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This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Jun 23, 2009.

Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Amounts collected on trade accounts receivable are included in net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to take into account current market conditions and our customers’ financial condition, the amount of receivables in dispute, and the current receivables aging and current payment patterns. From 2008, accounts receivable from certain customers are insured under accounts receivable insurance programs which cover 90 to 95 percent of the insured customers’ accounts receivable balance. Account balances are written off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

The Company has an accounts receivable securitization program whereby the Company sells receivables in securitization transactions and retains a subordinated interest and servicing rights to those receivables. When trade accounts receivable are identified for sale, the receivables are transferred into held-for-sale classification and carried at the lower of cost or fair value on an individual receivable basis. The buyer is responsible for servicing the receivables. The sale of the receivables was accounted for under FASB Statement No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities” (“SFAS 140”). Under that guidance, receivables are considered sold when they are transferred beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and the Company has surrendered control over the transferred receivables. The accounts receivable securitization program was terminated in 2008 (note 4).

In addition, the Controlling Company has agreements with banks and other financial institutions for accounts receivable negotiating facilities under which the Controlling Company sells accounts receivable due from its subsidiaries. The Company accounts for the sale of accounts receivable as short-term borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets (note 12) in accordance with SFAS 140.

 

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LG DISPLAY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008

 

This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Apr 16, 2008.

4. Accounts Receivable

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2006     2007  

Trade

   (Won) 535,200     (Won) 1,574,241  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     327,353       774,467  

Others

     112,561       98,341  
                
     975,114       2,447,049  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (3,632 )     (10,261 )
                
   (Won) 971,482     (Won) 2,436,788  
                

 

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LG Display Co., Ltd. (formerly, LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007

 

Trade bills negotiated through banks but has not matured, were recorded as short-term borrowings. Negotiated trade bills amounted to (Won)204,528 million (US $220,017 thousand) as of December 31, 2006, but there was no negotiated trade bills as of December 31, 2007.

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US $350 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG Display America (formerly, LG.Philips LCD America) (“LGDUS”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG Display Taiwan (formerly, LG.Philips LCD Taiwan) (“LGDTW”) and LG Display Japan (formerly, LG.Philips LCD Japan) (“LGDJP”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LGDUS and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG Display America Finance Corporation (formerly, LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation), a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LGDUS but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LGDTW and LGDJP are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)364,785 million of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)70,643 million. Accordingly, (Won)294,142 million as of December 31, 2006 of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2006. There was no outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits as of December 31, 2007. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)15,509 million and (Won)9,680 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2007. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

In June 2006, the Company has entered into a Banking Agreement—“Discounting of Export Bills without Recourse” with Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”), Shanghai Branch. This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$200 million in qualifying eligible accounts of LG.Philips LCD Shanghai (“LPLSH”) to SCB with a renewable annual term. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)41,914 million, but there was no outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable as of December 31, 2007. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)542 million and (Won)434 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2007.

In September 2006, the Company has entered into an agreement for purchase and sale of accounts receivable with ChinaTrust Bank and Taishin International Bank. This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$505 million. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)112,715 million, but there was no outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable as of December 31, 2007. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)2,423 million and (Won)3,121 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2007.

 

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LG Display Co., Ltd. (formerly, LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007

 

In October 2006, the Company has entered into receivables purchase agreement with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd (“SCBHK”). This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$600 million in qualifying eligible accounts of LG Display America (formerly, LG.Philips LCD America) (“LGDUS”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG Display Hong Kong (formerly, LG.Philips LCD Hong Kong Co., Ltd.) (“LGDHK”) and LG.Philips LCD Shanghai (“LPLSH”) to SCBHK with a five-year term. The Controlling Company joined this program in April 2007. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)185,633 million, but there was no outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable as of December 31, 2007. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)2,458 million and (Won)6,053 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2007.

This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Apr 11, 2007.

4. Accounts Receivable

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

   2005     2006  

Trade

   (Won) 809,648     (Won) 535,200  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     461,133       327,353  

Others

     66,660       112,561  
                
     1,337,441       975,114  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (4,340 )     (3,632 )
                
   (Won) 1,333,101     (Won) 971,482  
                

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2005 and 2006 amounted to approximately (Won)303,904 million (US $300,004 thousand) and (Won)204,528 million (US $220,017 thousand), respectively.

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US $300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2005 and 2006, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)272,571 million and (Won)364,785 million, respectively, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)52,532 million and (Won)70,643 million, respectively. Accordingly, (Won)220,039 million and (Won)294,112 million, respectively, of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2006. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)8,737 million and (Won)15,509 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2006. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 66 days and (2) a discount rate of 5.38 % per annum. At December 31, 2006, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2004, 2005 and 2006

 

In June 2006, the Company has entered into a Banking Agreement—“Discounting of Export Bills without Recourse” with Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”), Shanghai Branch. This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$200 million in qualifying eligible accounts of LG.Philips LCD Shanghai (“LPLSH”) to SCB with a renewable annual term. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)41,914 million and, losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)542 million in the year ended December 31, 2006.

In September 2006, the Company has entered into an agreement for purchase and sale of accounts receivable with Taishin International Bank (“TIB”). This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$250 million in qualifying eligible accounts of LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) to TIB with a renewable annual term. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)112,715 million and, losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)2,423 million in the year ended December 31, 2006.

In October 2006, the Company has entered into receivables purchase agreement with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd (“SCBHK”). This agreement allows the Company to sell without recourse, on a revolving basis up to US$600 million in qualifying eligible accounts of LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Hong Kong (“LPLHK”) and LG.Philips LCD Shanghai (“LPLSH”) to SCBHK with a five year term. This agreement qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2006, the amount of sold accounts receivable held by the third party totaled (Won)185,633 million and, losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)2,458 million in the year ended December 31, 2006.

This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Dec 7, 2006.

4. Accounts Receivable

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

   2004     2005  

Trade

   (Won)465,066     (Won)809,648  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

   427,914     461,133  

Others

   64,755     66,660  
            
   957,735     1,337,441  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (3,418 )   (4,340 )
            
   (Won)954,317     (Won)1,333,101  
            

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2004 and 2005 amounted to approximately (Won)410,824 million (US $369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand) and (Won)303,904 million (US $300,004 thousand), respectively.

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US $300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004 and 2005, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million and (Won)272,571 million, respectively, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million and (Won)52,532 million, respectively. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million and (Won)220,039 million, respectively, of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004 and 2005. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million and (Won)8,737 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2004 and 2005. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.04 % per annum. At December 31, 2005, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

 

This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Jun 21, 2006.

4. Accounts Receivable

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

   2004     2005  

Trade

   (Won)465,066     (Won)809,648  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

   427,914     461,133  

Others

   64,755     66,660  
            
   957,735     1,337,441  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (3,418 )   (4,340 )
            
   (Won)954,317     (Won)1,333,101  
            

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2004 and 2005 amounted to approximately (Won)410,824 million (US $369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand) and (Won)303,904 million (US $300,004 thousand), respectively.

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US $300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004 and 2005, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million and (Won)272,571 million, respectively, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million and (Won)52,532 million, respectively. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million and (Won)220,039 million, respectively, of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004 and 2005. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million and (Won)8,737 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2004 and 2005. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.04 % per annum. At December 31, 2005, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005

 

This excerpt taken from the LPL 20-F filed Apr 11, 2005.

4. Accounts Receivable

 

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)


   2003

    2004

 

Trade

   (Won) 624,668     (Won) 465,066  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     541,754       427,914  

Others

     5,377       64,755  
    


 


       1,171,799       957,735  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (12,032 )     (3,418 )
    


 


     (Won) 1,159,767     (Won) 954,317  
    


 


 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

Trade accounts pledged as collateral related to short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 amounted to approximately (Won)15,150 million (US$12,686 thousand).

 

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to approximately (Won)102,841 million (US$86,109 thousand) and (Won)410,824 million (US$369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand), respectively.

 

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US$300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

 

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million in the year ended December 31, 2004. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.11 % per annum. At December 31, 2004, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

These excerpts taken from the LPL 6-K filed Apr 1, 2005.

4. Accounts Receivable

 

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Trade

   (Won) 624,668     (Won) 465,066  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     541,754       427,914  

Others

     5,377       64,755  
    


 


       1,171,799       957,735  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (12,032 )     (3,418 )
    


 


     (Won) 1,159,767     (Won) 954,317  
    


 


 

Trade accounts pledged as collateral related to short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 amounted to approximately (Won)15,150 million (US$12,686 thousand).

 

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to approximately (Won)102,841 million (US$86,109 thousand) and (Won)410,824 million (US$369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand), respectively.

 

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US$300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million in the year ended December 31, 2004. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.11 % per annum. At December 31, 2004, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

4. Accounts Receivable

 

The following table presents accounts receivable at December 31:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

   2003

    2004

 

Trade

   (Won) 624,668     (Won) 465,066  

Due from LG group companies and Philips affiliates

     541,754       427,914  

Others

     5,377       64,755  
    


 


       1,171,799       957,735  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (12,032 )     (3,418 )
    


 


     (Won) 1,159,767     (Won) 954,317  
    


 


 

Trade accounts pledged as collateral related to short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 amounted to approximately (Won)15,150 million (US$12,686 thousand).

 

Trade bills to overseas subsidiaries negotiated through banks but not yet matured, which were recorded as short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to approximately (Won)102,841 million (US$86,109 thousand) and (Won)410,824 million (US$369,339 thousand and JP¥2,808,387 thousand), respectively.

 

In September 2004, the Company entered into a five-year accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with a financial institution. The Program allows the Company to sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided interest in up to US$300 million in eligible accounts receivables of four subsidiaries, including LG.Philips LCD America (“LPLA”), LG.Philips LCD Germany (“LPLG”), LG.Philips LCD Taiwan (“LPLT”) and LG.Philips LCD Japan (“LPLJ”), while retaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the receivables. The eligible receivables of LPLA and LPLG are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through LG. Philips LCD America Finance Corporation, a qualifying bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which is wholly owned by LPLA but is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The eligible receivables of LPLT and LPLJ are sold without legal recourse to third party conduits through ABN AMRO Taipei Branch and ABN AMRO Tokyo Branch, respectively, which are consolidated by ABN AMRO Bank. The Company continues servicing the sold receivables and charges the third party conduits a monthly servicing fee at market rates. Accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

 

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LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004

 

The Program qualifies for sale treatment under SFAS 140. As of December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance of securitized accounts receivable held by the third party conduits totaled (Won)305,203 million, of which the Company’s subordinated retained interest was (Won)59,324 million. Accordingly, (Won)245,879 million of accounts receivable balances, net of applicable allowances, were removed from the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2004. Losses recognized on the sale of accounts receivable totaled approximately (Won)3,906 million in the year ended December 31, 2004. This cost is primarily related to the loss on sale of receivables and discount on retained interests, net of the related servicing revenues and various program and facility fees associated with the Program. This cost is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income under the caption selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

The Company measures the fair value of its retained interests at the time of a securitization and throughout the term of the Program using a present value model incorporating two key assumptions: (1) a weighted average life of 65 days and (2) a discount rate of 4.11 % per annum. At December 31, 2004, this retained interest is included in the accounts receivables balance reflected in the consolidated balance sheet, at fair value of the Company’s retained interest, which approximates book value due to a short average collection cycle for such accounts receivables and the Company’s collection history.

 

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