8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

June 19, 2017

AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	000-29472	23-1722724
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2045 EAST INNOVATION CIRCLE

TEMPE, AZ 85284

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(480) 821-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.

Amkor Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has issued a notice for the redemption of $200 million of the outstanding $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”), with the redemption to be effective on July 19, 2017. As provided in the indenture governing the Notes, the redemption price will be 101.656% of the principal amount of the Notes, or $1,016.56 per $1,000.00 principal amount thereof, paid in cash. In addition, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to, but excluding, the redemption date, in accordance with the terms of the indenture. The Company plans to fund the redemption of the Notes with cash on hand.

A copy of the press release is attached herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press release, dated June 19, 2017, announcing notice of redemption

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 19, 2017	Amkor Technology, Inc.
	/s/ Gil C. Tily
	Gil C. Tily
	Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press release, dated June 19, 2017, announcing notice of redemption

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

News Release

Amkor Technology Announces Notice of Partial Redemption of

6.625% Senior Notes due 2021

TEMPE, Ariz. – June 19, 2017- Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) today announced that it hasissued a notice for the redemption of $200 million of the outstanding $400 million of the Company’s 6.625% Senior Notes due 2021, with the redemption to be effective on July 19, 2017.As provided in the indenture governing the notes, the redemption price will be 101.656% of the principal amount of the notes, or $1,016.56 per $1,000.00 principal amount thereof, paid in cash. In addition, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the notes to, but excluding, the redemption date, inaccordance with the terms of the indenture.

The Company plans to fund the redemption of the notes with cash on hand. It is estimated that the redemption would result in potential annualized interest savings of approximately $13.3million. The Company also expects to record a one-time charge in the third quarter of 2017 of approximately $4.4 million for early extinguishment of debt.

A notice of partial redemption is being sent to all currently registered holders of the notes by U.S. Bank National Association, the trustee under the indenture governing the notes. Copies of the notice and additional information relating to the procedure for redemption may be obtained from U.S. Bank National Association by calling 1-(800)-934-6802 (toll-free).

About Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology, Inc. is one of the world’s largest providers of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. Founded in 1968, Amkor pioneered the outsourcing of IC packaging and test, and is now a strategic manufacturing partner for more than 250 of the world’s leading semiconductor companies, foundries and electronics OEMs. Amkor’s operational base includes 10 million square feet of floor space with production facilities, product development centers, and sales and support offices located in key electronics manufacturing regions in Asia, Europe and the U.S. For more information, visit www.amkor.com.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the completion of the redemption, the potential interest savings and the chargefor early extinguishment of debt. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Amkor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and in its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made prior to or after the date hereof. Amkor undertakes no obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this announcement.

Contacts

Amkor Technology, Inc.

Greg Johnson

Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations

480-786-7594

greg.johnson@amkor.com