts, the differences are recorded in the year of shareholders’ resolution as a change in accounting estimate.  If a share bonus is resolved to be distributed to employees, the number of shares is determined by dividing the amount of the share bonus by the closing price (after considering the effect of cash and stock dividends) of the shares of the day immediately preceding the shareholders’ meeting.

Under Rule No. 100116 and Rule No. 0950000507 issued by the FSC, an amount equal to the net debit balance of certain shareholders’ equity accounts, such as the accumulated balance of foreign currency translation reserve, unrealized valuation gains or losses on available-for-sale financial assets, gains or losses from changes in fair value of hedging instruments in cash flow hedge, etc., shall be transferred from unappropriated earnings to a special reserve before any appropriation of earnings generated before January 1, 2012.  Any special reserve appropriated may be reversed to the extent of the decrease in the net debit balance.

Under Rule No. 1010012865 issued by the FSC, on the first-time adoption of IFRSs, the Company should appropriate a special reserve of an amount that equals those of unrealized revaluation increment and cumulative translation differences (gains) transferred to retained earnings as a result of the Company’s election of exemptions under IFRS 1.  The special reserve appropriated as above may be reversed to retained earnings in proportion to the usage, disposal or reclassification of the related assets and thereafter distributed.

Under Rule No. 1010047490 issued by the FSC, the excess of carrying amount over fair value of treasury shares held by the Group’s subsidiaries shall be also transferred from unappropriated earnings to a special reserve in proportion to the shareholdings owned by the Company.  The special reserve appropriated as above may be reversed to retained earnings to the extent of the increase in the fair value.

Appropriation of earnings to legal reserve shall be made until the legal reserve equals the Company’s capital surplus.  Legal reserve may be used to offset deficits.  If the Company has no deficit and the legal reserve has exceeded 25% of the Company’s capital surplus, the excess may be transferred to capital or distributed in cash.
 
 
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The appropriations of earnings for 2011 and 2012 had been resolved in the shareholders’ meetings in June 2012 and June 2013, respectively.  The appropriations and dividends per share were as follows:

   
Appropriation of Earnings
   
Dividends Per Share
 
   
For
   
For
   
For
   
For
 
   
Year 2011
   
Year 2012
   
Year 2011
   
Year 2012
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$ (in dollars)
   
NT$ (in dollars)
 
                         
Legal reserve
  $ 1,372,596     $ 1,309,136              
Special reserve
    -       309,992              
Cash dividends
    4,325,284       7,987,974     $ 0.65     $ 1.05  
Share dividends
    9,315,995       -       1.40       -  
                                 
    $ 15,013,875     $ 9,607,102     $ 2.05     $ 1.05  

Reversal of special reserve in NT$1,272,417 thousand was resolved at the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in June 2012.

The bonus to employees and the compensation to directors and supervisors for 2011 and 2012 distributed in cash were also approved in the aforementioned shareholders’ meetings as follows:

   
For
   
For
 
   
Year 2011
   
Year 2012
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
             
Bonus to employees
  $ 1,235,336     $ 1,147,223  
Compensation to directors and supervisors
    246,000       228,000  

The differences between the resolved amounts of the bonus to employees and compensation to directors and supervisors and the accrued amounts reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 were deemed changes in estimates.  The difference was NT$153,758 thousand and NT$38,644 thousand (US$1,290 thousand) and had been adjusted in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

The appropriations of earnings for 2012 were proposed according to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, which were prepared in accordance with the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and the accounting principles generally accepted in the ROC, and by reference to the balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 which was prepared in accordance with the revised Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and Taiwan-IFRSs.

Information on the bonus to employees and the compensation to directors and supervisors proposed by the Company’s board of directors and resolved by the shareholders’ meeting is available on the Market Observation Post System website of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

 
d.
Special reserve appropriated following first-time adoption of Taiwan-IFRSs

On January 1, 2013, the Company appropriated to the special reserve of NT$3,353,938 thousand (US$111,947 thousand) that was the exact exchange differences on translating foreign operations transferred to retained earnings as a result of the Company’s election of exemptions under IFRS 1 on the first-time adoption of Taiwan-IFRSs under Rule No. 1010012865 issued by the FSC.
 
 
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e.
Others equity items

 
1)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ -     $ (3,210,248 )   $ (107,151 )
Exchange differences arising from translating net assets of foreign operations
    (1,133,940 )     2,899,276       96,772  
Share of exchange difference of associates accounted for using the equity method
    (76 )     336       11  
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ (1,134,016 )   $ (310,636 )   $ (10,368 )

Exchange differences arising from the translation of the foreign operations’ net assets from their functional currencies to the Group's reporting currency (i.e. NT$) were recognized as exchange differences on translating foreign operations in other comprehensive income.

 
2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ 283,460     $ 355,254     $ 11,858  
Unrealized gains arising from revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets
    38,849       125,515       4,189  
Share of unrealized losses on available-for-sale financial assets of associates accounted for using the equity method
    (28,547 )     (1,122 )     (38 )
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ 293,762     $ 479,647     $ 16,009  

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale financial assets represented the cumulative gains and losses arising from the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets that have been recognized in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when those assets have been disposed of or are determined to be impaired.

 
3)
Cash flow hedges

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ (48,372 )   $ (3,755 )   $ (125 )
Gain arising from changes in fair value of hedging instruments, cash flow hedges - interest rate swap contracts
    1,583       1,940       65  
Cumulative gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of hedging instruments reclassified to profit or loss - interest rate swap contracts
    33,501       4,524       151  
Income tax related to cash flow hedges
    (5,964 )     (769 )     (26 )
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ (19,252 )   $ 1,940     $ 65  
 
 
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The cash flow hedges represents the cumulative effective portion of gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of hedging instruments entered into for cash flow hedges.  The cumulative gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of hedging instruments that are recognized and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedges will be reclassified to profit or loss only when the hedged transaction affects the profit or loss, or included as a basis adjustment to the non-financial hedged item.

 
f.
Treasury shares (in thousand shares)

   
Beginning
         
Retirement/
   
Ending
 
   
Shares
   
Addition
   
Decrease
   
Shares
 
                         
Six months ended June 30, 2012
                       
                         
Shares held by subsidiaries
    127,981       -       -       127,981  
Repurchase under share buyback plan
    105,475       -       105,475       -  
                                 
      233,456       -       105,475       127,981  
                                 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
                               
                                 
Shares held by subsidiaries
    145,883       -       -       145,883  

The Company’s shares held by its subsidiaries at each balance sheet date were as follows:

   
Shares
Held By Subsidiaries
   
Book Value
 
Book Value
 
Market Value
 
Market Value
         
NT$
 
US$
 
NT$
 
US$
             
(Note 4)
     
(Note 4)
                       
January 1, 2012
                     
                       
ASE Test
    77,377     $ 1,380,721       $ 2,004,060    
J&R Holding
    40,972       381,709         1,061,186    
ASE Test, Inc.
    9,632       196,677         249,456    
                             
      127,981     $ 1,959,107       $ 3,314,702    
                             
June 30, 2012
                           
                             
ASE Test
    77,377     $ 1,380,721       $ 1,891,864    
J&R Holding
    40,972       381,709         1,001,777    
ASE Test, Inc.
    9,632       196,677         235,490    
                             
      127,981     $ 1,959,107       $ 3,129,131    
                             
December 31, 2012
                           
                             
ASE Test
    88,200     $ 1,380,721       $ 2,222,652    
J&R Holding
    46,704       381,709         1,176,935    
ASE Test, Inc.
    10,979       196,677         276,665    
                             
      145,883     $ 1,959,107       $ 3,676,252    
(Continued)
 
 
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Shares
Held By Subsidiaries
   
Book Value
   
Book Value
   
Market Value
   
Market Value
 
         
NT$
   
US$
   
NT$
   
US$
 
               
(Note 4)
         
(Note 4)
 
                               
June 30, 2013
                             
                               
ASE Test
    88,200     $ 1,380,721     $ 46,085     $ 2,218,242     $ 74,040  
J&R Holding
    46,704       381,709       12,741       1,174,600       39,206  
ASE Test, Inc.
    10,979       196,677       6,565       276,116       9,216  
                                         
      145,883     $ 1,959,107     $ 65,391     $ 3,668,958     $ 122,462  
 
(Concluded)

The Company issued ordinary shares in connection with its merger with its subsidiaries.  The shares held by its subsidiaries were reclassified from investments accounted for using the equity method to treasury shares on the proportion owned by the Company.

Under the Securities and Exchange Act, the Company shall neither pledge treasury shares nor exercise shareholders’ rights on these shares, such as rights to dividends and voting.  The subsidiaries holding treasury shares, however, retain shareholders’ rights, except the rights to participate in any share issuance for cash and voting.

 
g.
Non-controlling interests

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ 1,515,291     $ 3,521,419     $ 117,537  
Attributable to non-controlling interests:
                       
Share of profit for the period
    155,948       216,082       7,212  
Exchange difference on translating foreign operations
    (666 )     121,778       4,065  
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale financial assets
    264       1,064       36  
Additional non-controlling interests arising from partial disposal of subsidiaries (Note 29)
    1,455,289       -       -  
Purchase of non-controlling interests
    (10,967 )     -       -  
Non-controlling interest relating to outstanding vested share options held by the employees of subsidiaries
    103,344       54,435       1,817  
Cash dividends to non-controlling interests
    (22,799 )     (99,597 )     (3,324 )
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ 3,195,704     $ 3,815,181     $ 127,343  

 
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24.
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX

 
a.
Other income

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Interest income - bank deposits
  $ 102,114     $ 45,891     $ 1,532     $ 201,582     $ 86,290     $ 2,880  
Government subsidy
    8,022       17,789       594       29,051       35,866       1,197  
Rental income
    11,931       14,143       472       23,822       31,764       1,060  
Dividends income
    3,911       12,103       404       8,545       12,103       404  
                                                 
    $ 125,978     $ 89,926     $ 3,002     $ 263,000     $ 166,023     $ 5,541  

 
b.
Other gains and losses

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Net gains or losses arising on financial instruments held for trading
  $ 352,131     $ 143,907     $ 4,803     $ (94,432 )   $ 729,634     $ 24,354  
Net gains on financial assets designated as at FVTPL
    -       47,412       1,582       -       76,463       2,552  
Gains or losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    3,544       439       15       31,660       (12,151 )     (406 )
Net gains or losses on foreign exchange
    (370,932 )     (26,268 )     (877 )     135,059       (499,197 )     (16,662 )
Loss on damages and claims
    (9,280 )     (141,975 )     (4,739 )     (95,312 )     (257,294 )     (8,588 )
Impairment loss
    (24,819 )     (286,364 )     (9,558 )     (24,819 )     (285,372 )     (9,525 )
Gain from bargain purchase
    -       32,322       1,079       -       32,322       1,079  
Others
    24,175       327,578       10,934       151,934       345,678       11,538  
                                                 
    $ (25,181 )   $ 97,051     $ 3,239     $ 104,090     $ 130,083     $ 4,342  

 
c.
Finance costs

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Total interest expense for financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
  $ 535,316     $ 566,232     $ 18,900     $ 1,086,489     $ 1,134,468     $ 37,866  
Less:  Amounts included in the cost of qualifying assets
                                               
Inventories related to real estate business
    (4,012 )     (10,781 )     (360 )     (40,708 )     (20,544 )     (686 )
Property, plant and equipment
    (51,568 )     (34,435 )     (1,149 )     (95,271 )     (66,543 )     (2,221 )
      479,736       521,016       17,391       950,510       1,047,381       34,959  
Loss arising from derivatives designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedge reclassified to profit or loss
    14,298       -       -       33,501       4,524       151  
Other finance costs
    7,869       10,946       365       16,599       19,294       644  
                                                 
    $ 501,903     $ 531,962     $ 17,756     $ 1,000,610     $ 1,071,199     $ 35,754  
 
 
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Information relating to capitalized interest was as follows:

   
For the Three Months
Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months
Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
                         
Interest rates
                       
Inventories related to real estate business
    5.90%-7.22 %     5.90%-7.21 %     5.23%-7.22 %     5.90%-7.21 %
Property, plant and equipment
    1.75%-4.86 %     1.69%-4.82 %     1.74%-4.86 %     1.54%-5.88 %

 
d.
Depreciation and amortization

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Property, plant and equipment
  $ 5,490,700     $ 6,142,304     $ 205,017     $ 10,922,896     $ 12,240,737     $ 408,569  
Intangible assets and land use rights (under long-term prepayments for lease)
    255,536       217,746       7,268       516,747       451,519       15,071  
                                                 
  Total
  $ 5,746,236     $ 6,360,050     $ 212,285     $ 11,439,643     $ 12,692,256     $ 423,640  
                                                 
Summary of deprecation by function
                                               
Operating costs
  $ 5,109,143     $ 5,746,180     $ 191,795     $ 10,141,514     $ 11,406,654     $ 380,729  
Operating expenses
    381,557       396,124       13,222       781,382       834,083       27,840  
                                                 
    $ 5,490,700     $ 6,142,304     $ 205,017     $ 10,922,896     $ 12,240,737     $ 408,569  
                                                 
Summary of amortization by function
                                               
Operating costs
  $ 130,817     $ 115,312     $ 3,849     $ 260,585     $ 245,623     $ 8,199  
Operating expenses
    124,719       102,434       3,419       256,162       205,896       6,872  
                                                 
    $ 255,536     $ 217,746     $ 7,268     $ 516,747     $ 451,519     $ 15,071  

 
e.
Employee benefits expense

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Post-employment benefits (Note 22)
                                   
Defined contribution plans
  $ 263,217     $ 322,704     $ 10,771     $ 512,673     $ 622,227     $ 20,769  
Defined benefit plans
    105,848       107,381       3,584       230,261       217,692       7,266  
      369,065       430,085       14,355       742,934       839,919       28,035  
Equity-settled share-based payments
    156,986       60,772       2,028       349,362       134,761       4,498  
Salary, incentives and bonus
    7,207,337       8,006,087       267,226       13,774,468       15,463,126       516,126  
Other employee benefits
    1,477,671       1,655,997       55,274       2,667,365       3,097,731       103,395  
                                                 
    $ 9,211,059     $ 10,152,941     $ 338,883     $ 17,534,129     $ 19,535,537     $ 652,054  

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Summary of employee benefits expense by function
                                   
Operating costs
  $ 6,168,142     $ 6,952,762     $ 232,068     $ 11,730,691     $ 13,380,136     $ 446,600  
Operating expenses
    3,042,917       3,200,179       106,815       5,803,438       6,155,401       205,454  
                                                 
    $ 9,211,059     $ 10,152,941     $ 338,883     $ 17,534,129     $ 19,535,537     $ 652,054  

 
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25.
INCOME TAX

 
a.
Income tax expense recognized in profit or loss

The major components of tax expense were as follows:

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Current tax
                                   
In respect of the current period
  $ 456,523     $ 708,885     $ 23,661     $ 823,638     $ 1,244,012     $ 41,522  
In respect of prior periods
    34,350       19,308       645       8,143       21,171       707  
      490,873       728,193       24,306       831,781       1,265,183       42,229  
                                                 
Deferred tax
                                               
In respect of the current period
    (107,928 )     404,189       13,491       66,246       637,625       21,283  
Others
    59,336       (5,596 )     (187 )     8,977       26,735       892  
      (48,592 )     398,593       13,304       75,223       664,360       22,175  
                                                 
Income tax expense recognized in profit or loss
  $ 442,281     $ 1,126,786     $ 37,610     $ 907,004     $ 1,929,543     $ 64,404  

Income tax expense was recognized in each interim period based on the best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.  Therefore, a numerical reconciliation between accounting profit and taxable income is not disclosed.

 
b.
Integrated income tax

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, unappropriated earnings were all generated on and after January 1, 1998.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, the balance of the Imputation Credit Account (“ICA”) was NT$502,789 thousand, NT$1,534,400 thousand, NT$598,571 thousand and NT$1,202,263 thousand (US$40,129 thousand), respectively.

The creditable ratio for the distribution of earnings of 2011 and 2012 was 7.16% (actual) and 5.96% (estimated, which was calculated based on the amendment draft of Income Tax Law), respectively.

Under the Integrated Income Tax System, ROC resident shareholders are allowed a tax credit for their proportionate share of the income tax paid in the ROC by the Company on earnings generated after January 1, 1998.  Non-resident shareholders are allowed only a tax credit from the 10% income tax on undistributed earnings, which can be used to reduce the withholding income tax on dividends.  An ICA is maintained by the Company for such income tax and the tax credit allocated to each shareholder.  The maximum credit available for allocation to each shareholder cannot exceed the balance shown in the ICA on the date of dividend distribution.  The expected creditable ratio for the 2012 earnings may be adjusted, depending on the ICA balance on the date of dividend distribution.

 
c.
Income tax returns of ASE Inc. and its subsidiaries have been examined by authorities through 2009 and 2002 through 2012, respectively.  ASE Inc. and some of its subsidiaries disagreed with the result of examinations relating to its income tax returns for 2002 through 2009 and applied for appeal procedures.  The related income tax expenses in the years resulting from the examinations have been accrued in respective tax years.


26.
EARNINGS PER SHARE

The earnings per share computation was retroactively adjusted for the issuance of stock dividends on August 26, 2012.  The basic and diluted after-tax earnings per share were retroactively adjusted as follow:

 
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Before Retrospectively Adjusted
   
After Retrospectively Adjusted
 
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.49     $ 0.80     $ 0.43     $ 0.70  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.48     $ 0.78     $ 0.42     $ 0.69  

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding in the computation of earnings per share were as follows:

Net profit for the period

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company
  $ 3,196,581     $ 3,820,412     $ 127,517     $ 5,242,344     $ 6,051,044     $ 201,971  
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary share:
                                               
Employee share options issued by subsidiaries
    (31,476 )     (25,168 )     (840 )     (31,476 )     (56,144 )     (1,874 )
                                                 
Earnings used in the computation of diluted earnings per share
  $ 3,165,105     $ 3,795,244     $ 126,677     $ 5,210,868     $ 5,994,900     $ 200,097  

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

   
For the Three Months Ended
June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended
June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
                         
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in computation of basic earnings per share
    7,443,355       7,464,034       7,440,695       7,462,053  
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary share:
                               
Employee share options
    61,122       61,121       65,763       58,746  
Bonus to employees
    71,206       55,361       78,810       61,365  
                                 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in computation of dilutive earnings per share
    7,575,683       7,580,516       7,585,268       7,582,164  

The Group is able to settle the bonus to employees by cash or shares.  The Group presumed that the entire amount of the bonus would be settled in shares and the resulting potential shares were included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted earnings per share if the effect is dilutive.  Such dilutive effect of the potential shares was included in the computation of diluted earnings per share until the shareholders resolve the number of shares to be distributed to employees at their meeting in the following year.


27.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

 
a.
Employee share option plans of the Company and its subsidiaries

In order to attract, retain and reward employees, ASE Inc. has four employee share option plans.  Each unit represents the right to purchase one ordinary share of ASE Inc. when exercised.  Under the terms
 
 
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of the plans, share option rights are granted at an exercise price equal to or not less than the closing price of the ordinary shares listed on the TSE at the grant date.  The option rights of these plans are valid for ten years and exercisable at certain percentages subsequent to the second anniversary of the grant date.  For any subsequent changes in the Company’s capital structure, the exercise price is accordingly adjusted.

ASE Inc. Option Plans

Information on share options was as follows:

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
         
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
         
Average
         
Average
 
   
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Number of
   
Exercise
 
   
Options
   
Price
   
Options
   
Price
 
   
(In
   
Per Share
   
(In
   
Per Share
 
   
Thousands)
   
(NT$)
   
Thousands)
   
(NT$)
 
                         
Beginning outstanding balance
    371,034     $ 22.8       344,332     $ 20.3  
Options forfeited
    (3,804 )     23.6       (1,540 )     20.6  
Options exercised
    (8,638 )     18.3       (7,832 )     19.0  
                                 
Ending outstanding balance
    358,592       22.9       334,960       20.3  
                                 
Ending exercisable balance
    222,994       22.4       258,536       20.2  

The weighted average share price at exercise dates of share options for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was NT$27.9 and NT$24.8 (US$0.83) , respectively.

Information on the Company’s outstanding options at each balance sheet date was as follows:

   
Range of Exercise Price Per Share (NT$)
   
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)
 
             
January 1, 2012
  $ 7.0       1.0  
      10.3-15.4       2.6  
      23.3-25.8       7.4  
                 
June 30, 2012
    7.0       0.5  
      10.3-15.4       2.1  
      23.3-25.8       6.9  
                 
December 31, 2012
    8.4-13.5       1.6  
      20.4-22.6       6.4  
                 
June 30, 2013
    8.4-13.5       1.1  
      20.4-22.6       5.9  

ASE Mauritius Inc. Option Plan

ASE Mauritius Inc. has an employee share option plan which granted 30,000 thousand units in December 2007.  Under the terms of the plan, each unit represents the right to purchase one ordinary
 
 
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share of ASE Mauritius Inc. when exercised.  The options are valid for ten years and exercisable at certain percentages subsequent to the second anniversary of the grant date.

Information on share options was as follows:

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Number of
   
Exercise
 
   
Options
   
Price
   
Options
   
Price
 
   
(In
   
Per Share
   
(In
   
Per Share
 
   
Thousands)
   
(US$)
   
Thousands)
   
(US$)
 
                         
Beginning outstanding balance
    28,770     $ 1.7       28,595     $ 1.7  
Options forfeited
    (75 )     1.7       -       -  
                                 
Ending outstanding balance
    28,695       1.7       28,595       1.7  
                                 
Ending exercisable balance
    25,943       1.7       28,575       1.7  

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, the share options were all vested and the remaining contractual life was 6 years, 5.5 years, 5 years and 4.5 years, respectively.

USIE Option Plan

The terms of the plans issued by USIE were the same with those of the Company’s option plans.

Information on share options was as follows:

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
         
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
         
Average
         
Average
 
   
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Number of
   
Exercise
 
   
Options
   
Price
   
Options
   
Price
 
   
(In
   
Per Share
   
(In
   
Per Share
 
   
Thousands)
   
(US$)
   
Thousands)
   
(US$)
 
                         
Beginning outstanding balance
    35,462     $ 2.1       34,966     $ 2.1  
Options forfeited
    (212 )     1.9       -       -  
Options exercised
    (73 )     1.5       -       -  
                                 
Ending outstanding balance
    35,177       2.1       34,966       2.1  
                                 
Ending exercisable balance
    19,402       1.7       26,457       1.9  

Information on USIE’s outstanding options at each balance sheet date was as follows:

   
Range of Exercise Price Per Share
(US$)
   
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)
 
             
January 1, 2012
  $ 1.5       6.0  
      2.4-2.9       8.9  
(Continued)
 
 
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Range of Exercise Price Per Share
(US$)
   
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)
 
             
June 30, 2012
  $ 1.5       5.5  
      2.4-2.9       8.4  
                 
December 31, 2012
    1.5       5.0  
      2.4-2.9       7.8  
                 
June 30, 2013
    1.5       4.5  
      2.4-2.9       7.3  
 
(Concluded)

 
b.
Fair value of share options

Options granted by the Group were measured using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model or the Hull & White Model (2004) incorporated with Ritchken’s Trinomial Tree Model (1995) and the inputs to the models were as follows:

   
ASE Inc.
 
ASE Mauritius Inc.
 
USIE
             
Share price/market price at the grant date
 
NT$28.60-30.65
 
US$1.7
 
US$1.53-2.62
Exercise prices
 
NT$28.60-30.65
 
US$1.7
 
US$1.53-2.94
Expected volatility
 
28.59%-40.82%
 
47.21%
 
32.48%-42.58%
Expected lives
 
10 years
 
10 years
 
10 years
Expected dividend yield
 
3.00%-4.00%
 
-
 
-
Risk free interest rates
 
1.56%-2.51%
 
3.87%-3.90%
 
1.63%-4.02%

Expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility over the past 10 years of ASE Inc. and the comparable companies of ASE Mauritius Inc. and USIE, respectively.  To allow for the effects of early exercise, the Group assumed that employees would exercise the options after vesting date when the share price was 1.58-1.69 times the exercise price.

Compensation cost recognized on employee share options was NT$349,362 thousand and NT$134,761 thousand (US$4,498 thousand) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.


28.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 
a.
Subsidiaries acquired

 
Principal Activity
Date of Acquisition
 
Proportion of Voting Equity Interests Acquired
   
Cash Consideration
 
             
NT$
 
                 
Yang Ting
Packaging and testing of semiconductors
January 13, 2012
    100 %   $ 300,016  
Wuxi
Packaging and testing of semiconductors
May 27, 2013
    100 %   $ 338,021  
 
 
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b.
Consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed and net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries at the acquisition date were as follows:

 
1)
The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and net cash outflow on acquisition of Yang Ting at the acquisition date were as follows:

   
NT$
 
       
Current assets
  $ 171,015  
Non-current assets
       
Property, plant and equipment
    265,902  
Other non-current assets
    4,574  
Current liabilities
    (96,929 )
Non-current liabilities
       
Long-term borrowings
    (44,800 )
Other non-current liabilities
    (1,200 )
      298,562  
Goodwill
    1,454  
Total consideration
    300,016  
Less:  cash and cash equivalent acquired
    (38,409 )
         
Net cash outflow on acquisition of Yang Ting
  $ 261,607  

 
2)
The carrying amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and net cash outflow on acquisition of Wuxi at the acquisition date were as follows:

   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
             
Current assets
  $ 156,799     $ 5,234  
Non-current assets
               
Property, plant and equipment
    263,527       8,796  
Other non-current assets
    35,312       1,178  
Current liabilities
    (85,295 )     (2,847 )
      370,343       12,361  
Gain from bargain purchase
    (32,322 )     (1,079 )
Total consideration
    338,021       11,282  
Less:  cash and cash equivalent acquired
    (87,634 )     (2,925 )
                 
Net cash outflow on acquisition of Wuxi
  $ 250,387     $ 8,357  

The measurement period for the Group’s acquisition of Yang Ting ended during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and the provisional amount of goodwill recognized as of March 31, 2012 was retrospectively adjusted. (Note 16)  For the acquisition of Wuxi, the Group has not complete the purchase price allocation and therefore the excess of the net equity over the purchase price was provisionally recognized as a gain from bargain purchase under other gains and losses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

None of the goodwill arising on these acquisitions was expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 
c.
Impact of acquisitions on the results of the Group

The results of Yang Ting since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were operating revenue amounting to NT$92,583 thousand and NT$172,846 thousand, respectively, and net loss amounting to NT$35,103 thousand and NT$35,341 thousand, respectively, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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The results of Wuxi since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income from the acquisition date to June 30, 2013 were operating revenue of NT$35,667 thousand (US$1,190 thousand) and net profit of NT$19 thousand (US$1 thousand).

 
d.
Pro-forma information

Had these business combinations been in effect at the beginning of each of the reporting period, the Group’s operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 would have been NT$88,973,087 thousand and NT$99,180,931 thousand (US$3,310,445 thousand), respectively, and net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 would have been NT$5,398,292 thousand and NT$6,270,580 thousand (US$209,298 thousand), respectively.

This pro-forma information is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily an indication of operating revenue and results of operations of the Group that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of each of the annual reporting period, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.


29.
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS WITH NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

The ordinary shares of USISH have been traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (the “SSE”) under the symbol “601231” since February 2012 and USISH issued ordinary shares upon its public offering for CNY773,419 thousand.  At the public offering, the Group’s shareholdings of USISH decreased from 99.2% to 88.7% due to the Group did not subscribe additional shares of the offering.

PowerASE was merged into the Company in May 2012 and the Company acquired the remaining outstanding 733 thousand shares at the consideration of NT$10,933 thousand.

The above transactions were accounted for as equity transactions since the Group did not cease to have control over these subsidiaries.


30.
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, the Group entered into the following non-cash investing activities which were not reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows:

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Payments for property, plant and equipment
                 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
  $ 19,023,970     $ 13,185,951     $ 440,118  
Increase in prepayments for property, plant and equipment
    600,560       624,080       20,830  
Increase in payables for property, plant and equipment
    (1,487,338 )     (715,669 )     (23,887 )
                         
    $ 18,137,192     $ 13,094,362     $ 437,061  
                         
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
                       
Consideration from disposal of property, plant and equipment
  $ 129,009     $ 204,727     $ 6,833  
Decrease (increase) in other receivables
    11,492       (54,822 )     (1,829 )
                         
    $ 140,501     $ 149,905     $ 5,004  
 
 
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31.
OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

The Company and its subsidiaries, ASE Test, Inc. and Yang Ting, lease the land on which their buildings are located under various operating lease agreements with the ROC government expiring on various dates through January 2023.  The agreements grant these entities the option to renew the leases and reserve the right for the lessor to adjust the lease payments upon an increase in the assessed value of the land and to terminate the leases under certain conditions.  In addition, the Group leases buildings, machinery and equipment under operating leases.

The subsidiaries’ offices located in the America and Japan, etc. are leased from other parties and the lease term will expire on various dates through 2014 to 2017.

The Group recognized rental expense of NT$ NT$226,170 thousand and NT$308,569 thousand (US$10,299 thousand) for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively, and of NT$445,486 thousand and NT$610,251 thousand (US$20,369 thousand) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.


32.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The capital structure of the Group consists of debt and equity.  The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as going concerns while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance.  Key management personnel of the Group periodically reviews the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.  In order to balance the overall capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, the number of new shares issued or repurchased, and the amount of new debt issued or existing debt redeemed.

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements except those discussed in Note 19.


33.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 
a.
Fair value of financial instruments

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

Except held-to-maturity financial assets and bonds payable measured at amortized cost, the management considers that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value approximate their fair values.

The carrying amounts and fair value of held-to-maturity financial assets and bonds payable as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, respectively, were as follows:

   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                         
Held-to-maturity financial assets
                       
June 30, 2013
  $ 14,567     $ 486     $ 14,567     $ 486  
                                 
Bonds payable
                               
January 1, 2012
    10,876,538               10,901,737          
(Continued)
 
 
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Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                         
June 30, 2012
  $ 10,843,450     $       $ 10,830,552     $    
December 31, 2012
    10,804,551               10,807,596          
June 30, 2013
    10,984,249      
 366,630
      10,991,350       366,867  
 
(Concluded)

 
2)
Fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

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

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

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

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

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
January 1, 2012
                       
                         
Financial assets at FVTPL
                       
Derivative financial assets
                       
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 478,504     $ -     $ 478,504  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       10,812       -       10,812  
Non-derivative financial assets held for trading
                               
Mutual funds
    170,581       -       -       170,581  
Quoted shares
    46,858       -       -       46,858  
                                 
    $ 217,439     $ 489,316     $ -     $ 706,755  
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
                               
Limited partnership
  $ -     $ -     $ 447,112     $ 447,112  
Unquoted shares
    -       -       446,171       446,171  
Quoted shares
    197,052       -       -       197,052  
Private-placement shares
    -       24,827       -       24,827  
                                 
    $ 197,052     $ 24,827     $ 893,283     $ 1,115,162  
                                 
(Continued)

 
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Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
                       
Derivative financial liabilities
                       
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 81,450     $ -     $ 81,450  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       13,944       -       13,944  
Cross currency swap contracts
    -       38,880       -       38,880  
    $ -     $ 134,274     $ -     $ 134,274  
                                 
Derivative financial liability for hedging
                               
Interest rate swap contract
  $ -     $ 58,279     $ -     $ 58,279  
                                 
June 30, 2012
                               
                                 
Financial assets at FVTPL
                               
Financial assets designated as at FVTPL
                               
Structured time deposits
  $ -     $ 1,492,840     $ -     $ 1,492,840  
Derivative financial assets
                               
Swap contracts
    -       224,254       -       224,254  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       9,952       -       9,952  
Non-derivative financial assets held for trading
                               
Mutual funds
    580,232       -       -       580,232  
Quoted shares
    51,423       -       -       51,423  
                                 
    $ 631,655     $ 1,727,046     $ -     $ 2,358,701  
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
                               
Limited partnership
  $ -     $ -     $ 445,260     $ 445,260  
Unquoted shares
    -       -       402,018       402,018  
Quoted shares
    246,976       -       -       246,976  
Private-placement shares
    -       69,395       -       69,395  
                                 
    $ 246,976     $ 69,395     $ 847,278     $ 1,163,649  
                                 
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
                               
Derivative financial liabilities
                               
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 84,256     $ -     $ 84,256  
Cross currency swap contracts
    -       26,972       -       26,972  
(Continued)
 
 
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Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Forward exchange contracts
  $ -     $ 9,010     $ -     $ 9,010  
                                 
    $ -     $ 120,238     $ -     $ 120,238  
                                 
Derivative financial liability for hedging
                               
Interest rate swap contracts
  $ -     $ 23,195     $ -     $ 23,195  
                                 
December 31, 2012
                               
                                 
Financial assets at FVTPL
                               
Financial assets designated as at FVTPL
                               
Dual currency deposits
  $ -     $ 2,178,381     $ -     $ 2,178,381  
Structured time deposits
    -       1,644,601       -       1,644,601  
                                 
Derivative financial assets
                               
Swap contracts
    -       18,890       -       18,890  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       3,326       -       3,326  
                                 
Non-derivative financial assets held for trading
                               
Mutual funds
    171,802       -       -       171,802  
Quoted shares
    18,000       -       -       18,000  
                                 
    $ 189,802     $ 3,845,198     $ -     $ 4,035,000  
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
                               
Limited Partnership
  $ -     $ -     $ 518,452     $ 518,452  
Quoted shares
    301,146       -       -       301,146  
Unquoted shares
    -       -       258,231       258,231  
Private-placement shares
    -       67,146       -       67,146  
                                 
    $ 301,146     $ 67,146     $ 776,683     $ 1,144,975  
                                 
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
                               
Derivative financial liabilities
                               
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 423,366     $ -     $ 423,366  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       35,883       -       35,883  
Foreign currency option contracts
    -       7,899       -       7,899  
                                 
    $ -     $ 467,148     $ -     $ 467,148  
(Continued)
 
 
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Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Derivative financial liability for hedging
                       
Interest rate swap contracts
  $ -     $ 4,524     $ -     $ 4,524  
                                 
June 30, 2013
                               
                                 
Financial assets at FVTPL
                               
Financial assets designated as at FVTPL
                               
Dual currency deposits
  $ -     $ 2,587,057     $ -     $ 2,587,057  
Structured time deposits
    -       1,242,178       -       1,242,178  
                                 
Derivative financial assets
                               
Swap contracts
    -       576,535       -       576,535  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       4,441       -       4,441  
                                 
Non-derivative financial assets held for trading
                               
Mutual funds
    32,375       -       -       32,375  
Quoted shares
    41,409       -       -       41,409  
                                 
    $ 73,784     $ 4,410,211     $ -     $ 4,483,995  
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
                               
Limited partnership
  $ -     $ -     $ 538,813     $ 538,813  
Quoted shares
    459,978       -       -       459,978  
Unquoted shares
    -       -       225,276       225,276  
Private-placement shares
    -       54,778       -       54,778  
Mutual funds
    19,147       -       -       19,147  
                                 
    $ 479,125     $ 54,778     $ 764,089     $ 1,297,992  
                                 
Derivative financial assets for hedging
                               
Interest rate swap contracts
  $ -     $ 1,940     $ -     $ 1,940  
                                 
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
                               
Derivative financial liabilities
                               
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 76,584     $ -     $ 76,584  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       29,510       -       29,510  
Foreign currency option contracts
    -       16,405       -       16,405  
                                 
    $ -     $ 122,499     $ -     $ 122,499  
(Continued)
 
 
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Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                         
June 30, 2013
                       
                         
Financial assets at FVTPL
                       
Financial assets designated as at FVTPL
                       
Dual currency deposits
  $ -     $ 86,350     $ -     $ 86,350  
Structured time deposits
    -       41,461       -       41,461  
                                 
Derivative financial assets
                               
Swap contracts
    -       19,244       -       19,244  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       148       -       148  
                                 
Non-derivative financial assets held for trading
                               
Mutual funds
    1,081       -       -       1,081  
Quoted shares
    1,382       -       -       1,382  
                                 
    $ 2,463     $ 147,203     $ -     $ 149,666  
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
                               
Limited partnership
  $ -     $ -     $ 17,985     $ 17,985  
Quoted shares
    15,353       -       -       15,353  
Unquoted shares
    -       -       7,519       7,519  
Private-placement shares
    -       1,828       -       1,828  
Mutual funds
    639       -       -       639  
                                 
    $ 15,992     $ 1,828     $ 25,504     $ 43,324  
                                 
Derivative financial assets for hedging
                               
Interest rate swap contracts
  $ -     $ 65     $ -     $ 65  
                                 
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
                               
Derivative financial liabilities
                               
Swap contracts
  $ -     $ 2,556     $ -     $ 2,556  
Forward exchange contracts
    -       985       -       985  
Foreign currency option contracts
    -       548       -       548  
                                 
    $ -     $ 4,089     $ -     $ 4,089  
 
(Concluded)
 
 
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There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in the current and prior periods.

 
3)
Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements of financial assets

The financial assets measured at Level 3 fair value were limited partnership and unquoted shares classified as available-for-sale financial assets - non-current.  Reconciliation for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was as follows:

   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                   
Balance at January 1
  $ 893,283     $ 776,683     $ 25,924  
Total gains or losses
                       
In profit or loss
    20,297       (76,916 )     (2,567 )
In other comprehensive income
    (6,819 )     69,858       2,332  
Purchases
    -       13,526       451  
Disposals
    (59,483 )     (19,062 )     (636 )
                         
Balance at June 30
  $ 847,278     $ 764,089     $ 25,504  

The total gains or losses included a gain of NT$20,297 thousand and a loss of NT$76,916 thousand (US$2,567 thousand) relating to the financial assets measured at Level 3 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.  Such fair value gains or losses were included in other gains and losses.

 
4)
Valuation techniques and assumptions applied for the purpose of measuring fair value

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

 
a)
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded in active markets were determined with reference to quoted market prices (includes quoted shares and mutual funds).  The fair value of private-placement shares was determined using the Black-Scholes Model incorporated with quoted market prices as the basis adjusted for the liquidity discount due to the selling restrictions for the lock-up period.

 
b)
The fair values of derivative instruments were calculated using quoted prices.  Where such prices were not available, a discounted cash flow analysis was performed using the applicable yield curve for the duration of the instruments for non-optional derivatives, and option pricing models for optional derivatives. The estimates and assumptions used by the Group were consistent with those that market participants would use in pricing financial instruments.

 
c)
The fair value of the Group’s unquoted shares with no active market and limited partnership were measured using market approach based on investees’ recent financing activities, valuation of investees comparable companies, technical development, market conditions and other economic indicators.

 
b.
Categories of financial instruments

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Financial assets
                             
                               
FVTPL
                             
Designated as at FVTPL
  $ -     $ 1,492,840     $ 3,822,982     $ 3,829,235     $ 127,811  
Held for trading
    706,755       865,861       212,018       654,760       21,855  
(Continued)
 
 
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January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Derivative instrument in designated hedge accounting relationships
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,940     $ 65  
Held-to-maturity financial assets
    -       -       -       14,567       486  
Available-for-sale financial assets
    1,115,162       1,163,649       1,144,975       1,297,992       43,324  
Loans and receivables (1)
    56,169,325       54,062,875       58,493,785       61,866,388       2,064,967  
                                         
Financial liabilities
                                       
                                         
FVTPL
                                       
Held for trading
    134,274       120,238       467,148       122,499       4,089  
Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships
    58,279       23,195       4,524       -       -  
Measured at amortized cost (2)
    113,354,668       118,927,635       124,558,587       130,603,199       4,359,252  
 
(Concluded)

 
1)
The balances included loans and receivables measured at amortized cost which comprise cash and cash equivalents, debt investments with no active market, trade and other receivables and other financial instruments.

 
2)
The balances included financial liabilities measured at amortized cost which comprise short-term and long-term borrowings, trade and other payables and bonds payable.

 
c.
Financial risk management objectives and policies

The derivative instruments used by the Group are to mitigate risks arising from ordinary business operations.  All derivative transactions entered into by the Group are designated as either hedging or trading.  Derivative transactions entered into for hedging purposes must hedge risk against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates arising from operating activities.  The currencies and the amount of derivative instruments held by the Group must match its hedged assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

The Group's risk management department monitors risks to mitigate risk exposures, reports unsettled position, transaction balances and related gains or losses to the Group’s chief financial officer on monthly basis.

 
1)
Market risk

The Group’s activities exposed it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Gains or losses arising from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates of a variety of derivative financial instruments were approximately offset by those of hedged items.  Interest rate risk was not significant due to the cost of capital was expected to be fixed.

There had been no change to the Group's exposure to market risks or the manner in which these risks were managed and measured.

 
a)
Foreign currency exchange rate risk

The Group had sales and purchases as well as financing activities denominated in foreign currency which exposed the Group to foreign currency exchange rate risk.  The Group entered into a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk to minimize the fluctuations of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

The carrying amounts of the Group's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities (including those eliminated upon consolidation) as well as derivative instruments which exposed the Group to foreign currency exchange rate risk at each balance sheet date are presented in Note 37.
 
 
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The Group was principally subject to the impact to exchange rate fluctuation in U.S. dollars and Japanese yen against NT$ or Chinese Yuan Renminbi (“CNY”).  1% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency exchange rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign currency exchange rates.  The sensitivity analysis included financial assets and liabilities and inter-company receivables and payables within the Group.  The changes in profit before income tax due to a 1% change in U.S. dollars and Japanese yen both against NT$ and CNY would be NT$137,000 thousand and NT$16,000 thousand (US$534 thousand) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.  Hedging contracts and hedged items have been taken into account while measuring the changes in profit before income tax.  The sensitivity analysis for foreign currency exchange rate risk to which the Group was exposed at each balance sheet date was unrepresentative of a risk inherent for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013.

 
b)
Interest rate risk

Except a portion of long-term borrowings and bonds payable at fixed interest rates, the Group was exposed to interest rates risk because entities in the Group borrowed funds at floating interest rates.  Changes in market interest rates will lead to variances in effective interest rates of borrowings from which the future cash flow fluctuations arise.

The carrying amounts of the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities with exposure to interest rates at balance sheet date were as follows:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Fair value interest rate risk
                             
Financial liabilities
  $ 10,900,463     $ 10,851,057     $ 10,808,520     $ 11,697,654     $ 390,442  
                                         
Cash flow interest rate risk
                                       
Financial assets
    18,894,790       16,518,384       13,418,225       24,662,982       823,197  
Financial liabilities
    65,650,346       64,786,613       73,835,141       71,873,290       2,398,975  

For assets and liabilities with floating interest rates, a 100 basis point increase or decrease was used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel.  If interest rates had been 100 basis points (1%) higher or lower and all other variables held constant, the Group’s profit before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 would decrease or increase by NT$241,000 thousand and NT$236,000 thousand (US$7,877 thousand), respectively.

 
c)
Other price risk

The Group was exposed to equity price risk through its investments in financial assets held for trading, including quoted shares and mutual funds, and available-for-sale financial assets.  If equity prices had been 1% higher or lower, profit before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 would have increased or decreased by NT$6,000 thousand and NT$700 thousand (US$23 thousand), respectively and other comprehensive income before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 would have increased or decreased by NT$12,000 thousand and NT$13,000 thousand (US$434 thousand), respectively.

 
2)
Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group.  The Group’s credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, trade receivable and other financial assets.  The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk was the carrying amounts of financial assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
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The Group dealt with creditworthy counterparties and has a credit policy and trade receivable management procedures to ensure recovery and evaluation of the trade receivables.  The Group’s counterparties consisted of a large number of customers and banks and there was no significant concentration of credit risk exposure.

 
3)
Liquidity risk

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate working capital and banking facilities to fulfill the demand for cash flow used in the Group’s operation and capital expenditure.  The Group also monitors its compliance with all the loan covenants.  Liquidity risk is not considered to be significant.

The following table details the Group's financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods based on maturity dates and undiscounted principle and interest cash flow.

   
On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
1-5 Years
   
More than
5 Years
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                               
January 1, 2012
                             
                               
Non-derivative financial liabilities
                             
Non-interest bearing
  $ 14,039,951     $ 13,325,193     $ 4,047,510     $ 47,140     $ -  
Floating interest rate liabilities
    13,095,370       10,446,790       13,038,459       30,831,418       118,895  
Fixed interest rate liabilities
    -       -       240,662       12,040,697       -  
                                         
    $ 27,135,321     $ 23,771,983     $ 17,326,631     $ 42,919,255     $ 118,895  
                                         
June 30, 2012
                                       
                                         
Non-derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Non-interest bearing
  $ 18,307,137     $ 16,955,746     $ 2,511,574     $ 91,831     $ -  
Floating interest rate liabilities
    12,604,347       9,165,447       19,849,003       24,649,500       110,050  
Fixed interest rate liabilities
    2,853       200,519       99,048       11,927,418       -  
                                         
    $ 30,914,337     $ 26,321,712     $ 22,459,625     $ 36,668,749     $ 110,050  
                                         
December 31, 2012
                                       
                                         
Non-derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Non-interest bearing
  $ 17,423,564     $ 13,349,153     $ 3,132,356     $ 126,926     $ -  
Floating interest rate liabilities
    15,947,991       12,124,209       18,573,373       28,753,512       39,481  
Fixed interest rate liabilities
    -       -       235,870       11,667,329       -  
    $ 33,371,555     $ 25,473,362     $ 21,941,599     $ 40,547,767     $ 39,481  
                                         
June 30, 2013
                                       
                                         
Non-derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Non-interest bearing
  $ 16,752,814     $ 21,338,371     $ 3,204,857     $ 96,441     $ -  
Floating interest rate liabilities
    13,046,700       18,692,077       12,626,800       28,597,308       -  
Fixed interest rate liabilities
    5,778       187,532       81,239       12,568,660       -  
                                         
    $ 29,805,292     $ 40,217,980     $ 15,912,896     $ 41,262,409     $ -  
 
 
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On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
1-5 Years
   
More than
5 Years
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
                                         
June 30, 2013
                                       
                                         
Non-derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Non-interest bearing
  $ 559,173     $ 712,229     $ 106,971     $ 3,219     $ -  
Floating interest rate liabilities
    435,471       623,901       421,455       954,516       -  
Fixed interest rate liabilities
    193       6,259       2,712       419,515       -  
                                         
    $ 994,837     $ 1,342,389     $ 531,138     $ 1,377,250     $ -  
 
 
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The amounts included above for floating interest rate instruments for both non-derivative financial assets and liabilities was subject to change if changes in floating interest rates differ from those estimates of interest rates determined at each balance sheet date.

The following table details the Group's liquidity analysis for its derivative financial instruments based on net cash flows and gross cash flows, respectively.

   
On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
More than
1 Year
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
January 1, 2012
                       
                         
Net settled
                       
Forward exchange contracts
  $ (2,230 )   $ (1,200 )   $ -     $ -  
                                 
Gross settled
                               
Forward exchange contracts
                               
Inflows
  $ 2,740,261     $ 265,166     $ -     $ -  
Outflows
    (2,740,439 )     (265,708 )     -       -  
      (178 )     (542 )     -       -  
                                 
Swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    3,211,093       3,521,224       18,848,410       -  
Outflows
    (3,210,236 )     (3,534,222 )     (18,312,140 )     -  
      857       (12,998 )     536,270       -  
                                 
Cross currency swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    721       1,330       3,450       -  
Outflows
    (236 )     (381 )     (929 )     -  
      485       949       2,521       -  
                                 
Interest rate swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    -       16,161       26,949       4,755  
Outflows
    -       (37,450 )     (63,803 )     (12,206 )
      -       (21,289 )     (36,854 )     (7,451 )
                                 
    $ 1,164     $ (33,880 )   $ 501,937     $ (7,451 )
                                 
June 30, 2012
                               
                                 
Net settled
                               
Forward exchange contracts
  $ 800     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Gross settled
                               
Structured time deposit
                               
Inflows
  $ 939,710     $ 759,408     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Forward exchange contracts
                               
Inflows
    3,558,832       954,566       -       -  
Outflows
    (3,648,604 )     (956,160 )     -       -  
      (89,772 )     (1,594 )     -       -  
                                 
Swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    5,288,975       4,033,800       19,595,085       1,195,200  
Outflows
    (5,293,345 )     (3,966,605 )     (19,436,115 )     (1,165,000 )
      (4,370 )     67,195       158,970       30,200  
                                 
(Continued)
 
 
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On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
More than
1 Year
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Cross currency swap contracts
                       
Inflows
  $ 699     $ 676     $ -     $ -  
Outflows
    (188 )     (182 )     -       -  
      511       494       -       -  
Interest rate swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    -       11,012       11,257       -  
Outflows
    -       (24,967 )     (25,521 )     -  
      -       (13,955 )     (14,264 )     -  
                                 
    $ 846,079     $ 811,548     $ 144,706     $ 30,200  
                                 
December 31, 2012
                               
                                 
Net settled
                               
Foreign currency option contracts
  $ 4,910     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Gross settled
                               
Dual currency deposits
                               
Inflows
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,199,780     $ -  
                                 
Structured time deposits
                               
Inflows
    952,643       698,248       -       -  
                                 
Forward exchange contracts
                               
Inflows
    1,890,915       1,182,621       115,929       -  
Outflows
    (1,916,767 )     (1,187,787 )     (116,160 )     -  
      (25,852 )     (5,166 )     (231 )     -  
                                 
Swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    4,929,056       5,327,530       27,373,602       -  
Outflows
    (4,987,902 )     (5,351,188 )     (27,595,975 )     -  
      (58,846 )     (23,658 )     (222,373 )     -  
                                 
Interest rate swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    -       5,735       -       -  
Outflows
    -       (12,900 )     -       -  
      -       (7,165 )     -       -  
                                 
    $ 867,945     $ 662,259     $ 1,977,176     $ -  
                                 
June 30, 2013
                               
                                 
Net settled
                               
Forward exchange contracts
  $ (2,270 )   $ 105     $ -     $ -  
Foreign currency option contracts
    4,692       -       -       -  
                                 
    $ 2,422     $ 105     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Gross settled
                               
Dual currency deposits
                               
Inflows
  $ -     $ 2,287,438     $ 325,556     $ -  
                                 
Structured time deposits
                               
Inflows
    686,759       559,260       -       -  
(Continued)
 
 
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On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
More than
1 Year
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                         
Forward exchange contracts
                       
Inflows
  $ 1,770,077     $ 1,950,986     $ 1,084,807     $ -  
Outflows
    (1,779,027 )     (1,954,941 )     (1,080,000 )     -  
      (8,950 )     (3,955 )     4,807       -  
                                 
Swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    10,958,639       8,382,109       21,610,160       -  
Outflows
    (10,984,636 )     (8,262,600 )     (21,104,331 )     -  
      (25,997 )     119,509       505,829       -  
                                 
Interest rate swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    -       -       19,417       -  
Outflows
    -       -       (17,492 )     -  
      -       -       1,925       -  
                                 
    $ 651,812     $ 2,962,252     $ 838,117     $ -  
 
(Concluded)

                         
   
On Demand or Less than
1 Month
   
1-3 Months
   
3 Months to
1 Year
   
More than
1 Year
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                         
June 30, 2013
                       
                         
Net settled
                       
Forward exchange contracts
  $ (76 )   $ 4     $ -     $ -  
Foreign currency option contracts
    157       -       -       -  
                                 
    $ 81     $ 4     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Gross settled
                               
Dual currency deposits
                               
Inflows
  $ -     $ 76,350     $ 10,866     $ -  
                                 
Structured time deposits
                               
Inflows
    22,923       18,667       -       -  
                                 
Forward exchange contracts
                               
Inflows
    59,081       65,120       36,209       -  
Outflows
    (59,380 )     (65,252 )     (36,048 )     -  
      (299 )     (132 )     161       -  
                                 
Swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    365,776       279,777       721,300       -  
Outflows
    (366,643 )     (275,788 )     (704,417 )     -  
      (867 )     3,989       16,883       -  
                                 
Interest rate swap contracts
                               
Inflows
    -       -       648       -  
Outflows
    -       -       (584 )     -  
      -       -       64       -  
                                 
    $ 21,757     $ 98,874     $ 27,974     $ -  

 
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34.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Balances and transactions within the Group had been eliminated upon consolidation.  Details of transactions between the Group and other related parties were disclosed below:

 
a.
The Group had no significant transactions with related parties for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013.

 
b.
Compensation to key management personnel

The remuneration to the Group’s key management personnel for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was as follows:

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$
(Note 4)
 
                                     
Short-term benefits
  $ 246,383     $ 263,675     $ 8,801     $ 329,364     $ 361,163     $ 12,055  
Post-employment benefits
    12,332       3,387       113       33,015       6,105       204  
Share-based payments
    40,361       15,596       521       74,611       28,769       960  
                                                 
    $ 299,076     $ 282,658     $ 9,435     $ 436,990     $ 396,037     $ 13,219  


35.
ASSETS PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL OR FOR SECURITY

In addition to Note 11, the following assets were provided as collateral for bank borrowings, the tariff guarantees of imported raw materials or the deposits for hiring foreign workers:

   
January 1,
2012
   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31, 2012
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                               
Inventories related to real estate business
  $ 1,616,743     $ -     $ -     $ 11,435,408     $ 381,689  
Property, plant and equipment
                                       
Land
    777,858       299,059       299,059       299,059       9,982  
Buildings and improvements
    3,111,856       440,428       370,518       353,486       11,798  
Other financial assets (including current and non-current)
    230,801       200,259       214,626       264,118       8,816  
                                         
    $ 5,737,258     $ 939,746     $ 884,203     $ 12,352,071     $ 412,285  


36.
SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND UNRECOGNIZED COMMITMENTS

In addition to those disclosed in other notes, significant commitments and contingencies of the Group as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013 were as follows:

 
a.
Significant commitments

 
1)
As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, unused letters of credit of the Group were approximately NT$331,000 thousand, NT$395,000 thousand, NT$206,000 thousand and NT$241,000 thousand (US$8,044 thousand), respectively.
 
 
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2)
As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, outstanding commitments to purchase property, plant and equipment of the Group were approximately NT$7,856,000 thousand, NT$12,900,000 thousand, NT$9,781,000 thousand and NT$13,942,000 thousand (US$465,354 thousand), respectively, of which NT$1,515,016 thousand, NT$1,574,276 thousand, NT$1,278,567 thousand and NT$2,039,718 thousand (US$68,081 thousand) had been prepaid, respectively.

 
b.
Non-cancellable operating lease commitments

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
NT$
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
             
Less than 1 year
  $ 254,473     $ 8,494  
1-5 years
    320,289       10,690  
More than 5 years
    331,592       11,068  
                 
    $ 906,354     $ 30,252  

 
c.
Contingencies

Tessera Inc. filed an amended complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in February 2006 adding the Company to a suit alleging that the Company and the subsidiary, ASE US, infringed patents owned by Tessera Inc. (the “California Litigation”).  The district court in the California Litigation has lifted the stay in January 2012 and set a case management schedule to begin in August 2014.  The United States Patent and Trademark Office have also instituted reexamination proceedings on all the patents Tessera Inc. has asserted in the California Litigation and the investigations concluded by International Trade Commission (“ITC Investigation”).

Up to the report date, the Group was not able to estimate the outcome of the reexamination and the impact of the California Litigation could cause.


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

The significant financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were as follow (in thousands of foreign currency):

   
Foreign Currencies
 
Exchange Rate
 
Carrying Amount
 
               
January 1, 2012
             
               
Monetary financial assets
             
US$
  $ 1,986,074  
US$1=NT$30.275
  $ 60,128,390  
JPY
    9,656,876  
JPY1=NT$0.3906
    3,771,976  
                   
Monetary financial liabilities
                 
US$
    2,431,078  
US$1=NT$30.275
    73,600,886  
JPY
    10,570,543  
JPY1=NT$0.3906
    4,128,854  
                   
(Continued)
 
 
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Foreign Currencies
 
Exchange Rate
 
Carrying Amount
 
               
June 30, 2012
             
               
Monetary financial assets
             
US$
   $ 2,118,837  
US$1=NT$29.88
  $ 63,310,850  
JPY
    13,030,819  
JPY1=NT$0.3754
    4,891,769  
                   
Monetary financial liabilities
                 
US$
    2,563,315  
US$1=NT$29.88
    76,591,852  
JPY
    14,224,017  
JPY1=NT$0.3754
    5,339,696  
                   
December 31, 2012
                 
                   
Monetary financial assets
                 
US$
    2,714,508  
US$1=NT$29.04
    78,829,312  
JPY
    10,159,121  
JPY1=NT$0.3364
    3,417,528  
                   
Monetary financial liabilities
                 
US$
    2,758,258  
US$1=NT$29.04
    80,099,812  
JPY
    10,807,033  
JPY1=NT$0.3364
    3,635,486  
                   
June 30, 2013
                 
                   
Monetary financial assets
                 
US$
    2,692,099  
US$1=NT$30.00
    80,762,970  
JPY
    9,582,695  
JPY1=NT$0.3036
    2,909,306  
                   
Monetary financial liabilities
                 
US$
    2,719,620  
US$1=NT$30.00
    81,588,600  
JPY
    12,153,858  
JPY1=NT$0.3036
    3,689,911  
(Concluded)


38.
OPERATING SEGMENTS INFORMATION

The Group has reportable segments as packaging, testing and EMS which engages in the packaging and testing of semiconductors and manufacturing of computers, computer peripherals and related accessories.  The segment stated as others represented other businesses, below the quantitative thresholds, engaging in the production of substrates and the development, construction and sale of real estate properties.

Segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013 was as follows:

   
Packaging
   
Testing
   
EMS
   
Others
   
Adjustment and Elimination
   
Total
 
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
   
NT$
 
                                     
For the six months ended June 30, 2012
                                   
                                     
Operating revenue from external customers
  $ 49,571,250     $ 10,710,257     $ 27,355,540     $ 1,336,040     $ -     $ 88,973,087  
Inter-segment operating revenues
  $ 160,494     $ 62,051     $ 18,703,287     $ 3,488,699     $ (22,414,531 )   $ -  
Segment profit before income tax
  $ 3,717,993     $ 2,214,946     $ 1,023,129     $ (650,772 )   $ -     $ 6,305,296  
Segment assets
  $ 122,723,299     $ 39,351,968     $ 40,131,989     $ 32,833,972     $ -     $ 235,041,228  
                                                 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
                                               
                                                 
Operating revenue from external customers
  $ 53,923,996     $ 12,228,420     $ 30,568,468     $ 2,228,757     $ -     $ 98,949,641  
Inter-segment operating revenues
  $ 154,754     $ 137,547     $ 23,383,847     $ 3,872,585     $ (27,548,733 )   $ -  
Segment profit before income tax
  $ 4,114,785     $ 3,233,030     $ 1,250,741     $ (401,887 )   $ -     $ 8,196,669  
Segment assets
  $ 133,451,514     $ 42,413,105     $ 41,351,410     $ 38,009,150     $ -     $ 255,225,179  
(Continued)
 
 
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Packaging
   
Testing
   
EMS
   
Others
   
Adjustment and Elimination
   
Total
 
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
   
US$ (Note 4)
 
                                     
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
                                   
                                     
Operating revenue from external customers
  $ 1,799,867     $ 408,158     $ 1,020,309     $ 74,391     $ -     $ 3,302,725  
Inter-segment operating revenues
  $ 5,165     $ 4,591     $ 780,502     $ 129,259     $ (919,517 )   $ -  
Segment profit before income tax
  $ 137,343     $ 107,911     $ 41,747     $ (13,414 )   $ -     $ 273,587  
Segment assets
  $ 4,454,323     $ 1,415,658     $ 1,380,221     $ 1,268,663     $ -     $ 8,518,865  
(Concluded)

Note:  Inter-segment operating revenues were eliminated upon consolidation.


39.
FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF TAIWAN-IFRSs

 
a.
Basis of the preparation for financial information under Taiwan-IFRSs

For the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Group not only follows the significant accounting policies stated in Note 4 but also applies the requirements under IFRS 1 “First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” as the basis for the preparation.

 
b.
Effect on transition to Taiwan-IFRSs

After transition to Taiwan-IFRSs, the effect on the Group’s consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of comprehensive income is as below:

 
1)
Reconciliation of the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2012: Please see Table 1 attached;

 
2)
Reconciliation of the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012: Please see Table 2 attached;

 
3)
Reconciliation of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012: Please see Table 3 attached;

 
4)
Reconciliation of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2012: Please see Table 4 attached;

 
5)
Reconciliation of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2012: Please see Table 5 attached;

 
6)
Reconciliation of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012: Please see Table 6 attached;

 
7)
Exemptions from IFRS 1

IFRS 1 establishes the procedures for the Group’s first consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Taiwan-IFRSs.  According to IFRS 1, the Group is required to determine the accounting policies under Taiwan-IFRSs and retrospectively apply those accounting policies in its opening balance sheet at the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs (January 1 2012).  IFRS 1 provided several optional exemptions.  The major optional exemptions the Group adopted are summarized as follows:
 
 
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Business combinations

The Group elected not to apply IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” retrospectively to business combinations occurred before the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.  Therefore, in the opening balance sheet, the amount of goodwill generated from past business combinations remains the same compared with that under ROC GAAP as of December 31, 2011.

The aforementioned exemption also applied to investments in associates acquired in the past.

Share-based payment transactions

The Group elected not to apply IFRS 2 “Share-based Payment” retrospectively for the shared-based payment transactions which were granted and vested before the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.

Employee benefits

The Group elected to recognize all unrecognized cumulative actuarial gains and losses in retained earnings at the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.  In addition, the Group elected to apply the exemption disclosure requirement provided by IFRS 1 in which the experience adjustments are determined for each accounting period prospectively from the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.

Cumulative translation differences

The Group elected to reset the cumulative translation differences to zero and recognized the amount under retained earnings at the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.  Gains or losses of a subsequent disposal of any foreign operations will exclude the translation differences that arose before the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.

Designation of previously recognized financial instruments

The Group elected to designate the equity investments previously carried at cost as available-for-sale financial assets at the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.

The effect of the abovementioned optional exemptions elected by the Group were included in 8) Explanations of significant reconciling items in the transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.

 
8)
Explanations of significant reconciling items in the transition to Taiwan-IFRSs

Material differences between the accounting policies under ROC GAAP and Taiwan-IFRSs were as follows:

Time deposits with maturity more than 3 months from date of investments

Under ROC GAAP, time deposits that can be readily cancelled without eroding the principal are classified as cash and cash equivalents.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, time deposits with maturity over 3 months is not classified as cash but other financial assets - current since the time deposits with fixed or determinable payments had no quoted price in an active market.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012, the amount reclassified from cash and cash equivalents to other financial assets - current was NT$454,744 thousand, NT$935,953 thousand and NT$272,035 thousand, respectively.
 
 
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Classifications of deferred tax assets and liabilities and valuation allowance

Under ROC GAAP, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current in accordance with the classification of its related assets or liabilities.  However, if deferred income tax assets or liabilities do not relate to assets or liabilities in the financial statements, they are classified as either current or non-current based on the expected length of time before they are realized or settled.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, deferred tax assets or liabilities are classified as non-current assets or liabilities.

In addition, under ROC GAAP, valuation allowance is provided to the extent, if any, that it is more likely than not that deferred income tax assets will not be realized.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, deferred tax assets are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits and valuation allowance account is not used.

In addition, the same taxable entity offsets its current deferred tax assets and liabilities under ROC GAAP, and non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities likewise.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, an entity shall offset deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities if, and only if:

 
a)
The entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and

 
b)
The deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either:

 
i
The same taxable entity; or

 
ii
Different taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012, December 31, 2012, deferred tax assets and liabilities that did not meet the criteria to be offset were adjusted by NT$752,363 thousand, NT$862,693 thousand and NT$614,146 thousand, respectively.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount of deferred tax assets reclassified from current to non-current was NT$1,135,525 thousand, NT$1,109,857 thousand and NT$762,552 thousand, respectively.  As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount of deferred tax liabilities reclassified from current to non-current was NT$175 thousand, NT$10,242 thousand and NT$246,180 thousand, respectively.

Land use right

Under ROC GAAP, land use right is classified as intangible assets.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, land use right identified within IAS 17 “Leases” should be separately disclosed as long-term prepayments for lease.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount reclassified from land use right under intangible assets to long-term prepayments for lease was NT$3,420,700 thousand, NT$3,835,259 thousand and NT$3,736,658 thousand, respectively.
 
 
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The classification of deferred charges and idle assets

Under ROC GAAP, deferred charges and idle assets are classified under other assets.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, the aforementioned items are classified as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets due to their nature.

As of January 1, 2012, the amount reclassified from deferred charges and idle assets to property, plant and equipment or intangible assets were NT$1,045,356 thousand and 1,114,054 thousand, respectively.  As of June 30, 2012, the amount reclassified from deferred charges and idle assets to property, plant and equipment or intangible assets were NT$625,759 thousand and 1,073,172 thousand, respectively.  As of December 31, 2012, the amount reclassified from deferred charges and idle assets to property, plant and equipment or intangible assets were NT$427,967 thousand and 1,092,502 thousand, respectively.

For the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2012, depreciation expenses of idle assets reclassified from non-operating expenses and losses - others to operating costs and operating expenses were NT$19,637 thousand, NT$40,183 thousand and NT$57,822 thousand, respectively.

Presentation of prepayments for property, plant and equipment

Under ROC GAAP, prepayments for property, plant and equipment are classified as property, plant and equipment. Under Taiwan-IFRSs, prepayments for property, plant and equipment are recognized as long-term prepayments under non-current assets.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount of prepayments for property, plant and equipment reclassified from property, plant and equipment to non-current assets was NT$355,610 thousand, NT$956,170 thousand and NT$202,488 thousand, respectively.

Employee benefits

Under ROC GAAP, actuarial gains and losses should be accounted for under the corridor approach which resulted in the deferral of gains and losses.  When using the corridor approach, actuarial gains and losses should be amortized in profit or loss over the average remaining service period of those employees who are still in service and expected to receive pension benefits.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, the Group should carry out actuarial valuation on defined benefit plans in accordance with IAS 19 “Employee Benefits” and will recognize actuarial gains and losses immediately in full in the period in which they occur, as other comprehensive income.  The actuarial gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income are recognized immediately in retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity.  The subsequent reclassification to profit or loss is not permitted.

Under ROC GAAP, minimum pension liability is the minimum amount of pension liability that is required to be recognized on the balance sheets.  If the accrued pension liability recorded is less than the minimum amount, the difference shall be recognized.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, there is no requirement for minimum pension liability.

Under ROC GAAP, unrecognized net transition obligation, resulting from first-time adoption of SFAS No. 18 “Accounting for Pensions” should be amortized in pension cost by the straight-line method over the average remaining service period of those employees who are still in service and expected to receive pension benefits.  Due to no transition application under IAS 19, unrecognized net transition obligation and related amounts should be all recognized in retained earnings at the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs.
 
 
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At the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs, the Group performed the actuarial valuation on defined benefit plans under IAS 19 and recognized the valuation difference under the requirement of IFRS 1.  As of January, 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, accrued pension cost was adjusted for an increase of NT$1,569,621 thousand, NT$1,516,084 thousand and NT$1,887,913 thousand; deferred tax assets were adjusted for an increase of NT$397,790 thousand, NT$394,293 thousand and NT$504,406 thousand, respectively.

In addition, actuarial gains and losses arising from defined benefit plans under other comprehensive income and pension cost were adjusted for a decrease of NT$670,625 thousand (net of tax NT$138,631 thousand) and NT$84,834 thousand, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2012.  Pension cost was adjusted for a decrease of NT$22,489 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  Pension cost was adjusted for a decrease of NT$43,979 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Subsidiaries’ capital surplus arising from employee share options

Under ROC GAAP, a subsidiary’s capital surplus arising from its employee share options is recognized and presented in parent company’s equity in proportion to the shareholdings owned by its parent company.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, a subsidiary’s equity not directly or indirectly owned by its parent company is non-controlling interest.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount reclassified from the Company’s capital surplus arising from employee share options to non-controlling interest was NT$402,333 thousand, NT$505,678 thousand and NT$577,528 thousand, respectively.

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Under ROC GAAP, when an investee issues new shares and existing shareholders do not subscribe new shares at their respective proportion in share holdings, this would result in changes in the investor’s shareholdings of the equity method investee.  As there are changes in the net assets value of the equity method investee attributable to the investor, the investor shall reflect such changes by adjusting capital surplus and equity method investments.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, such a difference is still adjusted to investments accounted for using the equity method and capital surplus; however, if the investor’s ownership interest in an associate is reduced, the proportionate amount of the gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that associate shall be reclassified to profit or loss on the same basis as would be required if the investee had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

Changes in ownership of subsidiaries’ equity without losing control are accounted as equity transaction.

In addition, the Group complied with the Taiwan-IFRSs FAQs published by the Taiwan Stock Exchange, and reclassified the paid-in capital which did not meet the definitions under Taiwan-IFRSs or the Company Act and Regulations of Ministry of Economic Affairs to retained earnings.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s capital surplus arising from share of changes in capital surplus of associates was adjusted for a decrease of NT$3,522,280 thousand, NT$5,694,258 thousand and NT$5,690,964 thousand, respectively.  As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, capital surplus arising from the excess of the consideration received over the carrying amount of the subsidiaries’ net assets was adjusted for an increase of NT$2,171,297 thousand and NT$2,166,206 thousand, respectively.
 
 
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Allowance for sales returns and others

Under ROC GAAP, provisions for estimated sales returns and others are recognized as a reduction in revenue in the period the related revenue is recognized based on historical experience.  Allowance for sales returns and others is recorded as a deduction to accounts receivable.  Under Taiwan-IFRSs, the allowance for sales returns and others is a present obligation with uncertain timing and an amount that arises from past events and is therefore reclassified as provisions in accordance with IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.”

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December, 31, 2012, the amounts of allowance for sales returns and others reclassified to provisions was NT$123,331 thousand, NT$206,210 thousand and NT$210,904 thousand, respectively.

Financial assets carried at cost

Under current Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, shares that are not listed on the TSE or Taiwan GreTai Securities Market and of which the holder has no significant influence over the investee should be classified as financial assets carried at cost.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, equity instruments that are designated as available-for-sale financial assets or are not designated as at FVTPL should be classified as available-for-sale financial assets and measured at fair value.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the amount reclassified from financial assets carried at cost - non-current to available-for-sale financial assets - non-current was NT$893,283 thousand, NT$847,278 thousand and NT$827,882 thousand, respectively.  Unrealized loss on available-for-sale financial assets was adjusted for an increase of NT$50,439 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Share-based payments

Under ROC GAAP, employee share options granted before December 31, 2007 were accounted for using intrinsic value method under interpretations issued by the ROC ARDF.

Under Taiwan-IFRSs, compensation cost of share-based payments should be measured and recognized at fair value.

As of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the Group made retroactive adjustments on the share-based payments granted and unvested prior to the date of transition to Taiwan-IFRSs and recorded a decrease of NT$503,146 thousand to retained earnings as of January 1, 2012.  In addition, the Group made an adjustment for an increase to the compensation cost of NT$31,128 thousand, NT$62,344 thousand and NT$92,338 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012, the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

 
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Significant reconciliation differences in consolidated statements of cash flows

Time deposits that can be readily cancelled without eroding the principal meet the definition of cash in accordance with ROC GAAP.  However, cash equivalents are held for meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other purposes under IAS 7 ” Statement of Cash Flow.”  An investment normally qualifies as a cash equivalent only when it has a short maturity of, say, three months or less from the date of acquisition.  Therefore, time deposits of NT$454,744 thousand, NT$935,953 thousand and NT$272,035 thousand as of January 1, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively, held by the Group were no longer classified as cash and cash equivalents under Taiwan-IFRSs.
 
 
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According to ROC GAAP, interest paid and received and dividend received are classified as operating activities while dividend paid are classified as financing activities.  Additional disclosure is required for interest paid when reporting cash flow using indirect method.  However, cash flows from interest and dividend received and paid shall each be disclosed separately under IAS 7.  Each shall be classified in a consistent manner from period to period as operating, investing or financing activities.  Therefore, interest received and paid, dividend received by the Group of NT$198,959 thousand, NT$1,101,158 thousand and NT$8,545 thousand, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were presented separately as cash flows from operating activities.

Except for the abovementioned differences, there was no other significant difference between ROC GAAP and Taiwan-IFRSs in the Group’s consolidated statement of cash flows.
 
 
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TABLE 1
ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


Assets
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                               
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                   
         
Recogni-
tion and
                                     
Recognition and
                         
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
Item
   
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
                                                                             
CURRENT ASSETS
                                   
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                                     
Cash
  $ 24,421,789     $ -     $ (454,744 )   $ 23,967,045    
Cash and cash equivalents
    (1)  
Short-term borrowings
    $ 22,965,133     $ -     $ -     $ 22,965,133    
Short-term borrowings
       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
    706,755       -       -       706,755    
Financial assets at fair value through profit or Loss - current
       
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
      134,274       -       -       134,274    
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
       
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
    48,794       -       -       48,794    
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
       
Accounts payable
      21,191,923       -       -       21,191,923    
Trade payables
       
Bond investment with no active market - current
    90,825       -       -       90,825    
Debt investments with no active market -current
       
Income tax payable
      2,400,592       -       -       2,400,592    
Current tax liabilities
       
 
                                 
 
       
Accrued expenses
      8,939,719       -       6,696,142       15,635,861    
Other payables
       
Accounts receivable, net
    30,475,788       -       123,331       30,599,119    
Trade receivables
    (9)  
Advance real estate receipts
      47,667       -       -       47,667    
Advance real estate receipts
       
Other receivables
    693,016       -       -       693,016    
Other receivables
       
Payable for properties
      5,699,504       -       (5,699,504 )     -     -        
-     -       -       101,631       101,631    
Current tax assets
       
Current portion of long-term bank loans
      3,418,799       -       -       3,418,799    
Current portion of long-term borrowings
       
Inventories
    13,920,757       -       -       13,920,757    
Inventories
       
Deferred income tax liabilities - current
      175       -       (175 )     -     -     (2)  
Inventories related to construction business
    16,149,498       -       -       16,149,498    
Inventories related to real estate business
       
Other current liabilities
      1,964,099       -       (873,307 )     1,090,792    
Other current liabilities
    (9)  
Deferred income tax assets - current
    1,135,525       -       (1,135,525 )     -     -     (2)  
Total current liabilities
      66,761,885       -       123,156       66,885,041    
Total current liabilities
       
Other current assets
    2,488,943       7,790       353,113       2,849,846    
Other financial assets - current and other current assets
    (1)                                                  
                                   
 
       
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
      50,425,156       -       (223,925 )     50,201,231    
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging - non-current, bonds payable and long-term
       
Total current assets
    90,131,690       7,790       (1,012,194 )     89,127,286    
Total current assets
                                                       
                                                                                   
borrowings
       
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
                                                                                           
Equity method investments
    1,154,360       (37,441 )     -       1,116,919    
Investments accounted for using the equity method
       
OTHER LIABILITIES
                                             
                                   
 
       
Accrued pension cost
      3,304,841       1,569,621       -       4,874,462    
Accrued pension liabilities
    (6)  
Available-for-sale financial assets -noncurrent
    173,085       -       893,283       1,066,368    
Available-for-sale financial assets -noncurrent
    (10)  
Deferred income tax liabilities –noncurrent
      624,740       -       752,538       1,377,278    
Deferred tax liabilities
    (2)  
 
                                 
 
                                                       
Financial assets carried at cost -noncurrent
    893,283       -       (893,283 )     -     -     (10)   
Others
      478,979       -       223,925       702,904    
Other non-current liabilities
       
 
                                           
Total other liabilities
      4,408,560       1,569,621       976,463       6,954,644              
Total long-term investments
    2,220,728       (37,441 )     -       2,183,287                                                              
                                             
Total liabilities
      121,595,601       1,569,621       875,694       124,040,916    
Total liabilities
       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    111,779,036       -       1,217,020       112,996,056    
Property, plant and equipment
   
(4) and (5)
                                                 
                                             
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO
                                             
Intangible assets
    15,772,415       (41,033 )     (2,797,388 )     12,933,994    
Goodwill and other intangible assets
   
(3), (4) and (6)
 
 SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT
                                             
                                             
Capital stock
      67,571,325       -       -       67,571,325    
Share capital
       
OTHER ASSETS
                                           
Capital surplus
      7,397,481       (3,421,467 )     -       3,976,014    
Capital surplus
   
(7), (8) and (11)
 
Idle assets
    1,114,054       -       (1,114,054 )     -     -        
Retained earnings
      27,809,126       4,664,876       -       32,474,002    
Retained earnings
   
7, (6), (8) and
 
Deferred charges
    1,045,356       -       (1,045,356 )     -     -     (4)                                              
 (11)
 
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent
    1,459,103       397,790       1,887,888       3,744,781    
Deferred tax assets
    (4)  
Other equity adjustments
                                             
Guarantee deposits and restricted assets
    317,957       -       -       317,957    
Other financial assets - non-current
   
(2) and (6)
 
Unrealized gain on financial instruments
      235,088       -       48,372       283,460    
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale financial assets
       
-     -       -       3,420,700       3,420,700    
Long-term prepayments for lease
       
 
                                   
 
       
Others
    37,756       -       319,078       356,834    
Other non-current assets
    (3)   -       -       -       (48,372 )     (48,372 )  
Cash flow hedges
       
Total other assets
    3,974,226       397,790       3,468,256       7,840,272           (5)  
Cumulative translation adjustments
      3,353,938       (3,353,938 )     -       -    
Exchange differences on translating foreign
    7  
                                                                                   
operations
       
                                             
Unrecognized pension cost
      (465,681 )     465,681       -       -     -     (6)  
                                             
Treasury stock
      (4,731,741 )     -       -       (4,731,741 )  
Treasury shares
       
                                             
Total other equity adjustments
      (1,608,396 )     (2,888,257 )     -       (4,496,653 )  
Total other equity
       
                                             
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
      101,169,536       (1,644,848 )     -       99,524,688    
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company
       
                                                                                             
                                             
MINORITY INTEREST
      1,112,958       402,333       -       1,515,291    
Non-controlling interests
    (7)  
                                                                                             
                                             
Total shareholders’ equity
      102,282,494       (1,242,515 )     -       101,039,979    
Total equity
       
                                                                                             
                                                                                             
TOTAL
  $ 223,878,095     $ 327,106     $ 875,694     $ 225,080,895    
TOTAL
       
TOTAL
    $ 223,878,095     $ 327,106     $ 875,694     $ 225,080,895    
TOTAL
       
 
 
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TABLE 2
ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JUNE 30, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


Assets
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                               
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                   
         
Recognition and
                                     
Recognition and
                         
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
Item
   
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
                                                                             
CURRENT ASSETS
                                   
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                                     
Cash
  $ 21,084,841     $ -     $ (935,953 )   $ 20,148,888    
Cash and cash equivalents
    (1)  
Short-term borrowings
    $ 28,144,825     $ -     $ -     $ 28,144,825    
Short-term borrowings
       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
    2,358,701       -       -       2,358,701    
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
       
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
      120,238       -       -       120,238    
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
       
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
    47,568       -       -       47,568    
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
       
Hedging derivative liabilities - current
      23,195       -       -       23,195    
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging - current
       
Bond investment with no active market- current
    89,640       -       -       89,640    
Debt investments with no active market -current
                                             
 
       
 
                                 
 
       
Accounts payable
      21,854,694       -       -       21,854,694    
Trade payables
       
Accounts receivable, net
    31,619,341       -       206,210       31,825,551    
Trade receivables
    (9)  
Income tax payable
      1,672,376       -       -       1,672,376    
Current tax liabilities
       
Other receivables
    825,691       -       (109,943 )     715,748    
Other receivables
       
Accrued expenses
      9,350,453       -       12,092,425       21,442,878    
Other payables
       
-     -       -       222,695       222,695    
Current tax assets
       
Dividends payable
      4,242,007       -       (4,242,007 )     -     -        
Inventories
    14,385,998       -       -       14,385,998    
Inventories
       
Payable for properties
      7,186,842       -       (7,186,842 )     -     -        
Inventories related to construction business
    17,226,543       -       -       17,226,543    
Inventories related to real estate business
       
Advance real estate receipts
      499,551       -       -       499,551    
Advance real estate receipts
       
Deferred income tax assets - current
    1,109,857       -       (1,109,857 )     -     -     (2)  
Current portion of long-term bank loans
      3,921,785       -       -       3,921,785    
Current portion of long-term borrowings
       
Restricted assets
    20,655       -       979,338       999,993    
Other financial assets - current
       
Deferred income tax liabilities - current
      10,242       -       (10,242 )     -     -     (2)  
Other current assets
    3,128,943       7,790       (151,473 )     2,985,260    
Other current assets
    (1)  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
      61,490       -       (61,490 )     -     -        
Total current assets
    91,897,778       7,790       (898,983 )     91,006,585    
Total current assets
       
Other current liabilities
      2,052,750       -       (395,876 )     1,656,874    
Other current liabilities
    (9)  
                                             
Total current liabilities
      79,140,448       -       195,968       79,336,416    
Total current liabilities
       
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
                                                                                           
Equity method investments
    1,052,582       (38,797 )     -       1,013,785    
Investments accounted for using the equity method
    (10)  
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
      43,771,060       -       (207,607 )     43,563,453    
Bonds payable and long-term borrowings
       
Available-for-sale financial assets -noncurrent
    268,803       -       847,278       1,116,081    
Available-for-sale financial assets -
non-current
    (10)                                                  
 
                                           
OTHER LIABILITIES
                                             
Financial assets carried at cost - noncurrent
    847,278       -       (847,278 )     -     -        
Accrued pension cost
      3,266,823       1,516,084       -       4,782,907    
Accrued pension liabilities
    (6)  
Total long-term investments
    2,168,663       (38,797 )     -       2,129,866              
Deferred income tax liabilities -noncurrent
      617,046       -       872,935       1,489,981    
Deferred tax liabilities
    (2)  
                                             
 
                                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
    120,064,639       -       393,049       120,457,688    
Property, plant and equipment
   
(4) and (5)
 
Others
      459,098       -       207,607       666,705    
Other non-current liabilities
       
                                             
Total other liabilities
      4,342,967       1,516,084       1,080,542       6,939,593              
Intangible assets
    16,035,709       (38,248 )     (3,417,501 )     12,579,960    
Goodwill and other intangible assets
   
(3), (4) and (6)
                                                 
                                             
Total liabilities
      127,254,475       1,516,084       1,068,903       129,839,462    
Total liabilities
       
OTHER ASSETS
                                                                                           
Idle assets
    1,073,172       -       (1,073,172 )     -     -     (4)  
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO
                                             
Guarantee deposits
    103,451       -       (103,451 )     -     -        
 SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT
                                             
Deferred charges
    625,759       -       (625,759 )     -     -     (4)  
 Capital stock
      66,615,739       -       -       66,615,739    
Share capital
       
Deferred income tax assets – noncurrent
    1,424,395       394,293       1,972,550       3,791,238    
Deferred tax assets
   
(2) and (6)
 
 Capital surplus
      8,571,046       (3,463,149 )     -       5,107,897    
Capital surplus
   
(7), (8) and (11)
 
Restricted assets
    179,604       -       103,451       283,055    
Other financial assets - non-current
       
Retained earnings
      28,451,995       4,649,044       -       33,101,039    
Retained earnings
   
7, (6), (8) and
 
-     -       -       3,835,259       3,835,259    
Long-term prepayments for lease
    (3)                                               (11)  
Others
    74,117       -       883,460       957,577    
Other non-current assets
    (5)  
Other equity adjustments
                                             
Total other assets
    3,480,498       394,293       4,992,338       8,867,129              
Unrealized gain on financial instruments
      274,510       -       19,252       293,762    
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale financial
       
                                                                                   
 assets
       
                                              -       -       -       (19,252 )     (19,252 )  
Cash flow hedges
       
                                             
Cumulative translation adjustments
      2,213,458       (3,347,474 )     -       (1,134,016 )  
Exchange differences on translating foreign
    7  
                                                                                   
 operations
       
                                             
Unrecognized pension cost
      (464,131 )     464,131       -       -     -     (6)  
                                             
Treasury stock
      (1,959,107 )     -       -       (1,959,107 )  
Treasury shares
       
                                             
Total other equity adjustments
      64,730       (2,883,343 )     -       (2,818,613 )  
Total other equity
       
                                             
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
      103,703,510       (1,697,448 )     -       102,006,062    
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company
       
                                                                                             
                                             
MINORITY INTEREST
      2,689,302       506,402       -       3,195,704    
Non-controlling interests
    (7)  
                                                                                             
                                             
Total shareholders’ equity
      106,392,812       (1,191,046 )     -       105,201,766    
Total equity
       
                                                                                             
                                                                                             
TOTAL
  $ 233,647,287     $ 325,038     $ 1,068,903     $ 235,041,228    
TOTAL
       
TOTAL
    $ 233,647,287     $ 325,038     $ 1,068,903     $ 235,041,228    
TOTAL
       
 
 
85

 
 
TABLE 3
ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


Assets
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                               
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                   
         
Recognition and
                                     
Recognition and
                         
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
ROC GAAP
   
Measure-
ment
   
Presenta-
tion
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
       
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
Item
   
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
   
Note
 
                                                                             
CURRENT ASSETS
                                   
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                                     
Cash
  $ 20,265,551     $ -     $ (272,035 )   $ 19,993,516    
Cash and cash equivalents
    (1)  
Short-term borrowings
    $ 36,884,926     $ -     $ -     $ 36,884,926    
Short-term borrowings
       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
    4,035,000       -       -       4,035,000    
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
       
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
      467,148       -       -       467,148    
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current
       
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
    48,266       -       -       48,266    
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
       
Hedging derivative liabilities - current
      4,524       -       -       4,524    
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging - current
       
Bond investment with no active market- current
    87,120       -       -       87,120    
Debt investments with no active market -  current
                                             
 
       
 
                                 
 
       
Accounts payable
      24,226,701       -       -       24,226,701    
Trade payables
       
Accounts receivable, net
    37,212,587       -       210,904       37,423,491    
Trade receivables
    (9)  
Income tax payable
      2,784,310       -       -       2,784,310    
Current tax liabilities
       
Other receivables
    572,183       -       (187,570 )     384,613    
Other receivables
       
Accrued expenses
      9,500,430       -       6,191,764       15,692,194    
Other payables
       
-     -       -       243,675       243,675    
Current tax assets
       
Payable for properties
      5,291,348       -       (5,291,348 )     -     -        
Inventories
    15,171,042       -       -       15,171,042    
Inventories
       
Advance real estate receipts
      167,017       -       -       167,017    
Advance real estate receipts
       
Inventories related to construction business
    16,902,018       -       -       16,902,018    
Inventories related to real estate business
       
Current portion of long-term bank loans
      3,167,050       -       -       3,167,050    
Current portion of long-term borrowings
       
Deferred income tax assets - current
    762,552       -       (762,552 )     -     -     (2)  
Deferred income tax liabilities - current
      246,180       -       (246,180 )     -     -     (2)  
Other current assets
    2,986,004       4,902       215,930       3,206,836    
Other current assets
    (1)  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
      46,727       -       (46,727 )     -     -        
Total current assets
    98,042,323       4,902       (551,648 )     97,495,577    
Total current assets
       
Other current liabilities
      1,917,048       -       (642,785 )     1,274,263    
Other current liabilities
    (9)  
                                             
Total current liabilities
      84,703,409       -       (35,276 )     84,668,133    
Total current liabilities
       
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
                                                                                           
Equity method investments
    1,218,023       (40,152 )     -       1,177,871    
Investments accounted for using the equity
method
       
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
      44,591,685       -       (3,969 )     44,587,716    
Bonds payable and long-term borrowings
       
Available-for-sale financial assets -
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets -
       
OTHER LIABILITIES
                                             
 noncurrent
    320,026       (51,199 )     827,882       1,096,709    
 non-current
    (10)  
Accrued pension cost
      3,260,783       1,887,913       -       5,148,696    
Accrued pension liabilities
    (6)  
Financial assets carried at cost - noncurrent
    827,882       -       (827,882 )     -     -     (10)  
Deferred income tax liabilities – noncurrent
      946,577       -       860,326       1,806,903    
Deferred tax liabilities
    (2)  
Total long-term investments
    2,365,931       (91,351 )     -       2,274,580              
 
                                             
                                             
Others
      542,593       -       3,969       546,562    
Other non-current liabilities
       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    126,150,296       -       1,047,478       127,197,774    
Property, plant and equipment
   
(4) and (5)
 
Total other liabilities
      4,749,953       1,887,913       864,295       7,502,161              
                                                                                             
Intangible assets
    15,801,845       (37,353 )     (3,403,223 )     12,361,269    
Goodwill and other intangible assets
   
(3), (4) and (6)
 
Total liabilities
      134,045,047       1,887,913       825,050       136,758,010    
Total liabilities
       
                                                                                             
OTHER ASSETS
                                           
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO
                                             
Idle assets
    1,092,502       -       (1,092,502 )     -     -     (4)  
 SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT
                                             
Deferred charges
    427,967       -       (427,967 )     -     -     (4)  
Capital stock
      76,047,667       -       -       76,047,667    
Share capital
       
Deferred income tax assets – noncurrent
    1,844,389       504,406       1,376,698       3,725,493    
Deferred tax assets
   
(2) and (6)
 
Capital surplus
      8,767,134       (3,505,005 )     -       5,262,129    
Capital surplus
       
Guarantee deposits and restricted assets
    286,160       -       -       286,160    
Other financial assets - non-current
       
Retained earnings
      26,969,183       3,969,217       -       30,938,400    
Retained earnings
   
(7), (8) and (11)
 
-     -       -       4,164,062       4,164,062    
Long-term prepayments for lease
    (3)                                              
7, (6), (8) and
 
Others
    492,702       -       (287,848 )     204,854    
Other non-current assets
    (5)                                              
 (11)
 
Total other assets
    4,143,720       504,406       3,732,443       8,380,569              
Other equity adjustments
                                             
                                             
Unrealized gain on financial instruments
      401,938       (46,684 )     -       355,254    
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale financial
assets
    (10)   
                                                -       -       (3,755 )     -       (3,755 )  
Cash flow hedges
       
                                             
Cumulative translation adjustments
      119,987       (3,330,235 )     -       (3,210,248 )  
Exchange differences on translating of foreign
       
                                                                                     
 operations
    7  
                                             
Unrecognized pension cost
      (831,917 )     831,917       -       -     -     (6)  
                                             
Treasury stock
      (1,959,107 )     -       -       (1,959,107 )  
Treasury shares
       
                                             
Total other equity adjustments
      (2,269,099 )     (2,548,757 )     -       (4,817,856 )  
Total other equity
       
                                             
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
      109,514,885       (2,084,545 )     -       107,430,340    
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company
       
                                             
MINORITY INTEREST
      2,944,183       577,236       -       3,521,419    
Non-controlling interests
    (7)  
                                                                                               
                                             
Total shareholders’ equity
      112,459,068       (1,507,309 )     -       110,951,759    
Total equity
       
                                                                                               
TOTAL
  $ 246,504,115     $ 380,604     $ 825,050     $ 247,709,769    
TOTAL
       
TOTAL
    $ 246,504,115     $ 380,604     $ 825,050     $ 247,709,769    
TOTAL
       

 
86

 

TABLE 4
ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                 
         
Recognition and
                       
ROC GAAP
       
Measurement
   
Presentation
    Taiwan-IFRSs      
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
 
Note
 
                                   
NET REVENUES
  $ 45,872,457     $ -     $ -     $ 45,872,457    
OPERATING REVENUE
     
COST OF REVENUES
    37,014,793       (10,758 )     15,991       37,020,026    
OPERATING COSTS
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
GROSS PROFIT
    8,857,664       10,758       (15,991 )     8,852,431    
GROSS PROFIT
     
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
     
Research and development
    1,947,639       1,820       616       1,950,075    
Research and development expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Selling
    670,743       1,964       -       672,707    
Selling and marketing expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
General and administrative
    2,065,998       15,613       4,575       2,086,186    
General and administrative expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Total operating expenses
    4,684,380       19,397       5,191       4,708,968    
Total operating expenses
     
INCOME FORM OPERATIONS
    4,173,284       (8,639 )     (21,182 )     4,143,463    
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
     
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND GAINS
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest income
    102,114       -       -       102,114    
Other income
     
Foreign exchange gain, net
    (370,932 )     -       -       (370,932  
Other gains and losses
     
Gain on valuation of financial assets, net
    178,234       -       -       178,234    
Other gains and losses
     
Others
    57,819       -       -       57,819    
Other income and other gains and losses
     
Total non-operating income and gains
    (32,765 )     -       -       (32,765  
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest expense
    494,034       -       -       494,034    
Finance costs
     
Loss on valuation of financial assets
    (100,049 )     -       -       (100,049  
Other gains and losses
     
Loss on valuation of financial liabilities
    (73,848 )     -       -       (73,848  
Other gains and losses
     
Equity in earnings of equity method investments
    9,143       678       -       9,821    
Share of the loss of associates
     
Others
    73,328       (3,942 )     (21,182 )     48,204    
Other gains and losses and finance costs
  (4)  
Total non-operating expenses and losses
    402,608       (3,264 )     (21,182 )     378,162    
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
    3,737,911       (5,375 )     -       3,732,536    
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    442,281       -       -       442,281    
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
     
NET INCOME
  $ 3,295,630     $ (5,375 )   $ -       3,290,255    
NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
     
                              690,639    
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
     
                              (28,525  
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale financial assets
     
                              13,567    
Cash flow hedges
     
                              (103,309 )  
Share of the other comprehensive income of associates
     
                              (2,306  
Income tax relating to the components of other comprehensive income
     
                              570,066    
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax
     
                            $ 3,860,321    
Total comprehensive income for the period
     
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                 
         
Recognition and
                       
ROC GAAP
   
Measurement
   
Presentation
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
     
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
 
Note
 
                                   
NET REVENUES
  $ 88,973,087     $ -     $ -     $ 88,973,087    
OPERATING REVENUE
     
COST OF REVENUES
    72,927,686       (19,691 )     32,559       72,940,554    
OPERATING COSTS
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
GROSS PROFIT
    16,045,401       19,691       (32,559 )     16,032,533    
GROSS PROFIT
     
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
     
Research and development
    3,705,961       3,395       1,103       3,710,459    
Research and development expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Selling
    1,335,822       3,932       -       1,339,754    
Selling and marketing expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
General and administrative
    3,983,895       30,729       9,273       4,023,897    
General and administrative expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Total operating expenses
    9,025,678       38,056       10,376       9,074,110    
Total operating expenses
     
INCOME FORM OPERATIONS
    7,019,723       (18,365 )     (42,935 )     6,958,423    
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
     
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND GAINS
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest income
    201,582       -       -       201,582    
Other income
     
Foreign exchange gain, net
    135,059       -       -       135,059    
Other gains and losses
     
Gain on valuation of financial assets, net
    178,234       -       -       178,234    
Other gains and losses
     
Others
    302,747       -       -       302,747    
Other income and other gains and losses
     
Total non-operating income and gains
    817,622       -       -       817,622    
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest expense
    984,011       -       -       984,011    
Finance costs
     
Loss on valuation of financial liabilities
    272,666       -       -       272,666    
Other gains and losses
     
Equity in earnings of equity method investments
    18,251       1,356       -       19,607    
Share of the loss of associates
     
Others
    241,342       (3,942 )     (42,935 )     194,465    
Other gains and losses and finance costs
  (4)  
Total non-operating expenses and losses
    1,516,270       (2,586 )     (42,935 )     1,470,749    
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
    6,321,075       (15,779 )     -       6,305,296    
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    907,004       -       -       907,004    
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
     
NET INCOME
  $ 5,414,071     $ (15,779 )   $ -       5,398,292    
NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
     
                              (1,134,606  
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
     
                              39,113    
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale financial assets
     
                              35,084    
Cash flow hedges
     
                              (28,623  
Share of the other comprehensive income of associates
     
                              (5,964  
Income tax relating to the components of other comprehensive income
     
                              (1,094,996  
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax
     
                            $ 4,303,296    
Total comprehensive income for the period
     
 
 
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
(New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands)


         
Effect of Transition to Taiwan-IFRSs
                 
         
Recognition and
                       
ROC GAAP
   
Measurement
   
Presentation
   
Taiwan-IFRSs
     
Item
 
Amount
   
Difference
   
Difference
   
Amount
   
Item
 
Note
 
                                   
NET REVENUES
  $ 193,972,392     $ -     $ -     $ 193,972,392    
OPERATING REVENUE
     
COST OF REVENUES
    157,348,622       (42,684 )     46,642       157,352,580    
OPERATING COSTS
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
GROSS PROFIT
    36,623,770       42,684       (46,642 )     36,619,812    
GROSS PROFIT
     
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
     
Research and development
    7,874,210       2,140       1,058       7,877,408    
Research and development expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Selling
    2,762,763       5,696       -       2,768,459    
Selling and marketing expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
General and administrative
    8,225,415       42,301       19,144       8,286,860    
General and administrative expenses
 
(4), (6) and (11)
 
Total operating expenses
    18,862,388       50,137       20,202       18,932,727    
Total operating expenses
     
INCOME FORM OPERATIONS
    17,761,382       (7,453 )     (66,844 )     17,687,085    
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
     
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND GAINS
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest income
    322,197       -       -       322,197    
Other income
     
Gain on valuation of financial assets, net
    420,845       -       -       420,845    
Other gains and losses
     
Foreign exchange gain, net
    965,404       -       -       965,404    
Other gains and losses
     
Equity in earnings of equity method investments
    61,374       (2,710 )     -       58,664    
Share of the profit of associates
     
Others
    665,409       -       -       665,409    
Other income and other gains and losses
     
Total non-operating income and gains
    2,435,229       (2,710 )     -       2,432,519    
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES
                                 
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
     
Interest expense
    2,004,315       -       -       2,004,315    
Finance costs
     
Loss on valuation of financial liabilities
    1,138,509       -       -       1,138,509    
Other gains and losses
     
Impairment loss
    97,234       -       -       97,234    
Other gains and losses
     
Others
    366,017       (3,942 )     (66,844 )     295,231    
Other gains and losses and finance costs
  (4)  
total non-operating expenses and losses
    3,606,075       (3,942 )     (66,844 )     3,535,289    
Total non-operating income and expenses
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
    16,590,536       (6,221 )     -       16,584,315    
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    3,041,628       19,104       -       3,060,732    
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
     
NET INCOME
  $ 13,548,908     $ (25,325 )   $ -       13,523,583    
NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
     
                              (3,272,076 )  
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
     
                              15,417    
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale financial assets
     
                              44,617    
Cash flow hedges
     
                              55,401    
Share of the other comprehensive income of associates
     
                              (809,256 )  
Actuarial losses arising from defined benefit plans
     
                              138,631      
Income tax relating to the components of other comprehensive income
     
                              (3,827,266 )  
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax
     
                            $ 9,696,317    
Total comprehensive income for the period
     

 
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ANNEX B
 
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012
 
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, financial data from our consolidated statements of comprehensive income, expressed as a percentage of operating revenues.

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
     
2013
 
    (unaudited)  
   
(percentage of operating revenues)
 
Taiwan IFRSs
             
Operating revenues
    100.0 %       100.0 %
Packaging
    55.7         54.5  
Testing
    12.0         12.4  
Electronic manufacturing services
    30.7         30.9  
Others
    1.6         2.2  
Operating costs
    (82.0 )       (81.1 )
Gross profit
    18.0         18.9  
Operating expenses
    (10.2 )       (9.8 )
Profit from operations
    7.8         9.1  
Non-operating expenses, net
    (0.7 )       (0.8 )
Profit before income tax
    7.1         8.3  
Income tax expense
    (1.0 )       (2.0 )
Net profit
    6.1 %       6.3 %
Attributable to
                 
Owners of the parent company
    5.9 %       6.1 %
Non-controlling interests
    0.2         0.2  
      6.1 %       6.3 %

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the gross margins for our packaging, testing services and electronic manufacturing services and our total gross margin. Gross margin is calculated by dividing gross profits by operating revenues.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
    2013  
   
(unaudited)
(percentage of operating revenues)
 
Taiwan IFRSs
           
Gross profit
           
Packaging
    18.4 %     18.4 %
Testing
    31.0 %     36.6 %
Electronic manufacturing services
    11.6 %     10.8 %
Overall
    18.0 %     18.9 %

 
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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a breakdown of our total operating cost and operating expenses, expressed as a percentage of operating revenues.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
   
(unaudited)
(percentage of operating revenues)
 
Taiwan IFRSs
           
Operating costs
           
Raw materials
    45.1 %     43.6 %
Labor
    13.2       13.5  
Depreciation, amortization and rental expense
    12.0       12.3  
Others
    11.7       11.7  
Total operating costs
    82.0 %     81.1 %
                 
Operating expenses
               
Selling, general and administrative
    6.0 %     5.5 %
Research and development
    4.2       4.3  
Total operating expenses
    10.2 %     9.8 %

Results of Operations

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues increased 11.2% to NT$98,949.6 million (US$3,302.7 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$88,973.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from our packaging business and electronic manufacturing service business. Packaging revenues increased 8.8% to NT$53,924.0 million (US$1,799.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$49,571.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Testing revenues increased 14.2% to NT$12,228.4 million (US$408.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$10,710.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Revenues from our electronic manufacturing services business increased 11.7% to NT$30,568.5 million (US$1,020.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$27,355.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in packaging revenues was primarily due to an increase in the sale of advanced packaging products with higher selling prices. The increase in testing revenues was primarily due to an increase in the sale of advanced testing services with higher selling prices. The increase in the revenues from our electronic manufacturing services business was primarily due to an increase in the outsourced orders of computing products from original design manufacturers.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased 16.7% to NT$18,712.5 million (US$624.6 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$16,032.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Our gross profit as a percentage of operating revenues, or gross margin, increased to 18.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 18.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to a stronger growth in our higher margin packaging and testing business coupled with more disciplined cost control and capital expenditure measures employed in 2013. Raw material costs for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were NT$43,131.9 million (US$1,439.6 million) compared to NT$40,162.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. As a percentage of operating revenues, raw material costs decreased to 43.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 45.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily because of (i) an increase in revenue contribution by packaging services with lower raw materials cost and (ii) a decrease in the gold price for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Labor cost for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was NT$13,380.1 million (US$446.6 million) compared to NT$11,730.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. As a percentage of operating revenues, labor cost

 
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increased to 13.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 13.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and bonuses as a result of an increase in headcount of manufacturing staff for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were NT$12,141.2 million (US$405.2 million), compared to NT$10,715.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. As a percentage of operating revenues, depreciation, amortization and rental expenses increased to 12.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 12.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of new equipment during the second half of 2012. Our gross margin for packaging business remained at 18.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Our gross margin for testing business increased to 36.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 31.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 due to the increased sale of advanced testing services with higher gross margin. Our gross margin for electronic manufacturing services business decreased to 10.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 11.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily due to an increase in raw materials cost as a percentage of operating revenues as a result of change in product mix.
 
Profit from Operations

Profit from operations increased 29.4% to NT$9,002.5 million (US$300.5 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to NT$6,958.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Our profit from operations as a percentage of operating revenues, or operating margin, increased to 9.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 7.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Operating expense increased 7.0% to NT$9,709.9 million (US$324.1 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to NT$9,074.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in operating expense was primarily due to increases in the research and development expense. Selling, general and administrative expense increased 1.9% to NT$5,465.5 million (US$182.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$5,363.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in salaries and bonuses as a result of an increase in headcount of administrative and selling staff for the six months ended June 30, 2013, which was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the same period. Selling, general and administrative expense represented 5.5% of our operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 6.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Research and development expense increased 14.4% to NT$4,244.4 million (US$141.7 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$3,710.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Research and development expense represented 4.3% of our operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 4.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase in the research and development expense was primarily due to an increase in salaries and bonuses as a result of an increase in headcount of research and development staff for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Non-Operating Expenses

We incurred net non-operating expenses of NT$805.9 million (US$26.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to net non-operating expenses of NT$653.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This change was primarily due to a decrease in interest income in the amount of NT$115.3 million (US$3.8 million) and an increase in finance costs (consisting mainly of interest expenses) in the amount of NT$70.6 million (US$2.4 million).

Net Profit

Net profit attributable to owners of the Company increased 15.4% to NT$6,051.0 million (US$202.0 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$5,242.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Our diluted earnings per share increased 14.5% to NT$0.79 (US$0.03) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from diluted earnings per share of NT$0.69 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Our income tax expense increased 112.7% to NT$1,929.5 million (US$64.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from NT$907.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to the income tax on undistributed earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the income tax on our real estate business in the PRC.

 
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Cash Flows

Net cash generated from operating activities was NT$20,130.2 million (US$671.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013. We recorded a consolidated income before tax of NT$8,196.7 million (US$273.6 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013, which was positively adjusted mainly for the non-cash item of depreciation and amortization of NT$12,692.3 million (US$423.6 million).
 
Net cash used in investing activities was NT$13,426.0 million (US$448.1 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to our payments for property, plant and equipment of NT$13,094.4 million (US$437.1 million) in connection with our purchase of new advanced equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Net cash used in financing activities was NT$2,486.5 million (US$83.0 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This amount reflected the net repayment of long-term borrowings of NT$973.3 million (US$32.5 million) and a decrease short-term borrowings of NT$1,516.7 million (US$50.6 million).
 
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