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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


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                                    FORM 8-K
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                                 CURRENT REPORT
     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                                 APRIL 26, 2001
                DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)




                             AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)




       000-29472                                         23-1722724
 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER                  (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)




                              1345 ENTERPRISE DRIVE
                             WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
                                 (610) 431-9600
              (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE)







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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

     On April 26, 2001 we issued a press release (attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1) announcing our financial results for the fourth quarter ended April 26,
2001.


ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     (c)  Exhibits.

          99.1      Text of Press Release dated April 26, 2001





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                                   SIGNATURES


        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

                                                By: /s/ KENNETH T. JOYCE
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                                                Kenneth T. Joyce
                                                Chief Financial Officer

                                                Dated: May 3, 2001

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[AMKOR LOGO]                                                   News Release


                    AMKOR REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2001 RESULTS

Chandler, AZ. - April 26, 2001 -- Amkor Technology, Inc. announced results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. Total revenue was $481 million, compared
with $555 million in the first quarter of 2000. Assembly & test revenue was $439
million, down 6% from $469 million in Q1 of 2000, and down 17% from $529 million
in the fourth quarter of 2000. First quarter wafer fab revenue was $41 million
compared with $86 million in the Q1 of 2000 and $108 million in the fourth
quarter of 2000.

Excluding amortization of goodwill, acquired intangibles, and a one-time,
non-cash amortization of debt issuance costs, Amkor reported a first quarter net
loss of $31 million, or ($0.21) per share, compared to a profit of $47 million,
or $0.34 per share, in Q1 of 2000. Including amortization of goodwill and
acquired intangibles, the first quarter 2001 net loss was $69 million, or
($0.45) per share, compared with a profit of $37 million, or $0.27 per share,
for Q1 of 2000.

There were 152 million weighted average shares outstanding on a fully diluted
basis for the first quarter of 2001 compared with 139 million in the year-ago
period.

"We view the current downturn as an opportunity to strengthen our competitive
advantages and enhance our leadership position," said James Kim, Amkor's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Over the past several months, the
industries we serve have experienced an unprecedented downturn. As a result of
overbuilding in the technology infrastructure, many of our customers have
witnessed an abrupt decline in demand and a corresponding build-up of inventory.
This has adversely affected our business activity. However, we believe there are
reasonable prospects for Amkor to achieve solid growth in the second half of the
year and in 2002."

"Based on our current read of customer forecasts, we presently expect that
second quarter revenues will be sequentially lower; perhaps 15% or 20%," said
John Boruch, Amkor's President. "However, we think April could be the low month
for the quarter, and that sales will strengthen gradually through June and more
sharply into the second half.

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"There are several reasons why we believe Q2 will be a bottom quarter for
Amkor," continued Mr. Boruch. "First, there are signs of strengthening demand
for PCs and related peripherals. Second, there are indications from several of
our European customers that pockets of inventory in the wireless market are
being worked off. Third, ongoing investment in next generation applications will
obsolete some portion of existing inventories in the channel. Fourth, we
typically experience strong seasonal demand in the third quarter. Finally, we
are moving ahead with several key programs that call for production ramps in the
third and fourth quarters."

First quarter gross margin was 17.0%, compared with 26.9% in the fourth quarter
of 2000 and 20.7% in Q1 2000, primarily due to lower revenue and the high degree
of operating leverage inherent in Amkor's business.

Overall assembly capacity utilization was approximately 57% in the first
quarter, compared with 80% in the first quarter of 2000 and 75% in the fourth
quarter of 2000. Assembly unit shipments declined 12% from Q1 2000 and 20%
sequentially. Average selling prices declined approximately 4% during the first
quarter.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $110 million compared with $55
million in the first quarter of 2000.

First quarter EBITDA was $103 million compared to $115 million in Q1 `00. We
have calculated EBITDA as earnings before income taxes; equity in income (loss)
of affiliates; foreign currency gain or loss; interest expense, net;
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is a common measure used by investors to
evaluate a company's ability to service debt. EBITDA is not defined by generally
accepted accounting principles.

"Due to the sharp deceleration in customer demand during Q1, we are taking
additional steps to reduce operating costs in line with lower-than-expected
revenue levels and asset utilization rates," said Ken Joyce, Amkor's Chief
Financial Officer. "Combined with actions we initiated in the first quarter, we
are implementing a 10% reduction in our worldwide workforce, as well as targeted
reductions in corporate and manufacturing overhead."

"We have a strong cash position," noted Mr. Joyce. "At March 31, Amkor had $208
million in cash and equivalents, in addition to our $200 million revolving
credit facility."

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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

- -    Our System-in-Package business is developing as planned. Our power
     amplifier program looks like a winner, and is being adopted by several
     wireless communications OEMs. We are in high volume production of PA
     modules and expect continued growth in this product line throughout the
     year. We are also expanding our customer base for flash storage cards used
     in a range of applications including MP3, digital cameras and cell phones.
     We believe that System-in-Package revenues could exceed $75 million in
     2001.

- -    Our joint venture with Toshiba is going very well, notwithstanding present
     market conditions. We are making excellent progress integrating the Iwate
     operation into Amkor's systems. More important, there is an excellent
     management team in place. We believe the joint venture will pay significant
     dividends in positioning Amkor for additional outsourcing opportunities in
     Japan.

- -    We continue to make progress enhancing our industry-leading capabilities in
     Strip Test. During the quarter several new customers qualified the process.
     First quarter volumes averaged 20 million unit per month.

- -    We are moving forward building out our new facility in Shanghai, primarily
     with underutilized equipment from our factories in Korea and the
     Philippines. The China market for wireless communications and PCs is
     relatively vibrant. We have strong interest from several customers and
     expect this factory to move from qualification to production in the second
     half of 2001.

- -    Our proposed acquisitions in Taiwan should close by mid-year, which will
     allow us to more actively participate in the growing Taiwanese market.

- -    We are optimizing the use of our manufacturing assets by placing
     underutilized assembly and test equipment in our Japan and China factories.
     We may also do the same in Taiwan after those transactions are completed.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

At the present time there is uncertainty as to when excess inventory throughout
the supply chain will be absorbed, and when end market demand will rebound.
Economic conditions are affecting customer forecasts and continue to impair our
visibility into 2001. The following statements are based on current
expectations. These statements are forward looking, and actual results may
differ materially. These statements do not reflect the impact of any mergers,
acquisitions or other business combinations that may take place during the year.

- -  Our best estimate is that second quarter assembly and test revenue will be
   below the first quarter by 15% to 20%.

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- -    We expect second quarter wafer fab revenue to be flat with the first
     quarter. Capacity utilization at Anam's fab is approximately 40%. We remain
     committed to restructuring our ownership interest in Anam and continue to
     explore opportunities.

- -    Current market weakness increases the likelihood of higher than normal
     price erosion in the second quarter. We believe assembly quarterly ASP
     declines will be around 4% to 6% for Q2 of 2001, subject to product mix.

- -    Our gross margin for the second quarter of 2001 is expected to be in the
     range of 6% to 10%, primarily due to lower revenue.

- -    For the second quarter of 2001, operating expenses should decrease, subject
     to one-time charges we may incur in connection with cost reduction
     programs. As a percentage of revenue, second quarter operating expenses are
     expected to be in the 15% range.

- -    The tax rate for the second quarter and full year 2001 is expected to be in
     the range of 11%.

- -    Depreciation is expected to be approximately $86 million in the second
     quarter. Amortization of goodwill and acquired intangibles is expected to
     be approximately $31 million in the second quarter of 2001.

- -    We are trimming our capital expenditure budget to approximately $175
     million for all of 2001, compared with $480 million in 2000. These
     expenditures will be used primarily to support the development of our flip
     chip, System-in-Package, strip test and high-end BGA capabilities. We will
     monitor industry conditions closely and will revise these plans as
     conditions warrant.

Amkor will be holding a conference call on April 26 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time to
discuss the results of the first quarter in more detail. Participants can access
the call at 415-228-4729. The call will also be webcast through our web site,
http://www.amkor.com.

Amkor is the world's largest provider of contract microelectronics assembly and
test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a
complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services, including
deep sub-micron wafer fabrication; wafer probe, wafer mapping, characterization
and reliability testing; IC packaging design and assembly; multi-chip module
design and assembly; and final testing. More information on Amkor is available
from the company's SEC filings and on Amkor's web site: www.amkor.com.


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The statements by James Kim, John Boruch and Ken Joyce, and the above statements
contained in our Business Outlook, are forward-looking statements that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect future operating
results and cause actual results to vary materially from historical results
include, but are not limited to: dependence on the highly cyclical nature the
semiconductor industry; competitive pricing and declines in average selling
prices; dependence on our relationship with ASI for all of our wafer fabrication
output; reliance on a small group of principal customers; timing and volume of
orders relative to the production capacity; availability of manufacturing
capacity and fluctuations in manufacturing yields; availability of financing;
competition; dependence on international operations and sales; dependence on raw
material and equipment suppliers; exchange rate fluctuations; dependence on key
personnel; difficulties in managing growth; enforcement of intellectual property
rights; environmental regulations; and the results of ASI through the equity
method of accounting.

Further information on risk factors that could affect the outcome of the events
set forth in these statements and that would affect the company's operating
results and financial condition is detailed in the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

                                          

Contact:    Jeffrey Luth (Investors)            Ken Jensen (Media)
            610-431-9600 ext. 5613              480-821-2408  Ext. 5130
            jluth@amkor.com                     kjens@amkor.com
(tables to follow) 6 AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended March 31 (unaudited) ---------------------------- 2001 2000 ------------ ---------- Net revenues Assembly and Test $ 439,413 $468,935 Wafer fab 41,210 85,876 ------------ ---------- Total 480,623 554,811 Cost of revenues - including purchases from ASI 398,838 439,780 ------------ ---------- Gross profit 81,785 115,031 ------------ ---------- Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 53,994 41,897 Amortization of goodwill & other acquired intangibles 21,912 6,362 Research and development 10,502 3,371 ------------ ---------- Total operating expenses 86,408 51,630 ------------ ---------- Operating income (loss) (4,623) 63,401 ------------ ---------- Other (income) expense: Interest expense, net 44,795 15,429 Foreign currency loss (gain) (1,310) 836 Other expense(income), net 168 2,360 ------------ ---------- Total other expense 43,653 18,625 ------------ ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of investees (48,276) 44,776 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5,310) 8,956 Equity in income (loss) of investees (26,248) 1,336 ------------ ---------- Net income (loss) $ (69,214) $ 37,156 ============ ========== Per Share Data: Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.45) $ 0.28 ============ ========== Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (0.45) $ 0.27 ============ ========== Shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per common share 152,185 130,872 ============ ========== Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per common share 152,185 138,538 ============ ==========
7 AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME EXCLUDING AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION-RELATED INTANGIBLES AND THE WRITE-OFF OF DEFERRED DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS (in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended March 31 (unaudited) --------------------------------- 2001 2000 --------- --------- Net revenues Assembly and Test $ 439,413 $ 468,935 Wafer fab 41,210 85,876 --------- --------- Total 480,623 554,811 Cost of revenues-including purchases from ASI 398,838 439,780 --------- --------- Gross profit 81,785 115,031 --------- --------- Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 53,994 41,897 Research and development 10,502 3,371 --------- --------- Total operating expenses 64,496 45,268 --------- --------- Operating income 17,289 69,763 --------- --------- Other (income) expense: Interest expense, net 37,669 15,429 Foreign currency loss (gain) (1,310) 836 Other expense (income), net 168 2,360 --------- --------- Total other expense 36,527 18,625 --------- --------- Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of investees (19,238) 51,138 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5,310) 8,956 Equity in income (loss) of investees (17,385) 4,936 --------- --------- Net income (loss) $ (31,313) $ 47,118 ========= ========= Per Share Data: Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.21) $ 0.36 ========= ========= Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (0.21) $ 0.34 ========= ========= Shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per common share 152,185 130,872 ========= ========= Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per common share 152,185 138,538 ========= =========
The above supplemental consolidated statements of income exclude the effects of the following: During the three months ended March 31, 2001, the write off of $7.1 million of deferred debt issuance costs related to loan repayments funded by a portion of the proceeds received in connection with the issuance of $500 million of senior notes was excluded from Interest expense, net. During the three months ended March 31, 2001, the amortization of goodwill and other acquired intangibles excluded from Operating expenses was $21.9 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the amortization of goodwill excluded from Operating expenses was $6.4 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2001, the amortization of the difference between the cost of our equity investments and our share of the underlying net assets of ASI excluded from equity in income (loss) of investees was $8.9 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the amortization of the difference between the cost of our equity investments and our share of the underlying net assets of ASI excluded from equity in income (loss) of investees was $3.6 million. 8 AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)
March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 (unaudited) (unaudited) ----------- ----------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 207,601 $ 93,517 Accounts receivable-- Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,225 and $2,426 270,335 301,915 Due from affiliates 2,842 1,634 Other 8,461 6,465 Inventories 101,325 108,613 Other current assets 45,964 36,873 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 636,528 549,017 ----------- ----------- Property, plant and equipment, net 1,500,488 1,478,510 ----------- ----------- Investments 475,263 501,254 ----------- ----------- Other assets: Due from affiliates 25,150 25,013 Goodwill and acquired intangibles 762,531 737,593 Other 109,282 101,897 ----------- ----------- Total other assets 896,963 864,503 ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 3,509,242 $ 3,393,284 =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Bank overdraft $ 18,844 $ 25,731 Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt 33,851 73,586 Trade accounts payable 127,639 133,047 Due to affiliates 6,640 32,534 Accrued expenses 137,217 129,301 Accrued income taxes 49,451 52,232 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 373,642 446,431 Long-term debt 1,804,175 1,585,536 Other noncurrent liabilities 85,167 46,483 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 2,262,984 2,078,450 ----------- ----------- Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock 153 152 Additional paid-in capital 976,115 975,026 Retained earnings 274,672 343,886 Receivable from stockholder (3,276) (3,276) Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,406) (954) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 1,246,258 1,314,834 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,509,242 $ 3,393,284 =========== ===========