UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
February 19, 2010
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| DELAWARE | 000-29472 | 23-1722724 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
| Incorporation) | Identification No.) |
1900 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(480) 821-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 19, 2010, Amkor issued a press release announcing that the International Trade
Commission has reversed a finding by the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) on the issue of whether a
certain invention constitutes prior art to Amkor’s asserted patents in its patent infringement case
against Carsem. The Commission remanded the investigation to the ALJ to make further findings in
light of the Commission’s ruling by March 22, 2010, and extended the target date for completion of
the investigation to July 20, 2010.
A copy of
the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1
|
Text of Press Release dated February 19, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Gil C. Tily | |||
| Gil C. Tily | ||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel | ||||
Date:
February 26, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX:
| Exhibit | Description | |
99.1
|
Text of Press Release dated February 19, 2010 |
Exhibit 99.1
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News Release |
ITC Remands Investigation to Administrative Law Judge in Amkor Patent Case against Carsem
CHANDLER, Ariz., February 19, 2010 — Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) today announced
that the International Trade Commission has reversed a finding by the Administrative Law Judge
(“ALJ”) on the issue of whether a certain invention constitutes prior art to Amkor’s asserted
patents in its patent infringement case against Carsem. The Commission remanded the investigation
to the ALJ to make further findings in light of the Commission’s ruling by March 22, 2010, and
extended the target date for completion of the investigation to July 20, 2010.
“Although disappointed with the delay, we are confident that Amkor’s technology and patent rights
for MicroLeadFrame® packaging solutions ultimately will be validated,” said Ken Joyce,
Amkor’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Amkor
Amkor is a leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services to semiconductor companies
and electronics OEMs. More information on Amkor is available from the company’s SEC filings and on
Amkor’s website: www.amkor.com.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities
laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking
statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the validation of Amkor’s technology
and patent rights for MicroLeadFrame® packaging solutions. These forward-looking
statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could
affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and
expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important risk
factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements and that could
affect our operating results and financial condition are discussed in the our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission made prior to or after the date hereof. Amkor undertakes no obligation to
review or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after
the date of this press release.
Contact:
Amkor Technology, Inc.
Gil C. Tily
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
480-821-5000 (ext. 5162)
Amkor Technology, Inc.
Gil C. Tily
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
480-821-5000 (ext. 5162)