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MagnaChip Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

– Revenue of $204 Million up 8% Sequentially and 5% Year-over-Year
– Power Solutions Revenue Grew 16% Sequentially and 97% Year-over-Year
– Gross Profit Expands 240 Basis Points Sequentially
– GAAP Net Income $32 Million or $0.78 Per Diluted Share

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $203.7 million, an 8.4% increase compared to $187.9 million for the first quarter of 2011, and a 4.6% increase compared to $194.7 million for the second quarter of 2010.

Gross profit was $66.2 million or 32.5%, as a percent of revenue, for the second quarter of 2011. This compares to gross profit of $56.5 million or 30.1% for the first quarter of 2011 and $64.5 million or 33.1% for the second quarter of 2010.

“I am very pleased that revenue for our three business segments grew during the quarter and that gross profit expanded as a result of strong execution by our sales and manufacturing organizations,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Not only did our Power Solutions segment grow 16 percent sequentially, but our Display Solutions segment posted double-digit revenue growth this quarter as well. Additionally, our Foundry business was up 5% over the March quarter despite overall market softness as reported by several foundry providers. I am very encouraged by the traction of our new products, which has increased the design-win activity for both our Power Segment and Foundry Services. This better positions us strategically for growth in the coming years.”

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the second quarter of 2011 totaled $31.6 million or $0.78 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $22.5 million or $0.57 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011 and a net loss of $30.7 million or $0.81 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2010.

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the second quarter of 2011 totaled $22.5 million or $0.56 per diluted share compared to $15.7 million or $0.40 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011 and $25.7 million or $0.68 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2010.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a more meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s business and operations. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments) totaled $177.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2011, a decrease of $16.4 million from the end of the prior quarter due to a cash payment of $38.2 million related to the $35 million repurchase of senior notes during the quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $48.3 million for the second quarter of 2011.

Revenue by Segment

In thousands of US dollars                                                 Three Months Ended

Second Quarter and Recent Company Highlights

Reduced the Company’s Outstanding Senior Notes from $250M to $215M by Repurchasing and Retiring $35M of Principal.
Began Wafer Production for ELMOS’ 0.35um Automotive Semiconductor Products.
Delivered Working Samples of an LED Lighting Product targeted for the Fast Growing LED Market.
Developed a High Voltage IGBT Power Module for Industrial and Consumer Appliance Applications.

Non-GAAP Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges related to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense, restructuring and impairment activities, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, special expense for the IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. Adjusted net income (loss) excludes charges related to restructuring and impairment, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets associated with continuing operations, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, special expense for the IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements below.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest ranges of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit https://www.magnachip.com/. Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip Semiconductor’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this release regarding MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include statements about our ability to capitalize on improving market dynamics and future operating and financial performance including third quarter 2011 revenue. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip Semiconductor as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include general economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, timely design acceptance by our customers, timely introduction of new products and technologies, ability to ramp new products into volume production, industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products, industry and/or company overcapacity, effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates, unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated, compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us and our distributors, and other risks detailed from time to time in MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 18, 2011 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:

Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. 408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:

Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel.+82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com