NXP Launches New Secure Service Development Platform for Secure Mobile Transactions

Platform Facilitates the Rapid Introduction of Secure NFC Applications

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, March 2, 2015 -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) today announced the availability of its Secure Service Development Platform (SSDP) developed to facilitate the rapid introduction of applications that utilize NXP's NFC and embedded Secure Element (eSE) module, PN66T. The SSDP provides a turnkey approach for the loader service on the PN66T enabling a faster time-to-market for secure mobile applications. Secure NFC applications can now be realized quickly and easily, reducing design effort and resources while maintaining quality levels expected in a commercially available mobile or wearable device.

Published: 02 March 2015
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TowerJazz Reports Highest Ever Quarterly and Full Year 2014 Revenues With Strong Organic Growth and Betterment of All Financial Metrics

Greater Than 2X Increase Year Over Year EBITDA and GAAP Gross Profit in the Fourth Quarter With Continuous Growth Throughout the Year

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, Feb. 23, 2015 -- TowerJazz (TSEM.TA) (TSEM.TA) today reports results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014 ended December 31, 2014.

Highlights

  • Fourth quarter revenues at a record $235 million, up 75% year over year, including 23% organic growth (non-Micron and non-Panasonic); number one in pure play foundry year over year growth;
  • 6 point, or 20%, sequential non-GAAP gross profit margin improvement on top of 3 point, or 11%, of third quarter improvement yielding 36% or $84 million fourth quarter vs. $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2013;
Published: 23 February 2015
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Amkor Technology Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014

Record 2014 Sales $3.13 Billion ----- GAAP EPS $0.55, Non-GAAP EPS $0.88

TEMPE, Ariz.-- Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

“We delivered a strong finish to the year with fourth quarter operating results well above the high end of our guidance," said Steve Kelley, Amkor's president and chief executive officer. "Driven by notable strength in mobile communications using our advanced packaging and test technologies, we saw record sales for the quarter and full year, and a substantial improvement in profitability. And over the last two years, net sales have grown 13% to more than $3.13 billion and our non-GAAP earnings per share have nearly doubled. These results demonstrate that our strategic initiatives are gaining traction, and we anticipate another year of sales and earnings growth in 2015."

Published: 10 February 2015
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ON Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and 2014 Annual Results

For the fourth quarter of 2014, highlights include:

  • Total revenues of $864.2 million
  • GAAP gross margin of 32.1 percent, non-GAAP gross margin of 34.1 percent
  • GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.01, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.17
  • Repurchased approximately 8 million shares
  • Announced capital return policy and a four year $1 billion share repurchase program
Published: 06 February 2015
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Entropic Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Results

Fourth Quarter Revenue of $43 Million
Previously Announced Restructuring Plan on Track
Entropic to be Acquired by MaxLinear for $287 Million in Cash and Stock

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2015  Entropic (ENTR), a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year results for the period ended December 31, 2014.

Also today, Entropic and Maxlinear, Inc. (MXL) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Maxlinear will acquire Entropic in a combined stock and cash transaction valued at $287 million, based on MaxLinear's closing stock price on February 2, 2015. Please refer to a joint press release issued by the parties today for additional details regarding the transaction.

Published: 04 February 2015
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