10-Q 1 ssl-10xqx93016.htm 2016Q310-Q Document
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 _____________________________________
FORM 10-Q
 ______________________________________
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission file number 001-36460
 ______________________________________
SunEdison Semiconductor Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ______________________________________
Singapore
 
N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
11 Lorong 3 Toa Payoh, Singapore
 
319579
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(65) 6681-9300
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The number of shares of the registrant’s ordinary shares outstanding at October 28, 2016 was 42,426,795.
 



Table of Contents




PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016

2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
(Unaudited)
In millions, except per share data



 
 
 
 
Net sales to non-affiliates
$
192.5

 
$
189.0

 
$
565.7

 
$
595.0

Net sales to affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.8

Cost of goods sold
175.7

 
167.7

 
516.4

 
533.8

Gross profit
16.8

 
21.3

 
49.3

 
62.0

Operating expenses:

 

 
 
 
 
Marketing and administration
22.9

 
21.1

 
63.5

 
63.0

Research and development
6.7

 
8.4

 
20.0

 
23.8

Restructuring charges
0.8

 
3.9

 
3.4

 
3.7

Long-lived asset impairment charges
1.4

 
56.7

 
16.1

 
58.0

Operating loss
(15.0
)
 
(68.8
)
 
(53.7
)
 
(86.5
)
Non-operating expenses (income):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
3.2

 
3.6

 
10.6

 
10.7

Interest income
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.3
)
Other, net
3.9

 
0.3

 
13.6

 
(8.9
)
Total non-operating expenses
7.0

 
3.8

 
23.9

 
1.5

Loss before income tax expense
(22.0
)
 
(72.6
)
 
(77.6
)
 
(88.0
)
Income tax expense
3.4

 
7.8

 
16.2

 
16.2

Loss before equity in loss of equity method investments
(25.4
)
 
(80.4
)
 
(93.8
)
 
(104.2
)
Equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax
—

 
(0.4
)
 
(97.2
)
 
(1.4
)
Net loss
$
(25.4
)

$
(80.8
)
 
$
(191.0
)
 
$
(105.6
)
Basic loss per share (see Note 9)
$
(0.60
)
 
$
(1.93
)
 
$
(4.54
)
 
$
(2.53
)
Diluted loss per share (see Note 9)
$
(0.60
)
 
$
(1.93
)
 
$
(4.54
)
 
$
(2.53
)
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.



3


SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
(Unaudited)
In millions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(25.4
)
 
$
(80.8
)
 
$
(191.0
)
 
$
(105.6
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net translation adjustment
11.9

 
(13.1
)
 
52.6

 
(39.7
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost
0.4

 
5.5

 
1.2

 
6.0

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
12.3

 
(7.6
)
 
53.8


(33.7
)
Total comprehensive loss
$
(13.1
)
 
$
(88.4
)
 
$
(137.2
)

$
(139.3
)
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.



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SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
As of September 30,
 
As of December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
In millions
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
78.3

 
$
83.5

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.2 and $2.4, respectively
89.2

 
85.8

Inventories
115.1

 
109.3

Prepaid and other current assets
33.7

 
31.2

Total current assets
316.3

 
309.8

Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $880.3 and $773.0, respectively
535.9

 
530.8

Investments
0.3

 
121.9

Other assets
90.5

 
86.5

Total assets
$
943.0

 
$
1,049.0


 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion, long-term debt
$
11.7

 
$
6.7

Short-term borrowings
9.5

 
6.6

Accounts payable
125.7

 
116.5

Deposit for investment distribution
—

 
35.0

Accrued liabilities
41.5

 
46.4

Accrued wages and salaries
23.8

 
21.1

Restructuring liabilities
6.5

 
9.1

Total current liabilities
218.7

 
241.4

Long-term debt, less current portion
194.2

 
191.9

Pension and post-employment liabilities
52.2

 
51.9

Restructuring liabilities
0.2

 
3.5

Refundable customer deposits
41.0

 
—

Other liabilities
24.4

 
22.2

Total liabilities
530.7

 
510.9


 
 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Ordinary shares, no par value, 42.4 and 42.0 outstanding, respectively
968.6

 
957.2

Accumulated deficit
(406.4
)
 
(215.4
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(151.1
)
 
(204.9
)
Total SunEdison Semiconductor Limited shareholders' equity
411.1

 
536.9

Noncontrolling interests
1.2

 
1.2

Total shareholders' equity
412.3

 
538.1

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
943.0

 
$
1,049.0

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

5


SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2016
 
2015
 
(Unaudited)
In millions
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(191.0
)

$
(105.6
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

Depreciation and amortization
83.5

 
81.9

Loss on partial sale of SMP investment
6.1


—

Long-lived asset impairment charges
16.1

 
58.0

Stock-based compensation
11.7

 
11.1

Provision for deferred taxes
2.2

 
5.1

Equity in loss of equity method investments
97.2

 
1.4

Other
2.7

 
(2.1
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:


 


Accounts receivable
(5.3
)
 
8.3

Inventories
(1.7
)
 
15.1

Accounts receivable, affiliate
—

 
(8.0
)
Accounts payable, affiliate
—

 
12.4

Prepaid and other current assets
(3.1
)
 
(3.3
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
6.4

 
(5.4
)
Income taxes payable
(0.3
)
 
3.4

Pension and post-employment liabilities
(0.3
)
 
3.4

Restructuring liabilities
(0.9
)
 
(4.9
)
Other
14.4

 
(14.3
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
37.7

 
56.5

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(85.9
)
 
(82.8
)
Disbursements made for notes receivable
—

 
(9.1
)
Proceeds from deposit for investment distribution
—


35.0

Other
6.4

 
—

Net cash used in investing activities
(79.5
)
 
(56.9
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Principal payments on long-term debt
(1.2
)
 
(1.6
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
4.2

 
—

Change in ordinary shares
(0.3
)
 
(1.0
)
Net proceeds on short-term borrowings
2.6

 
7.0

Advanced payments
30.1

 
—

Other
(0.1
)
 
—

Net cash provided by financing activities
35.3

 
4.4

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
1.3

 
(1.4
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(5.2
)
 
2.6

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
83.5

 
88.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
78.3

 
$
90.8

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized
$
10.5

 
$
8.4

Income taxes paid, net
$
12.2

 
$
9.8

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable (relieved) incurred for acquisition of fixed assets
$
(0.1
)
 
$
0.3

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

6


SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
(Unaudited)

 
Ordinary Shares
 
Accumulated Deficit
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total SunEdison Semiconductor Limited Equity
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total Equity
Shares
 
Amount
In millions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
42.0

 
$
957.2

 
$
(215.4
)
 
$
(204.9
)
 
$
536.9

 
$
1.2

 
$
538.1

Net loss
—

 
—

 
(191.0
)
 
—

 
(191.0
)
 
—

 
(191.0
)
Stock plans, net
0.4

 
11.4

 
—

 
—

 
11.4

 
—

 
11.4

Other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
—

 
53.8

 
53.8

 
—

 
53.8

Balance at September 30, 2016
42.4

 
$
968.6

 
$
(406.4
)
 
$
(151.1
)
 
$
411.1

 
$
1.2

 
$
412.3

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited and subsidiaries (“SunEdison Semiconductor”, "SSL", the "Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring items) necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. We have presented our unaudited financial statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States ("U.S.") Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable to interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which contains SunEdison Semiconductor's audited financial statements for such year.
As of and after the closing of the secondary offering on July 1, 2015, in which SunEdison, Inc. ("SunEdison") sold all of its shares in the Company, transactions with SunEdison are no longer considered related party transactions. Historical affiliate amounts and transactions are shown on the condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Use of Estimates
We use estimates and assumptions in preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements that may affect reported amounts and disclosures. Estimates are used when accounting for depreciation, amortization, impairments, leases, inventory valuation, accrued liabilities, restructuring, warranties, employee benefits, derivatives, stock-based compensation, income taxes, asset recoverability, including allowances, and certain other items. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical experience, and various other factors we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities, and the recognition of revenue, costs, and other expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our future results of operations would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results.

Reclassifications
Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

Accounting Standards Updates
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), in May 2014, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard, as amended, is effective for us on January 1, 2018. Early application is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those years. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are in the process of performing an assessment but have not determined which transition method we will adopt, but do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption of ASU 2014-09.
The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize most leases, including operating leases, on the balance sheet. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: 1) A lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and 2) A right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged under the new guidance. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The standard should be applied retrospectively, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. We have not fully evaluated the impact of this standard, but do anticipate that it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to our current operating leases.

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The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting, which eliminates the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor's previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The standard should be applied prospectively upon the effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the adoption of the equity method. We have evaluated the impact of this standard and expect that it will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.
The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. All amendments must be adopted in the same period. We have adopted this standard as of June 30, 2016 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted for us on January 1, 2019. The amendments must be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. We have not fully evaluated the impact of this standard, but do not anticipate that it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to our credit losses.
The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which amends Topic 230 to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows by providing guidance on the following eight specific cash flow issues: debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investments, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. We have not fully evaluated the impact of this standard, but do not anticipate it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory, which eliminates the exception that the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers (intercompany sales) are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recovered through use. As a result, a reporting entity would recognize the tax expense from the sale of the asset in the seller’s tax jurisdiction when the transfer occurs, even though the pre-tax effects of that transaction are eliminated in consolidation. Any deferred tax asset that arises in the buyer’s jurisdiction would also be recognized at the time of the transfer. The new guidance does not apply to intra-entity transfers of inventory. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The modified retrospective approach will be required for transition to the new guidance, with a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded in retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We have not fully evaluated the impact of this standard, but do not anticipate it will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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2. IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT

We entered into an Implementation Agreement (the "Implementation Agreement") with GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. ("Globe") and GWafers Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("Acquiror") on August 17, 2016, that provides for the acquisition by the Acquiror of all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company (other than those held by Globe, Acquiror, or their respective subsidiaries) (the "Transaction") for $12.00 per share in cash (the "Transaction Price"). The Transaction will be structured as a Scheme of Arrangement under Singapore law, and is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Implementation Agreement, including approval of the Company's shareholders. Globe has the right, however, subject to the prior written consent of the Company and required clearance from the Securities Industry Council of Singapore, to elect to effect the Transaction by way of a tender offer pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Implementation Agreement.
The Implementation Agreement provides for cash payments in respect of equity securities in the form of options and RSUs which were previously granted by the Company to its employees and directors under the Company's equity incentive plans. At the effective time of the Transaction, (i) each unexercised and outstanding option to acquire Company ordinary shares will be deemed fully vested and be converted into the right to receive cash equal to the excess, if any, of the Transaction Price per share over the exercise price per share for each such option, and (ii) each issued and outstanding RSU will vest and be converted into the right to receive cash equal to the Transaction Price per ordinary share covered by such RSUs, in each case with such amounts to be paid less any required withholding taxes. Performance-vesting RSUs will be deemed to vest at 100% of target level.
The Transaction is subject to the approval of SunEdison Semiconductor shareholders to be held on November 7, 2016, customary regulatory approvals, and the approval of the Singapore Court. We expect the Transaction to close before the end of 2016.

3. RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES

2015 Ipoh Plan
On July 30, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the closure of our Ipoh, Malaysia facility ("2015 Ipoh Plan"), which produces 200 millimeter semiconductor wafers. This action was taken to consolidate the Company’s manufacturing footprint and is consistent with our continued efforts to improve operational efficiencies, maximize capacity utilization across the Company's geographic platforms, and lower costs. The consolidation will include the transitioning of 200 millimeter wafering activities from our Ipoh facility to Novara, Italy and other operating facilities. This closure will affect approximately 650 employees at the Ipoh facility and will be largely complete by the end of 2016. Charges related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan are included within restructuring charges (reversals) and long-lived impairment charges in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Details of the 2016 expenses, cash payments, and expected costs incurred related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan are set out in the following table:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2016
In millions
 
Accrued
December 31, 2015
 
Year-to-date Restructuring Charges
 
Cash Payments
 
Currency
 
Accrued
September 30, 2016
 
Cumulative Costs Incurred
 
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred
2015 Ipoh Plan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance and employee benefits
 
$
2.9

 
$
2.2

 
$
(1.6
)
 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
3.3

 
$
5.3

 
$
5.3

Contract termination
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.6

Other
 
—

 
0.4

 
(0.4
)
 
—

 
—

 
0.4

 
7.7

Total
 
$
2.9

 
$
2.6

 
$
(2.0
)
 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
3.3

 
$
5.7

 
$
13.6

The decision to close the Ipoh facility triggered an interim impairment analysis, resulting in the recording of $56.7 million of long-lived asset impairment charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The impairment charges included $36.9 million related to buildings, $16.0 million related to machinery and equipment, and $3.8 million related to our inventory of supplies and spare parts for machinery and equipment. These charges are recognized as long-lived asset impairment charges in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Impairment charges were measured based on the amount by which the carrying value of these assets exceeded their estimated fair value after consideration of their future cash flows using management's assumptions and an independent valuation report for the buildings (Level 3 assumptions).


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2014 Consolidation of Crystal and Other Activities
We announced a plan to consolidate our crystal operations during the first quarter of 2014. The consolidation includes transitioning small diameter crystal activities from our St. Peters, Missouri facility to our other crystal facilities in South Korea, Taiwan, and Italy. The consolidation of crystal activities affected approximately 120 employees in St. Peters. No restructuring charges were recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2016 while $1.0 million of net restructuring charges were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to net restructuring reversals of $1.5 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. These amounts are included within restructuring charges (reversals) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We also recorded long-lived asset impairment charges of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 related to the consolidation of the Semiconductor crystal operations.
We initiated the termination of certain personnel as part of a workforce restructuring plan on December 18, 2014. The plan was designed to realign our workforce, improve profitability, and support new growth opportunities. The plan resulted in a total reduction of approximately 120 employees, a majority of which were employed outside of the U.S. This plan was substantially complete as of December 31, 2015. We recorded immaterial restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and $0.2 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, in connection with this workforce restructuring.

2011 Global Plan
The semiconductor industry experienced a downturn during the second half of 2011. In response, we committed to a series of actions in December 2011 to reduce our global workforce, right-size production capacity, and accelerate operating cost reductions in 2012 and beyond (the "2011 Global Plan") in order to better align our business to then-current and expected market conditions in the semiconductor market, as well as to improve our overall cost competitiveness and cash flows.
Details of the 2016 expenses, cash payments, and expected costs incurred related to the 2011 Global Plan are set out in the following table:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2016
In millions
Accrued December 31, 2015
 
Year-to-date Restructuring (Reversals) Charges
 
Cash Payments
 
Non-Cash Settlements
 
Currency
 
Accrued
September 30, 2016
 
Cumulative Costs Incurred
 
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred
2011 Global Plan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance and employee benefits
$
0.7

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
0.7

 
$
22.9

 
$
22.9

Contract termination
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
106.5

 
106.5

Other
8.1

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(5.2
)
 
0.1

 
2.6

 
36.6

 
36.6

Total
$
8.8

 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
(5.2
)
 
$
0.1

 
$
3.3

 
$
166.0

 
$
166.0

We were notified by the buyer of our Merano, Italy polysilicon and chlorosilane facilities that it was experiencing a severe liquidity crisis during the second quarter of 2016, which led to the stoppage of operations at these facilities. This deterioration in liquidity and the resulting halt in operations are indicators of asset impairment. We accounted for the original sale of these facilities under the deposit method of real estate accounting, which resulted in the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the buyer being recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, and which requires us to test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these net assets may not be recoverable. As a result of this impairment analysis, we recorded $14.7 million of non-cash charges to write these net assets down to their estimated fair value, which was determined to be zero at June 30, 2016. These charges consist of the remaining assets of $19.9 million, primarily land, property, plant, and equipment, offset by $5.2 million of liabilities related to restructuring accruals transferred to the buyer as part of the sale of these facilities. These charges were recognized as long-lived asset impairment charges in our consolidated statement of operations. Impairment charges were measured based on the amount by which the carrying value of these net assets exceeded their estimated fair value after consideration of their future cash flows using management's assumptions (Level 3).

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4. INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following:
 
As of September 30, 2016
 
As of December 31, 2015
In millions
 
 
 
Raw materials and supplies
$
34.8

 
$
33.3

Goods in process
39.7

 
43.6

Finished goods
40.6

 
32.4

Total inventories
$
115.1

 
$
109.3


5. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

We have an equity method investment in SMP, Ltd. ("SMP") that owns a polysilicon manufacturing facility in South Korea. Our ownership interest decreased from 30.02% to 28.32% on February 5, 2016 as a result of a capital call by SMP in which we did not participate.
During the third quarter of 2015, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell approximately 30% of our SMP investment for $35.0 million to SunEdison, which was subject to a third party consent. In March 2016, we received the third party consent to complete the partial sale of our SMP investment, representing approximately 8.56% of SMP's total shares outstanding. We had previously received an advance payment of $35.0 million, representing the purchase price, which was recorded as a deposit for investment distribution within current liabilities on our balance sheet at December 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recorded a loss of $6.1 million on this sale because the carrying amount of the SMP shares sold, including the effects of currency translation adjustments, exceeded the proceeds from the sale. This loss is recorded within other, net in our statements of operations. Our ownership interest decreased from 28.32% to 19.76% as a result of the sale. While our equity ownership decreased below 20.00%, we continued to account for SMP as an equity method investment under applicable accounting standards.
On May 3, 2016, SMP filed an application for rehabilitation under Korean law, which is similar to a reorganization under U.S. bankruptcy law, due to liquidity issues. The uncertainties resulting from this filing and the filing by SMP’s largest shareholder and customer, SunEdison, for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York on April 21, 2016, triggered an interim impairment analysis, resulting in the recording of an $86.9 million other-than-temporary impairment charge, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and nine months ended September 30, 2016. This impairment loss is recorded in equity in loss of equity method investments in our consolidated statement of operations. Impairment charges were measured based on the amount by which the carrying value of this investment exceeded its estimated fair value based on management's Level 3 assumptions. As a result of this impairment, our investment in SMP recorded on our balance sheet as of September 30, 2016 is zero.
We have lost significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of SMP as a result of the legal process related to SMP’s rehabilitation application filing, which was approved on June 13, 2016 by the Korean bankruptcy court. Most operational and financial decisions are now under the purview of the Korean bankruptcy court. This loss of significant influence resulted in our changing the accounting for our investment in SMP from the equity method to the cost method in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This change to cost method accounting resulted in the recognition of the remaining $11.0 million of accumulated currency translation losses related to this investment which is recorded in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and nine months ended September 30, 2016 as equity in loss of equity method investments.

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6. REFUNDABLE CUSTOMER DEPOSITS

We entered into an agreement on October 29, 2015 with a customer who agreed to make a prepayment (the "Deposit") to us of up to approximately $40 million as payment in advance for the purchase of wafers. The Deposit is to be made in three separate installments, with our use of the cash restricted to the enhancement of manufacturing capabilities at one of our facilities. As of December 31, 2015, none of the agreed-upon Deposit had been received. By June 30, 2016, we had received all installments of this refundable customer deposit which is recorded as a long-term liability on our consolidated balance sheet. We have used approximately $30 million of the Deposit to fund our capital expenditures, with the remainder recorded as restricted cash within other long term assets on our consolidated balance sheet. The customer will recover the Deposit by making 36 consecutive monthly deductions against accounts receivable due to the Company, or by repayments in cash by the Company, beginning January 31, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020. That portion of the Deposit for which the restricted purpose has been met is reflected in the financing activities section of the statements of cash flows. The repayment of the Deposit to the customer is secured by a surety bond guaranteeing 100% of the Deposit. The surety bond and the agreements related to the Deposit are excluded from covenant calculations in our senior secured credit facility discussed in Note 7 below.

7. DEBT

Debt outstanding consists of the following: 
 
As of September 30, 2016
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
Total Principal
 
Current Portion
 
Long-Term
 
Total Principal
 
Current Portion
 
Long-Term
In millions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
$
205.9

 
$
11.7

 
$
194.2

 
$
198.6

 
$
6.7

 
$
191.9


Senior Secured Credit Facility
The Company and its direct subsidiary, SunEdison Semiconductor B.V. ("SSBV" or the “Borrower”), entered into a credit agreement on May 27, 2014, which was subsequently amended on December 29, 2015 as discussed below ("Amendment of and Prepayment under Credit Agreement"), with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent, sole lead arranger, and sole syndication agent, and, together with Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., as joint bookrunners, Citibank, N.A., as letter of credit issuer, and the lenders party thereto (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provided for: (i) a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount up to $210.0 million (the “Term Facility”); and (ii) a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount up to $50.0 million (the “Revolving Facility”). The Borrower may obtain, under the Revolving Facility, (i) letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances in an aggregate stated amount up to $15.0 million; and (ii) swing line loans in an aggregate principal amount up to $15.0 million. The Term Facility has a five-year term, ending May 27, 2019, and the Revolving Facility has a three-year term, ending May 27, 2017. The full amount of the Term Facility was drawn on May 27, 2014. No amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility as of September 30, 2016, but $8.0 million of third party letters of credit were outstanding which reduced the available borrowing capacity. The principal amount of the Term Facility was originally to be repaid in quarterly installments of $525,000 beginning September 30, 2014, with the remaining balance paid at maturity. The principal repayment schedule was adjusted after the prepayment discussed below.
The Term Facility was issued at a discount of 1.00%, or $2.1 million, which is being amortized as an increase in interest expense over the term of the Term Facility. We incurred $10.2 million of financing fees related to the Credit Facility that were capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the respective Term Facility and Revolving Facility. In connection with our adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 effective December 31, 2015, the capitalized financing fees are presented in the consolidated balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the Term Facility.
The Borrower’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Borrower’s obligations, and the guaranty obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries, are secured by first-priority liens on, and security interests in, certain present and future assets of the Company, the Borrower, and the subsidiary guarantors, including pledges of the capital stock of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.

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Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest (i) at a base rate plus 4.50% per annum or (ii) at a reserve-adjusted eurocurrency rate plus 5.50% per annum. The eurocurrency base rate for the Term Facility shall at no time be less than 1.00% per annum. Interest is paid quarterly in arrears, and at the maturity date of each facility for loans bearing interest with reference to the base rate. Interest is paid on the last day of selected interest periods (which will be one, three, and six months), and at the maturity date of each facility for loans bearing interest with reference to the reserve-adjusted eurocurrency rate (and at the end of every three months, in the case of any interest period longer than three months). A fee equal to 5.50% per annum is payable by the Borrower, quarterly in arrears, in respect of the daily amount available to be drawn under outstanding letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate on the Credit Facility was 6.50%.
The Credit Facility contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default typical for credit arrangements of comparable size, including our maintenance of a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 2.5 to 1.0 for quarters ending after September 30, 2015. Pursuant to the Credit Facility, a change of control (as defined in the Credit Facility) constitutes an event of default. The Credit Facility also contains customary material adverse effects and cross-default clauses. The cross-default clause is applicable to defaults on other indebtedness in excess of $30 million. We were in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2016.

MKC Financing
Effective December 30, 2015, MEMC Korea Company, Ltd. ("MKC") entered into term loan agreements for an aggregate principal amount of 50 billion South Korean Won ("KRW") with three banks as follows (the "MKC Financing"): (i) Shinhan Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 20 billion at an interest rate equal to the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.10% (the "Shinhan Term Loan"), (ii) Hana Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 20 billion at an interest rate equal to the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.13% (the "Hana Term Loan"), and (iii) Korea Development Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 10 billion at an interest rate of the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.18% (the "KDB Term Loan" and, together with the Shinhan Term Loan and the Hana Term Loan, collectively, the "Korean Term Loans"). As of December 31, 2015, KRW 5 billion of the KDB Term Loan remained unfunded, but was funded in January 2016. As of September 30, 2016, the weighted average interest rate on the Korean Term Loans was approximately 3.50%.
Each of the Korean Term Loans has a term of 36 months and is secured by a mortgage of MKC’s real property and equipment. In addition, the Hana Term Loan is secured by a pledge of MKC funds on deposit at Hana Bank in the amount of KRW 3.1 billion. The proceeds of the Korean Term Loans were used to make a prepayment of the outstanding principal of the Term Facility, as outlined below.
Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, and Korea Development Bank, and their respective affiliates, have performed, and may in the future perform, various commercial banking, investment banking and other financial advisory services for the Company and its affiliates for which they have received, or will receive, customary fees and expenses.

Amendment of and Prepayment under Credit Agreement
Concurrent with the MKC Financing, the Company and SSBV, entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”), by and among the Borrower, the Company, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), thereby amending the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2014 (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"). On December 29, 2015, the Company and the Borrower executed and delivered the First Amendment, which is dated as of December 22, 2015 and, pursuant to its terms, became effective on December 29, 2015.
The First Amendment provides, in part, for the termination, release and discharge of all of the obligations of MKC (a subsidiary of the Borrower and formerly a guarantor under the Credit Facility) under the Credit Facility and other loan documents, and the release of the Administrative Agent’s liens on MKC’s assets and the equity interests in MKC. In connection with such release, certain covenants were added to the Credit Facility with respect to MKC, including (i) a requirement that the Borrower cause MKC to utilize a portion of any cash available for distribution to pay an annual dividend to the Borrower or one of our other subsidiaries, (ii) limits on our rights to make future investments in MKC, as well as our ability to settle historical intercompany trade balances, and the level of future net intercompany trade balances between MKC and the Company and its other subsidiaries, and (iii) restrictions on MKC’s incurrence of future indebtedness.
In connection with the First Amendment, the Borrower made a $40 million prepayment of the outstanding principal under the Term Facility (the “Prepayment”) and, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement, also paid a 1% call premium with the proceeds of the MKC Financing. The Prepayment was completed by the Borrower on December 30, 2015. The Borrower will be obligated to make two additional prepayments, each in an amount of $5 million, on the dates that are 10 months and 13 months after the effective date of the First Amendment (October 31, 2016 and January 31, 2017, respectively). Also, as part of the First Amendment, the lenders’ aggregate commitment under the Borrower’s Revolving Facility was reduced from $50 million to $40 million.

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Other Financing Arrangements
In addition to the borrowing capacity under the $40 million Revolving Facility, we have other committed financing arrangements totaling $28.9 million at September 30, 2016. There was $9.5 million in short-term borrowings outstanding under these committed financing arrangements as of September 30, 2016 that bear variable interest rates of between 1% to 3%. In addition to the $9.5 million outstanding, $7.8 million was unavailable because it relates to the issuance of third party letters of credit and bank guarantees, which are excluded from the definition of indebtedness under the Credit Facility. Interest rates are negotiated at the time of the borrowings.
The estimated fair value of our debt was $213.9 million and $203.5 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The fair value of this debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow model (Level 2 assumptions) with consideration for our non-performance risk (Level 3 assumptions).

8. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Ordinary Shares
Effective concurrently with the secondary public offering of our shares by SunEdison on January 20, 2015, the Company and SunEdison agreed to replace 25% of the equity-based compensation awards relating to SunEdison stock that were unvested and held by our employees (including our non-US employees, subject to applicable local laws) with adjusted stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs"), as applicable, for the Company’s ordinary shares, each of which generally preserves the value of the original awards. SunEdison agreed to maintain the balance of the awards (75%). The Company issued options to purchase an aggregate of 442,790 ordinary shares with a weighted-average exercise price of $5.19 per share and an aggregate of 170,115 RSUs, in each case based on applicable SunEdison equity awards outstanding, and the Company’s and SunEdison’s share prices, as of market close on January 20, 2015. Each of the foregoing replacement awards was issued pursuant to the SunEdison Semiconductor Limited 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The remaining 75% of the unvested SunEdison options and RSUs, as well as all vested SunEdison options, continue to vest in accordance with their terms, with employment by us to be deemed employment by SunEdison. We have included the stock-based compensation expense related to these awards granted to our employees in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Stock-Based Compensation
We have equity incentive plans that provide for the award of non-qualified stock options, performance shares, and RSUs to employees and non-employee directors. There were 3.5 million shares remaining available for future grant under these plans as of September 30, 2016.
The following table presents information regarding outstanding stock options as of September 30, 2016, and related changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
Shares
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
2,932,614

 
$
15.83

 
 
 
 
Granted
1,560,550

 
6.27

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(18,176
)
 
4.03

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(286,133
)
 
13.76

 
 
 
 
Expired
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2016
4,188,855

 
$
12.46

 
$
9.5

 
8.3
Options exercisable at September 30, 2016
1,323,790

 
$
13.91

 
$
2.0

 
7.0
The weighted-average fair value of stock options on the date of grant was $2.54 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

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The following table presents information regarding outstanding RSUs as of September 30, 2016, and related changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
1,814,957

 
 
 
 
Granted
1,132,613

 
 
 
 
Converted
(469,117
)
 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(151,981
)
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2016
2,326,472

 
$
26.5

 
1.6
The weighted-average fair value of RSUs on the date of grant was $6.28 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
In millions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
$
1.1

 
$
1.1

 
$
3.3


$
3.1

Marketing and administration
1.9

 
2.1

 
6.3


5.4

Research and development
0.7

 
0.9

 
2.1


2.6

Stock-based employee compensation
$
3.7

 
$
4.1

 
$
11.7

 
$
11.1

The amount of stock-based compensation cost capitalized into inventory and fixed assets was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Further, the recognition of excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

9. LOSS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the number of weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Potential ordinary shares represent the incremental ordinary shares issuable for RSUs and stock option exercises. The Company calculates the dilutive effect of outstanding RSUs and stock options on loss per share by application of the treasury stock method.
Basic and diluted loss per share for the three month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was calculated as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
In millions, except per share amounts
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(25.4
)
 
$
(25.4
)
 
$
(80.8
)
 
$
(80.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding
42.4

 
42.4

 
41.9

 
41.9

Loss per share
$
(0.60
)

$
(0.60
)

$
(1.93
)

$
(1.93
)

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Basic and diluted loss per share for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was calculated as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
In millions, except per share amounts
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(191.0
)
 
$
(191.0
)
 
$
(105.6
)
 
$
(105.6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding
42.1

 
42.1

 
41.7

 
41.7

Loss per share
$
(4.54
)

$
(4.54
)

$
(2.53
)

$
(2.53
)
The computations for diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 exclude options to purchase approximately 4.2 million shares and 2.3 million RSUs, respectively, because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. The computations for diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 exclude options to purchase approximately 3.0 million shares and 1.9 million RSUs, respectively, because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

10. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Comprehensive loss represents a measure of all changes in equity that result from recognized transactions and economic events other than transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes adjustments related to currency translation and pension and post-employment liabilities.
The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
(114.0
)
 
$
(143.1
)
 
$
(154.7
)
 
$
(116.5
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
11.9

 
(13.1
)
 
34.4

 
(39.7
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
18.2

 
—

Net other comprehensive income (loss)
11.9

 
(13.1
)
 
52.6

 
(39.7
)
Balance at September 30
$
(102.1
)
 
$
(156.2
)
 
$
(102.1
)
 
$
(156.2
)
 

 

 

 

Pension and post-employment liabilities

 

 

 

Beginning balance
$
(49.4
)
 
$
(57.1
)
 
$
(50.2
)
 
$
(57.6
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
—

 
0.2

 
—

 
(0.3
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
0.4

 
5.3

 
1.2

 
6.3

Net other comprehensive income
0.4

 
5.5

 
1.2

 
6.0

Balance at September 30
$
(49.0
)
 
$
(51.6
)
 
$
(49.0
)
 
$
(51.6
)
 


 


 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30
$
(151.1
)
 
$
(207.8
)
 
$
(151.1
)
 
$
(207.8
)

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The following table presents reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line in the condensed consolidated statement of operations:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
In millions
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Currency translation loss on SMP investment due to change to cost method accounting
 
$
—


$
—


$
(11.0
)

$
—

 
Equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax

Currency translation loss on partial sale of SMP investment
 
—


—


(7.2
)

—

 
Other, net
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost
 
(0.4
)

(0.5
)

(1.2
)

(1.5
)
 
Marketing and administration
Pension settlement charge
 
—


(2.0
)

—


(2.0
)
 
Cost of goods sold
Pension settlement charge
 
—


(1.7
)

—


(1.7
)
 
Marketing and administration
Pension settlement charge
 
—


(1.1
)

—


(1.1
)
 
Research and development
 
 
$
(0.4
)

$
(5.3
)

$
(19.4
)

$
(6.3
)
 
 

11. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

SunEdison Semiconductor's derivatives and hedging activities consist of:
 
 
 
Assets (Liabilities) at Fair Value
In millions
Balance Sheet Classification
 
As of September 30, 2016
 
As of December 31, 2015
Derivatives not designated as hedging:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency forward contracts (1)
Prepaid and other current assets
 
$
1.1
 
 
$
0.5
 
Currency forward contracts (1)
Accrued liabilities
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
(0.6
)
(1) Currency forward contracts are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value using Level 1 inputs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions
Statement of Operations Classification
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Derivatives not designated as hedging:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency forward contracts
Other, net
 
$
(4.7
)
 
$
(3.8
)
 
$
3.7

 
$
(3.9
)
We utilize currency forward contracts to mitigate the financial market risks of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Gains and losses on non-U.S. currency exposures are generally offset by corresponding losses and gains on the related hedging instruments, reducing the net exposure to the Company. A substantial portion of our revenue and capital spending is transacted in the U.S. dollar. However, we do enter into transactions in other currencies, primarily the South Korean won, new Taiwan dollar, Japanese yen, euro, and Malaysian ringgit. We have established transaction-based hedging programs to protect against reductions in value and volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in currency exchange rates. Our hedging programs reduce, but do not always eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements. We may have outstanding contracts with several major financial institutions for these hedging transactions at any point in time. Our maximum risk of credit loss is limited to any gain on our outstanding contracts with these institutions. These currency forward contracts had net notional amounts of $139.2 million and $115.7 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and are accounted for as economic hedges, for which hedge accounting is not applied.

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12. CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims, investigations, and other legal matters which arise in the ordinary course of business. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these matters, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

13. INCOME TAXES

We record income tax expense (benefit) each quarter based on our best estimate of the full year effective tax rate. This estimated tax expense (benefit) is reported based on a pro-ration of the actual income (loss) recorded in the period divided by the full year forecasted income (loss). There are certain items, however, which are given discrete period treatment, and the tax effects of those items are reported in the quarter that such events arise. Items that give rise to discrete recognition include (but are not limited to) finalizing tax authority examinations, changes in statutory tax rates, and the expiration of statutes of limitations.
Deferred income taxes arise primarily because of differences in the bases of assets or liabilities between financial accounting and tax accounting which are known as temporary differences. We record the tax effect of these temporary differences as deferred tax assets (generally items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in future periods) and deferred tax liabilities (generally items for which we receive a tax deduction, but have not yet been recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations). We regularly review our deferred tax assets for realizability, taking into consideration all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical pre-tax and taxable income (losses), projected future taxable income (losses), and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. In arriving at these judgments, the weight given to the potential effect of all positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. Our total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, were $29.9 million and $30.3 million, respectively. We believe that it is more likely than not, based on our projections of future taxable income in certain jurisdictions, that we will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the benefits of the net deferred tax assets that have not been offset by a valuation allowance at September 30, 2016.
We believe our tax positions are in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in our tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. Uncertain tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, are included as a component of other long-term liabilities because we do not anticipate that settlement of the liabilities will require payment of cash within the next 12 months. The accrual of interest begins in the first reporting period that interest would begin to accrue under the applicable tax law. Penalties, when applicable, are accrued in the financial reporting period in which the uncertain tax position is taken on a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense, which is consistent with our historical policy. We believe that our accrued income tax liabilities, including related interest, are adequate in relation to the potential for additional tax assessments. There is a risk, however, that the amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax expense and, therefore, could have a material impact on our tax provision, net income (loss), and cash flows. We review our accrued tax liabilities quarterly, and we may adjust such liabilities due to proposed assessments by tax authorities, changes in facts and circumstances, issuance of new regulations or new case law, negotiations between tax authorities of different countries concerning our transfer prices between our subsidiaries, the resolution of entire audits, or the expiration of statutes of limitations. Adjustments are most likely to occur in the year during which major audits are closed. The income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016 was $1.1 million, which included an increase to the reserve for uncertain tax positions of $0.6 million related to the potential loss of treaty benefits for withholding tax on intercompany transactions and an increase of $0.6 million related to the expected closure of an ongoing tax authority examination. These increases were offset by a favorable reduction of $0.1 million related to the closure of a foreign tax examination. The accrual for uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $6.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively.

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We are domiciled in Singapore. Management reviewed its repatriation policy during 2016 with respect to our planned legal structure. Recognition of Singapore or local withholding taxes on undistributed non-Singapore earnings would be triggered by a management decision to repatriate those earnings. During the first quarter of 2016, management concluded that the undistributed earnings of one wholly-owned non-Singapore subsidiary would be distributed in the foreseeable future. These earnings were previously considered permanently reinvested in the business and we have recognized the tax impacts related to this decision as a discrete tax expense of $1.2 million through the third quarter 2016. There is no current intention to repatriate the earnings of any other non-Singapore subsidiaries. We plan foreign remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our worldwide subsidiaries and operations, and after concluding that such remittances can be done in a tax-efficient manner. Determination of the amount of taxes that might be paid on these undistributed earnings if eventually remitted is not practicable. However, we currently believe that any additional repatriation tax effects would have minimal impact on future cash flows. Of our cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2016, $53.1 million was held by our non-Singapore subsidiaries, a portion of which may be subject to repatriation tax effects.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. The unaudited financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results shown herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future periods.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

The semiconductor wafer market remained competitive in the third quarter of 2016, resulting in continued downward pressure on pricing, compared to the same period of 2015. This negatively impacted our net sales and gross profit for the quarter.
Management continued to execute on its strategic plan to improve our performance and meet the competitive demands of the semiconductor industry during the third quarter of 2016. This included our continued execution of the July 30, 2015 decision by the Board of Directors to close our Ipoh, Malaysia facility ("2015 Ipoh Plan"), which produces 200 millimeter ("mm") semiconductor wafers. The purpose of the Ipoh plant closure is to consolidate the Company’s manufacturing footprint and is consistent with our continued efforts to improve operational efficiencies, maximize capacity utilization across the Company's geographic platforms, and lower costs.
Our business strategy targets the most significant opportunities and challenges we face, including:
•
Continued sales growth in higher margin products, such as silicon-on-insulator ("SOI") wafers,
•
Achieving price increases, and
•
Driving to meet target margins.
On August 17, 2016, we entered into an Implementation Agreement (the "Implementation Agreement") with GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. ("Globe") and GWafers Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("Acquiror"), that provides for the acquisition by the Acquiror of all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company (other than those held by Globe, Acquiror, or their respective subsidiaries) (the "Transaction") for $12.00 per share in cash. The Transaction will be structured as a Scheme of Arrangement under Singapore law, and is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Implementation Agreement, including approval of the Company's shareholders. Globe has the right, however, subject to the prior written consent of the Company and required clearance from the Securities Industry Council of Singapore, to elect to effect the Transaction by way of a tender offer pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Implementation Agreement. The Transaction is subject to the approval of SunEdison Semiconductor shareholders, customary regulatory approvals, and the approval of the Singapore Court. We expect the Transaction to close before the end of 2016.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Net Sales
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 

 

Net sales to non-affiliates
$
192.5

 
$
189.0

 
$
3.5

 
1.9
%
Net sales to affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
n/m

Net sales
$
192.5

 
$
189.0

 
$
3.5

 
1.9
%
Net sales increased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to higher semiconductor wafer volumes which more than offset the decline in wafer average selling prices. The volume increased due to improved demand amid industry softness.


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Gross Profit
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 

 

Cost of goods sold
$
175.7

 
$
167.7

 
$
8.0

 
4.8
 %
Gross profit
$
16.8

 
$
21.3

 
$
(4.5
)
 
(21.1
)%
Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales)
8.7
%
 
11.3
%
 
 
 


Gross profit decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of lower average selling prices for our wafers and higher cost of goods sold. Included in the prior year cost of goods sold is a pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan of $2.0 million that did not recur in the current period.

Marketing and Administration
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing and administration
$
22.9

 
$
21.1

 
$
1.8

 
8.5
%
As a percentage of net sales
11.9
%
 
11.2
%
 
 
 
 
Marketing and administration expense increased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to expenses incurred during the quarter related to the Transaction entered into on August 17, 2016, consisting mainly of legal and administration expenses related to these activities. This increase more than exceeded a prior year pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan that negatively impacted our marketing and administration expense by $1.7 million that did not recur in the current period.

Research and Development
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
$
6.7

 
$
8.4

 
$
(1.7
)
 
(20.2
)%
As a percentage of net sales
3.5
%
 
4.4
%
 
 
 
 
Research and development ("R&D") expense decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to a prior year pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan that negatively impacted our overhead expense by $1.1 million that did not recur in the current period and lower stock compensation cost.

Restructuring Charges
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges
$
0.8

 
$
3.9

 
$
(3.1
)
 
(79.5
)%
We recorded restructuring charges for the three months ended September 30, 2016, including $1.0 million of severance and other restructuring expenses related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan and $0.2 million of net favorable revisions to our estimated liabilities for other restructuring activities.
We recorded restructuring charges for the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to $2.3 million of severance charges related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan announced in August 2015, and $1.6 million of net unfavorable revisions to our estimated liabilities for other restructuring activities.


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Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived asset impairment charges
$
1.4

 
$
56.7

 
$
(55.3
)
 
n/m
We recorded $1.4 million in long-lived asset impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2016 related primarily to the 2015 Ipoh Plan, as the carrying value of certain assets exceeded their estimated fair value.
The July 30, 2015 decision to close the Ipoh manufacturing facility triggered an interim impairment analysis. As a result of the impairment analysis, we recorded $56.7 million of long-lived asset impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2015 to write the assets at the Ipoh facility down to their estimated fair value.

Non-Operating Expenses (Income)
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
$
3.2

 
$
3.6

 
$
(0.4
)
 
(11.1
)%
Interest income
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
—

 
—
 %
Other, net
3.9

 
0.3

 
3.6

 
1,200.0
 %
Total non-operating expenses
$
7.0

 
$
3.8

 
$
3.2

 
84.2
 %
Non-operating expenses increased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period of 2015, primarily due to higher currency exchange losses associated with the re-measurement of intra-company balances and derivative currency forward contracts, all of which are recorded in other, net.

Income Taxes
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
Dollars
 
Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
$
3.4

 
$
7.8

 
$
(4.4
)
 
(56.4
)%
Effective income tax rate
15.5
%
 
10.7
%
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period of 2015, primarily due to a change in the geographical mix of earnings from current operations.

Equity in Loss of Equity Method Investments, Net of Tax
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax
$
—

 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
0.4

 
(100.0
)%
No equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax, was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2016, because our investment in SMP, LTD. ("SMP") was fully impaired in the second quarter of 2016.
Our equity in loss of equity method investments was $0.4 million for the same period last year, and related to losses incurred by SMP as it ramped production during the third quarter of 2015.


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Net Sales
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales to non-affiliates
$
565.7


$
595.0

 
$
(29.3
)
 
(4.9
)%
Net sales to affiliates
—


0.8

 
(0.8
)
 
(100.0
)%
Net sales
$
565.7

 
$
595.8

 
$
(30.1
)
 
(5.1
)%
Net sales to non-affiliates decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to lower semiconductor wafer prices. The price decreases were the result of continuing competitive pressures in the semiconductor industry. Average selling price decreases occurred primarily in 300mm semiconductor wafers.

Gross Profit
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
$
516.4

 
$
533.8

 
$
(17.4
)
 
(3.3
)%
Gross profit
$
49.3

 
$
62.0

 
$
(12.7
)
 
(20.5
)%
Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales)
8.7
%
 
10.4
%
 
 
 
 
Gross profit decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of lower average selling prices for our wafers, only partially offset by lower raw materials cost and continued manufacturing cost reductions. Included in the prior year cost of goods sold is a pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan of $2.0 million that did not recur in the current period.

Marketing and Administration
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing and administration
$
63.5

 
$
63.0

 
$
0.5

 
0.8
%
As a percentage of net sales
11.2
%
 
10.6
%
 
 
 
 
Marketing and administration expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily as a result of expenses incurred during the year related to our ongoing evaluation of strategic alternatives and the Transaction entered into on August 17, 2016, consisting mainly of legal and administration expenses. This increase more than exceeded a prior year pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan that negatively impacted our marketing and administration expense by $1.7 million that did not recur in the current period.

Research and Development
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
$
20.0

 
$
23.8

 
$
(3.8
)
 
(16.0
)%
As a percentage of net sales
3.5
%
 
4.0
%
 
 
 
 
R&D expenses decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the consolidation of our semiconductor crystal operations, a prior year pension settlement charge related to our US pension plan that negatively impacted our overhead expense by $1.1 million that did not recur in the current period, and lower stock compensation cost. Consolidating our crystal operations allowed us to localize our R&D efforts, which has resulted in greater efficiencies.

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Restructuring Charges
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges
$
3.4


$
3.7

 
$
(0.3
)
 
(8.1
)%
We recorded restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, including $2.6 million of severance and other restructuring expenses related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan and $0.8 million of net unfavorable revisions to our estimated liabilities for other restructuring activities.
We recorded restructuring reversals for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 due to $2.3 million of severance charges related to the 2015 Ipoh Plan announced in August 2015, and $1.4 million of net unfavorable revisions to our estimated liabilities for other restructuring activities.

Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived asset impairment charges
$
16.1


$
58.0

 
$
(41.9
)
 
n/m
We were notified by the buyer of our Merano, Italy polysilicon and chlorosilane facilities that it was experiencing a severe liquidity crisis during the second quarter of 2016, which led to the stoppage of operations at these facilities. This deterioration in liquidity and the resulting halt in operations are indicators of asset impairment. We accounted for the original sale of these facilities under the deposit method of real estate accounting, which resulted in the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the buyer being recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, and which requires us to test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these net assets may not be recoverable. As a result of this impairment analysis, we recorded $14.7 million of non-cash charges to write these net assets down to their estimated fair value, which was determined to be zero at June 30, 2016. We also recorded $1.4 million in long-lived asset impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2016 related primarily to the 2015 Ipoh Plan, as the carrying value of certain assets exceeded their estimated fair value.
The July 30, 2015 decision to close the Ipoh facility triggered an interim impairment analysis. As a result of the impairment analysis, we recorded $56.7 million of long-lived asset impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 to write the assets at the Ipoh facility down to their estimated fair value. We also recorded $1.3 million in long-lived asset impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 related to the 2014 semiconductor crystal consolidation, as the carrying value of certain assets exceeded their estimated fair value.

Non-Operating Expenses (Income)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
$
10.6

 
$
10.7

 
$
(0.1
)
 
(0.9
)%
Interest income
(0.3
)
 
(0.3
)
 
—

 
—
 %
Other, net
13.6

 
(8.9
)
 
22.5

 
(252.8
)%
Total non-operating expenses
$
23.9

 
$
1.5

 
$
22.4

 
1,493.3
 %
Non-operating expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period of 2015, primarily due to higher currency exchange losses associated with the re-measurement of intra-company balances and derivative currency forward contracts, as well as a loss on the partial sale of our SMP investment of $6.1 million, all of which are recorded in other, net.


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Income Taxes
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
$
16.2

 
$
16.2

 
$
—

 
—
%
Effective income tax rate
20.9
%
 
18.4
%
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was unchanged from the nine months ended September 30, 2015. For 2016, we recognized an increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions of $1.1 million, and our decision to distribute the earnings of one wholly owned non-Singapore subsidiary required us to recognize $1.2 million as a discrete tax expense. A discrete tax benefit of $3.6 million was included in the period ended March 31, 2015, which did not recur in 2016. The discrete tax benefit related to a reduction of the reserve for uncertain tax positions due to the closure of a foreign tax examination and new information on positions previously taken.

Equity in Loss of Equity Method Investments, Net of Tax
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

Change
 
2016

2015

Dollars

Percent
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax
$
(97.2
)

$
(1.4
)
 
$
(95.8
)
 
6,842.9
%
Equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax, was $97.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to an $86.9 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to SMP and the recognition of $11.0 million of accumulated currency translation losses resulting from our change from the equity method of accounting for our investment in SMP to the cost method. The SMP investment is fully impaired as of September 30, 2016. See Note 5.
Our equity in loss of equity method investments was $1.4 million for the same period last year, and related to losses incurred by SMP as it ramped production during the first three quarters of 2015.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We expect our primary sources of liquidity in the future to be cash on hand, cash generated from operations, borrowings under our senior secured revolving credit facility, and other short-term borrowings. Our principal uses of liquidity will be to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures, and to service our outstanding indebtedness. We believe our liquidity will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months. Our ability to continue to fund these items may be affected by general economic, competitive, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control. If our future cash flows from operations and other capital resources are insufficient to fund our liquidity needs, we may need to reduce or delay our capital expenditures, sell assets, obtain additional debt or equity capital, or refinance all or a portion of our debt.
Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2016 totaled $78.3 million, compared to $83.5 million as of December 31, 2015. Of our cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2016, $53.1 million was held by our non-Singapore subsidiaries, a portion of which may be subject to repatriation tax effects. We believe that any repatriation tax effects would not have a material impact on our future cash flows.
The table below sets forth our summary cash flow information for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
(in millions)
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
Operating activities
$
37.7

 
$
56.5

Investing activities
$
(79.5
)
 
$
(56.9
)
Financing activities
$
35.3

 
$
4.4


Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $37.7 million, which was attributable in part to our net loss of $191.0 million, adjusted for non-cash items including $97.2 million of equity in loss of equity method investments, net of tax, $83.5 million of depreciation and amortization, $16.1 million of long-lived asset impairment charges, $11.7 million of stock compensation expense, and a $6.1 million loss on the partial sale of our SMP investment. Uses of cash included a $5.3 million increase in accounts receivable, a $3.1 million increase in prepaid and other current assets, and a $1.7 million increase in inventory. We generated cash from a $6.4 million increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and $14.4 million from net changes in other assets and liabilities, which includes foreign currency items related to intercompany transactions.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $56.5 million, which was attributable in part to our net loss of $105.6 million, adjusted for non-cash items including $81.9 million of depreciation and amortization, $58.0 million of long-lived asset impairment charges, $11.1 million of stock compensation expense, and $5.1 million for deferred income taxes. Uses of cash included an $8.0 million increase in accounts receivable, affiliate, a $5.4 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, a $4.9 million decrease in restructuring liabilities resulting from cash payments for severance and other restructuring related activities, and a $3.3 million increase in prepaid and other current assets. We generated cash from a $15.1 million decrease in inventory due to improved inventory management for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a $12.4 million increase in accounts payable, affiliate, and an $8.3 million decrease in accounts receivable.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 consisted primarily of $85.9 million of capital expenditures, of which approximately $30 million was funded by a refundable customer deposit (see Note 6). Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of $82.8 million of capital expenditures. Cash used for investing activities also included $9.1 million in disbursements made for notes receivable related to the sale of the Merano, Italy polysilicon and chlorosilanes facilities that were sold in December 2014. During the third quarter of 2015, we generated cash by entering into a definitive agreement to sell a non-core investment asset for $35.0 million.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

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Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 included $2.6 million and $4.2 million of net proceeds from short-term borrowings and long-term debt, respectively, offset by $1.2 million in principal payments on long-term debt. We also generated cash of $30.1 million from a refundable customer deposit, which is included in advanced payments on our statement of cash flows. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of $7.0 million of net proceeds from short-term borrowings, offset by $1.6 million in principal payments on long-term debt.

Senior Secured Credit Facility
The Company and its direct subsidiary, SunEdison Semiconductor B.V. ("SSBV" or the “Borrower”), entered into a credit agreement on May 27, 2014, which was subsequently amended on December 29, 2015 as discussed below ("Amendment of and Prepayment under Credit Agreement"), with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent, sole lead arranger, and sole syndication agent, and, together with Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., as joint bookrunners, Citibank, N.A., as letter of credit issuer, and the lenders party thereto (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provided for: (i) a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount up to $210.0 million (the “Term Facility”); and (ii) a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount up to $50.0 million (the “Revolving Facility”). The Borrower may obtain, under the Revolving Facility, (i) letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances in an aggregate stated amount up to $15.0 million; and (ii) swing line loans in an aggregate principal amount up to $15.0 million. The Term Facility has a five-year term, ending May 27, 2019, and the Revolving Facility has a three-year term, ending May 27, 2017. The full amount of the Term Facility was drawn on May 27, 2014. No amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility as of September 30, 2016, but $8.0 million of third party letters of credit were outstanding which reduced the available borrowing capacity. The principal amount of the Term Facility was originally to be repaid in quarterly installments of $525,000 beginning September 30, 2014, with the remaining balance paid at maturity. The principal repayment schedule was adjusted after the prepayment discussed below.
The Term Facility was issued at a discount of 1.00%, or $2.1 million, which is being amortized as an increase in interest expense over the term of the Term Facility.
The Borrower’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Borrower’s obligations, and the guaranty obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries, are secured by first-priority liens on, and security interests in, certain present and future assets of the Company, the Borrower, and the subsidiary guarantors, including pledges of the capital stock of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest (i) at a base rate plus 4.50% per annum or (ii) at a reserve-adjusted eurocurrency rate plus 5.50% per annum. The eurocurrency base rate for the Term Facility shall at no time be less than 1.00% per annum. Interest is paid quarterly in arrears, and at the maturity date of each facility for loans bearing interest with reference to the base rate. Interest is paid on the last day of selected interest periods (which will be one, three, and six months), and at the maturity date of each facility for loans bearing interest with reference to the reserve-adjusted eurocurrency rate (and at the end of every three months, in the case of any interest period longer than three months). A fee equal to 5.50% per annum is payable by the Borrower, quarterly in arrears, in respect of the daily amount available to be drawn under outstanding letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate on the Credit Facility was 6.50%.
The Credit Facility contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default typical for credit arrangements of comparable size, including our maintenance of a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 2.5 to 1.0 for quarters ending after September 30, 2015. Pursuant to the Credit Facility, a change of control (as defined in the Credit Facility) constitutes an event of default. The Credit Facility also contains customary material adverse effects and cross-default clauses. The cross-default clause is applicable to defaults on other indebtedness in excess of $30 million. We were in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2016.

MKC Financing
Effective December 30, 2015, MEMC Korea Company, Ltd. ("MKC") entered into term loan agreements for an aggregate principal amount of 50 billion South Korean Won ("KRW") with three banks as follows (the "MKC Financing"): (i) Shinhan Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 20 billion at an interest rate equal to the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.10% (the “Shinhan Term Loan”), (ii) Hana Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 20 billion at an interest rate equal to the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.13% (the “Hana Term Loan”), and (iii) Korea Development Bank - term loan with a principal amount of KRW 10 billion at an interest rate of the average 91-day CD rate plus 2.18% (the “KDB Term Loan” and, together with the Shinhan Term Loan and the Hana Term Loan, collectively, the “Korean Term Loans”). As of December 31, 2015, KRW 5 billion of the KDB Term Loan remained unfunded, but was funded in January 2016. As of September 30, 2016, the weighted average interest rate on the Korean Term Loans was 3.50%.

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Each of the Korean Term Loans has a term of 36 months and is secured by a mortgage of MKC’s real property and equipment. In addition, the Hana Term Loan is secured by a pledge of MKC funds on deposit at Hana Bank in the amount of KRW 3.1 billion. The proceeds of the Korean Term Loans were used to make a prepayment of the outstanding principal of the Term Facility, as outlined below.
Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, and Korea Development Bank, and their respective affiliates, have performed, and may in the future perform, various commercial banking, investment banking and other financial advisory services for the Company and its affiliates for which they have received, or will receive, customary fees and expenses.

Amendment of and Prepayment under Credit Agreement
Concurrent with the MKC Financing, the Company and SSBV, entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”), by and among the Borrower, the Company, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), thereby amending the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2014 (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"). On December 29, 2015, the Company and the Borrower executed and delivered the First Amendment, which is dated as of December 22, 2015 and, pursuant to its terms, became effective on December 29, 2015.
The First Amendment provides, in part, for the termination, release and discharge of all of the obligations of MKC (a subsidiary of the Borrower and formerly a guarantor under the Credit Facility) under the Credit Facility and other loan documents, and the release of the Administrative Agent’s liens on MKC’s assets and the equity interests in MKC. In connection with such release, certain covenants were added to the Credit Facility with respect to MKC, including (i) a requirement that the Borrower cause MKC to utilize a portion of any cash available for distribution to pay an annual dividend to the Borrower or one of our other subsidiaries, (ii) limits on our rights to make future investments in MKC, as well as our ability to settle historical intercompany trade balances, and the level of future net intercompany trade balances between MKC and the Company and its other subsidiaries, and (iii) restrictions on MKC’s incurrence of future indebtedness.
In connection with the First Amendment, the Borrower made a $40 million prepayment of the outstanding principal under the Term Facility (the “Prepayment”) and, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement, also paid a 1% call premium with the proceeds of the MKC Financing. The Prepayment was completed by the Borrower on December 30, 2015. The Borrower will be obligated to make two additional prepayments, each in an amount of $5 million, on the dates that are 10 months and 13 months after the effective date of the First Amendment (October 31, 2016 and January 31, 2017, respectively). Also, as part of the First Amendment, the lenders’ aggregate commitment under the Borrower’s Revolving Facility was reduced from $50 million to $40 million.

Other Financing Arrangements
In addition to the borrowing capacity under the $40 million Revolving Facility, we have other committed financing arrangements totaling $28.9 million at September 30, 2016. There was $9.5 million in short-term borrowings outstanding under these committed financing arrangements as of September 30, 2016 that bear variable interest rates of between 1% to 3%. In addition to the $9.5 million outstanding, $7.8 million was unavailable because it relates to the issuance of third party letters of credit and bank guarantees, which are excluded from the definition of indebtedness under the Credit Facility. Interest rates are negotiated at the time of the borrowings.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. We have made our best estimates of certain amounts included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Application of accounting policies and estimates, however, involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Factors we consider in arriving at our critical accounting estimates include how accurate the estimate or assumptions have been in the past, how much the estimate or assumptions have changed, and how reasonably likely such change may have a material impact. Our significant accounting policies and estimates are more fully described in Item 7 and Note 2 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Exhibit 13 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2015.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements related to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws including, without limitation, our expectation that our liquidity will be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months, our expectation that the ultimate outcome of our legal proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on us; our belief that any repatriation tax effects will have minimal impact on our cash flows; our belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the benefits of our net deferred tax assets; our expectation that the Transaction with Global Wafers Co., Ltd. will close before the end of 2016; our expectations that ASU No. 2016-02 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to our current operating leases and that ASU No. 2014-09, ASU 2016-07, ASU 2016-13, ASU 2016-15, and ASU 2016-16 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures; and statements concerning the expected timing and amount of charges, including the amount of the cash portion of such charges, that the Company will incur in connection with the closure of its Ipoh, Malaysia facility. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "predict", "project", "will" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. However, these words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve those plans, intentions, or expectations. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expect.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, are discussed in Part II Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-Q, and in Part I Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and Part II Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Our risk factors also include our ability to meet operational targets included in management's assumptions, our ability to meet customer qualification demands, our ability to meet our customers' production needs at our other facilities, and general market conditions that may be beyond our control.
The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There has been no material change to SunEdison Semiconductor's market risks since December 31, 2015. Please refer to “Market Risk” included in Part II Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Also see Note 11 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of September 30, 2016, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2016.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting    
There have been no changes in SunEdison Semiconductor's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, SunEdison Semiconductor's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II--OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

In addition to the information set forth elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the risks described below, you should carefully consider the factors under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. These risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The announcement and pendency of our agreement to be acquired by GlobalWafers could have an adverse effect on our business.
On August 17, 2016, we entered into an Implementation Agreement with Globe and Acquiror, pursuant to which Acquiror will acquire all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company (other than those held by Globe, Acquiror and their respective subsidiaries) for $12.00 per share in cash (the “Transaction”). The Transaction will be structured as a Scheme of Arrangement under Singapore law. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Implementation Agreement, at the effective time of the Scheme, each ordinary share of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme will be cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive $12.00 in cash, without interest and subject to any applicable withholding taxes.
Uncertainty about the effect of the proposed Transaction on our employees, suppliers, and customers may have an adverse effect on our business and operations that may be material to our Company. Our employees may experience uncertainty about their roles following the Transaction. There can be no assurance we will be able to attract and retain key talent, including senior leaders, to the same extent that we have previously been able to attract and retain employees. Any loss or distraction of such employees could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations. In addition, we have diverted, and will continue to divert, significant management resources towards the completion of the Transaction, which could materially adversely affect our business and operations.
Our suppliers and customers may experience uncertainty associated with the Transaction, including with respect to possible changes to our products and current or future business relationships with us. Uncertainty may cause suppliers or customers to refrain from or change the way they engage in business with us, which could result in an adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial position in a way that could be material to our Company.
Pursuant to the terms of the Implementation Agreement, we are subject to certain restrictions on the conduct of our business, including the ability in certain cases to enter into contracts, acquire or dispose of assets, incur indebtedness or incur capital expenditures, until the Scheme becomes effective or the Implementation Agreement is terminated. These restrictions may prevent us from taking actions with respect to our business that we may consider advantageous and result in our inability to respond effectively to competitive pressures and industry developments, and could otherwise harm our business and operations.

The failure to complete the Transaction with Globe and Acquiror could adversely affect our business.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to several conditions beyond our control that may prevent, delay, or otherwise adversely affect its completion in a material way, including the approval of our shareholders, the expiration or termination of applicable waiting periods under antitrust and competition laws and similar competition approvals or consents that must be obtained from regulatory entities. If the Transaction is not completed, the share price of our ordinary shares could drop to the extent that the current market price of our shares reflects an assumption that the Transaction will be completed. In addition, under circumstances specified in the Implementation Agreement, we may be required to pay a termination fee of $19.2 million in the event the Transaction is not consummated. Further, a failure to complete the Transaction may result in negative publicity and a negative impression of us in the investment community. Any disruption to our business resulting from the announcement and pendency of the Transaction and from intensifying competition from our competitors, including any adverse changes in our relationships with our employees, customers, and vendors, could continue or accelerate in the event of a failure to complete the merger. There can be no assurance that our business, these relationships or our financial condition will not be adversely affected, as compared to the condition prior to the announcement of the Transaction, if the merger is not consummated.

We will incur significant costs in connection with the Transaction, whether or not it is consummated.
We will incur substantial expenses related to the Transaction, whether or not it is completed. Payment of these expenses by us as a standalone entity would adversely affect our operating results and financial condition and could adversely affect our stock price.


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The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by SunEdison, Inc. has had immediate implications for our financial results and, depending on claims made and dispositions of those claims in the bankruptcy proceedings, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
On April 21, 2016, SunEdison, Inc. ("SunEdison") and certain of its subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. As a consequence of the petition filing, we have recorded an allowance for doubtful receivables in the amount of $2.4 million as of September 30, 2016 related to pre-petition receivables pursuant to our contractual arrangements with SunEdison in accordance with U. S. GAAP. In addition, we do not expect SunEdison to provide any polysilicon to us from any source and are thus sourcing all of our polysilicon from other sources. This may increase our polysilicon costs and related expenses over at least the next two years. The bankruptcy proceedings could also give rise to a risk of litigation by SunEdison or its creditors against us or in which we may become involved. At this time, we cannot ascertain with any certainty the effects of SunEdison’s financial condition on us or our final rights and responsibilities in connection with our contractual relationships with SunEdison. If we are unable to realize the intended benefits to us of our contracts with SunEdison, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

The recent filing by SMP of an application for rehabilitation under Korean law, which is similar to a reorganization under U. S. bankruptcy law, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
On May 3, 2016, SMP filed an application for rehabilitation under Korean law due to ongoing liquidity issues, including non-payment of SMP accounts receivable due from SunEdison. The SMP filing, coupled with SunEdison's bankruptcy petition, necessitated that we make certain assumptions and estimates based on available information to us relative to our interest in SMP. Accordingly, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, we wrote off our investment in SMP, reducing to zero our recorded equity investment, in accordance with U. S. GAAP. We also lost significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of SMP as a result of the legal process related to SMP’s rehabilitation application filing, which was approved on June 13, 2016 by the Korean bankruptcy court. This resulted in the recognition of the remaining accumulated currency translation losses related to this investment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. We do not have sufficient information to allow us to make any further assessments at this time regarding the consequences to us of the SMP rehabilitation filing.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Dividend Restrictions
The Credit Facility restricts the Company's declaration or payment of any dividend or any distribution on account of equity interests. The Credit Facility also restricts the usage of our working capital in certain situations.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
 
Description
2.1
 
Implementation Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2016, by and among SunEdison Semiconductor Limited, GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and GWafers Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Schedules omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedules to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 18, 2016).
 
 
 
3.1
 
"Constitution Memorandum and Articles of Association" of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited (incorporating all amendments up to 21 May 2014) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on May 28, 2014).
 
 
 
3.2
 
Notice of Resolution: Special Resolution/Amendment of Constitution, effective August 3, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 25, 2016).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Limited Consent to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2016, by and among SunEdison Semiconductor Limited, SunEdison Semiconductor B.V., the SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's subsidiary guarantors party thereto and lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 18, 2016).
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
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Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
SunEdison Semiconductor Limited
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Jeffrey L. Hall
Date:
November 3, 2016
 
Name:
Jeffrey L. Hall
 
 
 
Title:
Executive Vice President Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The exhibits below are numbered in accordance with the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit Number
 
Description
2.1
 
Implementation Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2016, by and among SunEdison Semiconductor Limited, GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and GWafers Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Schedules omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedules to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 18, 2016).
 
 
 
3.2
 
Notice of Resolution: Special Resolution/Amendment of Constitution, effective August 3, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 25, 2016).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Limited Consent to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2016, by and among SunEdison Semiconductor Limited, SunEdison Semiconductor B.V., the SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's subsidiary guarantors party thereto and lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-36460) filed on August 18, 2016).
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
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Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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