6-K 1 d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2010

 

 

LG Display Co., Ltd.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

 

20 Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, The Republic of Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ¨             No  x

 

 

 


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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

(From January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010)

THIS IS A TRANSLATION OF THE SEMIANNUAL REPORT ORIGINALLY PREPARED IN KOREAN AND IS IN SUCH FORM AS REQUIRED BY THE KOREAN FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY COMMISSION.

IN THE TRANSLATION PROCESS, SOME PARTS OF THE REPORT WERE REFORMATTED, REARRANGED OR SUMMARIZED AND CERTAIN NUMBERS WERE ROUNDED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF READERS.

UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE, ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PRESENTED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH KOREAN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS, OR K-IFRS, WHICH DIFFER IN CERTAIN RESPECTS FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE MADE NO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OR QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF THESE DIFFERENCES IN THIS DOCUMENT.

Contents

 

1.    Company    4
  

A.     

   Name and contact information    4
  

B.     

   Domestic credit rating    4
  

C.     

   Capitalization    5
  

D.     

   Voting rights    6
  

E.     

   Dividends    6
2.    Business    7
  

A.     

   Business overview    7
  

B.     

   Industry    8
  

C.     

   New businesses    10

3.      

   Major Products and Raw Materials    12
  

A.     

   Major products in 2010 (H1)    12
  

B.     

   Average selling price trend of major products    12
  

C.     

   Major raw materials    13
4.    Production and Equipment    13
  

A.     

   Production capacity and calculation    13
  

B.     

   Production performance and utilization ratio    13
  

C.     

   Investment plan    14
5.    Sales    14
  

A.     

   Sales performance    14
  

B.     

   Sales route and sales method    14
6.    Market Risks and Risk Management    15
  

A.     

   Market risks    15
  

B.     

   Risk management    16
7.    Derivative Contracts    16
  

A.     

   Currency risks    16
  

B.     

   Interest rate risks    17
8.    Major Contracts    17
9.    Research & Development    17
  

A.     

   Summary of R&D expenses    17
  

B.     

   R&D achievements    18
10.    Customer Service    27
11.    Intellectual Property    27


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12.    Environmental Matters    27
13.    Financial Information    29
   A.    Financial highlights (Based on consolidated K-IFRS)    29
   B.    Financial highlights (Based on separate K-IFRS)    30
   C.    Consolidated subsidiaries    31
   D.    Status of equity investment    32
14.    Audit Information    33
   A.    Audit service    33
   B.    Non-audit service    33
15.    Board of Directors    33
   A.    Independence of directors    33
   B.    Members of the board of directors    34
   C.    Committees of the board of directors    34
16.    Information Regarding Shares    35
   A.    Total number of shares    35
   B.    Shareholder list    35
17.    Directors and Employees    35
   A.    Directors    35
   B.    Employees    37

Attachment: 1. Financial Statements in accordance with K-IFRS


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1. Company

A. Name and contact information

The name of our company is “EL-GI DISPLAY CHUSIK HOESA,” which shall be “LG Display Co., Ltd.” in English.

Our principal executive office is located at West Tower, LG Twin Towers, 20 Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 150-721, and our telephone number is +82-2-3777-1114. Our website address is http://www.lgdisplay.com.

B. Domestic credit rating

 

Subject

  

Month of rating

  

Credit

rating

  

Rating agency

(Rating range)

Commercial Paper

   January 2006    A1   

National Information & Credit Evaluation, Inc.

(A1 ~ D)

   June 2006      
   December 2006      
   June 2007      
   December 2007      
   September 2008      
   December 2008      
   June 2006    A1   

Korea Investors Service, Inc.

(A1 ~ D)

   January 2007      
   June 2007      
   December 2007      
   September 2008      

Corporate Debenture

   June 2006    AA-   

National Information & Credit Evaluation, Inc.

(AAA ~ D)

   December 2006    A+   
   June 2007      
   September 2008      
   July 2009    AA-   
   October 2009    AA-   
   February 2010      
   May 2010      
   June 2006    AA-   

Korea Investors Service, Inc.

(AAA ~ D)

   January 2007    A+   
   June 2007      
   September 2008      
   July 2009    AA-   
   December 2009      
   February 2010      
   May 2010      
   October 2009    AA-   

Korea Ratings, Inc.

(AAA ~ D)

   December 2009      

 

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C. Capitalization

 

  (1) Change in capital stock (as of June 30, 2010)

 

          (Unit: Won, Share)

Date

  

Description

   Change in number of
common shares
   Face amount
per share

July 23, 2004

   Offering*    33,600,000    5,000

September 8, 2004

   Follow-on offering**    1,715,700    5,000

July 27, 2005

   Follow-on offering***    32,500,000    5,000

 

* ADSs offering: 24,960,000 shares (US$30 per share, US$15 per ADS)

Initial public offering in Korea: 8,640,000 shares ((Won)34,500 per share)

** ADSs offering: 1,715,700 shares ((Won)34,500 per share) pursuant to the exercise of greenshoe option by the underwriters
*** ADSs offering: 32,500,000 shares (US$42.64 per share, US$21.32 per ADS)

 

  (2) Convertible bonds (as of June 30, 2010)

 

        

(Unit: Won, Share)

Item

      

Content

Issuing date      April 18, 2007

Maturity

(Redemption date after put option exercise)

    

April 18, 2012

(April 18, 2010)

Face Amount      (Won)513,480,000,000
Offering method      Public offering
Conversion period      Convertible into shares of common stock during the period from April 19, 2008 to April 3, 2012
Conversion price      (Won)48,075 per share*

Redemption

  Face Amount    (Won)451,862,400,000

Conversion

  Face Amount    None
  Number of converted shares    None

Outstanding

  Face Amount    (Won)61,617,600,000
  Number of convertible shares    1,281,697 shares if all are converted*

Remarks

  

- Registered form

- Listed on Singapore Exchange

 


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* Conversion price was adjusted from (Won)49,070 to (Won)48,760 and the number of convertible shares was adjusted from 10,464,234 to 10,530,762 following the approval by the shareholders of a cash dividend of (Won)750 per share at the annual general meeting of shareholders on February 29, 2008. Conversion price was further adjusted from (Won)48,760 to (Won)48,251 and the number of shares issuable upon conversion was adjusted from 10,530,762 to 10,641,851 following the approval by the shareholders of a cash dividend of (Won)500 per share at the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 13, 2009. Conversion price was further adjusted from (Won)48,251 to (Won)48,075 and the number of shares issuable upon conversion was adjusted from 10,641,851 to 10,680,811 following the approval by the shareholders of a cash dividend of (Won)500 per share at the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 12, 2010. In April 2010, certain holders of our US$550 million convertible bonds due 2012 exercised their put option for an aggregate principal amount of US$484 million and were repaid at 109.75% of their principal amount. The remaining US$66 million matures in 2012 at 116.77% of their principal amount. Accordingly, the number of shares issuable upon conversion changed from 10,680,811 to 1,281,697.

D. Voting rights (as of June 30, 2010)

 

     (Unit: share)

Description

   Number of
shares

1.

  

Shares with voting rights [A-B]

   357,815,700
  

A. Total shares issued

   357,815,700
  

B. Shares without voting rights

   —  

2.

  

Shares with restricted voting rights

   —  
  

Total number of shares with voting rights [1-2]

   357,815,700

E. Dividends

At the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 12, 2010, our shareholders approved a cash dividend of (Won)500 per share of common stock.

Dividends during the recent three fiscal years


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Description

   2009    2008    2007

Par value (Won)

   5,000    5,000    5,000

Net income (loss) (Million Won)

   1,067,947    1,086,896    1,344,027

Earnings (loss) per share (Won)

   2,985    3,038    3,756

Total cash dividend amount (Million Won)

   178,908    178,908    268,362

Total stock dividend amount (Million Won)

   —      —      —  

Cash dividend payout ratio (%)

   16.8    16.5    20.0

Cash dividend yield (%)

   1.3    2.2    1.6

Stock dividend yield (%)

   —      —      —  

Cash dividend per share (Won)

   500    500    750

Stock dividend per share (Share)

   —      —      —  

 

* Earnings per share is calculated based on par value of (Won)5,000 per share.
* Earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by weighted average number of common stock.
* Cash dividend yield is the percentage that is derived by dividing cash dividend by the arithmetic average of the daily closing prices of our common stock during the one-week period ending two trading days prior to the closing of the register of shareholders for the purpose of determining the shareholders entitled to receive annual dividends.

2. Business

A. Business overview

We were incorporated in February 1985 under the laws of the Republic of Korea. LG Electronics and LG Semicon transferred their respective LCD business to us in 1998, and since then, our business has been focused on the research, development, manufacture and sale of display panels, applying technologies such as TFT-LCD, LTPS-LCD and OLED.

As of June 30, 2010, we operated fabrication facilities and module facilities in Paju and Gumi, Korea, an OLED facility in Gumi, Korea and a LCD research center in Paju, Korea. We have also established sales subsidiaries in the United States, Europe and Asia.

As of June 30, 2010, our business consisted of (i) the manufacture and sale of LCD panels, (ii) the manufacture and sale of OLED panels and (iii) the manufacture and sale of television sets and monitors that utilize our LCD panels. Because our OLED business represents an extremely small portion of our assets and revenues, only our LCD business has been categorized as a reporting business segment.

Financial highlights by business (based on K-IFRS)


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     (Unit: In billions of Won)

2010 (H1)

   LCD business

Sales Revenue

   12,331

Gross Profit

   2,566

Operating Profit

   1,515

B. Industry

 

  (1) Industry characteristics and growth potential

 

   

TFT-LCD technology is one of the widely used technologies in the manufacture of flat panel displays, and the demand for flat panel displays is growing. The flat panel display industry is characterized by entry barriers due to rapidly evolving technology, capital-intensive characteristics, and the significant investments required to achieve economies of scale, among other factors. There is intense competition among the players in the industry, and the industry’s production capacity, including ours, is continually increasing.

 

   

The demand for LCD panels for notebook computers and desktop monitors has grown, to a degree, in tandem with the growth in the information technology industry. The demand for LCD panels for television sets has been growing as digital broadcasting is becoming more common and as LCD television has come to play an important role in the digital display market. In addition, markets for small- to medium-sized LCD panels, such as those used in mobile phones, P-A/V, medical applications, automobile navigation systems and e-books, among others, have shown continued growth.

 

   

The average selling prices of LCD panels may continue to decline with time irrespective of general business cycles as a result of, among other factors, technology advancements and cost reductions.

 

  (2) Cyclicality

 

   

The TFT-LCD business is highly cyclical. In spite of the increased demand for products, this industry has experienced periodic volatility caused by imbalances between supply and demand due to capacity expansion within the industry.

 

   

Intense competition and expectations of demand growth may lead panel manufacturers to invest in manufacturing capacity on similar schedules, resulting in a surge in capacity when production is ramped up at new fabrication facilities.

 

   

During such surges in production capacity, the average selling prices of display panels may decline. Conversely, demand surges and inability of supply to meet such demand may lead to price increases.

 

  (3) Market conditions

 

   

The TFT-LCD industry is highly competitive due largely to additional capacity expansion driven by TFT-LCD panel makers.

 

   

Most TFT-LCD panel makers are located in Asia.

 

  a. Korea: LG Display, Samsung Electronics (including a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Sony Corporation), Samsung Mobile Display, Hydis Technologies


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  b. Taiwan: AU Optronics, Chi Mei Innolux, CPT, Hannstar, etc.

 

  c. Japan: Sharp, IPS-Alpha, etc.

 

  d. China: SVA-NEC, BOE-OT, etc.

 

  (4) Market shares

 

   

Our worldwide market share for large-sized TFT-LCD panels based on revenue is as follows:

 

     2010 (H1)**     2010 (Q1)**     2009***     2008***  

Panels for Notebook Computers****

   30.6   31.6   30.3   29.6

Panels for Monitors

   24.5   24.7   23.9   17.7

Panels for Televisions

   23.3   23.6   24.4   19.4

Total

   24.7   25.0   25.2   20.6

 

* Source: Large Area Shipment Report published by DisplaySearch in July 2010.
** Based on TFT-LCD panels that are 9 inches or larger.
*** Based on TFT-LCD panels that are 10 inches or larger.
**** Includes panels for netbooks.

 

  (5) Competitiveness

 

   

Our ability to compete successfully depends on factors both within and outside our control, including product pricing, our relationship with customers, successful and timely investment and product development, cost competitiveness, success in marketing to our end-brand customers, component and raw material supply costs, foreign exchange rates and general economic and industry conditions.

 

   

In order to compete effectively, it is critical to be cost competitive and maintain stable and long-term relationships with customers which will enable us to be profitable even in a buyer’s market.

 

   

A substantial portion of our sales is attributable to a limited number of end-brand customers and their designated system integrators. The loss of these end-brand customers, as a result of customers entering into strategic supplier arrangements with our competitors or otherwise, would result in reduced sales.

 

   

Developing new products and technologies that can be differentiated from those of our competitors is critical to the success of our business. It is important that we take active measures to protect our intellectual property internationally by obtaining patents and undertaking monitoring activities in our major markets. It is also necessary to recruit and retain experienced key managerial personnel and skilled line operators.

 

   

As a leading technology innovator in the display industry, we continue to focus on developing new technologies and products, including in the categories of 3D, touch screens and next generation displays. With respect to 3D technology, we reduced the degree of “crosstalk,” or the degree of 3D image overlapping, to less than 1% (which is less than what the human eye can perceive). Our 3D technology was internationally recognized when our 47-inch full HD 3D television utilizing polarized glasses was awarded the 2010 Display of the Year Gold Award by the Society for Information Display. In addition, we have shown that we are technologically a step ahead of the competition by developing products such as 21.5-inch full HD glossy touch screen monitors, 13.3-inch on-cell touch screen LCDs, 3-inch OLEDs, 10.1-inch flexible LCDs and 2.6mm thin televisions. By the end of 2010, we are also expecting to commence mass-production of 19-inch flexible e-papers and 9.7-inch color e-papers.


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Moreover, we entered into long-term sales contracts with major global firms such as Dell, Hewlett Packard and Kodak of the United States and Japan’s Toshiba, among others, to secure customers and expand partnerships for technology development. In 2009 and 2010, we entered into long-term supply agreements with Apple Inc. to supply display panels for five years.

C. New businesses

 

   

In order to increase our production capacity to meet the rising market demand for TFT-LCD products, we expanded P8, our eighth-generation panel fabrication facility in Paju, Korea, by constructing P8E, which commenced mass production in May 2010. In addition, in order to meet the rising market demand, we decided in March 2010 to further expand P8 by investing in P8E+. In April 2010, we also decided to invest in a new production facility.

 

   

We also plan to strengthen our market position in future display technologies by strengthening our OLED business, accelerating the development of flexible display technologies and maintaining our leadership position in the LED backlight LCD market.

 

   

We are making an effort to increase our competitiveness by forming cooperative relationships with suppliers and purchasers of our products. As part of this effort, in June 2008, we purchased 2,037,204 shares of AVACO Co., Ltd., which produces sputters, a core equipment for LCD production, at a purchase price of (Won)6.2 billion. In May 2008, we purchased 1,008,875 shares of TLI Inc., which produces core LCD panel components such as timing controllers and driver integrated circuits, at a purchase price of (Won)14.1 billion. In July 2008, we purchased 6,850,000 shares of common stock of New Optics Ltd. at a purchase price of (Won)9.7 billion, and in February 2010, we purchased an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock of New Optics at a purchase price of (Won)2.5 billion. In addition, in February 2009, we purchased 3,000,000 shares of common stock of LIG ADP Co., Ltd. (formerly ADP Engineering Co., Ltd.) at a purchase price of (Won)6.3 billion. In May 2009, we purchased 6,800,000 shares of common stock of Wooree LED Co., Ltd. at a purchase price of (Won)11.9 billion. In November 2009, we purchased 34,125,061 shares of common stock of RPO Inc. at a purchase price of US$12.3 million. In November 2009, we purchased TWD212.5 million in convertible bonds from Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. In December 2009, we purchased 420,000 global depositary shares representing 420,000 shares of Prime View International Co., Ltd’s common stock at a purchase price of US$9.9 million. In addition, in January 2010, we purchased 10.8 million shares of Can Yang Investment Limited at a purchase price of CNY74 million.

 

   

In July 2008, Skyworth-RGB Electronics Co., Ltd. and we founded a research and development joint venture corporation with a registered capital of CNY 50 million in China.


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In October 2008, we established a joint venture company with AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan corporation. The joint venture company will supply both parties with TFT-LCD modules and TFT-LCD televisions. Through the establishment of this joint venture, we are able to further expand our customer base by securing a stable long-term panel dealer. It also allows us to produce LCD modules and LCD television sets in a single factory, which enables us to provide our customers with products that are more competitive both in terms of technology and price.

 

   

We are making an effort to strengthen our competitiveness in the solar cell business, which is emerging as a future growth engine. As part of this effort, in June 2009, we purchased 933,332 shares of common stock of Dynamic Solar Design Co., Ltd. at a purchase price of (Won)6.1 billion. Dynamic Solar Design Co., Ltd. produces equipment for the solar cell business.

 

   

As part of our strategy to expand our production capacity overseas, we signed an investment agreement and a joint venture agreement in November 2009 with the City of Guangzhou, China, to build an eighth-generation panel fabrication facility in China.

 

   

In December 2009, certain LG affiliates and we entered into a joint venture investment agreement and established a joint venture company, Global OLED Technology LLC, for purposes of managing the patent assets relating to OLED technology that we acquired from Eastman Kodak Company in December 2009. As of December 31, 2009, we had invested (Won)72.3 billion in return for a 49% equity interest in the joint venture company. In June 2010, we sold (Won)19.0 billion worth of our equity interest in the joint venture company. After such sale, our equity interest was reduced to 32.73%.

 

   

In December 2009, we invested (Won)1.8 billion and acquired a 30.6% limited partnership interest in LB Gemini New Growth Fund No.16. Under the limited partnership agreement, we have agreed to invest a total amount of (Won)30 billion in the fund. By becoming a limited partner of this fund, our aim is to seek direct investment opportunities as well as to receive benefits from the investment. In May 2010, we invested an additional (Won)6.5 billion in the fund which increased our total investment amount to (Won)8.3 billion. The additional investment did not change our limited partnership interest in the fund, which remained at 30.6%.

 

   

In July 2009, in order to expand our back-end module assembly capacity for liquid crystal display production, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. to purchase all of the shares of LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd. at a purchase price of (Won)3.5 billion. Pursuant to the terms of such transaction, in December 2009, we acquired all of the equity interests of LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd.

 

   

In order to establish a production base for LCD modules, LCD television sets and LCD monitors, we entered into a joint investment agreement with Top Victory Investment Ltd. in January 2010 and established L&T Display Technology (Xiamen) Ltd. and L&T Display Technology (Fujian) Ltd. We invested (i) (Won)7.1 billion and acquired a 51% equity interest in L&T Display Technology (Xiamen) Ltd. and (ii) (Won)10.1 billion and acquired a 51% equity interest in L&T Display Technology (Fujian) Ltd.


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In May 2010, we completed the acquisition of the LCD module division of LG Innotek Co., Ltd. Through this acquisition, we expect to improve our module manufacturing process and simplify our supply chain which will increase our efficiency and competitiveness.

3. Major Products and Raw Materials

A. Major products in 2010 (H1)

We manufacture TFT-LCD panels, of which a significant majority is exported overseas.

 

                        (Unit: In billions of Won)  

Business area

   Sales
types
   Items
(Market)
 

Specific use

   Major
trademark
   Sales (%)  

TFT-LCD

   Product/
Service/
Other Sales
   TFT-LCD
(Overseas)
  Panels for Notebook Computer, Monitor, Television, etc    LG Display    11,509 (93.3 %) 
      TFT-LCD
(Korea*)
  Panels for Notebook Computer, Monitor, Television, etc    LG Display    822 (6.7 %) 

Total

              12,331 (100 %) 

 

* Based on ship-to-party.
** Period: January 1, 2010 ~ June 30, 2010.

B. Average selling price trend of major products

The average selling prices of LCD panels increased during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2010 due to the increased sales of high-end products. The average selling prices of LCD panels are expected to continue to fluctuate due to imbalances in supply and demand.

 

     (Unit: US$ /  m2)

Description

   2010 Q2    2010 Q1    2009 Q4    2009 Q3

TFT-LCD panel

   863    838    809    833

 

* Semi-finished products in the cell process have been excluded.
** Quarterly average selling price per square meter of net display area shipped.


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C. Major raw materials

Prices of major raw materials depend on fluctuations in supply and demand in the market as well as on change in size and quantity of raw materials due to the increased production of large-sized panels.

 

                    (Unit: In billions of Won)

Business area

   Purchase
types
   Items    Specific use    Purchase
price
   Ratio (%)    

Suppliers

TFT-LCD

   Raw
Materials
   Glass    LCD panel

manufacturing

   1,961    26.48   Samsung Corning Precision Glass Co., Ltd., Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., etc.
      Backlight       2,361    31.89   Heesung Electronics Ltd., etc.
      Polarizer       1,078    14.56   LG Chem, etc.
      Others       2,005    27.07   -

Total

            7,405    100   -

 

* Period: January 1, 2010 ~ June 30, 2010.
** Based on separate K-IFRS.

4. Production and Equipment

A. Production capacity and calculation

 

  (1) Calculation method of production capacity

Half-year: Maximum monthly input capacity during the half-year multiplied by number of months (6 months).

Year: Maximum monthly input capacity during the year multiplied by number of months (12 months).

 

  (2) Production capacity

 

               (Unit: 1,000 Glass sheets)

Business area

   Items    Business place    2010 (H1)    2009    2008

TFT-LCD

   TFT-LCD    Gumi, Paju    3,430    6,219    3,941

 

* Based on glass input substrate size for eighth generation glass sheets.

B. Production performance and utilization ratio

 

  (1) Production performance

 

               (Unit: 1,000 Glass sheets)

Business area

   Items    Business place    2010 (H1)    2009    2008

TFT-LCD

   TFT-LCD    Gumi, Paju    3,045    5,231    3,514

 

* Based on glass input substrate size for eighth generation glass sheets.

 

  (2) Utilization ratio

 

             (Unit: Hours)  

Business place (area)

   Available working hours
of 2010 (H1)
  Actual working hours
of 2010 (H1)
  Average
utilization ratio
 

Gumi

(TFT-LCD)

   4,344

(24 hours x 181 days)

  4,344

(24 hours x 181 days)

  100.0

Paju

(TFT-LCD)

   4,344

(24 hours x 181 days)

  4,344

(24 hours x 181 days)

  100.0


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C. Investment plan

In connection with our strategy to expand our TFT-LCD production capacity, we estimate that we will incur capital expenditures of approximately (Won)5.5 trillion in 2010. Such amount is subject to change depending on business conditions and market environment.

5. Sales

A. Sales performance

 

                    (Unit: In billions of Won)

Business area

  

Sales types

               Items (Market)    2010 (H1)*    2009*    2008**

TFT-LCD

   Products, etc.    TFT-LCD   

Overseas

   11,509    18,833    15,200
        

Korea***

   822    1,205    1,064
        

Total

   12,331    20,038    16,264

 

* Based on K-IFRS.
** Based on Korean GAAP.
*** Based on ship-to-party.

B. Sales route and sales method

 

  (1) Sales organization

 

   

As of June 30, 2010, each of our IT Business Unit, Television Business Unit and Mobile/OLED Business Unit had individual sales and customer support functions.

 

   

Sales subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and China (Shanghai and Shenzhen) perform sales activities and provide local technical support to customers.

 

  (2) Sales route

One of the following:

 

   

LG Display HQ g Overseas subsidiaries (USA/Germany/Japan/Taiwan/Singapore/China (Shanghai and Shenzhen)), etc. g System integrators, Branded customers g End users

 

   

LG Display HQ g System integrators, Branded customers g End users

 

  (3) Sales methods and sales terms

 

   

Direct sales and sales through overseas subsidiaries, etc. Sales terms are subject to change depending on the fluctuation in the supply and demand of LCD panels.


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  (4) Sales strategy

 

   

To secure stable sales to major personal computer makers and leading consumer electronics makers globally. To increase sales of premium notebook computer products, to strengthen sales of the larger size and high-end monitor segment and to lead the large and wide LCD television market including in the categories of LED and 3D televisions.

 

   

To diversify our market in the mobile business segment, including products such as mobile phone (including smart phone), smartbook, car navigation, e-book, aviation and medical equipment, etc.

 

  (5) Purchase orders

 

   

Customers generally place purchase orders with us one month prior to delivery. Our customary practice for procuring orders from our customers and delivering our products to such customers is as follows:

 

   

Receive order from customer (overseas sales subsidiaries, etc.) g Headquarter is notified g Manufacture product g Ship product (overseas sales subsidiaries, etc.) g Sell product (overseas sales subsidiaries, etc.)

6. Market Risks and Risk Management

A. Market risks

Our industry continues to experience steady declines in the average selling prices of display panels irrespective of cyclical fluctuations in the industry, and our margins would be adversely impacted if prices decrease faster than we are able to reduce our costs.

The TFT-LCD industry is highly competitive. We have experienced pressure on the prices and margins of our major products due largely to additional industry capacity from panel makers in Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan. Our main competitors in the industry include Samsung Electronics, Samsung Mobile Display, Infovision, Hydis Technologies, AU Optronics, Chi Mei Innolux, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, HannStar, SVA-NEC, BOE-OT, Sharp, Hitachi, TMDisplay, Mitsubishi, Sony and IPS-Alpha.

Our ability to compete successfully depends on factors both within and outside our control, including product pricing, performance and reliability, successful and timely investment and product development, success or failure of our end-brand customers in marketing their brands and products, component and raw material supply costs, and general economic and industry conditions. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to compete successfully with our competitors on these fronts and, as a result, we may be unable to sustain our current market position.

Our results of operations are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. To the extent that we incur costs in one currency and generate sales in a different currency, our profit margins may be affected by changes in the exchange rates between the two currencies. Our sales of display panels are denominated mainly in U.S. dollars, whereas our purchases of raw materials are denominated mainly in U.S. dollars and Japanese Yen. Our risk management policy regarding foreign currency risk is to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.


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B. Risk management

The average selling prices of display panels have declined in general and could continue to decline with time irrespective of industry-wide cyclical fluctuations. Certain contributing factors for this decline will be beyond our ability to control and manage. However, in anticipation of such price decline we have continued to develop new technologies and have implemented various cost reduction measures. In addition, in order to manage our risk against foreign currency fluctuations, we have entered into cross-currency interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency forward contracts.

7. Derivative Contracts

A. Currency risks

 

   

We are exposed to currency risks on sales, purchases and borrowings that are denominated in currencies other than in Won, our functional currency. These currencies are primarily the U.S. dollar, the Euro and the Japanese Yen.

 

   

We generally use forward exchange contracts with a maturity of less than one year to hedge against currency risks.

 

   

Interest on borrowings is denominated in the currency of the borrowing. Generally, borrowings are denominated in currencies that match the cash flows generated by our underlying operations, primarily in Won and U.S. dollar.

 

   

In respect of other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, we ensure that our net exposure is kept to an acceptable level by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates, when necessary, to address short-term imbalances. In addition, we also adjust the factoring volumes of foreign currency denominated receivables and utilize usances as means of settling accounts payables relating to capital expenditures for our facilities, in response to currency fluctuations.

 

   

The following table shows the net fair value of forward exchange contracts used as economic hedges of monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies as of the dates indicated:

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won)
     As of June 30, 2010     As of December 31, 2009

Net Fair value

    

Financial assets (liabilities)

   (Won) (19,004   2,674


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B. Interest rate risks

Our exposure to interest rate risks relates primarily to our long-term debt obligations. To the extent necessary, we hedge our interest rate risks by entering into interest swap contracts. As of June 30, 2010, we had no interest swap contracts outstanding. The fair value of our interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won)

Type

   As of December 31, 2009

Loss on valuation of interest rate swap

   (Won) 3,699

Financial liabilities

     3,699

8. Major contracts

 

   

In 2009 and 2010, we entered into long-term supply agreements with Apple Inc. to supply LCD panels for 5 years. As of June 30, 2010, we have received long-term advances from Apple Inc. in the amount of US$580 million in connection with these agreements, which will be offset as consideration for products supplied to Apple Inc. Furthermore, the Industrial Bank of Korea provided us with a payment guarantee in the amount of US$100 million relating to the long-term advances received from Apple Inc.

9. Research & Development

A. Summary of R&D expenses

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won)  

Account

   2010*
(H1)
    2009*     2008**  

Material Cost

   259,019      400,467      302,445   

Labor Cost

   131,796      191,507      128,041   

Depreciation Expense

   35,877      89,459      21,679   

Others

   48,050      92,905      49,027   

Total R&D Expense

   474,742      774,338      501,192   

Accounting Treatment

      

Selling & Administrative Expenses

   115,930      168,081      148,037   

Manufacturing Cost

   313,586      505,582      353,155   

Development Cost (Intangible Assets)

   45,226      100,675      —     

R&D Expense / Sales Ratio [Total R&D Expense÷Sales for the period×100]

   3.9   3.8   3.2

 

* Based on separate K-IFRS.
** Based on non-consolidated Korean GAAP.


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B. R&D achievements

[Achievements in 2008]

 

  1) 42FHD Ultra-Slim LCD television development

 

   

Development of ultra-slim (19.8mm in thickness) 42-inch television panel

 

  2) 37FHD COF adoption LCD television development

 

   

Cost reduction with TCP g COF change: $2.4 (as of March 2008)

 

  3) CCFL scanning backlight technology development

 

   

Achieve 6ms MPRT from 8ms

 

  4) 24WUXGA monitor model development applying RGB LED backlight

 

   

High color gamut (NTSC > 105%), color depth (10 bit)

 

  5) 13.3-inch notebook computer model development applying LED backlight

 

   

Thin & Light model development applying LED backlight and COG technology (3.5mm in thickness, 275g in weight)

 

  6) IPS GIP technology development

 

   

Developed LCD industry’s first WUXGA GIP technology in wide view mode area (IPS, VA)

 

   

Comparative advantage in cost & transmittance over VA

 

  7) Notebook computer model development applying RGB LED backlight

 

   

High color gamut (100%) notebook computer model development applied RGB LED backlight

 

  8) Free form LCD development (Elliptical, Circle)

 

   

Development of the world’s largest 6-inch elliptical and 1.4-inch circular-shaped LCD panels

 

   

Developing non-traditional shaped displays by applying (i) error-free, cutting-edge techniques to overcome technical limitations in making curved LCD panels, (ii) accumulated panel design knowledge and (iii) unique screen information processing algorithm

 

   

Potential applications of the elliptical-shaped LCD panels include digital photo frame, as well as instrument panels for automobiles and home electronics. The circular LCD panel is expected to make a huge impact in the design of small digital devices like mobile phones, watches and gaming devices.

 

  9) 42HD power consumption saving technology development

 

   

Power consumption reduction using lamp mura coverage technology which reduces the number of lamps used for B/L from 18pcs(160W) to 9pcs(80W) in case of 42-inch HD LCD panels


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  10) New liquid crystal development

 

   

CR: Up 5% compared with the MP level

 

   

Material cost is similar to the MP material

 

  11) New AG Polarizer development

 

   

New Polarizer which has a low CR drop ratio under bright room condition

 

   

CR drop ratio under 1,500lux compared with dark room condition : 82% g 67%

 

  12) PSM (Potential Sharing Method) technology development

(Improves the Yogore mura characteristics by applying a different electric circuit driving method)

 

   

The time for Yogore mura occurrence delayed by more than 50%: Black line 1level base, 552Hrs, 720Hrs g 1,392Hrs, 2,064Hrsh

 

  13) LED backlight 47FHD television model in development

 

   

Development of next generation light source which enables realization of ultra slim LCD panels

 

  14) 24WUXGA monitor model development applying RGB LED backlight

 

   

Our first green & slim monitor model development applying white LED backlight (thickness 18.3mm)

 

   

Our first display port interface type monitor

 

  15) Line up of aspect ratio 16:9 wide models (185W, 23W, 27W)

 

   

16:9 models provide for better productivity and larger contents area than existing 16:10 models

 

   

Supports HD or FHD that are compatible with television applications

 

   

Development of our first 27W size model

 

  16) Power consumption saving monitor model development

 

   

Reduces power consumption by 40% by decreasing the number of B/L lamps from 4pcs to 2pcs (17SXGA, 19SXGA, 185WXGA, 19WXGA+. 22WSXGA+)

 

  17) Notebook model development applying VIC (Viewing Image Control) technology

 

   

Unlike existing models which use external polarizer attachments to adjust viewing angles, the VIC technology allows for the adjustment to be controlled by the LCD panel itself. (Wide viewing angle « Narrow viewing angle)

 

  18) Notebook model development applying 0.3t glass

 

   

Thin & Light model development applying 0.3t glass

 

  19) 8.9-inch small-sized notebook (netbook) model development

 

   

Development of minimum size notebook model for improved portability

 

  20) New aspect ratio 16:9 notebook model development

 

   

Existing aspect ratios: 16:10, 4:3

 

   

New aspect ratio 16:9, 15.6-inch notebook model development

 

  21) Development of highest resolution for mobile application that uses the a-Si method.

 

   

Development of the world’s first 3-inch WVGA LCD panels (300ppi)

 

  22) 42FHD super narrow bezel LCD television development


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Development of narrow bezel (10.0mm in metal bezel) 42-inch television panel

 

  23) 47FHD slim depth & narrow bezel LCD television development

 

   

Development of slim (20.8mm in thickness) & narrow bezel (14.0mm in metal bezel) 47-inch television panel

 

  24) Display port development

 

   

Securing the next generation Interface technology that will replace the current LVDS interface: Decreases the number of connector pins from 91pin (51+41) to 30pin and improves EMI characteristics

 

  25) LCM rotation circuit development

 

   

Increases the design flexibility of television sets by using a 180° screen rotation function

 

  26) Small- to medium-sized television model development

 

   

To meet increased demand for secondary television sets

 

   

19/22/26 inch model development

 

  27) 55FHD television model development

 

   

Development of 55-inch (a new category) television panel applying scanning B/L technology

 

  28) Development of television model applying GIP+TRD technology

 

   

Development of 32-inch and 26-inch HD television applying GIP+TRD technology

 

  29) One PCB structure development

 

   

Achieving cost reduction by combining Source PCB with Control PCB: $1.94g$1.1

 

  30) 42FHD Gate Single Bank technology development

 

   

Reduction in gate driver integrated circuits by applying 42FHD Gate Single Bank technology: 8ea g 4ea

 

  31) 22-inch WSXGA+ model development for Economy IPS Monitor

 

   

Development of the world’s first Economy IPS 22-inch WSXGA+ model

 

   

Achieving cost competitiveness by applying various cost reduction technologies, including DBEF-D sheet deletion

 

  32) 21.5-inch TN FHD model development applying 960ch source driver integrated circuits chip

 

   

Development of LG Display’s first 21.5-inch wide-format TN FHD model

 

   

Increased cost competitiveness by applying 960ch source driver integrated circuits chip, which reduces the number of integrated circuits: 8ea g 6ea

 

  33) 27-inch TN FHD model development applying BDI (Black Data Insertion) technology

 

   

Development of LG Display’s first 27-inch wide-format TN FHD model that applies BDI technology, which removes motion picture afterimages

 

   

Applying CCA (Color Compensation Algorism) technology that enables the display of superior color tone

 

   

Achieving 16:9 aspect ratio, more than 2.07 million pixel and FHD Resolution

 

  34) a-Si TFT based 3-inch DOD AMOLED technology development

 

   

Development of the world’s first 3-inch AMOLED applying a-Si TFT and DOD Structure

 

   

Possible to use prior LCD infrastructure (a-SI TFT) to develop AMOLED


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  35) Development of AMOLED applying new crystallization (A-SPC) technology

 

   

Development of the world’s first AMOLED applying non-laser crystallization method (A-SPC)

 

   

Development of the world’s largest AMOLED television (15-inch HD)

[Achievements in 2009]

 

  36) Developments of 15.6-inch, 18.5-inch HD monitors for emerging market

 

   

Achieving cost reduction by focusing on basic functions and by applying GIP and DRD

 

  37) Development of 22-inch WSXGA+ monitor applying White LED backlight

 

   

Development of our first environmentally friendly slim model (14.5mm in thickness)

 

   

Reduces power consumption by 47% compared to conventional CCFL model by applying White LED backlight

 

  38) Development of 24-inch WUXGA+ monitor applying GIP

 

   

Development of the world’s first monitor applying IPS GIP technology

 

   

Increased cost competitiveness by applying 960ch source driver integrated circuits chip, which reduces the number of integrated circuits: 8ea g 6ea

 

  39) Development of 55/47/42-inch FHD LED models

 

   

Development of “Direct thicker” LED model MP

 

   

Realization of TM240Hz

 

  40) 240Hz driving technology development

 

   

Development of the world’s first 1 Gate 1 Drain 240Hz driving technology

 

  41) Development of low voltage liquid crystal development

 

   

Improving contrast ratio by 2.7%

 

   

Decreases voltage used in liquid crystals reducing circuit heat; decreases voltage by 6.9%

 

  42) Development of Ez (Easy) Gamma technology

 

   

Minimize Gamma difference by using new measuring algorithm: 2.2±0.6 g 2.2±0.25

 

  43) Development of 22-inch White+ technology

 

   

Increases transmissivity by 66% by using White+ Quad type pixel structure

 

  44) Development of 55FHD direct slim LED model

 

   

Development of the world’s first direct-mounted 16.3mm depth slim LCM

 

   

Realization of 240 block local dimming and Trumotion 240Hz

 

  45) Development of 42HD GIP +TRD technology

 

   

The world’s first application of the 42HD GIP + TRD structure

 

   

Removal of gate drive integrated circuits: 3ea g 0ea

 

   

Reduction in source drive integrated circuits: 6ea g 2ea

 

  46) Development of TV3 CR5 Color PR

 

   

Realization of 100% BT709 reiteration rate by applying RGB Color Locus

 

   

Achieving a 5% increase in CR by decreasing size of Color PR pigment


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  47) Development of the world’s first slim 27W FHD TN monitors

 

   

Reduces thickness by applying edge-mounted backlight: 37.2t g 21.6t

 

   

Reduces power consumption by 60% compared to conventional models by applying 4Lamp

 

   

Realization of MPRT 8ms by applying BDI technology

 

  48) Development of the world’s first 25W FHD TN new size monitors

 

   

Development of new aspect ratio model: 16:9 wide-format

 

   

Reduction in the number of driver integrated circuits by applying 960ch Source Driver: 8ea g 6ea

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

  49) Development of 16:9 wide-format power consumption saving monitors (200W HD+, 215W FHD, 230W FHD)

 

   

Reduces power consumption by 40% compared to conventional models by applying 2Lamp

 

   

Slim design which reduces thickness: 17.0t g 14.5t

 

   

To meet Energy Star 5.0 standards

 

  50) Development of the world’s first 22-inch WSXGA+ DRD (Double Rate Driving) monitors

 

   

A 50% reduction in source driver integrated circuits by applying Double Rate Driving technology: 8ea g

 

   

4ea

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

Application of optimum thin-film transistor structure for Double Rate Driving monitors

 

  51) Development of the world’s first 23W e-IPS monitors

 

   

Slim design: Reduces thickness by applying edge-mounted backlight: 35.7t g 17t

 

   

Reduces power consumption by 50% compared to conventional model by applying 4Lamp

 

   

Realization of high aperture ratio by applying UH-IPS technology

 

   

Reduction in the number of integrated circuits by applying 960ch source driver: 8ea g 6ea

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

To meet Energy Star 5.0 standards

 

  52) Development of high efficiency backlight technology

 

   

Removal of DBDEF-D Sheet by increasing backlight luminance level by more than 30%

 

  g  

development of high efficiency lamp and improvement of optics sheet optical efficiency

 

  53) Development of GIP and high aperture ratio technology for QHD IPS model

 

   

Stable GIP output in QHD IPS models

 

   

Maximizing transmissivity by applying UH-IPS technology and asymmetric pixel design

 

  54) Development of three-dimensional display technology using the shutter glasses method.

 

   

Realization of stable rate of 172Hz

 

   

Realization of 4port low voltage differential signaling frequencies at a rate of 400MHz

 

   

Realization of ODC (Over Driver Circuit) tuning of GTG 3.5ms which is optimum for three-dimensional display


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  55) Development of 17.1-inch wide-format slim (flat type) panel applying COG (Chip On Panel) chip, our largest slim (flat type) panel

 

   

Development of our largest size slim (flat type) model (previously, our largest model was the 15.4-inch wide-format)

 

   

Reduction in thickness: 6.5mm g 4.3mm

 

  56) Development of new high resolution 101W model (1024x600, 1366x768)

 

   

Achieving higher resolution: 1024x576 g 1024x600, 1366x768

 

  57) Development of world’s first 17.3-inch HD+ LED panel for notebook computers

 

   

New size and resolution for 16:9 wide-format

 

   

Existing model: 17.1-inch WXGA+ 1400x900 / New model: 17.3-inch HD+ 1600x900

 

  58) Development of 13.3-inch HD LED panel for notebook computers

 

   

New size and resolution for 16:9 wide-format

 

  59) Development of world’s first 14.0-inch HD+ LED panel for notebook computers

 

   

New size and HD+ resolution (1600x900) for 16:9 wide-format

 

  60) Development of world’s first 15.6-inch HD+ LED panel for notebook computers

 

   

First HD+ resolution (1600x900) for 16:9 wide-format

 

  61) Development of world’s first 15.6-inch FHD LED panel for notebook computers

 

   

First FHD resolution (1920x1080) for 16:9 wide-format

 

  62) Development of the first Green PC models (13.3-inch, 14.0-inch, 15.6-inch)

 

   

First models applying Green product concept (halogen free, low power consumption)

 

  63) Development of DRD (Double Rate Driving) technology applying COG (Chip on Glass)

 

   

Development of the first COG that applies DRD technology (a 50% reduction in the number of COG drive integrated circuits)

 

  64) Development of 10.1-inch SD (1024 x 600) model for netbooks

 

   

Improved resolution: 1024 x 576g1024 x 600

 

   

Reduction in cost by applying COG instead of COF

 

  65) Development of 10.1-inch HD (1366 x 768) model for netbooks

 

   

Highest resolution among 10.1-inch models

 

   

Reduction in cost by applying GIP technology

 

  66) Development of 17.1-inch WUXGA flat type model

 

   

Development of largest flat type model (previously, largest model was 15.4-inch)

 

   

The thinnest among 17.1-inch models

 

   

Reduction in thickness: 6.5t g 4.3t

 

  67) Developments of 11.6-inch HD monitor for netbooks

 

   

Development of largest/ highest resolution monitor for netbooks

 

   

Reduction in cost by applying GIP technology


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  68) Development of low-cost 26-inch and 32-inch HD model for televisions

 

   

World’s first monitor without a cover shield

 

   

Application of sheet type support side

 

   

Reduction in cost by applying low-cost single bottom covers for mold frames

 

  69) Development of large-sized (42-inch/47-inch) edge type LED LCD model for televisions

 

   

Development of our first model for televisions applying edge type LED backlight (mass production commenced in September 2009)

 

   

Slim depth (11.9mm in thickness) & narrow bezel (18mm in thickness)

 

  70) Development of world’s first S/D-IC + Tcon merging technology applicable to television monitors

 

   

Minimizing size of printed circuit board by applying 1380ch S/D-IC + ASIC technology and removing ASIC chip

 

   

A 49% cost reduction in manufacturing circuits

 

  71) Achieving a full product line-up for netbook monitors

 

   

A full product line-up that covers the full spectrum of netbook monitor sizes from 8.9-inch to 11.6-inch models

 

  72) Development of our first flat type monitor for netbooks

 

   

Development of 11.6-inch flat type HD monitor

 

  73) Development of new LED-applied model utilizing vertical LED array technology

 

   

Development of 15.6-inch HD model applying vertical LED array technology (technology applied in existing models: horizontal LED array)

 

   

Reduction in power consumption and raw material costs

 

  74) Development of world’s first 21.5W FHD IPS monitor applying white LED backlight technology

 

   

Application of environmentally friendly components including white LED backlight and halogen free parts

 

   

Achievement of high luminance (more than 330nit) by applying high efficiency white LED backlight

 

   

A 100% sRGB coverage

 

  75) Development of world’s first 27W QHD IPS monitor applying white LED backlight technology

 

   

Application of environmentally friendly components including white LED backlight and halogen free parts

 

   

Achievement of high luminance (more than 380nit) by applying high efficiency white LED backlight

 

   

A 100% sRGB coverage

 

   

Realization of high resolution (2560x1440)

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

  76) Development of world’s first 19-inch WXGA monitor applying DRD (Double Rate Driver)

 

   

A 50% reduction in the number of source driver integrated circuits by applying DRD (Double Rate Driving) technology

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

Optimization of TFT design structure for DRD (Double Rate Driver) technology


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  77) Development of world’s first 22W e-IPS monitor applying GIP technology

 

   

Achievement of high aperture ratio by applying UH-IPS technology

 

   

Reduction in the number of source driver integrated circuits by applying 960 channel chip (8eag6ea)

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

  78) Development of world’s first QHD new high resolution monitor (27W QHD)

 

   

Achievement of high resolution (2560 x 1440)

 

   

Maximization of aperture ratio applying UH-IPS technology and elimination of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

Achievement of high luminance and sRGB coverage of 100% applying high efficiency white LED

 

  79) Development of world’s first monitor applying GIP, DRD (Double Rate Driver) and I-VCOM monitor (185W HD)

 

   

50% reduction in the number of source driver integrated circuits by applying DRD (Double Rate Driving) technology

 

   

Elimination of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

Elimination of DBEF Optical sheet by applying I-VCOM technology and optical efficiency improvement in backlight

 

  80) Development of shutter glass type three-dimensional monitor with full high definition

 

   

172Hz operation frame rate

 

   

Highest data interface speed of over 400MHz in 4port LVDS interface and achievement of GTG 3.5ms by optimal tuning of ODC (Over Driving Circuit)

 

  81) One layer vertical LED monitor development and reinforcement of monitor product line up (200W HD+, 215W FHD, 230W FHD)

 

   

Minimization of the number of LED PKG applying vertical array structure

 

   

Elimination of DBEF Sheet applying two-in-one LED PKG

 

   

Slim design: optimization of mechanical structure

 

  82) Development of world’s first notebook monitor applying 2ea Sheet Backlight

 

   

Achieving cost competitiveness by switching from conventional 3~4ea sheet to 2ea complex sheet backlight (with the Diffuser Sheet eliminated)

[Achievements in 2010]

 

  83) Development of 9.7-inch AH-IPS model for Apple’s i-Pad.

 

   

Development of the world’s first IPS Tablet

 

   

Achieving the following viewing angles by applying AH-IPS: top (80°) / bottom (80°) / left (80°) / right (80°)

 

  84) Development of second Green PC products (13.3-inch, 14.0-inch and 15.6-inch in high-definition)

 

   

Thin and light; low electricity consumption thereby increasing battery life


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Development of Company-led flat product market

 

  85) Development of world’s first TruMotion 480Hz product (47-inch and 55-inch in full high-definition)

 

   

World’s first application of 240hz driving technology and scanning technology to achieve TruMotion 480Hz.

 

   

50% reduction in source driver integrated circuits (from 16ea to 8ea) by applying 1 gate 1 drain technology

 

  86) World’s first full high-definition 47-inch three-dimensional display panels using Glass Patterned Retarder (GPR) technology

 

   

Achieving full high-definition for three-dimensional display panels using GPR technology

 

  87) Development of our first large-sized display panels viewable in three-dimension using shutter glasses (42-inch, 47-inch, 55-inch in full high-definition)

 

   

Achieving high aperture ratio by applying S-IPS V technology

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

   

Reduction in the number of integrated circuits (from 8ea to 6ea) by applying 960Ch source driver integrated circuits

 

  88) World’s first LCD product which uses the LCD monitor’s bottom cover as the back cover of a television set (32-inch, 37-inch and 42-inch in full high-definition)

 

   

Removal of the television set back cover by replacing it with the LCD monitor’s bottom cover. Co-designed with a third party

 

  89) Development of 42-inch and 47-inch full high-definition display panels for television to be sold in emerging markets

 

   

Focusing on basic functions and removing functions that are costly

 

   

Achieving cost reduction by applying GIP technology

 

  90) Development of intra interface technology for large-sized, high resolution, high frequency display panels

 

   

Improved data transmission rate (from 660Mbps to 1.6Gbps)

 

   

Developing slim PCBs by decreasing the number of transmission lines

 

  91) Development of our first 21.5-inch and 26-inch full high-definition Edge LED products

 

   

Application of 21.5-inch, 26-inch full high-definition TV LED BL and mid-sized full high-definition model Slim TCON (176Pin g 88Pin)

 

  92) Development of our first 32 high-definition Edge LED product

 

   

Application of 32-inch high-definition TV Edge LED BL

 

  93) Development of our first 37-inch full high-definition M240Hz product

 

   

Development of 37-inch full high-definition 240Hz panel. Development and mass production of MEMC 240Hz with TCON model.

 

  94) Development of 240Hz panel for LG Electronics’ Borderless TV

 

   

Development of Narrow Bezel 240Hz panel (Bezel 14mm g 7mm) for LG Electronics’ Borderless TV

 

  95) Development of the world’s first slim 23W full high-definition monitor in IPS mode

 

   

Slim design by applying slim-type LED backlight (thickness: 14.5t g 11.5t)


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Cost saving by applying low voltage liquid crystal

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

 

  96) Development of the world’s first slim 185W high-definition monitor in TN mode

 

   

Slim design by applying slim-type LED backlight (thickness: 11.5tg9.7t)

 

   

50% reduction in source driver integrated circuits by applying DRD (Double Rate Driving) technology

 

   

Elimination of optical sheet by applying new TFT structure technology (I-VCOM)

 

   

Removal of gate driver integrated circuits by applying GIP technology

10. Customer Service

In order to highlight the importance of creating customer value, we have formulated a roadmap toward creating customer value and have shared this information with all of our employees. Through our “Voice of Customer” campaign, we have responded to customer feedback including complaints, suggestions, praises, enquiries and requests as soon as they were made and we have made efforts to change any negative feedback made by a customer into a positive feedback through such prompt response. In addition, in order to support our customers, we have established IPS camps and have cooperated with our customers to promote IPS technology. Furthermore, we have hosted “Why LGD” campaigns in order to provide superior products and services to our customers including in the areas of technology, quality, responsiveness, delivery and cost. We also monitor customer opinion through annual customer satisfaction surveys and customer interviews, and the results of such surveys and interviews are reflected in the performance evaluation of our executive officers.

11. Intellectual Property

As of June 30, 2010, we held a total of 13,210 patents, including 6,025 in Korea, and 7,185 in other countries.

12. Environmental Matters

We are subject to strict environmental regulations and we may be subject to fines or restrictions that could cause our operations to be interrupted. Our manufacturing processes generate worksite waste, including water and air pollutants, at various stages in the manufacturing process, and we are subject to a variety of laws and regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of such chemical by-products and waste substances. We have installed various types of anti-pollution equipment, consistent with industry standards, for the treatment of chemical waste and equipment for the recycling of treated waste water at our various facilities. However, we cannot provide assurance that environmental claims will not be brought against us or that the local or national governments will not take steps toward adopting more stringent environmental standards. Any failure on our part to comply with any present or future environmental regulations could result in the assessment of damages or imposition of fines against us, suspension of production or a cessation of operations. In addition, environmental regulations could require us to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant compliance expenses that may materially and negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.


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We have also voluntarily agreed to reduce emission of greenhouse gases, such as per fluoro compounds, or PFCs, and sulfur hexafluoride, or SF6, gases, by installing PFC abatement systems to meet voluntary emissions targets for the TFT-LCD industry by 2010. We installed PFC abatement systems at all of our production lines when the production facilities were being constructed. We also installed a SF6 abatement system in P1 in April 2005 and in P6 in December 2009 and we intend to install similar abatement systems in our other production facilities through implementation of Clean Development Mechanism, or CDM, projects. On July 10, 2010, we became the first TFT-LCD company to receive the CDM Executive Board’s approval on its CDM project design document for SF6 decomposition.

In addition, as of June 30, 2010, we were party to voluntary agreements, which reflect a coordinated energy conservation initiative between government and industry, with respect to our operation of P1 through P8, the Gumi module production plant and the Paju module production plant. In accordance with such agreements, we have implemented a variety of energy-saving measures in those facilities, including installation of energy saving devices and consulting with energy conservation specialists. We also established an overall greenhouse gas emissions inventory system for our domestic sites, which was verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, which is certified as the designated operational entity for CDM by the CDM Executive Board. Operations at our manufacturing plants are subject to regulation and periodic monitoring by the Korean Ministry of Environment and local environmental protection authorities. We believe that we have adopted adequate anti-pollution measures for the effective maintenance of environmental protection standards consistent with local industry practice, and that we are in compliance in all material respects with the applicable environmental laws and regulations in Korea. Expenditures related to such compliance may be substantial. Such expenditures are generally included in capital expenditures. As required by Korean law, we employ licensed environmental specialists for each environmental area, including air quality, water quality, toxic materials and radiation. We currently have ISO 14001 certifications with respect to the environmental record for P1 through P7, our OLED production facility in Gumi, Korea, our Gumi module production plant and our Paju module production plant, as well as our module production plants in Nanjing and Guangzhou, China. We have been certified by the Korean Ministry of Environment as a “Green Company”, with respect to our environmental record for P1 and our module production plant in Gumi since 1997, with respect to our operations at P2 and P3 since 2006, and with respect to our operations at P4, P5 and P6 since 2008.

We also have an internal monitoring system to control the use of hazardous substances in the manufacture of our products as we are committed to compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, including European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC, which took effect in July 2006, and restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment.


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In October 2005, we became the first TFT-LCD company to receive accreditation as an International Accredited Testing Laboratory by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme, which is operated by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy. In September 2006, we received international accreditation from TUV SUD, EU’s German accreditation agency, as a RoHS testing laboratory. Moreover, we participated in reforming IEC 62321 by 2012, a RoHS international testing standard, by including a halogen-free combustion ion chromatography method in our committee draft that we submitted in June 2010.

In addition, we have implemented a green purchasing system that prevents the use of hazardous materials from the purchasing stage. As a result of the green purchasing system, we are in compliance with RoHS and other applicable environmental laws and regulation, and we became the first TFT-LCD company to receive the Hazardous Substance Process Management QC080000 certification, or HSPM, from the International Electrotechnical Commission. HSPM is used to help companies manage their hazardous materials and be in compliance with RoHS.

13. Financial Information

A. Financial highlights (Based on consolidated K-IFRS)

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won, except for per share  data)  

Description

   As of June 30,
2010
    As of December 31,
2009
 

Current Assets

   9,585,173      8,226,142   

Quick Assets

   7,328,928      6,558,362   

Inventories

   2,256,245      1,667,780   

Non-current Assets

   13,356,799      11,477,335   

Investments

   346,544      409,145   

Tangible Assets

   11,432,295      9,596,497   

Intangible Assets

   421,600      352,393   

Other Non-current Asset

   1,156,360      1,119,300   

Total Assets

   22,941,972      19,703,477   

Current Liabilities

   8,177,681      6,495,071   

Non-current Liabilities

   3,680,377      3,168,657   

Total Liabilities

   11,858,058      9,663,728   

Capital Stock

   1,789,079      1,789,079   

Capital Surplus

   2,251,113      2,251,113   

Capital Adjustment

   —        —     

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   (48,554   (51,005

Retained Earnings

   7,092,276      6,050,562   

Total Shareholder’s Equity

   11,083,914      10,039,749   


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     (Unit: In millions of Won)

Description

   For the six months  ended
June 30, 2010
   For the six months  ended
June 30, 2009

Sales Revenues

   12,330,543    8,314,678

Operating Income (Loss)

   1,515,410    34,807

Income (Loss) from continuing operation

   1,203,413    20,316

Net Income (Loss)

   1,203,413    20,316

Earnings (loss) per share – basic

   3,366    57

Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

   3,277    57

B. Financial highlights (Based on separate K-IFRS)

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won, except for per share  data)  

Description

   As of June 30,
2010
    As of December 31,
2009
 

Current Assets

   9,324,609      7,973,355   

Quick Assets

   7,548,022      6,687,050   

Inventories

   1,776,587      1,286,305   

Non-current Assets

   12,932,218      11,283,512   

Investments

   1,228,171      1,188,857   

Tangible Assets

   10,278,054      8,730,263   

Intangible Assets

   402,451      340,885   

Other Non-current Asset

   1,023,542      1,023,507   

Total Assets

   22,256,827      19,256,867   

Current Liabilities

   7,618,583      6,120,663   

Non-current Liabilities

   3,646,554      3,102,006   

Total Liabilities

   11,265,137      9,222,669   

Capital Stock

   1,789,079      1,789,079   

Capital Surplus

   2,251,113      2,251,113   

Capital Adjustment

   —        —     

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   (11,323   (17,366

Retained Earnings

   6,962,821      6,011,372   

Total Shareholder’s Equity

   10,991,690      10,034,198   


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     (Unit: In millions of Won)  

Description

   For the six months  ended
June 30, 2010
   For the six months  ended
June 30, 2009
 

Sales Revenues

   12,379,226    8,234,951   

Operating Income (Loss)

   1,407,744    (28,653

Income (Loss) from continuing operation

   1,130,351    (8,321

Net Income (Loss)

   1,130,351    (8,321

Earnings (loss) per share – basic

   3,159    (23

Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

   3,072    (23

C. Consolidated subsidiaries (as of June 30, 2010)

 

Company

   Primary Business    Location    Ownership
Ratio
 

LG Display America, Inc.

   Sales    U.S.A    100

LG Display Germany GmbH

   Sales    Germany    100

LG Display Japan Co., Ltd.

   Sales    Japan    100

LG Display Taiwan Co., Ltd.

   Sales    Taiwan    100

LG Display Nanjing Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing and sales    China    100

LG Display Shanghai Co., Ltd.

   Sales    China    100

LG Display Poland Sp. zo.o.

   Manufacturing and sales    Poland    80

LG Display Guangzhou Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing and sales    China    90

LG Display Shenzhen Co., Ltd.

   Sales    China    100

LG Display Singapore Co., Ltd.

   Sales    Singapore    100

LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing and sales    China    100

L&T Display Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing    China    51

L&T Display Technology (Fujian) Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing    China    51

LG Display Yantai Co., Ltd.

   Manufacturing and sales    China    100


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D. Status of equity investment

 

   

Status of equity investment as of June 30, 2010:

 

Company

   Paid-in Capital    Initial Equity
Investment Date
   Ownership
Ratio
 

LG Display America, Inc.

   US$ 105,000,000    September 24, 1999    100

LG Display Germany GmbH

   EUR 960,000    November 5, 1999    100

LG Display Japan Co., Ltd.

   ¥ 95,000,000    October 12, 1999    100

LG Display Taiwan Co., Ltd.

   NT$ 115,500,000    May 19, 2000    100

LG Display Nanjing Co., Ltd.

   CNY 2,046,834,680    July 15, 2002    100

LG Display Shanghai Co., Ltd.

   CNY 4,138,650    January 16, 2003    100

LG Display Poland Sp. zo.o.

   PLN 410,327,700    September 6, 2005    80

LG Display Guangzhou Co., Ltd.

   CNY 895,904,754    August 7, 2006    90

LG Display Shenzhen Co., Ltd.

   CNY 3,775,250    August 28, 2007    100

LG Display Singapore Co., Ltd.

   SGD 1,400,000    January 12, 2009    100

LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd.

   CNY 206,918,375    December 29, 2009    100

L&T Display Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

   CNY 41,785,824    January 5, 2010    51

L&T Display Technology (Fujian) Co., Ltd.

   CNY 59,197,026    January 5, 2010    51

LG Display Yantai Co., Ltd.

   CNY 273,048,000    April 19, 2010    100

Suzhou Raken Technology Co., Ltd.

   CNY 472,319,351    October 7, 2008    51

Paju Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 14,400,000,000    March 25, 2005    40

TLI Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 14,073,806,250    May 16, 2008    13

AVACO Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 6,172,728,120    June 9, 2008    20

Guangzhou Vision Display Technology Research and Development Limited

   CNY 25,000,000    July 11, 2008    50

NEW OPTICS, Ltd.

   (Won) 12,199,600,000    July 30, 2008    42

LIG ADP Co., Ltd. (formerly ADP Engineering Co., Ltd.)

   (Won) 6,330,000,000    February 24, 2009    13

Wooree LED Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 11,900,000,000    May 22, 2009    30

Dynamic Solar Design Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 6,066,658,000    June 24, 2009    40

RPO, Inc.

   US$ 12,285,021.96    November 3, 2009    26

Global OLED Technology LLC

   US$ 45,170,000    December 23, 2009    33

LB Gemini New Growth Fund No.16

   (Won) 8,280,000,000    December 7, 2009    31

Can Yang Investment Ltd.

   CNY 73,729,230    January 27, 2010    18


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14. Audit Information

A. Audit service

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won, hours)

Description

   2010(H1)   2009   2008

Auditor

   KPMG Samjong   KPMG Samjong   KPMG Samjong

Activity

   Audit by independent
auditor
  Audit by independent
auditor
  Audit by independent
auditor

Compensation*

   850 (585)**   700 (540)***   750 (750)****

Time required

   5,413   17,569   23,100

 

* Compensation amount is for the entire fiscal year.
** Compensation amount in ( ) is for K-IFRS audit, 20-F filing and SOX404 audit.
*** Compensation amount in ( ) is for US-GAAP audit, 20-F filing and SOX404 audit.
**** Compensation amount in ( ) is for US-GAAP audit and review and SOX404 audit.

B. Non-audit service

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won)

Fiscal Year

   Independent Auditor    Contract Date   

Detail

   Compensation

2010

   KPMG Samjong    May 6, 2010   

Agreed procedure regarding Company B

   106

15. Board of Directors

A. Independence of Directors

 

   

Outside director: Independent

 

   

Non-outside director: Not independent

 

   

Each of our outside directors meets the applicable independence standards set forth under the applicable laws and regulations. Each of our outside directors was nominated by the Outside Director Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, was approved by the board of directors and was appointed at the general meeting of shareholders. None of our directors has or had any business transaction or any related party transactions with us. Our outside directors are comprised of four persons including three who are members of our audit committee. Of the remaining outside directors, Dongwoo Chun is currently serving as Chairman of the Outside Director Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee. As of June 30, 2010, our non-outside directors were comprised of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer and a member who was nominated by LG Electronics.


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B. Members of the Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2010)

 

Name

  

Date of birth

  

Position

  

Business experience

  

First Elected

Young Soo Kwon

   February 6, 1957    Representative
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
   President and Chief Financial Officer of LG Electronics    January 1, 2007

James (Hoyoung) Jeong

   November 2, 1961    Director and Chief Financial Officer    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LG Electronics    January 1, 2008

Do Hyun Jung

   April 9, 1957    Director    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LG Electronics    March 12, 2010

Tae Sik Ahn

   March 21, 1956    Outside Director    Dean, College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Business, Seoul National University    March 12, 2010

Dongwoo Chun

   January 15, 1945    Outside Director    Outside Director of Pixelplus    March 23, 2005

Yoshihide Nakamura

   October 22, 1942    Outside Director    President of ULDAGE, Inc.    February 29, 2008

William Y. Kim

   June 6, 1956    Outside Director    Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP    February 29, 2008

C. Committees of the Board of Directors

Committees of the Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2010):

 

Committee

  

Composition

  

Member

Audit Committee    3 outside directors    Tae Sik Ahn, Yoshihide Nakamura, William Y. Kim
Outside Director Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee    1 non-outside director and 2 outside directors    Do Hyun Jung, Dongwoo Chun, William Y. Kim
Remuneration Committee    1 non-outside director and 2 outside directors    Do Hyun Jung, Dongwoo Chun, Tae Sik Ahn


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16. Information Regarding Shares

A. Total Number of Shares

 

  (1) Total number of shares authorized to be issued (as of June 30, 2010): 500,000,000 shares.

 

  (2) Total shares issued and outstanding (as of June 30, 2010): 357,815,700 shares.

B. Shareholder list

 

  (1) Largest shareholder and related parties:

 

     (Unit: share)  

Name

   Relationship    As of June 30, 2010  

LG Electronics

   Largest
Shareholder
   135,625,000

(37.9

  

%) 

Young Soo Kwon

   Related

Party

   13,000

(0.0

  

%) 

 

  (2) Shareholders who are known to us to own 5% or more of our shares as of June 30, 2010:

 

Beneficial Owner

   Number of Shares of Common Stock    Percentage  

LG Electronics

   135,625,000    37.9

Mirae Asset Asset Management

   27,775,225    7.76

National Pension Service

   18,034,737    5.04

17. Directors and Employees

A. Directors

 

  (1) Remuneration for directors in 2010 (H1)

 

     (Unit: In millions of Won)

Classification

   Amount
paid
    Approved
payment
amount at

shareholders
meeting
   Per capita
average

remuneration
paid****
  

Remarks

Directors who are executive officers

   1,453      8,500    726    —  

Directors nominated by LG Electronics**

   —           —      —  

Outside Directors

   118 ***       28    -Three of our outside directors are members of the audit committee.


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* Period: January 1, 2010 ~ June 30, 2010
* Amount paid is calculated on the basis of actually paid amount except accrued salary and severance benefits.
** Includes Simon (Shin Ik) Kang, who resigned on March 12, 2010.
*** Amount paid to outside directors includes remuneration for Ingoo Han, whose term expired on March 12, 2010.
**** Per capita average remuneration paid is calculated by dividing total amount paid by the average number of non-outside/outside directors for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 

  (2) Stock option

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our stock options as of June 30, 2010.

 

                    (Unit: Won, Stock)

Executive Officers (including
Former Officers)

   Grant Date    Exercise Period    Exercise
Price
   Number of
Granted
Options
   Number of
Exercised
Options
   Number of
Cancelled
Options*
   Number of
Exercisable
Options*
      From    To               

Ron H.Wirahadiraksa

   April 7, 2005    April 8, 2008    April 7, 2012    (Won) 44,050    100,000    0    50,000    50,000

Duke M. Koo

   April 7, 2005    April 8, 2008    April 7, 2012    (Won) 44,050    40,000    0    20,000    20,000

Sang Deog Yeo

   April 7, 2005    April 8, 2008    April 7, 2012    (Won) 44,050    40,000    0    20,000    20,000

Jae Geol Ju

   April 7, 2005    April 8, 2008    April 7, 2012    (Won) 44,050    40,000    0    20,000    20,000
                             

Total

               220,000       110,000    110,000
                             

 

* When the increase rate of our share price is the same or less than the increase rate of the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (“KOSPI”) over the three-year period following the grant date, only 50% of the initially granted shares are exercisable. Since the increase rate of our share price was lower than the increase rate of KOSPI during the period from April 7, 2005 to April 7, 2008, only 50% of the 220,000 initially granted shares are exercisable.


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B. Employees

As of June 30, 2010, we had 27,447 employees (excluding our executive officers). The total amount of salary paid to our employees for the six months ended June 30, 2010 based on cash payment (excluding welfare benefits and retirement expenses) was (Won)569,017 million. The following table provides details of our employees as of June 30, 2010:

 

                    (Unit: person, in millions of Won)
Details of Employees*    Total Salary in
2010 (H1)**
   Per Capita
Salary***
   Average
Service Year

Office
Worker

   Production
Worker
   Others    Total         
9,081    18,366    —      27,447    569,017    22.00    4.1

 

* Directors and executive officers have been excluded.
** Welfare benefits and retirement expenses have been excluded. Total welfare benefit provided to our employees for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was (Won)110,169 million and the per capita welfare benefit provided was (Won)4.3 million.
** Based on cash payment made in Korea.
** Includes incentive payments to employees who have transferred from our affiliated companies.
*** Per Capita Salary is calculated using the average number of employees (25,882) for the six months ended June 30, 2010.


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LG DISPLAY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

June 30, 2010

(With Independent Auditors’ Review Report Thereon)


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Independent Auditors’ Review Report

   1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

   3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

   5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   6

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

   8


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Independent Auditors’ Review Report

Based on a report originally issued in Korean

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

LG Display Co., Ltd.:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of LG Display Co., Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Group”) as of June 30, 2010, and the related condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010. Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these condensed financial statements. Our responsibility is to issue a report on these condensed consolidated interim financial statements based on our review. The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for each of the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2009, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, presented for comparative purposes, were not reviewed.

We conducted our review in accordance with the Review Standards for Semiannual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. These standards require that we plan and perform the review to obtain moderate assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. A review consists principally of inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data and, thus, provide less assurance than an audit. We have not performed an audit and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Based on our reviews, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements referred to above are not presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards.

We have audited the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2009, not accompanying this review report, prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea (not Korean International Financial Reporting Standards), and our report thereon, dated February 16, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion. In addition, we have reviewed the consolidated statements of income, changes in equity and cash flows for six-month period ended June 30, 2009, not accompanying this review report, prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea (not Korean International Financial Reporting Standards), in accordance with the Review Standards for Semiannual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea and our review report thereon, dated July 17, 2009, expressed that nothing had come to our attention that caused us to believe that the consolidated interim financial statements referred to above were not presented fairly in all material respects in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea.

As discussed in note 15 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Group is under investigations by Korea Fair Trade Commission in Korea, European Commission and antitrust authorities in other countries with respect to possible anti-competitive activities in the LCD industry. In addition, LG Display Co., Ltd. along with its subsidiaries has been named as defendants in a number of federal class actions in the United States and Canada and related individual lawsuits based on alleged antitrust violations concerning the sale of LCD panels, and LG Display Co., Ltd. and certain of its officers and directors have been named as defendants in a federal class action in the United States by shareholders of LG Display Co., Ltd. alleging violations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Group estimated and recognized losses related to these legal proceedings. However, actual losses are subject to change in the future based on new developments in each matter, or changes in circumstances, which could be materially different from those estimated and recognized by the Group.


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As discussed in note 2, the Group prepared the condensed interim financial statements in accordance with accounting policies management plans to adopt for its first annual financial statements in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards. The accounting policies applied for the interim financial statements may be changed by management as considered necessary in the course of preparation of its first annual financial statements in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards for the year ending December 31, 2010.

/s/ KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.

Seoul, Korea

July 23, 2010

 

This report is effective as of July 23, 2010, the review report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the review report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the review report should understand that there is a possibility that the above review report may have to be revised to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.


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LG DISPLAY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)

As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

 

(In millions of Won)    Note    2010     2009  

Assets

       

Cash and cash equivalents

   10    (Won) 1,111,620     817,982  

Deposits in banks

   10      2,100,000     2,500,000  

Trade accounts and notes receivable, net

   9, 10, 14, 17      3,593,672     2,950,245  

Other accounts receivable, net

   10, 17      236,929     128,459  

Other current financial assets

   10      —        2,737  

Inventories

   5      2,256,245     1,667,780  

Other current assets

        286,707     158,939  
                 

Total current assets

        9,585,173     8,226,142  

Investments in equity accounted investees

   6      295,467     282,450  

Other non-current financial assets

        69,806     145,970  

Deferred tax assets

   20      944,779     926,219  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   7, 18      11,432,295     9,596,497  

Intangible assets, net

   8, 18      421,600     352,393  

Other non-current assets

        192,852     173,806  
                 

Total non-current assets

        13,356,799     11,477,335  
                 

Total assets

      (Won) 22,941,972     19,703,477  
                 

Liabilities

       

Trade accounts and notes payable

   10, 17    (Won) 2,653,598     2,031,422  

Current financial liabilities

   9, 10      1,412,219     2,007,332  

Other accounts payable

   10, 17      3,027,481     1,596,135  

Accrued expenses

        427,410     335,491  

Income tax payable

        249,883     145,326  

Provisions

        361,832     327,364  

Other current liabilities

        45,258     52,001  
                 

Total current liabilities

        8,177,681     6,495,071  

Non-current financial liabilities

   9, 10      2,558,404     2,076,160  

Non-current provisions

        6,358     5,611  

Employee benefits

   13      70,934     84,297  

Long-term advance received

   14      701,974     583,800  

Other non-current liabilities

        342,707     418,789  
                 

Total non-current liabilities

        3,680,377     3,168,657  
                 

Total liabilities

        11,858,058     9,663,728  
                 

Equity

       

Share capital

   16      1,789,079     1,789,079  

Share premium

        2,251,113     2,251,113  

Reserves

   16      (48,554 )   (51,005 )

Retained earnings

        7,076,243     6,050,562  
                 

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company

     11,067,881     10,039,749  
                 

Non-controlling interest

        16,033     —     
                 

Total equity

        11,083,914     10,039,749  
                 

Total liabilities and equity

      (Won) 22,941,972     19,703,477  
                 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

 

(In millions of Won, except earnings per share)    Note    For the three-month periods
ended June 30
    For the six-month periods
ended June 30
 
          2010     2009     2010     2009  
                (Unreviewed)           (Unreviewed)  

Revenue

   17, 18    (Won) 6,454,196     4,772,369     (Won) 12,330,543     8,314,678  

Cost of sales

   5, 11, 17      (5,125,271 )   (4,192,770 )     (9,764,925 )   (7,842,484 )
                               

Gross profit

        1,328,925     579,599       2,565,618     472,194  

Other income

   11      512,207     484,446       747,664     970,561  

Selling expenses

   11, 12      (215,526 )   (155,787 )     (405,860 )   (297,076 )

Administrative expenses

   11, 12      (127,987 )   (75,115 )     (247,479 )   (138,903 )

Research and development expenses

   11      (167,736 )   (97,528 )     (304,386 )   (196,423 )

Other expenses

   11      (603,896 )   (383,528 )     (840,147 )   (775,546 )
                               

Results from operating activities

        725,987     352,087       1,515,410     34,807  
                               

Finance income

        99,185     183,140       137,109     141,017  

Finance costs

        (221,011 )   (103,572 )     (205,191 )   (235,516 )

Other non-operating loss, net

        (1,708 )   (261 )     (3,299 )   (356 )

Equity income(loss) on investments, net

        1,806     (2,841 )     1,962     591  
                               

Profit (loss) before income tax

        604,259     428,553       1,445,991     (59,457 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

   20      49,471     61,604       242,578     (79,773 )
                               

Profit for the period

        554,788     366,949       1,203,413     20,316  
                               

Other comprehensive income

           

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets

        (11,809 )   730       6,646     (4,792 )

Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit or loss

        —        —          —        2,534  

Defined benefit plan actuarial gain or loss

        159     (416 )     6     1,103  

Cumulative translation differences

        16,521     (5,638 )     (1,825 )   (12,776 )

Gain on sales of own shares of associate accounted for using the equity method

        1,039     —          1,039     —     

Income tax on other comprehensive income

        2,553     304       (2,798 )   809  
                               

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax

        8,463     (5,020 )     3,068     (13,122 )
                               

Total comprehensive income for the period

      (Won) 563,251     361,929     (Won) 1,206,481     7,194  
                               

Profit (loss) attributable to:

           

Owners of the Company

        555,517     366,949       1,204,583     20,316  

Non-controlling interest

        (729 )   —          (1,170 )   —     
                               

Profit for the period

      (Won) 554,788     366,949     (Won) 1,203,413     20,316  
                               

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

           

Owners of the Company

        562,853     361,929       1,207,040     7,194  

Non-controlling interest

        398     —          (559 )   —     
                               

Total comprehensive income for the period

      (Won) 563,251     361,929     (Won) 1,206,481     7,194  
                               

Earning per share

           

Basic earnings per share

   21    (Won) 1,553     1,026     (Won) 3,366     57  
                               

Diluted earnings per share

   21    (Won) 1,542     929     (Won) 3,277     57  
                               

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

 

(In millions of Won)    Share
capital
   Share
premium
   Gain on sales of
own shares of
associates
   Hedging
reserve
    Fair value
reserve
    Translation
reserve
    Retained
earnings
    Minority
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balances at January 1, 2009

   (Won) 1,789,079    2,251,113    —      (1,920 )   3,500     —        5,126,135     —        9,167,907  
                                                        

Total comprehensive income for the period

                     

Profit for the period

     —      —      —      —        —        —        20,316     —        20,316  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                     

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets, net of tax

     —      —      —      —        (3,706 )   —        —        —        (3,706 )

Net change in faur value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit or loss, net of tax

     —      —      —      1,920     —        —        —        —        1,920  

Defined benefit plan actuarial gain, net of tax

     —      —      —      —        —        —        1,103     —        1,103  

Cumulative translation differences

     —      —      —      —        —        (12,439 )   —        —        (12,439 )
                                                        

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     —      —      —      1,920     (3,706 )   (12,439 )   1,103     —        (13,122 )
                                                        

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

   (Won) —      —      —      1,920     (3,706 )   (12,439 )   21,419     —        7,194  
                                                        

Transaction with owners, recorded directly in equity

                     

Dividends to equity holders

     —      —      —      —        —        —        (178,908 )   —        (178,908 )
                                                        

Balances at June 30, 2009 (Unreviewed)

   (Won) 1,789,079    2,251,113    —      —        (206 )   (12,439 )   4,968,646     —        8,996,193  
                                                        

Balances at January 1, 2010

   (Won) 1,789,079    2,251,113    —      —        (14,636 )   (36,369 )   6,050,562     —        10,039,749  
                                                        

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

                     

Profit (loss) for the period

     —      —      —      —        —        —        1,204,583     (1,170 )   1,203,413  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                     

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets, net of tax

     —      —      —      —        4,654     —        —        —        4,654  

Defined benefit plan actuarial gain, net of tax

     —      —      —      —        —        —        6     —        6  

Cumulative translation differences

     —      —      —      —        —        (3,242 )   —        611     (2,631 )

Gain on sales of own shares of associates accounted for using the equity method

     —      —      1,039    —        —        —        —        —        1,039  
                                                        

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     —      —      1,039    —        4,654     (3,242 )   6     611     3,068  
                                                        

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

   (Won) —      —      1,039    —        4,654     (3,242 )   1,204,589     (559 )   1,206,481  
                                                        

Transaction with owners, recorded directly in equity

                     

Dividends to equity holders

     —      —      —      —        —        —        (178,908 )   —        (178,908 )

Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries

     —      —      —      —        —        —        —        16,592     16,592  
                                                        

Balances at June 30, 2010

   (Won) 1,789,079    2,251,113    1,039    —        (9,982 )   (39,611 )   7,076,243     16,033     11,083,914  
                                                        

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

 

(In millions of Won)    2010     (Unreviewed)
2009
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Profit for the period

   (Won) 1,203,413     20,316  

Adjustments for:

    

Income tax expense (benefit)

     242,578     (79,773 )

Depreciation

     1,261,495     1,251,954  

Amortization of intangible assets

     76,874     21,797  

Gain on foreign currency translation

     (165,873 )   (157,231 )

Loss on foreign currency translation

     221,121     81,178  

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

     (1,309 )   (373 )

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

     88     127  

Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment

     —        664  

Gain on sale of intangible assets

     —        (4 )

Finance income

     (95,436 )   (79,918 )

Finance costs

     167,894     167,358  

Equity income on investments, net

     (1,962 )   (591 )

Other income

     —        (67 )

Other expenses

     207,396     66,673  
              
     3,116,279     1,292,110  

Change in trade accounts and notes receivable

     (567,186 )   (1,029,003 )

Change in other accounts receivable

     1,848     (63,165 )

Change in other current assets

     (110,750 )   (61,362 )

Change in inventories

     (551,360 )   (213,864 )

Change in other non-current accounts receivable

     (386 )   (936 )

Change in other non-current assets

     (34,735 )   (20,957 )

Change in trade accounts and notes payable

     593,640     1,031,004  

Change in other accounts payable

     (116,450 )   (87,964 )

Change in accrued expenses

     91,207     29,329  

Change in other current liabilities

     (7,016 )   37,363  

Change in other non-current liabilities

     96,088     695,434  

Change in provisions

     (122,523 )   (32,123 )

Change in defined benefit obligation

     (71,054 )   (6,047 )
              

Cash generated from operating activities

     2,317,602     1,569,819  

Income tax paid

     (158,591 )   (317,153 )

Interest received

     62,773     137,789  

Interest paid

     (53,350 )   (67,971 )
              

Net cash from operating activities

   (Won) 2,168,434     1,322,484  
              

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows, Continued

(Unaudited)

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

 

(In millions of Won)    2010     (Unreviewed)
2009
 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Dividend received

   (Won) 729     557  

Proceeds from withdrawal of deposits in banks

     2,600,000     2,305,000  

Increase in deposits in banks

     (2,200,000 )   (1,550,000 )

Acquisition of investments in equity accounted investees

     (21,413 )   (24,297 )

Proceeds from disposal of investments in equity accounted investees

     20,530     —     

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     (1,579,740 )   (1,849,738 )

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     1,783     6,830  

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (81,075 )   (95,384 )

Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets

     —        5  

Proceeds from settlement of derivatives

     6,331     1,171  

Acquisition of other non-current financial assets

     (35,466 )   (1,935 )

Proceed from disposal of other non-current financial assets

     1,715     1,009  

Acquisition of LCD module business

     (204,181 )   —     

Others

     71     39  
              

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,490,716 )   (1,206,743 )
              

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     302,336     805,958  

Repayment of short-term borrowings

     (457,755 )   (601,068 )

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

     335,476     366,385  

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     (120,000 )   —     

Issuance of debentures

     780,753     —     

Repayment of debentures

     —        (200,000 )

Repayment of current portion of long-term debt

     (1,053,188 )   (281,883 )

Increase in minority interest

     16,592     —     

Payment of cash dividend

     (178,908 )   (178,908 )
              

Net cash used in financing activities

     (374,694 )   (89,516 )
              

Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     303,024     26,225  

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

     817,982     1,352,752  
              

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

     (9,386 )   (7,931 )
              

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

   (Won) 1,111,620     1,371,046  
              

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

June 30, 2010

(Unaudited)

1 Reporting Entity

(a) Description of the Controlling Company

LG Display Co., Ltd. (the “Controlling Company”) was incorporated in February 1985 under its original name of LG Soft, Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc. In 1998, LG Electronics Inc. and LG Semicon Co., Ltd. transferred their respective Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (“TFT-LCD”) related business to the Controlling Company. The main business of the Controlling Company and its subsidiaries is to manufacture and sell TFT-LCD panels. The Controlling Company is a stock company (“Jusikhoesa”) domiciled in the Republic of Korea with its address at 18th Floor West Tower, LG Twin Towers, 20 Yeouido-dong, Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, the Republic of Korea. In July 1999, LG Electronics Inc. and Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (“Philips”) entered into a joint venture agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Controlling Company changed its name to LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. However, on February 29, 2008, the Controlling Company changed its name to LG Display Co., Ltd. based upon the approval of shareholders at the general shareholders’ meeting on the same date as a result of the decrease in Philips’s share interest in the Controlling Company and the possibility of its business expansion to Organic Light Emitting Diode (“OLED”) and Flexible Display products. As of June 30, 2010, LG Electronics Inc. owns 37.9% (135,625,000 shares) of the Controlling Company’s common shares.

As of June 30, 2010, the Controlling Company has LCD Research & Development Center and TFT-LCD manufacturing plants in Paju and TFT-LCD manufacturing plants and OLED manufacturing plant in Gumi. The Controlling Company has overseas subsidiaries located in the United States of America, Europe and Asia.

The Controlling Company’s common stock is listed on the Korea Exchange under the identifying code 034220. As of June 30, 2010, 357,815,700 shares of common stock are outstanding. The Controlling Company’s common stock is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depository Shares (“ADSs”) under the symbol “LPL.” One ADS represents one-half of one share of common stock. As of June 30, 2010, 25,233,336 ADSs are outstanding.


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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

1 Reporting entity, Continued

 

(b) Consolidated Subsidiaries

 

(In millions)                          

Subsidiaries

   Percentage of
ownership
    Location    Date of
incorporation
  

Selling or

manufacturing

   Capital
stocks

LG Display America, Inc.

   100   California,

U.S.A.

   September 24, 1999    Sell TFT-LCD products    USD105

LG Display Japan Co., Ltd.

   100   Tokyo,
Japan
   October 12, 1999   

Sell TFT-LCD

products

   JPY95

LG Display Germany GmbH

   100   Dusseldorf,
Germany
   November 5, 1999    Sell TFT-LCD products    EUR1

LG Display Taiwan Co., Ltd.

   100   Taipei,
Taiwan
   April 12, 1999    Sell TFT-LCD products    NTD116

LG Display Nanjing Co., Ltd. (*)

   100   Nanjing,
China
   July 15, 2002    Manufacture and Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY2,047

LG Display Shanghai Co., Ltd.

   100   Shanghai,
China
   January 16, 2003    Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY4

LG Display Poland Sp. zo. o.

   80   Wroclaw,
Poland
   September 6, 2005    Manufacture and Sell TFT-LCD products    PLN511

LG Display Guangzhou Co., Ltd.

   90   Guangzhou,
China
   June 30, 2006    Manufacture and Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY992

LG Display Shenzhen Co., Ltd.

   100   Shenzhen,
China
   August 28, 2007    Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY4

LG Display Singapore Pte. Ltd.

   100   Singapore    January 12, 2009    Sell TFT-LCD products    SGD1.4

LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd. (*)

   100   Nanjing,
China
   May 16, 2003    Manufacture and Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY207

L&T Display Technology (Xiamen) Limited

   51   Xiamen,

China

   January 5, 2010    Manufacture LCD module and TV set    CNY82

L&T Display Technology (Fujian) Limited

   51   Fujian,

China

   January 5, 2010    Manufacture LCD monitor set    CNY116

LG Display Yantai Co., Ltd.

   100   Yantai,

China

   April 19, 2010    Manufacture and Sell TFT-LCD products    CNY273

 

(*) LG Display Nanjing Co., Ltd. will merge with LG Electronics (Nanjing) Plasma Co., Ltd. during the second half of 2010.


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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

1 Reporting entity, Continued

 

(c) Associates and Jointly Controlled Entities (equity method investees)

 

(In millions)                     

Associates and jointly controlled entities

   Percentage
of ownership
    Date of
incorporation
  

Selling or

manufacturing

   Carrying
amount

Suzhou Raken Technology Ltd.

   51   October, 2008    Manufacture and sell LCD modules and LCD TV set    100,891

Guangzhou New Vision Technology Research and Development Limited

   50   July, 2008    R&D on design of LCD modules and LCD TV set    3,939

Global OLED Technology LLC

   33   December, 2009    Managing and utilizing OLED patents    52,955

Paju Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

   40   January, 2005    Manufacture electric glass for flat-panel display    40,816

TLI Inc.

   13   October, 1998    Manufacture and sell semiconductor parts    15,957

AVACO Co., Ltd.

   20   January, 2001    Manufacture and sell equipment for flat-panel display    7,209

New Optics LTD.

   42   August, 2005    Manufacture back light parts for TFT-LCD    17,485

LIG ADP Co., Ltd. (formerly, ADP Engineering Co., Ltd.)

   13   January, 2001    Develop and manufacture the equipment for flat-panel display    3,957

WooRee LED Co., Ltd.

   30   June, 2008    Manufacture LED back light unit packages    12,196

Dynamic Solar Design Co., Ltd.

   40   April, 2009    Manufacture and sell solar battery and flat-panel display    5,874

RPO, Inc.

   26   November, 2005    Develop Digital Waveguide Touch technology    13,170

LB Gemini New Growth Fund No. 16

   31   December, 2009    Invest in small and middle sized companies and to benefit from M&A opportunities    8,008

Can Yang Investments Limited

   18   January, 2010    Develop and manufacture and sell TFT-OLED    13,010


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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

2 Basis of Presenting Financial Statements

(a) Statement of Compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRSs”). LG Display Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”) determined to adopt the K-IFRSs for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2010. The Group’s transition date to K-IFRSs from its previous GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) is January 1, 2009.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with K-IFRS No. 1034, Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and the comparative financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 were prepared applying the accounting policies adopted by the Group as described below. The condensed consolidated financial statement as of the transition date was also prepared using the same accounting policies. An explanation of how the transition to K-IFRSs has affected the reported financial position of the Group as of January 1 and December 31, 2009, and financial performance of the Group for the year ended December 31, 2009 is provided in note 23.

The Controlling Company prepared the condensed interim financial statements in accordance with accounting policies management plans to adopt for its first annual financial statements in accordance with K-IFRSs. The accounting policies applied for the interim financial statements may be changed by management as considered necessary in the course of preparation of its first annual financial statements in accordance with K-IFRSs for the year ending December 31, 2010.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2010.

(b) Basis of Measurement

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position:

 

   

derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value

 

   

financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value

 

   

available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value

 

   

liabilities for cash-settled share-based payment arrangements are measured at fair value

 

   

liabilities for defined benefit plans are recognized at the net total of present value of defined benefit obligation less the fair value of plan assets


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(c) Functional and Presentation Currency

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Korean Won, which is the Controlling Company’s functional currency. All amounts in Korean Won are in millions unless otherwise stated.

(d) Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with K-IFRSs requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements is included in the following notes:

 

   

Classification of financial instruments (note 3.(d))

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment within the next 12 months is included in the following notes:

 

   

Recognition and measurement of provision (note 3.(j))

 

   

Measurement of defined benefit obligations (note 13)

3 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the Group in preparation of its condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

(a) Consolidation

(i) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are those entities controlled by the Controlling Company or its subsidiaries where control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefit from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Each item of profits and losses and other reserves attribute to the owners of the parent and non-controlling interests.


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(a) Consolidation, Continued

 

(ii) Associates and jointly controlled entities (equity method investees)

Associates are those entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control, over the financial and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds between 20 and 50 percent of the voting power of another entity.

A jointly controlled entity is an entity that the Group has joint control over and whose activities are established by a contractual arrangement and exists only when the strategic financial and operating decisions relating to the activity require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

Investments in associates and jointly controlled entities are initially recognized at cost and accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The carrying amount of investments in associates and jointly controlled entities is increased or decreased to recognize the Group’s share of the profits or loss and changes in the Group’s proportionate interest of the investee after the date of acquisition. Distributions received from an investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group and associates and jointly controlled entities are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the associates and jointly controlled entities. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

The financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

When the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount of that interest, including any long-term investments, is reduced to nil, and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has an obligation or has made payments on behalf of the investee.

(iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Intra-group balances and transactions, including income, expenses and unrealized gain or loss, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Intra-group losses are recognized as expense if intra-group losses indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.


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(b) Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Group entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognized in profit or loss, except for differences arising on available-for-sale equity instruments and a financial asset and liability designated as a cash flow hedge, which are recognized in other comprehensive income. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at rates different from those at which they were translated on initial recognition during the period or previous financial statements shall be recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

If the presentation currency of the Group is different from a foreign operation’s functional currency, the financial position and financial performance of the foreign operation are translated into the presentation currency using the following methods:

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, whose functional currency is not the currency of a hyperinflationary economy, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to functional currency at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to functional currency at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the relevant amount in the comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss as part of the profit or loss on disposal.

Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition of that foreign operation is treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation. Thus they are expressed in the functional currency of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

(c) Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories is based on the weighted-average method, and includes expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories, production or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on the actual capacity of production facilities. However the normal capacity is used for allocation of fixed production overhead if the actual level of production is lower than the normal capacity.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated selling expenses.


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(d) Financial Instruments

(i) Non-derivative financial assets

The Group initially recognizes loans and receivables and deposits on that date they are originated. All other financial assets, including financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, are recognized in the statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognized as a separate asset or liability. If a transfer does not result in derecognition because the Group has retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the transferred asset, the Group continues to recognize the transferred asset and recognizes a financial liability for the consideration received. In subsequent periods, the Group recognizes any income on the transferred assets and any expense incurred on the financial liability.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

The Group has the following non-derivative financial assets: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables and available-for-sales financial assets.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

A financial asset is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading or is designated as such upon initial recognition. If a contract contains one or more embedded derivatives, the Group designates the entire hybrid (combined) contract as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss unless: the embedded derivative(s) does not significantly modify the cash flows that otherwise would be required by the contract; or it is clear with little or no analysis when a similar hybrid (combined) instrument is first considered that separation of the embedded derivative(s) is prohibited. Upon initial recognition, attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in profit or loss.


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(d) Financial Instruments, Continued

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

If the Group has non-derivative debt securities with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity and the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity, then such financial assets are classified as held-to-maturity. When held-to-maturity financial assets are recognized initially, the Group measures it at its fair value plus, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Subsequent to initial recognition held-to-maturity financial assets are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Any sale or reclassification of a more than an insignificant amount of held-to-maturity investment not close to their maturity would result in the reclassification of all held-to-maturity investments as available-for-sale, and prevent the Group from classifying any financial assets as held-to-maturity for the current and the following two financial years.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and short-term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash. They are stated at face value, which approximates fair value.

Deposits in banks

Deposits in banks are those with maturity of more than three month and less than one year and are held for cash management purposes.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. When loans and receivables are recognized initially, the Group measures it at its fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Loans and receivables comprise trade accounts and notes receivable and other accounts receivable.

Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or that are not classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity financial assets or loans or receivables. The Group’s investments in equity securities and certain debt securities are classified as available-for-sale financial assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses and foreign currency differences on available-for-sale equity instruments, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented within equity in the fair value reserve. When an investment is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss in other comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss.

Investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity instruments are measured at cost.


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(d) Financial Instruments, Continued

 

(ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities

The Group initially recognizes debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. The Group classifies liabilities into two categories in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability: financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and other financial liabilities.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading or designated as such upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. After initial recognition, financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in profit or loss. Upon initial recognition, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. As of June 30, 2010, financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss of the Group consist of convertible bonds.

Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial liabilities classified as fair value through profit or loss are classified as other financial liabilities and measured initially at fair value minus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue. Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. As of June 30, 2010, non-derivative financial liabilities comprise borrowings, bonds and others.

The Group derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expired.

(iii) Ordinary share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of tax effects. Capital contributed in excess of par value upon issuance of common stocks is classified as share premium within equity.


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(d) Financial Instruments, Continued

 

(iv) Derivative financial instruments, including hedge accounting

The Group holds forward exchange contract, interest rate swap, currency swap and other derivative contracts to manage interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in profit or loss except in the case where the derivatives are designated as cash flow hedge and the hedge is determined to be an effective hedge.

The Group designated derivatives as hedging items to hedge the risk of changes in the fair value of assets, liabilities or firm commitments (a fair value hedge) and foreign currency risk of highly probable forecast transactions or firm commitments (a cash flow hedge).

On initial designation of the hedge, the Group formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument(s) and hedged item(s), including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Group makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging instruments are expected to be “highly effective” in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items during the period for which the hedge is designated, and whether the actual results of each hedge are within a range of 80-125 percent. For a cash flow hedge of a forecast transaction, the transaction should be highly probable to occur and should present an exposure to variations in cash flows that could ultimately affect reported net income.

Cash flow hedges

When a derivative is designated as the hedging instrument in a hedge of the variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction that could affect profit or loss, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented in the hedging reserve in equity. The amount recognized in other comprehensive income is removed and included in profit or loss in the same period as the hedged cash flows affect profit or loss under the same line item in the statement of comprehensive income as the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated, exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income and presented in the hedging reserve in equity remains there until the forecast transaction affects profit or loss. When the hedged item is a non-financial asset, the amount recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred to the carrying amount of the asset when the asset is recognized. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the balance in other comprehensive income is recognized immediately in profit or loss. In other cases the amount recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss in the same period that the hedged item affects profit or loss.


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(d) Financial Instruments, Continued

 

Embedded derivative

Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Changes in the fair value of separable embedded derivatives are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

(e) Property, Plant and Equipment

(i) Recognition and measurement

Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes an expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labor, any costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located and borrowing costs on qualifying assets.

The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an item of property, plant and equipment shall be determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the item and recognized in other income and expenses.

(ii) Subsequent costs

Subsequent expenditure on an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as part of its cost only if it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

(iii) Depreciation

Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis method, reflecting the pattern in which the asset’s future economic benefits are expected to be consumed by the Group. The residual value of property, plant and equipment is zero. Land is not depreciated.

Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

 

     Useful lives (years)

Buildings and structures

   20, 40

Machinery

   4

Furniture and fixtures

   3~5

Equipment, tools, vehicle

   3~5, 12

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate. The changes are accounted for as changes in accounting estimates.


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(f) Borrowing Costs

The Group capitalizes borrowing costs, which includes exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs, directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset as part of the cost of that asset. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. To the extent that the Group borrows funds specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset, the Group determines the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization as the actual borrowing costs incurred on that borrowing during the period less any investment income on the temporary investment of those borrowings. The Group immediately recognizes other borrowing costs as an expense.

(g) Government Grants

In case there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to a government grant, the government grant is recognized as follows:

Grants related to the purchase or construction of assets

A government grant related to the purchase or construction of assets is deducted in calculating the carrying amount of the asset. The grant is recognized in profit or loss over the life of a depreciable asset as a reduced depreciation expense.

Grants for compensating the Group’s expenses incurred

Grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognized in profit or loss as other income on a systematic basis in the same periods in which the expenses are recognized.

Other government grants

A government grant that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs shall be recognized as income of the period in which it becomes receivable.

(h) Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. Subsequently, intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

(i) Goodwill

Goodwill arising upon the business combinations is recognized at the excess of the acquisition cost of investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any deficit is a bargain purchase that is recognized in profit or loss. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.


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(h) Intangible Assets, Continued

 

(ii) Research and development

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

Development activities involve a plan or design of the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only if the Group can demonstrate all of the following:

 

   

the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale,

 

   

its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it,

 

   

its ability to use or sell the intangible asset,

 

   

how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits. Among other things, the Group can demonstrate the existence of a market for the output of the intangible asset or the intangible asset itself or, if it is to be used internally, the usefulness of the intangible asset,

 

   

the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset, and

 

   

its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

The expenditure capitalized includes the cost of materials, direct labor, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and borrowing costs on qualifying assets.

(iii) Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets include intellectual property rights, software, customer relationship, technology, membership and others.

(iii) Subsequent costs

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific intangible asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.


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(h) Intangible Assets, Continued

 

(iv) Amortization

Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, other than goodwill, from the date that they are available for use. The residual value of intangible assets is zero. However, as there are no foreseeable limits to the periods over which country club membership and golf club membership are expected to be available for use, these intangible assets are regarded as having indefinite useful lives and not amortized.

 

     Estimated useful lives (years)

Intellectual property rights

   5, 10

Rights to use electricity, water and gas supply facilities

   10

Software

   4

Customer relationship

   7

Technology

   10

Development costs

   (*)

Condominium and golf club membership

   Not amortized

 

(*) Capitalized development costs are amortized over the useful life considering the life cycle of the developed products.

Amortization periods and the amortization methods for intangible assets with finite useful lives are reviewed at each financial year-end. The useful lives of intangible assets that are not being amortized are reviewed each period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support indefinite useful life assessments for those assets. If appropriate, the changes are accounted for as changes in accounting estimates.

(i) Impairment

(i) Financial assets

A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.

Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired can include default or delinquency in interest or principal payments by an issuer or a debtor, for economic reasons relating to the borrower’s financial difficulty, granting to the borrower a concession that the Group would not otherwise consider, or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset. In addition, for an investment in an equity security, objective evidence of impairment includes significant financial difficulty of the issuer and a significant or prolonged decline in its fair value below its cost.

 


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(i) Impairment, Continued

 

(i) Financial assets, Continued

 

The Group considers evidence of impairment for receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities at both a specific asset and collective level. All individually significant receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities are assessed for specific impairment. All individually significant receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has been incurred but not yet identified. Receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by grouping together receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities with similar risk characteristics.

In assessing collective impairment the Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends.

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on financial assets carried at amortized cost or cost, the amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables.

The amount of the impairment loss on financial assets including equity securities carried at cost is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment losses are not reversed.

When a decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale financial asset has been recognized in other comprehensive income the amount of the cumulative loss that is reclassified from equity to profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost and current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in profit or loss.

In a subsequent period, for the financial assets recorded at fair value, if the fair value increases and the increase can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. The amount of the reversal in financial assets carried at amortized cost and a debt instrument classified as available for sale is recognized in profit or loss. However, impairment loss recognized for an investment in an equity instrument classified as available-for-sale is reversed through other comprehensive income.


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(i) Impairment, Continued

 

(ii) Non-financial assets

The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than assets arising from employee benefits, inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives or that are not yet available for use, irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated each year at the same time.

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit, or CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Fair value less costs to sell is based on the best information available to reflect the amount that the Group could obtain from the disposal of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, after deducting the costs of disposal.

The Group’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs.

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed.


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3 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

 

(j) Provision

A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

The risks and uncertainties that inevitably surround events and circumstances are taken into account in reaching the best estimate of a provision. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined at the present value of the expected future cash flows. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost

Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.

The Group recognizes a liability for warranty obligations based on the estimated costs expected to be incurred under its basic limited warranty. This warranty covers defective products and is normally applicable for eighteen months from the date of purchase. These liabilities are accrued when product revenues are recognized. Warranty costs primarily include raw materials and labor costs. Factors that affect the Group’s warranty liability include historical and anticipated rate of warranty claims on those repairs and cost per claim to satisfy the Group’s warranty obligation. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, management periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Accrued warranty obligations are included in the current and non-current provisions.

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and penalties and other sources, are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment and/or remediation can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

(k) Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term employee benefit

Short-term employee benefits that are due to be settled within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognized in profit or loss on an undiscounted basis. The expected cost of profit-sharing and bonus plans are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to make payments as a result of past events and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit

The Group’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than pension plans is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods.

 


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(k) Employee Benefits, Continued

 

(iii) Defined contribution plan

A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an employee benefit expense in profit or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees.

(iv) Defined benefit plan

A defined benefit plan is a post-employment benefit plan other than defined contribution plan. The Group’s net obligation in respect of its defined benefit plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value. The fair value of any plan assets is deducted.

The calculation is performed annually by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations and that are denominated in the same currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid. The Group recognizes all actuarial gains and losses arising from defined benefit plans in retained earnings immediately.

(v) Share-based payment transactions

The fair value of the amount payable to employees in respect of share appreciation rights, which are settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period that the employees unconditionally becomes entitled to payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date and at settlement date. Any changes in the fair value of the liability are recognized as personnel expense in profit or loss.


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(l) Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods in the course of ordinary activities is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates and other cash incentives paid to customers. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence exists, that the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, generally on delivery and acceptance at the customers’ premises, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. If it is probable that discounts will be granted and the amount can be measured reliably, then the discount is recognized as a reduction of revenue as the sales are recognized. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

(m) Operating Segments

An operating segment is a component of the Group that: 1) engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with other components of the group, 2) whose operating results are reviewed regularly by the Group’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in order to allocate resources and assess its performance, and 3) for which discrete financial information is available. Management has determined that the CODM of the Group is the Board of Directors. The CODM does not receive and therefore does not review discrete financial information for any component of the Group. Consequently, no operating segment information is included in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Entity wide disclosures of geographic and product revenue information are provided in note 18 to these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

(n) Finance Income and Finance Costs

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested (including available-for-sale financial assets), dividend income, gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, and gains on hedging instruments that are recognized in profit or loss. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized in profit or loss on the date that the Group’s right to receive payment is established.

Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, impairment losses recognized on financial assets, and losses on hedging instruments that are recognized in profit or loss. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost of that asset.

Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than functional currencies are presented separately when they are related to investing and financing activities.


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(o) Income Tax

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.

(i) Current tax

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. The taxable profit is different from the accounting profit for the period since the taxable profit is calculated excluding the temporary differences, which will be taxable or deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss) of future periods, and non-taxable or non-deductible items from the accounting profit.

(ii) Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized, using the liability method, in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. However, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.

The Group recognizes a deferred tax liability for all taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates, and interests in joint ventures, except to the extent that the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that, it is probable that the differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilized.

Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

An entity offsets deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities if, and only if the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.


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(p) Earnings Per Share

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Controlling Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise convertible bonds.

(q) New Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Adopted

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the Group beginning on or after January 1, 2011, but the Group has not early adopted them. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of applying these standards and interpretations on its financial position and results of operations.

(i) K-IFRS 1109, ‘Financial Instruments’

This standard introduces certain new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets. K-IFRS 1109 divides all financial assets that are currently in the scope of K-IFRS 1039 into two classifications, those measured at amortized cost and those measured at fair value. The standard along with proposed expansion of K-IFRS 1109 for classifying and measuring financial liabilities, de-recognition of financial instruments, impairment, and hedge accounting will be applicable from the year 2013, although entities are permitted to adopt earlier. The Group is evaluating the impact that this new standard will have on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

(ii) Revised K-IFRS 1024, ‘Related Parties Disclosures’

The revised standard simplifies the definition of a related party, clarifying its intended meaning and eliminating inconsistencies from the definition. The Group will apply K-IFRS 1024 (revised) retrospectively from January 1, 2011. The Group is evaluating the impact that this new standard will have on the Group’s consolidated financial statements, if any.

4 Determination of Fair Values

A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.

(a) Current Assets and Liabilities

The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.


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(b) Trade Receivables and Other Receivables

The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. This fair value is determined for disclosure purposes. The carrying amounts of short-term receivables approximate fair value.

(c) Investments in Equity and Debt Securities

The fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) and available-for-sale financial assets in market is determined by reference to their quoted closing bid price at the reporting date. The fair value of non-marketable securities is determined using valuation methods.

(d) Derivatives

For forward contracts, if a listed market price is not available, fair value is estimated by discounting the difference between the contractual forward price and the current forward price for the residual maturity of the contract using a risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds).

The fair value of interest rate swaps is estimated by discounting estimated future cash flows based on the terms and maturity of each contract by LIBOR and forward interest rates for the same terms at the measurement date.

Fair values reflect the credit risk of the instrument and include adjustments to take account of the credit risk of the Group entity and counterparty when appropriate.

(e) Non-derivative Financial Liabilities

The fair value of financial liabilities at FVTPL is determined by reference to their quoted closing price at the reporting date. Fair value, which is determined for disclosure purposes, except for the liabilities at FVTPL, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date.

(f) Share-based Payment Transactions

The fair value of the employee share appreciation rights is measured using the Black-Scholes formula. Measurement inputs include share price on measurement date, exercise price of the instrument, expected volatility (based on weighted average historic volatility adjusted for changes expected due to publicly available information), weighted average expected life of the instruments (based on historical experience and general option holder behavior), expected dividends, and the risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds). Service and non-market performance conditions attached to the transactions are not taken into account in determining fair value.

 


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(g) Assets Acquired in a Business Combination

(i) Inventories

The fair value of inventories acquired in a business combination is determined based on the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and sale, and a reasonable profit margin based on the effort required to complete and sell the inventories.

(ii) Property, Plant and Equipment

The fair value of property, plant and equipment recognized as a result of a business combination is based on market values.

(iii) Intangible Assets

The fair value of customer relationships acquired in a business combination is determined using the multi-period excess earnings method, whereby the subject asset is valued after deducting a fair return on all other assets that are part of creating the related cash flows. The fair value of technology acquired in a business combination is based on the discounted estimated royalty payments that have been avoided as a result of the patent or trademark being owned.

5 Inventories

Inventories as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Won)    2010    2009

Finished goods

   (Won) 1,027,013    763,181

Work-in-process

     641,830    544,071

Raw materials

     445,187    228,631

Supplies

     142,215    131,897
           
   (Won) 2,256,245    1,667,780
           

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, inventories recognized as cost of sales amounted to (Won)9,764,925 million and valuation loss on inventories and reversal of valuation loss on inventories, which was included in cost of sales amounted to (Won)6,229 million and (Won)3,598 million respectively.


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6 Investments in Equity Accounted Investees

In February 2010, the Controlling Company acquired additional 1,000,000 common shares (5.35%) of New Optics Ltd. at (Won)2,500 million.

The Controlling Company joined the LB Gemini New Growth Fund No.16 as a member in a limited partnership and the Controlling Company paid (Won)6,480 million for the additional investment in May 2010. As of June 30, 2010, the Controlling Company acquired 30.6% equity interest in LB Gemini New Growth Fund No.16 and the agreed total investment amount is (Won)30,000 million.

In January 2010, the Controlling Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation and several other investors. Accordingly, Can Yang Investments Limited is incorporated in order for the Group to secure a stable supply of LED chip solutions. The Controlling Company acquired 10,800,000 shares (18%) of the joint venture at (Won)12,433 million and has the right to assign a director in the board of directors of the joint venture. Accordingly, the investment in Can Yang Investments Limited has been accounted for using the equity method.

In June 2010, the Controlling Company sold a part of its share interest in Global OLED Technology for (Won)20,530 million, accordingly, the percentage of the Controlling Company’s ownership was reduced from 49% to 33%.

7 Property, Plant and Equipment

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Group purchased property, plant and equipment at (Won)3,081,066 million and (Won)1,393,781million, respectively. The capitalized borrowing costs and capitalization rate are (Won)19,906 million and 5.44% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, respectively. Also for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Group disposed property, plant and equipment with carrying amounts of (Won)562 million and (Won)6,584 million, respectively. The Group recognized (Won)1,309 million and (Won)88 million as gain and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, respectively, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 (gain and loss in 2009: (Won)373 million and (Won)127 million, respectively).

8 Intangible Assets

The Group capitalizes the expenses related to development activities, such as expense incurred on designing, manufacturing and testing of products that are ultimately selected for production. The balances of capitalized development costs as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are (Won)75,561 million and (Won)80,454 million, respectively.


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9 Financial Liabilities

Details of loans and borrowings included in financial liabilities are presented below:

(a) Short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Won, USD, JPY and CNY)

Lender

  

Annual

interest rate(*)

   2010    2009

Korea Development Bank and others

   LIBOR+0.65~0.75%    (Won) 142,844      229,787

China Communication Bank and others

  

90% of the Basic Rate published by the People’s Bank of China, 6ML+0.5~2.0%,

3ML+1.2~1.8%

     144,291      —  

Mizuho Bank

   TIBOR+0.45%      16,811      —  

Shinhan Bank and others

   3ML+1.8%      95,519      189,423

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

   6ML+1.4%      68,228      63,141

Shinhan Bank and others

   6ML+0.9      130,475      220,140

Korea Exchange Bank

   6ML+1.18%      —        34,027

Other related party

   1.15%      32,789      34,395
                

Foreign currency equivalent

      USD 238    USD 245
      JPY 24,800    JPY 38,383
      CNY 28      —  
                
      (Won) 630,957      770,913
                

 

(*) ML and TIBOR represents Month LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rates) and Tokyo Inter-Bank Offered Rates.

The amount of current and outstanding trade accounts and notes receivable, arising from export sales to the Controlling Company’s subsidiaries, sold to financial institutions by the Controlling Company is USD95 million and JPY2,006 million ((Won)142,844 million) as of June 30, 2010. The proceeds from the sale of these accounts receivable current and outstanding are recorded as short-term borrowings. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the Group has recognized (Won)475 million as interest expense in relation to the short-term borrowings resulting from the sale of accounts receivable.

 


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(b) Local currency long-term debt as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 

(In millions of Won)

Lender

  

Annual

interest rate(*)

   2010     2009  

Local currency loans

       

Shinhan Bank

  

3-year Korean Treasury

Bond rate less 1.25%

   (Won) 17,779      18,380   

Korea Development Bank

   KDBBIR+0.77%      —        7,500   

Korea Development Bank

   KDBBIR+3.29%      —        120,000   

Woori Bank

   5.43%      200,000      200,000   

Woori Bank

  

3-year Korean Treasury

Bond rate less 1.25%

     3,914      3,914   

Less current portion of long-term debt

        (203,669   (9,872
                 
      (Won) 18,024      339,922   
                 

 

(*) KDBBIR represents Korea Development Bank Benchmark Interest Rates.

(c) Foreign currency long-term debt as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 

(In millions of Won USD, CNY and EUR)

Lender

  

Annual

interest rate

   2010     2009  

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and others

  

6ML+0.68%, 6ML+0.5%,

3M EURIBOR+0.6%,

90%~95% of the Basic

Rate published by the

People’s Bank of China

   (Won) 197,183        249,034   

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

   6ML+0.69%~1.78      101,665        58,380   

Korea Development Bank

   3ML+0.66%      169,442        163,464   

Kookmin Bank and others

   3ML+0.35~0.53%      484,120        467,040   
   6ML+0.41%      242,060        233,520   

Sumitomo Bank Ltd.

   3ML+1.80%      302,575        —     
                   

Foreign currency equivalent

      USD 1,124      USD 875   
      CNY 275      CNY 194   
      EUR 59      EUR 70   
                   

Less current portion of long-term debt

        (358,589     (133,259
                   
      (Won) 1,138,456        1,038,179   
                   


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(d) Details of debentures issued by the Group as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Won and USD)

   Maturity    Annual
interest rate
  2010     2009  

Local currency debentures(*)

         

Publicly issued debentures

   November
2012~

June 2015

   4.89~5.89%   (Won) 900,000        890,000   

Privately issued debentures

   May 2011    5.30%     200,000        200,000   

Less discount on debentures

          (3,316     (2,276

Less current portion of debentures

          (200,000     (389,665
                     
        (Won) 896,684        698,059   
                     

Foreign currency debentures(*)

         

Floating rate note

   April 2013    3ML+1.80%   (Won) 423,605        —     
                     

Foreign currency equivalent

        USD 350        —     
                     

Less discount on debentures

          (7,265     —     
                     
        (Won) 416,340        —     
               

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

         

Convertible bonds

   April 2012    Zero
coupon
  (Won) 88,899        699,861   
                     

Foreign currency equivalent

        USD 73      USD 599   
                     

Less current portion of convertible bonds

          —          (699,861
                     
        (Won) 88,899        —     
                     
        (Won) 1,401,923        698,059   
                     

 

(*) Principal of the local currency debentures is to be repaid at maturity and interests are paid quarterly. The Group redeemed local currency debentures with their face value amounting to (Won)390,000 million and issued new publicly issued debentures and privately issued debentures amounting to (Won)400,000 million and USD350 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010.


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(e) Terms and conditions of the convertible bonds are as follows:

 

     Terms and Conditions

Issue date

   April 18, 2007

Maturity date

   April 18, 2012

Conversion period

   April 19, 2008~April 3, 2012

Coupon interest rate

   0%

Conversion price (in Won) per share

   (Won)48,075

The Group designated foreign currency denominated convertible bonds as financial liabilities at fair value through profits or loss at transition date to K-IFRSs from its previous GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and recognizes the convertible bonds at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

The bonds will be repaid at 116.77% of the principal amount at maturity unless the bonds are converted. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, 88% of put options attached to the convertible bonds amounting to USD 484million were exercised and the Group repaid USD 531 million for the convertible bonds at 109.75% of the principal amount. Put options not exercised were expired.

The Group measured them at their fair value using the market quotes available at Bloomberg and it was assumed that the remaining convertible bonds will be repaid in full at maturity and they were reclassified as non-current liabilities.

The Group is entitled to exercise a call option after three years from the date of issue at the amount of the principal and interest, calculated at 3.125% of the annual yield to maturity, from the issue date to the repayment date. The call option can be exercised only when the market price of the common shares on each of 20 trading days in 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date upon which notice of such redemption is published exceeds at least 130% of the conversion price. In addition, in the event that at least 90% of the initial principal amount of the bonds has been redeemed, converted, or purchased and cancelled, the remaining bonds may also be redeemed, at the Group’s option, at the amount of the principal and interest (3.125% per annum) from the date of issue to the repayment date prior to their maturity.

Based on the terms and conditions of the bond, the conversion price was decreased from (Won)48,251 to (Won)48,075 per share due to the Controlling Company’s declaration of cash dividends of (Won)500 per share for the year ended December 31, 2009.


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As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the number of common shares to be issued if the outstanding convertible bonds are fully converted is as follows:

 

(In Won and share)

   2010    2009

Convertible bond amount (*)

   (Won) 61,617,600,000    513,480,000,000

Conversion price

   (Won) 48,075    48,251

Common shares to be issued

     1,281,697    10,641,851

 

(*) The exchange rate for the conversion is fixed at (Won)933.6 to USD1. The face value of the convertible bonds amounted to USD66 million and USD550 million as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

(f) Aggregate maturities of the Group’s financial liabilities as of June 30, 2010 are as follows:

 

(In millions of Won)

Period

   Local currency
long-term loans
   Foreign currency
long term loans
   Local
currency
debentures
   Foreign
currency
debentures
   Total

Within 1 year

   (Won) 203,669    358,589    200,000    —      762,258

1~5 year

     16,458    1,138,456    1,313,024    88,899    2,556,837

Thereafter

     1,566    —      —      —      1,566
                          
   (Won) 221,693    1,497,045    1,513,024    88,899    3,320,661
                          

10 Risk Management

(a) Financial risk management

The Group is exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks. The Group identifies, analyzes such risks, and controls are implemented under risk management system to monitor and manage these risks at under a threshold level.

(i) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from cus