AOSL 12.31.2013 10Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________________
FORM 10-Q
_________________________________
(MARK ONE)
x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013

OR
o    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             
Commission file number 001-34717
__________________________
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Bermuda
77-0553536
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda
(Address of Principal Registered
Offices including Zip Code)
(408) 830-9742
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
__________________________________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x     No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer  x
Non-accelerated filer  o
Smaller reporting company   o
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  x
Number of common shares outstanding as of January 31, 2014: 25,994,027.



Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
Form 10-Q
Fiscal Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
    Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
    Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    Item 3.
    Item 4.
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
    Item 1.
    Item 1A.
Risk Factors
    Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
    Item 5.
Other Information
    Item 6.
Exhibits
 



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands except par value per share)
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
102,533

 
$
92,406

Restricted cash
206

 
204

Accounts receivable, net
39,002

 
38,298

Inventories
62,767

 
68,339

Deferred income tax assets
2,191

 
3,030

Other current assets
3,376

 
3,578

Total current assets
210,075

 
205,855

Property, plant and equipment, net
127,508

 
138,111

Intangible assets, net
296

 
496

Goodwill
269

 
269

Deferred income tax assets
10,766

 
10,823

Other long-term assets
1,261

 
767

Total assets
$
350,175

 
$
356,321

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Short term debt
$
3,107

 
$
3,821

Accounts payable
25,779

 
31,738

Accrued liabilities
15,372

 
14,571

Income taxes payable
1,506

 
1,472

Deferred margin
611

 
622

Capital leases
695

 
1,267

Total current liabilities
47,070

 
53,491

Long-term debt
12,143

 
13,571

Income taxes payable - long term
3,371

 
3,692

Deferred income tax liabilities
2,214

 
2,613

Capital leases - long term
100

 
195

Deferred rent
1,227

 
1,308

Total liabilities
66,125

 
74,870

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred shares, par value $0.002 per share:
 
 
 
Authorized: 10,000 shares: Issued and outstanding: none at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013

 

Common shares, par value $0.002 per share:
 
 
 
Authorized: 50,000 shares: Issued and outstanding: 26,178 shares and 25,955 shares at December 31, 2013 and 25,882 shares and 25,656 shares at June 30, 2013
52

 
51

Treasury shares at cost: 223 shares at December 31, 2013 and 226 shares at June 30, 2013
(2,013
)
 
(2,054
)
Additional paid-in capital
170,434

 
168,352

Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,006

 
957

Retained earnings
114,571

 
114,145

Total shareholders’ equity
284,050

 
281,451

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
350,175

 
$
356,321

See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands except per share data)




 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenue
$
76,265

 
$
89,448

 
$
160,386

 
$
185,209

Cost of goods sold
62,646

 
68,854

 
129,616

 
139,082

Gross profit
13,619

 
20,594

 
30,770

 
46,127

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
4,972

 
6,866

 
11,819

 
13,799

Selling, general and administrative
7,309

 
8,838

 
16,249

 
17,619

Total operating expenses
12,281

 
15,704

 
28,068

 
31,418

Operating income
1,338

 
4,890

 
2,702

 
14,709

Interest income
14

 
20

 
38

 
37

Interest expense
(69
)
 
(107
)
 
(148
)
 
(189
)
Income before income taxes
1,283

 
4,803

 
2,592

 
14,557

Income tax expense
1,123

 
1,085

 
2,125

 
2,897

Net income
$
160

 
$
3,718

 
$
467

 
$
11,660

Net income per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.01

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.02

 
$
0.46

Diluted
$
0.01

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.02

 
$
0.45

Weighted average number of common shares used to compute net income per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
25,846

 
25,292

 
25,765

 
25,165

Diluted
26,462

 
26,101

 
26,385

 
25,992

























See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands)



 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
160

 
$
3,718

 
$
467

 
$
11,660

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(5
)
 
25

 
49

 
55

Total comprehensive income
$
155

 
$
3,743

 
$
516

 
$
11,715













































See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)





 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
467

 
$
11,660

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
13,748

 
14,498

Amortization
200

 
286

Share-based compensation expense
1,314

 
2,354

Deferred income taxes, net
497

 
624

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment
(120
)
 
51

Changes in working capital:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(704
)
 
(4,117
)
Inventories
5,572

 
(5,710
)
Other current and long-term assets
(292
)
 
1,850

Accounts payable
(5,961
)
 
2,496

Income taxes payable
(287
)
 
218

Accrued and other liabilities
607

 
(1,542
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
15,041

 
22,668

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(3,282
)
 
(12,531
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
244

 

Restricted cash placed
(2
)
 
(125
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(3,040
)
 
(12,656
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and ESPP
930

 
2,051

Payment for repurchase of common shares

 
(5
)
Proceeds from borrowings

 
250

Repayments of borrowings
(2,143
)
 
(2,143
)
Principal payments on capital leases
(667
)
 
(479
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,880
)
 
(326
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
6

 
12

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
10,127

 
9,698

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
92,406

 
82,166

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
102,533

 
$
91,864

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing information:
 
 
 
Property and equipment purchased but not yet paid
$
1,808

 
$
3,144








See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

4

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



1. The Company and Significant Accounting Policies
The Company
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” "AOS," "we" or "us") design, develop and supply a broad range of power semiconductors. The Company's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment. The Company conducts its operations primarily in the United States of America (“USA”), Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
Basis of Preparation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X, as amended. They do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the period presented have been included in the interim periods. Operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2013 is derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements will be affected. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the estimates, judgments and assumptions including those related to stock rotation returns, price adjustments, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, warranty accrual, income taxes, share-based compensation, variable interest entities, and useful lives for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of cash equivalents are based on observable market prices and have been categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Cash equivalents consist primarily of short term bank deposits. The carrying values of financial instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to their short-term maturities. The carrying value of the Company's debt is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value which is estimated by considering the current rates available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities, structure and terms of the debts.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The Company's accumulated other comprehensive income consists of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments. Total comprehensive income is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

5

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The new guidance requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits ("UTBs") against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, UTBs will be netted against all available same-jurisdiction loss or other tax carryforwards that would be utilized, rather than only against carryforwards that are created by the UTBs. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have any significant impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

2. Net Income Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
160

 
$
3,718

 
$
467

 
$
11,660

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic net income per share
25,846

 
25,292

 
25,765

 
25,165

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic net income per share
25,846

 
25,292

 
25,765

 
25,165

Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares
616

 
809

 
620

 
827

Weighted average number of common shares used to compute diluted net income per share
26,462

 
26,101

 
26,385

 
25,992

Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.01

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.02

 
$
0.46

Diluted
$
0.01

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.02

 
$
0.45

The following potential dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Employee stock options and RSUs
2,700

 
2,841

 
2,742

 
2,768

ESPP to purchase common shares
302

 
187

 
304

 
251

Total potential dilutive securities
3,002

 
3,028

 
3,046

 
3,019



6

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


3. Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
The Company manages its credit risk associated with exposure to distributors and direct customers on outstanding accounts receivable through the application of credit approvals, credit ratings and other monitoring procedures. In some instances, the Company also obtains letters of credit from certain customers.
Credit sales, which are mainly on credit terms of 30 to 60 days, are only made to customers who meet the Company's credit requirements, while sales to new customers or customers with low credit ratings are usually made on an advance payment basis. The Company considers its financial assets to be of good credit quality because its key distributors and direct customers have long-standing business relationships with the Company and the Company has not experienced any significant bad debt write-offs of accounts receivable in the past. The Company closely monitors the aging of accounts receivable from its distributors and direct customers, and regularly reviews their financial positions, when available.
Summarized below are individual customers whose revenue or accounts receivable balances were 10% or higher than the respective total consolidated amounts:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
Percentage of revenue
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Customer A
22.7
%
 
24.2
%
 
21.6
%
 
23.9
%
Customer B
42.2
%
 
43.8
%
 
43.3
%
 
42.6
%
Customer C
13.0
%
 
11.2
%
 
12.4
%
 
12.5
%
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
Percentage of accounts receivable
 
Customer A
20.4
%
 
33.8
%
Customer B
35.9
%
 
22.6
%
Customer C
17.0
%
 
19.9
%

4. Balance Sheet Components
Accounts receivable:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable
$
54,099

 
$
52,202

Less: Allowance for price adjustments
(15,067
)
 
(13,152
)
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(30
)
 
(752
)
Accounts receivable, net
$
39,002

 
$
38,298


Inventories:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Raw materials
$
17,445

 
$
17,248

Work in-process
36,165

 
38,618

Finished goods
9,157

 
12,473

 
$
62,767

 
$
68,339

 


7

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Property, plant and equipment:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Land
$
4,950

 
$
4,950

Building
4,106

 
4,106

Manufacturing machinery and equipment
159,338

 
156,958

Equipment and tooling
10,413

 
10,356

Computer equipment and software
16,835

 
16,140

Office furniture and equipment
1,564

 
1,559

Leasehold improvements
24,434

 
24,068

 
221,640

 
218,137

Less accumulated depreciation
(100,932
)
 
(87,180
)
 
120,708

 
130,957

Equipment and construction in progress
6,800

 
7,154

Property, plant and equipment, net
$
127,508

 
$
138,111

Other long term assets:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Prepayments for property and equipment
$
707

 
$
77

Investment in a privately held company
100

 
100

Deferred debt issuance cost
43

 
91

Office leases deposits
411

 
499

 
$
1,261

 
$
767

Accrued liabilities:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Accrued salaries and wages
$
4,216

 
$
3,079

Accrued vacation
968

 
2,078

Accrued bonuses
1,153

 
880

Warranty accrual
1,496

 
1,428

Stock rotation accrual
1,480

 
1,572

Accrued professional fees
607

 
918

ESPP payable
290

 
353

Customer deposits
488

 
123

Other accrued expenses
4,674

 
4,140

 
$
15,372

 
$
14,571



8

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



The activities in the warranty accrual, included in accrued liabilities, are as follows:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
1,428

 
$
1,556

Additions
1,239

 
733

Utilization
(1,171
)
 
(616
)
Ending balance
$
1,496

 
$
1,673

The activities in the stock rotation accrual, included in accrued liabilities, are as follows:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
1,572

 
$
2,032

Additions
2,332

 
3,254

Utilization
(2,424
)
 
(3,519
)
Ending balance
$
1,480

 
$
1,767


5. Debt
On May 11, 2012, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a financial institution that provides a term loan of $20.0 million for general purposes and a $10.0 million non-revolving credit line for the purchase of equipment. Both the term loan and equipment line will be fully repayable in May 2015. The borrowings may be made in the form of either Eurodollar loans or Base Rate loans. Eurodollar loans accrue interest based on an adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as defined in the agreement, plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%. Base Rate loans accrue interest at the highest of (a) the lender's Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% and (c) the Eurodollar Rate (for a one-month interest period) plus 1%; plus a margin of -0.5% to 0.25%. The applicable margins for both Eurodollar loans and Base Rate loans will vary from time to time in the foregoing ranges based on the cash and cash equivalent balances maintained by the Company and its subsidiaries with the lender. In May 2013, the equipment credit line expired and there was no outstanding balance. As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the outstanding balances of the term loan were $15.0 million and $17.1 million, respectively. Of the $15.0 million and $17.1 million term loan, $2.9 million and $3.6 million were included as short-term debt as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

The obligations under the term loan are secured by substantially all assets of two subsidiaries of the Company, including, but not limited to, certain real property and related assets located at the Oregon fab. In addition, the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company have agreed to guarantee full repayment and performance of the obligations under the loan agreement. The loan agreement contains customary restrictive covenants and includes certain financial covenants that require the Company to maintain on a consolidated basis specified financial ratios including total liabilities to tangible net worth, fixed charge coverage and current assets to current liabilities. As of December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Two of the Company's subsidiaries in China had revolving lines of credit that allow each of the subsidiaries to draw down, from time to time, up to 80% of the accounts receivable balance of such subsidiary, with an aggregated maximum amount of RMB 95 million (equivalent of $15.7 million based on the currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2013) to finance the subsidiary's working capital with a maximum of 120-day repayment term. The interest rate on each draw down varies and is indexed to the published LIBOR. The lines expired in September 2013 and the Company is currently in the process of renewing them. As of December 31, 2013, there was no outstanding balance under these two revolving lines of credit.

9

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


During July 2012, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the State of Oregon for an amount of $250,000. The loan is required to be used for training new and re-training existing employees of the Oregon Fab. The loan bears a compound annual interest rate of 5.0% and is to be repaid in April 2014. The State may forgive the loan and unpaid interest if certain conditions primarily relating to hiring targets are met and it is more likely than not that the Company will meet those hiring targets. As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the outstanding balance and accrued interest of the loan, included in short term debt, was $269,000 and $262,000, respectively.

6. Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Compensation
Share Repurchase
On October 22, 2010, the Company's board of directors authorized a $25.0 million share repurchase program. Under this repurchase program the Company may, from time to time, repurchase shares from the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to supervision and oversight by the board. The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method. Shares repurchased are accounted for as treasury shares and the total cost of shares repurchased is recorded as a reduction of shareholders' equity. From time to time, treasury shares may be reissued as part of the Company's stock-based compensation programs. Gains on re-issuance of treasury stock are credited to additional paid-in capital; losses are charged to additional paid-in capital to offset the net gains, if any, from previous sales or re-issuance of treasury stock. Any remaining balance of the losses are charged to retained earnings.
During the three and six months ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not repurchased any shares under the program. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2013, the Company reissued 2,700 and 2,950 shares, respectively, with weighted average repurchase cost of $13.82 per share for both periods, upon vesting of certain restricted stock units ("RSU").
As of December 31, 2013, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 241,770 shares for a total cost of $2.3 million, at an average repurchase price of $9.40 per share since inception of the program. Of the 241,770 repurchased shares, 18,750 shares with a weighted average repurchase price of $13.81 per share were reissued at an average price of $3.47 per share for option exercises and vested RSUs.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activities for the six months ended December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
Weighted
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
Number of
 
Exercise Price
 
Aggregate
 
Shares
 
Per Share
 
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at June 30, 2013
3,593,854

 
$
10.24

 
$
3,144,506

Granted
77,500

 
7.51

 
 
Exercised
(119,321
)
 
0.98

 
772,342

Canceled or forfeited
(237,461
)
 
11.18

 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
3,314,572

 
$
10.45

 
$
2,409,612


Information with respect to stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013 is as follows:
 
Options Outstanding  
 
Options Vested and Exercisable  
 
Number Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Life (years) 
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Number Exercisable
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Total options outstanding
3,314,572

 
4.43
 
$
10.45

 
2,778,724

 
$
10.29

Options vested and expected to vest
3,280,477

 
4.36
 
$
10.44

 
 
 
 
Options expected to vest are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumption to total outstanding options.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The fair value of stock options granted were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model for the six months ended December 31, 2013 with the following weighted average assumptions:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
Volatility rate
48%
Risk-free interest rate
1.6% - 1.7%
Expected term
5.5 years
Dividend yield
0%
Restricted Stock Units ("RSU")
The following table summarizes the Company's RSU activities for the six months ended December 31, 2013:
 
Number of Restricted Stock
Units
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Recognition
Period (Years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Nonvested at June 30, 2013
549,553

 
$
9.50

 
1.87
 
$
4,198,585

Granted
55,804

 
7.65

 
 
 
 
Vested
(71,960
)
 
9.65

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(73,952
)
 
9.72

 
 
 
 
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
459,445

 
$
9.22

 
1.67
 
$
3,542,321

RSUs vested and expected to vest
415,616

 
 
 
1.60
 
$
3,204,396

The fair value of RSU is estimated based on the market price of the Company's share on the date of grant.
Employee Share Purchase Plan
The Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") was established in May 2010 upon the completion of the Company's initial public offering. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values of common shares issued under the ESPP were as follows:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
Volatility rate
50%
Risk-free interest rate
0.1% - 0.3%
Expected term
1.3 years
Dividend yield
0%
Share-based Compensation Expense
The total share-based compensation expense (reversal) related to stock options, ESPP and RSUs described above, recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
Cost of goods sold
$
142

 
$
141

 
$
338

 
$
339

Research and development
(32
)
 
278

 
263

 
671

Selling, general and administrative
(5
)
 
494

 
713

 
1,344

 
$
105

 
$
913

 
$
1,314

 
$
2,354


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense as of December 31, 2013 was $3.8 million, which includes estimated forfeitures and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.

7. Income Taxes
The Company recognized income tax expense of approximately $1.1 million for both the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company recognized income tax expense of approximately $2.1 million and $2.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The estimated effective tax rate was 87.5% and 22.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The estimated effective tax rate was 82.0% and 19.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and the six months ended December 31, 2013 was higher than that for same period of last year primarily due to the changes in the mix of earnings in various geographic jurisdictions between the two periods.
The Company files its income tax returns in the United States and in various foreign jurisdictions. The tax years 2001 to 2013 remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities. The tax years 2005 to 2013 remain open to examination by foreign tax authorities.
The Company's income tax returns are subject to examinations by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities in various jurisdictions. In accordance with the guidance on the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, the Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. These assessments can require considerable estimates and judgments. As of December 31, 2013, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $7.6 million. If the Company's estimate of income tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, then a further charge to expense would be required. If events occur and the payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when the Company determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. The Company does not anticipate any material changes to its uncertain tax positions during the next twelve months.

8. Segment and Geographic Information
The Company is organized as, and operates in, one operating segment: the design, development and supply of power semiconductor products for computing, consumer electronics, communication and industrial applications. The chief operating decision-maker is the Chief Executive Officer. The financial information presented to the Company's Chief Executive Officer is on a consolidated basis, accompanied by information about revenue by customer and geographic region, for purposes of evaluating financial performance and allocating resources. The Company has one business segment, and there are no segment managers who are held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for products or components below the consolidated unit level. Accordingly, the Company reports as a single operating segment.
The Company sells its products primarily to distributors in the Asia Pacific region, who in turn sell these products to end customers. Because the Company's distributors sell their products to end customers which may have a global presence, revenue by geographical location is not necessarily representative of the geographical distribution of sales to end user markets.
The revenue by geographical location in the following tables is based on the country or region to which the products were shipped to:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
Hong Kong
$
64,229

 
$
71,251

 
$
135,485

 
$
145,878

China
10,156

 
15,336

 
21,048

 
32,965

South Korea
745

 
1,392

 
1,542

 
3,660

United States
425

 
313

 
898

 
656

Other countries
710

 
1,156

 
1,413

 
2,050

 
$
76,265

 
$
89,448

 
$
160,386

 
$
185,209


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following is a summary of revenue by product type:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
Power discrete
$
58,946

 
$
70,801

 
$
124,091

 
$
146,305

Power IC
13,226

 
12,936

 
26,838

 
27,467

Packaging and testing services
4,093

 
5,711

 
9,457

 
11,437

 
$
76,265

 
$
89,448

 
$
160,386

 
$
185,209

 
Long-lived assets, consisting of property, plant and equipment by geographical area are as follows:
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
China
$
85,704

 
$
93,663

United States
41,389

 
43,946

Other countries
415

 
502

 
$
127,508

 
$
138,111



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


9. Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Commitments
As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $30.0 million and $25.8 million, respectively, of outstanding purchase commitments primarily for purchases of semiconductor raw materials, wafers, spare parts and packaging and testing services; and approximately $4.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of capital commitments for the purchase of property and equipment.
Contingencies and Indemnities
The Company is currently not a party to any material legal proceedings. The Company has in the past, and may from time to time in the future, become involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent claims and litigation, including claims regarding patent and other intellectual property rights as well as improper hiring practices. Irrespective of the validity of such claims, the Company could incur significant costs in the defense thereof or could suffer adverse effects on its operations.
The Company is a party to a variety of agreements that it has contracted with various third parties. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company may be obligated to indemnify another party to such an agreement with respect to certain matters. Typically, these obligations arise in the context of contracts entered into by the Company, under which the Company customarily agrees to hold the other party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations and covenants related to such matters as title to assets sold, certain intellectual property rights, specified environmental matters and certain income taxes. In these circumstances, payment by the Company is customarily conditioned on the other party making a claim pursuant to the procedures specified in the particular contract, which procedures typically allow the Company to challenge the other party's claim. Further, the Company's obligations under these agreements may be limited in time and/or amount, and in some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by it under these agreements. The Company has not historically paid or recorded any material indemnifications and no accrual has been made at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
The Company has agreed to indemnify its directors and certain employees as permitted by law and pursuant to its bye-laws, and has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers. The Company has not recorded a liability associated with these indemnification arrangements, as it historically has not incurred any material costs associated with such indemnification obligations. Costs associated with such indemnification obligations may be mitigated by insurance coverage that the Company maintains, however, such insurance may not cover any, or may cover only a portion of, the amounts the Company may be required to pay. In addition, the Company may not be able to maintain such insurance coverage in the future.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters addressed in this Item 2 constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company’s management. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides certain “safe harbor” provisions for forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made pursuant to the Act. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to its forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected events. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words “AOS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited and its subsidiaries.
This management’s discussion should be read in conjunction with the management’s discussion included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2013.
Overview

We are a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad portfolio of power semiconductors. Our portfolio of power semiconductors includes over 1,400 products, and has grown rapidly with the introduction of over 195 new products during the fiscal year 2013, and over 240 and 190 new products in the fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively. During the six months ended December 31, 2013, we introduced an additional 89 new products. Our teams of scientists and engineers have developed extensive intellectual properties and technical knowledge that encompass major aspects of power semiconductors, which we believe enables us to introduce and develop innovative products to address the increasingly complex power requirements of advanced electronics. We have an extensive patent portfolio that consists of 377 patents and 203 patent applications in the United States as of December 31, 2013. We differentiate ourselves by integrating our expertise in technology, design and advanced packaging to optimize product performance and cost. Our portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including personal computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.
Our business model leverages global resources, including research and development and manufacturing in the United States and Asia. Our sales and technical support teams are localized in several growing markets. We operate a 200mm wafer fabrication facility located in Hillsboro, Oregon, ("the Oregon fab") which is critical for us to accelerate proprietary technology development, new product introduction and improve our financial performance in the long run. For example, in calendar year 2012 and 2013, we were able to triple the number of new technology platforms released as compared to prior years. These platforms have allowed us to develop a new generation of low voltage MOSFET products, our Gen 5 AlphaMOS, and introduce AlphaMOSII high voltage technology and new medium voltage products. To meet the market demand for the more mature high volume products, we also utilize the wafer manufacturing capacity of selected third party foundries. For assembly and test, we primarily rely upon our in-house facilities in China. We believe our in-house packaging and testing capability provides us with a competitive advantage in proprietary packaging technology, product quality, cost and cycle time.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, in response to the continuing decline of the PC markets, we have implemented certain cost cutting measures such as Company shut downs, headcount reduction and compensation reduction of selected employees. The compensations of those selected employees have been reinstated to the previous level starting January 2014.
Factors affecting our performance
Our performance is affected by several key factors, including the following:

The global, regional economic and PC market conditions: Because our products primarily serve consumer electronic applications, a deterioration of the global and regional economic conditions could materially affect our revenue and results of operations. In particular, because a significant amount of our revenue is derived from sales of products in the personal computing ("PC") markets, such as notebooks, motherboards and notebook battery packs, a significant decline or downturn in the PC markets can have a material adverse effect on our revenue and results of operations.  Our revenue from the PC markets

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accounted for approximately 46.0% and 52.3% of our total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 45.6% and 52.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Since the beginning of calendar year 2013, we have experienced a significant global decline in the PC markets due to continued growth of demand in tablets and smart phones, worldwide economic conditions and the industry inventory correction which had and may continue to have a material negative impact on the demand for our products, revenue, factory utilization, gross margin, our ability to resell excess inventory, and other performance measures.

In response to this trend, we have been executing and are continuing to execute strategies to diversify our product portfolio and penetrate into other market segments, such as the consumer, communication and industrial market segments, which we believe would mitigate and eventually overcome the reduced demand resulting from the declining PC markets. As we develop and sell new products that serve more diversified markets, we expect that sales based on the PC markets, as a percentage of the total revenue, will continue to decline. However, if the rate of decline in the PC markets is faster than we expected, or if we cannot successfully diversify or introduce new products to keep pace with the declining PC markets, we may not be able to alleviate its negative impact, which will adversely affect our results of operations.

Manufacturing costs:  Our gross margin may be affected by our manufacturing costs, including utilization of our own manufacturing facilities, pricing of wafers from other foundries and semiconductor raw materials, which may fluctuate from time to time largely due to the market demand and supply.  Capacity utilization affects our gross margin because we have certain fixed costs associated with our in-house packaging and testing facilities and our Oregon fab.  If we are unable to utilize the capacity of our in-house manufacturing facilities at a desired level, our gross margin may be adversely affected.  In addition, the continuing decline of the PC markets as discussed above as well as the resulted cost cutting measures such as Company shut downs during the current quarter, has led to a reduced level of capacity utilization at our manufacturing facilities in the three and six months ended December 31, 2013.  If we are not able to mitigate the negative impact of the declining PC markets, we may not be able to improve our factory utilization or offset the increasing manufacturing costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our gross margin.

Erosion of average selling price: Erosion of average selling prices of established products is typical in our industry. Consistent with this historical trend, we expect that average selling prices of our existing products will continue to decline in the future. However, as a normal course of business, we seek to offset the effect of declining average selling prices by introducing new and higher value products, expanding existing products for new applications and new customers, and reducing the manufacturing cost of existing products.
Product introductions and customers' product requirements: Our success depends on our ability to introduce products on a timely basis that meet or are compatible with our customers' specifications and performance requirements. Both factors, timeliness of product introductions and conformance to customers' requirements, are equally important in securing design wins with our customers. We have introduced new mid- and high-voltage products as part of our business strategy to diversify our product portfolios and penetrate into new markets such as the power supply and industrial markets. As we accelerate the development of new technology platforms, we expect to increase the pace at which we introduce new products and obtain design wins. Our failure to introduce products on a timely basis that meet customers' specifications and performance requirements and our inability to continue to expand our serviceable markets could adversely affect our financial performance, including loss of market share with customers.
In addition, our financial performance may decline if we experience significant product compatibility issues. We recorded a non-cash, non-recurring inventory valuation charge in the amount of $7.7 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 in fiscal 2013, and approximately $5.7 million of which was attributable to newly developed products for desktop PC applications for a major OEM because these products were not compatible with its particular applications.  While we have fully resolved this issue with the OEM, similar product compatibility issues may arise with other products or OEMs, and the solutions we implemented may not be fully effective in preventing future occurrences.
Distributor ordering patterns and seasonality: Our distributors place purchase orders with us based on their forecasts of end customer demand, and this demand may vary significantly depending on the sales outlooks and market and economic conditions of end customers. Because these forecasts may not be accurate, channel inventory held at our distributors may fluctuate significantly, which in turn may prompt distributors to make significant adjustments to their purchase orders placed with us. As a result, our revenue and operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. In addition, because our products are used in consumer electronics products, our revenue is subject to seasonality. Our sales seasonality is affected by numerous factors, including global and regional economic conditions as well as the PC market conditions, revenue generated from new products, changes in distributor ordering patterns in response to channel inventory adjustments and end customer demand for our products and fluctuations in consumer purchase patterns prior to major holiday seasons. In recent

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periods, broad fluctuations in the semiconductor markets and the global and regional economic conditions, in particular the decline of the PC market conditions, have had a more significant impact on our results of operations than seasonality.
Principal line items of statements of operations
The following describes the principal line items set forth in our condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Revenue
We generate revenue primarily from the sale of power semiconductors, consisting of power discretes and power ICs. Historically, a majority of our revenue was derived from power discrete products and a smaller amount was derived from power IC products. Because our products typically have three-year to five-year life cycles, the rate of new product introduction is an important driver of revenue growth over time. We believe that expanding the breadth of our product portfolio is important to our business prospects, because it provides us with an opportunity to increase our total bill-of-materials within an electronic system and to address the power requirements of additional electronic systems. In addition, a small percentage of our total revenue is generated by providing packaging and testing services to third-parties through one of our subsidiaries.

Our product revenue includes the effect of the estimated stock rotation returns and price adjustments that we expect to provide to our distributors. Stock rotation returns are governed by contract and are limited to a specified percentage of the monetary value of products purchased by the distributor during a specified period. At our discretion or upon our direct negotiations with the original design manufacturers ("ODMs") or original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), we may elect to grant special pricing that is below the prices at which we sold our products to the distributors. In these situations, we will grant price adjustments to the distributors reflecting such special pricing. We estimate the price adjustments for inventory at the distributors based on factors such as distributor inventory levels, pre-approved future distributor selling prices, distributor margins and demand for our products.
Cost of goods sold

Our cost of goods sold primarily consists of costs associated with semiconductor wafers, packaging and testing, personnel, including share-based compensation expense, overhead attributable to manufacturing, operations and procurement, and cost associated with yield improvements, capacity utilization, warranty and inventory reserves. As the volume of sales increases, we expect cost of goods sold to increase. We have recently implemented a process to improve our factory capacity utilization rates by transferring more wafer production to our Oregon fab and reducing our reliance on outside foundries. While our utilization rates cannot be immune to the market conditions, our goal is to make them less vulnerable to market fluctuations. We believe our market diversification strategy and product growth will drive higher volume of manufacturing which will improve our factory utilization rates and gross margin in the long run.
Operating expenses
Our operating expenses consist of research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses. We expect our operating expenses as a percentage of revenue to fluctuate from period to period as we continue to exercise cost control measures in response to the declining PC markets as well as align our operating expenses to the revenue level.
Research and development expenses.  Our research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, bonuses, benefits, share-based compensation expense, expenses associated with new product prototypes, travel expenses, fees for engineering services provided by outside contractors and consultants, amortization of software and design tools, depreciation of equipment and overhead costs for research and development personnel. We continue to invest in developing new technologies and products utilizing our own fabrication and packaging facilities as it is critical to our long-term success. We will also evaluate appropriate investment levels and stay focused on new product introductions to improve our competitiveness. We expect that our research and development expenses will fluctuate from time to time.
Selling, general and administrative expenses.  Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, bonuses, benefits, share-based compensation expense, product promotion costs, occupancy costs, travel expenses, expenses related to sales and marketing activities, amortization of software, depreciation of equipment, maintenance costs and other expenses for general and administrative functions as well as costs for outside professional services, including legal, audit and accounting services. We expect our selling, general and administrative expenses to fluctuate in the near future as we continue to exercise cost control measures in response to the declining PC markets.

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Income tax expense
We are subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions. Significant judgment and estimates are required in determining our worldwide income tax expense. The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations of different jurisdictions globally. We establish accruals for potential liabilities and contingencies based on a more likely than not threshold to the recognition and de-recognition of uncertain tax positions. If the recognition threshold is met, the applicable accounting guidance permits us to recognize a tax benefit measured at the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. If the actual tax outcome of such exposures is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, the differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. Changes in the location of taxable income (loss) could result in significant changes in our income tax expense.

We record a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, based on historical profitability and our estimate of future taxable income in a particular jurisdiction. Our judgments regarding future taxable income may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws, tax planning strategies or other factors. If our assumptions and consequently our estimates change in the future, the deferred tax assets may increase or decrease, resulting in corresponding changes in income tax expense. Our effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic distribution of our worldwide profits or losses, the tax laws and regulations in each geographical region where we have operations, the availability of tax credits and carry-forwards and the effectiveness of our tax planning strategies.
Results of Operations
The following tables set forth statements of operations, also expressed as a percentage of revenue, for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Our historical results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future period.
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
 
(% of revenue)
 
(in thousands)
 
(% of revenue)
Revenue
$
76,265

 
$
89,448

 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
$
160,386

 
$
185,209

 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
Cost of goods sold
62,646

 
68,854

 
82.1
 %
 
77.0
 %
 
129,616

 
139,082

 
80.8
 %
 
75.1
 %
Gross profit
13,619

 
20,594

 
17.9
 %
 
23.0
 %
 
30,770

 
46,127

 
19.2
 %
 
24.9
 %
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
4,972

 
6,866

 
6.5
 %
 
7.7
 %
 
11,819

 
13,799

 
7.4
 %
 
7.5
 %
Selling, general and administrative
7,309

 
8,838

 
9.6
 %
 
9.9
 %
 
16,249

 
17,619

 
10.1
 %
 
9.5
 %
Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 
 %
 
 %
 

 

 
 %
 
 %
Total operating expenses
12,281

 
15,704

 
16.1
 %
 
17.6
 %
 
28,068

 
31,418

 
17.5
 %
 
17.0
 %
Operating income
1,338

 
4,890

 
1.8
 %
 
5.5
 %
 
2,702

 
14,709

 
1.7
 %
 
7.9
 %
Interest income
14

 
20

 
 %
 
 %
 
38

 
37

 
 %
 
 %
Interest expense
(69
)
 
(107
)
 
(0.1
)%
 
(0.1
)%
 
(148
)
 
(189
)
 
(0.1
)%
 
 %
Income before income taxes
1,283

 
4,803

 
1.7
 %
 
5.4
 %
 
2,592

 
14,557

 
1.6
 %
 
7.9
 %
Income tax expense
1,123

 
1,085

 
1.5
 %
 
1.2
 %
 
2,125

 
2,897

 
1.3
 %
 
1.6
 %
Net income
$
160

 
$
3,718

 
0.2
 %
 
4.2
 %
 
$
467

 
$
11,660

 
0.3
 %
 
6.3
 %

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Share-based compensation expense (reversal) was allocated as follow:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
 
(% of revenue)
 
(in thousands)
 
(% of revenue)
Cost of goods sold
$
142

 
$
141

 
0.2
 %
 
0.2
%
 
$
338

 
$
339

 
0.2
%
 
0.2
%
Research and development
(32
)
 
278

 
 %
 
0.3
%
 
263

 
671

 
0.2
%
 
0.4
%
Selling, general and administrative
(5
)
 
494

 
 %
 
0.6
%
 
713

 
1,344

 
0.4
%
 
0.7
%
Total
$
105

 
$
913

 
0.2
 %
 
1.1
%
 
$
1,314

 
$
2,354

 
0.8
%
 
1.3
%
Revenue
The following is a summary of revenue by product type:
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
Power discrete
$
58,946

 
$
70,801

 
$
(11,855
)
 
(16.7
)%
 
$
124,091

 
$
146,305

 
$
(22,214
)
 
(15.2
)%
Power IC
13,226

 
12,936

 
290

 
2.2
 %
 
26,838

 
27,467

 
(629
)
 
(2.3
)%
Packaging and testing services
4,093

 
5,711

 
(1,618
)
 
(28.3
)%
 
9,457

 
11,437

 
(1,980
)
 
(17.3
)%
 
$
76,265

 
$
89,448

 
$
(13,183
)
 
(14.7
)%
 
$
160,386

 
$
185,209

 
$
(24,823
)
 
(13.4
)%
Total revenue was $76.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $13.2 million, or 14.7%, as compared to $89.4 million for the same period last year. The decrease consisted of $11.9 million and $1.6 million decrease in sales of power discrete products and packaging and testing services, respectively, partially offset by an increase in sales of power IC products of $0.3 million. The decrease in sales of power discrete products was primarily due to a 17.6% decline in unit shipments while the average selling price remained relatively flat, mainly due to a shift in product mix to the power supply and industrial markets despite selling price erosion in the computing and consumer markets products as a result of the declining PC markets. The increase in sales of power IC products was mainly a result of increased sales to the industrial and advanced computing market. The decrease in revenue of packaging and testing services for the three months ended December 31, 2013 as compared to the same period last year was primarily due to reduced demand as a result of the declining PC markets.
Total revenue was $160.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $24.8 million, or 13.4%, as compared to $185.2 million for the same period last year. The decrease consisted of $22.2 million, $0.6 million and $2.0 million decrease in sales of power discrete, power IC products and packaging and testing services, respectively. The decrease in sales of power discrete products and power IC products was mainly due to a 8.0% decrease in unit shipments as well as a 5.6% decrease in average selling price primarily due to selling price erosion in the computing and consumer markets and to a lesser extent, a shift in product mix as a result of reduced demand for our products related to PC applications. The decrease in revenue of packaging and testing services for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was primarily due to reduced demand as a result of the declining PC markets.
Cost of goods sold and gross profit
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
Cost of goods sold
$
62,646

 
$
68,854

 
$
(6,208
)
 
(9.0
)%
 
$
129,616

 
$
139,082

 
$
(9,466
)
 
(6.8
)%
  Percentage of revenue
82.1
%
 
77.0
%
 


 
 
 
80.8
%
 
75.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
$
13,619

 
$
20,594

 
$
(6,975
)
 
(33.9
)%
 
$
30,770

 
$
46,127

 
$
(15,357
)
 
(33.3
)%
  Percentage of revenue
17.9
%
 
23.0
%
 


 
 
 
19.2
%
 
24.9
%
 
 
 
 

Cost of goods sold was $62.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $6.2 million, or 9.0%, as compared to $68.9 million for the same period last year, primarily as a result of decreased unit shipments. The

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decrease was partially offset by positive impact of continued expense control during the current quarter, including Company shut downs in conjunction with the holiday season and temporary compensation reduction which was reinstated in January 2014. Gross margin decreased by 5.1 percentage points to 17.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 as compared to 23.0% for the same period of last year. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to lower factory utilization as well as reduced average selling prices, mainly due to the continuing lower demand in the declining PC markets.

Cost of goods sold was $129.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $9.5 million, or 6.8%, as compared to $139.1 million for the same period of last year primarily as a result of decreased unit shipments. The decrease was partially offset by positive impact of continued expense control during the current period, including Company shut downs in conjunction with the holiday season and temporary compensation reduction which was reinstated in January 2014. Gross margin decreased by 5.7 percentage points to 19.2% for the six months ended December 31, 2013, as compared to 24.9% for the same period last year. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to lower factory utilization as well as reduced average selling prices, mainly due to the continuing lower demand in the declining PC markets as compared to the same period last year. We expect our gross margin to continue to fluctuate in the future as a result of variations in our product mix, factory utilization, semiconductor wafer and raw material pricing, manufacturing labor cost and general economic conditions.
Research and development expenses
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
Research and development
$
4,972

 
$
6,866

 
$
(1,894
)
 
(27.6
)%
 
$
11,819

 
$
13,799

 
$
(1,980
)
 
(14.3
)%
Research and development expenses were $5.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 27.6%, as compared to $6.9 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $0.9 million decrease in product prototyping engineering expenses and a $0.5 million decrease in employee compensation and benefits, mainly due to reduced headcount and Company shut downs during the current quarter as cost control measures; as well as a $0.3 million decrease in share-based compensation expense primarily due to increased cancellations of stock options and awards during the current quarter.
Research and development expenses were $11.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 14.3%, as compared to $13.8 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a$1.4 million decrease in product prototyping engineering expenses and $0.1 million decrease in employee compensation, mainly due to reduced headcount and Company shut downs during the current period as cost control measures; as well as a $0.4 million decrease in share-based compensation expense primarily due to increased cancellations of stock options and awards during the current period. We continue to evaluate and invest resources in developing new technologies and products utilizing our own fabrication and packaging facilities. We expect our research and development expenses to continue to fluctuate from time to time.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
Selling, general and administrative
$
7,309

 
$
8,838

 
$
(1,529
)
 
(17.3
)%
 
$
16,249

 
$
17,619

 
$
(1,370
)
 
(7.8
)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 17.3%, as compared to $8.8 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to a $0.9 million decrease in employee compensation and benefits mainly as a result of reduced headcount, reduction in performance bonus and office shut downs along with the holiday season during the current quarter as cost control measures; and a $0.5 million decrease in share-based compensation expense primarily due to increased cancellations of stock options and awards during the current quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $16.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 7.8%, as compared to $17.6 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to a $0.6 million decrease in share-based compensation expense mainly due to increased cancellations of stock options and awards during the current period; a $0.4 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses due to increased fully depreciated fixed assets in previous quarters and less acquisitions during the current period; a $0.4 million in recovery of

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doubtful accounts as a result of continued effort in collection from a service customer in current period; a $0.2 million decrease in marketing and commission expenses due to reduced sales and marketing activities, a $0.1 million decrease in employee compensation and benefits as a result of Company shut downs and reduced headcount as cost control measures, partially offset by a $0.3 million of business tax refund of a subsidiary in China in the same period of prior year.
Interest income and expenses
Interest income was primarily related to interest earned from cash and cash equivalents. The interest income during the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 remained relatively flat as compared to the same periods last year primarily due to increase in average cash balances offset by decrease in average interest rates.
Interest expense was primarily related to bank borrowings. The decrease in interest expenses during the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 was primarily due to a decrease in bank borrowings related to the $20.0 million term loan obtained in May 2012 for working capital of our Oregon fab.
Income tax expense
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
 
(in percentage)
Income tax expense
$
1,123

 
$
1,085

 
$
38

 
3.5
%
 
$
2,125

 
$
2,897

 
$
(772
)
 
(26.6
)%
We recognized income tax expense of approximately $1.1 million for both the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The effective tax rate was 87.5% and 22.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2013 was higher than that for same period of last year primarily due to the changes in the mix of earnings in various geographic jurisdictions between the two periods.
We recognized income tax expense of approximately $2.1 million and $2.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective tax rate was 82.0% and 19.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was higher than that for the same period last year primarily due to changes in the mix of earnings in various geographic jurisdictions between the two periods.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal need for liquidity and capital resources is to maintain sufficient working capital to support our operations and to invest adequate capital expenditures to fuel the growth of our business. Currently, we primarily financed our operations and capital expenditures through funds generated from operations.

On May 11, 2012, we entered into a loan agreement with a financial institution that provides a term loan of $20.0 million for general purposes and a $10.0 million non-revolving credit line for the purchase of equipment. Both the term loan and equipment credit line will be fully repayable in May 2015. The borrowings may be made in the form of either Eurodollar loans or Base Rate loans. Eurodollar loans accrue interest based on an adjusted London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") as defined in the agreement, plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%. Base Rate loans accrue interest at the highest of (a) the lender's Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% and (c) the Eurodollar Rate (for a one-month interest period) plus 1%; plus a margin of -0.5% to 0.25%. The applicable margins for both Eurodollar loans and Base Rate loans will vary from time to time in the foregoing ranges based on the cash and cash equivalent balances maintained by us and our subsidiaries with the lender. In May 2013, the equipment credit line expired and there was no outstanding balance. As of December 31, 2013, the outstanding balance of the term loan was $15.0 million.

The obligations under the term loan are secured by substantially all assets of two of our subsidiaries, including but not limited to, certain real property and related assets located at the Oregon fab. In addition, we and certain of our subsidiaries have agreed to guarantee full repayment and performance of the obligations under the loan agreement. The loan agreement contains customary restrictive covenants and includes certain financial covenants that require us to maintain on a consolidated basis specified financial ratios including total liabilities to tangible net worth, fixed charge coverage and current assets to current liabilities. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with these covenants.
Two of the Company's subsidiaries in China had revolving lines of credit that allow each of the subsidiaries to draw down, from time to time, up to 80% of the accounts receivable balance of such subsidiary, with an aggregated maximum amount of RMB 95 million (equivalent of $15.7 million based on the currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2013) to finance the subsidiary's working capital with a maximum of 120-day repayment term. The interest rate on each draw down varies and is indexed to the published LIBOR. The lines expired in September 2013 and we are currently in the process of renewing them. As of December 31, 2013, there was no outstanding balance under these two revolving lines of credit.
During July 2012, we entered into a loan agreement with the State of Oregon for an amount of $0.3 million. The loan is required to be used for training new and re-training existing employees of the Oregon fab. The loan bears a compound annual interest rate of 5.0% and is to be repaid in April 2014. The State may forgive the loan and unpaid interest if certain conditions primarily relating to hiring targets are met and it is more likely than not that we will meet those hiring targets. As of December 31, 2013, the outstanding balance and accrued interest of the loan, included in short term debt, was $0.3 million.
During the three and six months ended December 31, 2013, we did not repurchase any shares under our share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2013, we repurchased an aggregate of 241,770 shares from the open market for a total cost of $2.3 million, at an average price of $9.40 per share since inception of the program. Shares repurchased are accounted for as treasury shares and the total cost of shares repurchased is recorded as a reduction of shareholders' equity.  As at December 31, 2013, of the 241,770 repurchased shares, 18,750 shares with a weighted average repurchase price of $13.81 per share, were reissued at an average price of $3.47 per share for option exercises and vested RSUs. We and our board of directors continue to evaluate various factors to determine whether to repurchase any shares in the future, including our cash position, trading price of our shares and general market conditions.  

We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs, including working capital and capital expenditures, for at least the next twelve months. In the long-term, we may require additional capital due to changing business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue. If our cash is insufficient to meet our needs, we may seek to raise capital through equity or debt financing. The sale of additional equity securities could result in dilution to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and may include operating and financial covenants that would restrict our operations. We cannot be certain that any financing will be available in the amounts we need or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.


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Cash and cash equivalents
As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, we had $102.5 million and $92.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consisted of cash on hand and short-term bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less.
The following table shows our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
15,041

 
$
22,668

Net cash used in investing activities
(3,040
)
 
(12,656
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,880
)
 
(326
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
6

 
12

 
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
$
10,127

 
$
9,698

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities of $15.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 resulted primarily from net income of $0.5 million, non-cash charges of $15.6 million and net change in working capital using net cash of $1.1 million. The non-cash charges of $15.6 million included (a) $13.9 million of depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) $1.3 million of share-based compensation expense and (c) $0.5 million of net deferred income taxes, partially offset by $0.1 million of gain on disposal of property and equipment during the period. The net change in working capital using net cash of $1.1 million was primarily due to a (i) $0.7 million increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of billings and collection of payments, (ii) $0.3 million increase in other current and long term assets primarily due to increase in advance payments to vendors, (iii) $6.0 million decrease in accounts payable primarily due to decrease in inventory purchase and timing of payment, and (iv) $0.3 million decrease in income taxes payable, partially offset by (a) $5.6 million decrease in inventories as we reduced our inventories, and (b) $0.6 million increase in accrued and other liabilities.

Net cash provided by operating activities of $22.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 resulted primarily from net income of $11.7 million, non-cash charges of $17.8 million and net change in working capital using net cash of $6.8 million. The non-cash charges of $17.8 million included (a) $14.8 million of depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) $2.4 million of share-based compensation expense, (c) $0.6 million of net deferred income taxes and (d) $0.1 million loss on disposal of property and equipment. The net change in working capital using net cash of $6.8 million was primarily due to a (i) $4.1 million increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of billings and collection of payments; (ii) $5.7 million increase in inventories as we built up our inventories for the Oregon fab ramp up and (iii) $1.5 million decrease in accrued and other liabilities primarily related to performance bonuses, partially offset by (a) $1.9 million decrease in other current and long term assets primarily due to decrease in advance payments to suppliers; (b) $2.5 million increase in accounts payable primarily due to increase in inventory purchase and timing of payment, and (c) $0.2 million increase in income taxes payable.
Cash flows from investing activities    
Net cash used in investing activities of $3.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to purchase of property and equipment of $3.3 million to increase our in-house production capacity, partially offset by $0.2 million proceeds from sale of property and equipment during the period.

Net cash used in investing activities of $12.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to $12.5 million for purchase of property and equipment to increase our in-house production capacity and $0.1 million related to increase in restricted cash.




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Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities of $1.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to $2.1 million of repayment of our borrowings and $0.7 million in payment of capital lease obligations, partially offset by $0.9 million of proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of shares under the ESPP.

Net cash used in financing activities of $0.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to $1.9 million of net repayment to our borrowings and $0.5 million in payment of capital lease obligations; partially offset by a $2.1 million of proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of shares under the ESPP.
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures were $3.3 million and $12.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our capital expenditures primarily consisted of the purchases of property and equipment.
Capital expenditures for the six months ended December 31, 2013 primarily consisted of purchases of equipment for our packaging and testing services as well as for upgrading our operational and financial systems. Capital expenditures for the six months ended December 31, 2012 primarily consisted of purchases of equipment for our packaging and testing services as well as the Oregon fab as we were building the foundation for our wafer manufacturing and new technology development capability under the fab-lite business model since the acquisition of the Oregon fab in January 2012. Such build up of foundation of the Oregon fab, which has been substantially completed, allows us to increase focus on new product development and factory utilization.
Commitments

As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, we had approximately $30.0 million and $25.8 million, respectively, of outstanding purchase commitments primarily for purchases of semiconductor raw materials and wafers.
As of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, we had approximately $4.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of capital commitments for the purchase of property and equipment.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2013, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K 303(a)(4)(ii) arrangements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on results of operations and financial condition, which is incorporated herein by reference.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in the market risks previously disclosed in Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2013.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management's Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2013 have been designed and are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended December 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitation on Effectiveness of Controls
While our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance that their respective objectives will be met, we do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting are or will be capable of preventing or detecting all errors and all fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are currently not a party to any material legal proceedings. We have in the past, and may from time to time in the future, become involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent claims and litigation, including claims regarding patent and other intellectual property rights as well as improper hiring practices. Irrespective of the validity of such claims, we could incur significant costs in the defense thereof or could suffer adverse effects on its operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the risk factors below, Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2013, contains risk factors identified by the Company. Except for the risk factors below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors we previously disclosed. Our operations could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or by factors that we currently consider immaterial to our business.

Our inability to utilize the capacity of the Oregon fab at a desired level will adversely affect our gross margin and results of operations, and the operation of a fabrication facility may subject us to additional risks and increase need for additional capital expenditures.
 
Because market conditions may vary significantly and unexpectedly, our forecast may change significantly at any time, and we may not be able to make timely adjustments to our fabrication capacity in response to these changes. Capacity utilization affects our gross margin because we have certain fixed costs associated with our Oregon fab.  If we are unable to utilize the capacity of our in-house manufacturing facilities at a desired level, our gross margin may be adversely affected.  For example, the continuing decline of the PC markets, as well as the cost cutting measures such as Company shut downs implemented during the December quarter of 2013, have led to a reduced level of capacity utilization at our manufacturing facilities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013.  If we are not able to mitigate the negative impact of the declining PC markets, we may not be able to improve our factory utilization or offset the additional costs associated with operating the facility at higher capacity, which may adversely affect our gross margin and operating results.

The manufacturing processes of a fabrication facility are complex and subject to interruptions. We may experience production difficulties, including lower manufacturing yields, products failing to meet our or our customers' specifications, and problems in ramping production and installing new equipment. These difficulties could result in delivery delays, quality problems and lost revenue opportunities. Any significant quality problems could also damage our reputation with our customers and detract us from developing new and enhanced products. These could have a significant negative impact on our financial results.

In addition, semiconductor manufacturing has historically required upgrades and improvements in process technology from time to time to remain competitive, because the market constantly demands smaller, more efficient and more powerful semiconductor devices.  Accordingly, we may have to make substantial capital expenditures and install significant production capacity at our in-house fabrication facility to support new technologies and increased production volume, which may cause delay in our ability to deliver new products or negatively impact our results of operations.

The disclosure requirements under the new “conflict minerals” provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act could increase our costs and limit the supply of certain metals used in our products and affect our reputation with customers and shareholders.

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as amended, or the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC adopted new disclosure requirements for public companies using certain minerals and metals, known as “conflict minerals”, in their products.  Under these rules, we are required to perform certain due diligence on the origins of our raw materials and disclose our efforts to prevent the sourcing of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries.   These conflict minerals are commonly used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.  As a result of these new regulations, we expect to incur additional costs to comply with these due diligence and disclosure requirements. We are currently in the process of performing the inquiry required to determine the country of origin of certain minerals that are used in our products.

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Pending the results of such inquiry, we may be required to perform more extensive review and due diligence of the supply chain, which can involve significant additional costs. These new requirements could also adversely affect the sourcing, availability and pricing of such minerals as used in the manufacture of our products, and the pool of suppliers who provide "conflict free" metals may be limited.  As a result, we may not be able to obtain materials for our products in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. In addition, since our supply chain is complex, we may not be able to sufficiently verify the origins of all metals used in our products and confirm that they are “conflict free,” which may adversely affect our reputations with our customers and shareholders.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, we made no sale of unregistered securities and no repurchase of shares under the $25.0 million share repurchase program authorized by our board of directors on October 22, 2010.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On February 3, 2014, we entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Mary L. Dotz, pursuant to which Ms. Dotz agreed to provide us with certain financial consulting services from time to time as determined by our Interim Chief Financial Officer.  As compensation for her services, we agreed to pay Ms. Dotz a rate of $375 per hour.  In addition, we agreed to reimburse Ms. Dotz for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred for the performance of her services.  The Consulting Agreement will expire on July 13, 2014 unless extended by mutual agreement between the parties. 


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
XBRL Instance
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation






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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
February 7, 2014
ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
 
 
By:
/s/  YIFAN LIANG
 
Yifan Liang
 
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

 


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