Form 10-K

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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 26, 2011 was $2,094,118,196

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock as of February 17, 2012 was 125,956,629.

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 2, 2012 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

Except as otherwise indicated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms “we,” “our,” the “company,” “Fairchild” and “Fairchild International” refer to Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, our principal operating subsidiary. We refer to individual subsidiaries where appropriate.

The company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December. The company’s results for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 each consist of 52 weeks.

We are focused on developing, manufacturing and selling power analog, power discrete and certain non-power semiconductor solutions to a wide range of end market customers. We are a leading supplier of power analog products, power discrete products and energy-efficient solutions, according to iSuppli. Our products are used in a wide variety of electronic applications, including sophisticated computers and internet hardware; communications including wireless phones; networking and storage equipment; industrial power supply and instrumentation equipment; consumer electronics such as digital cameras, displays, audio/video devices and household appliances; and automotive applications. We believe that our focus on the power market, our diverse end market exposure, and our strong penetration into the growing Asian region provide us with excellent opportunities to expand our business.

With a history dating back approximately 50 years, the original Fairchild was one of the founders of the semiconductor industry. Established in 1959 as a provider of memory and logic semiconductors, the Fairchild Semiconductor business was acquired by Schlumberger Limited in 1979 and by National Semiconductor Corporation in 1987. In March 1997, as part of its recapitalization, much of the Fairchild Semiconductor business was sold to a new, independent company—Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation.

Our product groups are organized by the end markets they support and include: (1) Mobile, Computing, Consumer and Communication (MCCC), (2) Power Conversion, Industrial and Automotive (PCIA). Our third reportable segment is Standard Discrete and Standard Linear (SDT), which contains a wide array of mature, standard products.

We strive to invest in the latest wafer fabrication power semiconductor technology and successfully qualified a number of new processes including low and mid voltage PowerTrench^®, advanced insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), as well as advanced high power metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) fabrication technologies. Our South Portland, Maine fab has been totally converted to 8-inch wafers and is focused on process technologies specifically tailored to the high performance analog market. We also reversed our decision to close our Mountain Top, Pennsylvania fab and will now retain this 8” wafer facility that is focused primarily on high voltage discrete technologies. We are also qualifying 8” in our Salt Lake fab and are expanding the Bucheon, Korea fab’s 8” capacity. The process flows are modular in nature and thus provide a wide range of capabilities including low voltage control and power switching. Additional passive devices and programmable elements may be combined with these active devices to create innovative, highly integrated analog solutions.

We design, manufacture and market high-performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits, low voltage power MOSFETs for mobile, consumer, computing, and communication applications. We have a

leadership position in the power MOSFET market by leveraging our industry leading portfolio of PowerTrench^® technology products. Our analog and mixed signal products are focused on the mobile end- markets and are the primary growth engine for the MCCC group.

We offer analog and mixed signal devices in a number of proprietary part types with an emphasis on serving the mobile market. The development of proprietary parts is largely driven by evolving end-system requirements such as extending battery life, improving audio quality, and USB connections. The drive for more features and capabilities in smart phones, drives the demand for higher performance of our products in the smallest form factor possible. Major competitors include Analog Devices, Inc., Linear Technology Corporation, Maxim Integrated Product, Inc., Micrel Inc, ON Semiconductor Corporation, ST Microelectronics N.V., Intersil Corporation, International Rectifier Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, and Texas Instruments Incorporated.

Analog products monitor, interpret, and control continuously variable functions such as light, color, sound, and energy. Frequently, they form the interface with the digital world. We provide a wide range of analog products that perform such tasks as voltage regulation, audio amplification, power and signal switching and system management. Analog voltage regulation circuits are used to provide constant voltages as well as step up or step down voltage levels on a circuit board. These products enable improvements in power efficiency, lighting management, and improve charge times in ultraportable products. These products are used in a variety of mobile, computing, communications, and consumer applications.

In addition to the power analog and interface products we also offer signal path products. These include analog and digital switches, USB switches, video filters and high performance audio amplifiers. The analog switch functions are typically found in cellular handsets and other ultra portable applications. The video products provide a single chip solution to video filtering and amplification. Video filtering applications include set top boxes and digital television.

We believe our analog and mixed signal product portfolio is further enhanced by a broad offering of packaging solutions that we have developed. These solutions include surface mount devices, tiny packages, chip scale packages, and leadless carriers.

We also design, manufacture, and market power semiconductor solutions for computing, communications, mobile, consumer and industrial applications. Power semiconductor solutions include, power discrete MOSFETs, analog integrated circuits, and fully integrated multi-chip and monolithic power solutions.

Our power MOSFETs are primarily used in power delivery and power control applications. Power delivery and control applications are ubiquitous across data consumption, processing and communication applications and enable our customers to deliver increasing content and mobility to the consumer, business to business, and industrial markets. We produce advanced low power MOSFETs under our PowerTrench^® brands. Examples of applications where our advanced power MOSFETs are used include smartphones, tablets, notebook PCs, high performance gaming, home entertainment systems, servers, data communication, and routers.

Fully integrated multi-chip and monolithic power solutions are devices that integrate analog and power discrete functions into a single module, offering further improvements in power consumption and critical space savings.

We design, manufacture and market power discrete semiconductors, analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs) for broad power conversion/power management, industrial, and automotive applications. Our products are building blocks that help convert a semi-regulated energy source (AC—alternating current or DC—direct current) to a regulated output for electronic systems (AC-DC, DC-AC, and DC-DC conversion). Our discrete devices are individual diodes or transistors that perform power switching, power conditioning and signal

amplification functions in electronic circuits. Our analog and mixed signal ICs are used to control discrete semiconductors in applications such as power switching, conditioning, signal amplification, power distribution, and power consumption. Driving the demand and growth of our business is the increasing need for higher efficiency and higher power density for space savings. We are also seeing strong demand for our solutions which reduce the consumption of power when electronic devices are in standby mode. We manufacture discrete products using state of the art vertical DMOS MOSFETs, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT), Bipolar, and ultrafast rectifier technologies. We manufacture analog and mixed signal ICs using a variety of bipolar (Bi), complementary metal oxide (CMOS), BiCMOS, and bipolar/CMOS/DMOS (BCDMOS) state of the art processes up to 1200V and down to 0.35µm (microns) minimum geometry. Major competitors include Infineon Technologies AG, ST MicroelectronicsN.V., International Rectifier Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Power Integrations, Inc., ON Semiconductor Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., and Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Power MOSFETs are used in applications to switch, shape or transfer energy. These products are used in a variety of high-growth applications including solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), data centers & communications, motors, lighting, automotive, computing, displays, and industrial supplies. We produce advanced power MOSFETs under our SupreMOS^®, SuperFET^®, PowerTrench^®, UniFET™ and QFET^® brands. MOSFETs enable various end applications to achieve their design needs and efficiency goals.

IGBTs are high-voltage power discrete devices. They are used in switching applications for solar inverters, UPS, data centers & communications, motors, industrial, power supplies, displays, TVs, and automotive ignition systems. These applications require lower switching frequencies, higher power, and/or higher voltages than a power MOSFET can provide. We are a leading supplier of IGBTs. We have developed various planar and trench IGBT technologies for these applications.

Rectifier products work with IGBTs and MOSFETs in many applications to provide power conversion and conditioning. Our premier product is the STEALTH™ rectifier, providing industry leading performance and efficiencies in data communications, industrial power supply, displays, TVs, and motor applications.

Leveraging our power MOSFET and IGBT technologies, we also design and manufacture modules for the industrial, automotive, and home appliance end markets which are growing with the worldwide need to improve efficiency, increase power density, and conserve energy.

We design and develop a line of proprietary, high-performance smart power modules or SPM^® products targeted to various end applications in consumer white goods and industrial applications: room air conditioners, industrial power supplies, solar inverters, pumps, and industrial motors. These are multi-chip modules containing up to 28 components in a single package that includes diodes, power discrete IGBTs or MOSFETs, high voltage power management driver ICs, and current and temperature sensors. Similar modules, called APM, are used in automotive applications. These innovative products provide customers with a fully integrated power management solution designed to increase power efficiency, power density, system reliability, system functionality, and reduce engineering development time.

We sell custom and standard analog and mixed signal ICs to enable management of power systems. We design and manufacture power management semiconductors for line-powered and off-line powered systems that integrate or complement our Power MOSFETs to simplify engineering challenges to increase efficiency, increase power density for space savings, and reduce energy consumption. The integration improves system reliability by reducing the total number of components, while offering comparable robustness. We sell and market off-line and isolated DC-DC ICs, MOSFET and IGBT gate driver ICs, and power factor correction ICs to the consumer, computing, display, TV, lighting, and industrial segments.

Off-line and isolated DC to DC IC products address power conversion from less than one watt output up to 1kW. The solutions target space saving by improving overall system efficiency and reducing the total number of

components. Additionally, our devices help the designer conserve system power. The product families primarily target the high volume consumer and computing markets with a smaller percentage aimed towards the lower volume, diversified industrial markets.

MOSFET and IGBT Gate Driver IC products complement our off-line and isolated DC to DC, power MOSFETs, and IGBTs for applications from less than one hundred watts output to greater than 2kW. These gate drivers are often required for higher power MOSFETs and IGBTs applications where there is a need for higher efficiency, additional system functionality, and reduced design complexity.

Power Factor Correction (PFC) ICs complement our off-line and isolated DC to DC, power MOSFETs, rectifiers, and IGBTs for applications from less than one hundred watts output to 2kW. Undesired by-products of electronic equipment include inefficient power usage from an AC source, higher AC noise and undesired harmonics. PFC ICs are needed to improve the power efficiency and to lower noise or harmonics to government and industry mandated levels.

Optoelectronics covers a wide range of semiconductor devices that emit and sense both visible and infrared light. We participate in the optocouplers and infrared device segments of the optoelectronics market. Optocouplers incorporate infrared emitter and detector combinations in a single package. These products are used to transmit signals between two electronic circuits while maintaining a safe electrical isolation between them. Major applications for these devices include power supplies, UPS, solar inverters, motor controls and power modules & industrial control system. Our focus in optoelectronics is aligned with our power management business, as these products are used extensively in power supplies and AC to DC power conversion applications. Major competitors for this business include Avago Technologies Ltd., Vishay Intertechnology, Inc and Liteon, Inc.

SDT combines the management of mature and multiple market products which provide generic solutions from the product lines discussed below.

Standard Diodes and Transistors products cover a wide range of semiconductor products including: MOSFET, junction field effect transistors (JFETs), high power bipolar, discrete small signal transistors, TVS, Zeners, rectifiers, bridge rectifiers, Schottky devices and diodes. Our parts can be found in almost every circuit with our portfolio focus geared towards meeting the needs of general power switching, power conditioning, circuit protection, and signal amplification functions in electronic circuits of computing, industrial, mobile, ultraportable, and consumer markets. The portfolio is enhanced with single and multichip solutions in industry leading small packages that add value with performance and minimal footprint on the PCB. Major competitors include International Rectifier Corporation, Diodes Incorporated, NXP Semiconductors N.V., ST Microelectronics N.V., ON Semiconductor Corporation and Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

We design, manufacture and market analog integrated circuits for computing, consumer, communications, ultra-portable and industrial applications. These products are manufactured using bipolar, CMOS and BiCMOS technologies. Standard Linear solutions range from bipolar regulators, shunt regulators, low drop out regulators, standard op-amp/comparators, low voltage op-amps, and others. Analog voltage regulator circuits are used to provide constant voltages as well as to step up or step down voltage levels on a circuit board. Op-amps/comparators are designed specifically to operate from a single power supply over a wide range of voltages. We also offer low-voltage op-amps that provide a combination of low power, rail-to-rail performance, low voltage operation, and tiny package options which are well suited for use in personal electronics equipment.

There is continued growth for analog solutions as digital solutions require a bridge between real world signals and digital signals. Our product portfolio is further enhanced by a broad offering of packaging solutions that we have developed. These solutions include surface mount devices, tiny packages and leadless carriers. Major competitors include, ST Microelectronics N.V., ON Semiconductor Corporation and Texas Instruments Incorporated.

Infrared products consist of a variety of surface mount and thru-hole Sensors, Detectors and Emitters typically used in most major market segments with telecom and industrial applications presenting the largest opportunities. Historically our focus has been on customized solutions specializing in alignment and media sensing as well as industrial/medical applications. We have recently developed a line of Digital Ambient Light Sensing devices for use in the broader market. Key competitors are: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, Osram Opto Semiconductors, OPTEK Technology, OMRON Corporation, Avago Technologies Ltd., and Kodenshi Corp.

For the year ended December 25, 2011, we derived approximately 66%, 29% and 5% of our net sales from distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and electronic design and manufacturing services (EMS) customers, respectively, through our regional sales organizations. We operate regional sales organizations in Europe, with principal offices in Fuerstenfeldbruck, Germany; the Americas, with principal offices in Dallas, Texas; the Asia/Pacific region (which for these purposes excludes Japan and South Korea), with principal offices in Singapore; Japan, with principal offices in Tokyo; and South Korea, with principal offices in Seoul. A discussion of revenue by geographic region for each of the last three years can be found in Item 8, Note 17 of this report. Each of the regional sales organizations is supported by the logistics organization, which manages independently operated warehouses. Product orders flow to our manufacturing facilities, where products are made. Products are then shipped either directly to customers or indirectly to customers through warehouses that are owned and operated by us or by a third party provider.

We have dedicated direct sales organizations operating in Europe, the Americas, the Asia/Pacific region, Japan and Korea that serve our major original equipment manufacturer and electronic design and manufacturing services customers. We also have a large network of distributors and independent manufacturer’s representatives to distribute and sell our products around the world. We believe that maintaining a small, highly focused, direct sales force selling products for all of our businesses, combined with an extensive network of distributors and manufacturer’s representatives, is the most efficient way to serve our multi-market customer base. Our dedicated marketing organization consists of a central marketing group that coordinates marketing, advertising, and media activities for all products within the company. Additionally, product line marketing specifically focuses on tactical and strategic marketing for their product and application focus, and marketing personnel located in each of the sales regions provides regional direction and support for products and end applications as applicable for their region.

Typically, distributors handle a wide variety of products and fill orders for many customers. Some of our sales to distributors are made under agreements allowing for market price fluctuations and the right of return on unsold merchandise, subject to time and volume limitations. Many of these distribution agreements contain a standard stock rotation provision allowing for maximum levels of inventory returns. In our experience, these inventory returns can usually be resold, although often at a discount. Manufacturer’s representatives generally do not offer products that compete directly with our products, but may carry complementary items manufactured by others. Manufacturer’s representatives, who are compensated on a commission basis, do not maintain a product inventory; instead, their customers place larger quantity orders directly with us and are referred to distributors for smaller orders.

Our expenditures for research and development for 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $153.4 million, $120.2 million and $99.7 million, respectively. These expenditures represented 9.7%, 7.5% and 8.4% of sales for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Advanced silicon processing technology is a key determinant in the improvement of semiconductor products. Each new generation of process technology has resulted in products with higher speed, higher power density and greater performance, produced at lower cost. We expect infrastructure investments made in recent years to enable us to continue to achieve high volume, high reliability and low-cost production using leading edge process technology for our classes of products. Our R&D efforts continue to be focused in

part on new and innovative packaging solutions that make use of new assembly methods and new high performance packaging materials, as well as in exclusive and patent protected transistor structure development. We are also using our R&D resources to characterize and apply new materials in both our packaging and semiconductor device processing efforts.

Each of our product groups maintains independent product, process and package research and development organizations, which work closely with our manufacturing groups to bring new technologies to market. These groups are located throughout the world in our factories and research centers. We work closely with our major customers in many research and development situations in order to increase the likelihood that our products will be designed directly into customers’ products and achieve rapid and lasting market acceptance.

We operate seven manufacturing facilities, four of which are “front-end” wafer fabrication plants in the United States (U.S.) and South Korea, and three of which are “back-end” assembly and test facilities in Asia. Information about our property, plant and equipment by geographic region for each of the last three years can be found in Item 8, Note 17 of this report.

Our products are manufactured and designed using a broad range of manufacturing processes and certain proprietary design methods. We use all of the prevalent function-oriented process technologies for wafer fabrication, including CMOS, Bipolar, BiCMOS, and DMOS. We use primarily mature through-hole and advanced surface mount technologies in our assembly and test operations. We have fully implemented a lead free packaging initiative and all products currently manufactured use a lead free finish in full compliance with RoHS industry environmental requirements.

The table below provides information about our manufacturing facilities and products.

We subcontract a minority portion of our wafer fabrication needs, primarily to Amkor Technology, Inc., Central Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Macronix International Co. Ltd., Phenitec Semiconductors, Showa Denko Singapore (PTE) Ltd, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. In order to maximize our production capacity, some of our back-end assembly and testing operations are also subcontracted. Primary back-end subcontractors include, Advance Semiconductor Engineering, Inc., AIC Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, Amkor Technology, AUK Semiconductor PTE, Ltd, GEM Services, Inc., Greatek Electronics, Inc., Hana Microelectronics Ltd, Liteon, Inc., Tak Cheong Electronics (Holdings) Co. Ltd, United Test and Assembly Center Thai Ltd., and Vigilant Technology Company, Ltd.

Our manufacturing processes use many raw materials, including silicon wafers, gold, copper and aluminum wire, Alloy 42/Cu lead frames, mold compound, ceramic and other substrate material and some chemicals and gases. We obtain our raw materials and supplies from a large number of sources, adopting vendor-managed inventory and just-in-time delivery.

Backlog at December 25, 2011 was approximately $540 million, down from approximately $915 million at December 26, 2010. We define backlog as firm orders or customer-provided forecasts with a customer requested delivery date within 26 weeks. In periods of depressed demand, customers tend to rely on shorter lead times available from suppliers, including us. In periods of increased demand, there is a tendency towards longer lead times that has the effect of increasing backlog and, in some instances, we may not have manufacturing capacity sufficient to fulfill all orders. Some of our products are currently in a period of decreased demand. Additionally, backlog is impacted by our manufacturing lead times, which have decreased on average from December 26, 2010 to December 25, 2011. As is customary in the semiconductor industry, we may allow our customers to cancel orders or delay deliveries within agreed upon parameters. Accordingly, our backlog at any time should not be used as an indication of future revenues. For further information on our backlog, see Risk Factors under the heading “We maintain a backlog of customer orders that is subject to cancellation, reduction or delay in delivery schedules, which may result in lower than expected revenues”.

Overall, our sales are closely linked to semiconductor and related electronics industry supply chain and channel inventory trends. We typically experience sequentially lower sales in our first and fourth quarters, with sales reaching a seasonal peak in the second or third quarter. However, economic events and the cyclical nature of the industry can alter these quarterly fluctuations.

Markets for our products are highly competitive. Although only a few companies compete with us in all of our product lines, we face significant competition within each of our product lines from major international semiconductor companies. Some of our competitors may have substantially greater financial and other resources with which to pursue engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of their products. Competitors include manufacturers of standard semiconductors, application-specific integrated circuits and fully customized integrated circuits.

We compete in different product lines to various degrees on the basis of price, technical performance, product features, product system compatibility, customized design, availability, quality and sales and technical support. Our ability to compete successfully depends on elements both within and outside of our control, including successful and timely development of new products and manufacturing processes, product performance and quality, manufacturing yields and product availability, capacity availability, customer service, pricing, industry trends and general economic trends.

As of December 25, 2011 we held 1,253 issued U.S. patents and 1,373 issued non-U.S. patents with expiration dates ranging from 2011 through 2030. We also have trademarks that are used in the conduct of our business to distinguish genuine Fairchild products. We believe that while our patents may provide some advantage, our competitive position is largely determined by such factors as system and application knowledge, ability and experience of our personnel, the range and number of new products being developed by us, our market brand recognition, ongoing sales and marketing efforts, customer service, technical support and our manufacturing capabilities.

It is generally our policy to seek patent protection for significant inventions that may be patented, though we may elect, in certain cases, not to seek patent protection even for significant inventions, if other protection, such as maintaining the invention as a trade secret, is considered more advantageous. Also, the laws of countries in which we design, manufacture and market our products may afford little or no effective protection of our proprietary technology.

Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate that regulate, among other things, air and water emissions and discharges at or from our manufacturing facilities; the generation, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials by our company; the investigation and remediation of environmental contamination; and the release of hazardous materials into the environment at or from properties operated by our company and at other sites. As with other companies engaged in like businesses, the nature of our operations exposes our company to the risk of liabilities and claims, regardless of fault, with respect to such matters, including personal injury claims and civil and criminal fines.

Our facilities in South Portland, Maine, and, to a lesser extent, West Jordan, Utah, have ongoing remediation projects to respond to releases of hazardous materials that occurred prior to our separation from National Semiconductor Corporation. National Semiconductor has agreed to indemnify Fairchild for the future costs of these projects and other environmental liabilities that existed at the time of our acquisition of those facilities from National Semiconductor in 1997. The terms of the indemnification are without time limit and without maximum amount. The costs incurred to respond to these conditions were not material to the consolidated financial statements for any period presented. National Semiconductor Corporation was purchased by Texas Instruments Incorporated during the fourth quarter of 2011 and Texas Instruments assumed the liability.

A property we previously owned in Mountain View, California is listed on the National Priorities List under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. We acquired that property as part of the acquisition of The Raytheon Company’s semiconductor business in 1997. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Raytheon retained responsibility for, and has agreed to indemnify us with respect to, remediation costs or other liabilities related to pre-acquisition contamination. We sold the Mountain View property in 1999. The purchaser received an environmental indemnity from us similar in scope to the one we received from Raytheon. The purchaser and subsequent owners of the property can hold us liable under our indemnity for any claims, liabilities or damages they may incur as a result of the historical contamination, including any remediation costs or other liabilities. We are unable to estimate the potential amounts of future payments; however, we do not expect any future payments to have a material impact on our earnings or financial condition.

Although we believe that our Bucheon, South Korea operations, which we acquired from Samsung Electronics in 1999, have no significant environmental liabilities, Samsung Electronics agreed to indemnify us for remediation costs and other liabilities related to historical contamination, up to $150 million, arising out of the business we acquired from Samsung Electronics, including the Bucheon facilities. We are unable to estimate the potential amounts of future payments, if any; however, we do not expect any future payments to have a material impact on our earnings or financial condition.

We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Our costs to comply with environmental regulations were nominal for 2011, 2010 and 2009. Future laws or regulations and changes in existing environmental laws or regulations, however, may subject our operations to different, additional or more stringent standards. While historically the cost of compliance with environmental laws has not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations, business or financial condition, we cannot predict with certainty our future costs of compliance because of changing standards and requirements.

Our worldwide workforce consisted of 8,817 full and part-time employees as of December 25, 2011. We believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory.

At December 25, 2011, 112 of our employees were covered by a collective bargaining agreement. These employees are members of the Communication Workers of America/International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried Machine and Furniture Workers, AFL-CIO, Local 88177. The current agreement with the union ends June 1, 2015 and provides for guaranteed wage and benefit levels as well as employment security for union members. If a work stoppage were to occur, it could impact our ability to operate this facility. Also, our profitability could be adversely affected if increased costs associated with any future contracts are not recoverable through productivity improvements or price increases. We believe that relations with our unionized employees are satisfactory.

Our wholly owned Korean subsidiary, which we refer to as Fairchild Korea, sponsors a Korean Labor Council consisting of seven representatives from the non-management workforce and seven members of the management workforce. The Labor Council, under Korean law, is recognized as a representative of the workforce for the purposes of consultation and cooperation. The Labor Council has no right to take a work action or to strike and is not party to any labor or collective bargaining agreements with Fairchild Korea. We believe that relations with Fairchild Korea employees and the Labor Council are satisfactory.

On November 26, 2010, the employees in our facility in Suzhou, China approved the creation of a labor union that was officially established on January 26, 2011 under applicable local law. While the All China Federal Trade Union (ACFTU) has indicated its desire that local unions should work towards the goal of executing collective bargaining agreements at companies that have established labor unions, there is currently no collective bargaining agreement between the company and the employees in Suzhou.

The following table provides information about the executive officers of our company. There is no family relationship among any of the named executive officers.

Mark S. Thompson, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Thompson joined Fairchild Semiconductor in November 2004 as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Technology group. He became President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2005 and was elected Chairman of the Board in May 2008. He became acting General Manager of the MCCC group in September of 2011. He has over 26 years of high technology experience. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Thompson had been Chief Executive Officer of Big Bear Networks since August 2001. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Tyco Electronics, Power Components Division and, prior to its acquisition by Tyco, was Vice President of Raychem Corporation’s Electronics OEM division. Mr. Thompson is a director of American Science and Engineering, Inc. and Cooper Industries, PLC.

Mark S. Frey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer. Mr. Frey joined Fairchild Semiconductor in March 2006. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Frey had been the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller for Lam Research Corporation since 1999. He was previously the Vice President of Finance for Raychem Corporation’s Electronics OEM division and he previously held financial positions with Activision and Memorex.

Allan Lam, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Mr. Lam joined Fairchild Semiconductor in August 2005 as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Standard Products Group. He assumed his current position in July 2007. He was previously employed by Vishay Intertechnology and Temic Semiconductor since 1996, most recently as Vice President of Sales, Asia, and before that as Area Vice President of Sales, Asia-Pacific and Vice President, Standard Products Unit. He previously held management positions in quality, marketing, sales, and engineering with BBS Electronics, Cinergi Technology & Devices, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics and National Semiconductor.

Justin Chiang, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Power Conversion, Industrial and Automotive Products Group. Mr. Chiang joined Fairchild Semiconductor in May 2005 as Vice President of System Power in the Analog Products Group, and was promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Power Conversion, Industrial and Automotive Product Group in December 2007 and to his current position in December 2008. He has over 18 years of experience in the electronic and semiconductor industry. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Chiang was the General Manager of Tyco Electronics, Power Components Division from 2003 to 2005. He was previously Director of Tyco Electronics, Silicon Products Group, Circuit Protection Division from 2000 to 2003 and prior to that he held a variety of technical and senior management positions with Raychem Corporation from 1994.

Robin Goodwin, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Mr. Goodwin joined Fairchild Semiconductor as part of its founding in 1997, as the Director of Finance. He transitioned to supply chain management in 2001 and assumed the leadership position in developing Fairchild’s first global planning organization. He became Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management in November 2005, and was promoted to his current position in May 2008. He has 29 years in the high technology industry in a combination of financial and supply chain management roles. Mr. Goodwin’s experience spans across OEMs, EMS and component suppliers.

Paul D. Delva, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Delva joined Fairchild Semiconductor in 1999. He served as the company’s assistant general counsel following the company’s initial public offering in 1999. Mr. Delva was promoted to Vice President and General Counsel in April 2003 and became Corporate Secretary in May 2005. He became Senior Vice President in August 2005.

Daniel M. Kinzer, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Kinzer joined Fairchild Semiconductor in 2007 as Senior Vice President of Product and Technology Development. He was appointed Chief Technology Officer in 2011. He has over 30 years experience in research and development for semiconductor technologies. He is the inventor of over 70 U.S. patents and numerous non-U.S. patents, author of numerous scientific and trade articles and, served as General Chairman of the International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits. He is a member of IEEE and EDS.

Kevin B. London, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration. Mr. London became Vice President of Human Resources in July 2002 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in August 2005. He has over 30 years experience in the semiconductor industry. Prior to becoming Vice President, he held various Human Resources and production management positions in the company.

Robin A. Sawyer, Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Sawyer has served as the company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller since November 2002. She was previously Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis since joining the company in August 2000. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Sawyer was employed by Cornerstone Brands, Inc. from 1998 to 2000 as Director of Financial Planning and Reporting. Prior to that Ms. Sawyer was employed by Baker, Newman and Noyes, LLC and its predecessor firm, Ernst & Young, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Sawyer is a director of Camden National Corporation.

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The address for our company website is http://www.fairchildsemi.com. We make available, free of charge, through our investor relations web site, our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, amendments to those reports, and other SEC filings, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with the SEC. The address for our investor relations web site is http://investor.fairchildsemi.com (click on “SEC filings”).

We also make available, free of charge, through our corporate governance website, our corporate charter, bylaws, Corporate Governance Guidelines, charters of the committees of our board of directors, code of business conduct and ethics and other information and materials, including information about how to contact our board of directors, its committees and their members. To find this information and materials, visit our corporate governance website at http://governance.fairchildsemi.com.

A description of the risk factors associated with our business is set forth below. The risks described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may impair our business operations and financial condition.

The price of our common stock has fluctuated widely in the past and may fluctuate widely in the future.

Our common stock is traded on The New York Stock Exchange and its price has fluctuated significantly in recent years. Additionally, our stock has experienced and may continue to experience significant price and volume fluctuations that could adversely affect its market price without regard to our operating performance. We believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in financial results, earnings below analysts’ estimates and financial performance and other activities of other publicly traded companies in the semiconductor industry could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. In addition, our common stock, the stock market in general and the market for shares of semiconductor industry-related stocks in particular have experienced extreme price fluctuations which have often been unrelated to the operating performance of the affected companies. Similar fluctuations in the future could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We maintain a backlog of customer orders that is subject to cancellation, reduction or delay in delivery schedules, which may result in lower than expected revenues.

We manufacture products primarily pursuant to purchase orders for current delivery or to forecast, rather than pursuant to long-term supply contracts. The semiconductor industry is occasionally subject to double booking and rapid changes in customer outlooks or unexpected build ups of inventory in the supply channel as a result of shifts in end market demand and macro economic conditions. Accordingly, many of these purchase orders or forecasts may be revised or canceled without penalty. As a result, we must commit resources to the manufacture of products without binding purchase commitments from customers. Even in cases where our standard terms and conditions of sale or other contractual arrangements do not permit a customer to cancel an order without penalty, we may from time to time accept cancellations to maintain customer relationships or because of industry practice, custom or other factors. Our inability to sell products after we devote significant resources to them could have a material adverse effect on both our levels of inventory and revenues. While we currently believe our inventory levels are appropriate for the current economic environment, continued global economic uncertainty may result in lower than expected demand. While we anticipate increasing demand in many of our markets, lower demand than anticipated may impact our customers’ target inventory levels. During 2011 channel inventory increased. We plan to focus on reducing channel inventories in early 2012,; however our current business forecasting is still qualified by the risk that our backlog may deteriorate as a result of customer cancellations.

Downturns in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry or changes in end user market demands could reduce the profitability and overall value of our business, which could cause the trading price of our stock to decline or have other adverse effects on our financial position.

The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, and the value of our business may decline as a result of market response to this cyclicality. As we have experienced in the past, uncertainty in global economic conditions may continue to negatively affect us and the rest of the semiconductor industry, by causing us to experience backlog cancellations, higher inventory levels and reduced demand for our products. We may experience renewed, possibly severe and prolonged, downturns in the future as a result of this cyclicality. Even as demand increases following such downturns, our profitability may not increase because of price competition and supply shortages that historically accompany recoveries in demand. In addition, we may experience significant fluctuations in our profitability as a result of variations in sales, product mix, end user markets, the costs associated with the introduction of new products, and our efforts to reduce excess inventories that may have built up as a result of any of these factors. The markets for our products depend on continued demand for consumer electronics such as personal computers, cellular telephones, tablet devices, digital cameras, and automotive, household and industrial goods. Deteriorating global economic conditions may cause these end user markets to experience decreases in demand that could adversely affect our business and future prospects.

Our failure to execute on our cost reduction initiatives and the impact of such initiatives could adversely affect our business.

We continue to take cost reduction initiatives to keep pace with the evolving economic and competitive conditions. These actions include closing our four-inch manufacturing line in South Korea and converting to 8 inch wafers in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bucheon, South Korea and South Portland, Maine. Additionally, we initiated several insourcing programs to replace higher-cost outside subcontractors with internal manufacturing, we lowered our materials costs and implemented workforce reductions in an effort to simplify operations, improve productivity and reduce costs.

We cannot guarantee that we will successfully implement any of these actions, or if these actions and other actions we may take will help reduce costs. Because restructuring activities involve changes to many aspects of our business, the cost reductions could adversely impact productivity and sales to an extent we have not anticipated. Even if we fully execute and implement these activities and they generate the anticipated cost savings, there may be other unforeseeable and unintended factors or consequences that could adversely impact our profitability and business.

We may not be able to develop new products to satisfy changing customer demands or we may develop the wrong products.

Our success is largely dependent upon our ability to innovate and create revenues from new product introductions. Failure to develop new technologies, or react to changes in existing technologies, could materially delay development of new products and lead to decreased revenues and a loss of market share to our competitors. The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapidly changing technologies and industry standards, together with frequent new product introductions. Our financial performance depends on our ability to identify important new technology advances and to design, develop, manufacture, assemble, test, market and support new products and enhancements on a timely and cost-effective basis. While new products often command higher prices and higher profit margins, we may not successfully identify new product opportunities and develop and bring new products to market or succeed in selling them for use in new customer applications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Products or technologies developed by other companies may render our products or technologies obsolete or noncompetitive. Many of our competitors are larger, older and more established companies with greater engineering and research and development resources than us. If we fail to identify a fundamental shift in technologies or in our product markets such failure could have material adverse effects on our competitive position within the industry. In addition, to remain competitive, we must continue our efforts to reduce die sizes, develop new packages and improve manufacturing yields. We cannot assure you that we can accomplish these goals.

If some original equipment manufacturers do not design our products into their equipment, our revenue may be adversely affected.

We depend on our ability to have original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), or their contract manufacturers, choose our products. Frequently, an OEM will incorporate or specifically design our products into the products it produces. In such cases the OEM may identify our products, with the products of a limited number of other vendors, as approved for use in particular OEM applications. Without “design wins,” we may only be able to sell our products to customers as a secondary source, if at all. If an OEM designs another supplier’s product into one of its applications, it is more difficult for us to achieve future design wins for that application because changing suppliers involves significant cost, time, effort and risk for the OEM. Even if a customer designs in our products, we are not guaranteed to receive future sales from that customer. We may be unable to achieve these “design wins” because of competition or a product’s functionality, size, electrical characteristics or other aspect of its design or price. Additionally, we may be unable to service expected demand from the customer. In addition, achieving a design win with a customer does not ensure that we will receive significant revenue from that customer and we may be unable to convert design into actual sales.

We depend on demand from the consumer, original equipment manufacturer, contract manufacturing, industrial, automotive and other markets we serve for the end market applications which incorporate our products. Reduced consumer or corporate spending due to increased energy and commodity prices or other economic factors could affect our revenues.

If we provide revenue, margin or earnings per share guidance, it is generally based on certain assumptions we make concerning the health of the overall economy and our projections of future consumer and corporate spending. If our projections of these expenditures are inaccurate or based upon erroneous assumptions, our revenues, margins and earnings per share could be adversely affected. For example, beginning in the third quarter of 2011, we observed progressively weakening order rates which we attributed to uncertainty and deterioration of global economic conditions. While we anticipate that order rates and profitability will improve in 2012, we cannot be certain that a change in consumer demand or a deepening financial crisis in Europe will not have an adverse effect on our business.

Our failure to protect our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our future performance and growth.

Failure to protect our intellectual property rights may result in the loss of valuable technologies. We rely on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law to protect such technologies. These laws are subject to

legislative and regulatory change or through changes in court interpretations of those laws and regulations. For example, there have been recent developments in the laws and regulations governing the issuance and assertion of patents in the U.S., including modifications to the rules governing patent prosecution. There have also been court rulings on the issues of willfulness, obviousness and injunctions, that may affect our ability to obtain patents and/or enforce our patents against others. Some of our technologies are not covered by any patent or patent application. With respect to our intellectual property generally, we cannot assure you that:

In addition, effective patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection may be unavailable, limited or not applied for in some countries. We cannot assure that we will be able to effectively enforce our intellectual property rights in every country in which our products are sold or manufactured.

We also seek to protect our proprietary technologies, including technologies that may not be patented or patentable, in part by confidentiality agreements and, if applicable, inventors’ rights agreements with our collaborators, advisors, employees and consultants. We cannot assure you that these agreements will not be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for any breach or that such persons or institutions will not assert rights to intellectual property arising out of such research. We have non-exclusive licenses to some of our technology from National Semiconductor, Infineon, Samsung Electronics and other companies. These companies may license such technologies to others, including our competitors or may compete with us directly. In addition, National Semiconductor and Infineon have limited royalty-free, worldwide license rights to some of our technologies. National Semiconductor was purchased by Texas Instruments in 2011. If necessary or desirable, we may seek licenses under patents or intellectual property rights claimed by others. However, we cannot assure you that we will obtain such licenses or that the terms of any offered licenses will be acceptable to us. The failure to obtain a license from a third party for technologies we use could cause us to incur substantial liabilities and to suspend the manufacture or shipment of products or our use of processes requiring the technologies.

Our failure to obtain or maintain the right to use some technologies may negatively affect our financial results.

Our future success and competitive position depend in part upon our ability to obtain or maintain proprietary technologies used in our principal products. From time to time we are required to defend against claims by competitors and others of intellectual property infringement. Claims of intellectual property infringement and litigation regarding patent and other intellectual property rights are commonplace in the semiconductor industry and are frequently time consuming and costly. From time to time, we may be notified of claims that we may be infringing patents issued to other companies. Such claims may relate both to products and manufacturing processes. We may engage in license negotiations regarding these claims from time to time. Even though we maintain procedures to avoid infringing others’ rights as part of our product and process development efforts, it is impossible to be aware of every possible patent which our products may infringe, and we cannot assure you that we will be successful in our efforts to avoid infringement claims. Furthermore, even if we conclude our products do not infringe another’s patents, others may not agree. We have been and are involved in lawsuits, and could become subject to other lawsuits, in which it is alleged that we have infringed upon the patent or other intellectual property rights of other companies. For example, since October 2004, we have been in litigation with Power Integrations, Inc. See Item 3, Legal Proceedings. Our involvement in this litigation and future intellectual property litigation, or the costs of avoiding or settling litigation by purchasing licenses rights or by other means, could result in significant expense to our company, adversely affecting sales of the challenged products or technologies and diverting the efforts and attention of our technical and management personnel, whether or not such litigation is resolved in our favor. We may decide to settle patent infringement claims or litigation by purchasing license rights from the claimant, even if we believe we are not infringing, in order to reduce the

expense of continuing the dispute or because we are not sufficiently confident that we would eventually prevail. In the event of an adverse outcome as a defendant in any such litigation, we may be required to:

We cannot assure you that we would be successful in such development or acquisition or that such licenses would be available under reasonable terms. Any such development, acquisition or license could require the expenditure of substantial time and other resources.

We may not be able to consummate future acquisitions or successfully integrate acquisitions into our business.

We have made numerous acquisitions of various sizes since we became an independent company in 1997 and we plan to pursue additional acquisitions of related businesses. The costs of acquiring and integrating related businesses, or our failure to integrate them successfully into our existing businesses, could result in our company incurring unanticipated expenses and losses. In addition, we may not be able to identify or finance additional acquisitions or realize any anticipated benefits from acquisitions we do complete.

We are constantly evaluating acquisition opportunities and consolidation possibilities and are frequently conducting due diligence or holding preliminary discussions with respect to possible acquisition transactions, some of which could be significant.

If we acquire another business, the process of integrating an acquired business into our existing operations may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and may require us to use significant financial resources on the acquisition that may otherwise be needed for the ongoing development or expansion of existing operations. Some of the risks associated with acquisitions include:

In addition, we may encounter unforeseen obstacles or costs in the integration of other businesses we acquire.

Possible future acquisitions could result in the incurrence of additional debt, contingent liabilities and amortization expenses related to intangible assets, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

From time to time we may dispose of assets and businesses in an effort to grow our more profitable product lines. When we do so, we face certain risks associated with these exit activities, including but not limited the risk that we will disrupt service to our customers, the risk of inadvertently losing other business not related to the exit activities, the risk that we will be unable to effectively continue, terminate, modify and manage supplier and vendor relationships, and the risk that we may be subject to consequential claims from customers or vendors as a result of eliminating, or transferring the production of affected products or the renegotiation of commitments related to those products.

We depend on suppliers for timely deliveries of raw materials of acceptable quality. Production time and product costs could increase if we were to lose a primary supplier or if we experience a significant increase in the prices of our raw materials. Product performance could be affected and quality issues could develop as a result of a significant degradation in the quality of raw materials we use in our products.

Our manufacturing processes use many raw materials, including silicon wafers, gold, copper lead frames, mold compound, ceramic packages and various chemicals and gases. Our manufacturing operations depend upon our ability to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials on a timely basis. Our results of operations could be adversely affected if we were unable to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials in a timely manner or if the costs of raw materials increased significantly. If the prices of these raw materials rise significantly we may be unable to pass on our increased operating expenses to our customers. This could result in decreased profit margins for the products in which the materials are used. Results could also be adversely affected if there is a significant degradation in the quality of raw materials used in our products, or if the raw materials give rise to compatibility or performance issues in our products, any of which could lead to an increase in customer returns or product warranty claims. Although we maintain rigorous quality control systems, errors or defects may arise from a supplied raw material and be beyond our detection or control. For example, some phosphorus-containing mold compound received from one supplier and incorporated into our products in the past resulted in a number of claims for damages from customers. We purchase some of our raw materials such as silicon wafers, lead frames, mold compound, ceramic packages and chemicals and gases from a limited number of suppliers on a just-in-time basis. From time to time, suppliers may extend lead times, limit supplies or increase prices due to capacity constraints or other factors. We subcontract a minority of our wafer fabrication needs, primarily to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Central Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Jilin Magic Semiconductor, Macronix International Co. Ltd., and Phenitec Semiconductor. In order to maximize our production capacity, some of our back-end assembly and testing operations are also subcontracted. Primary back-end subcontractors include, Advance Semiconductor Engineering, Inc., AIC Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, Amkor Technology, AUK Semiconductor PTE, Ltd, GEM Services, Inc., Greatek Electronics, Inc., Hana Microelectronics Ltd, Liteon, Inc., Tak Cheong Electronics (Holdings) Co. Ltd, United Test and Assembly Center Thai Ltd., and Vigilant Technology Company, Ltd. Our operations and ability to satisfy customer obligations could be adversely affected if our relationships with these subcontractors were disrupted or terminated.

Delays in expanding capacity at existing facilities, implementing new production techniques, or incurring problems associated with technical equipment malfunctions, all could adversely affect our manufacturing efficiencies.

Our manufacturing efficiency is an important factor in our profitability, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our manufacturing efficiency or increase manufacturing efficiency to the same extent as our competitors. Our manufacturing processes are highly complex, require advanced and costly equipment and are continuously being modified in an effort to improve yields and product performance. Impurities or other difficulties in the manufacturing process can lower yields. We are constantly looking for ways to expand capacity or improve efficiency at our manufacturing facilities. For example, we are currently in the process of converting our facilities in South Korea and Utah from 6 inch wafers to 8 inch wafers. As is common in the semiconductor

industry, we may experience difficulty in completing transitions to new manufacturing processes at existing

facilities. As a consequence, we have suffered delays in product deliveries or reduced yields in the past and may experience such delays again in the future.

We may experience delays or problems in bringing new manufacturing capacity to full production. Such delays, as well as possible problems in achieving acceptable yields, or product delivery delays relating to existing or planned new capacity could result from, among other things, capacity constraints, construction delays, upgrading or expanding existing facilities or changing our process technologies, any of which could result in a loss of future revenues. Our operating results could also be adversely affected by the increase in fixed costs and operating expenses related to increases in production capacity if revenues do not increase proportionately.

We rely on subcontractors to reduce production costs and to meet manufacturing demands, which may adversely affect our results of operations.

Many of the processes we use in manufacturing our products are complex requiring, among other things, a high degree of technical skill and significant capital investment in advanced equipment. In some circumstances, we may decide that it is more cost effective to have some of these processes performed by qualified third party subcontractors. In addition, we may utilize a subcontractor to fill unexpected customer demand for a particular product or process or to guaranty supply of a particular product that may be in great demand. More significantly, as a result of the expense incurred in qualifying multiple subcontractors to perform the same function, we may designate a subcontractor as a single source for supplying a key product or service. If a single source subcontractor were to fail to meet our contractual requirements, our business could be adversely affected and we could incur production delays and customer cancellations as a result. We would also be required to qualify other subcontractors, which would be time consuming and cause us to incur additional costs. In addition, even if we qualify alternate subcontractors, those subcontractors may not be able to meet our delivery, quality or yield requirements, which could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition to these operational risks, some of these subcontractors are smaller businesses that may not have the financial ability to acquire the advanced tools and equipment necessary to fulfill our requirements. In some circumstances, we may find it necessary to provide financial support to our subcontractors in the form of advance payments, loans, loan guarantees, equipment financing and similar financial arrangements. In those situations, we could be adversely impacted if the subcontractor failed to comply with its financial obligations to us.

Compliance with new regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals” could limit the supply and increase the cost of certain metals used in manufacturing our products.

Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd-Frank Act), requires the SEC to promulgate new disclosure requirements for manufacturers of products containing certain minerals which are mined from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries. These “conflict minerals” are commonly found in metals used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Manufacturers are also required to disclose their efforts to prevent the sourcing of such minerals and metals produced from them. The new disclosure rules will take effect after the first full fiscal year following the promulgation of the SEC’s final rules. The implementation of these new regulations may limit the sourcing and availability of some of the metals used in the manufacture of our products. The regulations may also reduce the number of suppliers who provide conflict-free metals, and may affect our ability to obtain products in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. Finally, some of our customers may elect to disqualify us as a supplier if we are unable to verify that the metals used in our products free of conflict minerals.

Approximately two-thirds of our sales are made to distributors who can terminate their relationships with us with little or no notice. The termination of a distributor could reduce sales and result in inventory returns.

Distributors accounted for 66% of our net sales for the year ended December 25, 2011. Our top five distributors worldwide accounted for 19% of our net sales for the year ended December 25, 2011. As a general rule, we do not have long-term agreements with our distributors, and they may terminate their relationships with

us with little or no advance notice. Distributors generally offer competing products. The loss of one or more of our distributors, or the decision by one or more of them to reduce the number of our products they offer or to carry the product lines of our competitors, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The termination of a significant distributor, whether at our or the distributor’s initiative, or a disruption in the operations of one or more of our distributors, could reduce our net sales in a given quarter and could result in an increase in inventory returns.

The semiconductor business is very competitive, especially in the markets we serve, and increased competition could reduce the value of an investment in our company.

We participate in the standard component or “multi-market” segment of the semiconductor industry. While the semiconductor industry is generally highly competitive, the “multi-market” segment is particularly so. Our competitors offer equivalent or similar versions of many of our products, and customers may switch from our products to our competitors’ products on the basis of price, delivery terms, product performance, quality, reliability and customer service or a combination of any of these factors. Competition is especially intense in the multi-market semiconductor segment because it is relatively easy for customers to switch between suppliers of more standardized, multi-market products like ours. In the past we have experienced decreases in prices during “down” cycles in the semiconductor industry, and this may occur again as a result of the recent downturn in global economic conditions. Even in strong markets, price pressures may emerge as competitors attempt to gain a greater market share by lowering prices. We compete in a global market and our competitors are companies of various sizes in various countries around the world. Many of our competitors are larger than us and have greater financial resources available to them. As such, they tend to have a greater ability to pursue acquisition candidates and can better withstand adverse economic or market conditions. Additionally, companies with whom we do not currently compete may introduce new products that may cause them to compete with us in the future.

We may not be able to attract or retain the technical or management employees necessary to remain competitive in our industry.

Our continued success depends on our ability to attract, motivate and retain skilled personnel, including technical, marketing, management and staff personnel. In the semiconductor industry, the competition for qualified personnel, particularly experienced design engineers and other technical employees, is intense, particularly when the business cycle is improving. During such periods competitors may try to recruit our most valuable technical employees. While we devote a great deal of our attention to designing competitive compensation programs aimed at accomplishing this goal, specific elements of our compensation programs may not be competitive with those of our competitors and there can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our current personnel or recruit the key personnel we require.

If we must reduce our use of equity awards to compensate our employees, our competitiveness in the employee marketplace could be adversely affected. Our results of operations could vary as a result of changes in our stock-based compensation programs.

Like most technology companies, we have a history of using employee stock based incentive programs to recruit and retain our workforce in a competitive employment marketplace. Our success will depend in part upon the continued use of stock options, restricted stock units, deferred stock units and performance-based equity awards as a compensation tool. While this is a routine practice in many parts of the world, foreign exchange and income tax regulations in some countries make this practice more and more difficult. Such regulations tend to diminish the value of equity compensation to our employees in those countries. With regard to all equity based compensation, our current practice is to seek stockholder approval for increases in the number of shares available for grant under the Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan as well as other amendments that may be adopted from time to time which require stockholder approval. If these proposals do not receive stockholder approval, we may not be able to grant stock options and other equity awards to employees at the same levels as in the past, which could adversely affect our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, and we may need to increase cash compensation in order to attract, retain and motivate employees, which could adversely affect our

results of operations. Additionally, since 2009 we have relied almost exclusively on grants of restricted stock units and performance based equity awards in place of stock options. While we believe that our compensation policies are competitive with our peers, we cannot provide any assurance that we have not, and will not continue in the future to lose opportunities to recruit and retain key employees as a result of these changes.

Changes in forecasted stock-based compensation expense could impact our gross margin percentage, research and development expenses, marketing, general and administrative expenses and our tax rate.

We may face product warranty or product liability claims that are disproportionately higher than the value of the products involved.

Our products are typically sold at prices that are significantly lower than the cost of the equipment or other goods in which they are incorporated. For example, our products that are incorporated into a personal computer may be sold for several dollars, whereas the personal computer might be sold by the computer maker for several hundred dollars. Although we maintain rigorous quality control systems, we manufacture and sell approximately 16 billion individual semiconductor devices per year to customers around the world, and in the ordinary course of our business we receive warranty claims for some of these products that are defective or that do not perform to published specifications. Since a defect or failure in our product could give rise to failures in the goods that incorporate them (and consequential claims for damages against our customers from their customers), we may face claims for damages that are disproportionate to the revenues and profits we receive from the products involved. We attempt, through our standard terms and conditions of sale and other customer contracts, to limit our liability by agreeing only to replace the defective goods or refund the purchase price. Nevertheless, we have received claims for other charges, such as for labor and other costs of replacing defective parts or repairing the products into which the defective products are incorporated, lost profits and other damages. In addition, our ability to reduce such liabilities, whether by contracts or otherwise, may be limited by the laws or the customary business practices of the countries where we do business. And, even in cases where we do not believe we have legal liability for such claims, we may choose to pay for them to retain a customer’s business or goodwill or to settle claims to avoid protracted litigation. Our results of operations and business could be adversely affected as a result of a significant quality or performance issue in our products, if we are required or choose to pay for the damages that result. For example, from 2001 to 2008 we received claims from a number of customers seeking damages resulting from certain products manufactured with a phosphorus-containing mold compound, and we were named in lawsuits relating to these mold compound claims.

Our operations and business could be significantly harmed by natural disasters.

Our manufacturing facilities in China, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and many of the third party contractors and suppliers that we currently use are located in countries that are in seismically active regions of the world where earthquakes and other natural disasters, such as floods and typhoons may occur. While we take precautions to mitigate these risks, we cannot be certain that they will be adequate to protect our facilities in the event of a major earthquake, flood, typhoon or other natural disaster. Although we maintain insurance for some of the damage that may be caused by natural disasters, our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses and would not cover us for lost business. As a result, a natural disaster in one of these regions could severely disrupt the operation of our business and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Natural disasters could affect our supply chain or our customer base which, in turn, could have a negative impact on our business, the cost of and demand for our products and our results of operations.

While the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and flooding in Thailand did not materially impact us, the occurrence of natural disasters in certain regions, could have a negative impact on our supply chain, our ability to deliver products, the cost of our products and the demand for our products. These events could cause

consumer confidence and spending to decrease or result in increased volatility to the U.S. and worldwide

economies. Any such occurrences could have a material adverse effect on our business, our results of operations and our financial condition.

Our international operations subject our company to risks not faced by domestic competitors.

Through our subsidiaries we maintain significant operations and facilities in the Philippines, Malaysia, China, South Korea and Singapore. We have sales offices and customers around the world. Approximately 74% of our revenues in 2011 were from Asia. The following are some of the risks inherent in doing business on an international level:

We acquired significant operations and revenues when we acquired a business from Samsung Electronics and, as a result, are subject to risks inherent in doing business in Korea, including political risk, labor risk and currency risk.

We have significant operations and sales in South Korea and are subject to risks associated with doing business there. Korea accounted for approximately 11% of our revenue for the year ended December 25, 2011.

Relations between South Korea and North Korea have been tense over most of South Korea’s history, and more recent concerns over North Korea’s nuclear capability, and relations between the U.S. and North Korea, have created a global security issue that may adversely affect Korean business and economic conditions. We cannot assure you as to whether or when this situation will be resolved or change abruptly as a result of current or future events. An adverse change in economic or political conditions in South Korea or in its relations with North Korea could have a material adverse effect on our Korean subsidiary and our company. In addition to other risks disclosed relating to international operations, some businesses in South Korea are subject to labor unrest.

Our Korean sales are increasingly denominated primarily in U.S. dollars while a significant portion of our Korean operations’ costs of goods sold and operating expenses are denominated in South Korean won. Although we have taken steps to fix the costs subject to currency fluctuations and to balance won revenues and won costs as much as possible, a significant change in this balance, coupled with a significant change in the value of the won relative to the dollar, could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations (see Item 7a, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk).

A change in foreign tax laws or a difference in the construction of current foreign tax laws by relevant foreign authorities could result in us not recognizing any anticipated benefits.

Some of our foreign subsidiaries have been granted preferential income tax or other tax holidays as an incentive for locating in those jurisdictions. A change in the foreign tax laws or in the construction of the foreign tax laws governing these tax holidays, or our failure to comply with the terms and conditions governing the tax

holidays, could result in us not recognizing the anticipated benefits we derive from them, which would decrease our profitability in those jurisdictions. While we continue to monitor the tax holidays, the income tax laws governing the tax holidays, and our compliance with the terms and conditions of the tax holidays, there is still a risk that we may not be able to recognize the anticipated benefits of these tax holidays.

We have significantly expanded our manufacturing operations in China and, as a result, will be increasingly subject to risks inherent in doing business in China, which may adversely affect our financial performance.

We expect a significant portion of our production from our Suzhou, China facility will be exported out of China, however, we are hopeful that a significant portion of our future revenue will result from the Chinese markets in which our products are sold, and from demand in China for goods that include our products. Our ability to operate in China may be adversely affected by changes in that country’s laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, foreign exchange restrictions, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. In addition, our results of operations in China are subject to the economic and political situation there. We believe that our operations in China are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, there can be no assurance that China’s central or local governments will not impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures. Changes in the political environment or government policies could result in revisions to laws or regulations or their interpretation and enforcement, increased taxation, restrictions on imports, import duties or currency revaluations. In addition, a significant destabilization of relations between China and the U.S. could result in restrictions or prohibitions on our operations or the sale of our products in China. The legal system of China relating to foreign trade is relatively new and continues to evolve. There can be no certainty as to the application of its laws and regulations in particular instances. Enforcement of existing laws or agreements may be sporadic and implementation and interpretation of laws inconsistent. Moreover, there is a high degree of fragmentation among regulatory authorities resulting in uncertainties as to which authorities have jurisdiction over particular parties or transactions.

We are subject to many environmental laws and regulations that could affect our operations or result in significant expenses.

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations restrict the amount and types of pollutants that can be released from our operations into the environment. While the cost of compliance with environmental laws has not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations historically, compliance with these and any future regulations could require significant capital investments in pollution control equipment or changes in the way we make our products. In addition, because we use hazardous and other regulated materials in our manufacturing processes, we are subject to risks of liabilities and claims, regardless of fault, resulting from our use, transportation, emission, discharge, storage, recycling or disposal of hazardous materials, including personal injury claims and civil and criminal fines, any of which could be material to our cash flow or earnings. For example:

Although most of our known environmental liabilities are covered by indemnification agreements with Raytheon Company, National Semiconductor Corporation, Samsung Electronics and Intersil Corporation, these indemnities are limited to conditions that occurred prior to the consummation of the transactions through which we acquired facilities from those companies. National Semiconductor was purchased by Texas Instruments in 2011. Moreover, we cannot assure you that their indemnity obligations to us for the covered liabilities will be available, or, if available, adequate to protect us.

Our senior credit facility limits our flexibility and places restrictions on the manner in which we run our operations.

At December 25, 2011 we had total debt of $300.1 million and the ratio of this debt to equity was approximately 0.2 to 1. As of December 25, 2011, our credit facility consists of a $400 million in a revolving line of credit. Adjusted for outstanding letters of credit, we had up to $98.7 million available under the revolving loan portion of the senior credit facility. In addition, there is a $150 million uncommitted incremental revolving loan feature. Despite the significant reductions we have made in our long-term debt, we continue to carry indebtedness which could have significant consequences on our operations. For example, it could:

We may not be able to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our indebtedness, which may require us to refinance our indebtedness or default on our scheduled debt payments. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control.

Our historical financial results have been, and we anticipate that our future financial results may be subject to substantial fluctuations. While we currently have sufficient cash flow to satisfy all of our current obligations, we cannot assure you that our business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs in the future. Further, we can make no assurances that our currently anticipated cost savings and operating improvements will be realized on schedule or at all, or that future borrowings will be available to us under our senior credit facility in an amount sufficient to satisfy our liquidity needs. In addition, because our senior credit facility has a variable interest rate, our cost of borrowing will increase if market interest rates increase. If we are unable to meet our expenses and debt obligations, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity, sell assets or raise equity. We cannot assure you that we would be able to renew or refinance any of our indebtedness, sell assets or raise equity on commercially reasonable terms or at all, which could cause us to default on our obligations and impair our liquidity. Restrictions imposed by the credit agreement relating to our senior credit facility restrict or prohibit our ability to engage in or enter into some business operating and financing arrangements, which could adversely affect our ability to take advantage of potentially profitable business opportunities.

The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in the credit agreement relating to our senior credit facility may limit our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or engage in other business

activities that may be in our interests. The credit agreement imposes significant operating and financial restrictions on us that affect our ability to incur additional indebtedness or create liens on our assets, pay dividends, sell assets, engage in mergers or acquisitions, make investments or engage in other business activities. These restrictions could place us at a disadvantage relative to our competitors many of which are not subject to such limitations.

In addition, the senior credit facility also requires us to maintain specified financial ratios. Our ability to meet those financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot assure you that we will meet those ratios. As of December 25, 2011, we were in compliance with these ratios. A breach of any of these covenants, ratios or restrictions could result in an event of default under the senior credit facility. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the senior credit facility, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the senior credit facility, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders could proceed against our assets, including any collateral granted to them to secure the indebtedness. If the lenders under the senior credit facility accelerate the payment of the indebtedness, we cannot assure you that our assets would be sufficient to repay in full that indebtedness and our other indebtedness.

We have investments in auction rate securities that subject us to market risk which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial results.

As of December 25, 2011, we owned auction rate securities with a par value of $49.5 million and market value of $29.8 million. We originally purchased these securities believing them to be safe, short-term and highly liquid investments. However, as a result of the systemic failure of the auction rate securities market, these securities are no longer liquid. While we continue to accrue and receive interest on these securities at the contractual rate, there can be no assurance that there will ever be an active market for our auction rate securities. Uncertainties in the credit and capital markets could lead to further downgrades of our auction rate securities and additional impairments. Additionally, auction failures have limited our ability to fully recover the par value of our investment in the short term and even if we hold the securities to maturity, the long-term value of the auction rate securities may potentially be impacted by issuer defaults. We do not anticipate that the lack of liquidity or future downgrades and impairments will materially impact our ability to fund out working capital needs, capital expenditures or other business requirements.

We have no unresolved comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission as of February 23, 2012.

We maintain manufacturing and office facilities around the world including the U.S., Asia and Europe. The following table provides information about these facilities at December 25, 2011.

Leases affecting the Penang, Suzhou and Cebu facilities are generally in the form of long-term ground leases, while we own improvements on the land. In some cases we have the option to renew the lease term, while in others we have the option to purchase the leased premises. We also have the ability to cancel these leases at any time. In addition to the facilities listed above we maintain smaller offices in leased spaces around the world.

We believe that our facilities around the world, whether owned or leased, are well maintained and are generally suitable and adequate to carry on the company’s business. Our manufacturing facilities contain sufficient productive capacity to meet our needs for the foreseeable future.

POWI 1: On October 20, 2004, we and our wholly owned subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, were sued by Power Integrations, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Power Integrations alleged that certain of our pulse width modulation (PWM) integrated circuit products infringed four Power Integrations U.S. patents, and sought a permanent injunction preventing us from manufacturing, selling or offering the products for sale in the U.S., or from importing the products into the U.S., as well as money damages for past infringement.

The trial in the case was divided into three phases. In the first phase of the trial that occurred in October of 2006, a jury returned a verdict finding that thirty-three of our PWM products willfully infringed one or more of seven claims asserted in the four patents and assessed damages against us. We voluntarily stopped U.S. sales and importation of those products in 2007 and have been offering replacement products since 2006. Subsequent phases of the trial conducted during 2007 and 2008 focused on the validity and enforceability of the patents. In December of 2008, the judge overseeing the case reduced the jury’s 2006 damages award from $34 million to approximately $6.1 million and ordered a new trial on the issue of willfulness. The new trial was held in June of 2009 and then in January of 2011 the court awarded Power Integrations final damages in the amount of $12.2 million. We have challenged the final damages award, willfulness finding and other issues on appeal. On January 11, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard oral arguments of our appeal and we anticipate a ruling prior to the end of 2012.

POWI 2: On May 23, 2008, Power Integrations filed another lawsuit against us, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary System General Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of three patents. Of the three patents claimed in that lawsuit, two are patents that were asserted against us and Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation in the October 2004 lawsuit described above. In 2011, POWI added a fourth patent to this case. We believe we have strong defenses against Power Integrations’ claims and intend to vigorously defend this second lawsuit.

On October 14, 2008, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and System General Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Power Integrations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging that certain PWM integrated circuit products infringe one or more claims of two U.S. patents owned by System General. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an injunction preventing the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or importation of Power Integrations products found to infringe the asserted patents.

Both lawsuits have been consolidated and will be heard together in Delaware District Court. The trial is currently scheduled for April of 2012.

POWI 3: On November 4, 2009, Power Integrations, Inc. filed a complaint for patent infringement against us and two of our subsidiaries in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that several of our products infringe three of Power Integrations’ patents. One of those patents has since been dropped from the case. We intend to put on a vigorous defense against these claims. In the same lawsuit we have filed counterclaims against Power Integrations, alleging Power Integrations’ products infringe certain claims of one of our patents.

POWI 4: On February 10, 2010 Fairchild and System General filed a lawsuit in Suzhou, China against four Power Integrations entities and seven vendors. The lawsuit claims that Power Integrations violates certain Fairchild/System General patents. Fairchild is seeking an injunction against the Power Integration products and over $17.0 million in damages. Power Integrations attempted to have the Fairchild/System General patents declared invalid in proceedings before the Chinese patent office. In January 2012, a hearing was held in court in Suzhou, China. We anticipate the court will rule on the case sometime before the end of fiscal 2012.

Other Legal Claims. From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. We believe that there is no such ordinary-course litigation pending that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

We analyze the potential litigation outcomes from current litigation in accordance with the Contingency Topic of the FASB ASC. Accordingly, we group contingencies into three categories. The first category represents a remote possibility of a loss. For contingencies in this category, we do not record a reserve or perform an assessment of a range of possible loss. The second category represents reasonably possible losses. For this category, we assess the range of possible losses but do not record a reserve. We believe the range of possible losses for contingencies in this category is approximately zero to $5.0 million. The third category represents losses we believe are probable. For these probable losses we believe the best estimate of losses to be $13.1 million as of December 25, 2011 and have recorded this as a reserve. The amount reserved is based upon assessments of the potential liabilities using analysis of claims and historical experience in defending and/or resolving these claims.

There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the period beginning September 25, 2011 and ending on December 25, 2011.

Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “FCS”. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low intraday sales prices per share of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. Common Stock, as quoted on the NYSE.

As of February 17, 2012 there were approximately 157 holders of record of our Common Stock. We have not paid dividends on our common stock in any of the years presented above. Certain agreements, pursuant to which we have borrowed funds, contain provisions that limit the amount of dividends and stock repurchases that we may make. See Item 7, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this report, for further information about restrictions to our ability to pay dividends.

The following table provides information about the number of stock options, deferred stock units (DSUs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance units (PUs) outstanding and authorized for issuance under all equity compensation plans of the company on December 25, 2011. The notes under the table provide important additional information.

The material terms of the 2000 Executive Plan, the Stock Plan and the 2007 Stock Plan are described in Note 8 to the company’s Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this report, and the three plans are included as exhibits to this report.

There were no sales of unregistered equity securities in the fourth quarter of 2011. The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by the company of its own common stock during the fourth quarter of 2011.

The following graph compares the change in total stockholder return on the company’s common stock against the total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index from December 29, 2006, the last day our common stock was traded on the New York Stock Exchange before the beginning of our fifth preceding fiscal year, to December 23, 2011, the last trading day in our fiscal year ended December 25, 2011. Total return to stockholders is measured by dividing the per-share price change for the period by the share price at the beginning of the period. The graph assumes that investments of $100 were made on December 29, 2006 in our common stock and in each of the indexes.

The following table sets forth our selected historical consolidated financial data. The historical consolidated financial data as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 and for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 are derived from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements, contained in Item 8 of this report. The historical consolidated financial data as of December 27, 2009, December 28, 2008 and December 30, 2007 and for the years ended December 28, 2008 and December 30, 2007 are derived from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements, which are not included in this report. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Adjusted net income and loss, adjusted gross margin, adjusted R&D and SG&A, and free cash flow are also included in the table below and are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered replacement for GAAP results. We present the adjusted results because we use them as additional measures of our operating performance, and believe the adjusted financial information is useful to investors because it illuminates underlying operational trends by excluding significant non-recurring or otherwise unusual transactions not related to our base business. Our criteria for determining adjusted results may differ from methods used by other companies and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or loss, gross margin, or other measures of consolidated operations and cash flow data prepared in accordance with US GAAP as indicators of our operating performance or as alternatives to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.

Our results for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, December 27, 2009, December 28, 2008, and December 30, 2007 each consist of 52 weeks.

We did not pay cash dividends on our common stock in any of the years presented above.

This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our past performance, financial condition and prospects. We will discuss and provide our analysis of the following:

We entered 2011 as a different company than we were just a few years ago. Over the last 5 years we have sharpened our product and end market focus which has enabled us to deepen our application knowledge and provide innovative solutions to our customers. As we invested in new technologies, we reduced our exposure to less differentiated, more mature products. In addition to improvements in our technology and product focus, we have redesigned our supply chain and operations processes to support strong growth.

In 2011, we invested heavily in our business to upgrade technologies, acquire new capabilities and to fund R&D. We invested a significant amount of capital in 2011 to convert to 8 inch wafer manufacturing at several of our wafer manufacturing facilities. Two facilities have fully converted to 8 inch manufacturing and the other two are well on their way. We expect this transition to enable lower costs and improved margins for years to come. We acquired two businesses over the last eighteen months to improve our capabilities in silicon carbide and MEMS sensor technologies. We expect these new capabilities to enhance our content in a wide range of industrial, alternative energy, automotive, consumer and mobile applications.

In addition to investing in the business, we refinanced our senior credit facility, reduced our debt and ended the year with an improved balance sheet. We also repurchased 2.8 million shares of our own stock throughout the course of the year. We believe Fairchild is in the strongest position in its history to take advantage of anticipated improving demand in 2012.

We strive to keep inventory as lean as possible while maintaining customer service. We prefer to maintain maximum flexibility by adjusting internal inventories in response to higher demand before adding more inventory to our distribution channels. While our goal is to manage our production output to maintain channel inventories within a target range of 7.5 to 8.5 weeks, at the end of the fourth quarter, our channel inventories were at 12 weeks due to lower end demand. We plan to focus on reducing channel inventories in early 2012. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2011 internal inventories were at $234.2 million, an increase of only $1.5 million over the end of 2010.

The Mobile, Computing, Consumer and Communication (MCCC) group’s main focus is to supply the mobile, computing, consumer and communication end market segments with innovative power and signal path solutions including our low voltage metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs), Power

Management integrated circuits (IC’s,) Mixed Signal Analog and Logic products. We seek to deliver exceptional product performance by optimizing silicon processes and application specific design to satisfy specific requirements for our customers. This enables us to deliver solutions with greater energy efficiency and smaller footprint than is commonly available. We expect a steady acceleration of new product sales especially for solutions addressing the handset and ultraportable market.

The Power Conversion, Industrial, and Automotive (PCIA) group’s focus is to capitalize on the growing demand for greater energy efficiency in power supplies, consumer electronics, battery chargers, electric motors, industrial electronics and automobiles. We are a leader in power factor correction, low standby power consumption designs, innovative switching techniques and power module technology that enable greater efficiency and better performance. Improving the efficiency of our customers’ products is vital to meeting new energy efficiency regulations. Effectively managing the power conversion and initial voltage regulation in power supplies is one of the greatest opportunities we have to improve overall system efficiency. We believe the growing global focus on energy efficiency will continue to drive growth in this product line.

Standard Discrete and Standard Linear (SDT) products are core building block components for many electronic applications. This segment employs a more simplified and focused operating model to make the selling and support of these products easier and more profitable. The right operational structure and part portfolio should enable our standard products group to continue to generate solid cash flow with minimal investment.

Our results for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 each consist of 52 weeks.

The following table summarizes certain information relating to our operating results as derived from our audited consolidated financial statements as well as certain unaudited non-GAAP financial measures.

In 2011, unit volumes sold contributed approximately 13% of the revenue decrease over 2010. This was offset by a 12% increase in average selling prices driven by an improvement in product mix.

Geographic revenue information is based on the customer location within the indicated geographic region. The following table presents, as a percentage of sales, geographic sales for the Americas, Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea and Other Asia/Pacific (which for our geographic reporting purposes includes Japan and Singapore) for 2011 and 2010.

The decrease in Korean revenue was driven by a weak consumer market, primarily caused by decreased sales of LCD and plasma televisions. The increase in other Asia/Pacific revenue was driven by strong mobile business in Singapore as well as increased demand in our Japan sales region in the industrial electronic market. All other locations had minimal percentage changes.

The slight decrease in gross margin dollars in 2011 was driven by decreased revenue as well as increased expenses from 8-inch conversion costs, changes in currency rates, and increased commodity prices and labor costs in 2011.

Adjusted gross margin dollars decreased slightly when compared to 2010 for the same reasons listed above. Adjusted gross margin does not include the accelerated depreciation and inventory write-offs due to the previously planned closure of the Mountaintop facility and the expense associated with a change in retirement plans at two of our Asian locations. See reconciliation of gross margin to adjusted gross margin in item 6.

Research and development (R&D) expenses increased during 2011 as compared to 2010 as a result of increased investment in R&D programs and resources, including costs associated with the design center in Irvine, California that was purchased in the third quarter of 2010, the acquisition of a MEMs business in December 2010, and the TranSiC™ acquisition in the first quarter of 2011. These increases were offset slightly by decreases in variable compensation expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased slightly in 2011 as compared to 2010 driven by a decrease in variable compensation expenses which was offset in part by an increase in equity compensation expense.

Adjusted operating expenses increased for the same reasons listed above. Adjusted gross margin does not include the expense associated with a change in retirement plans at two of our Asian locations.

During 2011, we recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $2.8 million. The charges included $5.4 million in employee separation costs and $0.2 million in reserve releases, all associated with the 2011 Infrastructure Realignment Program. In addition during 2011, we recorded $3.6 million in employee separation costs and $0.4 million in reserve releases associated with the 2010 Infrastructure Realignment Program. We also recorded $1.9 million of employee separation costs, $0.7 million of fab closure costs, and $8.2 million in reserve releases in 2011, all associated with the 2009 Infrastructure Realignment Program. This large release was driven by our decision to keep open the Mountain Top facility reversing the March 2009 announcement to close the site. Since the original announcement, we have experienced strong growth and profitability in the High Voltage and Automotive businesses. The company expects to continue the expansion of these businesses and determined that retaining the Mountain Top facility will be essential to our automotive customers’ current and future needs. As a result of this decision, we released the reserves related to Mountain Top restructuring action and paid out previously accrued employee stay-on bonuses.

The 2011 Infrastructure Realignment Program includes costs for organizational changes in the company’s supply chain management group, the website technology group, the quality organization, and other administrative groups. The 2011 program also includes costs to further improve the company’s manufacturing strategy and changes in both the PCIA and MCCC groups.

During 2010, we recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $7.0 million. The charges include $3.9 million of employee separation costs associated with the 2010 Infrastructure Realignment Program. In addition, during 2010, we recorded $4.5 million of employee separation costs, $1.7 million of fab closure costs, and $0.4 million in reserve releases, all associated with the 2009 Infrastructure Realignment Program. The company also recorded $0.3 million in reserve releases associated with the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program. During 2010, we also reversed $2.4 million of restructuring expense associated with the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program. The reversal of $2.4 million of restructuring expense relates to the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first six months of 2009 as pension payments to severed employees were recorded as restructuring expense instead of offsetting the net pension asset. At the time, these pension payments were paid out of operating cash instead of the pension fund. In the second quarter of 2010, we were reimbursed by the pension fund. We have evaluated this out of period adjustment and determined it to be immaterial.

The 2010 Infrastructure Realignment Program includes costs to simplify and realign some activities within the MCCC segment, costs for the continued refinement of the company’s manufacturing strategy, and costs associated with centralizing the company’s accounting functions.

The 2009 Infrastructure Realignment Program includes costs associated with the previously planned closure of the Mountaintop, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility and the four-inch manufacturing line in Bucheon, South Korea, both of which were announced in the first quarter of 2009. The 2009 Program also includes charges for a smaller worldwide cost reduction plan to further right-size our company and remain financially healthy. The consolidation of the South Korea fabrication processes was completed in 2011

Charge (Release) for Litigation. In 2010, we increased our reserves for potential litigation outcomes by $8.0 million as a result of the willfulness ruling in the POW1 litigation.

Other Expense, net. The following table presents a summary of Other expense, net for 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Interest expense. Interest expense in 2011 decreased $2.7 million as compared to 2010, primarily due to lower interest rates on outstanding debt and lower debt balances.

Interest income. Interest income in 2011 decreased $0.1 million as compared to 2010, as a result of slightly lower rates of return.

The effective tax rate for 2011 was 7.7% compared to 12.3% for 2010. The change in effective tax rate is primarily due to shifts of income and loss among jurisdictions with differing tax rates, foreign currency revaluations of tax assets and liabilities, and foreign tax withholding liabilities. In 2010, we decreased unrecognized tax benefits by $10.4 million representing the settlement of a Korea income tax audit. The decrease was due to cash payments payable to the taxing authority along with the effective settlement of other unrecognized tax benefits. There was no net material impact to the effective tax rate as a result of the settlement of the Korea income tax audit. In 2011, the valuation allowance on the company’s deferred tax assets decreased by $34.6 million as deferred tax assets decreased due to the utilization of net operating losses, other company tax attributes, and a partial release of the valuation allowance based upon the realizability of existing Malaysian tax attributes. The overall decrease did not impact our results of operations.

In accordance with the Income Taxes Topic in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), deferred taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries which are reinvested indefinitely. Certain non-U.S. earnings, which have been taxed in the U.S. but earned offshore, have and continue to be part of our repatriation plan. As of December 25, 2011, we have recorded a deferred tax liability of $1.6 million, with no impact to the consolidated statement of operations as we have a full valuation allowance against our net U.S. deferred tax assets.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. To determine free cash flow, we subtract capital expenditures from cash provided by operating activities. Free Cash flow decreased approximately $92.4 million in 2011 as a result of decreased cash provided by operating activities as well as increase in capital expenditures of $28.4 million. See Free Cash Flow reconciliation in Item 6.

Reportable Segments. The following table represents comparative disclosures of revenue and gross margin of our reportable segments.

MCCC’s revenue decrease in 2011 was primarily driven by lower unit sales of our MOSFET products as there was reduced demand in the computing market. Strong sales of mobile analog products, higher average selling prices and new product introductions helped to mitigate the lower unit sales. Lower gross margin was primarily driven by our Low Voltage Group, which experienced lower utilization and pricing pressure on its commodity products. We also took pricing actions to reduce our mix of low-margin, mature logic product. In addition higher material and energy costs and underutilization in several of our manufacturing facilities and 8 inch conversion costs at our Salt Lake manufacturing facility also drove the overall decrease in gross margin. Gross margin for our Mobile Solutions group improved over 2010 as a result of our strong product portfolio which helped to mitigate the decreased gross margin from Low Voltage.

MCCC’s operating income decreased as a result of lower gross margins in 2011 and increased R&D expenses. The increase in R&D resulted from an increased investment in R&D programs focused primarily on MPS, signal conditioning and switch products as well as additional spending as a result of the MEMS Company we acquired during the fourth quarter of 2010 and the design center we purchased in the third quarter of 2010.

PCIA’s revenue was higher in the auto and high voltage product lines driven by higher average selling prices and sales of our smart power modules, high voltage MOSFETS, IGBT’s, and continued demand for our electronic power steering modules, and ignition IGBT products. The increased revenue in the auto and high voltage groups was offset by a decrease in power conversion revenues from weakness in the consumer electronics market. Higher gross margin dollars were driven by increased revenue and improved product mix. However this was offset by higher material costs, 8-inch conversion costs, and an unfavorable impact from a strengthening of the Korean Won and the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a slightly lower gross margin percent.

PCIA’s increased operating income in 2011 was mainly attributed to higher gross margin dollars as mentioned above. The increase was partially offset by higher R&D and SG&A expenses as a result of increased investment in R&D programs, the acquisition of TranSiC in the first quarter of 2011, as well as increased headcount, travel, and an unfavorable impact from a strengthening of the Korean Won and Taiwan Dollar.

An increase in average selling prices for SDT was offset by a decrease in the numbers of units sold as we strategically target a richer portfolio of products with higher selling prices. Decreased gross margin was driven by lower revenue.

SDT’s decrease in operating income was due primarily to lower gross margin dollars. Operating expenses were also up slightly in the 2011 resulting from higher R&D expense and sales and marketing expenses.

The increase in revenue was primarily driven by an increase in unit sales as a result of stronger demand and an increase in average selling prices when compared to 2009.

We made solid progress increasing our industrial and automotive sales in the U.S. during 2010, leading to the increased revenue as a percentage of sales over the same periods in 2009. Taiwan and China showed decreases in their percentage of sales over the same periods of 2009 resulting primarily from price erosion. All other locations had minimal percentage changes.

The increase in gross margin is due to increased revenue, higher unit volumes, improvement in product mix, and lower manufacturing unit costs as a result of higher factory utilization due to higher demand.

In 2010, adjusted gross margin dollars and adjusted gross margin percent improved as compared to 2009 for the reasons listed above. Adjusted gross margin does not include the accelerated depreciation due to the previously planned closure of the Mountaintop facility. See reconciliation of gross margin to adjusted gross margin in item 6.

Research and development (R&D) expenses increased during 2010 as compared to 2009 primarily due to increases in variable compensation and as a result of increased investment in R&D programs, including the establishment of a new design center in Irvine, California and the acquisition of a small early stage micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) company. Increases in selling expenses were driven by higher variable compensation, increased travel expenses as well as higher sales commissions. General and administrative (G&A) expenses also increased during 2010 as compared to the 2009 due to increases in variable compensation, increases in equity compensation, and other payroll related increases including merit and headcount increases. Increased travel, higher legal expenses and the reinstatement of benefits that were temporarily suspended in early 2009 also drove the increase in G&A.

Program. The company also recorded $0.3 million in reserve releases associated with the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program. During 2010, we also reversed $2.4 million of restructuring expense associated with the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program. The reversal of $2.4 million of restructuring expense relates to the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first six months of 2009 as pension payments to severed employees were recorded as restructuring expense instead of offsetting the net pension asset. At the time, these pension payments were paid out of operating cash instead of the pension fund. In the second quarter of 2010, we were reimbursed by the pension fund. We have evaluated this out of period adjustment and determined it to be immaterial.

During 2009, we recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $27.9 million. The charges included $15.4 million in employee separation costs, $1.6 million in asset impairment costs, $4.0 million in facility closure costs and $0.1 million in reserve releases, all associated with the 2009 Infrastructure Realignment Program. In addition during 2009, we recorded $7.0 million in employee separation costs, $0.7 million lease impairment costs and $0.6 million in reserve releases associated with the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program as well as $0.01 million in reserve releases associated with the 2007 Infrastructure Realignment Program.

The consolidation of the South Korea fabrication processes and the previously planned closure of the Mountaintop facility were expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2011. During 2011 we decided to keep open the Mountaintop facility reversing the 2009 announcement to close the site.

The 2009 worldwide restructuring action, excluding facility closures, is substantially complete and reduced headcount by 270 employees. We achieved annual savings associated with these employee separations of $13.8 million by the end of 2009.

Charge (Release) for Litigation. In 2010, we increased our reserves for potential litigation outcomes by $8.0 million as a result of the recent willfulness ruling in the POW1 litigation. In 2009, we paid $6.0 million to settle patent litigation with Infineon. (see Item 8, Note 15 of this report for additional information).

Other Expense, net. The following table presents a summary of Other expense, net for 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Interest expense. Interest expense in 2010 decreased $11.4 million as compared to 2009, primarily due to lower interest rates on outstanding debt and lower debt balances.

Interest income. Interest income in 2010 decreased $0.6 million as compared to 2009, as a result of lower rates of return.

The effective tax rate for 2010 was 12.3 % compared to 4.9% for 2009. The change in effective tax rate is primarily due to shifts of income and loss among jurisdictions with differing tax rates, foreign currency revaluations of tax assets and liabilities, foreign tax withholding liabilities and discrete tax benefits as a result of finalization of certain tax filings in the prior year. In 2010, we decreased unrecognized tax benefits by $10.4 million representing the settlement of a Korea income tax audit. The decrease was due to cash payments payable to the taxing authority along with the effective settlement of other unrecognized tax benefits. There was no net material impact to the effective tax rate as a result of the settlement of the Korea income tax audit. In 2010, the valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets decreased by $3.5 million. The overall decrease did not impact our results of operations.

In accordance with the Income Taxes Topic in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), deferred taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries which are reinvested indefinitely. Certain non-U.S. earnings, which have been taxed in the U.S. but earned offshore, have and continue to be part of our repatriation plan. As of December 26, 2010, we have recorded a deferred tax liability of $1.1 million, with no impact to the consolidated statement of operations as we have a full valuation allowance against our net U.S. deferred tax assets.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. To determine free cash flow, we subtract capital expenditures from cash provided by operating activities. Free Cash flow increased in 2010 as a result of increased cash provided by operating activities offset by an increase in capital expenditures of $98.2 million. See Free Cash Flow reconciliation in Item 6.

Reportable Segments. The following table represents comparative disclosures of revenue and gross margin of our reportable segments.

MCCC’s increased revenue was due to stronger unit demand with improvements in overall market conditions, business gained on newly released higher value parts, and additional market share with several customers. We also continued to see solid growth in our MOSFET and Mobile products. Average selling prices in 2010 were fairly flat when compared to 2009. Increased gross margin was attributable to higher revenue, lower manufacturing unit costs as a result of increased factory utilization, and the introduction of new products at higher gross margins.

MCCC increased operating income from better gross margin was offset in part by additional operating expenses from higher variable costs on stronger unit demand as well as an increase in R&D and SG&A expense due to increased variable compensation, the reinstatement of certain employee benefits which were temporarily suspended in early 2009, the establishment of a new design center, and acquisition of a small early stage MEMS company.

PCIA’s revenue was higher in all product lines due to increased overall unit demand and to a lesser degree higher average selling prices, offset in part by continued reduction in distribution channel inventory. Increased gross margin was driven by higher revenue, improved product mix, and lower manufacturing unit costs as a result of increased factory utilization somewhat offset by an unfavorable impact from a strengthening of the Korean Won.

PCIA’s increased operating income was mainly attributed to higher gross margin as mentioned above. The increase was partially offset by higher R&D and SG&A expense due to increased variable compensation and the reinstatement of certain employee benefits which were temporarily suspended in early 2009. In addition, there was further investment in R&D programs, increased travel, and an unfavorable impact from a strengthening of the Korean Won.

SDT’s improvement in revenue was driven by increased unit demand and higher average selling prices as well as new design wins in lighting, power supply, motor control and consumer applications going into production. Increased gross margin was driven mainly by better unit demand and improved product mix, as lower margin products were mixed out to make room for new design wins.

SDT’s improvement in operating income was due to higher gross margin as well as lower overall operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. In total, operating expenses were up slightly year to date with marketing expenses higher as a result of variable compensation and other volume related marketing expenses, mitigated in part by lower R&D and G&A expenses as a result of a reallocation of resources.

Our main sources of liquidity are our cash flows from operations, cash and cash equivalents and revolving credit facility.

The Credit Facility consists of a $400.0 million revolving loan agreement, of which $300.0 million was drawn as of December 25, 2011. The Credit Facility imposes various restrictions upon us that could limit our ability to respond to market conditions, to provide for unanticipated capital investments or to take advantage of business opportunities. It also includes restrictive covenants that limit our ability to consolidate, merge or enter into acquisitions, create liens, pay dividends or make similar restricted payments, sell assets, invest in capital

expenditures and incur indebtedness. The Credit Facility also limits our ability to modify our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, or enter into shareholder agreements, voting trusts or similar arrangements. In addition, the affirmative covenants in the Credit Facility also require the company’s financial performance to comply with certain financial measures, as defined by the credit agreement. These financial covenants require us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 and a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.0. It defines the interest coverage ratio as the ratio of the cumulative four quarter trailing consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to consolidated cash interest expense and defines the maximum leverage ratio as the ratio of total consolidated debt to the cumulative four quarter trailing consolidated EBITDA. Consolidated EBITDA, as defined by the credit agreement excludes restructuring, non-cash equity compensation and certain other adjustments.

At December 25, 2011, we were in compliance with these covenants and we expect to remain in compliance. This expectation is subject to various risks and uncertainties discussed more thoroughly in Item 1A, and include, among others, the risk that our assumptions and expectations about business conditions, expenses and cash flows for the remainder of the year may be inaccurate.

While our Credit Facility places restrictions on the payment of dividends, it does not restrict the subsidiaries of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, except to a limited extent, from paying dividends or making advances to Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. As a result, we believe that funds generated from operations, together with existing cash and funds from our Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our debt obligations, operating requirements, capital expenditures and research and development funding needs over the next twelve months. In 2011, we incurred capital expenditures of $186.4 million

At December 25, 2011, under our Credit Facility, we have borrowing capacity of $100.0 million for working capital and general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. There are also outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility totaling $1.3 million. These outstanding letters of credit reduce the amount available under the Credit Facility to $98.7 million. We had additional outstanding letters of credit of $2.0 million that do not fall under the Credit Facility. We also had $4.1 million of undrawn credit facilities at certain of our foreign subsidiaries. These outstanding amounts do not impact available borrowings under the senior credit facility. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a pledge of common stock of the company’s first tier domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the stock of the company’s first tier foreign subsidiaries. The payment of principal and interest on the Credit Facility is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and each of its domestic subsidiaries.

We frequently evaluate opportunities to sell additional equity or debt securities, obtain credit facilities from lenders or restructure our long-term debt to further strengthen our financial position. Additional borrowing or equity investment may be required to fund future acquisitions. The sale of additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders.

As of December 25, 2011, we had $2.8 million of net unrecognized tax benefits recorded in current taxes payable. As of December 25, 2010, we had not recorded any net unrecognized tax benefits. The timing of the expected cash outflow relating to the balances is expected within one year.

As of December 25, 2011, our cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term securities were $455.8 million, an increase of $20.8 million from December 26, 2010. $206.7 million of the cash and cash equivalents balance is located in the United States. Included in long-term securities as of December 25, 2011 and

December 26, 2010 are $29.8 million and $28.0 million of auction rate securities, respectively. The auction rate security market has failed and is currently inactive. However, the company continues to earn interest on these securities based on a contractual rate.

During 2011, our cash provided by operating activities was $268.5 million compared to $332.5 million in 2010. The following table presents a summary of net cash provided by operating activities during 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Cash provided by operating activities in 2011 decreased by $64.0 million compared to 2010 primarily due to decreases in our accrued liabilities, accounts payable and deferred income tax accounts. The decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily caused by the payment of cash bonuses in the first quarter of 2011 and the funding of our Korean defined contribution pension plan in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Cash used in investing activities during 2011 totaled $206.4 million compared to $172.2 million in 2010. The increase in the use of cash is primarily the result of higher capital expenditures in 2011. Our capital expenditures during 2011 were $186.4 million compared to $158.0 million in 2010.

Cash used in financing activities totaled $43.4 million in 2011 as compared to $171.5 million in 2010. In 2010 we paid down $150.6 million in debt compared to $20.6 million in 2011. In addition, in 2011, we received $35.5 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options which partially offset our debt payments and purchases of treasury stock. There were $6.4 million in proceeds from stock options in 2010.

The table below summarizes our significant contractual obligations as of December 25, 2011 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods.

It is customary practice in the semiconductor industry to enter into guaranteed purchase commitments or “take or pay” arrangements for purchases of certain equipment and raw materials. Obligations under these arrangements are included in (4) above.

Contractual obligations that are contingent upon the achievement of certain milestones are not included in the table above. These obligations include contingent funding/payment obligations and milestone-based equity compensation funding. These arrangements are not considered contractual obligations until the milestone is met.

We also enter into contracts for outsourced services; however, the obligations under these contracts were not significant at December 25, 2011 and the contracts generally contain clauses allowing for cancellation without significant penalty.

The expected timing of payment of the obligations discussed above is estimated based on current information. Timing of payments and actual amounts paid may be different depending on the time of receipt of goods or services or changes to agreed-upon amounts for some obligations.

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has defined critical accounting policies as those that are both most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results and which require our most difficult, complex or subjective judgments or estimates. Based on this definition, we believe our critical accounting policies include the policies of revenue recognition, sales reserves, inventory valuation, fair value of financial instruments, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes and loss contingencies. For all financial statement periods presented, there have been no material modifications to the application of these critical accounting policies.

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the judgments and estimates underlying all of our critical accounting policies. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on our best estimates and judgment. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets, volatile

equity, foreign currency, and energy markets, and declines in consumer spending have combined to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Revenue Recognition and Sales Reserves. No revenue is recognized unless there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, delivery has occurred and collectability of the sales price is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of semiconductor products is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer, which is generally when the product is received by the customer. In some cases, title and risk of loss do not pass to the customer when the product is received by them. In these cases, we recognize revenue at the time when title and risk of loss is transferred, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. These cases include several inventory locations where we manage consigned inventory for our customers, some of which is at customer facilities. In such cases, revenue is not recognized when products are received at these locations; rather, revenue is recognized when customers take the inventory from the location for their use. Shipping costs billed to our customers are included within revenue with associated costs classified in cost of goods sold.

Approximately 66 % of our revenue is generated through sales to distributors. Distributor payments are due under agreed terms and are not contingent upon resale or any other matter other than the passage of time. We have agreements with some distributors and customers for various programs, including prompt payment discounts, pricing protection, scrap allowances and stock rotation. Sales to these distributors and customers, as well as the existence of sales incentive programs, are in accordance with terms set forth in written agreements with these distributors and customers. In general, credits allowed under these programs are capped based upon individual distributor agreements. We record charges associated with these programs as a reduction of revenue based upon historical activity and our expectation of future activity. We also have volume based incentives with certain distributors to encourage stronger resales of our products. Reserves are recorded as a reduction to revenue as they are earned by the distributor. Our policy is to use both a three to six month rolling historical experience rate as well as a prospective view of products in the distributor channel for distributors who participate in an incentive program in order to estimate the necessary allowance to be recorded. In addition, the products sold by us are subject to a limited product quality warranty. We accrue for estimated incurred but unidentified quality issues based upon historical activity and known quality issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The standard limited warranty period is one year. Quality returns are accounted for as a reduction of revenue. Historically, we have not experienced material differences between our estimated sales reserves and actual results.

Inventory Valuation. In determining the net realizable value of our inventories, we review the valuations of inventory considered excessively old, and therefore subject to, obsolescence and inventory in excess of customer backlog and historical rates of demand. We also value inventory at the lower of cost or market. Once established, write-downs of inventory are considered permanent adjustments to the cost basis of inventory.

Fair Value of Financial Instrument. Securities and derivatives are financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. On January 1, 2008, we partially adopted the fair value measurements and disclosures provisions. We deferred adoption of the fair value measurements and disclosure provisions for nonfinancial assets and liabilities including intangible assets, reporting units measured at fair value in the first step of a goodwill impairment test, and asset retirement obligations. We fully adopted the fair value measurements and disclosure provisions for nonfinancial assets and liabilities on the first day of fiscal year 2009.

In accordance with the requirements of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC, we group our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

It is our policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. If market prices are not available, fair value measurements are based on models that use primarily market based parameters including interest rate yield curves, option volatilities, and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument. The only financial instruments we hold which are not classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 are auction rate securities. There has been insufficient demand for these types of investments and as a result the investments are not currently liquid. Since observable market prices and parameters are not currently available, judgment is necessary to estimate fair value. Changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows could significantly affect the results of current or future values. A discounted cash flow (DCF) calculation is used to determine the estimated fair value of the auction rate securities. The assumptions used in preparing the DCF model included estimates for the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments and the rate of return required by investors to own these securities in the current environment. In making these assumptions, relevant factors that were considered included: the formula applicable to each security which defines the interest rate paid to investors in the event of a failed auction; forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks specified in such formulas; the likely timing of principal repayments; the probability of full repayment considering guarantees by third parties and additional credit enhancements provided through other means. The estimate of the rate of return required by investors to own these securities also considers the current reduced liquidity for auction rate securities. The inputs for our DCF were based upon input from third parties as well as our own estimates. The primary unobservable input to the valuation was the maturity assumption which ranged from six to twelve years depending on the individual auction rate security. The maturity assumptions were based on the terms of the underlying instrument and the potential for restructuring the auction rate security. The results of these fair value calculations are imprecise and may not be realized in an actual sale. Changes in market conditions may also reduce the availability of other quoted prices or observable data. If this were to occur, we would need to use valuation techniques requiring more judgment to estimate the appropriate fair value measurement.

At December 25, 2011 approximately 1.7% of total assets, or $33.4 million, consisted of financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Approximately 89% of these assets were classified as Level 3 assets. All Level 3 assets consist of auction rate securities. Approximately, 1% of total liabilities or $6.4 million consisted of financial liabilities recorded at fair value.

In the valuation of our derivative instruments, we consider our credit risk and the credit risk of our counterparties. Based on our current credit standing and the credit standing of our counterparties credit risk has not had a material impact in the valuation of our derivatives.

See Item 8, Note 3 for a complete discussion on our use of fair valuation of financial instruments, our related measurement techniques, and its impact to our financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. We assess the impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill, on an ongoing basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test, or more frequently, if indicators of potential impairment arise. During 2011, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-08, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other—Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 intends to simplify goodwill impairment testing by permitting assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances lead to the conclusion that it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test currently required under ASU 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other. Upon completion of this analysis, we concluded that our reporting units would not be subject to the two-step goodwill impairment test.

When the two-step impairment test is performed, the fair value of our reporting units is determined using a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based on a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based on comparable market multiples. The comparable companies are primarily the major competitors listed in Item 1 of this report. As part of the market multiple analysis, a control premium is also factored in. The control premiums ranged from 0 % to 40 % based on the reporting unit. The discount rates utilized in the discounted cash flows ranged from approximately 12% to 16.5%, reflecting market based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for a market participants view with respect to execution, concentration, and other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual segments. The average fair value is reconciled to our market capitalization with an appropriate control premium.

The determination of the fair value of the reporting units requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include but are not limited to; the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industries in which we compete, the discount rate, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual financial results could differ from those estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions would have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge. We use judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological change or competitive activities, loss of key personnel and acts by governments and courts, may signal that an asset has become impaired.

In 2011, 2010 and 2009, there were no goodwill impairments and the fair values of the reporting units were substantially in excess of book values

For all other long-lived assets, our impairment review process is based upon an estimate of future undiscounted cash flows. Factors we consider that could trigger an impairment review include the following:

Recoverability of assets that will continue to be used in our operations is measured by comparing the carrying value to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group.

Future undiscounted cash flows include estimates of future revenues, driven by market growth rates, and estimated future costs. There were no trigger events in 2011 or 2010 that caused us to evaluate our other long lived assets for impairment.

Income Taxes. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes are not provided for the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. We plan to repatriate certain non-U.S. earnings which have been taxed in the U.S. but earned offshore as well as any non-U.S. earnings that are not considered to be indefinitely invested outside the U.S.

We make judgments regarding the realizability of our deferred tax assets. In accordance with the Income Tax topic of the ASC, the carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on the belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions to realize these deferred tax assets after consideration of all available positive and negative evidence. Future realization of the tax benefit of existing deductible temporary differences or carryforwards ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character within the carryback and carryforward period available under the tax law. Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projections of future taxable income excluding reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior carryback years, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to preserve the deferred tax asset may be considered to identify possible sources of taxable income.

Valuation allowances have been established for deferred tax assets, which we believe do not meet the “more likely than not” criteria established by the Income Tax topic of the ASC. In 2005, we established a full valuation allowance against our net U.S. deferred tax assets excluding certain deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived goodwill. We recorded a valuation allowance in 2005 and continue to carry the valuation allowance in 2011 as our trend of positive evidence does not currently support such a release. In 2008, a deferred tax asset and full valuation allowance was recorded in the amount of $24.8 million relating to our Malaysian cumulative reinvestment allowance and manufacturing incentives. In 2011, the deferred tax asset increased to $32.2 million. Based on an update of the jurisdictional financial history and current forecast in 2009, it was management’s belief that we did meet the standard of “more likely than not” that is required for measuring the likelihood of a realization of net deferred tax assets which was reflected in a partial release of the valuation allowance in the amount of $1.6 million. Based on an update in 2011 of the jurisdictional forecast the partial release of the valuation was increased by $3.4 million. The 2011 ending valuation allowance was $27.3 million. As of December 25, 2011 the company’s valuation allowance for Taiwan deferred tax assets totaled $1.9 million relating to the company’s Taiwanese R&D investment tax credits. We will continue to evaluate book and taxable income trends, and their impact on the amount and timing of valuation allowance adjustments.

If we are able to utilize all or a portion of the deferred tax assets for which a valuation allowance has been established, the related portion of the valuation allowance is released to income from continuing operations, additional paid-in capital or to other comprehensive income.

The calculation of our tax liabilities includes addressing uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Income Tax topic of the ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The topic prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

We recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our recognition threshold and measurement attribute of whether it is more likely than not that the positions we have taken in tax filings will be sustained upon tax audit, and the extent to which, additional taxes would be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period in which it is determined the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result.

Loss Contingencies. The outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against us are subject to significant uncertainty. The Contingency topic of the ASC requires that an estimated loss from a loss contingency such as a legal proceeding or claim should be accrued by a charge to income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a contingency is required if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred. In determining whether a loss should be accrued we evaluate, among other factors, the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of loss. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted. Changes in our evaluation could materially impact our financial position or our results of operations.

This annual report, including but not limited to the section entitled “Status of First Quarter Business”, contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “we believe,” “we expect,” “we intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or “hopeful,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terms, or by discussions of our strategy, plans or future performance. For Example, the Status of First Quarter Business below contains numerous forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this report are made based on management’s current expectations and estimates, which involve risks and uncertainties, including those described below and more specifically in the Risk Factors section. Among these factors are the following: current economic uncertainty, including disruptions in the credit markets, as well as future economic conditions; changes in demand for our products; changes in inventories at our customers and distributors; changes in regional or global economic or political conditions (including as a result of terrorist attacks and responses to them); technological and product development risks, including the risks of failing to maintain the right to use some technologies or failing to adequately protect our own intellectual property against misappropriation or infringement; availability of manufacturing capacity; the risk of production delays; the inability to attract and retain key management and other employees; risks related to warranty and product liability claims; risks inherent in doing business internationally; changes in tax regulations or the migration of profits from low tax jurisdictions to higher tax jurisdictions; availability and cost of raw materials; competitors’ actions; loss of key customers, including but not limited to distributors; order cancellations or reduced bookings; changes in manufacturing yields or output; and significant litigation. Factors that may affect our operating results are described in the Risk Factors section in the quarterly and annual reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to be materially different from those in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.

Financial information relating to any current quarter should be considered to be speaking as of the date of the press release or other announcement only. Following the date of the press release or other announcement, the information should be considered to be historical and not subject to update. We undertake no obligation to update any such information, although we may choose to do so by press release, SEC filing or other public announcement. Consistent with this policy, Fairchild Semiconductor representatives will not comment about the business outlook or our financial results or expectations for the quarter in question.

We expect sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 to be in the range of $340 to $370 million as we continue to focus on reducing channel inventory. Our current scheduled backlog is sufficient to achieve the low end of this range. This guidance includes about a one percent negative impact to sales from the flooding in Thailand. We expect adjusted gross margin to be 29% to 30% due to low factory utilization, especially in January. We anticipate R&D and SG&A spending to be approximately $96 to $98 million in the first quarter. The adjusted tax rate is forecast at 15% plus or minus 3% for the quarter. Our first quarter of 2012 has 14 weeks to again synchronize our fiscal year with the actual calendar. In accordance with our policy on disclosure described above, we are not assuming any obligation to update this information, although we may choose to do so before we announce first quarter results.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-01 (ASU 2011-11), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This standard will require disclosures to allow investors to better compare financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP with financial statements prepared under IFRS. This statement is effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Retrospective application is required. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations and statements of cash flows.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08 (ASU 2011-08), Goodwill Impairment Assessments. The objective of this standard is to simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment under Topic 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Others. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, however early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations and statements of cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 (ASU 2011-05), Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This standard increases the prominence of other comprehensive income in the financial statements. Under the standard, an entity will have the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either one or two consecutive statements. The standard eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. This statement is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not impact our consolidated financial statements as we already present a separate statement of comprehensive income following the income statement.

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and IFRS. This update was issued concurrently with IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurements, to provide largely identical guidance about fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The new standard does not extend the use of fair value but provides guidance about how fair value should be applied where it is already required or permitted under IFRS or US GAAP. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations and statements of cash flows.

We are exposed to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. To mitigate these risks, we utilize derivative financial instruments. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. All of the potential changes noted below are based on sensitivity analyses performed on our financial position at December 25, 2011. Actual results may differ materially.

We use a combination of currency forward and option contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign exchange denominated revenues and expenses. Gains and losses on these foreign currency exposures would generally be offset by corresponding losses and gains on the related hedging instruments, resulting in negligible net exposure to us. A majority of our revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities are transacted in U.S. dollars. However, we do conduct these activities by way of transactions denominated in other currencies, primarily the Korean won, Malaysian ringgit, Philippine peso, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, Taiwanese dollar, British pound and the Euro. To protect against reductions in value and the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in foreign exchange rates, we have established hedging programs. Our hedging programs reduce, but do not always entirely eliminate, the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. For example, during the twelve months ended December 25, 2011, an adverse change (defined as a 20% unfavorable move in every currency where we have exposure) in the exchange rates of all currencies over the course of the year would have resulted in an adverse impact on income before taxes of approximately $16.0 million.

We have interest rate exposure with respect to our credit facility due to its variable pricing. For the year ended 2011, a 50 basis point increase in interest rates would have resulted in increased annual interest expense of $1.5 million. The increased annual interest expense due to a 50 basis point increase in LIBOR rates would have been offset by an increase in interest income of $1.7 million on the cash and investment balances during 2011.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and stockholders’ equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 25, 2011. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15(b) of the 2011 Form 10-K. We also have audited Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 25, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in

our opinion, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (“Fairchild International” or the “ the company”) designs, develops, manufactures and markets power analog, power discrete and certain non-power semiconductor solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (“Fairchild”). The company is focused primarily on power analog and discrete products used directly in power applications such as voltage conversion, power regulation, power distribution, and power and battery management. The company’s products are building block components for virtually all electronic devices, from sophisticated computers and internet hardware to telecommunications equipment to household appliances. Because of their basic functionality, these products provide customers with greater design flexibility and improve the performance of more complex devices or systems. Given such characteristics, the company’s products have a wide range of applications and are sold to customers in the personal computer, industrial, communications, consumer electronics and automotive markets.

The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has manufacturing operations in South Portland, Maine, West Jordan, Utah, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, Cebu, the Philippines, Penang, Malaysia, Bucheon, South Korea, and Suzhou, China. The company sells its products to customers worldwide.

The accompanying financial statements of the company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S.). Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

The company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December. The company’s results for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 each consist of 52 weeks.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of the company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, goodwill, investments, share based compensation, property plant and equipment, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets, legal contingencies, and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes and customer incentives, among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The company adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets, volatile equity, and foreign currency markets, and declines in consumer spending have combined to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, delivery has occurred and collectability of the sales price is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of semiconductor products is recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer, which is generally when the product is received by the customer. Shipping costs billed to customers are included within revenue. Associated costs are classified in cost of goods sold.

Approximately 66% of the company’s revenues are received from distributors. Distributor payments are due under agreed terms and are not contingent upon resale or any other matter other than the passage of time. The company has agreements with some distributors and customers for various programs, including prompt payment discounts, pricing protection, scrap allowances and stock rotation. Sales to these distributors and customers, as well as the existence of sales incentive programs, are in accordance with terms set forth in written agreements with these distributors and customers. In general, credits allowed under these programs are capped based upon individual distributor agreements. The company records charges associated with these programs as a reduction of revenue at the time of sale based upon historical activity. The company’s policy is to use both a three to six month rolling historical experience rate as well as a prospective view of products in the distributor channel for distributors who participate in an incentive program in order to estimate the necessary allowance to be recorded. In addition, under the company’s standard terms and conditions of sale, the products sold by the company are subject to a limited product quality warranty. The standard limited warranty period is one year The company accrues for the estimated cost of incurred but unidentified quality issues based upon historical activity and known quality issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Quality returns are accounted for as a reduction of revenue.

In some cases, title and risk of loss do not pass to the customer when the product is received by them. In these cases, the company recognizes revenue at the time when title and risk of loss is transferred, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. These cases include several inventory locations where the company manages consigned inventory for the company’s customers, including some for which the inventory is at customer facilities. In such cases, revenue is not recognized when products are received at these locations; rather, revenue is recognized when customers take the inventory from the location for their use.

Advertising expenditures are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 were not material to the consolidated financial statements.

The company’s research and development expenditures are charged to expense as incurred.

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In accordance with this ASC topic, the company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

It is the company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. When available, the company uses quoted market prices to measure fair value. If market prices are not available, the fair value measurement is based on models that use primarily market based parameters including interest rate yield curves, option volatilities, and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, the company is required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument. Changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows could significantly affect the results of current or future values. The results may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of an asset or liability. See Note 3 for further discussion of the fair value of the company’s financial instruments.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.

The company invests excess cash in marketable securities consisting primarily of money markets, commercial paper, corporate notes and bonds, and U.S. government securities. While the company still holds auction rate securities, the company no longer actively invests in them.

The company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Highly liquid investments with maturities greater than three months and less than one year are classified as short-term marketable securities. All other investments with maturities that exceed one year are classified as long-term securities. At December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, all of the company’s securities are classified as available-for-sale. In accordance with the Investments—Debt and Equity Securities Topic of the FASB ASC, available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included as a component of other comprehensive income (OCI) within stockholders’ equity, net of any related tax effect, if such gains and losses are considered temporary. Realized gains and losses on these investments are included in interest income and expense. Declines in value judged by management to be other-than-temporary and credit related are included in impairment of investments in the statement of operations. The noncredit component of impairment is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI.) For the purpose of computing realized gains and losses, cost is identified on a specific identification basis. For further discussion of the company’s securities see Note 3 and Note 4.

Cash, cash equivalents and other securities as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 are as follows:

The company utilizes various derivative financial instruments to manage market risks associated with the fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. It is the company’s policy to use derivative financial instruments to protect against market risk arising from the normal course of business. The criteria the company uses for designating an instrument as a hedge is the instrument’s effectiveness in risk reduction. To receive hedge accounting treatment, hedges must be highly effective at offsetting the impact of the hedged transaction.

All derivatives, whether designated as hedging relationships or not, are recorded at fair value and are included in either other current assets or other current liabilities on the balance sheet.

The company utilizes cash flow hedges to hedge certain foreign currency forecasted revenue and expense streams. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded in OCI and are recognized in the income statement when the hedged item affects earnings, and within the same income statement line as the impact of the hedged transaction. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings. Effectiveness is assessed at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis. If the hedge fails to meet the requirements for using hedge accounting treatment or the hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time thereafter, the changes in fair value of the hedge would be included in earnings. The maturities of the cash flow hedges are twenty four months or less as of December 25, 2011.

The company also uses currency forward and combination option contracts to offset the foreign currency impact of balance sheet translation. These derivatives have one month terms and the initial fair value, if any, and the subsequent gains or losses on the change in fair value are reported in earnings within the same income statement line as the impact of the foreign currency translation. From time to time, the company will also hedge the liability for an expected cash payment in foreign currency. These derivatives have terms that match the expected payment timing. The initial fair value, if any, and the subsequent gains or losses on the change in fair value are reported in earnings within the same income statement line as the change in value of the liability due to changes in currency value.

Effective December 29, 2006, the company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge interest rate exposure for $150 million notional amount of its floating rate debt. The swap effectively fixed the interest rate on the $150 million portion of the term loan at 4.99% for three years and expired on December 31, 2009. This hedge of interest rate risk was designated and documented at inception as a cash flow hedge and was evaluated for effectiveness quarterly. Effectiveness of this hedge was calculated by comparing the fair value of the derivative to a hypothetical derivative that would be a perfect hedge of floating rate debt. On a quarterly basis, the fair value of the swap was determined based on quoted market prices and, assuming effectiveness, the differences between the fair value and the book value of the swap was recognized in OCI, a component of shareholders’ equity. Any ineffectiveness of the swap was required to be recognized in earnings as a component of interest expense.

The company is subject to concentrations of credit risk in their investments, derivatives, and trade accounts receivable. The company maintains cash, cash equivalents and other securities with high credit quality financial institutions based upon the company’s analysis of that financial institution’s relative credit standing. The company’s investment policy is designed to limit exposure to any one institution. The company also is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions. However, this does not eliminate the

company’s exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. The company considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

The company sells its products to distributors and original equipment manufacturers involved in a variety of industries including computing, consumer, communications, automotive and industrial. The company has adopted credit policies and standards to accommodate industry growth and inherent risk. The company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and requires collateral as deemed necessary. Reserves are provided for estimated amounts of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Inventories are stated at the lower of actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis, or market.

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are generally depreciated based upon the following estimated useful lives: buildings and improvements, ten to thirty years, machinery and equipment and software, three to ten years. Depreciation is principally provided under the straight-line method.

The company has certain strategic investments that are typically accounted for on a cost basis as they are less than 20% owned, and the company does not exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. Under the cost method, investments are held at historical cost, less impairments. The company periodically assesses the need to record impairment losses on investments and records such losses when the impairment of an investment is determined to be other-than-temporary in nature. A variety of factors are considered when determining if a decline in fair value below book value is other-than-temporary, including, among others, the financial condition and prospects of the investee.

During the second quarter of 2009, the company sold its interest in one of its strategic investments resulting in a $0.2 million gain. In addition, as a result of overall equity market valuation changes the company performed an impairment analysis on its only remaining strategic investment in the second quarter of 2009. A discounted cash flow model was used to value the investment as well as a comparison to a publicly traded peer company. The company determined that the investment was impaired and wrote off $2.3 million, leaving a value of $0.7 million.

During the third quarter of 2010, the company made an investment of $3 million in a small analog company that has unique power management technology.

The total cost basis for strategic investments, which are included in other assets on the balance sheet, was $3.7 million, net of impairments, as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010.

Other assets include deferred financing costs, which represent costs incurred related to the issuance of the company’s long-term debt. The costs are being amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the related term of the borrowing and are included in interest expense. Also included in other assets are mold and tooling costs. Molds and tools are amortized over their expected useful lives, generally one to five years.

Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for acquisitions exceeds the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but

rather are tested at least annually for impairment. Intangible assets with estimable lives are amortized over one to fifteen years.

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment as of the last day of the fiscal year or more frequently if there is an indication that impairment may have occurred. During 2011, the company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-08, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other – Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 intends to simplify goodwill impairment testing by permitting assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances lead to the conclusion that it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test currently required under ASU 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other.

The fair value of the company’s reporting units is based on a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of the company’s reporting units based on a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of the company’s reporting units based on comparable market multiples. This fair value is then reconciled to the company’s market capitalization with an appropriate control premium. The determination of the fair value of the reporting units requires the company to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include but are not limited to; the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industries in which the company competes, the discount rate, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual financial results could differ from those estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions would have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge. The company uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological change or competitive activities, loss of key personnel and acts by governments and courts, may signal that an asset has become impaired. See Note 6 for the results of goodwill testing.

Intangible assets with estimable lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of intangible assets with estimable lives and other long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to future net undiscounted pretax cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If these comparisons indicate that an asset or asset group is not recoverable, the impairment loss recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset or asset group exceeds the related estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based on either discounted future pretax operating cash flows or appraised values, depending on the nature of the asset or asset group. The company determines the discount rate for this analysis based on the expected internal rate of return for the related business and does not allocate interest charges to the asset or asset group being measured. Considerable judgment is required to estimate discounted future operating cash flows.

The company’s functional currency for all operations worldwide is the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, gains and losses from translation of foreign currency financial statements are included in current results. In addition, conversion of foreign currency cash and foreign currency transactions are included in current results. Realized foreign currency gains (losses) were $2.6 million, $(4.0) million and $(0.8) million for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 29, 2009, respectively.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets

and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The realizability of deferred tax assets must also be assessed. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the associated temporary differences become deductible. A valuation allowance must be established for deferred tax assets which the company does not believe will more likely than not be realized in the future. Deferred taxes are not provided for the undistributed earnings of the company’s foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. in accordance with the Income Tax Topic of the ASC. The company plans to repatriate certain non-U.S. earnings which have been taxed in the U.S. but earned offshore as well as any non-U.S. earnings which are not considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S.

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of potential future issuances of common stock relating to potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive common equivalent securities consist of stock options, deferred stock units (DSUs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance units (PUs). In calculating diluted earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options is computed using the average market price for the respective period. Certain potential shares of the company’s outstanding stock options were excluded because they were anti-dilutive, but could be dilutive in the future. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.

The company groups its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

The assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include securities and derivatives. Financial instruments classified as Level 1 are securities traded on an active exchange as well as U.S. Treasury, and other U.S. government and agency-backed securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Derivatives are classified as Level 2 financial instruments. The only financial instruments classified as Level 3 are auction rate securities.

The fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices at the date of measurement, except for auction rate securities. The auction rate security market is no longer active and as a result there is no observable market data for these assets. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, liquidity discounts and interest rate risks. These estimates involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. As a result such calculated fair value estimates may not be realizable in a current sale or immediate settlement of the instrument. In addition, changes in the underlying assumptions used in the fair value measurement technique, including discount rates, liquidity risks and estimates of future cash flows could significantly affect these fair value estimates.

A discounted cash flow (DCF) calculation is performed to determine the estimated fair value of the auction rate securities. The assumptions used in preparing the DCF model included estimates for the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments and the rate of return required by investors to own these securities in the current environment. In making these assumptions, relevant factors that were considered included: the formula applicable to each security which defines the interest rate paid to investors in the event of a failed auction; forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks specified in such formulas; the likely timing of principal repayments; the probability of full repayment considering guarantees by third parties and additional credit enhancements provided through other means. The estimate of the rate of return required by investors to own these securities also considers the current reduced liquidity for auction rate securities. The inputs for the DCF are based upon publicly available data as well as the company’s own estimates. The primary unobservable input to the valuation was the maturity assumption which ranged from four to ten years depending on the individual auction rate security. The maturity assumptions were based on the terms of the underlying instrument and the potential for restructuring the auction rate security.

All of the company’s derivatives are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. For those derivatives, the company measures fair value using prices obtained from the counterparties with whom the company has traded. The counterparties price the derivatives based on models that use primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves and option volatilities. Accordingly, the company classifies these derivatives as Level 2.

The company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. However, this does not eliminate the company’s exposure to credit risk with

these institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. The company considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 25, 2011.

The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 26, 2010.

The following table summarizes the changes in level 3 securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the year ended December 26, 2011.

Long term debt is carried at amortized cost. However, the company is required to estimate the fair value of long term debt under the Financial Instrument Topic of the FASB ASC. The fair value of the term loan was determined utilizing current trading prices obtained from indicative market data. The carrying amount of the revolving facility is considered to approximate fair value as the interest rate on the loan is in line with current market rates. See Note 7 for more information on the credit facility.

Securities are categorized as available-for-sale and are summarized as follows as of December 25, 2011:

In aggregate, the auction rate securities have been in an unrealized loss position for over a year. The continued unrealized loss is attributable to the ongoing volatility in the global equities markets and uncertainty in the credit markets primarily from the European debt situation and other global economic uncertainty. However, the company does not intend to sell or believe it is more likely than not that the company would be required to sell the securities before a recovery of the amortized cost basis of the investment. In addition, as a result of the continued performance of the issue and its’ insurance guarantee, the company considers this decrease in fair value to be temporary in nature.

Securities are categorized as available-for-sale and are summarized as follows as of December 26, 2010:

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $1.5 million and $0.9 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. There were no sales of available-for-sale securities in 2011.

The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair market value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity as of December 25, 2011.

As of December 25, 2011, $29.8 million of securities with contractual maturities due after ten years are auction rate securities. The company’s auction rate securities are composed of approximately $17.6 million of securities that are structured obligations of special purpose reinsurance entities associated with life insurance companies and $12.2 million of corporate debt securities issued by a special purpose financial services corporation that offers credit risk protection through writing credit derivatives. The company continues to receive interest on these securities based on a contractual rate.

In the fourth quarter of 2008, the company concluded that the impairment of its auction rate securities was other-than-temporary and recognized a loss of $19.0 million in the income statement. However, the company does not intend to sell or believe it is more likely than not that the company would be required to sell the securities before a recovery of the amortized cost basis of the investment. In the second quarter of 2009, based on the requirements of the Investments—Debt and Equity Securities Topic of the FASB ASC, the company analyzed the $19.0 million other-than-temporary loss that was recognized in the income statement to determine the noncredit component. It was determined that $15.5 million of the loss was attributable to credit loss. As a result, in the second quarter of 2009, a cumulative adjustment of the remaining $3.5 million, which was attributable to changes in interest rates, was reclassified from retained earnings to AOCI. There is no portion of other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss currently included in AOCI.

The following table presents a roll forward of the amount related to credit losses recognized in earnings during the year ended December 25, 2011.

In order to evaluate goodwill for impairment, the company identifies its reporting units and determines the carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units. In accordance with the provisions of the Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Topic of the ASC, the company designates reporting units for purposes of assessing goodwill impairment. A reporting unit is defined as the lowest level of an entity that is a business and that can be distinguished, physically and operationally and for internal reporting purposes, from the other activities, operations, and assets of the entity. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units of the company that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. The company has determined that it has three reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing: Mobile, Computing, Consumer and Communications (MCCC), Power Conversion, Industrial and Automotive (PCIA) and Standard Linear and Standard Discrete (SDT). The company’s policy is to evaluate goodwill for impairment for all reporting units in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The company evaluated goodwill for impairment as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 for the past two fiscal years.

During 2011, the company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-08, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other—Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 intends to simplify goodwill impairment testing by permitting assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances lead to the conclusion that it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test currently required under ASU 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other. Upon completion of this analysis, the company concluded that the reporting units would not be subject to the two-step goodwill impairment test.

When the company performs the two-step impairment test the impairment review is based on a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of the company’s reporting units based on a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of the company’s reporting units based on comparable market multiples. The average fair value is then reconciled to the company’s market capitalization with an appropriate control premium. The discount rates utilized in the discounted cash flows ranged from approximately 12% to 16.5%, reflecting market based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for a market participants view with respect to execution, concentration, and other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual segments. The peer companies used in the market approach are primarily the major competitors of each segment. The company’s valuation methodology requires management to make judgments and assumptions based on historical experience and projections of future operating performance. If these assumptions differ materially from future results, the company may record impairment charges in the future.

As of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, the company concluded that goodwill was not impaired. There were no events to trigger an impairment review of other long lived assets as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010.

As of the first day of fiscal 2011, a product line previously included in PCIA was moved to SDT. The realignment of the company’s segment reporting did not impact the carrying amount of goodwill by segment. As a result of this realignment, goodwill was reviewed for impairment in the first quarter of 2011 as well. There was no impairment noted.

Effective December 29, 2008 (first day of fiscal year 2009), the company realigned its operating segments and management structure and, accordingly, its segment reporting. Two product lines previously included in the Standard Products Group (SPG) were transferred into our MCCC and PCIA groups. The realignment of the company’s segment reporting did not impact the carrying amount of goodwill by segment. As a result of this realignment, goodwill was reviewed for impairment in the first quarter of 2009 as well. There was no impairment noted.

During the first quarter of 2011, goodwill of $4.3 million was recorded as a result of the company’s acquisition of TranSiC™. See Note 18 for further details. In addition, a tax adjustment was recorded for $0.3 million. An additional tax adjustment of ($0.1) million was recorded in the third quarter of 2011.

As a result of the TranSiC™ acquisition in the first quarter of 2011, the company added $15.4 million of intangible assets, $2.6 million to Core Technology, $1.0 million to In Process R&D, and $11.8 million to Developed Technology. See Footnote 18 for further details on the TranSiC™ acquisition.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $19.7 million, $22.4 million and $22.3 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows:

On May 20, 2011, the company entered into a new senior secured revolving credit facility (Credit Facility.) Proceeds from the Credit Facility and an additional $18.8 million in cash were used to extinguish all outstanding obligations under the previous credit facility, which consisted of a term loan and an undrawn revolving credit facility which were scheduled to mature in June of 2013 and June of 2012, respectively. The Credit Facility consists of a $400.0 million revolving loan agreement, of which $300.0 million was drawn as of December 25, 2011. The company has no current intention to pay down the debt in the next twelve months. In addition, the new Credit Facility includes an incremental revolving commitment that enables the company to increase the size of the facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150 million. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is May 20, 2016. The company incurred cash charges of $5.2 million related to this financing, all of which was deferred and will be amortized over the term of the debt. Additionally, the company wrote off $2.1 million of the remaining deferred financing fees related to the prior facility.

Under the Credit Facility, borrowing may be in the form of either Eurocurrency Loans or Alternate Base Rate (ABR) loans. Eurocurrency Loans accrue interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.75%. The ABR is the highest of JP Morgan Chase Bank prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus ¹/2 of 1 percent, or adjusted LIBOR, as defined by the credit agreement, plus 1%. ABR loans accrue interest at the ABR rate plus 0.75%. As of December 25, 2011, the Eurocurrency rate would have been 2.045% and the ABR rate would have been 4.0%. The company also pays a commitment fee of 0.35% per annum on the unutilized commitments. There are also outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility totaling $1.3 million. These outstanding letters of credit reduce the amount available under the Credit Facility to $98.7 million. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a pledge of common stock of the company’s first tier domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the stock of the company’s first tier foreign subsidiaries. The payment of principal and interest on the Credit Facility is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and each of its domestic subsidiaries.

The Credit Facility includes restrictive covenants that place limitations on the company’s ability to consolidate, merge, or enter into acquisitions, create liens or pay dividends, or make similar restricted payments, sell assets, invest in capital expenditures, and incur indebtedness. It also places limitations on the company’s ability to modify its certificate of incorporation and bylaws, or enter into shareholder agreements, voting trusts or similar arrangements. In addition, the affirmative covenants in the Credit Facility also require the company’s financial performance to comply with certain financial measures, as defined by the credit agreement. These financial covenants require us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 and a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.0. It defines the interest coverage ratio as the ratio of the cumulative four quarter trailing consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to consolidated cash interest expense and defines the maximum leverage ratio as the ratio of total consolidated debt to the cumulative four quarter trailing consolidated EBITDA. Consolidated EBITDA, as defined by the credit agreement excludes restructuring, non-cash equity compensation and other certain adjustments. At December 25, 2011, the company was in compliance with these covenants.

The previous term loan facility consisted of an original term loan of $375 million, a revolving line of credit of $100 million and an incremental term loan feature of $150 million. At December 26, 2010, the company had $320.7 million outstanding on the senior credit facility. The entire amount consisted of outstanding term loans, which were due June 26, 2013. There was no amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility.

The variable interest rate on the term loan and revolving credit facility was at LIBOR plus 1.25% and 1.00% respectively as of December 26, 2010. Both the term loan and revolving credit facility had a step down feature based on senior leverage ratios. As of November 2010 our rates were reduced to these levels after achieving less than 1.00:1.00 senior leverage ratios.

Under this term loan, during the second quarter of 2009, the company completed a tender offer, as allowed under a previously executed amendment, to buyback a portion of its term loan below par. As a result of this debt buyback the company reduced debt by $14.7 million, paying $13.8 million in cash and recognizing $0.8 million gain, net of fees, on the transaction. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2009, the company completed three additional tender offers to buyback portions of the term loan below par. As a result of these additional debt buybacks, the company further reduced debt by $23.7 million, paying $22.1 million in cash and recognizing a $1.2 million gain, net of the write-off of associated deferred financing fees and other fees on the transaction. This Discounted Voluntary Prepayment period ended in May 2010.

Effective May 25, 2010, the company amended the credit agreement (the “Second Amendment”) to make certain technical modifications to the definition of cumulative net income and provide the company with greater operational flexibility over the remaining life of the loan. As a result of this amendment, the company incurred cash charges of $0.8 million which were deferred and amortized over the remaining term of the debt.

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

At December 25, 2011, the company also has approximately $4.1 million of undrawn credit facilities at certain of its foreign subsidiaries.

Income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 consisted of the following:

Income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 consisted of the following:

The reconciliation between the income tax rate computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate and the reported worldwide effective tax rate on net income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:

As one of the incentives for locating in the Suzhou Industrial Park, the Chinese government granted a ten year preferential income tax holiday to Fairchild Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. The holiday provides 100% exemption for the first five years of the holiday and 7.5% reduced rate from years six to ten commencing in the first year in which Fairchild Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. is profitable although the unified enterprise income tax law passed in March 2007, changing the Chinese statutory rate to 25% effective 2008, the new law grandfathered enterprises currently receiving tax incentives for a maximum period of five years. In 2011, a current provision for income taxes was provided for at 24%. Fairchild Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. will revert to its enacted statutory rate of 25% in 2012.

In 2011, a current provision for income taxes was provided for Fairchild Semiconductor Pte. Ltd at the concessionary holiday tax rate of 10% on qualifying income. Fairchild Semiconductor Pte. Ltd is entitled to a concessionary tax rate of 10% through 2019 at which time it will revert to Singapore’s enacted statutory rate of 17%.

The tax holidays increased net income by $3.0 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted common share for the year ended December 25, 2011. The tax holidays increased net income by $3.7 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted common share for the year ended December 26, 2010. There was no material benefit in 2009 from tax holidays due to losses.

The tax effects of temporary differences in the recognition of income and expense for tax and financial reporting purposes that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 are presented below:

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified in the consolidated balance sheet based on the classification of the related asset or liability. The deferred tax valuation allowance for the year ended December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 was $171.1 million and $205.7 million, respectively.

Gross carryforwards as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, respectively, for U.S. net operating losses (NOL) totaled $84.4 million, for foreign tax credits totaled $46.3 million, and for research and development credits totaled $12.5 million. The net operating losses expire in 2023 through 2030. The foreign tax credits expire in 2012 through 2021. The research and development credits expire in varying amounts in 2012 through 2031.

The company’s ability to utilize its U.S. net operating loss and credit carry forwards may be limited in the future if the company experiences an ownership change, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. An ownership change occurs when the ownership percentage of 5% or more stockholders changes by more than 50% over a three year period. In August 1999, the company experienced an ownership change as a result of its initial public offering. This ownership change did not result in a material limitation on the utilization of the loss and credit carry forwards. As of December 25, 2011, the company has not undergone a second ownership change.

Significant management judgment is required in determining the company’s provision for income taxes and in determining whether deferred tax assets will be realized. When it is more likely than not that all or some portion of specific deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance must be established for the amount of the deferred tax assets that are determined not likely to be realizable. Realization is based on the company’s ability to generate sufficient future taxable income. A valuation allowance is determined in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic of the ASC, which requires an assessment of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets are recoverable. Such assessment is required on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In 2005, a full valuation allowance on net U.S. deferred tax assets was recorded. While the results of 2011 represent positive evidence, the company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its net U.S. deferred tax assets as the underlying source of income relates to certain intercompany transactions with a non-taxed jurisdiction, which is excluded from determining whether the DTA will be realized. Until such time that some or all of the valuation allowance is reversed, future income tax expense or (benefit) in the U.S., excluding any tax expense generated by the company’s indefinite life intangibles, will be offset by adjustments to the valuation allowance to effectively eliminate any income tax expense or benefit in the U.S. Income taxes will continue to be recorded for other tax jurisdictions subject to the need for valuation allowances in those jurisdictions.

As of December 25, 2011, the company’s valuation allowance for U.S. deferred tax assets totaled $141.0 million, which consists of the beginning of the year allowance of $170.7 million, a 2011 benefit of $31.9 million to income from continuing operations and a charge of $2.2 million to OCI. The valuation allowance reduces the

carrying value of temporary differences generated by capital losses, capitalized research and development expenses, foreign tax credits, reserves and accruals, and NOL carry forwards, which would require sufficient future capital gains and future ordinary income in order to realize the tax benefits. If the company is ultimately able to utilize all or a portion of the deferred tax assets for which a valuation allowance has been established, then the related portion of the valuation allowance will be released to income from continuing operations, additional paid in capital or OCI.

In 2008, a deferred tax asset and full valuation allowance was recorded in the amount of $24.8 million related to the company’s Malaysian cumulative reinvestment allowance and manufacturing incentives. As of December 27, 2009, the valuation allowance was $26.3 million. In 2010, the valuation allowance increased by $3.5 million to $29.8 million. In 2011, the valuation allowance decreased by $2.5 million to $27.3 million. As of December 25, 2011 the company’s valuation allowance for Taiwan deferred tax assets totaled $1.9 million relating to the company’s Taiwanese R&D investment tax credits.

Deferred income taxes have not been provided for the undistributed earnings of the company’s foreign subsidiaries that are reinvested indefinitely. Deferred income taxes have been provided for the undistributed earnings of the company’s foreign subsidiaries that are part of the repatriation plan, which were immaterial at December 25, 2011. In addition, certain non-U.S. earnings, which have been taxed in the U.S. but earned offshore have and will continue to be part of the company’s repatriation plan. At December 25, 2011, the undistributed earnings of the company’s subsidiaries approximated $427.9 million. The amount of taxes attributable to these undistributed earnings is not practicably determinable.

The Income Tax Topic of the ASC prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This statement also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in the interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The company adopted the current standard on January 1, 2007. The unrecognized tax benefits at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 total $58.4 million and $56.5 million respectively. Of the total unrecognized tax benefits at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, $2.8 million and $0, respectively would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized. The remaining unrecognized tax benefits would not impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, as the company has a full valuation allowance against its U.S. deferred taxes. The timing of the expected cash outflow relating to $2.8 million is expected within one year.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

The company’s major tax jurisdictions are the U.S. and Korea. For the U.S., the company has open tax years dating back to 1999 due to the carryforward of tax attributes. In Korea, the company has five open tax years dating back to 2006.

As of December 25, 2011, the company had accrued for penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions totaling $0.3 million. As of December 26, 2010, the company had no uncertain tax positions subject to

penalties and interest. The increase of $0.3 million during the year was recognized as a component of income tax expense.

The Stock Compensation Topic of the ASC requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values at the date of grant.

The company grants equity awards under the Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan. The company also maintains the 2000 Executive Stock Option Plan and the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan. Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan replaced the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan when the company’s stockholders approved the new plan on May 2, 2007. On that date the shares that remained available for grant under the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan were assumed by the new plan and no further awards were granted under the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan after that date. In addition, the company has occasionally granted equity awards outside its equity compensation plans when necessary.

Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan. Under this plan, officers, employees, non-employee directors, and certain consultants may be granted stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock including restricted stock units (RSUs), performance units (PUs), deferred stock units (DSUs), and other stock-based awards. The plan has been approved by stockholders. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be delivered under the plan is equal to 18,493,619 shares, plus shares available for issuance as of May 2, 2007, under the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan and shares subject to outstanding awards under the Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan as of May 2, 2007, that cease for any reason to be subject to such awards. The maximum life of any option is ten years from the date of grant for incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options. Actual terms for outstanding non-qualified stock options are eight years, although options may be granted under the plan with up to ten year terms. Options granted under the plan are exercisable at the determination of the compensation committee, generally vesting ratably over four years. PUs are contingently granted depending on the achievement of certain predetermined performance goals. DSUs, RSUs and PUs entitle participants to receive one share of common stock for each DSU, RSU or PU awarded. For RSUs and PUs, the settlement date is the vesting date. For DSUs, the settlement date is selected by the participant at the time of the grant. Grants of PUs generally vest under the plan over a period of three years, and DSUs and RSUs generally vest over a period of three or four years.

Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan. The Fairchild Semiconductor Stock Plan authorizes shares of common stock to be issued upon the exercise of equity awards granted under the plan. The plan has been approved by stockholders. The plan was frozen when the Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan was approved on May 2, 2007, and awards are no longer granted under this plan. Under this plan, executives, key employees, non-employee directors and certain consultants were granted non-qualified stock options and RSUs, PUs, and DSUs. Options generally vest over four years with maximum terms ranging from eight to ten years. DSUs, RSUs and PUs entitle participants to receive one share of common stock for each DSU, RSU or PU awarded. For RSUs and PUs, the settlement date is the vesting date. For DSUs, the settlement date is selected by the participant at the time of the grant. Grants of PUs generally vest under the plan over a period of three years, and DSUs and RSUs generally vest over a period of three or four years.

The 2000 Executive Stock Option Plan. The 2000 Executive Stock Option Plan authorizes up to 1,671,669 shares of common stock to be issued upon the exercise of options under the plan. The plan has been approved by stockholders. Individuals receiving options under the plan may not receive in any one year options to purchase more than 1,500,000 shares of common stock. Options generally vest over four years with a maximum term of ten years.

Equity Awards Made Outside Stockholder-Approved Plans. The company has granted equity awards representing a total of 820,000 shares outside its equity compensation plans. As of December 25, 2011, equity awards representing 275,000 shares remain outstanding, all of which are options.

On May 6, 2009, the company’s shareholders approved a proposal to allow for a stock option exchange program, designed to provide eligible employees an opportunity to exchange certain outstanding underwater stock options for a lesser amount of new RSUs. Stock options eligible for exchange were those with an exercise price per share greater than $14.37 that were granted on or before June 9, 2008. The company’s executive officers and members of the company’s board of directors were not eligible to participate in the stock option exchange program.

On June 9, 2009, the company commenced the option exchange program, which expired on July 7, 2009. A total of 6.1 million eligible options were tendered by employees, representing 74% of the total stock options eligible for the exchange. On July 7, 2009, the company granted an aggregate of 0.4 million new RSUs in exchange for the eligible stock options surrendered. The fair value of the new RSUs was $7.00, which was the closing price of the company’s common stock on July 7, 2009. The RSUs were granted under the Fairchild Semiconductor 2007 Stock Plan. With the assistance of a third party actuarial firm, the company determined the incremental value of the RSUs to be $0.5 million. The remaining compensation expense associated with the exchanged options and the new incremental expense will be amortized over the 4 year vesting period of the new RSUs.

The following table presents a summary of the company’s stock options for the year ended December 25, 2011.

The weighted average grant-date fair value for options granted during the year ended December 27, 2009 was $2.31. There were no options granted during the years of 2010 and 2011.

The following table presents a summary of the company’s DSUs for the year ended December 25, 2011.

The weighted average grant-date fair value for DSUs granted during the years ended December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 was $10.62 and $5.72, respectively. The total grant-date fair value for DSUs vested during the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 was $0.8 million, $0.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The number, weighted-average exercise price, aggregate intrinsic value and weighted average remaining contractual term for DSUs vested and outstanding is 304,596 units, zero (as these are zero strike price awards), $1.8 million and 1.73 years, respectively.

The company’s plan documents governing DSUs contain contingent cash settlement provisions upon a change of control. Accordingly, the company presents previously recorded expense associated with unvested and unsettled DSUs under the balance sheet caption “Temporary equity-deferred stock units” as required by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Accounting Series Release 268 and the Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity Topic in the ASC.

The following table presents a summary of the company’s RSUs for the year ended December 25, 2011.

The weighted average grant-date fair value for RSUs granted during the years ended December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 was $10.72 and $4.40, respectively. The total grant-date fair value for RSUs vested during the year ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010, and December 27, 2009 was $11.0 million, $13.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively.

The following table presents a summary of the company’s PUs for the year ended December 25, 2011.

The weighted average grant-date fair value for PUs granted during the years ended December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 was $10.63 and $4.10, respectively. The total grant-date fair value for PUs vested during the year ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009 was $4.4 million, $2.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the total intrinsic value for stock options exercised and DSUs, RSUs and PUs vested (i.e. the difference between the market price at exercise and the price paid by employees to exercise the award) for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The company’s practice is to issue shares of common stock upon exercise or settlement of options, DSUs, RSUs and PUs from previously unissued shares. For the year ended December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, $35.5 million and $6.4 million, respectively, was received from exercises of stock-based awards.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense by financial statement line, for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009.

The company also capitalized $0.6, $0.3 and $1.2 million of stock-based compensation into inventory for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009, respectively. In addition, due to the valuation allowance for U.S. deferred income tax assets recorded by the company, no tax benefit on U.S. based stock compensation expense was recognized in the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009. No material income tax benefit was recognized by foreign tax jurisdictions for the year ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009

The following table summarizes total compensation cost related to unvested awards not yet recognized and the weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized at December 25, 2011.

The fair value of each option grant for the company’s plans is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions. No options were granted

in 2011 or 2010. The fair value of each DSU, RSU and PU is equal to the closing market price of the company’s common stock on the date of grant.

Expected volatility. The company utilizes an average of implied volatility and the most recent historical volatility commensurate with expected life.

Dividend yield. The company does not pay a dividend, therefore this input is not applicable.

Risk-free interest rate. The company estimated the risk-free interest rate based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities for a period that is commensurate with the expected life assumption.

Expected life. The company has evaluated expected life based on history and exercise patterns across its demographic population. The company believes that this historical data is the best estimate of the expected life of a new option, and that generally all groups of the company’s employees exhibit similar exercise behavior.

Prior to December 26, 2005 the company expensed all options and awards over the service period for each separately vesting tranche. The company switched to a straight-line attribution method on December 26, 2005 for all grants that include only a service condition. Due to the performance criteria, the company’s performance units will be expensed over the service period for each separately vesting tranche.

The company sponsors the Fairchild Personal Savings and Retirement Plan (the “Retirement Plan”), a contributory savings plan which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Retirement Plan covers substantially all employees in the U.S. As of January 1, 2007, the company provided a discretionary matching contribution equal to 100% of employee elective deferrals on the first 3% of pay that is contributed to the Retirement Plan and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed. The company’s matching contribution was suspended in the first quarter of 2009 due to economic conditions and reinstated in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company also maintains a non-qualified Benefit Restoration Plan, under which certain eligible employees who have otherwise exceeded annual IRS limitations for elective deferrals can continue to contribute to their retirement savings. The company matched employee elective deferrals to the Benefit Restoration Plan on the same basis as the Retirement Plan. The company’s matching contribution for this plan was suspended for the same period of time as the 401(k) plan. Total expense recognized under these plans was $5.0 million, $5.0 million and $2.2 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Prior to the fourth quarter of 2011, employees in Korea who have been with the company for over one year were entitled by Korean law to receive lump-sum payments upon termination of their employment. The payments were based on current rates of pay and length of service through the date of termination. It was the company’s policy to accrue for this estimated liability as of each balance sheet date. As of December 26, 2010, the long term portion of $10.8 million was included within other liabilities and the current portion of $6.3 million was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Amounts recognized as expense were $9.0 million, $9.8 million and $6.4 million, for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Due to a change in Korean tax laws impacting deductibility, the company converted the retirement plan to a funded defined contribution plan in

December of 2011. As a result of this change, the company paid out $17.7 million in cash to fund the plan, inclusive of one-time incentive payment and incurred a $2.7 million expense. Contribution expense for the new defined contribution plan was $0.5 million in 2011.

Employees in Malaysia participate in a defined contribution plan. The company has funded accruals for this plan in accordance with statutory regulations in Malaysia. Amounts recognized as expense for contributions made by the company under this plan were $2.1 million, $1.9 million and $1.6 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Employees in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Finland, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan are also covered by a variety of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plans that are administered consistent with local statutes and practices. The expense under each of the respective plans for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was not material to the consolidated financial statements.

In accordance with the Compensation—Retirement Benefits Topic of the ASC the company recognizes the over-funded or under-funded status of its defined postretirement plans as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position. The company currently has defined benefit pension plans in Germany, the Philippines, and Taiwan. The net funded status for the company’s foreign defined benefit plans was $4.9 million and $3.8 million at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, respectively, and was recognized as a liability in the consolidated statements of financial position. The company measures plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the fiscal year-end.

Rental expense related to certain facilities and equipment of the company’s plants was $18.4 million, $17.5 million and $19.6 million, for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Certain facility and land leases contain renewal provisions. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 25, 2011 are as follows:

Under the company’s restated certificate of incorporation, the company’s Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 100,000 shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock, but only in connection with the adoption of a stockholder rights plan. At December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, no shares were issued.

The company has authorized 340,000,000 shares of Common Stock at a par value of $.01 per share. The holders of Common Stock are entitled to cumulative voting rights in the election of directors and to one vote per share on all other matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders.

The company accounts for treasury stock acquisitions using the cost method. At December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, there were approximately 8.9 million and 6.1 million treasury shares, respectively held by the company.

The company assesses the need to record restructuring and impairment charges in accordance with the following Topics in the ASC; Exit and Disposal Cost Obligations, Compensation—Retirement Benefits, Compensation—Non Retirement Postemployment Benefits, and Property Plant and Equipment.

The 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program includes costs related to several asset impairments for non-industry standard packaging capacity and simplification of our supply chain planning systems. The company also adjusted the workforce mix in our Maine fab as the company converted to a more automated and technologically advanced eight-inch wafer production process. In addition, headcount was reduced in certain sales and marketing activities to further streamline selling, general and administration costs.

The company has completed payment of the employee severance accruals related to the 2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program. Payouts associated with the 2008 lease impairment were made on a regular basis and were completed in the fourth quarter of 2011.

During 2009, the company recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $27.9 million. The charges and reversals are detailed in the tables below.

The consolidation of the South Korea fabrication processes was completed in 2011. During 2011 the company decided to keep open the Mountain Top facility reversing the March 2009 announcement to close the site. Since the original announcement, the company has experienced strong growth and profitability in the High Voltage and Automotive businesses. This growth has driven the company to announce extensions of the Mountain Top closure date multiple times since March of 2009. The company expects to continue the expansion of these businesses and determined that retaining the Mountain Top facility will be essential to supporting the automotive customers’ current and future needs. As a result of this decision we released the reserves related to Mountain Top restructuring action and paid out previously accrued employee stay-on bonuses prior to the end of 2011.

During 2010, the company recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $7.0 million. The charges are detailed in the table below.

During 2011, the company recorded restructuring and impairment charges, net of releases, totaling $2.8 million. The charges are detailed in the table below.

On September 8, 2004, the company entered into a trust agreement with a third party, as Trustee, to secure the funding of post-retirement health insurance benefits previously granted under the employment agreements executed in 2000 with three former executive officers who retired from the company in 2005. The company contributed $2.25 million to the trust upon its creation. Each former executive is entitled to health care benefits for himself and his eligible dependents until the later of his or his spouse’s death. The trust will be used to pay

health insurance premiums and reimbursable related expenses to satisfy these obligations. Upon a change in control, the company or its successor is obligated to contribute additional funds to the trust, if and to the extent necessary to provide all remaining health care benefits required under the employment agreements. The trust will terminate when the company’s obligation to provide the health care benefits ends, at which time any remaining trust assets will be returned to the company.

The company has future commitments to purchase chemicals for certain wafer fabrication facilities. In the event the company was to end the agreements, the company would be required to pay future minimum payments of approximately $17.3 million. The company does not accrue for this liability as we expect to use these chemicals in the ordinary course of business.

The company’s facilities in South Portland, Maine and West Jordan, Utah have ongoing environmental remediation projects to respond to certain releases of hazardous substances that occurred prior to the leveraged recapitalization of the company from National Semiconductor. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement with National Semiconductor Corporation, National Semiconductor has agreed to indemnify the company for the future costs of these projects. The terms of the indemnification are without time limit and without maximum amount. The costs incurred to respond to these conditions were not material to the consolidated financial statements for any period presented. National Semiconductor Corporation was purchased by Texas Instruments Incorporated during the fourth quarter of 2011.

The company’s former Mountain View, California, facility is located on a contaminated site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Raytheon Company, Raytheon Company has assumed responsibility for all remediation costs or other liabilities related to historical contamination. The purchaser of the Mountain View, California property received an environmental indemnity from the company similar in scope to the one the company received from Raytheon. The purchaser and subsequent owners of the property can hold the company liable under the company’s indemnity for any claims, liabilities or damages it incurs as a result of the historical contamination, including any remediation costs or other liabilities related to the contamination. The company is unable to estimate the potential amounts of future payments; however, any future payments are not expected to have a material impact on the company’s earnings or financial condition.

Pursuant to the 1999 asset agreement to purchase the power device business of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung agreed to indemnify the company for remediation costs and other liabilities related to historical contamination, up to $150 million. The company is unable to estimate the potential amounts of future payments, if any; however, any future payments are not expected to have a material impact on the company’s earnings or financial condition.

Patent Litigation with Power Integrations, Inc. There are four outstanding proceedings with Power Integrations.

POWI 1: On October 20, 2004, the company and our wholly owned subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, were sued by Power Integrations, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Power Integrations alleged that certain of the company’s pulse width modulation (PWM) integrated circuit products infringed four Power Integrations U.S. patents, and sought a permanent injunction preventing the company from manufacturing, selling or offering the products for sale in the U.S., or from importing the products into the U.S., as well as money damages for past infringement.

The trial in the case was divided into three phases. In the first phase of the trial that occurred in October of 2006, a jury returned a verdict finding that thirty-three of the company’s PWM products willfully infringed one or more of seven claims asserted in the four patents and assessed damages against the company. The company

voluntarily stopped U.S. sales and importation of those products in 2007 and has been offering replacement products since 2006. Subsequent phases of the trial conducted during 2007 and 2008 focused on the validity and enforceability of the patents. In December of 2008, the judge overseeing the case reduced the jury’s 2006 damages award from $34 million to approximately $6.1 million and ordered a new trial on the issue of willfulness. The new trial was held in June of 2009 and then in January of 2011 the court awarded Power Integrations final damages in the amount of $12.2 million. We have challenged the final damages award, willfulness finding, , and other issues on appeal. On January 11, 2012, the company presented an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and anticipates a ruling prior to the end of 2012.

POWI 2: On May 23, 2008, Power Integrations filed another lawsuit against the company, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary System General Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of three patents. Of the three patents claimed in that lawsuit, two are patents that were asserted against the company and Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation in the October 2004 lawsuit described above. In 2011, POWI added a fourth patent to this case. The company believes that it has strong defenses against Power Integrations’ claims and intends to vigorously defend this second lawsuit.

Both lawsuits have been consolidated and will be heard together in Delaware District Court. The trial is currently scheduled for April of 2012.

POWI 3: On November 4, 2009, Power Integrations, Inc. filed a complaint for patent infringement against the company and two of the company’s subsidiaries in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that several of our products infringe three of Power Integrations’ patents. One of those patents has since been dropped from the case. The company intends to put on a vigorous defense against these claims. In the same lawsuit we have filed counterclaims against Power Integrations, alleging Power Integrations’ products infringe certain claims of one of our patents.

POWI 4: On February 10, 2010 Fairchild and System General filed a lawsuit in Suzhou, China against four Power Integrations entities and seven vendors. The lawsuit claims that Power Integrations violates certain Fairchild/System General patents. Fairchild is seeking an injunction against the Power Integrations products and over $17.0 million in damages. Power Integrations attempted to have the Fairchild/System General patents declared invalid in proceedings before the Chinese patent office. In January 2012, a hearing was held in court in Suzhou, China. The company anticipates that the court will rule on the case before the end of fiscal 2012.

Other Legal Claims. From time to time the company is involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The company believes that there is no such ordinary-course litigation pending that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

The company analyzes the potential litigation outcomes from current litigation in accordance with the Contingency Topic of the FASB ASC. Accordingly, the company groups contingencies into three categories. The first category represents a remote possibility of a loss. For contingencies in this category, the company does not record a reserve or perform an assessment of a range of possible loss. The second category represents reasonably possible losses. For this category, the company assesses the range of possible losses but does not record a reserve. The company believes the range of possible losses for contingencies in this category is approximately zero to $5.0 million. The third category represents losses the company believes are probable. For these probable

losses the company believes the best estimate of losses to be $13.1 million as of December 25, 2011 and has recorded this as a reserve. The amount reserved is based upon assessments of the potential liabilities using analysis of claims and historical experience in defending and/or resolving these claims.

The company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In accordance with the requirements of the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, the fair value of these hedges is recorded on the balance sheet. For the fair value of derivatives, see Note 3.

Foreign Currency Derivatives. The company uses currency forward and combination option contracts to hedge a portion of its forecasted foreign exchange denominated revenues and expenses. The company monitors its foreign currency exposures to maximize the overall effectiveness of its foreign currency hedge positions. Currencies hedged include the euro, Japanese yen, Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit, Korean won and Chinese yuan. The company’s objectives for holding derivatives are to minimize the risks using the most effective methods to eliminate or reduce the impacts of these exposures. The maturities of the cash flow hedges are 24 months or less as of the end of December 25, 2011.

Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments related to time value are included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Hedge ineffectiveness, determined in accordance the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, did not have a material impact on earnings for the years ended December 25, 2011, December 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009. No cash flow hedges were derecognized or discontinued in 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI are reclassified into earnings at the time the forecasted transaction is recognized. The company estimates that $5.5 million of net unrealized derivative gains included in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

Interest Rate Derivatives. The company’s variable-rate debt exposes the company to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The company used a forward interest rate swap to mitigate the interest rate risk on a portion of its variable-rate borrowings in order to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on variable-rate debt. The swap expired on December 31, 2009.

Effectiveness of this hedge was calculated by comparing the fair value of the derivative to a hypothetical derivative that would be a perfect hedge of floating rate debt. The value of the hedge at inception was zero and ineffectiveness was immaterial during the term of the hedge.

Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI were reclassified into earnings at the time the forecasted transaction was recognized. The amounts were reclassified into interest expense as a yield adjustment in the same period in which the related interest on the floating-rate debt obligations affected earnings.

The table below shows the notional principal and the location and amounts of the derivative fair values in the statement of operations and the consolidated balance sheet as of and for the periods ended December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010. Pursuant to the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, the company nets the fair value of all derivative financial instruments with counterparties for which a master netting arrangement is utilized. The notional principal amounts for these instruments provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding as of year-end and do not represent the amount of the company’s exposure to credit or market loss. The estimates of fair value are based on applicable and commonly used pricing models

using prevailing financial market information as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010. Although the following table reflects the notional principal and fair value of amounts of derivative financial instruments, it does not reflect the gains or losses associated with the exposures and transactions that these financial instruments are intended to hedge. The amounts ultimately realized upon settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and losses on the underlying exposures will depend on actual market conditions during the remaining life of the instruments.

The following tables present derivatives designated as hedging instruments under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC.

The following tables present derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC.

The company is currently organized into three reportable segments. The organization is an application based structure which corresponds with the way the company manages the business. The majority of the company’s activities are aligned into two focus areas; The Mobile, Computing, Consumer, and Communication (MCCC) business, which focuses on handset, computing and multimedia applications, and the Power Conversion, Industrial, and Automotive (PCIA) business, which focuses on power supply and motor control solutions. Each of these segments has a relatively small set of leading customers, common technology requirements and similar design cycles. The Standard Discrete and Standard Linear (SDT) business is managed separately as a third segment.

In addition to the operating segments mentioned above, the company also operates global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups that are led by vice presidents who report to the Chief Executive Officer. Also in 2009, as a result of a company-wide simplification effort, the allocation of selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses to the reporting segments was changed. Only dedicated, direct SG&A spending by the segments is included in the calculation of their operating income. All other corporate level SG&A spending is included in the corporate category. The company does not allocate income taxes or interest expense to its operating segments as the operating segments are principally evaluated on operating profit before interest and taxes.

The company does not specifically identify and allocate all assets by operating segment. It is the company’s policy to fully allocate depreciation and amortization to its operating segments. Operating segments do not sell products to each other, and accordingly, there are no inter-segment revenues to be reported. The accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for the company as a whole.

The following table presents selected statement of operations information on reportable segments for 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Geographic revenue information is based on the customer location within the indicated geographic region. Revenue by geographic region was as follows:

Geographic property, plant and equipment balances as of December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010 are based on the physical locations within the indicated geographic areas and are as follows:

On March 15, 2011, the company completed the acquisition of TranSiC™, a silicon carbide power transistor company for $17.4 million. The acquisition provides the company with bipolar silicon carbide technology with demonstrated efficiencies and strong performance advantages over MOSFET and JFET technology. As part of the acquisition, the company also acquired a team of experienced silicon carbide engineers and scientists, and multiple patents in silicon carbide technology. Products using this technology will be sold as discrete solutions and as part of our smart power modules. No pro forma results of operations are presented because the disclosures are not material.

On November 17, 2010, the company completed the acquisition of an early stage MEMS company. This acquisition adds a fundamental, long term technology platform which is synergistic with the existing analog and package capabilities. Because of the early stage of the company, the transaction was structured with an upfront payment of $11.0 million combined with the potential for contingent consideration based on the success of the business over the next five years. Due to ongoing employment requirements, any future contingent consideration will be classified as expense. No proforma results of operations are presented because the acquired company does not constitute a significant subsidiary.

On March 3, 2009, the company purchased certain assets for approximately $1.5 million in cash. The acquisition was made to augment the company’s analog signal path design resources and intellectual property portfolio. The transaction was accounted for as an asset purchase with the purchase price allocated mainly to developed technology, which is being amortized over the estimated useful life of 5 years.

The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly financial information for 2011 and 2010 (in millions, except per share amounts):

The company has evaluated subsequent events and did not identify any events that required disclosure.

Our management, with 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 December 25, 2011, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed and operating effectively as of December 25, 2011 at a reasonable assurance level.

Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Fairchild Semiconductor’s management assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2011. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that assessment, management believes that, as of December 25, 2011, the company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of Fairchild’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2011, and has issued a report which is included herein.

There were no changes in the company’s internal controls over financial reporting during our year ended December 25, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for our senior officers which we believe satisfies the standards promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange. Our code applies to all directors, officers and employees, including our chief executive officer, our chief financial officer and our principal accounting officer and corporate controller. Our current Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was filed as an exhibit to our current report on Form 8-K on January 31, 2006. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on our website, and can be accessed by visiting our investor relations web site at http://investor.fairchildsemi.com and clicking on “Corporate Governance.”

The information regarding directors set forth under the caption “Proposal 1—Election of Directors” appearing in our definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 2, 2012, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after December 25, 2011 (the “2012 Proxy Statement”), is incorporated by reference.

The information regarding executive officers set forth under the caption “Executive Officers” in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference.

The information set forth under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information regarding our Audit Committee, and its members, as set forth under the heading “Corporate Governance, Board Meetings and Committees” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information set forth under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information regarding our Compensation Committee, and its members, as set forth under the heading “Corporate Governance, Board Meetings and Committees” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information set forth under the caption “Stock Ownership by 5% Stockholders, Directors and Certain Executive Officers” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information regarding our equity compensation plans as set forth under the caption “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Programs” in Item 5 of this annual report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference.

The information set forth under the captions “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Policies and Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information regarding director independence set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance, Board Meetings and Committees” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

The information set forth under the caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” included under the proposal entitled “Proposal 5—Ratify Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of the Company for 2012” in the 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference.

All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required or because the information required by such omitted schedules are set forth in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.

FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.

/S/ MARK S. THOMPSON

Mark S. Thompson

President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Delaware		04-3363001
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3030 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA		95134
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)


Large accelerated filer x		Accelerated filer ¨		Non-accelerated filer ¨		Smaller reporting company ¨


		Page
Item 1.	Business		3

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		14

Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments		26

Item 2.	Properties		27

Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		28

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		29

Item 5.	Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities		30

Item 6.	Selected Financial Data		32

Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		35

Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		56

Item 8.	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		58

Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		103

Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures		103

Item 9B.	Other Information.		103

Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance		104

Item 11.	Executive Compensation		104

Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		104

Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence		104

Item 14.	Principal Accountant’s Fees and Services		105

Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules		105

Exhibit Index .			107

Signatures			110

Certifications			See Exhibits


Location		Products

Front-End Facilities:
Mountaintop, Pennsylvania		Discrete Power Semiconductors

South Portland, Maine		Analog Switches, USB, Interface SerDes, Converters, Logic Gates, Buffers, Counters, Opto Detectors, Ground Fault Interrupters, Power Management ICs

West Jordan, Utah		Discrete Power Semiconductors

Bucheon, South Korea		Discrete Power Semiconductors, Standard Analog Integrated Circuits, Power Management ICs

Back-End Facilities:
Penang, Malaysia		Power Management ICs (AC-DC, Isolated DC-DC, Non-isolated DC-DC, Power Drivers, Supervisory/ Monitor ICs, Voltage Regulators, Pulse width Modulation, Rectifiers) Power Semiconductors (Integrated Power Solutions, MOSFETs, Transistors) Automotive Products (Automotive ICs and Drivers, Discrete Power Semiconductors) Signal Path Products ( Logic, Switching and interface solution, Video filter, Class -G audio amplifier)

Cebu, Philippines		Power Management ICs (Isolated DC-DC) Power Semiconductors (Diodes & Rectifiers, IGBTs, Integrated Power Solutions, MOSFETs, Transistors) Logic Products Signal Path Products (Switches) Optoelectronics (micro-couplers) Automotive products (Discrete Power)

Suzhou, China		Power Semiconductors (Diodes & Rectifiers, IGBTs, Integrated Power Solutions (SPM), MOSFETs, Transistors) Power Management ICs (AC-DC: PWM (Combo) Controllers) Automotive Products (Automotive Modules, Discrete Power Semiconductors, Intelligent Power Semiconductors)


	High		Low
2011
Fourth Quarter (from September 26, 2011 to December 25, 2011)	$	15.38	$	10.40
Third Quarter (from June 27, 2011 to September 25, 2011)	$	17.51	$	11.76
Second Quarter (from March 28, 2011 to June 26, 2011)	$	20.97	$	15.41
First Quarter (from December 27, 2010 to March 27, 2011)	$	19.65	$	15.57

2010
Fourth Quarter (from September 27, 2010 to December 26, 2010)	$	15.80	$	8.93
Third Quarter (from June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010)	$	10.63	$	7.71
Second Quarter (from March 29, 2010 to June 27, 2010)	$	12.73	$	8.59
First Quarter (from December 28, 2009 to March 28, 2010)	$	10.90	$	8.56


Name	Age		Title
Mark S. Thompson		55	Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark S. Frey		58	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Allan Lam		52	Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Justin Chiang		49	Executive Vice President and General Manager, Power Conversion, Industrial and Automotive Products Group
Robin Goodwin		51	Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Paul D. Delva		49	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Daniel M. Kinzer		54	Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Kevin B. London		54	Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Robin A. Sawyer		44	Vice President, Corporate Controller


	Number of Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon the Exercise of Outstanding Options, DSUs, RSUs and PUs (1)		Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options (2)		Number of Shares Remaining Available for Future Issuance (Excluding Shares Underlying Outstanding Options, DSUs, RSUs and PUs) (3)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders (4)		12,508,929	$	19.46		5,176,535
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders (5)		275,000		17.00		0

Total		12,783,929	$	19.36		5,176,535


Period	Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
September 26, 2011 - October 23, 2011		500,000	$	12.75		—		—
October 24, 2011 - November 20, 2011		200,000		13.97		—		—
November 21, 2011 - December 25, 2010		—		—		—		—

Total		700,000	$	13.10		—		—


	Year Ended
	December 25, 2011			December 26, 2010			December 27, 2009			December 28, 2008			December 30, 2007
	(In millions, except per share data)
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:
Total revenue	$	1,588.8		$	1,599.7		$	1,187.5		$	1,574.2		$	1,670.2
Total gross margin		559.2			563.0			290.3			455.4			490.5
% of total revenue		35.2	%		35.2	%		24.4	%		28.9	%		29.4	%
Net income (loss)		145.5			153.2			(60.2	)		(167.4	)		64.0

Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	1.15		$	1.23		$	(0.49	)	$	(1.35	)	$	0.52
Diluted	$	1.12		$	1.20		$	(0.49	)	$	(1.35	)	$	0.51

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(End of Period):
Inventories	$	234.2		$	232.7		$	189.5		$	231.0		$	243.5
Total assets		1,936.9			1,849.1			1,762.4			1,849.8			2,132.6
Current portion of long-term debt		0.0			3.8			5.3			5.3			203.7
Long-term debt, less current portion		300.1			316.9			466.9			529.9			385.9
Stockholders’ equity		1,322.2			1,176.3			1,026.6			1,057.1			1,218.5

Other Financial Data:
Research and development	$	153.4		$	120.2		$	99.7		$	112.9		$	109.8
Depreciation and other amortization		150.5			156.3			160.4			114.5			103.5
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		19.7			22.4			22.3			22.1			23.5
Net interest expense		4.6			7.2			18.0			22.3			19.6
Capital expenditures		186.4			158.0			59.8			168.7			140.4
Adjusted net income		169.7			193.2			1.2			86.4			113.7
Adjusted gross margin		561.4			565.7			299.5			455.4			494.2
% of total revenue		35.3	%		35.4	%		25.2	%		28.9	%		29.6	%
Free cash flow		82.1			174.5			128.6			16.7			50.2


	Year Ended
	December 25, 2011				December 26, 2010				December 27, 2009
	(Dollars in millions)
Total revenues	$	1,588.8	100.0	%	$	1,599.7	100.0	%	$	1,187.5		100.0	%
Gross margin		559.2	35.2	%		563.0	35.2	%		290.3		24.4	%

Operating Expenses:
Research and development		153.4	9.7	%		120.2	7.5	%		99.7		8.4	%
Selling, general and administrative		218.4	13.7	%		220.8	13.8	%		179.3		15.1	%
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		19.7	1.2	%		22.4	1.4	%		22.3		1.9	%
Restructuring and impairments		2.8	0.2	%		7.0	0.4	%		27.9		2.3	%
Charge (release) for litigation		—	0.0	%		8.0	0.5	%		6.0		0.5	%

Total operating expenses		394.3	24.8	%		378.4	23.7	%		335.2		28.2	%

Operating income (loss)		164.9	10.4	%		184.6	11.5	%		(44.9	)	-3.8	%

Other expense, net		7.2	0.5	%		9.9	0.6	%		18.4		1.5	%

Income (loss) before income taxes		157.7	9.9	%		174.7	10.9	%		(63.3	)	-5.3	%

Provision (benefit) for income taxes		12.2	0.8	%		21.5	1.3	%		(3.1	)	-0.3	%

Net income (loss)	$	145.5	9.2	%	$	153.2	9.6	%	$	(60.2	)	-5.1	%


Unaudited NonGAAP Measures
Adjusted net income	$	169.7			$	193.2			$	1.2
Adjusted Gross margin		561.4	35.3	%		565.7	35.4	%		299.5		25.2	%
Adjusted R&D and SG&A		370.8				341.0				279.0
Free Cash Flow		82.1				174.5				128.6


	Year Ended
	Dec 25, 2011											Dec 26, 2010
	Revenue		% of total			Gross Margin %			Operating Income (loss)			Revenue		% of total			Gross Margin %			Operating Income (loss)
	(Dollars in millions)
MCCC	$	642.3		40.4	%		37.3	%	$	123.6		$	657.6		41.1	%		38.5	%	$	155.7
PCIA		798.1		50.2	%		36.4	%		206.9			755.9		47.3	%		36.5	%		201.5
SDT		148.4		9.3	%		24.1	%		28.1			186.2		11.6	%		25.0	%		39.7
Corporate (1)		0.0		0.0	%		0.0	%		(193.7	)		0.0		0.0	%		0.0	%		(212.3	)

Total	$	1,588.8		100.0	%		35.2	%	$	164.9		$	1,599.7		100.0	%		35.2	%	$	184.6


	Year Ended
	December 26, 2010											December 27, 2009
	Revenue		% of total			Gross Margin %			Operating Income (loss)			Revenue		% of total			Gross Margin %			Operating Income (loss)
	(Dollars in millions)
MCCC	$	657.6		41.1	%		38.5	%	$	155.7		$	525.7		44.3	%		29.1	%	$	74.2
PCIA		755.9		47.3	%		36.5	%		201.5			526.0		44.3	%		25.5	%		69.5
SDT		186.2		11.6	%		25.0	%		39.7			135.8		11.4	%		13.2	%		11.9
Corporate (1)		0.0		0.0	%		0.0	%		(212.3	)		0.0		0.0	%		0.0	%		(200.5	)

Total	$	1,599.7		100.0	%		35.2	%	$	184.6		$	1,187.5		100.0	%		24.4	%	$	(44.9	)


Contractual Obligations	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		4-5 years		After 5 years
	(In millions)
Debt Obligations (1)	$	300.0					$	300.0
Operating Lease Obligations (2)		38.0		15.0		15.9		6.5		0.6
Letters of Credit		3.3		3.3
Capital Purchase Obligations (3)		16.2		16.2
Other Purchase Obligations and Commitments (4)		36.7		23.8		5.6		3.3		4.0
Royalty Obligations		4.5		0.8		1.6		1.6		0.5
Executive Compensation Agreements		2.9		0.1		0.3		0.3		2.2

Total (5)	$	401.6	$	59.2	$	23.4	$	311.7	$	7.3


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		59
Consolidated Balance Sheets		61
Consolidated Statements of Operations		62
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)		63
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		64
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity		65
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		66


	December 25, 2011			December 26, 2010
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	423.3		$	404.6
Short-term marketable securities		0.2			0.1
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $24.0 and $26.9 at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, respectively		142.9			156.4
Inventories		234.2			232.7
Deferred income taxes, net of allowances		16.5			13.2
Other current assets		35.9			36.1

Total current assets		853.0			843.1
Property, plant and equipment, net		765.4			689.3
Deferred income taxes, net of allowances		17.1			15.5
Intangible assets, net		65.4			69.7
Goodwill		169.3			164.8
Long-term securities		32.3			30.3
Other assets		34.4			36.4

Total assets	$	1,936.9		$	1,849.1

LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	3.8
Accounts payable		132.5			139.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		125.7			139.2

Total current liabilities		258.2			282.0
Long-term debt, less current portion		300.1			316.9
Deferred income taxes		27.8			33.0
Other liabilities		26.3			38.5

Total liabilities		612.4			670.4
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Temporary equity—deferred stock units		2.3			2.4
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, voting; 340,000,000 shares authorized; 134,734,465 and 130,639,445 shares issued and 125,826,250 and 124,525,598 shares outstanding at December 25, 2011 and December 26, 2010, respectively		1.3			1.3
Additional paid-in capital		1,481.9			1,432.4
Accumulated deficit		(42.0	)		(187.5	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(12.4	)		(5.6	)
Less treasury stock (at cost)		(106.6	)		(64.3	)

Total stockholders’ equity		1,322.2			1,176.3

Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity	$	1,936.9		$	1,849.1


	Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)									Treasury Stock			Total
	Number of Shares			At Par Value		Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Securities			Hedging Transactions			Pensions			Treasury Stock			Total
Balances at December 28, 2008		123.3		$	1.3	$	1,389.0		$	(284.0	)	$	0.2		$	(9.8	)	$	(0.9	)	$	(38.7	)	$	1,057.1
Net loss							—			(60.2	)														(60.2	)
Exercise or settlement of plan awards and shares issued under stock purchase plan		0.7																							—
Stock-based compensation expense							17.1																		17.1
Cash flow hedges																9.5									9.5
Cumulative effect adjustment—non credit component of previously recognized other-then-temp impairment										3.5			(3.5	)											—
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities													0.4												0.4
Pension transactions																			2.2						2.2
Temporary equity reclassification, deferred stock units							0.5																		0.5

Balances at December 27, 2009		124.0		$	1.3	$	1,406.6		$	(340.7	)	$	(2.9	)	$	(0.3	)	$	1.3		$	(38.7	)	$	1,026.6
Net income										153.2															153.2
Exercise or settlement of plan awards and shares issued under stock purchase plan		3.2					6.4																		6.4
Stock-based compensation expense							19.5																		19.5
Purchase of treasury stock		(2.7	)																			(25.6	)		(25.6	)
Cash flow hedges																2.8									2.8
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities													(4.4	)											(4.4	)
Pension transactions																			(2.1	)					(2.1	)
Temporary equity reclassification, deferred stock units							(0.1	)																	(0.1	)

Balances at December 26, 2010		124.5		$	1.3	$	1,432.4		$	(187.5	)	$	(7.3	)	$	2.5		$	(0.8	)	$	(64.3	)	$	1,176.3
Net income										145.5															145.5
Exercise or settlement of plan awards and shares issued under stock purchase plan		4.1					35.5																		35.5
Stock-based compensation expense							24.8																		24.8
Purchase of treasury stock		(2.8	)																			(42.3	)		(42.3	)
Cash flow hedges																(7.9	)								(7.9	)
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities													1.6												1.6
Pension transactions																			(0.5	)					(0.5	)
Shares withheld for employee taxes							(10.8	)																	(10.8	)

Balance as December 25, 2011		125.8		$	1.3	$	1,481.9		$	(42.0	)	$	(5.7	)	$	(5.4	)	$	(1.3	)	$	(106.6	)	$	1,322.2


	Fair Value Measurements
	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In millions)
Foreign Currency Derivatives
Assets	$	0.9		$	—	$	0.9		$	—
Liabilities		(6.4	)		—		(6.4	)		—

	$	(5.5	)	$	—	$	(5.5	)	$	—

Securities
Marketable securities	$	2.7		$	2.7	$	—		$	—
Auction rate securities		29.8			—		—			29.8

	$	32.5		$	2.7	$	—		$	29.8


	Auction Rate Securities
	(In millions)
Balance at beginning of period	$	28.0
Total realized and unrealized gains or (losses) included in OCI		1.3
Accretion of impairments included in net income		0.5
Sales		—
Purchases, issuances and settlements		—

Balance at end of period	$	29.8


	December 25, 2011				December 26, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
		(In millions)
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving Credit Facility	$	300.0	$	300.0	$	—	$	—
Term Loan	$	—	$	—	$	320.7	$	316.7


	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Market Value
		(In millions)
Short-term available for sale securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies	$	0.2	$	—	$	—	$	0.2
Corporate debt securities		—		—		—		—

Total marketable securities	$	0.2	$	—	$	—	$	0.2


	Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
	(In millions)
Balance at beginning of period	$	14.5
Accretion of impairments included in net income		(0.5	)

Balance at end of period	$	14.0


	December 25,		December 26,
	2011		2010
		(In millions)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Payroll and employee related accruals	$	75.7	$	86.5
Accrued interest		0.4		0.4
Taxes payable		23.5		23.0
Restructuring and impairments		2.7		11.0
Other		23.4		18.3

	$	125.7	$	139.2


	MCCC		PCIA			SDT			Total
		(In millions)
Balance as of December 26, 2010
Goodwill	$	164.8	$	148.8		$	54.5		$	368.1
Accumulated Impairment Losses		0.0		(148.8	)		(54.5	)		(203.3	)

	$	164.8	$	—			0.0		$	164.8


TranSiC acquisition		—		4.3			—			4.3
Other tax acquisition adjustment		0.2		—			—			0.2

Balance as of December 25, 2011
Goodwill	$	165.0	$	153.1		$	54.5		$	372.6
Accumulated Impairment Losses		0.0		(148.8	)		(54.5	)		(203.3	)

	$	165.0	$	4.3		$	0.0		$	169.3


	Period of Amortization		As of December 25, 2011					As of December 26, 2010
	Period of Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
				(In millions)
Identifiable intangible assets:
Developed technology		2-15 years	$	250.7	$	(214.3	)	$	238.9	$	(199.0	)
Customer base		8-10 years		81.6		(68.5	)		81.6		(65.9	)
Core technology		10 years		15.7		(2.7	)		13.1		(1.6	)
In Process R&D		indefinite lived		2.8		0			1.8		—
Assembled workforce		5 years		1.0		(1.0	)		1.0		(0.9	)
Process technology		5 years		1.6		(1.6	)		1.6		(1.2	)
Patents		4 years		5.9		(5.8	)		5.9		(5.6	)

Subtotal				359.3		(293.9	)		343.9		(274.2	)
Goodwill				169.3		0			164.8		—

Total			$	528.6	$	(293.9	)	$	508.7	$	(274.2	)


Estimated Amortization Expense:	(In millions)
Fiscal 2012		18.0
Fiscal 2013		15.3
Fiscal 2014		8.0
Fiscal 2015		5.2
Fiscal 2016		5.5


	(In millions)
2012		0.0
2013		0.0
2014		0.0
2015		0.0
2016		300.0
Thereafter		0.0

		300.0


	Year Ended
	December 25, 2011
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(000’s)					(In years)		(In millions)
Outstanding at beginning of period		9,413		$	17.76
Granted		0			—
Exercised		(2,569	)		13.78
Forfeited		(36	)		11.49
Expired		(339	)		18.10

Outstanding at end of period		6,469		$	19.36		1.1		0.6

Exercisable at end of period		6,246		$	19.65		1.0		0.4


	December 25, 2011
	Unrecognized Compensation Cost for Unvested Awards		Weighted Average Remaining Recognition Period
	(In millions)		(In years)
Options		0.2		0.4
DSUs		0.4		1.6
RSUs		28.2		1.9
PUs		5.9		1.9


	Year Ended
	December 27, 2009
Expected volatility		58.6	%
Dividend yield		—
Risk-free interest rate		1.9	%
Expected life, in years		5.3


Year ending December,	(In millions)
2012		15.0
2013		8.9
2014		7.0
2015		3.7
2016		2.8
Thereafter		0.6

		38.0


	Accrual Balance at 12/28/2008		New Charges		Cash Paid			Reserve Release			Non-Cash Items			Accrual Balance at 12/27/2009
2007 Infrastructure Realignment Program:
Employee Separation Costs	$	0.4	$	—	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	0.1
2008 Infrastructure Realignment Program:
Employee Separation Costs		11.3		7.0		(17.3	)		(0.6	)		—			0.4
Lease Impairment Costs		1.5		0.7		(0.6	)		—			—			1.6
2009 Infrastructure Realignment Program:
Employee Separation Costs		—		15.4		(7.2	)		(0.1	)		—			8.1
Asset Impairment		—		1.6		—			—			(1.6	)		—
Fab Closure Costs		—		4.0		(4.0	)		—			—			—

	$	13.2	$	28.7	$	(29.3	)	$	(0.8	)	$	(1.6	)	$	10.2


	As of December 25, 2011									As of December 26, 2010
	Balance Sheet Classification	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized In AOCI			Balance Sheet Classification	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized In AOCI
	(In millions)									(In millions)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives for forecasted revenues	Current assets	$	60.3	$	0.9		$	0.9		Current assets	$	41.9	$	0.8		$	0.8
Derivatives for forecasted revenues	Current liabilities	$	—	$	—		$	—		Current liabilities	$	12.0	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.2	)
Derivatives for forecasted expenses	Current assets		33.6		—			—		Current assets		110.3		1.8			1.8
Derivatives for forecasted expenses	Current liabilities		224.4		(6.4	)		(6.4	)	Current liabilities		—		—			—

Total foreign exchange contract derivatives		$	318.3	$	(5.5	)	$	(5.5	)		$	164.2	$	2.4		$	2.4


	For the Twelve Months Ended December 25, 2011							For the Twelve Months Ended December 26, 2010
	Income Statement Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income			Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI			Income Statement Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income			Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Currency contracts	Revenue	$	(2.8	)	$	(2.8	)	Revenue	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.2	)
Foreign Currency contracts	Expenses		5.3			5.3		Expenses		3.7			3.7
Interest Rate contract	Interest Expense		0.0			0.0		Interest Expense		-1.8			-1.8

		$	2.5		$	2.5			$	1.7		$	1.7


	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI for Derivative Instruments (1)
	Year Ended
	December 25, 2011			December 26, 2010		December 27, 2009
Interest rate contract	$	—		$	1.8	$	4.2
Foreign exchange contracts		(7.9	)		1.0		5.3

	$	(7.9	)	$	2.8	$	9.5


	As of December 25, 2011					As of December 26, 2010
	Balance Sheet Classification	Notional Amount		Fair Value		Balance Sheet Classification	Notional Amount		Fair Value
		(In millions)					(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Current assets	$	4.6	$	—	Current assets	$	—	$	—
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Current liabilities		13.7		—	Current liabilities		20.7		(0.0	)

Total derivatives, net		$	18.3	$	—		$	20.7	$	(0.0	)