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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
September 14, 2006
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
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000-29472
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
Identification No.)
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(IRS Employer |
1900 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
CHANDLER, AZ 85248
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(480) 821-5000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosures.
Amkor Commences Consent Solicitation
On September 14, 2006, Amkor Technology, Inc. (the Company) announced that it is soliciting
consents from the holders of its following series of notes: (i) $400.0 million aggregate
outstanding principal amount of 9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No. 031652AW0), (ii) $250.0
million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 031652AT7),
(iii) $425.0 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP
No. 031652AQ3), (iv) approximately $88.2 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 9.25%
Senior Notes due 2008 (CUSIP No. 031652AM2), (v) approximately $21.9 million aggregate outstanding
principal amount of 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP
No. 031652AE0), (vi) approximately $142.4
million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (CUSIP
No. 031652AH3), and (vii) $190.0 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 2.50%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 031652AX8).
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each case, the Company is seeking consents for a waiver of certain defaults and events of
default, and the consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may occur under the indenture
governing each series of notes (the Indentures) from the
failure by the Company to file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and deliver to the trustee and the holders of such series
of notes any reports or
other information, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006,
and the waiver of the application of certain provisions
of the Indentures. The consent solicitation
statements delivered to the applicable holders of each series of the notes and the related forms of
letters of consent are furnished hereto as exhibits.
Update Regarding SEC Investigation
As previously disclosed, the Company is the subject of an SEC investigation concerning matters
unrelated to its historical stock option practices. In July 2006, the Board of Directors
established a special committee to review the Companys historical stock option practices and
informed the SEC of these efforts. The SEC has recently informed the Company that it is expanding
the scope of its investigation and has requested that the Company provide documentation related to
the Companys historical stock option practices. The Company intends to continue to cooperate with
the SEC.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
99.1 |
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Press release dated September 14, 2006 regarding the Companys Consent Solicitation |
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99.2 |
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Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys
9.25% Senior Notes due 2016, 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011, 7.75% Senior Notes due
2013, 9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 and 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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99.3 |
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Form of Letter of Consent dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys 9.25%
Senior Notes due 2016, 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011, 7.75% Senior Notes due 2013,
9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 and 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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99.4 |
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Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys
5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 and 2.50% Convertible Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2011 |
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99.5 |
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Form of Letter of Consent dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys 5%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 and 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2011 |
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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.
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Date: September 14, 2006 |
Amkor Technology, Inc.
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/s/ Kenneth T. Joyce
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Kenneth T. Joyce |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Index
to Exhibit
99.1 |
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Press release dated September 14, 2006 regarding the Companys Consent Solicitation |
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99.2 |
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Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys
9.25% Senior Notes due 2016, 7?% Senior Notes due 2011, 7.75% Senior Notes due
2013, 9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 and 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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99.3 |
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Form of Letter of Consent dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys 9.25%
Senior Notes due 2016, 7?% Senior Notes due 2011, 7.75% Senior Notes due 2013,
9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 and 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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99.4 |
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Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys
5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 and 2.50% Convertible Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2011 |
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99.5 |
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Form of Letter of Consent dated September 14, 2006 related to the Companys 5%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 and 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2011 |
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Exhibit 99.1
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News Release |
AMKOR COMMENCES CONSENT SOLICITATION
CHANDLER, Ariz., September 14, 2006 Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) announced
today that it is soliciting consents from the holders of its following series of notes: (i) $400.0
million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No.
031652AW0); (ii) $250.0 million aggregate outstanding principal
amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011
(CUSIP No. 031652AT7); (iii) $425.0 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 7.75% Senior
Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 031652AQ3); (iv) approximately $88.2 million aggregate outstanding
principal amount of 9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 (CUSIP No. 031652AM2); (v) approximately $21.9
million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP
No. 031652AE0); (vi) approximately $142.4 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 5.0%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (CUSIP No. 031652AH3); and (vii) $190.0 million aggregate
outstanding principal amount of 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No.
031652AX8). Amkor is seeking consents for a waiver of certain defaults and events of default that
may have occurred or may occur under each series of notes from the failure of Amkor to file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2006, and other notices or reports (collectively, the SEC Reports), and
the consequences thereof, and the waiver of the application of certain provisions of the indentures
governing each series of notes.
As previously announced, Amkor has not yet filed with the SEC its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Holders of each series of notes are referred to the Companys
Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 and the related Letter of Consent for that
particular series of notes, which are being mailed to each holder, for the detailed terms and
conditions of the consent solicitation.
The consent solicitations for each series of notes will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
September 29, 2006, unless extended or earlier terminated for a particular series of notes.
Holders may deliver their consents to the Tabulation Agent at any time before the expiration date.
For each particular series of notes (whether or not Amkor has filed the SEC Reports required to be
filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the effective date for a particular series of notes), if
consents from holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of notes of that particular
series (the Requisite Consents) are received prior to the expiration date of the consent
solicitation for that particular series of notes and are not revoked prior to the effective date of
the proposed waivers for that particular series of notes, each consenting holder for such series of
notes will receive an initial consent fee in cash equal to that consenting holders pro rata share
of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Initial Consent Fee opposite
the title of that particular series of notes. If the proposed waivers have become effective for a
particular series of notes and, in addition, Amkor has not filed the SEC Reports required to be
filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to such effective date and the proposed waivers for each
other series of notes have become effective, each consenting holder for that particular series of
notes will receive an additional consent fee in cash equal to that consenting holders pro rata
share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Additional Consent Fee
opposite the title of that particular series of notes. In addition, if Amkor has not filed the SEC
Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to December 31, 2006 (March 1, 2007
in the case of the waiver of any NASDAQ delisting consequences), it may elect to extend the waiver
expiration date to March 31, 2007
(May 30, 2007 in the case of the waiver of any NASDAQ delisting consequences) and pay each
consenting holder an additional consent fee in cash equal to that consenting holders pro rata
share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Extension Consent Fee
opposite the title of that particular series of notes.
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 |
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400,000,000 |
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400,000 |
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600,000 |
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1,000,000 |
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7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011 |
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250,000,000 |
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250,000 |
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375,000 |
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625,000 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000,000 |
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425,000 |
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637,500 |
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1,062,500 |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 |
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88,206,000 |
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88,206 |
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132,309 |
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220,515 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2009 |
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21,882,000 |
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21,882 |
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32,823 |
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54,705 |
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5% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due
2007 |
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142,422,000 |
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142,422 |
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213,633 |
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356,055 |
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2.50% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due
2011 |
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190,000,000 |
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190,000 |
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285,000 |
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475,000 |
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The record date for determining the holders who are entitled to consent is August 15, 2006.
The proposed waiver for a particular series of notes shall become effective for a particular series
of notes upon receipt by the applicable trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor that the
Requisite Consents have been received (and not revoked) and have been accepted for payment by
Amkor.
The Company has retained Global Bondholder Services Corporation to serve as its Information Agent
and Tabulation Agent for the consent solicitation. Requests for documents should be directed to
Global Bondholder Services at (866) 470-3800 or (212) 430-3774. The Company has also retained
Jefferies & Company, Inc. to serve as Solicitation Agent for the consent solicitation. Questions
concerning the terms of the consent solicitation should be directed to Jefferies & Company, Inc. at
(888) 272-1901 (U.S. Toll-Free) or (917) 421-1901.
This announcement is not an offer to purchase or sell, a solicitation of an offer to purchase or
sell, or a solicitation of consents with respect to any securities. The solicitations are being
made solely pursuant to Amkors Consent Solicitation Statement dated September 14, 2006 and the
related Letter of Consent.
About Amkor
Amkor is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor assembly and test services. The company
offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and
manufacturing services. More information on Amkor is available from the companys SEC filings and
on Amkors web site: www.amkor.com.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurances that forward-looking statements will be achieved, and actual results could differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially include: the results and findings of the review being
conducted by the Special Committee; the impact, if any, of such results or findings on the
financial statements of the Company; restatement of the Companys financial statements; the amount
or materiality of any additional compensation expense; the Companys ability to file required
reports with the SEC on a timely basis; the Companys ability to meet the requirements of the
Nasdaq Stock Market for continued listing of the Companys shares; the expenses
related to the Special Committees review and restatement of the Companys financial statements;
and risks of litigation and governmental or other regulatory inquiry or proceedings arising out of
or related to the Companys historical stock option practices. Therefore, any forward-looking
statements in this press release should be considered in light of various important factors,
including the risks and uncertainties listed above, as well as others. The Company makes no
commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Contact:
Amkor Technology, Inc.
Jeffrey Luth
VP Corporate Communications
480-821-5000, ext. 5130
jluth@amkor.com
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Exhibit 99.2
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSENT SOLICITATION STATEMENT
Solicitation of Consents Relating to Waivers
under the Indentures Governing the Following Series of Its Notes:
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Title of Securities |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 |
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400,000,000 |
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031652AW0 |
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71/8% Senior Notes due 2011 |
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250,000,000 |
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031652AT7 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000,000 |
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031652AQ3 |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 |
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88,206,000 |
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031652AM2 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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21,882,000 |
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031652AE0 |
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The Consent Solicitation for each series of Notes will expire at 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless otherwise extended or earlier
terminated for a particular series of Notes (such time and date, as the same
may be extended or earlier terminated for a particular series of Notes, the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). You will be eligible to
receive a Consent Fee for a particular series of Notes only if you validly
deliver a consent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes
(and do not properly revoke such consent prior to the date the Proposed Waivers
become effective for that particular series of Notes). The Proposed Waivers
for a particular series of Notes will become effective only upon receipt by the
applicable Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid
Requisite Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes
have been received (and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for
payment by Amkor, which effective date could be prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement (as it
may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the Consent Solicitation Statement) and the
related Letter of Consent (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the Letter of
Consent), Amkor Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Amkor or we), is hereby soliciting
consents (such solicitation being referred to herein as the Consent Solicitation) of Holders (as
defined below) as of the Record Date (as defined below) of each of the series of Notes (as defined
below) listed above. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings
set forth in the respective Indentures (as defined below).
For each series of Notes, the purpose of the Consent Solicitation is to obtain waivers
(collectively, the Proposed Waivers) to and including the Waiver Expiration Date (as defined
below) of each of the following:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes
from the failure by Amkor to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
SEC) prior to the applicable deadline specified in the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and to deliver to the applicable Trustee and the
Holders of that particular series of Notes a copy of, any report or other information as
it would be required to file with the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act (including, without limitation, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2006 (the Form 10-Q)) and any related notices or reports
(collectively the SEC Reports), including, without limitation, any potential Default
or Event of Default that may have occurred or may occur as a result of Amkors failure
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, any other series of
Notes or any series of Convertible Notes (as defined below)) in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $450,000,000; and |
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the application of Section 4.07 (Restricted Payments) of the Indenture governing that
particular series of Notes to the payment of any Consent Fee to Holders of any series of
Notes or Convertible Notes that are subordinated to that particular series of Notes (the
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The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
In this Consent Solicitation Statement, the term Record Date means 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on August 15, 2006, and the term Holder with respect to a particular series of Notes means
each person shown on the records of the registrar for that particular series of Notes as a
registered holder as of the Record Date or a Participant (as defined below). See Important
Information Regarding Consent Delivery below.
As used herein, Waiver Expiration Date means (i) December 31, 2006, which is the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date, if Amkor does not , in its discretion, elect to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, and (ii) March 31, 2007, which is the Outside Waiver Expiration Date, if Amkor, in
its discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof
prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date.
The Solicitation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Jefferies & Company
September 14, 2006
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONSENT FEES
The obligations of Amkor to accept for payment any validly delivered (and not properly
revoked) consents from, and to pay any Consent Fee (as defined below) to, Holders of a particular
series of Notes are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions described
under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below.
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents (as defined below) for
that particular series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series
of Notes, and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes, subject to the terms of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the Letter of Consent and
the satisfaction of the General Conditions (as defined below), we will, promptly after the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes, pay to the Holders of that particular series of Notes
from whom properly executed and completed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent
(as defined below) for that particular series of Notes prior to the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes (such Holders, the Consenting Holders):
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whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC, a
consent fee (the Initial Consent Fee) in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro
rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Initial
Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series of Notes; and |
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in addition, if the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have not been filed with the SEC
on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed
Waivers have become effective for each other series of Notes and each series of
Convertible Notes, a consent fee (the Additional Consent Fee) in cash equal to that
Consenting Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below
under the caption Additional Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series
of Notes. |
In addition, if we have not filed the SEC Reports with the SEC on or prior to December 31,
2006 (the Initial Waiver Expiration Date), we may elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration
Date to March 31, 2007 (the Outside Waiver Expiration Date) and pay the Consenting Holders in
cash an additional consent fee (the Extension Consent Fee; and the Initial Consent Fee, the
Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is paid) and the Extension Consent Fee (to the
extent that any is paid), collectively, the Consent Fee), which Extension Consent Fee, if paid,
would be equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the
table below under the caption Extension Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series
of Notes.
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Extension |
Title of Securities |
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Consent Fee |
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Consent Fee |
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Consent Fee |
9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 |
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400,000 |
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600,000 |
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1,000,000 |
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71/8% Senior Notes due 2011 |
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250,000 |
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375,000 |
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625,000 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000 |
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637,500 |
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1,062,500 |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 |
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88,206 |
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132,309 |
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220,515 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 |
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21,882 |
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32,823 |
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54,705 |
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, a Consenting Holders pro rata share is equal to
the quotient (expressed as a percentage) determined by dividing (x) the aggregate principal amount
of that particular series of Notes for which that Consenting Holder has validly delivered prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and not properly revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, consents, by (y) the aggregate principal amount
of all outstanding Notes of that particular series for which consents to the Proposed Waivers are
validly delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and not properly
revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes.
The dollar amounts of the Initial Consent Fee, the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee set forth in the table above were determined based on a fee of 10 basis points, 15
basis points and 25 basis points, respectively, of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding
Notes, assuming that all of the holders of a particular
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series of Notes validly deliver prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes
(and do not revoke prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes) their consents.
If fewer than all of the holders of a particular series of Notes so validly deliver (and do not
revoke) consents, then the Initial Consent Fee, Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent
Fee paid per $1,000 principal amount of that particular series of Notes (in each case to the extent
that any such Consent Fee is paid) would be greater.
As used herein, Notes means the following: (i) 9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No.
031652AW0) (the 9.25% Notes due 2016), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of
May 26, 2006 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 9.25% Notes due 2016 Indenture),
by and among Amkor, the guarantors parties thereto (collectively, the Guarantors), and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee (U.S. Bank);
(ii) 71/8% Senior Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No.
031652AT7) (the 71/8% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of March 12,
2004 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 71/8% Notes Indenture), by and among Amkor,
the Guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (Wells Fargo and, together
with U.S. Bank, the Trustees and, each, a Trustee); (iii) 7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP
No. 031652AQ3) (the 7.75% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of May 8,
2003 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 7.75% Notes Indenture), by and among
Amkor, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank, as trustee; (iv) 9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 (CUSIP No.
031652AM2) (the 9.25% Notes due 2008), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of
February 20, 2001 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 9.25% Notes due 2008
Indenture), by and among Amkor, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank, as trustee; and (v) 10.5% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP No. 031652AE0) (the 10.5% Notes), issued and outstanding under
the Indenture, dated as of May 13, 1999 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 10.5%
Notes Indenture and, collectively with the 9.25% Notes due 2016
Indenture, the 71/8% Notes
Indenture, the 7.75% Notes Indenture and the 9.25% Notes due 2008 Indenture, the Indentures and,
each, an Indenture), by and among Amkor, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank, as trustee.
Amkor is concurrently conducting consent solicitations with respect to its Convertible Notes
to obtain waivers similar to the Proposed Waivers and to obtain an additional waiver for any
Default or Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, under the applicable Indentures if
Amkors common stock ceases to be listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. As used herein,
Convertible Notes means the following: (i) 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011
(CUSIP No. 031652AX8), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of May 26, 2006 (as
amended or supplemented from time to time), by and between Amkor and U.S. Bank; and (ii) 5%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (CUSIP No. 031652AH3), issued and outstanding under the
Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2000 (as amended or supplemented from time to time), by and
between Amkor and U.S. Bank.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
The transfer of Notes after the Record Date will not have the effect of revoking any consent
theretofore given by a Holder with respect to such Notes, and each properly completed and executed
Letter of Consent will be counted notwithstanding any transfer of the Notes to which that Letter of
Consent relates, unless the procedure for revoking consents described herein and in the Letter of
Consent is satisfied with respect to that Letter of Consent.
The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount (the Requisite Consents) of that series of
Notes outstanding and not owned by Amkor or by any person directly or indirectly controlling or
controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with Amkor (the Outstanding Notes). The
Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes shall become effective (the date the Proposed
Waivers for a particular series of Notes become effective, the Effective Date) only upon receipt
by the applicable Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite
Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not
properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could be prior
to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee for that particular series of Notes
described under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been
satisfied or waived, including (i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee, the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that series of Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective
for each series of Notes and each series of Convertible Notes, and (ii) in
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addition, in the case of the Extension Consent Fee, only if Amkor elects to extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof prior
to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration
Date.
The aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Notes of each series of Notes is as set
forth in the first table on the cover page of this Consent Solicitation Statement under Principal
Amount Outstanding.
With respect to each series of Notes, only Holders of that particular series of Notes whose
properly executed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes, and who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in
the event the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and
all other applicable conditions to the payment of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived.
All other Holders of that particular series of Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent
Fee, but will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if and when they become effective with respect to
that particular series of Notes. With respect to each series of Notes, subject to the terms and
applicable conditions of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent,
Amkor will pay the Initial Consent Fee and any Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is
paid) to the Consenting Holders promptly following the later of the Effective Date and the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes, and, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the
Initial Waiver Expiration Date, Amkor will pay the Extension Consent Fee to the Consenting Holders
promptly following public announcement of such extension.
Holders are requested to read and consider carefully the information contained in this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent and to give their consent to the Proposed
Waivers by properly completing and executing the accompanying Letter of Consent in accordance with
the instructions set forth herein and therein and delivering it to the Tabulation Agent prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
With respect to each series of Notes, Amkor expressly reserves the right, in its discretion
and regardless of whether any of the conditions described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied, subject to applicable
law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes to (i) terminate
or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for any reason, (ii) waive
any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular series of Notes, (iii)
extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the terms of the Consent
Solicitation for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify the form or amount of the
consideration to be offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of
Notes; provided, however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or modified in a manner determined
by Amkor in good faith to constitute a material adverse change to the Holders, Amkor will promptly
disclose such amendment or modification in a manner it deems in good faith appropriate and will, if
appropriate, extend the Consent Solicitation for a period it deems in good faith adequate to permit
the Holders to deliver and/or revoke their consents. See The Consent SolicitationConsent Date;
Extensions; Amendment. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no Consent Fee will be
paid with respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are not received with
respect to that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the payment of that
Consent Fee have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that particular
series of Notes is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do not
otherwise become effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONSENT DELIVERY
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers
with respect to that particular series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder
of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee
to execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner. As of the Record
Date, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company
(DTC). For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized DTC participants
(Participants) set forth in the position listing of DTC as of the Record Date to execute Letters
of Consent as if they were the Holders of the Notes held of record in the name of DTC or the name
of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder shall be
deemed to include such Participants.
Holders who wish to consent to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes must
deliver, prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and not properly revoke
prior to the Effective Date for that particular series
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of Notes), their properly completed and executed Letters of Consent to the Tabulation Agent as
set forth on the back cover page of this Consent Solicitation Statement and in the Letter of
Consent in accordance with the instructions set forth herein and therein. Consents should not be
delivered to Amkor, any Guarantor, the Solicitation Agent, or any Trustee. However, Amkor reserves
the right to accept any consent received by Amkor, any Guarantor, the Solicitation Agent, or any
Trustee. Under no circumstances should any person tender Notes to Amkor, any Guarantor, the
Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent, any Trustee or any other party at any time.
No person has been authorized to give any information or make any representations other than
those contained or incorporated by reference herein or in the accompanying Letter of Consent and
other materials, and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon
as having been authorized by Amkor, any Guarantor, any Trustee, the Solicitation Agent, the
Tabulation Agent or any other person. The statements made in this Consent Solicitation Statement
are made as of the date hereof, and the delivery of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the
accompanying materials shall not, under any circumstances, create any implication that the
information contained herein is correct after the date hereof.
Unless you are a Holder, please handle all matters with respect to the Consent Solicitation
through your nominee bank or broker through whom you hold an interest in the Notes. Questions
concerning the terms of the Consent Solicitation should be directed to either the Solicitation
Agent or the Tabulation Agent at the address or telephone numbers set forth on the back cover page
hereof. Requests for assistance in completing and delivering Letters of Consent or requests for
additional copies of this Consent Solicitation Statement, the Letter of Consent or other related
documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent at the address or telephone number set forth
on the back cover page hereof.
The Consent Solicitation is not being made to, and Letters of Consent will not be accepted
from or on behalf of, Holders in any jurisdiction in which the making of the Consent Solicitation
or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. However,
Amkor may in its discretion take such action as it may deem necessary to make the Consent
Solicitation in any such jurisdiction and to extend the Consent Solicitation to Holders in such
jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Consent
Solicitation to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Consent Solicitation will be deemed to
be made on behalf of Amkor by the Solicitation Agent or one or more registered brokers or dealers
that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
Recipients of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the accompanying materials should not
construe the contents hereof or thereof as legal, business or tax advice. Each recipient should
consult its own attorney, business advisor and tax advisor as to legal, business, tax and related
matters concerning the Consent Solicitation.
This Consent Solicitation Statement has not been filed with or reviewed by the SEC or any
state securities commission, nor has any such commission passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of
this Consent Solicitation Statement, the Letter of Consent or any of the other documents delivered
herewith.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET |
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INFORMATION ABOUT AMKOR |
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BACKGROUND OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION |
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CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS |
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Effect of Proposed Waivers |
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Acceleration of Outstanding Indebtedness |
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Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements |
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Lack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor |
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THE PROPOSED WAIVERS |
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Proposed Waivers |
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Waiver Expiration Date |
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THE CONSENT SOLICITATION |
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Overview |
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Consent Fees |
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Record Date |
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Conditions to Payment of Consent Fees |
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Consent Date; Extensions; Amendment |
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Procedures for Consenting |
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Revocation of Consents |
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SOLICITATION AGENT AND TABULATION AGENT |
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Solicitation Agent |
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Information Agent and Tabulation Agent |
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Fees and Expenses |
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CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS |
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Tax Consequences to Consenting U.S. Holders |
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Tax Consequences to Consenting Non-U.S. Holders |
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Tax Considerations for Non-Consenting Holders |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET
This summary term sheet highlights certain material information in
this Consent Solicitation Statement, but does not describe all of
the details of the Consent Solicitation to the same extent
described in this Consent Solicitation Statement and the
accompanying Letter of Consent. The following summary is qualified
in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing
elsewhere in this Consent Solicitation Statement and the
accompanying Letter of Consent. You are urged to read these
documents in their entirety because they contain the full details
of the Consent Solicitation.
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What is the Consent Solicitation?
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For each series of
Notes, Amkor is
soliciting consents from
the Holders of that
particular series of
Notes to the Proposed
Waivers with respect to
that particular series
of Notes. The Proposed
Waivers for a particular
series of Notes require
for effectiveness the
consent of the Holders
of a majority in
aggregate principal
amount of that series of
Notes outstanding as of
the Record Date and not
owned by Amkor or by any
person directly or
indirectly controlling
or controlled by or
under direct or indirect
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The Proposed Waivers are
being presented as one
proposal. Accordingly,
a consent purporting to
consent to only some of
the Proposed Waivers
will not be valid, and
the delivery of a
consent by a Holder of a
particular series of
Notes will constitute
delivery of a consent to
all of the Proposed
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What are the Proposed Waivers?
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with respect to a
particular series of
Notes would waive, to
and including the Waiver
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any and all
Defaults and Events of
Default, and the
consequences thereof,
that may have occurred
or may occur under the
Indenture governing that
particular series of
Notes from the failure
by Amkor to file with
the SEC prior to the
applicable deadline
specified in the
Exchange Act, and to
deliver to the
applicable Trustee and
the Holders of that
particular series of
Notes a copy of the SEC
Reports, including,
without limitation, any
potential Default or
Event of Default that
may have occurred or may
occur as a result of
Amkors failure to
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any Event of
Default, and the
consequences thereof,
that may occur under the
Indenture governing that
particular series of
Notes as a result of the
acceleration of any
other Indebtedness of
Amkor (including,
without limitation, any
other series of Notes or
any series of
Convertible Notes) in an
aggregate principal
amount not to exceed
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the application
of Section 4.07
(Restricted Payments) of
the Indenture governing
that particular series
of Notes to the payment
of any Consent Fee to
Holders of any
Subordinated Notes. |
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For a more detailed
description of the
Proposed Waivers, see
Background of the
Consent Solicitation
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What is the Waiver Expiration Date?
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The Waiver Expiration
Date means (i) December
31, 2006, which is the
Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, if
Amkor does not, in its
discretion, elect to
extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date,
and (ii) March 31, 2007,
which is the Outside
Waiver Expiration Date,
if Amkor, in its
discretion, elects to
extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date
by public announcement
thereof prior to 9:00
a.m., New York City
time, on the next
business day following
the Initial Waiver
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When does the Consent Solicitation expire?
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The Consent Solicitation
for each series of Notes
will expire at 5:00
p.m., New York City
time, on September 29,
2006, unless it is
extended or earlier
terminated for a
particular series of
Notes (such time and
date, as the same may be
extended or earlier
terminated for a
particular series of
Notes, the Consent
Date for that
particular series of
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What are the three types of Consent Fees?
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With respect to a
particular series of
Notes, Holders of that
particular series of
Notes who validly
deliver consents prior
to the Consent Date for
that particular series
of Notes, and do not
properly revoke such
consents prior to the
Effective Date for that
particular series of
Notes, are eligible to
receive such Holders
pro rata share of the
dollar amount set forth
in the table below
opposite the title of
that particular series
of Notes, subject to the
satisfaction or wavier
of the conditions to
payment of that Consent
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375,000 |
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625,000 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000 |
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637,500 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated |
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With respect to a
particular series of
Notes, a Consenting
Holders pro rata share
is equal to the
quotient (expressed as
a percentage)
determined by dividing
(x) the aggregate
principal amount of
that particular series
of Notes for which that
Consenting Holder has
validly delivered prior
to the Consent Date for
that particular series
of Notes, and not
properly revoked prior
to the Effective Date
for that particular
series of Notes,
consents, by (y) the
aggregate principal
amount of all
outstanding Notes of
that particular series
for which consents to
the Proposed Waivers
are validly delivered
prior to the Consent
Date for that
particular series of
Notes and not properly
revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that
particular series of
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What are the conditions to payment of the Initial
Consent Fee?
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With respect to each
series of Notes, the
obligation of Amkor to
pay the Initial Consent
Fee with respect
thereto is subject to
the satisfaction or
waiver of the following
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Consents having been
received prior to the
Consent Date for that
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properly
revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that
particular series of
Notes);
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Amkor having
obtained all necessary
consents and waivers,
if any, to the payment
of the applicable
Consent Fee from (i)
the requisite lenders
under the Companys
Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of
November 28, 2005 and
Second Lien Credit
Agreement dated as of
October 27, 2004, and
(ii) in the case of the
10.5% Notes, the
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the absence of
any law or regulation,
and the absence of any
injunction or action or
other proceeding
(pending or threatened)
that (in the case of
any action or
proceeding if adversely
determined) would make
unlawful or invalid or
enjoin the
implementation of the
Proposed Waivers or the
payment of the
applicable Consent Fee
or that would question
the legality or
validity thereof.
If the General
Conditions have been
satisfied or waived,
the Initial Consent Fee
will be payable whether
or not the SEC Reports
required to be filed by
Amkor with the SEC on
or prior to the
Effective Date for that
series of Notes have
been filed with the
SEC. |
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When will I get paid the Initial Consent Fee?
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The Initial Consent Fee
for a particular series
of Notes will be paid
promptly following the
Consent Date for that
particular series of
Notes, assuming all
conditions to the
payment of the Initial
Consent Fee have been
satisfied or waived. |
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What are the conditions to payment of the
Additional Consent Fee?
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In addition to the
satisfaction or waiver
of the General
Conditions, the
obligation of Amkor to
pay the Additional
Consent Fee with
respect thereto is
subject to (i) the SEC
Reports required to be
filed by Amkor with the
SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that
series of Notes not
having been filed with
the SEC on or prior to
the Effective Date for
that particular series
of Notes and (ii) the
Proposed Waivers having
become effective for
each series of Notes
and each series of
Convertible Notes ((i)
and (ii), the
Additional
Conditions). |
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When will I get paid any Additional Consent Fee
(to the extent that any is paid)?
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The Additional Consent
Fee (to the extent that
any is paid) for a
particular series of
Notes will be paid
promptly following the
later of the Effective
Date and the Consent
Date for that
particular series of
Notes, assuming all
conditions to the
payment of the
Additional Consent Fee
have been satisfied or
waived. |
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What is the Extension Consent Fee and what are
the conditions to payment of the Extension
Consent Fee?
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If we have not filed
the SEC Reports on or
prior to December 31,
2006, we may elect to
extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date
to March 31, 2007 and
pay the Consenting
Holders in cash an
Extension Consent Fee.
An Extension Consent
Fee will be payable
only if Amkor elects to
extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date
to the Outside Waiver
Expiration Date by
public announcement
thereof prior to 9:00
a.m., New York City
time, on the next
business day after the
Initial Waiver
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When will I get paid the Extension Consent Fee,
if Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date?
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If we elect to extend
the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date to the
Outside Waiver
Expiration Date, the
Extension Consent Fee
would be paid promptly
following the public
announcement of the
extension of the
Initial Waiver
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If we elect to extend
the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, we
will make public
announcement of that
extension prior to 9:00
a.m., New York City
time, on the next
business day after the
Initial Waiver
Expiration Date.
Without limiting the
manner in which we may
choose to make such
announcement, we will
not, unless otherwise
required by law, have
any obligation to
advertise or otherwise
communicate any such
announcement other than
by making a release to
the Dow Jones News
Service or such other
means of announcement
as we deem appropriate. |
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When will the Proposed Waivers become effective
for a particular series of Notes if the Requisite
Consents are received for that series of Notes?
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The Proposed Waivers
for a particular series
of Notes shall become
effective only upon
receipt by the
applicable Trustee of
an officers
certificate from Amkor
certifying that valid
Requisite Consents to
the Proposed Waivers
for that particular
series of Notes have
been received (and not
properly revoked) and
have been accepted for
payment by Amkor, which
Effective Date could be
prior to the Consent
Date for that
particular series of
Notes. |
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Can the Consent Solicitation be extended, and
under what circumstances?
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Yes. We expressly
reserve the right to
extend the Consent
Solicitation for any
series of Notes at any
time and for any
reason. Any extension
of the Consent
Solicitation by us for
a particular series of
Notes will be followed
by public announcement
thereof prior to 9:00
a.m., New York City
time, on the next
business day following
the Consent Date for
that particular series
of Notes. Without
limiting the manner in
which we may choose to
make such announcement,
we will not, unless
otherwise required by
law, have any
obligation to advertise
or otherwise
communicate any such
announcement other than
by making a release to
the Dow Jones News
Service or such other
means of announcement
as we deem appropriate. |
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Can the Consent Solicitation be amended or
terminated, and under what circumstances?
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Yes. We expressly
reserve the right,
subject to applicable
law, to terminate or
withdraw the Consent
Solicitation prior to
the Consent Date for
any particular series
of Notes, and otherwise
amend the terms of the
Consent Solicitation
for any particular
series of Notes in any
respect. If the Consent
Solicitation is amended
or modified in a manner
determined by Amkor in
good faith to
constitute a material
adverse change to the
Holders of any
particular series of
Notes, Amkor will
promptly disclose such
amendment or
modification in a
manner it deems in good
faith appropriate and
will, if appropriate,
extend the Consent
Solicitation for that
particular series of
Notes for a period it
deems in good faith to
be adequate to permit
the Holders thereof to
deliver and/or revoke
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If I change my mind, can I revoke my consent?
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Consents to the
Proposed Waivers for a
particular series of
Notes that are
delivered prior to the
Effective Date may be
revoked at any time
prior to the Effective
Date for that
particular series of
Notes. Consents
delivered on or after
the Effective Date for
a particular series of
Notes (even if such
date is prior to the
Consent Date) may not
be revoked at any time,
unless the Consent
Solicitation is
terminated, withdrawn
or otherwise not
completed for that
particular series of
Notes without any
consents being accepted
for payment thereunder
or unless we are
required by applicable
law to permit such
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To be valid, a notice
of revocation for a
particular series of
Notes must (i) be in
writing, (ii) contain
the name of the Holder
and the aggregate
principal amount and
title of the series of
Notes to which it
relates, (iii) either
be signed in the same
manner as the original
Letter of Consent or
accompanied by a duly
executed proxy or other
authorization (in form
satisfactory to Amkor)
by the Holder, and (iv)
be received by the
Tabulation Agent in
accordance with the
instructions contained
herein prior to the
Effective Date for that
particular series of
Notes. All revocations
of consents must be
sent to the Tabulation
Agent at its address
set forth in the Letter
of Consent. |
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Are there United States federal income tax
implications if I deliver a consent?
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Amkor intends to treat
the Consent Fee for
U.S. federal income tax
purposes as a fee paid
to a Holder in
consideration of such
Holders consent to the
Proposed Waivers, in
which case a Holder
would recognize
ordinary income in the
amount of the Consent
Fee received. In
addition, it is
possible that,
depending on the amount
of the Consent Fee and
the time to maturity as
to each Note, the
Proposed Waivers and
the payment of the
Consent Fee may be
treated as a deemed
exchange for U.S.
federal income tax
purposes with respect
to Notes that are held
by Consenting Holders. |
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The adoption of the
Proposed Waivers and
the payment of the
Consent Fee with
respect to the 9.25%
Notes due 2016, the 7 1/8%
Notes, the 7.75% Notes
and the 10.5% Notes
should not cause a
deemed exchange for
U.S. federal income tax
purposes with respect
to such Notes. |
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It is unclear as of the
date hereof whether the
adoption of the
Proposed Waivers and
the payment of the
Consent Fee with
respect to the 9.25%
Notes due 2008 would
cause a deemed exchange
for U.S. federal income
tax purposes with
respect to such Notes
that are held by
Consenting Holders. If
there is a deemed
exchange, Amkor intends
to take the position
that, although not free
from doubt, the deemed
exchange will
constitute a tax-free
recapitalization for
U.S. federal income tax
purposes. |
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For a more detailed
discussion of certain
United States federal
income tax
considerations relating
to the Consent
Solicitation, see
Certain United States
Federal Income Tax
Considerations. |
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Of whom may I ask questions about the Consent
Solicitation?
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If you have questions
about the Consent
Solicitation, you may
contact the
solicitation agent for
the Consent
Solicitation (the
Solicitation Agent),
Jefferies & Company,
Inc., whose address and
telephone number are
set forth on the back
cover of this Consent
Solicitation |
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Statement.
Holders may also
contact their
broker-dealer,
commercial bank, trust
company or other
nominee for assistance
concerning the Consent
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Who is the Tabulation Agent?
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Global Bondholder
Services Corporation is
serving as Information
Agent and Tabulation
Agent (the Tabulation
Agent) in connection
with the Consent
Solicitation. Its
address and telephone
numbers are set forth
on the back cover of
this Consent
Solicitation Statement.
Requests for assistance
in completing and
delivering Letters of
Consents or requests
for additional copies
of the Consent
Solicitation Statement
or the Letter of
Consent should be
directed to the
Tabulation Agent. The
executed Letter of
Consent and any other
documents required by
the Letter of Consent
should be sent to the
Tabulation Agent, and
not to Amkor, any
Guarantor, the
Solicitation Agent or
any Trustee. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT AMKOR
Amkor is one of the worlds largest subcontractors of semiconductor packaging (sometimes
referred to as assembly) and test services. Amkor pioneered the outsourcing of semiconductor
packaging and test services through a predecessor in 1968, and over the years has built a leading
position by:
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Maintaining a leading role in the design and development of new package and test technologies, |
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Cultivating long-standing relationships with customers, including many of the
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Developing expertise in high-volume manufacturing processes to provide our services,
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Providing a broadly diversified operational scope, with production capabilities in
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Packaging and test are integral parts of the process of manufacturing semiconductor devices.
This process begins with silicon wafers and involves the fabrication of electronic circuitry into
complex patterns, creating large numbers of individual chips on the wafers. The fabricated wafers
are probed to ensure the individual devices meet design specifications. The packaging process
creates an electrical interconnect between the semiconductor chip and the system board through wire
bonding or bumping technologies. In packaging, individual chips are separated from the fabricated
semiconductor wafers, attached to a substrate and then encased in a protective material to provide
optimal electrical connectivity and thermal performance. The packaged chips are then tested using
sophisticated equipment to ensure that each packaged chip meets its design specifications.
Increasingly, packages are custom designed for specific chips and specific end-market applications.
Amkor is able to provide turnkey solutions including semiconductor wafer bumping, wafer probe,
wafer backgrind, package design, packaging, test and drop shipment services.
The semiconductors that Amkor packages and tests for its customers ultimately become
components in electronic systems used in communications, computing, consumer, industrial and
automotive applications. The outsourced semiconductor packaging and test market is very
competitive. Amkor also competes with the internal semiconductor packaging and test capabilities of
many of its customers.
BACKGROUND OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
Special Committee Review and Restatements
On July 26, 2006, Amkor announced that its board of directors had established a special
committee (the Special Committee), which is being assisted by independent outside legal counsel,
to review Amkors historical stock option grant practices. As a result, on August 9, 2006, Amkor
announced that it would not file the Form 10-Q by the filing deadline.
On August 16, 2006, Amkor announced that, although the review of the Special Committee was
ongoing, in the course of furnishing information to the Special Committee, Amkor had identified a
number of occasions on which the measurement date used for financial accounting and reporting
purposes for option awards granted to certain employees of Amkor was different from the actual
grant date. Under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees (APB 25) Amkor should have recorded compensation expense for the difference in the
values between these two dates, over their original vesting periods. In order to correct these
accounting errors, Amkor announced that it expects to record additional non-cash, stock-based
compensation expense related to these options in fiscal years 1998 through 2005 and the first
quarter of 2006. As a result, on August 15, 2006, Amkor concluded that the range of potential
adjustments resulting from Amkors internal review would likely be material to the most recent
financial statements and possibly to prior periods resulting in a restatement of Amkors previously
issued financial statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed
during 2005, and Amkors Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Accordingly, these financial statements should no longer be relied upon.
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Amkor intends to file its restated financial statements as soon as practicable. Amkor has not
completed its assessment of the amount or effect of any such adjustments. Any additional non-cash,
stock-based compensation expense would have the effect of decreasing income from operations, net
income, and net income per share (basic and diluted) in periods in which Amkor reported a profit,
and increasing loss from operations, net loss, and net loss per share in periods in which Amkor
reported a loss. Amkor may also be required to record income tax charges associated with increased
taxes arising from the adjustments and expects that expenses arising from the special committee
review, the restatement and related activities will be significant. In addition to assessing the
impact on its previously issued financial statements, management is assessing the impact of the
restatement on Amkors internal control over financial reporting as reported in Amkors Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and managements evaluation of the
effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures included in the annual report and Amkors
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods affected. If the restatement is determined to
represent a material weakness, management will conclude that Amkors internal control over
financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2005.
The Notes
On August 11, 2006, Amkor received a letter dated August 10, 2006 from U.S. Bank, as trustee
for the holders of the 9.25% Notes due 2016, 7.75% Notes, 9.25% Notes due 2008, 10.5% Notes, 5%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007, 6 1 / 4 % Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2013, and 2.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, stating that
U.S. Bank had not received the financial statements for Amkors fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006
and that Amkor has 60 days from the date of the letter to file the Form 10-Q or it will be
considered an Event of Default under the indentures governing the above-listed notes.
On August 11, 2006, Amkor also received a letter dated August 11, 2006 from Wells Fargo, as
trustee for the 7 1/8% Notes stating that Amkor failed to file the Form 10-Q, demanding that Amkor
immediately file the Form 10-Q and indicating that unless Amkor files a Form 10-Q within 60 days
after the date of such letter, it will ripen into an Event of Default under the indenture
governing Amkors 7 1/8% Notes.
If an Event of Default were to occur under any of the Notes or Convertible Notes, the
applicable Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of that particular
series of Notes then outstanding could attempt to declare all related unpaid principal and premium,
if any, and accrued interest on that particular series of Notes then outstanding to be immediately
due and payable.
Listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market and Update Regarding SEC Investigation
On August 14, 2006, Amkor received a written Staff Determination notice from The Nasdaq Stock
Market stating Amkor is not in compliance with Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) because Amkor
has not timely filed the Form 10-Q, and that, therefore, Amkors securities are subject to
delisting. On August 21, 2006, Amkor appealed the Staffs delisting determination to the Nasdaq
Listing Qualifications Panel (Panel) and requested an oral hearing before the Panel. On August
24, 2006, the Nasdaq Staff confirmed that Amkors appeal had stayed the delisting action pending a
final written decision by the Panel. A hearing before the Panel is scheduled to occur on September
26, 2006. There can be no assurance that the Panel will grant Amkors request for continued
listing.
As previously disclosed, Amkor is the subject of an SEC investigation concerning matters
unrelated to its historical stock option practices. In July 2006, the Board of Directors
established a special committee to review Amkors historical stock option practices and informed
the SEC of these efforts. The SEC has recently informed Amkor that it is expanding the scope of
its investigation and has requested that Amkor provide documentation related to our historical
stock option practices. Amkor intends to continue to cooperate with the SEC.
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CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS
In deciding whether to deliver a consent, each Holder should consider carefully, in addition
to the information set forth above under Background of the Consent Solicitation and the other
information contained or incorporated by reference in this Consent Solicitation Statement and in
the Letter of Consent, the matters discussed below:
Effect of Proposed Waivers
If the Proposed Waivers become effective for a particular series of Notes, the Proposed
Waivers will be binding on all Holders of that particular series of Notes and their transferees,
regardless of whether such Holders consented to the Proposed Waivers. The Proposed Waivers could
adversely affect the market price of the Notes or otherwise be adverse to the interests of the
Holders.
In addition, if the Proposed Waivers become effective for a particular series of Notes, any
and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may
occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes from the failure by Amkor to
file with the SEC on or prior to the applicable deadline specified in the Exchange Act, and deliver
to the applicable Trustee and the Holders of that particular series of Notes a copy of, the SEC
Reports or that may occur as a result of the acceleration of any other Indebtedness of Amkor
(including, without limitation, any other series of Notes or any series of Convertible Notes) in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000, would be cured and waived. In addition,
Amkor is soliciting a waiver of the application of the Restricted Payments covenant of the
Indenture governing each series of Notes to the payment of any Consent Fee to Holders of any
Subordinated Notes. As a result, the applicable Trustee and the Holders of that particular series
of Notes would not be able to accelerate such Notes as a result of any such waived Event of
Default, and Amkor may be able to make payments on subordinated debt that otherwise would be
prohibited if the Proposed Waivers had not become effective.
Acceleration of Outstanding Indebtedness
If the Proposed Waivers do not become effective with respect to any series of Notes and we
fail to file the SEC Reports with the SEC and deliver to the applicable Trustee and the Holders of
a particular series of Notes by the end of the cure period specified in the Indentures, then,
assuming an Event of Default has occurred under the Indentures, for each series of Notes, the
applicable Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of that particular
series of Notes then outstanding could attempt to declare all related unpaid principal and premium,
if any, and accrued interest on that particular series of Notes then outstanding to be immediately
due and payable. All of the Notes and all of the Convertible Notes could be accelerated if the
Proposed Waivers do not become effective with respect to any series of Notes or Convertible Notes
and we fail to file the SEC Reports with the SEC and deliver copies thereof to the applicable
Trustee and the Holders of any particular series of Notes by the end of the cure period specified
in the Indentures, assuming an Event of Default has occurred under the Indentures. If any of the
Notes are accelerated, other outstanding debt also may be accelerated.
Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements
The restatement of our prior period financial statements may cause us to become subject to
regulatory action or civil litigation, which could require us to pay fines or other penalties,
settlements or damages and could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity. We could also become subject to further ratings downgrades and
negative publicity as a result of the restatements or the matters giving rise to the restatements.
See Background of the Consent Solicitation Special Committee Review and Restatements.
Lack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor
As described above, we have not yet filed the Form 10-Q or our restated financial statements.
Until such information is filed, there will be limited public information available concerning our
results of operations and financial condition. Accordingly, Amkors previously issued financial
statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2005 and Amkors
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 should no longer be relied on
and are being restated. The absence of more recent financial information may have a number of
adverse effects on us and the Notes, including, possibly, a decrease in the market price of the
Notes and an increase in the volatility of such market price.
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THE PROPOSED WAIVERS
Proposed Waivers
We are soliciting the Proposed Waivers with respect to each series of Notes. With respect to
a particular series of Notes, if the Proposed Waivers with respect to that particular series of
Notes become effective, they would waive each of the following with respect to that particular
series of Notes to and including the Waiver Expiration Date:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of
Notes from the failure by Amkor to file with the SEC prior to the applicable deadline
specified in the Exchange Act, and to deliver to the applicable Trustee and the Holders
of that particular series of Notes a copy of, the SEC Reports, including, without
limitation, any potential Default or Event of Default that may have occurred or may
occur as a result of Amkors failure to comply with Section 4.03 or 4.04 of the
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, any other series of
Notes or any series of Convertible Notes) in an aggregate principal amount not to
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the application of Section 4.07 (Restricted Payments) of the Indenture governing
that particular series of Notes to the payment of any Consent Fee to Holders of any
Subordinated Notes. |
The Proposed Waivers are set forth in the Letter of Consent delivered herewith. Copies of the
Letter of Consent and each Indenture are available upon request to the Tabulation Agent.
The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Outstanding Notes of that series. The
Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes shall become effective for that particular series of
Notes only upon receipt by the applicable Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying
that valid Requisite Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been
received (and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective
Date could be prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. In determining
whether the Requisite Consents have been received with respect to a particular series of Notes,
Notes owned by Amkor, or by any person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under
direct or indirect common control with Amkor, shall be considered as though not outstanding.
The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been satisfied or waived, including
(i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee, the SEC Reports
required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that series of
Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each
series of Convertible Notes, and (ii) in addition, in the case of the Extension Consent Fee, only
if Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date
by public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day
after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
All statements herein regarding the substance of any provision of the Proposed Waivers and the
Indentures are qualified by reference to the applicable Indenture.
Amkor is concurrently conducting consent solicitations with respect to its Convertible Notes
to obtain waivers similar to the Proposed Waivers and to obtain an additional waiver for any
Default or Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the applicable
Indentures of any delisting of Amkors common stock from the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
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Waiver Expiration Date
The Waiver Expiration Date means (i) December 31, 2006 if Amkor does not, in its discretion,
elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) March 31, 2007 if Amkor, in its
discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof
prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day following the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date.
Without limiting the manner in which we may choose to make any announcement of the extension
of the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, we will not, unless otherwise required by law, have any
obligation to advertise or otherwise communicate any such announcement other than by making a
release to the Dow Jones News Service or such other means of announcement as we deem appropriate.
Even if the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to a particular series of Notes,
the Proposed Waivers would not be effective with respect to any Default or Event of Default under
the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes that is continuing after the close of
business on the Waiver Expiration Date.
THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
Holders are requested to read and consider carefully the information contained in this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent and to give their consent to the Proposed
Waivers by properly completing and executing the accompanying Letter of Consent in accordance with
the instructions set forth herein and therein prior to the Consent Date for that particular series
of Notes.
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The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Notes of that series. The
Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes shall become effective only upon receipt by the
applicable Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite Consents
to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not properly
revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could be prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. In determining whether the Requisite Consents
have been received with respect to a particular series of Notes, Notes owned by Amkor, or by any
person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common
control with Amkor, shall be considered as though not outstanding.
The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been satisfied or waived, including
(i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee, the SEC Reports
required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that series of
Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each
series of Convertible Notes, and (ii) in addition, in the case of the Extension Consent Fee, only
if Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date
by public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day
after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
If the Proposed Waivers become effective, they will be binding on all Holders and their
transferees, regardless of whether such Holders have consented to the Proposed Waivers.
Failure to deliver a Letter of Consent will have the same effect as if a Holder had chosen not
to consent to the Proposed Waivers. Amkor will provide notice to Holders of receipt of the
Requisite Consents (if the Requisite Consents have been received) on or after the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes.
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The delivery of a Letter of Consent will not affect a Holders right to sell or transfer the
Notes. If a Holder delivers a Letter of Consent and subsequently transfers its Notes prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, any payment of the Consent Fee pursuant to the
Consent Solicitation with respect to such Notes will be made to such Holder, unless the consent
with respect to such Notes has been properly revoked at any time prior to the Effective Date for
that particular series of Notes (which may occur prior to the Consent Date for that particular
series of Notes).
Beneficial owners of the Notes who wish to deliver a consent to the Proposed Waivers, and
whose Notes are held, as of the Record Date, in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank,
trust company or other nominee institution must contact such nominee promptly and instruct such
nominee, as the actual Holder of such Notes, to execute promptly and deliver a Letter of Consent on
behalf of the beneficial owner prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
None of Amkor, any Guarantor, the Trustees, the Solicitation Agent, the Tabulation Agent or
any of their respective affiliates is making any recommendation in connection with the Consent
Solicitation.
Consent Fees
The obligations of Amkor to accept for payment any validly delivered (and not properly
revoked) consents from, and to pay any Consent Fee to, Holders of a particular series of Notes are
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below.
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents for that particular
series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and are
not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, subject to
the terms and the applicable conditions of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the Letter of
Consent, we will, promptly after the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, pay to the
Holders of that particular series of Notes from whom properly executed and completed Letters of
Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent for that particular series of Notes prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes:
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whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC, an
Initial Consent Fee in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the
dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Initial Consent Fee
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in addition, if the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have not been filed with the SEC
on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed
Waivers have become effective for each series of Notes and each series of Convertible
Notes, an Additional Consent Fee in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata
share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Additional
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In addition, if we have not filed the SEC Reports with the SEC on or prior to December 31,
2006, we may elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to March 31, 2007 and pay the
Consenting Holders in cash an Extension Consent Fee, which Extension Consent Fee, if paid, would be
equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below
under the caption Extension Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series of Notes.
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 |
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400,000 |
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600,000 |
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1,000,000 |
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7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2011 |
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250,000 |
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375,000 |
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625,000 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000 |
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637,500 |
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1,062,500 |
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88,206 |
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132,309 |
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220,515 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2009 |
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21,882 |
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32,823 |
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, a Consenting Holders pro rata share is equal to
the quotient (expressed as a percentage) determined by dividing (x) the aggregate principal amount
of that particular series of Notes for which that Consenting Holder has validly delivered prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and not properly
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revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, consents, by (y) the
aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Notes of that particular series for which consents to
the Proposed Waivers are validly delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of
Notes and not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes.
The dollar amounts of the Initial Consent Fee, the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee set forth in the table above were determined based on a fee of 10 basis points, 15
basis points and 25 basis points, respectively, of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding
Notes, assuming that all of the holders of a particular series of Notes validly deliver prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and do not revoke prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes) their consents. If less than all of the holders of a
particular series of Notes so validly deliver (and do not revoke) consents, then the Initial
Consent Fee, Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee paid per $1,000 principal amount
of that particular series of Notes (in each case to the extent that any such Consent Fee is paid)
would be greater.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes whose properly executed Letters of Consent are
received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and
who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in the event the Proposed Waivers become
effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and all other conditions to the payment
of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived. All other Holders of that particular series of
Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent Fee, but will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if
they become effective. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no Consent Fee will be paid
with respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are not received with
respect to that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the payment of that
Consent Fee have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that particular
series of Notes is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do not
otherwise become effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
Record Date
The Record Date for the determination of Holders eligible to give consents pursuant to the
Consent Solicitation is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2006. This Consent
Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent are being sent to all Holders. Amkor
reserves the right, within the terms of each Indenture and the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, to establish from time to time any new date as the Record Date and, thereupon, any such
new date will be deemed to be the Record Date for purposes of the Consent Solicitation. The
transfer of Notes after the Record Date will not have the effect of revoking any consent
theretofore validly given by a Holder, and each properly completed and executed Letter of Consent
will be counted notwithstanding any subsequent transfer of the Notes to which such Letter of
Consent relates, unless the procedure for validly revoking consents described herein and in the
Letter of Consent is satisfied with respect to that Letter of Consent.
Conditions to Payment of Consent Fees
General Conditions
With respect to each series of Notes, the obligations of Amkor to accept Letters of Consent
validly executed and delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes that
have not been properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, and
to pay any Initial Consent Fee, any Additional Consent Fee or any Extension Consent Fee with
respect thereto, are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions (the
General Conditions):
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Amkor having obtained all necessary consents and waivers, if any, to the payment of
the applicable Consent Fee from (i) the requisite lenders under the Companys Loan and
Security Agreement dated as of November 28, 2005 and Second Lien Credit Agreement dated
as of October 27, 2004, and (ii) in the case of the 10.5% Notes, the holders of each
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If the General Conditions have been satisfied or waived, the Initial Consent Fee will be
payable whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to
the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC.
Additional Conditions to Payment of Additional Consent Fee
In addition to the satisfaction or waiver of the General Conditions, with respect to each
series of Notes, the obligation of Amkor to pay the Additional Consent Fee with respect thereto is
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions (the Additional Conditions):
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the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that series of Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior
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Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each series of
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Additional Condition to Payment of Extension Consent Fee
In addition to the satisfaction or waiver of the General Conditions and the Additional
Conditions, with respect to each series of Notes, the obligation of Amkor to pay any Extension
Consent Fee with respect thereto is subject to Amkor electing to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date, which Amkor may elect in its discretion, and
making public announcement of that extension prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next
business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
If any of the General Conditions or the Additional Conditions are not satisfied prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, Amkor may, without giving any notice, allow the
Consent Solicitation to lapse or extend the solicitation period and continue soliciting consents in
the Consent Solicitation. Subject to applicable law, the Consent Solicitation may be terminated or
withdrawn at any time prior to the Effective Date for any reason, in which case any Letters of
Consent previously delivered by Holders will be voided and no Consent Fee will be paid.
Furthermore, Amkor may waive at any time any condition to the payment of any Consent Fee with
respect to any or all series of Notes.
Consent Date; Extensions; Amendment
The term Consent Date for a particular series of Notes means 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
on September 29, 2006, unless Amkor extends the period during which the Consent Solicitation is
open for that particular series of Notes, in which case the term Consent Date means the latest
time and date to which the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes is extended, or
unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated or withdrawn for that particular series of Notes. To
extend the Consent Date for a particular series of Notes, Amkor will notify the Tabulation Agent in
writing or orally of any extension and will make a public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m.,
New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes. Amkor may extend the Consent Solicitation on a daily basis or for such
specified period of time as it determines. Failure by any Holder or beneficial owner of Notes to
be so notified will not affect the extension of the Consent Solicitation.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement,
Amkor expressly reserves the right to terminate the Consent Solicitation at any time prior to the
Effective Date with respect to any series of Notes and effect the Proposed Waivers with respect
thereto in the event that the Requisite Consents have been received with respect to that particular
series of Notes and the General Conditions described under The Consent SolicitationConditions to
Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied or waived by Amkor in its discretion.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement,
Amkor expressly reserves the right, regardless of whether any of the conditions described under
The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied, subject to
applicable law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes to (i)
terminate or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for any reason,
(ii) waive any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular series of
Notes, (iii) extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the terms of
the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify
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the form or amount of the consideration to be offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for
that particular series of Notes; provided, however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or
modified in a manner determined by Amkor in good faith to constitute a material adverse change to
the Holders, Amkor will promptly disclose such amendment or modification in a manner it deems in
good faith appropriate and will, if appropriate, extend the Consent Solicitation for a period it
deems in good faith adequate to permit the Holders to deliver and/or revoke their consents.
Procedures for Consenting
All Letters of Consent that are properly executed and received by the Tabulation Agent prior
to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and not timely revoked will be given effect
in accordance with the specifications therein.
Holders who desire to act with respect to the Proposed Waivers should so indicate by
completing, signing and dating the accompanying Letter of Consent included herewith and delivering
it to the Tabulation Agent at the address set forth in the Letter of Consent, in accordance with
the instructions contained herein and therein. Signatures must be guaranteed in accordance with
paragraph 6 of the instructions in the Letter of Consent, except as otherwise indicated in such
paragraph. Letters of Consent should not be delivered to Amkor, any Guarantor, any Trustee or the
Solicitation Agent. However, Amkor reserves the right to accept any Letters of Consent received by
Amkor, any Guarantor, any Trustee or the Solicitation Agent.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers
with respect to that series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such
Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee to
execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner. As of the date of this
Consent Solicitation Statement, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC.
For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized Participants set forth in the position
listing of DTC as of the Record Date to execute Letters of Consent as if they were the Holders of
the Notes held of record in the name of DTC or the name of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes
of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder shall be deemed to include such Participants.
The Letter of Consent must be executed in exactly the same manner as the name of the Holder
appears on the Notes. An authorized Participant must execute the Letter of Consent exactly as its
name appears on DTCs position listing as of the Record Date. If the Notes are held of record by
two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign the Letter of Consent. If a signature is by a
trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other
Holder acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person should so indicate when
signing and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to Amkor of such persons authority to so act.
If the Notes are registered in different names, separate Letters of Consent must be executed
covering each form of registration. If a Letter of Consent is executed by a person other than the
Holder, then such person must have been authorized by proxy or in some other manner acceptable to
Amkor to execute the Letter of Consent on behalf of the Holder. Any beneficial owner of the Notes
who is not a Holder of record of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder of
record or such Holders assignee or nominee to execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of
such beneficial owner.
If a consent relates to fewer than all the Notes held of record as of the Record Date by the
Holder providing such consent, such Holder must indicate on the Letter of Consent the aggregate
dollar amount (in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount) of such Notes to which the consent
relates. Otherwise, the consent will be deemed to relate to all such Notes.
A Holder must complete, sign and date the Letter of Consent (or a photocopy or facsimile
thereof) for such Holders Notes and deliver such Letter of Consent to the Tabulation Agent by
mail, first-class postage prepaid, hand delivery, overnight courier or by facsimile transmission at
the address or facsimile number of the Tabulation Agent set forth on the back cover page hereof.
Delivery of Letters of Consent should be made sufficiently in advance of the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes to assure that the Letter of Consent is received prior to the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes.
Amkor reserves the right to receive Letters of Consent by any other reasonable means or in any
form that reasonably evidences the giving of a consent.
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance
of consents and revocations of consents will be resolved by Amkor whose determinations will be
binding. Amkor reserves the absolute right
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to reject any or all consents and revocations that are not in proper form or the acceptance of
which could, in the opinion of Amkors counsel, be unlawful. Amkor also reserves the right to waive
any irregularities in connection with deliveries, which Amkor may, but is not obligated to, require
to be cured within such time as Amkor determines. None of Amkor, any Guarantor, the Trustees, the
Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent or any other person shall have any duty to give
notification of any such irregularities or waiver, nor shall any of them incur any liability for
failure to give such notification. Deliveries of Letters of Consent or notices of revocation will
not be deemed to have been made until such irregularities have been cured or waived. Amkors
interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation (including this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent and the instructions hereto and
thereto) will be final and binding on all parties.
Revocation of Consents
Consents to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes that are delivered prior to
the Effective Date may be revoked at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes. Consents delivered on and after the Effective Date for a particular series of
Notes (even if such date is prior to the Consent Date) may not be revoked at any time, unless the
Consent Solicitation is terminated, withdrawn or otherwise not completed for that particular series
of Notes without any consents being accepted for payment thereunder or unless we are required by
applicable law to permit such revocation.
To be valid, a notice of revocation must (i) be in writing, (ii) contain the name of the
Holder and the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to which it relates, (iii) either be signed
in the same manner as the original Letter of Consent or accompanied by a duly executed proxy or
other authorization (in form satisfactory to Amkor) by the Holder, and (iv) be received by the
Tabulation Agent in accordance with the instructions contained herein prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes. All revocations of consents must be sent to the Tabulation
Agent at its address set forth in the Letter of Consent.
All properly completed and executed Letters of Consent received prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes will be counted, notwithstanding any transfer of any Notes to which
such Letter of Consent relates, unless Amkor receives from a Holder (or a subsequent holder that
has received a proxy from the relevant Holder) a written notice of revocation or a changed Letter
of Consent bearing a date later than the date of the prior Letter of Consent at any time prior to
the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes (which may occur prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes). Any notice of revocation received on or after the Effective
Date for that particular series of Notes will not be effective, even if received prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. A consent to the Proposed Waivers by a Holder
will bind the Holder and every subsequent holder of such Notes or portion of such Notes, even if
notation of the consent is not made on such Notes.
A transfer of Notes after the Record Date must be accompanied by a duly executed proxy from
the relevant Holder if the subsequent transferee is to have revocation rights with respect to a
consent to the Proposed Waivers given by a Holder.
SOLICITATION AGENT AND TABULATION AGENT
Solicitation Agent
Amkor has retained Jefferies & Company, Inc. as Solicitation Agent with respect to the Consent
Solicitation. The Solicitation Agent will solicit consents and will receive a customary fee for
such services and reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including the reasonable
fees and expenses of their counsel, incurred in connection with rendering such services. Amkor has
agreed to indemnify the Solicitation Agent against certain liabilities and expenses, including
liabilities under securities laws, in connection with the Consent Solicitation.
Information Agent and Tabulation Agent
Amkor has retained Global Bondholder Services Corporation as Information Agent and Tabulation
Agent (the Tabulation Agent) with respect to the Consent Solicitation. For the services of the
Tabulation Agent, Amkor has agreed to pay reasonable and customary fees and to reimburse the
Tabulation Agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with rendering
such services.
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Request for assistance in completing and delivering letters of consents or requests for
additional copies of the Consent Solicitation Statement or the Letter of Consent should be directed
to the Tabulation Agent at its address and telephone number set forth on the back cover page
hereof. The executed Letter of Consent and any other documents required by the Letter of Consent
should be sent to the Tabulation Agent at the address set forth in the Letter of Consent, and not
to Amkor, any Guarantor, any Trustee or the Solicitation Agent.
Questions with respect to the terms of the Consent Solicitation should be directed to any of
the Solicitation Agent or the Tabulation Agent in accordance with its contact information set forth
on the back cover page of this Consent Solicitation Statement.
Fees and Expenses
Amkor will bear the costs of the Consent Solicitation and will reimburse the Trustees for the
reasonable and customary expenses that the Trustees incur in connection with the Consent
Solicitation. Amkor will also reimburse banks, trust companies, securities dealers, nominees,
custodians and fiduciaries (other than the Solicitation Agent and the Tabulation Agent) for their
reasonable and customary expenses in forwarding this Consent Solicitation Statement, the
accompanying Letter of Consent and other materials to beneficial owners of the Notes.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following summary describes certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
Consent Solicitation, the Proposed Waivers and the receipt of the Consent Fee. This discussion is
based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), existing and proposed Treasury
regulations and judicial and administrative rulings as in effect and existing on the date hereof,
all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect.
Amkor has not sought any rulings from the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) with respect to the
statements made and positions taken in this summary. Therefore, there is no assurance that the IRS
would not assert a position contrary to the positions stated below, or that a court would not agree
with any such assertion. Furthermore, no opinion of counsel has been or will be rendered with
respect to the tax consequences of the Consent Solicitation, the Proposed Waivers and/or the
receipt of the Consent Fee.
This summary does not discuss any aspects of state, local, estate, gift or foreign tax laws,
and it applies only to Notes that are held as capital assets (within the meaning of Section 1221 of
the Code). This discussion does not describe all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to
Holders in light of their particular circumstances or to Holders subject to special rules, such as:
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Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors with regard to the application of the U.S.
federal income tax laws to their particular situations as well as any tax consequences arising
under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction.
Tax Consequences to Consenting U.S. Holders
As used herein, the term U.S. Holder means a beneficial owner of a Note for U.S. federal
income tax purposes that is:
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purposes, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of any
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an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless
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a trust that (a) is subject to primary supervision by a court within the United
States and with respect to which one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control
all substantial decisions, or (b) has made a valid election under applicable Treasury
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Special rules, not discussed in this summary, may apply to persons holding Notes through
entities treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Such persons should consult
their own tax advisors with respect to these rules.
Debt Modification Rules
Generally, the modification of a debt instrument (including a change in the yield) will be
treated as a deemed exchange of an old debt instrument for a new debt instrument for U.S.
federal income tax purposes if such modification is significant within the meaning of the
Treasury regulations promulgated under Section 1001 of the Code (the Reissuance Regulations).
Such a deemed exchange would be a taxable event unless a non-recognition provision of the Code were
to apply. Under the Reissuance Regulations, the modification of a debt instrument is significant
if, based on all the facts and circumstances and taking into account all modifications of the debt
instrument collectively, the legal rights or obligations that are altered and the degree to which
they are altered are economically significant. The Reissuance Regulations provide that a
modification of a debt instrument that adds, deletes or alters customary accounting or financial
covenants is not a significant modification. However, the Reissuance Regulations also provide that
a change in the yield of certain debt instruments generally constitutes a significant modification
if the yield of the modified debt instrument varies from the yield of the unmodified debt
instrument by more than the greater of 25 basis points or 5 percent of the annual yield on the
unmodified debt instrument.
Application
of Debt Modification Rules to the 9.25% Notes due 2016, the 7 1/8% Notes, the 7.75%
Notes and the 10.5% Notes (collectively, the Long Term Notes)
Amkor does not believe that the Proposed Waivers will constitute a significant modification
under the Reissuance Regulations, and although the payment of the Consent Fee will change the yield
of the Long Term Notes, this change will be smaller than that which would be treated as a
significant modification under the Reissuance Regulations. Accordingly, the adoption of the
Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to the Long Term Notes should not
cause a deemed exchange of a U.S. Holders old Long Term Notes for new Long Term Notes for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, and a U.S. Holder should not recognize gain or loss as a result of a
deemed exchange (although the Consent Fee would be included in income, as discussed below). The
tax treatment as stated in the immediately preceding sentence is based upon the terms of the
Proposed Waivers and the amount of the Consent Fee as of the date hereof. In case of a change in
the terms of the Proposed Waivers and/or the amount of the Consent Fee subsequent to the date
hereof the discussion in the section below titled Application of Debt Modification Rules to the
9.25% Notes due 2008 and the 10.5% Notes would apply to the Long Term Notes.
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Even if the adoption of the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect
to the Long Term Notes were found to result in a deemed exchange, Amkor would take the position
that, although not free from doubt, the deemed exchange constitutes a tax-free recapitalization for
U.S. federal income tax purposes for Long Term Notes. For more information, see the section below
titled Deemed Exchange Qualifies as a Tax-Free Recapitalization.
Application of Debt Modification Rules to the 9.25% Notes due 2008
The application of the Reissuance Regulations to the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the
Consent Fee with respect to the 9.25% Notes due 2008 is unclear as of the date hereof, and Amkor
does not intend to take a position regarding whether there has been a significant modification of
the 9.25% Notes due 2008 before the Effective Date. If Amkor determines that it will take the
position that the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to any of the
9.25% Notes due 2008 constitute a significant modification, and thus result in a deemed exchange of
any such Notes, it intends to so notify Holders or include such information in a current report on
Form 8-K filed with the SEC. U.S. Holders are strongly urged to consult their own tax advisors
regarding whether the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee constitute a significant
modification of the 9.25% Notes due 2008.
Tax Consequences if No Significant Modification. If the Proposed Waivers and the payment of
the Consent Fee with respect to the 9.25% Notes due 2008 do not constitute a significant
modification of such Notes, the modification would not result in a deemed exchange of a U.S.
Holders Notes (Old Notes) for new Notes (New Notes). Therefore, a U.S. Holder would not
recognize gain or loss as a result of a deemed exchange (although the Consent Fee would be included
in income, as discussed below).
Tax Consequences of Significant Modification. If the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the
Consent Fee with respect to the 9.25% Notes due 2008 constitute a significant modification of any
such Notes under the Reissuance Regulations, the modification would result in a deemed exchange of
a U.S. Holders Old Notes for New Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, such a
deemed exchange will likely constitute a tax-free recapitalization if both the Old Notes and the
New Notes are treated as securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The term security is
not defined in the Code or in the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and has not been
clearly defined by judicial decisions. An instrument constitutes a security for these purposes
if, based on all the facts and circumstances, the instrument constitutes a meaningful investment in
the issuer of the instrument. Although there are a number of factors that may affect the
determination of whether a debt instrument is a security, one of the most important factors is
the original term of the instrument, or the length of time between the issuance of the instrument
and its maturity. In general, instruments with an original term of more than ten years are likely
to be treated as securities, and instruments with an original term of five years or less are
unlikely to be treated as securities, but the IRS has publicly ruled that a debt instrument with
a term of two years may be a security if received in a reorganization in exchange for a former
security having substantially the same maturity date and terms (other than interest rate). The
old 9.25% Notes due 2008 had an original term of seven years, and the new 9.25% Notes due 2008
have a remaining term of approximately one-and-a-half years. The old 10.5% Notes had an original
term of ten years, and the new 10.5% Notes have a remaining term of approximately two-and-a-half
years.
Deemed Exchange Qualifies as a Tax-Free Recapitalization
If there is a deemed exchange, Amkor intends to take the position that, although not free from
doubt, the deemed exchange will constitute a tax-free recapitalization for U.S. federal income tax
purposes. If, contrary to Amkors expectations, any such deemed exchange were not to qualify as a
tax-free recapitalization with respect to any of the Notes, the tax consequences of the adoption of
the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to such Notes could materially
differ from those described herein. Due to the inherently factual nature of the determination,
U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the classification of the Notes
as securities for federal income tax purposes and the application of the recapitalization rules.
If there is a deemed exchange that is treated as a tax-free recapitalization, generally no
gain or loss will be recognized by a U.S. Holder (except as discussed below and except to the
extent that the New Notes received were attributable to accrued but unpaid interest on the Old
Notes, which amount should be taxable as ordinary interest income in accordance with such holders
method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes). In such event, a U.S. Holder will have
an initial tax basis in the New Notes received in the deemed exchange equal to the Holders tax
basis in the Old Notes deemed exchanged therefor immediately prior to the deemed exchange,
increased by any gain recognized in the exchange (as discussed below), and the Holders holding
period for the New Notes will include the period during which the Holder held the Old Notes deemed
surrendered in the deemed exchange.
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Subject to a de minimis exception, if a U.S. Holder holds Old Notes acquired at a discount
from the principal amount of such Old Notes (i.e., a market discount), and did not elect to
include such market discount in income on a current basis, any accrued market discount on the Old
Notes would carry over to the New Notes.
Subject to a statutory de minimis exception, if the issue price of a New Note at the time of
the deemed exchange were less than its stated principal amount (generally, the fair market value of
the New Notes or the Notes, as applicable, on the date of the deemed exchange, unless both the New
Notes and the Notes are determined to not be publicly traded within the meaning of the applicable
Treasury regulations, see Deemed Exchange Does Not Qualify as a Tax-Free Recapitalization below),
the New Note would have original issue discount for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would
be included in a U.S. Holders gross income on a constant yield basis in advance of the receipt of
cash attributable to the discount, which may result in a U.S. Holder recognizing a capital loss
upon the disposition or maturity of the Notes.
Deemed Exchange Does Not Qualify as a Tax-Free Recapitalization
If there is a deemed exchange that is not treated as a tax-free recapitalization, a U.S.
Holder will generally realize gain or loss on such deemed exchange in an amount equal to the
difference (if any) between the amount realized on the deemed exchange (i.e. the issue price of
the New Notes (as described below)) and such U.S. Holders adjusted tax basis in the Old Notes.
Although not free from doubt, Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for U.S. federal income tax
purposes as a fee paid to a U.S. Holder in consideration of such Holders consent to the Proposed
Waivers, in which case a U.S. Holder would recognize ordinary income in the amount of the Consent
Fee received without any reduction by any portion of a U.S. Holders tax basis in the Old Notes and
the amount realized on the exchange of the Old Notes for the New Notes would equal the issue
price of the New Notes. However, if the Consent Fee were instead treated as consideration in the
deemed exchange, the amount realized would equal the sum of the amount of the Consent Fee and the
issue price of the New Notes.
The issue price of the New Notes will depend on whether the Old Notes or the New Notes are
publicly traded within the meaning of applicable Treasury regulations, and will not include
amounts treated as received with respect to accrued interest on the Old Notes (which would be
taxable as ordinary interest income). If either the Old Notes or the New Notes are publicly
traded, the issue price of the New Notes will equal the fair market value of the New Notes (if the
New Notes are publicly traded) or the Old Notes (if the New Notes are not publicly traded), in each
case on the date of the deemed exchange. If neither the Old Notes nor the New Notes are publicly
traded, the issue price of the New Notes will equal their stated principal amount. While not
entirely clear, Amkor believes that the Old Notes and the New Notes are publicly traded within the
meaning of the applicable Treasury regulations.
If the deemed exchange is treated as a wash sale within the meaning of Section 1091 of the
Code, U.S. Holders would not be allowed to currently recognize any loss resulting from the deemed
exchange. Instead, such loss will be deferred, and would be reflected as an increase in the basis
of the New Notes. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding whether the deemed
exchange may be subject to the wash sale rules.
Subject to the application of the market discount rules discussed in the next paragraph, any
gain or loss will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if at the
time of the deemed exchange, the Old Notes have been held for more than one year. The deduction of
capital losses for U.S. federal income tax purposes is subject to limitations. A U.S. Holders
holding period for a New Note will commence on the date immediately following the date of the
deemed exchange, and the U.S. Holders initial tax basis in the New Note will be the issue price of
the New Note.
Subject to a de minimis exception, if a U.S. Holder holds Old Notes acquired at a discount
from the principal amount of such Old Notes (i.e., a market discount), any gain recognized by the
holder on the deemed exchange of the Old Notes would be recharacterized as ordinary interest income
to the extent of accrued market discount that had not previously been included as ordinary income.
Subject to a statutory de minimis exception, if the issue price of a New Note at the time of
the deemed exchange were less than its stated principal amount, the New Note would have original
issue discount for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would be included in a U.S. Holders
gross income on a constant yield basis in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to the
discount. Information regarding any original issue discount on the New Notes will be available in
Internal Revenue Service Publication 1212.
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Holders are strongly urged to consult their tax advisors as to the possibility of a deemed
exchange resulting from the adoption of the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee and
the U.S. tax consequences resulting from such a deemed exchange.
Consent Fee
The law is unclear with respect to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Consent Fee.
The receipt of the Consent Fee by a U.S. Holder could be treated as separate consideration for
consenting to the Proposed Waivers, as additional consideration received in a deemed exchange of
Old Notes for New Notes that is treated as a recapitalization, or as additional consideration
received in a deemed taxable exchange. Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for U.S. federal
income tax purposes as a fee paid to a U.S. Holder in consideration of such Holders consent to the
Proposed Waivers, in which case a U.S. Holder would recognize ordinary income in the amount of the
Consent Fee received without any reduction by any portion of a U.S. Holders tax basis in the
Notes.
If there were to be a deemed exchange that is treated as a recapitalization, it is possible
the payment of the Consent Fee could be treated as received in connection with the
recapitalization. In this case, a U.S. Holder would generally recognize gain, but not loss, equal
to the lesser of (i) the excess of (a) the sum of the issue price of the New Notes (generally, the
fair market value of the New Notes or the Notes, as applicable, on the date of the deemed exchange,
unless both the New Notes and the Notes are determined to not be publicly traded within the
meaning of the applicable Treasury regulations) and the Consent Fee received over (b) the U.S.
Holders adjusted tax basis in the Notes immediately prior to the deemed exchange and (ii) the
amount of the Consent Fee. Such gain would generally be treated as capital gain for the U.S.
Holders (except to the extent of accrued market discount or allocable to previously accrued but
unpaid interest, in each case, unless previously included in the U.S. Holders income).
Alternatively, the Consent Fee could be treated as additional consideration received in the
deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes that is not a recapitalization, in which case the amount
realized would equal the sum of the amount of the Consent Fee and the issue price of the New
Notes (other than amounts treated as received with respect to accrued interest on the Old Notes,
which would be taxable as ordinary interest income), as described above.
U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax
consequences of the receipt of the Consent Fee in their particular circumstances.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with the payment of the Consent
Fee and any deemed interest payments with respect to a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes.
A U.S. Holder will be subject to U.S. backup withholding at the applicable rate (currently 28%) on
such payments if the U.S. Holder fails to provide its taxpayer identification number to the paying
agent and comply with certain certification procedures or otherwise establish an exemption from
backup withholding. The amount of any backup withholding deducted from a payment to a U.S. Holder
will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability and may
entitle the U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is furnished to the
IRS.
U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences of the Consent
Solicitation, including whether the Notes held by such U.S. Holder are publicly traded for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, whether the wash sale rules apply, the proper characterization of the
Consent Fee for U.S. federal income tax purposes and the tax consequences of the Consent
Solicitation to non-consenting holders.
Tax Consequences to Consenting Non-U.S. Holders
As used herein, the term Non-U.S. Holder means a beneficial owner of a Note for U.S. federal
income tax purposes that is not a U.S. Holder or an entity treated as a partnership for U.S.
federal income tax purposes.
This discussion is not addressed to Non-U.S. Holders who own, actually or constructively, 10%
or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of Amkor entitled to vote, who
are controlled foreign corporations related to Amkor through stock ownership, or who, on the date
of acquisition of the Notes, owned Notes with a fair market value of more than 5% of the fair
market value of the common stock of Amkor. Additionally, this discussion does not describe the
U.S. federal income tax consequences to Non-U.S. Holders who are engaged in a trade or business in
the United States with
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which the Notes are effectively connected, or who are individuals present in the United States
for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition. Such Non-U.S. Holders will generally be
subject to special rules and should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal
income tax consequences applicable to their particular situation.
Deemed Exchange of Notes
Subject to the discussion below concerning backup withholding, any gain realized by a Non-U.S.
Holder on a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes (as described above) will not be subject to
U.S. federal income tax.
Deemed payments of interest (including original issue discount, if any) to any Non-U.S. Holder
on a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes will not be subject to U.S. federal withholding
tax, provided that the Non-U.S. Holder certifies on IRS Form W-8BEN, under penalties of perjury,
that it is not a U.S. person.
Taxation of the Consent Fee
The law is unclear with respect to the tax treatment of the Consent Fee. If the receipt of a
Consent Fee by a Non-U.S. Holder is treated as separate consideration for consenting to the
Proposed Waivers, such payment may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a 30% rate, subject to
reduction pursuant to an applicable treaty. Because Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for
U.S. federal income tax purposes as a fee paid to Holders in consideration of such Holders consent
to the Proposed Waivers, Amkor intends to withhold taxes from the payment of the Consent Fee unless
an exemption or partial reduction is properly established. Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult
their own tax advisors as to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Consent Fee and the
possibility of obtaining a refund with respect to any U.S. federal taxes withheld therefrom.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with the payment of the Consent
Fee and any deemed interest payments with respect to any deemed exchange of Old Notes for New
Notes. Unless the Non-U.S. Holder complies with certification procedures to establish that it is
not a U.S. person, the Non-U.S. Holder may be subject to U.S. backup withholding on any Consent Fee
payments or deemed interest payments with respect to the Notes. The certification procedures
required to claim the exemption from withholding tax on interest described above will satisfy the
certification requirements necessary to avoid backup withholding as well. The amount of any backup
withholding from a payment to a Non-U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the Non-U.S.
Holders U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle the Non-U.S. Holder to a refund,
provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.
Tax Considerations for Non-Consenting Holders
Amkor intends to treat the Proposed Waivers as not constituting a significant modification to
non-consenting Holders, and therefore, as discussed above, the Consent Solicitation should
generally have no U.S. federal income tax consequences to such Holders.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Consent Solicitation Statement and the information incorporated by reference in this
Consent Solicitation Statement may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industrys actual results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as
may, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts,
potential, continue or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These
statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating
these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including the factors outlined
under Certain Considerations and information contained in our publicly available filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially
from any forward-looking statement.
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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Moreover, neither any other person nor we assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness
of such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we
undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future
events.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Amkor is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and, in accordance
therewith, files reports and other information with the SEC. Such reports and other information
can be inspected, without charge, and copied at the Public Reference Section of the SEC located at
100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. The SEC also maintains a web site at
http://www.sec.gov, which contains reports and other information regarding registrants that file
electronically with the SEC. Copies of these materials can be obtained at prescribed rates from
the Public Reference Section of the SEC at the principal offices of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E.,
Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please be aware that, as stated above under Certain
ConsiderationsLack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor, Amkors previously issued financial
statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2005 and Amkors
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 should no longer be relied on
and are being restated.
Amkor incorporates by reference into this Consent Solicitation Statement any future filings
Amkor may make with the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than
document or information deemed to have been furnished but not filed in according with SEC rules),
after the date of this Consent Solicitation Statement and prior to the earlier of the Consent Date
and the termination or withdrawal of the Consent Solicitation.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Consent Solicitation
Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently filed document or
report that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified
or superseded, to constitute a part of this Consent Solicitation Statement. Amkor is not
incorporating any document or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance
with SEC rules. In addition, any information contained on Amkors website is not a part of this
Consent Solicitation Statement or the related Letter of Consent.
Amkor will provide, without charge, to each Holder to whom this Consent Solicitation Statement
is delivered, upon the written or oral request of any such person, a copy of any or all of the
documents relating to Amkor that are incorporated herein by reference, except the exhibits to such
documents (unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in such documents).
Requests for such copies should be directed to Amkor at Investor Relations, Attn: Jeffrey Luth,
1900 South Price Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248; Tel: (480) 821-5000 ext. 5130.
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The Information Agent and Tabulation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Global Bondholder Services Corporation
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: (212) 430-3774
Toll free (866) 470-3800
By Facsimile:
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(212) 430-3775
Confirmation:
(212) 430-3774
By Mail, Overnight Courier or Hand Delivery:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Requests for assistance in completing and delivering the Letter of Consent or requests for
additional copies of this Consent Solicitation Statement, the accompanying Letter of Consent and
other related documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent:
The Solicitation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
12th Floor
520 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(888) 272-1901 (Call U.S. Toll-Free)
(917) 421-1901
exv99w3
Exhibit 99.3
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
LETTER OF CONSENT
Relating to Waivers under the Indentures
Governing the Following Series of Its Notes:
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 |
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400,000,000 |
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031652AW0 |
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7?% Senior Notes due 2011 |
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250,000,000 |
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031652AT7 |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 |
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425,000,000 |
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031652AQ3 |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 |
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88,206,000 |
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031652AM2 |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2009 |
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21,882,000 |
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031652AE0 |
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The Consent Solicitation for each series of Notes will expire at 5:00 p.m.,
New York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless otherwise extended or earlier
terminated for a particular series of Notes (such time and date, as the same
may be extended or earlier terminated for a particular series of Notes, the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). You will be eligible to
receive a Consent Fee for a particular series of Notes only if you validly
deliver a consent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes
(and do not properly revoke such consent prior to the date the Proposed Waivers
become effective for that particular series of Notes). The Proposed Waivers
for a particular series of Notes will become effective only upon receipt by the
applicable Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid
Requisite Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes
have been received (and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for
payment by Amkor, which effective date could be prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes.
To: Global Bondholder Services Corporation (as Tabulation Agent)
By Hand, Overnight Delivery or Mail:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
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By Facsimile Transmission
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(212) 430-3775
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Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the accompanying Consent Solicitation
Statement dated September 14, 2006 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the
Consent Solicitation Statement) and this Letter of Consent (as it may be amended or supplemented
from time to time, this Letter of Consent), the Consent Solicitation is made by Amkor Technology,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (Amkor), only to Holders (as defined below) as of the Record Date
(as defined below) of each of the following series of notes (collectively, the Notes) as more
fully described in the Consent Solicitation Statement:
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No. 031652AW0), issued and outstanding under
the Indenture, dated as of May 26, 2006 (as amended or supplemented from time to time,
the 9.25% Notes due 2016 Indenture), by and among Amkor, the guarantors parties
thereto (collectively, the Guarantors), and U.S. Bank National Association, as
trustee (U.S. Bank), |
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7?% Senior Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 031652AT7), issued and outstanding under
the Indenture, dated as of March 12, 2004 (as amended or supplemented from time to
time, the 7?% Notes Indenture), by and among Amkor, the Guarantors, and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as trustee (Wells Fargo and, together with U.S. Bank, the
Trustees and, each, a Trustee), |
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7.75% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 031652AQ3), issued and outstanding
under the Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2003 (as amended or supplemented from time to
time, the 7.75% Notes Indenture), by and among Amkor, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank,
as trustee, |
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9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 (CUSIP No. 031652AM2), issued and outstanding under
the Indenture, dated as of February 20, 2001 (as amended or supplemented from time to
time, the 9.25% Notes due 2008 Indenture), by and among Amkor, the Guarantors and
U.S. Bank, as trustee, and |
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10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP No. 031652AE0), issued and
outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of May 13, 1999 (as amended or supplemented
from time to time, the 10.5% Notes Indenture and, collectively with the 9.25% Notes
due 2016 Indenture, the 7?% Notes Indenture, the 7.75% Notes Indenture and the 9.25%
Notes due 2008 Indenture, the Indentures and, each, an Indenture), by and among
Amkor, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank, as trustee. |
The term Record Date as used herein means 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2006,
the term Holder with respect to a particular series of Notes means each person shown on the
records of the registrar for that particular series of Notes as a registered holder as of the
Record Date or a Participant (as defined below). The term Waiver Expiration Date means (i)
December 31, 2006 (the Initial Waiver Expiration Date), if Amkor does not, in its discretion,
elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) March 31, 2007, if Amkor, in its
discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof
prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the respective meanings
set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement or in the applicable Indenture.
Holders of the Notes who wish to consent to the Proposed Waivers must deliver their
properly completed and executed Letter of Consent by mail, first-class postage prepaid, hand
delivery, overnight courier or by facsimile transmission to the Tabulation Agent (not to Amkor, any
Guarantor, the Solicitation Agent or any Trustee) at its address or facsimile number set forth
above in accordance with the instructions set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation
Statement. However, Amkor reserves the right to accept any consent received by Amkor, any
Guarantor, the Solicitation Agent or any Trustee.
Under no circumstances should any person tender or deliver Notes to Amkor, any Guarantor, the
Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent, any Trustee or any other party at any time in connection
with the Consent Solicitation or this Letter of Consent.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes or their duly designated proxies (Duly
Designated Proxies) are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers with respect to a particular
series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such Notes must arrange with
the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee to (i) execute and deliver a
Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such
beneficial owner can execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on its own behalf. As of the date of
the Consent Solicitation Statement, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for The
Depository Trust Company (DTC). For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized DTC
participants (Participants) set forth in the position listing of DTC as of the Record Date to
execute Letters of Consent as if they were Holders of the Notes held of record in the name of DTC
or the name of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term
Holder shall be deemed to include such Participants.
With respect to each series of Notes, only Holders of that particular series of Notes whose
properly executed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes, and who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in
the event the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and
all other conditions to the payment of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived. All other
Holders of that particular series of Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent Fee, but
will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if and when they become effective with respect to that
particular series of Notes. With respect to each series of Notes, subject to the terms and
applicable conditions of the Consent Solicitation Statement and this Letter of Consent, Amkor will
pay the Initial Consent Fee and any Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is paid) to the
Consenting Holders promptly following the later of the Effective Date and the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes, and, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, Amkor will pay the Extension Consent Fee to the Consenting Holders promptly
following public announcement of such extension.
With respect to each series of Notes, Amkor expressly reserves the right, in its discretion
and regardless of whether any of the conditions described in the Consent Solicitation Statement
under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied,
subject to applicable law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes to (i) terminate or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for
any reason, (ii) waive any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular
series of Notes, (iii) extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the
terms of the Consent Solicitation
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for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify the form or amount of the consideration to be
offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes; provided,
however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or modified in a manner determined by Amkor in good
faith to constitute a material adverse change to the Holders, Amkor will promptly disclose such
amendment or modification in a manner it deems in good faith appropriate and will, if appropriate,
extend the Consent Solicitation for a period it deems in good faith adequate to permit the Holders
to deliver and/or revoke their consents. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no
Consent Fee will be paid with respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are
not received with respect to that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the
payment of that Consent Fee have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that
particular series of Notes is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do
not otherwise become effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
CONSENT TO PROPOSED WAIVERS
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Consent Solicitation
Statement and hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned is a Holder (or Duly Designated
Proxy) of the Notes indicated below and has full power and authority to take the action indicated
below in respect of such Notes. The undersigned will, upon request, execute and deliver any
additional documents deemed by Amkor to be necessary or desirable to perfect the undersigneds
consent to the Proposed Waivers.
The undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned must comply with the provisions of this
Letter of Consent and complete the information required herein to consent validly to the Proposed
Waivers.
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges that Amkor has not filed or may fail to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), and has not delivered to the applicable
Trustee or the Holders certain of the reports described by the Indenture(s) governing the Notes
held by such Holder and called for by the applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act).
With respect to each series of Notes indicated below under the table Description of the Notes
to Which Consents are Given, the undersigned hereby waives:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of
Notes from the failure by Amkor to file with the SEC prior to the applicable deadline
specified in the Exchange Act, and to deliver to the applicable Trustee and the Holders
of that particular series of Notes a copy of, any report or other information as it
would be required to file with the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
(including, without limitation, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2006) and any related notices or reports (collectively, the SEC
Reports), including, without limitation, any potential Default or Event of Default
that may have occurred or may occur as a result of Amkors failure to comply with
Section 4.03 or 4.04 of the Indenture; |
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, any other series of
Notes or any series of Convertible Notes (as defined below)) in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $450,000,000; and |
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the application of Section 4.07 (Restricted Payments) of the Indenture governing
that particular series of Notes to the payment of any Consent Fee to Holders of any
series of Notes or Convertible Notes that are subordinated to that particular series of
Notes. |
The undersigned acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for
effectiveness the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount (the
Requisite Consents) of that series of Notes outstanding and not owned by Amkor or by any person
directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with
Amkor (the Outstanding Notes). The undersigned further acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers
for a particular series of Notes shall become effective (the date the Proposed Waivers for a
particular series of Notes becomes effective, the Effective Date) upon receipt by the applicable
Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite Consents to the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have
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been received (and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which
Effective Date could be prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
The undersigned acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal.
Accordingly, a consent purporting to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be
valid, and the delivery of a consent by a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute
delivery of a consent to all of the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
Even if the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to a particular series of Notes,
the Proposed Waivers would not be effective with respect to any Default or Event of Default that is
continuing after the close of business on the Waiver Expiration Date.
The undersigned acknowledges that Letters of Consent delivered pursuant to any one of the
procedures described under the heading The Consent SolicitationProcedures for Consenting in the
Consent Solicitation Statement and in the instructions included in this Letter of Consent will
constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and Amkor upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Consent Solicitation. The undersigned hereby agrees that it will not revoke any
consent it grants hereby except in accordance with the procedures set forth herein and in the
Consent Solicitation Statement.
Unless otherwise specified in the table below, this Letter of Consent relates to the total
aggregate principal amount of Notes of each series held of record by the undersigned (or the Holder
for which the undersigned is the Duly Designated Proxy) at the close of business on the Record
Date. If this Letter of Consent relates to less than the total aggregate principal amount of Notes
of each series so held, the undersigned must list on the table below the serial numbers (with
respect to the Notes not held by depositaries) and principal amount (in integral multiples of
$1,000) of Notes for which consent is given. If the space provided below is inadequate, list the
certificate numbers and aggregate principal amounts on a separate signed schedule and affix the
schedule to this Letter of Consent.
The undersigned authorizes the Tabulation Agent to deliver this Letter of Consent and any
proxy delivered in connection herewith to Amkor and the applicable Trustee as evidence of the
undersigneds actions with respect to the Proposed Waivers.
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depositaries including DTC.
** Unless otherwise indicated in the column labeled Principal Amount With Respect to Which Consents Are Given, the Holder
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CONSENT FEES INSTRUCTIONS
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents for that particular
series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and are
not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, subject to
the terms set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation Statement and the satisfaction of
conditions applicable to payment of that Consent Fee, Amkor will pay to the Holders of that
particular series of Notes from whom properly executed and completed Letters of Consent are
received by the Tabulation Agent for that particular series of Notes prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes (such Holders, the Consenting Holders) the applicable Consent Fee set
forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
Any Consent Fee that is paid will be paid pursuant to the procedures described herein and
under The Consent SolicitationConsent Fees in the Consent Solicitation Statement. Any Consent
Fee that is paid will be paid only to Holders or Duly Designated Proxies whose Letters of Consent
are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date and so accepted by the Amkor.
Holders or Duly Designated Proxies whose Letters of Consent are not received by the Tabulation
Agent prior to the Consent Date will NOT be eligible to receive any Consent Fee. The method of
delivery of all documents, including fully executed Letters of Consent, is at the election and risk
of the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy.
Please indicate below to whom any applicable Consent Fee should be paid.
SPECIAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if any Consent Fee in respect of
any consent given hereby is to be issued in the name of
and sent to someone other than the undersigned.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if any Consent Fee in respect of
any consent given hereby is to be sent to someone
other than the undersigned, or to the undersigned at
an address other than that shown on the following
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CONSENT
IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY
This Letter of Consent must be executed in exactly the same manner as the name of the Holder
appears on the Notes. An authorized Participant must execute this Letter of Consent exactly as its
name appears on DTCs position listing as of the Record Date. If the Notes are held of record by
two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this Letter of Consent. If a signature is by
a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other
person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person must so indicate when signing
and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to Amkor of such persons authority to so act. If the
Notes are registered in different names, separate Letters of Consent must be executed covering each
form of registration. If this Letter of Consent is executed by a person other than the Holder, then
such person must have been authorized by proxy or in some other manner acceptable to Amkor to
execute the Letter of Consent on behalf of the Holder. Any beneficial owner of the Notes who is not
a Holder of record of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder of record or such
Holders assignee or nominee to execute and deliver this Letter of Consent on behalf of such
beneficial owner.
SIGN HERE
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FORM OF PROXY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSENT
The undersigned hereby irrevocably appoints as attorney and proxy of the
undersigned, with full power of substitution, to execute and deliver this Letter of Consent on
which this form of proxy is set forth with respect to the Notes in accordance with the terms of the
Consent Solicitation described in the Consent Solicitation Statement, with all the power the
undersigned would possess if consenting personally. THIS PROXY IS IRREVOCABLE AND IS COUPLED WITH
AN INTEREST AND SHALL EXPIRE ON THE LATER OF (i) THE DATE THE PROPOSED WAIVERS BECOME EFFECTIVE OR
(ii) THE CONSENT DATE. The aggregate principal amount and serial numbers of Notes as to which this
Proxy is given are set forth below.
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This proxy must be signed by the Holder(s) exactly as its name(s) appears on the Certificates for the Notes. If
the Notes are held of record by two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this proxy. If a signatory
is a corporation, please give full corporate names and have a duly authorized officer sign, stating title. If a
signatory is a partnership or trust, please sign in the partnership or trust name by a duly authorized person.
If signature is by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer or other person
acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, please set forth the signatorys full name below. See
Instruction 5.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSENTING HOLDERS
(FORMING PART OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION)
1. Delivery of this Letter of Consent. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein
and in the Consent Solicitation Statement, a properly completed and duly executed copy of this
Letter of Consent and other documents required by this Letter of Consent must be received by the
Tabulation Agent at its address or facsimile number set forth on the cover hereof prior to the
Consent Date. The method of delivery of this Letter of Consent and all other required documents to
the Tabulation Agent is at the risk of the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy, and the delivery will
be deemed made only when actually received by the Tabulation Agent. In all cases, sufficient time
should be allowed to assure timely delivery. No Letter of Consent should be sent to any person
other than the Tabulation Agent.
Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such Notes must arrange with the person
who is the Holder (e.g., the beneficial owners broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or
other nominee institution) or such Holders assignee or nominee to (i) execute and deliver this
Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such
beneficial owner can execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on its own behalf.
2. Consent Date. The term Consent Date for a particular series of Notes means 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless Amkor extends the period during which the Consent
Solicitation is open for that particular series of Notes, in which case the term Consent Date
means the latest time and date to which the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of
Notes is extended, or unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated or withdrawn for that
particular series of Notes. To extend the Consent Date for a particular series of Notes, Amkor
will notify the Tabulation Agent in writing or orally of any extension and will make a public
announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the
previously scheduled Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. Amkor may extend the Consent
Solicitation on a daily basis or for such specified period of time as it determines. Failure by
any Holder or beneficial owner of Notes to be so notified will not affect the extension of the
Consent Solicitation.
3. Questions Regarding Validity, Form, Legality, etc. All questions as to the validity, form,
eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of consents and revocations of consents will
be resolved by Amkor whose determinations will be binding. Amkor reserves the absolute right to
reject any or all consents and revocations that are not in proper form or the acceptance of which
could, in the opinion of Amkors counsel, be unlawful. Amkor also reserves the right to waive any
irregularities in connection with deliveries, which Amkor may, but is not obligated to, require to
be cured within such time as Amkor determines. None of Amkor, any Guarantor, any Trustee, the
Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent or any other person shall have any duty to give
notification of any such irregularities or waiver, nor shall any of them incur any liability for
failure to give such notification. Deliveries of Letters of Consent or notices of revocation will
not be deemed to have been made until such irregularities have been cured or waived. Amkors
interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation (including this Letter of
Consent and the accompanying Consent Solicitation Statement and the instructions hereto and
thereto) will be final and binding on all parties.
4. Holders Entitled to Consent. Only a Holder (or its Duly Designated Proxy, representative or
attorney in- fact) or another person who has complied with the procedures set forth below may
execute and deliver a Letter of Consent. Any beneficial owner or registered holder of the Notes who
is not the Holder thereof (e.g., the beneficial owners broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust
company or other nominee institution) must arrange with such Holder(s) or such Holders assignee or
nominee to (i) execute and deliver this Letter of Consent to the Tabulation Agent on behalf of such
beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such beneficial owner can execute and deliver a
Letter of Consent on its own behalf. For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder
shall be deemed to include Participants through which a beneficial owners Notes may be held of
record as of the Record Date in DTC. A consent by a Holder or Duly Designated Proxy is a continuing
consent notwithstanding that ownership of a Note has been transferred subsequent to the Record
Date, unless the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy timely revokes the prior consent in accordance
with the procedures set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
5. Signatures on this Letter of Consent. If this Letter of Consent is signed by the Holder(s)
of the Notes with respect to which this Letter of Consent is given, the signature(s) of such
Holder(s) must correspond with the name(s) as contained on the books of the register maintained by
the applicable Trustee or as set forth in DTCs position listing without alteration, enlargement or
any change whatsoever.
If any of the Notes with respect to which this Letter of Consent is given were held of
record on the Record Date by two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this Letter of
Consent. If any Notes with respect to which this Letter
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of Consent is given have different Holders, it will be necessary to complete, sign and submit
as many separate copies of this Letter of Consent and any necessary accompanying documents as there
are different Holders.
If this Letter of Consent is signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, Duly
Designated Proxies, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or
representative capacity, such persons must indicate such fact when signing and must, unless waived
by Amkor, submit evidence satisfactory to Amkor of their authority to so act along with this Letter
of Consent.
6. Signature Guarantees. All signatures on this Letter of Consent must be guaranteed by a firm
or other entity identified in Rule l7Ad-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including (as such terms are defined therein): (a) a bank; (b) a broker, dealer, municipal
securities dealer, municipal securities broker, government securities dealer or government
securities broker; (c) a credit union; (d) a national securities exchange, registered securities
association or clearing agency; or (e) a savings institution that is a participant in a Securities
Transfer Association recognized program (each an Eligible Institution). However, signatures need
not be guaranteed if this Letter of Consent is given by or for the account of an Eligible
Institution. If the Holder of the Notes is a person other than the signer of this Letter of
Consent, see Instruction 5.
7. Revocation of Consent. Consents to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes
that are delivered prior to the Effective Date may be revoked at any time prior to the Effective
Date for that particular series of Notes. Consents delivered on and after the Effective Date for a
particular series of Notes (even if such date is prior to the Consent Date) may not be revoked at
any time, unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated, withdrawn or otherwise not completed for
that particular series of Notes without any consents being accepted for payment thereunder or
unless Amkor is required by applicable law to permit such revocation. Any Holder (or Duly
Designated Proxy) of Notes as to which a consent has been given may revoke such consent as to such
Notes or any portion of such Notes (in integral multiples of $1,000) by delivering a written notice
of revocation or a changed Letter of Consent bearing a date later than the date of the prior Letter
of Consent at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes (which may
occur prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). Any notice of revocation
received on or after the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes will not be effective,
even if received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. A consent to the
Proposed Waivers by a Holder will bind the Holder and every subsequent holder of such Notes or
portion of such Notes, even if notation of the consent is not made on such Notes. A transfer of
Notes after the Record Date must be accompanied by a duly executed proxy from the relevant Holder
if the subsequent transferee is to have revocation rights with respect to a consent to the Proposed
Waivers given by a Holder.
To be valid, a notice of revocation must (i) be in writing, (ii) contain the name of the
Holder and the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to which it relates, (iii) either be signed
in the same manner as the original Letter of Consent or accompanied by a duly executed proxy or
other authorization (in form satisfactory to Amkor) by the Holder, and (iv) be received by the
Tabulation Agent in accordance with the instructions contained herein prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes. All revocations of consents must be sent to the Tabulation
Agent at its address set forth in this Letter of Consent.
To be effective, the revocation must be executed by the Holder in the same manner as the name
of such Holder appears on the books of the register maintained by the Trustee or as set forth in
DTCs position listing without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever. If a revocation is
signed by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, Duly Designated Proxy, attorney-in-fact,
officer of a corporation or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such
person must indicate such fact when signing and must, unless waived by Amkor, submit with the
revocation appropriate evidence of authority to execute the revocation. A revocation of the consent
will be effective only as to the Notes listed on the revocation and only if such revocation
complies with the provisions of this Letter of Consent and the Consent Solicitation Statement. Only
a Holder (or Duly Designated Proxy) is entitled to revoke a consent previously given. A beneficial
owner of the Notes must arrange with the Holder to execute and deliver on its behalf a revocation
of any consent already given with respect to such Notes. A transfer of Notes after the Record Date
must be accompanied by a duly executed proxy from the relevant Holder if the subsequent transferee
is to have revocation rights with respect to the relevant consent to the Proposed Waivers. A
purported notice of revocation that is not received by the Tabulation Agent in a timely fashion and
accepted by the Amkor as a valid revocation will not be effective to revoke a consent previously
given.
A revocation of a consent may be rescinded only by the delivery of a written notice of
revocation or the execution and delivery of a new Letter of Consent. A Holder who has delivered a
revocation may thereafter deliver a new Letter of Consent by following one of the described
procedures at any time prior to the Consent Date.
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Prior to the Consent Date, Amkor intends to consult with the Tabulation Agent to determine
whether the Tabulation Agent has received any revocations of consents. Amkor reserves the right to
contest the validity of any such revocations.
8. Backup Withholding. Federal income tax law generally requires a consenting Holder to
provide to the Tabulation Agent (as payor) such Holders correct Taxpayer Identification Number
(TIN) on the Substitute Form W-9 below, which in the case of a consenting Holder who is an
individual is generally such Holders social security number, or otherwise establishes an
exemption. If the Tabulation Agent is not provided with the correct TIN or an adequate basis for an
exemption from backup withholding, such consenting Holder may be subject to a $50 penalty imposed
by the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) and backup withholding at the then applicable rate
(currently 28%) on the amount of gross proceeds received pursuant to the Consent Solicitation. If
withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained provided the required
information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Exempt Holders are not subject to these backup withholding and reporting requirements. See the
enclosed Guidelines of Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9 (the
W-9 Guidelines) for additional instructions.
To prevent backup withholding, each consenting Holder must provide its correct TIN by
completing the Substitute Form W-9 set forth below, certifying, under penalties of perjury, that
(A) the TIN provided is correct (or that such holder is awaiting a TIN), (B) the Holder is a U.S.
person, and (C)(i) the Holder is exempt from backup withholding, (ii) the Holder has not been
notified by the IRS that such Holder is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to
report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified the Holder that such Holder is no
longer subject to backup withholding.
If a Holder that is a U.S. person does not have a TIN, such Holder should consult the W-9
Guidelines for instructions on applying for a TIN and check the box in Part 1 of the Substitute
Form W-9. Note: Checking this box on the form means that such Holder has already applied for a TIN
or that such Holder intends to apply for one in the near future. If the box in Part 1 of the
Substitute Form W-9 is checked, and the Tabulation Agent is not provided with a TIN by the time of
payment, the Tabulation Agent may withhold a portion of the gross proceeds paid to the Holder.
The Tabulation Agent intends to withhold at a rate of 30% on payments pursuant to the Consent
Solicitation to a nonresident alien or foreign entity unless such Holder provides the appropriate
properly executed IRS Form W-8 (or appropriate substitute form) certifying that such Holder is
eligible for an exemption from or a reduction in the rate of withholding. If such withholding
results in an overpayment of federal income taxes, a refund or credit may be obtained from the IRS.
9. Waiver and Amendment of Conditions. Amkor reserves the absolute right, subject to
applicable law, to amend, waive or modify the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation.
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10. Questions and Requests for Assistance and Additional Copies. Questions regarding the
Consent Solicitation, requests for assistance in completing and delivery of this Letter of Consent
or for additional copies of the Consent Solicitation Statement, this Letter of Consent or other
related documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent as follows:
Global Bondholder Services Corporation
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: (212) 430-3774
Toll free (866) 470-3800
By Facsimile:
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(212) 430-3775
Confirmation:
(212) 430-3774
By Mail, Overnight Courier or Hand Delivery:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
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Form W-9
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer
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Part I: Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN to the right and certify by signing and dating below. For individuals, your TIN is
your social security number. Sole proprietors may enter either their social security number or their employer identification number. For other entities, your TIN is your employer identification number.
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Part II: Certification
Certification Instructions: You must cross out item 2 below if you have been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) that you are currently
subject to backup withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return. However, if after being notified by the IRS that you were
subject to backup withholding after you received another notification from the IRS that you are no longer subject to backup withholding, do not cross out
item 2.
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The number shown on this form is my correct TIN (or a TIN has not been issued to me and either (a) I have mailed or delivered an application to receive a
TIN to the appropriate IRS Center or Social Security Administration Office, or (b) I intend to mail or deliver an application in the near future). I
understand that until I provide my TIN to the payer, a portion of all reportable payments made to me by the payer may be withheld and remitted to the IRS as
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For U.S. payees exempt from backup withholding (write Exempt in this space):
The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid backup
withholding.
Signature
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NOTE: Failure to complete and return this form may result in backup withholding on any payments
made to you pursuant to the Consent Solicitation and a $50 penalty imposed by the IRS. Please
review the enclosed Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute
Form W-9 for additional details.
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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number to Give the Payer. Social Security
Numbers have nine digits separated by two hyphens: i.e. 000-00-0000. Employer Identification
Numbers have nine digits separated by only one hyphen: i.e. 00-0000000. The table below will help
you determine the number to give the payer.
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A valid trust, estate, or pension
trust
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The legal entity (Do not furnish
the identifying number of the
personal representative or trustee
unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.)(4) |
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Corporate account
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The corporation |
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Association, club, religious,
charity, educational organization or
other Tax-Exempt organization account
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The organization |
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Partnership or multi-member LLC
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The partnership |
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A broker or registered nominee
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The broker or nominee |
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Account with the Department of
Agriculture in the name of an entity
(such as a state or local government,
school district, or prison) that
receives agricultural program payments
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The public entity |
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Show the name of the owner. Either the social security number or the employer identification
number may be furnished. |
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Note: If no name is circled when there is more than one name, the number will be considered to be
that of the first name listed.
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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
Page 2
Obtaining a Number
If you do not have a taxpayer identification number or you do not
know your number, obtain Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card (for resident
Individuals), Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (for businesses and all
other entities), or Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (for
alien individuals required to file U.S. tax returns), at the local office of the Social Security
Administration or the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) and apply for a number.
To complete the Substitute Form W-9, if you do not have a taxpayer identification number, write
applied for in the box in Part I of the form, sign and date the form, and give it to the
requester. Generally, you will then have 60 days to obtain a taxpayer identification number and
furnish it to the requester. If the requester does not receive your taxpayer identification number
within 60 days, backup withholding, if applicable, will begin and will continue until you furnish
your taxpayer identification number to the requester.
Payees and Payments Exempt from Backup Withholding
Payees exempt from backup withholding on all payments include the following:
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An organization exempt from tax under Section 501(a), any IRA, or a
custodial account under Section 403(b) (7) if the account satisfies
the requirements of Section 401(f) (2). |
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The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. |
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A state, the District of Columbia, a possession of the United States,
or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. |
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A foreign government or any of its political subdivisions, agencies,
or instrumentalities. |
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An international organization or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities. |
Other payees that may be exempt from backup withholding include:
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A foreign central bank of issue. |
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A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the
United States, the District of Columbia, or a possession of the United
States. |
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A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission. |
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A real estate investment trust. |
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An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. |
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A common trust fund operated by a bank under Section 584(a). |
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A financial institution. |
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A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or
custodian. |
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A trust exempt from tax under Section 664 or described in Section
494 7. |
Payments of dividends and patronage dividends not generally
subject to backup withholding include the following:
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Payments to nonresident aliens subject to withholding under Section 1441. |
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Payments to partnerships not engaged in a trade or business in the United States and which have at least one nonresident alien partner. |
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Payments of patronage dividends not paid in money. |
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Payments made by certain foreign organizations. |
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Section 404(k) distributions made by an ESOP. |
Payments of interest not generally subject to backup withholding include the following:
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Payments of interest on obligations issued by individuals.
Note: You may be subject to backup withholding if this interest is $600 or more and is paid in
the course of the payers trade or business and you have not provided your correct taxpayer
identification number to the payer. |
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Payments of tax-exempt interest (including exempt-interest dividends under Section 852). |
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Payments described in Section 6049(b)(5) to non-resident aliens. |
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Payments on tax-free covenant bonds under Section 1451. |
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Payments made by certain foreign organizations. |
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Mortgage or student loan interest paid to you. |
EXEMPT PAYEES DESCRIBED ABOVE SHOULD FILE SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 TO AVOID POSSIBLE ERRONEOUS BACKUP
WITHHOLDING. FILE THIS FORM WITH THE PAYER, FURNISH YOUR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, WRITE
EXEMPT ON THE FACE OF THE FORM, SIGN AND DATE THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE PAYER. IF YOU ARE A
NON-RESIDENT ALIEN OR A FOREIGN ENTITY NOT SUBJECT TO BACKUP WITHHOLDING, FILE WITH PAYER A
COMPLETED INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-8 (CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN STATUS).
Certain payments other than interest, dividends, and patronage dividends, that are not subject to
information reporting are also not subject to backup withholding. For details, see Sections 6041,
6041A, 6042, 6044, 6045, 6049, 6050A and 6050N and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Privacy Act Notice. Section 6109 requires most recipients of dividend, interest, or other payments
to give taxpayer identification numbers to payers who must report the payments to the IRS. The IRS
uses the numbers for identification purposes. Payers must be given the numbers whether or not
recipients are required to file tax returns. Payers must generally withhold 28% of taxable
interest, dividend, and certain other payments to a payee who does not furnish a taxpayer
identification number to a payer. Certain penalties may also apply.
Penalties
(1) Penalty for Failure to Furnish Taxpayer Identification Number. If you fail to furnish your
correct taxpayer identification number to a requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each
such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.
(2) Civil Penalty for False Information with Respect to Withholding. If you make a false statement
with no reasonable basis which results in no imposition of backup withholding, you are subject to a
penalty of $500.
(3) Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information. Willfully falsifying certifications or
affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISER OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
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exv99w4
Exhibit 99.4
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSENT SOLICITATION STATEMENT
Solicitation of Consents Relating to Waivers
under the Indentures Governing the Following Series of Its Notes:
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Title of Securities |
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2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011
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190,000,000 |
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031652AX8 |
5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007
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142,422,000 |
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031652AH3 |
The Consent Solicitation for each series of Notes will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on September 29, 2006, unless otherwise extended or earlier terminated for a particular
series of Notes (such time and date, as the same may be extended or earlier terminated for a
particular series of Notes, the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). You will be
eligible to receive a Consent Fee for a particular series of Notes only if you validly deliver a
consent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and do not properly revoke
such consent prior to the date the Proposed Waivers become effective for that particular series of
Notes). The Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes will become effective only upon
receipt by the Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite
Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not
properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which effective date could be prior
to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement (as it
may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the Consent Solicitation Statement) and the
related Letter of Consent (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the Letter of
Consent), Amkor Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Amkor or we), is hereby soliciting
consents (such solicitation being referred to herein as the Consent Solicitation) of Holders (as
defined below) as of the Record Date (as defined below) of each of the series of Notes (as defined
below) listed above. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings
set forth in the respective Indentures (as defined below).
For each series of Notes, the purpose of the Consent Solicitation is to obtain waivers
(collectively, the Proposed Waivers) to and including the Waiver Expiration Date (as defined
below) of each of the following:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes
from the failure by Amkor to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
SEC) prior to the applicable deadline specified in the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and to deliver to the Trustee and the Holders of
that particular series of Notes a copy of, any report or other information as it would
be required to file with the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
(including, without limitation, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2006 (the Form 10-Q)) and any related notices or reports
(collectively, the SEC Reports), including, without limitation, any potential Default
or Event of Default that may have occurred or may occur as a result of Amkors failure
to comply with Section 4.02 or 4.03 of the Indenture; |
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, the other series of
Notes or any series of High Yield Notes (as defined below)) in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $450,000,000; and |
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any Termination of Trading and any and all Defaults or Events of Default, and the
consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing
that particular series of Notes as a result of Amkors common stock ceasing to be either
listed for trading on a United States national securities exchange or approved for
trading on an established automated over-the-counter trading market in the United
States, as a result of Amkors failure to comply with Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule
4310(c)(14) (also referred to herein as the Termination of Trading Waiver). |
The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
In this Consent Solicitation Statement, the term Record Date means 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on August 15, 2006, and the term Holder with respect to a particular series of Notes means
each person shown on the records of the registrar for that particular series of Notes as a
registered holder as of the Record Date or a Participant (as defined below). See Important
Information Regarding Consent Delivery below.
As used herein, Waiver Expiration Date means (a) for all the Proposed Waivers, except the
Termination of Trading Waiver, (i) December 31, 2006, which is the Initial Waiver Expiration Date,
if Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii)
March 31, 2007, which is the Outside Waiver Expiration Date, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to
extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New
York City time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (b) for the
Termination of Trading Waiver only, (i) March 1, 2007, if Amkor does not, in its discretion,
elect to the extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) May 30, 2007, if Amkor, in its
discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
The Solicitation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Jefferies & Company
September 14, 2006
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONSENT FEES
The obligations of Amkor to accept for payment any validly delivered (and not properly
revoked) consents from, and to pay any Consent Fee (as defined below) to, Holders of a particular
series of Notes are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions described
under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below.
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents (as defined below) for
that particular series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series
of Notes, and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes, subject to the terms of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the Letter of Consent and
the satisfaction of the General Conditions (as defined below), we will, promptly after the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes, pay to the Holders of that particular series of Notes
from whom properly executed and completed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent
(as defined below) for that particular series of Notes prior to the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes (such Holders, the Consenting Holders):
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whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC, a
consent fee (the Initial Consent Fee) in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro
rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Initial
Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series of Notes; and |
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in addition, if the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have not been filed with the SEC
on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed
Waivers have become effective for each series of Notes and each series of High Yield
Notes, a consent fee (the Additional Consent Fee) in cash equal to that Consenting
Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the
caption Additional Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series of Notes. |
In addition, if we have not filed the SEC Reports with the SEC on or prior to December 31,
2006 (the Initial Waiver Expiration Date), we may elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration
Date to March 31, 2007 (the Outside Waiver Expiration Date) and pay the Consenting Holders in
cash an additional consent fee (the Extension Consent Fee; and the Initial Consent Fee, the
Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is paid) and the Extension Consent Fee (to the
extent that any is paid), collectively, the Consent Fee), which Extension Consent Fee, if paid,
would be equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the
table below under the caption Extension Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series
of Notes. If Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, the Waiver Expiration Date
for the Termination of Trading Waiver would be automatically extended from March 1, 2007 to May 30,
2007.
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Title of Securities |
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Consent Fee |
2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011
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190,000 |
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285,000 |
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475,000 |
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5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007
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142,422 |
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213,633 |
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356,055 |
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, a Consenting Holders pro rata share is equal to
the quotient (expressed as a percentage) determined by dividing (x) the aggregate principal amount
of that particular series of Notes for which that Consenting Holder has validly delivered prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and not properly revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, consents, by (y) the aggregate principal amount
of all outstanding Notes of that particular series for which consents to the Proposed Waivers are
validly delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and not properly
revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes.
The dollar amounts of the Initial Consent Fee, the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee set forth in the table above were determined based on a fee of 10 basis points, 15
basis points and 25 basis points, respectively, of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding
Notes, assuming that all of the holders of a particular series of Notes validly deliver prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and do not revoke prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes) their consents. If fewer than all of the holders of a
particular series of Notes so validly deliver (and do not revoke) consents, then the Initial
Consent Fee, Additional Consent Fee
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and the Extension Consent Fee paid per $1,000 principal amount of that particular series of
Notes (in each case to the extent that any such Consent Fee is paid) would be greater.
As used herein, Notes means the following: (i) 2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2011 (CUSIP No. 031652AX8) (the 2.50% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture,
dated as of May 26, 2006 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 2.50% Notes
Indenture), by and between Amkor and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (U.S. Bank or
the Trustee); and (ii) 5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (CUSIP No. 031652AH3) (the 5%
Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2000 (as amended or
supplemented from time to time, the 5% Notes Indenture and, together with the 2.50% Notes
Indenture, the Indentures and, each, an Indenture), by and between Amkor and U.S. Bank, as
trustee.
Amkor is concurrently conducting consent solicitations with respect to its High Yield Notes to
obtain waivers similar to the Proposed Waivers (excluding the Termination of Trading Waiver) and to
obtain an additional waiver of the application of the restricted payments covenant of the indenture
governing that particular series of High Yield Notes to the payment of any consent fee to the
holders of any series of High Yield Notes or Notes that are subordinated to that particular series
of High Yield Notes. As used herein, High Yield Notes means the following: (i) 9.25% Senior
Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No. 031652AW0) (the 9.25% Notes due 2016), issued and outstanding under the
Indenture, dated as of May 26, 2006 (as amended or supplemented from time to time), by and among
Amkor, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank; and (ii) 7?% Senior Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No.
031652AT7) (the 7?% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of March 12,
2004 (as amended or supplemented from time to time), by and among Amkor, the guarantors party
thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee; (iii) 7.75% Senior Notes due 2013
(CUSIP No. 031652AQ3) (the 7.75% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of
May 8, 2003 (as amended or supplemented from time to time), by and among Amkor, the guarantors
party thereto and U.S. Bank; (iv) 9.25% Senior Notes due 2008 (CUSIP No. 031652AM2) (the 9.25%
Notes due 2008), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of February 20, 2001 (as
amended or supplemented from time to time), by and among Amkor, the guarantors party thereto and
U.S. Bank; and (v) 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP No. 031652AE0) (the 10.5%
Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of May 13, 1999 (as amended or
supplemented from time to time), by and among Amkor, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
The transfer of Notes after the Record Date will not have the effect of revoking any consent
theretofore given by a Holder with respect to such Notes, and each properly completed and executed
Letter of Consent will be counted notwithstanding any transfer of the Notes to which that Letter of
Consent relates, unless the procedure for revoking consents described herein and in the Letter of
Consent is satisfied with respect to that Letter of Consent.
The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount (the Requisite Consents) of that series of
Notes outstanding and not owned by Amkor or by any person directly or indirectly controlling or
controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with Amkor (the Outstanding Notes). The
Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes shall become effective (the date the Proposed
Waivers for a particular series of Notes become effective, the Effective Date) only upon receipt
by the Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite Consents to
the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not properly
revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could be prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee for that particular series of Notes
described under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been
satisfied or waived, including (i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee, the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that series of Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective
for each series of Notes and each series of High Yield Notes, and (ii) in addition, in the case of
the Extension Consent Fee, only if Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the
Outside Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City
time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
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The aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Notes of each series of Notes is as set
forth in the first table on the cover page of this Consent Solicitation Statement under Principal
Amount Outstanding.
With respect to each series of Notes, only Holders of that particular series of Notes whose
properly executed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes, and who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in
the event the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and
all other applicable conditions to the payment of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived.
All other Holders of that particular series of Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent
Fee, but will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if and when they become effective with respect to
that particular series of Notes. With respect to each series of Notes, subject to the terms and
applicable conditions of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent,
Amkor will pay the Initial Consent Fee and any Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is
paid) to the Consenting Holders promptly following the later of the Effective Date and the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes, and, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the
Initial Waiver Expiration Date, Amkor will pay the Extension Consent Fee to the Consenting Holders
promptly following public announcement of such extension.
Holders are requested to read and consider carefully the information contained in this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent and to give their consent to the Proposed
Waivers by properly completing and executing the accompanying Letter of Consent in accordance with
the instructions set forth herein and therein and delivering it to the Tabulation Agent prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
With respect to each series of Notes, Amkor expressly reserves the right, in its discretion
and regardless of whether any of the conditions described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied, subject to applicable
law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes to (i) terminate
or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for any reason, (ii) waive
any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular series of Notes, (iii)
extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the terms of the Consent
Solicitation for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify the form or amount of the
consideration to be offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of
Notes; provided, however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or modified in a manner determined
by Amkor in good faith to constitute a material adverse change to the Holders, Amkor will promptly
disclose such amendment or modification in a manner it deems in good faith appropriate and will, if
appropriate, extend the Consent Solicitation for a period it deems in good faith adequate to permit
the Holders to deliver and/or revoke their consents. See The Consent SolicitationConsent Date;
Extensions; Amendment. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no Consent Fee will be
paid with respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are not received with
respect to that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the payment of that
Consent Fee have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that particular
series of Notes is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do not
otherwise become effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONSENT DELIVERY
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers
with respect to that particular series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder
of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee
to execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner. As of the Record
Date, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company
(DTC). For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized DTC participants
(Participants) set forth in the position listing of DTC as of the Record Date to execute Letters
of Consent as if they were the Holders of the Notes held of record in the name of DTC or the name
of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder shall be
deemed to include such Participants.
Holders who wish to consent to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes must
deliver, prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and not properly revoke
prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes), their properly completed and
executed Letters of Consent to the Tabulation Agent as set forth on the back cover page of this
Consent Solicitation Statement and in the Letter of Consent in accordance with the instructions set
forth herein and therein. Consents should not be delivered to Amkor, the Solicitation Agent, or
the Trustee. However, Amkor reserves the right to accept any consent received by Amkor, the
Solicitation Agent, or the Trustee. Under no circumstances should
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any person tender Notes to Amkor, the Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent, the Trustee or
any other party at any time.
No person has been authorized to give any information or make any representations other than
those contained or incorporated by reference herein or in the accompanying Letter of Consent and
other materials, and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon
as having been authorized by Amkor, the Trustee, the Solicitation Agent, the Tabulation Agent or
any other person. The statements made in this Consent Solicitation Statement are made as of the
date hereof, and the delivery of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the accompanying materials
shall not, under any circumstances, create any implication that the information contained herein is
correct after the date hereof.
Unless you are a Holder, please handle all matters with respect to the Consent Solicitation
through your nominee bank or broker through whom you hold an interest in the Notes. Questions
concerning the terms of the Consent Solicitation should be directed to either the Solicitation
Agent or the Tabulation Agent at the address or telephone numbers set forth on the back cover page
hereof. Requests for assistance in completing and delivering Letters of Consent or requests for
additional copies of this Consent Solicitation Statement, the Letter of Consent or other related
documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent at the address or telephone number set forth
on the back cover page hereof.
The Consent Solicitation is not being made to, and Letters of Consent will not be accepted
from or on behalf of, Holders in any jurisdiction in which the making of the Consent Solicitation
or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. However,
Amkor may in its discretion take such action as it may deem necessary to make the Consent
Solicitation in any such jurisdiction and to extend the Consent Solicitation to Holders in such
jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Consent
Solicitation to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Consent Solicitation will be deemed to
be made on behalf of Amkor by the Solicitation Agent or one or more registered brokers or dealers
that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
Recipients of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the accompanying materials should not
construe the contents hereof or thereof as legal, business or tax advice. Each recipient should
consult its own attorney, business advisor and tax advisor as to legal, business, tax and related
matters concerning the Consent Solicitation.
This Consent Solicitation Statement has not been filed with or reviewed by the SEC or any
state securities commission, nor has any such commission passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of
this Consent Solicitation Statement, the Letter of Consent or any of the other documents delivered
herewith.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET |
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INFORMATION ABOUT AMKOR |
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BACKGROUND OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION |
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CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS |
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Effect of Proposed Waivers |
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Acceleration of Outstanding Indebtedness |
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Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements |
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Lack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor |
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THE PROPOSED WAIVERS |
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Proposed Waivers |
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Waiver Expiration Date |
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THE CONSENT SOLICITATION |
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Overview |
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Consent Fees |
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Record Date |
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Conditions to Payment of Consent Fees |
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Consent Date; Extensions; Amendment |
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Procedures for Consenting |
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Revocation of Consents |
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SOLICITATION AGENT AND TABULATION AGENT |
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Solicitation Agent |
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Information Agent and Tabulation Agent |
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Fees and Expenses |
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CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS |
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Tax Consequences to Consenting U.S. Holders |
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Tax Consequences to Consenting Non-U.S. Holders |
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Tax Considerations for Non-Consenting Holders |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET
This summary term sheet highlights certain material information in this Consent Solicitation Statement,
but does not describe all of the details of the Consent Solicitation to the same extent described in
this Consent Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent. The following summary is
qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent. You are urged to read these documents in
their entirety because they contain the full details of the Consent Solicitation.
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What is the Consent Solicitation?.
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For each series of Notes, Amkor is soliciting consents from the
Holders of that particular series of Notes to the Proposed
Waivers with respect to that particular series of Notes. The
Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes require for
effectiveness the consent of the Holders of a majority in
aggregate principal amount of that series of Notes outstanding
as of the Record Date and not owned by Amkor or by any person
directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under
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The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal.
Accordingly, a consent purporting to consent to only some of
the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a
consent by a Holder of a particular series of Notes will
constitute delivery of a consent to all of the Proposed Waivers
for that particular series of Notes. |
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What are the Proposed Waivers?.
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The Proposed Waivers with respect to a particular series of
Notes would waive, to and including the Waiver Expiration Date,
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the
consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may occur under
the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes from
the failure by Amkor to file with the SEC prior to the
applicable deadline specified in the Exchange Act, and to
deliver to the Trustee and the Holders of that particular
series of Notes a copy of, the SEC Reports, including, without
limitation, any potential Default or Event of Default that may
have occurred or may occur as a result of Amkors failure to
comply with Section 4.02 or 4.03 of the Indenture; |
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of
Notes as a result of the acceleration of any other Indebtedness
of Amkor (including, without limitation, the other series of
Notes or any series of High Yield Notes) in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000; and |
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any Termination of Trading and any and all Defaults or
Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may have
occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that
particular series of Notes as a result of Amkors common stock
ceasing to be either listed for trading on a United States
national securities exchange or approved for trading on an
established automated over-the-counter trading market in the
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Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) (also referred to herein
as the Termination of Trading Waiver).
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For a more detailed description of the Proposed Waivers, see
Background of the Consent Solicitation and The Proposed
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What is the Waiver Expiration Date?.
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The Waiver Expiration Date means (a) for all the Proposed
Waivers, except the Termination of Trading Waiver, (i) December
31, 2006, which is the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, if Amkor
does not, in its discretion, elect to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, and (ii) March 31, 2007, which is the Outside
Waiver Expiration Date, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to
extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public
announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on
the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date,
and (b) for the Termination of Trading Waiver only, (i) March
1, 2007, if Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect to the
extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) May 30,
2007, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the Initial
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When does the Consent Solicitation expire?.
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The Consent Solicitation for each series of Notes will expire
at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless
it is extended or earlier terminated for a particular series of
Notes (such time and date, as the same may be extended or
earlier terminated for a particular series of Notes, the
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What are the three types of Consent Fees?.
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, Holders of that
particular series of Notes who validly deliver consents prior
to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and do
not properly revoke such consents prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes, are eligible to receive
such Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in
the table below opposite the title of that particular series of
Notes, subject to the satisfaction or wavier of the conditions
to payment of that Consent Fee: |
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285,000 |
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142,422 |
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213,633 |
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356,055 |
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, a Consenting
Holders pro rata share is equal to the quotient (expressed as
a percentage) determined by dividing (x) the aggregate
principal amount of that particular series of Notes for which
that Consenting Holder has validly delivered prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and not
properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes, consents, by (y) the aggregate
principal amount of all outstanding Notes of that particular
series for which consents to the Proposed Waivers are validly
delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series
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Effective Date for that particular series of Notes. |
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What are the conditions to payment of the
Initial Consent Fee?
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with respect to each series of Notes, the obligation of Amkor
to pay the Initial Consent Fee with respect thereto is subject
to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions (the
General Conditions): |
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the Requisite Consents having been received prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and not
properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes); |
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Amkor having obtained all necessary consents and
waivers, if any, to the payment of the applicable Consent Fee
from (i) the requisite lenders under the Companys Loan and
Security Agreement dated as of November 28, 2005 and Second
Lien Credit Agreement dated as of October 27, 2004, and (ii)
the holders of each series of High Yield Notes and each other
series of Notes, in each case that are senior to that
particular series of Notes; and |
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the absence of any law or regulation, and the absence of any
injunction or action or other proceeding (pending or
threatened) that (in the case of any action or proceeding if
adversely determined) would make unlawful or invalid or enjoin
the implementation of the Proposed Waivers or the payment of
the applicable Consent Fee or that would question the legality
or validity thereof. |
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If the General Conditions have been satisfied or waived, the
Initial Consent Fee will be payable whether or not the SEC
Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior
to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed
with the SEC. |
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When will I get paid the Initial Consent Fee?.
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The Initial Consent Fee for a particular series of Notes will
be paid promptly following the later of the Effective Date and
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, assuming
all conditions to the payment of the Initial Consent Fee have
been satisfied or waived. |
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What are the conditions to payment of the
Additional Consent Fee?.
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In addition to the satisfaction or waiver of the General
Conditions, the obligation of Amkor to pay the Additional
Consent Fee with respect thereto is subject to (i) the SEC
Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior
to the Effective Date for that series of Notes not having been
filed with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes and (ii) the Proposed Waivers having
become effective for each other series of Notes and each series
of High Yield Notes ((i) and (ii), the Additional
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When will I get paid any Additional Consent
Fee (to the extent that any is paid)?.
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The Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is paid) for
a particular series of Notes will be paid promptly following
the later of the Effective Date and the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes, assuming all conditions to the
payment of the Additional Consent Fee have been satisfied or
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What is the Extension Consent Fee and what
are the conditions to payment of the
Extension Consent Fee?.
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If we have not filed the SEC Reports on or prior to December
31, 2006, we may elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration
Date to March 31, 2007 and pay the Consenting Holders in cash
an Extension Consent Fee. An Extension Consent Fee will be
payable only if Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date by public
announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on
the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date
and the General Conditions and the Additional Conditions have
been satisfied or waived. |
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When will I get paid the Extension Consent
Fee, if Amkor elects to extend the Initial
Waiver Expiration Date?.
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If we elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the
Outside Waiver Expiration Date, the Extension Consent Fee would
be paid promptly following the public announcement of the
extension of the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
If we elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, we
will make public announcement of that extension prior to 9:00
a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the
Initial Waiver Expiration Date. Without limiting the manner in
which we may choose to make such announcement, we will not,
unless otherwise required by law, have any obligation to
advertise or otherwise communicate any such announcement other
than by making a release to the Dow Jones News Service or such
other means of announcement as we deem appropriate. |
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When will the Proposed Waivers become
effective for a particular series of Notes if
the Requisite Consents are received for that
series of Notes?.
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The Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes shall
become effective only upon receipt by the Trustee of an
officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid
Requisite Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular
series of Notes have been received (and not properly revoked)
and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective
Date could be prior to the Consent Date for that particular
series of Notes. |
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Can the Consent Solicitation be extended, and
under what circumstances? .
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Yes. We expressly reserve the right to extend the Consent
Solicitation for any series of Notes at any time and for any
reason. Any extension of the Consent Solicitation by us for a
particular series of Notes will be followed by public
announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on
the next business day following the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes. Without limiting the manner in
which we may choose to make such announcement, we will not,
unless otherwise required by law, have any obligation to
advertise or otherwise communicate any such announcement other
than by making a release to the Dow Jones News Service or such
other means of announcement as we deem appropriate. |
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Can the Consent Solicitation be amended or
terminated, and under what circumstances?.
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Yes. We expressly reserve the right, subject to applicable law,
to terminate or withdraw the Consent Solicitation prior to the
Consent Date for any particular series of Notes, and otherwise
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of the Consent Solicitation for any particular
series of Notes in any respect. If the Consent Solicitation is
amended or modified in a manner determined by Amkor in good
faith to constitute a material adverse change to the Holders of
any particular series of Notes, Amkor will promptly disclose
such amendment or modification in a manner it deems in good
faith appropriate and will, if appropriate, extend the Consent
Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for a period
it deems in good faith to be adequate to permit the Holders
thereof to deliver and/or revoke their consents. |
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If I change my mind, can I revoke my consent?.
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Consents to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of
Notes that are delivered prior to the Effective Date may be
revoked at any time prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes. Consents delivered on or after the
Effective Date for a particular series of Notes (even if such
date is prior to the Consent Date) may not be revoked at any
time, unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated, withdrawn
or otherwise not completed for that particular series of Notes
without any consents being accepted for payment thereunder or
unless we are required by applicable law to permit such
revocation. |
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To be valid, a notice of revocation for a particular series of
Notes must (i) be in writing, (ii) contain the name of the
Holder and the aggregate principal amount and title of the
series of Notes to which it relates, (iii) either be signed in
the same manner as the original Letter of Consent or
accompanied by a duly executed proxy or other authorization (in
form satisfactory to Amkor) by the Holder, and (iv) be received
by the Tabulation Agent in accordance with the instructions
contained herein prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes. All revocations of consents must be
sent to the Tabulation Agent at its address set forth in the
Letter of Consent. |
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Are there United States federal income tax
implications if I deliver a consent?.
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Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for U.S. federal income
tax purposes as a fee paid to a Holder in consideration of such
Holders consent to the Proposed Waivers, in which case, a
Holder would recognize ordinary income in the amount of the
Consent Fee received. In addition, it is possible that,
depending on the amount of the Consent Fee and the time to
maturity as to each Note, the Proposed Waivers and the payment
of the Consent Fee may be treated as a deemed exchange for U.S.
federal income tax purposes with respect to Notes that are held
by Consenting Holders. |
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The adoption of the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the
Consent Fee with respect to the 2.50% Notes should not cause a
deemed exchange for U.S. federal income tax purposes with
respect to such Notes. |
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It is unclear as of the date hereof whether the adoption of the
Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with
respect to the 5% Notes would cause a deemed exchange for U.S.
federal income tax purposes with respect to such Notes that are
held by Consenting Holders. If there is a deemed exchange,
Amkor intends to take the position that, although not free from
doubt, the deemed exchange will constitute a tax-free
recapitalization for U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
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For a more detailed discussion of certain United States federal
income tax considerations relating to the Consent Solicitation,
see Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations. |
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Of whom may I ask questions about the Consent
Solicitation?.
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If you have questions about the Consent Solicitation, you may
contact the solicitation agent for the Consent Solicitation
(the Solicitation Agent), Jefferies & Company, Inc., whose
address and telephone number are set forth on the back cover of
this Consent Solicitation Statement. Holders may also contact
their broker-dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other
nominee for assistance concerning the Consent Solicitation. |
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Who is the Tabulation Agent? .
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Global Bondholder Services Corporation is serving as
Information Agent and Tabulation Agent (the Tabulation Agent)
in connection with the Consent Solicitation. Its address and
telephone numbers are set forth on the back cover of this
Consent Solicitation Statement. Requests for assistance in
completing and delivering Letters of Consents or requests for
additional copies of the Consent Solicitation Statement or the
Letter of Consent should be directed to the Tabulation Agent.
The executed Letter of Consent and any other documents required
by the Letter of Consent should be sent to the Tabulation
Agent, and not to Amkor, the Solicitation Agent or the Trustee. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT AMKOR
Amkor is one of the worlds largest subcontractors of semiconductor packaging (sometimes
referred to as assembly) and test services. Amkor pioneered the outsourcing of semiconductor
packaging and test services through a predecessor in 1968, and over the years has built a leading
position by:
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Providing a broad portfolio of packaging and test technologies and services, |
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Maintaining a leading role in the design and development of new package and test technologies, |
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Cultivating long-standing relationships with customers, including many of the
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Developing expertise in high-volume manufacturing processes to provide our services,
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Providing a broadly diversified operational scope, with production capabilities in
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Packaging and test are integral parts of the process of manufacturing semiconductor devices.
This process begins with silicon wafers and involves the fabrication of electronic circuitry into
complex patterns, creating large numbers of individual chips on the wafers. The fabricated wafers
are probed to ensure the individual devices meet design specifications. The packaging process
creates an electrical interconnect between the semiconductor chip and the system board through wire
bonding or bumping technologies. In packaging, individual chips are separated from the fabricated
semiconductor wafers, attached to a substrate and then encased in a protective material to provide
optimal electrical connectivity and thermal performance. The packaged chips are then tested using
sophisticated equipment to ensure that each packaged chip meets its design specifications.
Increasingly, packages are custom designed for specific chips and specific end-market applications.
Amkor is able to provide turnkey solutions including semiconductor wafer bumping, wafer probe,
wafer backgrind, package design, packaging, test and drop shipment services.
The semiconductors that Amkor packages and tests for its customers ultimately become
components in electronic systems used in communications, computing, consumer, industrial and
automotive applications. The outsourced semiconductor packaging and test market is very
competitive. Amkor also competes with the internal semiconductor packaging and test capabilities of
many of its customers.
BACKGROUND OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
Special Committee Review and Restatements
On July 26, 2006, Amkor announced that its board of directors had established a special
committee (the Special Committee), which is being assisted by independent outside legal counsel,
to review Amkors historical stock option grant practices. As a result, on August 9, 2006, Amkor
announced that it would not file the Form 10-Q by the filing deadline.
On August 16, 2006, Amkor announced that, although the review of the Special Committee was
ongoing, in the course of furnishing information to the Special Committee, Amkor had identified a
number of occasions on which the measurement date used for financial accounting and reporting
purposes for option awards granted to certain employees of Amkor was different from the actual
grant date. Under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees (APB 25) Amkor should have recorded compensation expense for the difference in the
values between these two dates, over their original vesting periods. In order to correct these
accounting errors, Amkor announced that it expects to record additional non-cash, stock-based
compensation expense related to these options in fiscal years 1998 through 2005 and the first
quarter of 2006. As a result, on August 15, 2006, Amkor concluded that the range of potential
adjustments resulting from Amkors internal review would likely be material to the most recent
financial statements and possibly to prior periods resulting in a restatement of Amkors previously
issued financial statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2005,
and Amkors Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Accordingly, these
financial statements should no longer be relied upon.
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Amkor intends to file its restated financial statements as soon as practicable. Amkor has not
completed its assessment of the amount or effect of any such adjustments. Any additional non-cash,
stock-based compensation expense would have the effect of decreasing income from operations, net
income, and net income per share (basic and diluted) in periods in which Amkor reported a profit,
and increasing loss from operations, net loss, and net loss per share in periods in which Amkor
reported a loss. Amkor may also be required to record income tax charges associated with increased
taxes arising from the adjustments and expects that expenses arising from the special committee
review, the restatement and related activities will be significant. In addition to assessing the
impact on its previously issued financial statements, management is assessing the impact of the
restatement on Amkors internal control over financial reporting as reported in Amkors Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and managements evaluation of the
effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures included in the annual report and Amkors
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods affected. If the restatement is determined to
represent a material weakness, management will conclude that Amkors internal control over
financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2005.
The Notes
On August 11, 2006, Amkor received a letter dated August 10, 2006 from U.S. Bank, as trustee
for the holders of the 9.25% Notes due 2016, 7.75% Notes, 9.25% Notes due 2008, 10.5% Notes, 5%
Notes, 6 1 / 4 % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2013, and 2.50% Notes,
stating that U.S. Bank had not received the financial statements for Amkors fiscal quarter ended
June 30, 2006 and that Amkor has 60 days from the date of the letter to file the Form 10-Q or it
will be considered an Event of Default under the indentures governing the above-listed notes.
On August 11, 2006, Amkor also received a letter dated August 11, 2006 from Wells Fargo, as
trustee for the 7 1/8% Notes stating that Amkor failed to file the Form 10-Q, demanding that Amkor
immediately file the Form 10-Q and indicating that unless Amkor files a Form 10-Q within 60 days
after the date of such letter, it will ripen into an Event of Default under the indenture
governing Amkors 7 1/8% Notes.
If an Event of Default were to occur under any of the Notes or High Yield Notes, the Trustee
or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of that particular series of Notes then
outstanding could attempt to declare all related unpaid principal and premium, if any, and accrued
interest on that particular series of Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable.
Listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market and Update Regarding SEC Investigation
On August 14, 2006, Amkor received a written Staff Determination notice from The Nasdaq Stock
Market stating Amkor is not in compliance with Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) because Amkor
has not timely filed the Form 10-Q, and that, therefore, Amkors securities are subject to
delisting. On August 21, 2006, Amkor appealed the Staffs delisting determination to the Nasdaq
Listing Qualifications Panel (Panel) and requested an oral hearing before the Panel. On August
24, 2006, the Nasdaq Staff confirmed that Amkors appeal had stayed the delisting action pending a
final written decision by the Panel. A hearing before the Panel is scheduled to occur on September
26, 2006. There can be no assurance that the Panel will grant Amkors request for continued
listing.
As previously disclosed, Amkor is the subject of an SEC investigation concerning matters
unrelated to its historical stock option practices. In July 2006, the Board of Directors
established a special committee to review Amkors historical stock option practices and informed
the SEC of these efforts. The SEC has recently informed Amkor that it is expanding the scope of
its investigation and has requested that Amkor provide documentation related to our historical
stock option practices. Amkor intends to continue to cooperate with the SEC.
CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS
In deciding whether to deliver a consent, each Holder should consider carefully, in addition
to the information set forth above under Background of the Consent Solicitation and the other
information contained or incorporated by reference in this Consent Solicitation Statement and in
the Letter of Consent, the matters discussed below:
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Effect of Proposed Waivers
If the Proposed Waivers become effective for a particular series of Notes, the Proposed
Waivers will be binding on all Holders of that particular series of Notes and their transferees,
regardless of whether such Holders consented to the Proposed Waivers. The Proposed Waivers could
adversely affect the market price of the Notes or otherwise be adverse to the interests of the
Holders.
In addition, if the Proposed Waivers become effective for a particular series of Notes, any
and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may
occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes from the failure by Amkor to
file with the SEC on or prior to the applicable deadline specified in the Exchange Act, and deliver
to the Trustee and the Holders of that particular series of Notes a copy of, the SEC Reports or
that may occur as a result of the acceleration of any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including,
without limitation, the other series of Notes or any series of High Yield Notes) in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $440,000,000, would be cured and waived. As a result, the Trustee
and the Holders of that particular series of Notes would not be able to accelerate such Notes as a
result of any such waived Event of Default, and Amkor may be able to make payments on subordinated
debt that otherwise would be prohibited if the Proposed Waivers had not become effective.
Amkor also is soliciting the Termination of Trading Waiver. If the Termination of Trading
Waiver becomes effective for a particular series of Notes, Amkor will not be required to make an
offer to repurchase such Notes under Section 4.06 of the applicable Indenture as a result of any
Termination of Trading that might otherwise occur as a result of Amkors common stock ceasing to be
listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
Acceleration of Outstanding Indebtedness
If the Proposed Waivers do not become effective with respect to any series of Notes and we
fail to file the SEC Reports with the SEC and deliver to the Trustee and the Holders of a
particular series of Notes by the end of the cure period specified in the Indentures, then,
assuming an Event of Default has occurred under the Indentures, for each series of Notes, the
applicable Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of that particular
series of Notes then outstanding could attempt to declare all related unpaid principal and premium,
if any, and accrued interest on that particular series of Notes then outstanding to be immediately
due and payable. All of the Notes and all of the High Yield Notes could be accelerated if the
Proposed Waivers do not become effective with respect to any series of Notes or High Yield Notes
and we fail to file the SEC Reports with the SEC and deliver copies thereof to the Trustee and the
Holders of any particular series of Notes by the end of the cure period specified in the
Indentures, assuming an Event of Default has occurred under the Indentures. If any of the Notes
are accelerated, other outstanding debt also may be accelerated.
Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements
The restatement of our prior period financial statements may cause us to become subject to
regulatory action or civil litigation, which could require us to pay fines or other penalties,
settlements or damages and could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity. We could also become subject to further ratings downgrades and
negative publicity as a result of the restatements or the matters giving rise to the restatements.
See Background of the Consent Solicitation Special Committee Review and Restatements.
Lack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor
As described above, we have not yet filed the Form 10-Q or our restated financial statements.
Until such information is filed, there will be limited public information available concerning our
results of operations and financial condition. Accordingly, Amkors previously issued financial
statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2005 and Amkors
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 should no longer be relied on
and are being restated. The absence of more recent financial information may have a number of
adverse effects on us and the Notes, including, possibly, a decrease in the market price of the
Notes, a decrease in the price of our common stock into which the Notes are convertible, and an
increase in the volatility of such prices.
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THE PROPOSED WAIVERS
Proposed Waivers
We are soliciting the Proposed Waivers with respect to each series of Notes. With respect to
a particular series of Notes, if the Proposed Waivers with respect to that particular series of
Notes become effective, they would waive each of the following with respect to that particular
series of Notes to and including the Waiver Expiration Date:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of
Notes from the failure by Amkor to file with the SEC prior to the applicable deadline
specified in the Exchange Act, and to deliver to the Trustee and the Holders of that
particular series of Notes a copy of the SEC Reports, including, without limitation,
any potential Default or Event of Default that may have occurred or may occur as a
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, any other series of
Notes or any series of High Yield Notes) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
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any Termination of Trading and any and all Defaults or Events of Default, and the
consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing
that particular series of Notes as a result of Amkors common stock ceasing to be
either listed for trading on a United States national securities exchange or approved
for trading on an established automated over-the-counter trading market in the United
States, as a result of Amkors failure to comply with Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule
4310(c)(14) (also referred to herein as the Termination of Trading Waiver). |
The Proposed Waivers are set forth in the Letter of Consent delivered herewith. Copies of the
Letter of Consent and each Indenture are available upon request to the Tabulation Agent.
The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Outstanding Notes of that series. The
Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes shall become effective for that particular series of
Notes only upon receipt by the Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid
Requisite Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received
(and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could
be prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. In determining whether the
Requisite Consents have been received with respect to a particular series of Notes, Notes owned by
Amkor, or by any person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or
indirect common control with Amkor, shall be considered as though not outstanding.
The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been satisfied or waived, including
(i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee, the SEC Reports
required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that series of
Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each
series of High Yield Notes, and (ii) in addition, in the case of the Extension Consent Fee, only if
Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date by
public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after
the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
All statements herein regarding the substance of any provision of the Proposed Waivers and the
Indentures are qualified by reference to the applicable Indenture.
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Amkor is concurrently conducting consent solicitations with respect to its High Yield Notes to
obtain waivers similar to the Proposed Waivers (excluding the Termination of Trading Waiver) and to
obtain an additional waiver of the application of the restricted payments covenant of the indenture
governing that particular series of High Yield Notes to the payment of any consent fee to the
holders of any series of High Yield Notes or Notes that are subordinated to that particular series
of High Yield Notes.
Waiver Expiration Date
The Waiver Expiration Date means (a) for all the Proposed Waivers, except the Termination of
Trading Waiver, (i) December 31, 2006, if Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect to extend the
Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) March 31, 2007, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to
extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New
York City time, on the next business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (b) for the
Termination of Trading Waiver only, (i) March 1, 2007, if Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect
to the extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii) May 30, 2007, if Amkor, in its
discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
Without limiting the manner in which we may choose to make any announcement of the extension
of the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, we will not, unless otherwise required by law, have any
obligation to advertise or otherwise communicate any such announcement other than by making a
release to the Dow Jones News Service or such other means of announcement as we deem appropriate.
Even if the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to a particular series of Notes,
the Proposed Waivers would not be effective with respect to any Default or Event of Default under
the Indenture governing that particular series of Notes that is continuing after the close of
business on the Waiver Expiration Date.
THE CONSENT SOLICITATION
Holders are requested to read and consider carefully the information contained in this Consent
Solicitation Statement and the related Letter of Consent and to give their consent to the Proposed
Waivers by properly completing and executing the accompanying Letter of Consent in accordance with
the instructions set forth herein and therein prior to the Consent Date for that particular series
of Notes.
Overview
The Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for effectiveness the consent of the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Notes of that series. The
Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes shall become effective only upon receipt by the
Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite Consents to the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not properly revoked)
and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could be prior to the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes. In determining whether the Requisite Consents have been
received with respect to a particular series of Notes, Notes owned by Amkor, or by any person
directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with
Amkor, shall be considered as though not outstanding.
The Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal. Accordingly, a consent purporting
to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be valid, and the delivery of a consent by
a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute delivery of a consent to all of the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
A particular Consent Fee will be payable with respect to a particular series of Notes when all
conditions applicable to the payment of that Consent Fee described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below have been satisfied or waived, including
(i) in the case of the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee, the SEC Reports
required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that series of
Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes and the Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each
series of High Yield Notes, and (ii) in addition, in the case of the Extension Consent Fee, only if
Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date by
public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after
the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
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If the Proposed Waivers become effective, they will be binding on all Holders and their
transferees, regardless of whether such Holders have consented to the Proposed Waivers.
Failure to deliver a Letter of Consent will have the same effect as if a Holder had chosen not
to consent to the Proposed Waivers. Amkor will provide notice to Holders of receipt of the
Requisite Consents (if the Requisite Consents have been received) on or after the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes.
The delivery of a Letter of Consent will not affect a Holders right to sell or transfer the
Notes. If a Holder delivers a Letter of Consent and subsequently transfers its Notes prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, any payment of the Consent Fee pursuant to the
Consent Solicitation with respect to such Notes will be made to such Holder, unless the consent
with respect to such Notes has been properly revoked at any time prior to the Effective Date for
that particular series of Notes (which may occur prior to the Consent Date for that particular
series of Notes).
Beneficial owners of the Notes who wish to deliver a consent to the Proposed Waivers, and
whose Notes are held, as of the Record Date, in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank,
trust company or other nominee institution must contact such nominee promptly and instruct such
nominee, as the actual Holder of such Notes, to execute promptly and deliver a Letter of Consent on
behalf of the beneficial owner prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes.
None of Amkor, the Trustee, the Solicitation Agent, the Tabulation Agent or any of their
respective affiliates is making any recommendation in connection with the Consent Solicitation.
Consent Fees
The obligations of Amkor to accept for payment any validly delivered (and not properly
revoked) consents from, and to pay any Consent Fee to, Holders of a particular series of Notes are
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions described under The Consent
SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees below.
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents for that particular
series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and are
not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, subject to
the terms and the applicable conditions of this Consent Solicitation Statement and the Letter of
Consent, we will, promptly after the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, pay to the
Holders of that particular series of Notes from whom properly executed and completed Letters of
Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent for that particular series of Notes prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes:
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whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC, an
Initial Consent Fee in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the
dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Initial Consent Fee
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in addition, if the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or
prior to the Effective Date for that series of Notes have not been filed with the SEC
on or prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes and the Proposed
Waivers have become effective for each series of Notes and each series of High Yield
Notes, an Additional Consent Fee in cash equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata
share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below under the caption Additional
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In addition, if we have not filed the SEC Reports with the SEC on or prior to December 31,
2006, we may elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date to March 31, 2007 and pay the
Consenting Holders in cash an Extension Consent Fee, which Extension Consent Fee, if paid, would be
equal to that Consenting Holders pro rata share of the dollar amount set forth in the table below
under the caption Extension Consent Fee opposite the title of that particular series of Notes.
If Amkor elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, the Waiver Expiration Date for the
Termination of Trading Waiver would be automatically extended from March 1, 2007 to May 30, 2007.
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With respect to a particular series of Notes, a Consenting Holders pro rata share is equal to
the quotient (expressed as a percentage) determined by dividing (x) the aggregate principal amount
of that particular series of Notes for which that Consenting Holder has validly delivered prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and not properly revoked prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, consents, by (y) the aggregate principal amount
of all outstanding Notes of that particular series for which consents to the Proposed Waivers are
validly delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and not properly
revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes.
The dollar amounts of the Initial Consent Fee, the Additional Consent Fee and the Extension
Consent Fee set forth in the table above were determined based on a fee of 10 basis points, 15
basis points and 25 basis points, respectively, of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding
Notes, assuming that all of the holders of a particular series of Notes validly deliver prior to
the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes (and do not revoke prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes) their consents. If less than all of the holders of a
particular series of Notes so validly deliver (and do not revoke) consents, then the Initial
Consent Fee, Additional Consent Fee and the Extension Consent Fee paid per $1,000 principal amount
of that particular series of Notes (in each case to the extent that any such Consent Fee is paid)
would be greater.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes whose properly executed Letters of Consent are
received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and
who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in the event the Proposed Waivers become
effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and all other conditions to the payment
of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived. All other Holders of that particular series of
Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent Fee, but will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if
they become effective. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no Consent Fee will be paid
with respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are not received with
respect to that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the payment of that
Consent Fee have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that particular
series of Notes is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do not
otherwise become effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
Record Date
The Record Date for the determination of Holders eligible to give consents pursuant to the
Consent Solicitation is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2006. This Consent
Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent are being sent to all Holders. Amkor
reserves the right, within the terms of each Indenture and the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, to establish from time to time any new date as the Record Date and, thereupon, any such
new date will be deemed to be the Record Date for purposes of the Consent Solicitation. The
transfer of Notes after the Record Date will not have the effect of revoking any consent
theretofore validly given by a Holder, and each properly completed and executed Letter of Consent
will be counted notwithstanding any subsequent transfer of the Notes to which such Letter of
Consent relates, unless the procedure for validly revoking consents described herein and in the
Letter of Consent is satisfied with respect to that Letter of Consent.
Conditions to Payment of Consent Fees
General Conditions
With respect to each series of Notes, the obligations of Amkor to accept Letters of Consent
validly executed and delivered prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes that
have not been properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, and
to pay any Initial Consent Fee, any Additional Consent Fee or any
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Extension Consent Fee with respect thereto, are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions (the
General Conditions):
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the Requisite Consents having been received prior to the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes (and not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for
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Amkor having obtained all necessary consents and waivers, if any, to the payment of
the applicable Consent Fee from (i) the requisite lenders under the Companys Loan and
Security Agreement dated as of November 28, 2005 and Second Lien Credit Agreement dated
as of October 27, 2004, and (ii) the holders of each series of High Yield Notes and
each other series of Notes, in each case that are senior to that particular series of
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the absence of any law or regulation, and the absence of any injunction or action or
other proceeding (pending or threatened) that (in the case of any action or proceeding
if adversely determined) would make unlawful or invalid or enjoin the implementation of
the Proposed Waivers or the payment of the applicable Consent Fee or that would
question the legality or validity thereof. |
If the General Conditions have been satisfied or waived, the Initial Consent Fee will be
payable whether or not the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to
the Effective Date for that series of Notes have been filed with the SEC.
Additional Conditions to Payment of Additional Consent Fee
In addition to the satisfaction or waiver of the General Conditions, with respect to each
series of Notes, the obligation of Amkor to pay the Additional Consent Fee with respect thereto is
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions (the Additional Conditions):
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the SEC Reports required to be filed by Amkor with the SEC on or prior to the
Effective Date for that series of Notes not having been filed with the SEC on or prior
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Proposed Waivers having become effective for each series of Notes and each series of
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Additional Condition to Payment of Extension Consent Fee
In addition to the satisfaction or waiver of the General Conditions and the Additional
Conditions, with respect to each series of Notes, the obligation of Amkor to pay any Extension
Consent Fee with respect thereto is subject to Amkor electing to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date to the Outside Waiver Expiration Date, which Amkor may elect in its discretion, and
making public announcement of that extension prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next
business day after the Initial Waiver Expiration Date.
If any of the General Conditions or the Additional Conditions are not satisfied prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, Amkor may, without giving any notice, allow the
Consent Solicitation to lapse or extend the solicitation period and continue soliciting consents in
the Consent Solicitation. Subject to applicable law, the Consent Solicitation may be terminated or
withdrawn at any time prior to the Effective Date for any reason, in which case any Letters of
Consent previously delivered by Holders will be voided and no Consent Fee will be paid.
Furthermore, Amkor may waive at any time any condition to the payment of any Consent Fee with
respect to any or all series of Notes.
Consent Date; Extensions; Amendment
The term Consent Date for a particular series of Notes means 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
on September 29, 2006, unless Amkor extends the period during which the Consent Solicitation is
open for that particular series of Notes, in which case the term Consent Date means the latest
time and date to which the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes is extended, or
unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated or withdrawn for that particular series of Notes. To
extend the Consent Date for a particular series of Notes, Amkor will notify the Tabulation Agent in
writing or orally of any extension and will make a public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m.,
New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes. Amkor may extend the Consent Solicitation
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on a daily basis or for such
specified period of time as it determines. Failure by any Holder or beneficial owner of Notes to
be so notified will not affect the extension of the Consent Solicitation.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement,
Amkor expressly reserves the right to terminate the Consent Solicitation at any time prior to the
Effective Date with respect to any series of Notes and effect the Proposed Waivers with respect
thereto in the event that the Requisite Consents have been received with respect to that particular
series of Notes and the General Conditions described under The Consent SolicitationConditions to
Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied or waived by Amkor in its discretion.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Consent Solicitation Statement,
Amkor expressly reserves the right, regardless of whether any of the conditions described under
The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied, subject to
applicable law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes to (i)
terminate or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for any reason,
(ii) waive any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular series of
Notes, (iii) extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the terms of
the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify the form or amount of
the consideration to be offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of
Notes; provided, however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or modified in a manner determined
by Amkor in good faith to constitute a material adverse change to the Holders, Amkor will promptly
disclose such amendment or modification in a manner it deems in good faith appropriate and will, if
appropriate, extend the Consent Solicitation for a period it deems in good faith adequate to permit
the Holders to deliver and/or revoke their consents..
Procedures for Consenting
All Letters of Consent that are properly executed and received by the Tabulation Agent prior
to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes and not timely revoked will be given effect
in accordance with the specifications therein.
Holders who desire to act with respect to the Proposed Waivers should so indicate by
completing, signing and dating the accompanying Letter of Consent included herewith and delivering
it to the Tabulation Agent at the address set forth in the Letter of Consent, in accordance with
the instructions contained herein and therein. Signatures must be guaranteed in accordance with
paragraph 6 of the instructions in the Letter of Consent, except as otherwise indicated in such
paragraph. Letters of Consent should not be delivered to Amkor, the Trustee or the Solicitation
Agent. However, Amkor reserves the right to accept any Letters of Consent received by Amkor, the
Trustee or the Solicitation Agent.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers
with respect to that series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such
Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee to
execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner. As of the date of this
Consent Solicitation Statement, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC.
For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized Participants set forth in the position
listing of DTC as of the Record Date to execute Letters of Consent as if they were the Holders of
the Notes held of record in the name of DTC or the name of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes
of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder shall be deemed to include such Participants.
The Letter of Consent must be executed in exactly the same manner as the name of the Holder
appears on the Notes. An authorized Participant must execute the Letter of Consent exactly as its
name appears on DTCs position listing as of the Record Date. If the Notes are held of record by
two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign the Letter of Consent. If a signature is by a
trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other
Holder acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person should so indicate when
signing and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to Amkor of such persons authority to so act.
If the Notes are registered in different names, separate Letters of Consent must be executed
covering each form of registration. If a Letter of Consent is executed by a person other than the
Holder, then such person must have been authorized by proxy or in some other manner acceptable to
Amkor to execute the Letter of Consent on behalf of the Holder. Any beneficial owner of the Notes
who is not a Holder of record of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder of
record or such Holders assignee or nominee to execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on behalf of
such beneficial owner.
If a consent relates to fewer than all the Notes held of record as of the Record Date by the
Holder providing such consent, such Holder must indicate on the Letter of Consent the aggregate
dollar amount (in integral multiples of $1,000
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principal amount) of such Notes to which the consent relates. Otherwise, the consent will be deemed to relate to all such Notes.
A Holder must complete, sign and date the Letter of Consent (or a photocopy or facsimile
thereof) for such Holders Notes and deliver such Letter of Consent to the Tabulation Agent by
mail, first-class postage prepaid, hand delivery, overnight courier or by facsimile transmission at
the address or facsimile number of the Tabulation Agent set forth on the back cover page hereof.
Delivery of Letters of Consent should be made sufficiently in advance of the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes to assure that the Letter of Consent is received prior to the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes.
Amkor reserves the right to receive Letters of Consent by any other reasonable means or in any
form that reasonably evidences the giving of a consent.
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance
of consents and revocations of consents will be resolved by Amkor whose determinations will be
binding. Amkor reserves the absolute right to reject any or all consents and revocations that are
not in proper form or the acceptance of which could, in the opinion of Amkors counsel, be
unlawful. Amkor also reserves the right to waive any irregularities in connection with deliveries,
which Amkor may, but is not obligated to, require to be cured within such time as Amkor determines.
None of Amkor, the Trustee, the Tabulation Agent, the Solicitation Agent or any other person shall
have any duty to give notification of any such irregularities or waiver, nor shall any of them
incur any liability for failure to give such notification. Deliveries of Letters of Consent or
notices of revocation will not be deemed to have been made until such irregularities have been
cured or waived. Amkors interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation
(including this Consent Solicitation Statement and the accompanying Letter of Consent and the
instructions hereto and thereto) will be final and binding on all parties.
Revocation of Consents
Consents to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes that are delivered prior to
the Effective Date may be revoked at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular
series of Notes. Consents delivered on and after the Effective Date for a particular series of
Notes (even if such date is prior to the Consent Date) may not be revoked at any time, unless the
Consent Solicitation is terminated, withdrawn or otherwise not completed for that particular series
of Notes without any consents being accepted for payment thereunder or unless we are required by
applicable law to permit such revocation.
To be valid, a notice of revocation must (i) be in writing, (ii) contain the name of the
Holder and the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to which it relates, (iii) either be signed
in the same manner as the original Letter of Consent or accompanied by a duly executed proxy or
other authorization (in form satisfactory to Amkor) by the Holder, and (iv) be received by the
Tabulation Agent in accordance with the instructions contained herein prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes. All revocations of consents must be sent to the Tabulation
Agent at its address set forth in the Letter of Consent.
All properly completed and executed Letters of Consent received prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes will be counted, notwithstanding any transfer of any Notes to which
such Letter of Consent relates, unless Amkor receives from a Holder (or a subsequent holder that
has received a proxy from the relevant Holder) a written notice of revocation or a changed Letter
of Consent bearing a date later than the date of the prior Letter of Consent at any time prior to
the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes (which may occur prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes). Any notice of revocation received on or after the Effective
Date for that particular series of Notes will not be effective, even if received prior to the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. A consent to the Proposed Waivers by a Holder
will bind the Holder and every subsequent holder of such Notes or portion of such Notes, even if
notation of the consent is not made on such Notes.
A transfer of Notes after the Record Date must be accompanied by a duly executed proxy from
the relevant Holder if the subsequent transferee is to have revocation rights with respect to a
consent to the Proposed Waivers given by a Holder.
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SOLICITATION AGENT AND TABULATION AGENT
Solicitation Agent
Amkor has retained Jefferies & Company, Inc. as Solicitation Agent with respect to the Consent
Solicitation. The Solicitation Agent will solicit consents and will receive a customary fee for
such services and reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including the reasonable
fees and expenses of their counsel, incurred in connection with rendering such services. Amkor has
agreed to indemnify the Solicitation Agent against certain liabilities and expenses, including
liabilities under securities laws, in connection with the Consent Solicitation.
Information Agent and Tabulation Agent
Amkor has retained Global Bondholder Services Corporation as Information Agent and Tabulation
Agent (the Tabulation Agent) with respect to the Consent Solicitation. For the services of the
Tabulation Agent, Amkor has agreed to pay reasonable and customary fees and to reimburse the
Tabulation Agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with rendering
such services.
Request for assistance in completing and delivering letters of consents or requests for
additional copies of the Consent Solicitation Statement or the Letter of Consent should be directed
to the Tabulation Agent at its address and telephone number set forth on the back cover page
hereof. The executed Letter of Consent and any other documents required by the Letter of Consent
should be sent to the Tabulation Agent at the address set forth in the Letter of Consent, and not
to Amkor, the Trustee or the Solicitation Agent.
Questions with respect to the terms of the Consent Solicitation should be directed to any of
the Solicitation Agent or the Tabulation Agent in accordance with its contact information set forth
on the back cover page of this Consent Solicitation Statement.
Fees and Expenses
Amkor will bear the costs of the Consent Solicitation and will reimburse the Trustees for the
reasonable and customary expenses that the Trustees incur in connection with the Consent
Solicitation. Amkor will also reimburse banks, trust companies, securities dealers, nominees,
custodians and fiduciaries (other than the Solicitation Agent and the Tabulation Agent) for their
reasonable and customary expenses in forwarding this Consent Solicitation Statement, the
accompanying Letter of Consent and other materials to beneficial owners of the Notes.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following summary describes certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
Consent Solicitation, the Proposed Waivers and the receipt of the Consent Fee. This discussion is
based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), existing and proposed Treasury
regulations and judicial and administrative rulings as in effect and existing on the date hereof,
all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect.
Amkor has not sought any rulings from the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) with respect to the
statements made and positions taken in this summary. Therefore, there is no assurance that the IRS
would not assert a position contrary to the positions stated below, or that a court would not agree
with any such assertion. Furthermore, no opinion of counsel has been or will be rendered with
respect to the tax consequences of the Consent Solicitation, the Proposed Waivers and/or the
receipt of the Consent Fee.
This summary does not discuss any aspects of state, local, estate, gift or foreign tax laws,
and it applies only to Notes that are held as capital assets (within the meaning of Section 1221 of
the Code). This discussion does not describe all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to
Holders in light of their particular circumstances or to Holders subject to special rules, such as:
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Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors with regard to the application of the U.S.
federal income tax laws to their particular situations as well as any tax consequences arising
under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction.
Tax Consequences to Consenting U.S. Holders
As used herein, the term U.S. Holder means a beneficial owner of a Note for U.S. federal
income tax purposes that is:
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a trust that (a) is subject to primary supervision by a court within the United
States and with respect to which one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control
all substantial decisions, or (b) has made a valid election under applicable Treasury
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Special rules, not discussed in this summary, may apply to persons holding Notes through
entities treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Such persons should consult
their own tax advisors with respect to these rules.
Debt Modification Rules
Generally, the modification of a debt instrument (including a change in the yield) will be
treated as a deemed exchange of an old debt instrument for a new debt instrument for U.S.
federal income tax purposes if such modification is significant within the meaning of the
Treasury regulations promulgated under Section 1001 of the Code (the Reissuance Regulations).
Such a deemed exchange would be a taxable event unless a non-recognition provision of the Code were
to apply. Under the Reissuance Regulations, the modification of a debt instrument is significant
if, based on all the facts and circumstances and taking into account all modifications of the debt
instrument collectively, the legal rights or obligations that are altered and the degree to which
they are altered are economically significant. The Reissuance Regulations provide that a
modification of a debt instrument that adds, deletes or alters customary accounting or financial
covenants is not a significant modification. However, the Reissuance Regulations also provide that
a change in the yield of certain debt instruments generally constitutes a significant modification
if the yield of the modified debt instrument varies from the yield of the unmodified debt
instrument by more than the greater of 25 basis points or 5 percent of the annual yield on the
unmodified debt instrument.
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Application of Debt Modification Rules to the 2.50% Notes
Amkor does not believe that the Proposed Waivers will constitute a significant modification
under the Reissuance Regulations, and although the payment of the Consent Fee will change the yield
of the 2.50% Notes, this change will be smaller than that which would be treated as a significant
modification under the Reissuance Regulations. Accordingly, the adoption of the Proposed Waivers
and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to the 2.50% Notes should not cause a deemed
exchange of a U.S. Holders old 2.50% Notes for new 2.50% Notes for U.S. federal income tax
purposes, and a U.S. Holder should not recognize gain or loss as a result of a deemed exchange
(although the Consent Fee would be included in income, as discussed below). The tax treatment as
stated in the immediately preceding sentence is based upon the terms of the Proposed Waivers and
the amount of the Consent Fee as of the date hereof. In case of a change in the terms of the
Proposed Waivers and/or the amount of the Consent Fee subsequent to the date hereof the discussion
in the section below titled Application of Debt Modification Rules to the 5% Notes would apply to
the 2.50% Notes.
Even if the adoption of the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect
to the 2.50% Notes were found to result in a deemed exchange, Amkor would take the position that,
although not free from doubt, the deemed exchange constitutes a tax-free recapitalization for U.S.
federal income tax purposes for the 2.50% Notes. For more information, see the section below
titled Deemed Exchange Qualifies as a Tax-Free Recapitalization.
Application of Debt Modification Rules to the 5% Notes
The application of the Reissuance Regulations to the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the
Consent Fee with respect to the 5% Notes is unclear as of the date hereof, and Amkor does not
intend to take a position regarding whether there has been a significant modification of the Short
Tern Notes before the Effective Date. If Amkor determines that it will take the position that the
Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to any of the 5% Notes constitute
a significant modification, and thus result in a deemed exchange of any such Notes, it intends to
so notify Holders or include such information in a current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
U.S. Holders are strongly urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding whether the Proposed
Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee constitute a significant modification of the 5% Notes.
Tax Consequences if No Significant Modification. If the Proposed Waivers and the payment of
the Consent Fee with respect to the 5% Notes do not constitute a significant modification of such
Notes, the modification would not result in a deemed exchange of a U.S. Holders Notes (Old
Notes) for new Notes (New Notes). Therefore, a U.S. Holder would not recognize gain or loss as
a result of a deemed exchange (although the Consent Fee would be included in income, as discussed
below).
Tax Consequences of Significant Modification. If the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the
Consent Fee with respect to the 5% Notes constitute a significant modification of any such Notes
under the Reissuance Regulations, the modification would result in a deemed exchange of a U.S.
Holders Old Notes for New Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, such a deemed
exchange will likely constitute a tax-free recapitalization if both the Old Notes and the New Notes
are treated as securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The term security is not
defined in the Code or in the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and has not been clearly
defined by judicial decisions. An instrument constitutes a security for these purposes if, based
on all the facts and circumstances, the instrument constitutes a meaningful investment in the
issuer of the instrument. Although there are a number of factors that may affect the determination
of whether a debt instrument is a security, one of the most important factors is the original
term of the instrument, or the length of time between the issuance of the instrument and its
maturity. In general, instruments with an original term of more than ten years are likely to be
treated as securities, and instruments with an original term of five years or less are unlikely
to be treated as securities, but the IRS has publicly ruled that a debt instrument with a term of
two years may be a security if received in a reorganization in exchange for a former security
having substantially the same maturity date and terms (other than interest rate). The old 5%
Notes had an original term of seven years, and the new 5% Notes have a remaining term of
approximately six months.
Deemed Exchange Qualifies as a Tax-Free Recapitalization
If there is a deemed exchange, Amkor intends to take the position that, although not free from
doubt, the deemed exchange will constitute a tax-free recapitalization for U.S. federal income tax
purposes. If, contrary to Amkors expectations, any such deemed exchange were not to qualify as a
tax-free recapitalization with respect to any of the Notes, the tax consequences of the adoption of
the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee with respect to such Notes
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could materially differ from those described herein. Due to the inherently factual nature of
the determination, U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the
classification of the Notes as securities for federal income tax purposes and the application of
the recapitalization rules.
If there is a deemed exchange that is treated as a tax-free recapitalization, generally no
gain or loss will be recognized by a U.S. Holder (except as discussed below and except to the
extent that the New Notes received were attributable to accrued but unpaid interest on the Old
Notes, which amount should be taxable as ordinary interest income in accordance with such holders
method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes). In such event, a U.S. Holder will have
an initial tax basis in the New Notes received in the deemed exchange equal to the Holders tax
basis in the Old Notes deemed exchanged therefor immediately prior to the deemed exchange,
increased by any gain recognized in the exchange (as discussed below), and the Holders holding
period for the New Notes will include the period during which the Holder held the Old Notes deemed
surrendered in the deemed exchange.
Subject to a de minimis exception, if a U.S. Holder holds Old Notes acquired at a discount
from the principal amount of such Old Notes (i.e., a market discount), and did not elect to
include such market discount in income on a current basis, any accrued market discount on the Old
Notes would carry over to the New Notes.
Subject to a statutory de minimis exception, if the issue price of a New Note at the time of
the deemed exchange were less than its stated principal amount (generally, the fair market value of
the New Notes or the Notes, as applicable, on the date of the deemed exchange, unless both the New
Notes and the Notes are determined to not be publicly traded within the meaning of the applicable
Treasury regulations, see Deemed Exchange Does Not Qualify as a Tax-Free Recapitalization below),
the New Note would have original issue discount for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would
be included in a U.S. Holders gross income on a constant yield basis in advance of the receipt of
cash attributable to the discount, which may result in a U.S. Holder recognizing a capital loss
upon the disposition or maturity of the Notes.
Deemed Exchange Does Not Qualify as a Tax-Free Recapitalization
If there is a deemed exchange that is not treated as a tax-free recapitalization, a U.S.
Holder will generally realize gain or loss on such deemed exchange in an amount equal to the
difference (if any) between the amount realized on the deemed exchange (i.e. the issue price of
the New Notes (as described below)) and such U.S. Holders adjusted tax basis in the Old Notes.
Although not free from doubt, Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for U.S. federal income tax
purposes as a fee paid to a U.S. Holder in consideration of such Holders consent to the Proposed
Waivers, in which case a U.S. Holder would recognize ordinary income in the amount of the Consent
Fee received without any reduction by any portion of a U.S. Holders tax basis in the Old Notes and
the amount realized on the exchange of the Old Notes for the New Notes would equal the issue
price of the New Notes. However, if the Consent Fee were instead treated as consideration in the
deemed exchange, the amount realized would equal the sum of the amount of the Consent Fee and the
issue price of the New Notes.
The issue price of the New Notes will depend on whether the Old Notes or the New Notes are
publicly traded within the meaning of applicable Treasury regulations, and will not include
amounts treated as received with respect to accrued interest on the Old Notes (which would be
taxable as ordinary interest income). If either the Old Notes or the New Notes are publicly
traded, the issue price of the New Notes will equal the fair market value of the New Notes (if the
New Notes are publicly traded) or the Old Notes (if the New Notes are not publicly traded), in each
case on the date of the deemed exchange. If neither the Old Notes nor the New Notes are publicly
traded, the issue price of the New Notes will equal their stated principal amount. While not
entirely clear, Amkor believes that the Old Notes and the New Notes are publicly traded within the
meaning of the applicable Treasury regulations.
If the deemed exchange is treated as a wash sale within the meaning of Section 1091 of the
Code, U.S. Holders would not be allowed to currently recognize any loss resulting from the deemed
exchange. Instead, such loss will be deferred, and would be reflected as an increase in the basis
of the New Notes. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding whether the deemed
exchange may be subject to the wash sale rules.
Subject to the application of the market discount rules discussed in the next paragraph, any
gain or loss will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if at the
time of the deemed exchange, the Old Notes have been held for more than one year. The deduction of
capital losses for U.S. federal income tax purposes is subject to limitations. A U.S. Holders
holding period for a New Note will commence on the date immediately following the date of the
deemed exchange, and the U.S. Holders initial tax basis in the New Note will be the issue price of
the New Note.
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Subject to a de minimis exception, if a U.S. Holder holds Old Notes acquired at a
discount from the principal amount of such Old Notes (i.e., a market discount), any gain
recognized by the holder on the deemed exchange of the Old Notes would be recharacterized as
ordinary interest income to the extent of accrued market discount that had not previously been
included as ordinary income.
Subject to a statutory de minimis exception, if the issue price of a New Note at the time of
the deemed exchange were less than its stated principal amount, the New Note would have original
issue discount for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would be included in a U.S. Holders
gross income on a constant yield basis in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to the
discount. Information regarding any original issue discount on the New Notes will be available in
Internal Revenue Service Publication 1212.
Holders are strongly urged to consult their tax advisors as to the possibility of a deemed
exchange resulting from the adoption of the Proposed Waivers and the payment of the Consent Fee and
the U.S. tax consequences resulting from such a deemed exchange.
Consent Fee
The law is unclear with respect to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Consent Fee.
The receipt of the Consent Fee by a U.S. Holder could be treated as separate consideration for
consenting to the Proposed Waivers, as additional consideration received in a deemed exchange of
Old Notes for New Notes that is treated as a recapitalization, or as additional consideration
received in a deemed taxable exchange. Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for U.S. federal
income tax purposes as a fee paid to a U.S. Holder in consideration of such Holders consent to the
Proposed Waivers, in which case a U.S. Holder would recognize ordinary income in the amount of the
Consent Fee received without any reduction by any portion of a U.S. Holders tax basis in the
Notes.
If there were to be a deemed exchange that is treated as a recapitalization, it is possible
the payment of the Consent Fee could be treated as received in connection with the
recapitalization. In this case, a U.S. Holder would generally recognize gain, but not loss, equal
to the lesser of (i) the excess of (a) the sum of the issue price of the New Notes (generally, the
fair market value of the New Notes or the Notes, as applicable, on the date of the deemed exchange,
unless both the New Notes and the Notes are determined to not be publicly traded within the
meaning of the applicable Treasury regulations) and the Consent Fee received over (b) the U.S.
Holders adjusted tax basis in the Notes immediately prior to the deemed exchange and (ii) the
amount of the Consent Fee. Such gain would generally be treated as capital gain for the U.S.
Holders (except to the extent of accrued market discount or allocable to previously accrued but
unpaid interest, in each case, unless previously included in the U.S. Holders income).
Alternatively, the Consent Fee could be treated as additional consideration received in the
deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes that is not a recapitalization, in which case the amount
realized would equal the sum of the amount of the Consent Fee and the issue price of the New
Notes (other than amounts treated as received with respect to accrued interest on the Old Notes,
which would be taxable as ordinary interest income), as described above.
U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax
consequences of the receipt of the Consent Fee in their particular circumstances.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with the payment of the Consent
Fee and any deemed interest payments with respect to a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes.
A U.S. Holder will be subject to U.S. backup withholding at the applicable rate (currently 28%) on
such payments if the U.S. Holder fails to provide its taxpayer identification number to the paying
agent and comply with certain certification procedures or otherwise establish an exemption from
backup withholding. The amount of any backup withholding deducted from a payment to a U.S. Holder
will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability and may
entitle the U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is furnished to the
IRS.
U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences of the Consent
Solicitation, including whether the Notes held by such U.S. Holder are publicly traded for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, whether the wash sale rules apply, the proper characterization of the
Consent Fee for U.S. federal income tax purposes and the tax consequences of the Consent
Solicitation to non-consenting holders.
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Tax Consequences to Consenting Non-U.S. Holders
As used herein, the term Non-U.S. Holder means a beneficial owner of a Note for U.S. federal
income tax purposes that is not a U.S. Holder or an entity treated as a partnership for U.S.
federal income tax purposes.
This discussion is not addressed to Non-U.S. Holders who own, actually or constructively, 10%
or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of Amkor entitled to vote, who
are controlled foreign corporations related to Amkor through stock ownership, or who, on the date
of acquisition of the Notes, owned Notes with a fair market value of more than 5% of the fair
market value of the common stock of Amkor. Additionally, this discussion does not describe the
U.S. federal income tax consequences to Non-U.S. Holders who are engaged in a trade or business in
the United States with which the Notes are effectively connected, or who are individuals present in
the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition. Such Non-U.S. Holders
will generally be subject to special rules and should consult their own tax advisors regarding the
U.S. federal income tax consequences applicable to their particular situation.
Deemed Exchange of Notes
Subject to the discussion below concerning backup withholding, any gain realized by a Non-U.S.
Holder on a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes (as described above) will not be subject to
U.S. federal income tax.
Deemed payments of interest (including original issue discount, if any) to any Non-U.S. Holder
on a deemed exchange of Old Notes for New Notes will not be subject to U.S. federal withholding
tax, provided that the Non-U.S. Holder certifies on IRS Form W-8BEN, under penalties of perjury,
that it is not a U.S. person.
Taxation of the Consent Fee
The law is unclear with respect to the tax treatment of the Consent Fee. If the receipt of a
Consent Fee by a Non-U.S. Holder is treated as separate consideration for consenting to the
Proposed Waivers, such payment may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a 30% rate, subject to
reduction pursuant to an applicable treaty. Because Amkor intends to treat the Consent Fee for
U.S. federal income tax purposes as a fee paid to Holders in consideration of such Holders consent
to the Proposed Waivers, Amkor intends to withhold taxes from the payment of the Consent Fee unless
an exemption or partial reduction is properly established. Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult
their own tax advisors as to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Consent Fee and the
possibility of obtaining a refund with respect to any U.S. federal taxes withheld therefrom.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with the payment of the Consent
Fee and any deemed interest payments with respect to any deemed exchange of Old Notes for New
Notes. Unless the Non-U.S. Holder complies with certification procedures to establish that it is
not a U.S. person, the Non-U.S. Holder may be subject to U.S. backup withholding on any Consent Fee
payments or deemed interest payments with respect to the Notes. The certification procedures
required to claim the exemption from withholding tax on interest described above will satisfy the
certification requirements necessary to avoid backup withholding as well. The amount of any backup
withholding from a payment to a Non-U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the Non-U.S.
Holders U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle the Non-U.S. Holder to a refund,
provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.
Tax Considerations for Non-Consenting Holders
Amkor intends to treat the Proposed Waivers as not constituting a significant modification to
non-consenting Holders, and therefore, as discussed above, the Consent Solicitation should
generally have no U.S. federal income tax consequences to such Holders.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Consent Solicitation Statement and the information incorporated by reference in this
Consent Solicitation Statement may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
statements relate to future events or our future financial
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performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause our or our industrys actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be
materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, will, should, expects, plans,
anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential, continue or the negative of such
terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or
results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider
various factors, including the factors outlined under Certain Considerations and information
contained in our publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Moreover, neither any other person nor we assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness
of such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we
undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future
events.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Amkor is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and, in accordance
therewith, files reports and other information with the SEC. Such reports and other information
can be inspected, without charge, and copied at the Public Reference Section of the SEC located at
100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. The SEC also maintains a web site at
http://www.sec.gov, which contains reports and other information regarding registrants that file
electronically with the SEC. Copies of these materials can be obtained at prescribed rates from
the Public Reference Section of the SEC at the principal offices of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E.,
Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please be aware that, as stated above under Certain
ConsiderationsLack of Public Disclosure Concerning Amkor, Amkors previously issued financial
statements, including those contained in Amkors Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, Amkors Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2005 and Amkors
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 should no longer be relied on
and are being restated.
Amkor incorporates by reference into this Consent Solicitation Statement any future filings
Amkor may make with the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than
document or information deemed to have been furnished but not filed in according with SEC rules),
after the date of this Consent Solicitation Statement and prior to the earlier of the Consent Date
and the termination or withdrawal of the Consent Solicitation.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Consent Solicitation
Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently filed document or
report that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified
or superseded, to constitute a part of this Consent Solicitation Statement. Amkor is not
incorporating any document or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance
with SEC rules. In addition, any information contained on Amkors website is not a part of this
Consent Solicitation Statement or the related Letter of Consent.
Amkor will provide, without charge, to each Holder to whom this Consent Solicitation Statement
is delivered, upon the written or oral request of any such person, a copy of any or all of the
documents relating to Amkor that are incorporated herein by reference, except the exhibits to such
documents (unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in such documents).
Requests for such copies should be directed to Amkor at Investor Relations, Attn: Jeffrey Luth,
1900 South Price Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248; Tel: (480) 821-5000 ext. 5130.
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The Information Agent and Tabulation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Global Bondholder Services Corporation
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: (212) 430-3774
Toll free (866) 470-3800
By Facsimile:
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(212) 430-3775
Confirmation:
(212) 430-3774
By Mail, Overnight Courier or Hand Delivery:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Requests for assistance in completing and delivering the Letter of Consent or requests for
additional copies of this Consent Solicitation Statement, the accompanying Letter of Consent and
other related documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent:
The Solicitation Agent for the Consent Solicitation is:
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
12th Floor
520 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(888) 272-1901 (Call U.S. Toll-Free)
(917) 421-1901
exv99w5
Exhibit
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
LETTER OF CONSENT
Relating to Waivers under the Indentures
Governing the Following Series of Its Notes:
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The Consent Solicitation for each series of Notes will expire at 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless otherwise extended or earlier
terminated for a particular series of Notes (such time and date, as the same
may be extended or earlier terminated for a particular series of Notes, the
Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). You will be eligible to
receive a Consent Fee for a particular series of Notes only if you validly
deliver a consent prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes
(and do not properly revoke such consent prior to the date the Proposed Waivers
become effective for that particular series of Notes). The Proposed Waivers
for a particular series of Notes will become effective only upon receipt by the
Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite
Consents to the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been
received (and not properly revoked) and have been accepted for payment by
Amkor, which effective date could be prior to the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes.
To: Global Bondholder Services Corporation (as Tabulation Agent)
By Hand, Overnight Delivery or Mail:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
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Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the accompanying Consent Solicitation
Statement dated September 14, 2006 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the
Consent Solicitation Statement) and this Letter of Consent (as it may be amended or supplemented
from time to time, this Letter of Consent), the Consent Solicitation is made by Amkor Technology,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (Amkor), only to Holders (as defined below) as of the Record Date
(as defined below) of each of the following series of notes (collectively, the Notes) as more
fully described in the Consent Solicitation Statement:
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2.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 031652AX8) (the
2.50% Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of May 26, 2006
(as amended or supplemented from time to time, the 2.50% Notes Indenture), by and
between Amkor and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (U.S. Bank or the
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5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (CUSIP No. 031652AH3) (the 5%
Notes), issued and outstanding under the Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2000 (as
amended or supplemented from time to time, the 5% Notes Indenture and, together with
the 2.50% Notes Indenture, the Indentures and, each, an Indenture), by and between
Amkor and U.S Bank, as trustee. |
The term Record Date as used herein means 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2006,
the term Holder with respect to a particular series of Notes means each person shown on the
records of the registrar for that particular series of Notes as a registered holder as of the
Record Date or a Participant (as defined below).
The term Waiver Expiration Date means (a) for all the Proposed Waivers, except the
Termination of Trading Waiver, (i) December 31, 2006 (the Initial Waiver Expiration Date), if
Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (ii)
March 31, 2007, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date by
public announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after
the Initial Waiver Expiration Date, and (b) for the Termination of Trading Waiver only, (i) March
1, 2007, if Amkor does not, in its discretion, elect to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration Date,
and (ii) May 30, 2007, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver Expiration
Date.
Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in
the Consent Solicitation Statement or in the applicable Indenture.
Holders of the Notes who wish to consent to the Proposed Waivers must deliver their properly
completed and executed Letter of Consent by mail, first-class postage prepaid, hand delivery,
overnight courier or by facsimile transmission to the Tabulation Agent (not to Amkor, the
Solicitation Agent or any Trustee) at its address or facsimile number set forth above in accordance
with the instructions set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation Statement. However, Amkor
reserves the right to accept any consent received by Amkor, the Solicitation Agent or the Trustee.
Under no circumstances should any person tender or deliver Notes to Amkor, the Tabulation
Agent, the Solicitation Agent, any Trustee or any other party at any time in connection with the
Consent Solicitation or this Letter of Consent.
Only Holders of a particular series of Notes or their duly designated proxies (Duly
Designated Proxies) are eligible to consent to the Proposed Waivers with respect to a particular
series of Notes. Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such Notes must arrange with
the person who is the Holder or such Holders assignee or nominee to (i) execute and deliver a
Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such
beneficial owner can execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on its own behalf. As of the date of
the Consent Solicitation Statement, the only Holder of the Notes is Cede & Co., as nominee for The
Depository Trust Company (DTC). For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, DTC has authorized DTC
participants (Participants) set forth in the position listing of DTC as of the Record Date to
execute Letters of Consent as if they were Holders of the Notes held of record in the name of DTC
or the name of its nominee. Accordingly, for purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term
Holder shall be deemed to include such Participants.
With respect to each series of Notes, only Holders of that particular series of Notes whose
properly executed Letters of Consent are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date
for that particular series of Notes, and who do not properly revoke their consent prior to the
Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, will be eligible to receive any Consent Fee in
the event the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to that particular series of Notes and
all other conditions to the payment of that Consent Fee have been satisfied or waived. All other
Holders of that particular series of Notes will not be eligible to receive any Consent Fee, but
will be bound by the Proposed Waivers if and when they become effective with respect to that
particular series of Notes. With respect to each series of Notes, subject to the terms and
applicable conditions of the Consent Solicitation Statement and this Letter of Consent, Amkor will
pay the Initial Consent Fee and any Additional Consent Fee (to the extent that any is paid) to the
Consenting Holders promptly following the later of the Effective Date and the Consent Date for that
particular series of Notes, and, if Amkor, in its discretion, elects to extend the Initial Waiver
Expiration Date, Amkor will pay the Extension Consent Fee to the Consenting Holders promptly
following public announcement of such extension.
With respect to each series of Notes, Amkor expressly reserves the right, in its discretion
and regardless of whether any of the conditions described in the Consent Solicitation Statement
under The Consent SolicitationConditions to Payment of Consent Fees have been satisfied,
subject to applicable law, at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of
Notes to (i) terminate or withdraw the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes for
any reason, (ii) waive any of the conditions to the payment of any Consent Fee for that particular
series of Notes, (iii) extend the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, (iv) amend the
terms of the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes, or (v) modify the form or
amount of the consideration to be offered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation for that particular
series of Notes; provided, however, if the Consent Solicitation is amended or modified in a manner
determined by Amkor in good faith to constitute a material adverse
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change to the Holders, Amkor will promptly disclose such amendment or modification in a manner it
deems in good faith appropriate and will, if appropriate, extend the Consent Solicitation for a
period it deems in good faith adequate to permit the Holders to deliver and/or revoke their
consents. Even if a Holder has validly delivered consents, no Consent Fee will be paid with
respect to a particular series of Notes if the Requisite Consents are not received with respect to
that particular series of Notes, if all of the other conditions to the payment of that Consent Fee
have not been satisfied or waived, if the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of Notes
is terminated or withdrawn for any reason or if the Proposed Waivers do not otherwise become
effective for that particular series of Notes for any reason.
CONSENT TO PROPOSED WAIVERS
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Consent Solicitation
Statement and hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned is a Holder (or Duly Designated
Proxy) of the Notes indicated below and has full power and authority to take the action indicated
below in respect of such Notes. The undersigned will, upon request, execute and deliver any
additional documents deemed by Amkor to be necessary or desirable to perfect the undersigneds
consent to the Proposed Waivers.
The undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned must comply with the provisions of this
Letter of Consent and complete the information required herein to consent validly to the Proposed
Waivers.
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges that Amkor has not filed or may fail to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), and has not delivered to the Trustee or
the Holders certain of the reports described by the Indenture(s) governing the Notes held by such
Holder and called for by the applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act).
With respect to each series of Notes indicated below under the table Description of the Notes
to Which Consents are Given, the undersigned hereby waives:
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any and all Defaults and Events of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may
have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing that particular series of
Notes from the failure by Amkor to file with the SEC prior to the applicable deadline
specified in the Exchange Act, and to deliver to the Trustee and the Holders of that
particular series of Notes a copy of, any report or other information as it would be
required to file with the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
(including, without limitation, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2006) and any related notices or reports (collectively, the SEC
Reports), including, without limitation, any potential Default or Event of Default
that may have occurred or may occur as a result of Amkors failure to comply with
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any Event of Default, and the consequences thereof, that may occur under the
Indenture governing that particular series of Notes as a result of the acceleration of
any other Indebtedness of Amkor (including, without limitation, the other series of
Notes or any series of High Yield Notes (as defined below)) in an aggregate principal
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any Termination of Trading and any and all Defaults or Events of Default, and the
consequences thereof, that may have occurred or may occur under the Indenture governing
that particular series of Notes as a result of Amkors common stock ceasing to be
either listed for trading on a United States national securities exchange or approved
for trading on an established automated over-the-counter trading market in the United
States, as a result of Amkors failure to comply with Nasdaqs Marketplace Rule
4310(c)(14) (also referred to herein as the Termination of Trading Waiver). |
The undersigned acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers for each series of Notes require for
effectiveness the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount (the
Requisite Consents) of that series of Notes outstanding and not owned by Amkor or by any person
directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with
Amkor (the Outstanding Notes). The undersigned further acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers
for a particular series of Notes shall become effective (the date the Proposed Waivers for a
particular series of Notes becomes effective, the Effective Date) upon receipt by the
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Trustee of an officers certificate from Amkor certifying that valid Requisite Consents to the
Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes have been received (and not properly revoked)
and have been accepted for payment by Amkor, which Effective Date could be prior to the Consent
Date for that particular series of Notes.
The undersigned acknowledges that the Proposed Waivers are being presented as one proposal.
Accordingly, a consent purporting to consent to only some of the Proposed Waivers will not be
valid, and the delivery of a consent by a Holder of a particular series of Notes will constitute
delivery of a consent to all of the Proposed Waivers for that particular series of Notes.
Even if the Proposed Waivers become effective with respect to a particular series of Notes,
the Proposed Waivers would not be effective with respect to any Default or Event of Default that is
continuing after the close of business on the Waiver Expiration Date.
The undersigned acknowledges that Letters of Consent delivered pursuant to any one of the
procedures described under the heading The Consent SolicitationProcedures for Consenting in the
Consent Solicitation Statement and in the instructions included in this Letter of Consent will
constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and Amkor upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Consent Solicitation. The undersigned hereby agrees that it will not revoke any
consent it grants hereby except in accordance with the procedures set forth herein and in the
Consent Solicitation Statement.
Unless otherwise specified in the table below, this Letter of Consent relates to the total
aggregate principal amount of Notes of each series held of record by the undersigned (or the Holder
for which the undersigned is the Duly Designated Proxy) at the close of business on the Record
Date. If this Letter of Consent relates to less than the total aggregate principal amount of Notes
of each series so held, the undersigned must list on the table below the serial numbers (with
respect to the Notes not held by depositaries) and principal amount (in integral multiples of
$1,000) of Notes for which consent is given. If the space provided below is inadequate, list the
certificate numbers and aggregate principal amounts on a separate signed schedule and affix the
schedule to this Letter of Consent.
The undersigned authorizes the Tabulation Agent to deliver this Letter of Consent and any
proxy delivered in connection herewith to Amkor and the Trustee as evidence of the undersigneds
actions with respect to the Proposed Waivers.
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depositaries including DTC.
** Unless otherwise indicated in the column labeled Principal Amount With Respect to Which Consents Are Given, the Holder
will be deemed to have consented in respect of the entire aggregate principal amount indicated in the column labeled Aggregate
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CONSENT FEES INSTRUCTIONS
With respect to a particular series of Notes, if the Requisite Consents for that particular
series of Notes are received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes, and are
not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes, subject to
the terms set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation Statement and the satisfaction of
conditions applicable to payment of that Consent Fee, Amkor will pay to the Holders of that
particular series of Notes from whom properly executed and completed Letters of Consent are
received by the Tabulation Agent for that particular series of Notes prior to the Consent Date for
that particular series of Notes and are not properly revoked prior to the Effective Date for that
particular series of Notes (such Holders, the Consenting Holders) the applicable Consent Fee set
forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
Any Consent Fee that is paid will be paid pursuant to the procedures described herein and
under The Consent SolicitationConsent Fees in the Consent Solicitation Statement. Any Consent
Fee that is paid will be paid only to Holders or Duly Designated Proxies whose Letters of Consent
are received by the Tabulation Agent prior to the Consent Date and so accepted by the Amkor.
Holders or Duly Designated Proxies whose Letters of Consent are not received by the Tabulation
Agent prior to the Consent Date will NOT be eligible to receive any Consent Fee. The method of
delivery of all documents, including fully executed Letters of Consent, is at the election and risk
of the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy.
Please indicate below to whom any applicable Consent Fee should be paid.
SPECIAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if any Consent Fee in respect of any
consent given hereby is to be issued in the name of and sent
to someone other than the undersigned.
Issue
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SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if any Consent Fee in
respect of any consent given hereby is to be
sent to someone other than the undersigned,
or to the undersigned at an address other
than that shown on the following page.
Mail
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(Taxpayer Identification or Social Security No.)
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CONSENT
IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY
This Letter of Consent must be executed in exactly the same manner as the name of the Holder
appears on the Notes. An authorized Participant must execute this Letter of Consent exactly as its
name appears on DTCs position listing as of the Record Date. If the Notes are held of record by
two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this Letter of Consent. If a signature is by
a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other
person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person must so indicate when signing
and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to Amkor of such persons authority to so act. If the
Notes are registered in different names, separate Letters of Consent must be executed covering each
form of registration. If this Letter of Consent is executed by a person other than the Holder, then
such person must have been authorized by proxy or in some other manner acceptable to Amkor to
execute the Letter of Consent on behalf of the Holder. Any beneficial owner of the Notes who is not
a Holder of record of such Notes must arrange with the person who is the Holder of record or such
Holders assignee or nominee to execute and deliver this Letter of Consent on behalf of such
beneficial owner.
SIGN HERE
Signature(s) of Holder(s)
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GUARANTEE OF SIGNATURE(S)
(If required, see instructions 5 and 6 below)
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FORM OF PROXY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSENT
The undersigned hereby irrevocably appoints as attorney and proxy of the
undersigned, with full power of substitution, to execute and deliver this Letter of Consent on
which this form of proxy is set forth with respect to the Notes in accordance with the terms of the
Consent Solicitation described in the Consent Solicitation Statement, with all the power the
undersigned would possess if consenting personally. THIS PROXY IS IRREVOCABLE AND IS COUPLED WITH
AN INTEREST AND SHALL EXPIRE ON THE LATER OF (i) THE DATE THE PROPOSED WAIVERS BECOME EFFECTIVE OR
(ii) THE CONSENT DATE. The aggregate principal amount and serial numbers of Notes as to which this
Proxy is given are set forth below.
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IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY
This proxy must be signed by the Holder(s) exactly as its name(s) appears on the Certificates for the
Notes. If the Notes are held of record by two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this
proxy. If a signatory is a corporation, please give full corporate names and have a duly authorized
officer sign, stating title. If a signatory is a partnership or trust, please sign in the partnership
or trust name by a duly authorized person. If signature is by a trustee, executor, administrator,
guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity,
please set forth the signatorys full name below. See Instruction 5.
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PLEASE SIGN BELOW
(See Instructions 1 and 5)
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(If Required, see Instructions 5 and 6)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSENTING HOLDERS
(FORMING PART OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONSENT SOLICITATION)
1. Delivery of this Letter of Consent. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein
and in the Consent Solicitation Statement, a properly completed and duly executed copy of this
Letter of Consent and other documents required by this Letter of Consent must be received by the
Tabulation Agent at its address or facsimile number set forth on the cover hereof prior to the
Consent Date. The method of delivery of this Letter of Consent and all other required documents to
the Tabulation Agent is at the risk of the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy, and the delivery will
be deemed made only when actually received by the Tabulation Agent. In all cases, sufficient time
should be allowed to assure timely delivery. No Letter of Consent should be sent to any person
other than the Tabulation Agent.
Any beneficial owner of Notes who is not a Holder of such Notes must arrange with the person
who is the Holder (e.g., the beneficial owners broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or
other nominee institution) or such Holders assignee or nominee to (i) execute and deliver this
Letter of Consent on behalf of such beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such
beneficial owner can execute and deliver a Letter of Consent on its own behalf.
2. Consent Date. The term Consent Date for a particular series of Notes means 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on September 29, 2006, unless Amkor extends the period during which the Consent
Solicitation is open for that particular series of Notes, in which case the term Consent Date
means the latest time and date to which the Consent Solicitation for that particular series of
Notes is extended, or unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated or withdrawn for that
particular series of Notes. To extend the Consent Date for a particular series of Notes, Amkor
will notify the Tabulation Agent in writing or orally of any extension and will make a public
announcement thereof prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the
previously scheduled Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. Amkor may extend the Consent
Solicitation on a daily basis or for such specified period of time as it determines. Failure by
any Holder or beneficial owner of Notes to be so notified will not affect the extension of the
Consent Solicitation.
3. Questions Regarding Validity, Form, Legality, etc. All questions as to the validity, form,
eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of consents and revocations of consents will
be resolved by Amkor whose determinations will be binding. Amkor reserves the absolute right to
reject any or all consents and revocations that are not in proper form or the acceptance of which
could, in the opinion of Amkors counsel, be unlawful. Amkor also reserves the right to waive any
irregularities in connection with deliveries, which Amkor may, but is not obligated to, require to
be cured within such time as Amkor determines. None of Amkor, the Trustee, the Tabulation Agent,
the Solicitation Agent or any other person shall have any duty to give notification of any such
irregularities or waiver, nor shall any of them incur any liability for failure to give such
notification. Deliveries of Letters of Consent or notices of revocation will not be deemed to have
been made until such irregularities have been cured or waived. Amkors interpretation of the terms
and conditions of the Consent Solicitation (including this Letter of Consent and the accompanying
Consent Solicitation Statement and the instructions hereto and thereto) will be final and binding
on all parties.
4. Holders Entitled to Consent. Only a Holder (or its Duly Designated Proxy, representative or
attorney in- fact) or another person who has complied with the procedures set forth below may
execute and deliver a Letter of Consent. Any beneficial owner or registered holder of the Notes who
is not the Holder thereof (e.g., the beneficial owners broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust
company or other nominee institution) must arrange with such Holder(s) or such Holders assignee or
nominee to (i) execute and deliver this Letter of Consent to the Tabulation Agent on behalf of such
beneficial owner or (ii) deliver a proxy so that such beneficial owner can execute and deliver a
Letter of Consent on its own behalf. For purposes of the Consent Solicitation, the term Holder
shall be deemed to include Participants through which a beneficial owners Notes may be held of
record as of the Record Date in DTC. A consent by a Holder or Duly Designated Proxy is a continuing
consent notwithstanding that ownership of a Note has been transferred subsequent to the Record
Date, unless the Holder or Duly Designated Proxy timely revokes the prior consent in accordance
with the procedures set forth herein and in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
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5. Signatures on this Letter of Consent. If this Letter of Consent is signed by the Holder(s)
of the Notes with respect to which this Letter of Consent is given, the signature(s) of such
Holder(s) must correspond with the name(s) as contained on the books of the register maintained by
the Trustee or as set forth in DTCs position listing without alteration, enlargement or any change
whatsoever.
If any of the Notes with respect to which this Letter of Consent is given were held of record
on the Record Date by two or more joint Holders, all such Holders must sign this Letter of Consent.
If any Notes with respect to which this Letter of Consent is given have different Holders, it will
be necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate copies of this Letter of Consent and any
necessary accompanying documents as there are different Holders.
If this Letter of Consent is signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, Duly
Designated Proxies, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or
representative capacity, such persons must indicate such fact when signing and must, unless waived
by Amkor, submit evidence satisfactory to Amkor of their authority to so act along with this Letter
of Consent.
6. Signature Guarantees. All signatures on this Letter of Consent must be guaranteed by a firm
or other entity identified in Rule l7Ad-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including (as such terms are defined therein): (a) a bank; (b) a broker, dealer, municipal
securities dealer, municipal securities broker, government securities dealer or government
securities broker; (c) a credit union; (d) a national securities exchange, registered securities
association or clearing agency; or (e) a savings institution that is a participant in a Securities
Transfer Association recognized program (each an Eligible Institution). However, signatures need
not be guaranteed if this Letter of Consent is given by or for the account of an Eligible
Institution. If the Holder of the Notes is a person other than the signer of this Letter of
Consent, see Instruction 5.
7. Revocation of Consent. Consents to the Proposed Waivers for a particular series of Notes
that are delivered prior to the Effective Date may be revoked at any time prior to the Effective
Date for that particular series of Notes. Consents delivered on and after the Effective Date for a
particular series of Notes (even if such date is prior to the Consent Date) may not be revoked at
any time, unless the Consent Solicitation is terminated, withdrawn or otherwise not completed for
that particular series of Notes without any consents being accepted for payment thereunder or
unless Amkor is required by applicable law to permit such revocation. Any Holder (or Duly
Designated Proxy) of Notes as to which a consent has been given may revoke such consent as to such
Notes or any portion of such Notes (in integral multiples of $1,000) by delivering a written notice
of revocation or a changed Letter of Consent bearing a date later than the date of the prior Letter
of Consent at any time prior to the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes (which may
occur prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes). Any notice of revocation
received on or after the Effective Date for that particular series of Notes will not be effective,
even if received prior to the Consent Date for that particular series of Notes. A consent to the
Proposed Waivers by a Holder will bind the Holder and every subsequent holder of such Notes or
portion of such Notes, even if notation of the consent is not made on such Notes. A transfer of
Notes after the Record Date must be accompanied by a duly executed proxy from the relevant Holder
if the subsequent transferee is to have revocation rights with respect to a consent to the Proposed
Waivers given by a Holder.
To be valid, a notice of revocation must (i) be in writing, (ii) contain the name of the
Holder and the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to which it relates, (iii) either be signed
in the same manner as the original Letter of Consent or accompanied by a duly executed proxy or
other authorization (in form satisfactory to Amkor) by the Holder, and (iv) be received by the
Tabulation Agent in accordance with the instructions contained herein prior to the Effective Date
for that particular series of Notes. All revocations of consents must be sent to the Tabulation
Agent at its address set forth in this Letter of Consent.
To be effective, the revocation must be executed by the Holder in the same manner as the name
of such Holder appears on the books of the register maintained by the Trustee or as set forth in
DTCs position listing without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever. If a revocation is
signed by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, Duly Designated Proxy, attorney-in-fact,
officer of a corporation or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such
person must indicate such fact when signing and must, unless waived by Amkor, submit with the
revocation appropriate evidence of authority to execute the revocation. A revocation of the consent
will be effective only as to the Notes listed on the revocation and only if such revocation
complies with
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the provisions of this Letter of Consent and the Consent Solicitation Statement. Only a Holder (or
Duly Designated Proxy) is entitled to revoke a consent previously given. A beneficial owner of the
Notes must arrange with the Holder to execute and deliver on its behalf a revocation of any consent
already given with respect to such Notes. A transfer of Notes after the Record Date must be
accompanied by a duly executed proxy from the relevant Holder if the subsequent transferee is to
have revocation rights with respect to the relevant consent to the Proposed Waivers. A purported
notice of revocation that is not received by the Tabulation Agent in a timely fashion and accepted
by the Amkor as a valid revocation will not be effective to revoke a consent previously given.
A revocation of a consent may be rescinded only by the delivery of a written notice of
revocation or the execution and delivery of a new Letter of Consent. A Holder who has delivered a
revocation may thereafter deliver a new Letter of Consent by following one of the described
procedures at any time prior to the Consent Date.
Prior to the Consent Date, Amkor intends to consult with the Tabulation Agent to determine
whether the Tabulation Agent has received any revocations of consents. Amkor reserves the right to
contest the validity of any such revocations.
8. Backup Withholding. Federal income tax law generally requires a consenting Holder to
provide to the Tabulation Agent (as payor) such Holders correct Taxpayer Identification Number
(TIN) on the Substitute Form W-9 below, which in the case of a consenting Holder who is an
individual is generally such Holders social security number, or otherwise establishes an
exemption. If the Tabulation Agent is not provided with the correct TIN or an adequate basis for an
exemption from backup withholding, such consenting Holder may be subject to a $50 penalty imposed
by the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) and backup withholding at the then applicable rate
(currently, 28%) on the amount of gross proceeds received pursuant to the Consent Solicitation. If
withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained provided the required
information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Exempt Holders are not subject to these backup withholding and reporting requirements. See the
enclosed Guidelines of Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9 (the
W-9 Guidelines) for additional instructions.
To prevent backup withholding, each consenting Holder must provide its correct TIN by
completing the Substitute Form W-9 set forth below, certifying, under penalties of perjury, that
(A) the TIN provided is correct (or that such holder is awaiting a TIN), (B) the Holder is a U.S.
person, and (C)(i) the Holder is exempt from backup withholding, (ii) the Holder has not been
notified by the IRS that such Holder is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to
report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified the Holder that such Holder is no
longer subject to backup withholding.
If a Holder that is a U.S. person does not have a TIN, such Holder should consult the W-9
Guidelines for instructions on applying for a TIN and check the box in Part 1 of the Substitute
Form W-9. Note: Checking this box on the form means that such Holder has already applied for a TIN
or that such Holder intends to apply for one in the near future. If the box in Part 1 of the
Substitute Form W-9 is checked, and the Tabulation Agent is not provided with a TIN by the time of
payment, the Tabulation Agent may withhold a portion of the gross proceeds paid to the Holder.
The Tabulation Agent intends to withhold at a rate of 30% on payments pursuant to the Consent
Solicitation to a nonresident alien or foreign entity unless such Holder provides the appropriate
properly executed IRS Form W-8 (or appropriate substitute form) certifying that such Holder is
eligible for an exemption from or a reduction in the rate of withholding. If such withholding
results in an overpayment of federal income taxes, a refund or credit may be obtained from the IRS.
9. Waiver and Amendment of Conditions. Amkor reserves the absolute right, subject to
applicable law, to amend, waive or modify the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation.
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10. Questions and Requests for Assistance and Additional Copies. Questions regarding the Consent
Solicitation, requests for assistance in completing and delivery of this Letter of Consent or for
additional copies of the Consent Solicitation Statement, this Letter of Consent or other related
documents should be directed to the Tabulation Agent as follows:
Global Bondholder Services Corporation
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: (212) 430-3774
Toll free (866) 470-3800
By Facsimile:
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(212) 430-3775
Confirmation:
(212) 430-3774
By Mail, Overnight Courier or Hand Delivery:
65 Broadway Suite 723
New York, New York 10006
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SUBSTITUTE
Form W-9
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number
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PAYEE INFORMATION (please print or type) |
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Individual or business name: |
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o Partnership
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Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.): |
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Part I: Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN to the right and certify by signing and dating below. For individuals, your TIN is
your social security number. Sole proprietors may enter either their social security number or their employer identification number. For other entities, your TIN is your employer identification number.
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Social security number: |
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Part II: Certification
Certification Instructions: You must cross out item 2 below if you have been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) that you are currently
subject to backup withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return. However, if after being notified by the IRS that you were
subject to backup withholding after you received another notification from the IRS that you are no longer subject to backup withholding, do not cross out
item 2.
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
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The number shown on this form is my correct TIN (or a TIN has not been issued to me and either (a) I have mailed or delivered an application to receive a
TIN to the appropriate IRS Center or Social Security Administration Office, or (b) I intend to mail or deliver an application in the near future). I
understand that until I provide my TIN to the payer, a portion of all reportable payments made to me by the payer may be withheld and remitted to the IRS as
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I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, (b) I have not been notified by the IRS that I am subject to
backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup
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I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). |
For U.S. payees exempt from backup withholding (write Exempt in this space):
The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid backup
withholding.
Signature
Date
, 2006
NOTE: Failure to complete and return this form may result in backup withholding on any payments
made to you pursuant to the Consent Solicitation and a $50 penalty imposed by the IRS. Please
review the enclosed Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute
Form W-9 for additional details.
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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number to Give the Payer. Social Security
Numbers have nine digits separated by two hyphens: i.e. 000-00-0000. Employer Identification
Numbers have nine digits separated by only one hyphen: i.e. 00-0000000. The table below will help
you determine the number to give the payer.
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or, if combined funds, the first
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the identifying number of the
personal representative or trustee
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charity, educational organization or
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Agriculture in the name of an entity
(such as a state or local government,
school district, or prison) that
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Note: If no name is circled when there is more than one name, the number will be considered to be
that of the first name listed.
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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
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Obtaining a Number
If you do not have a taxpayer identification number or you do not
know your number, obtain Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card (for resident
Individuals), Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (for businesses and all
other entities), or Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (for
alien individuals required to file U.S. tax returns), at the local office of the Social Security
Administration or the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) and apply for a number.
To complete the Substitute Form W-9, if you do not have a taxpayer identification number, write
applied for in the box in Part I of the form, sign and date the form, and give it to the
requester. Generally, you will then have 60 days to obtain a taxpayer identification number and
furnish it to the requester. If the requester does not receive your taxpayer identification number
within 60 days, backup withholding, if applicable, will begin and will continue until you furnish
your taxpayer identification number to the requester.
Payees and Payments Exempt from Backup Withholding
Payees exempt from backup withholding on all payments include the following:
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custodial account under Section 403(b) (7) if the account satisfies
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or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. |
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or instrumentalities. |
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instrumentalities. |
Other payees that may be exempt from backup withholding include:
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A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the
United States, the District of Columbia, or a possession of the United
States. |
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A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission. |
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Investment Company Act of 1940. |
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494 7. |
Payments of dividends and patronage dividends not generally
subject to backup withholding include the following:
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Payments of interest not generally subject to backup withholding include the following:
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Note: You may be subject to backup withholding if this interest is $600 or more and is paid in
the course of the payers trade or business and you have not provided your correct taxpayer
identification number to the payer. |
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EXEMPT PAYEES DESCRIBED ABOVE SHOULD FILE SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 TO AVOID POSSIBLE ERRONEOUS BACKUP
WITHHOLDING. FILE THIS FORM WITH THE PAYER, FURNISH YOUR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, WRITE
EXEMPT ON THE FACE OF THE FORM, SIGN AND DATE THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE PAYER. IF YOU ARE A
NON-RESIDENT ALIEN OR A FOREIGN ENTITY NOT SUBJECT TO BACKUP WITHHOLDING, FILE WITH PAYER A
COMPLETED INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-8 (CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN STATUS).
Certain payments other than interest, dividends, and patronage dividends, that are not subject to
information reporting are also not subject to backup withholding. For details, see Sections 6041,
6041A, 6042, 6044, 6045, 6049, 6050A and 6050N and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Privacy Act Notice. Section 6109 requires most recipients of dividend, interest, or other payments
to give taxpayer identification numbers to payers who must report the payments to the IRS. The IRS
uses the numbers for identification purposes. Payers must be given the numbers whether or not
recipients are required to file tax returns. Payers must generally withhold 28% of taxable
interest, dividend, and certain other payments to a payee who does not furnish a taxpayer
identification number to a payer. Certain penalties may also apply.
Penalties
(1) Penalty for Failure to Furnish Taxpayer Identification Number. If you fail to furnish your
correct taxpayer identification number to a requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each
such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.
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(2) Civil Penalty for False Information with Respect to Withholding. If you make a false statement
with no reasonable basis which results in no imposition of backup withholding, you are subject to a
penalty of $500.
(3) Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information. Willfully falsifying certifications or
affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISER OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
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