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Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Consumers today want to be able to use exciting new entertainment
apps on their smartphones and tablets and interact via high-speed,
4G LTE networks. Video streaming, sharing and calls are becoming
increasingly popular, alongside enhanced gaming, GPS, data and
voice services.

“Dialog’s innovative technology
increases the battery life that a
smartphone or tablet can deliver,
enabling consumers to multi-task and
enjoy high-quality multimedia content
on the go. Our power management
chips can be programmed to enable
each of the multicore processors to be
powered in and out of sleep mode in
specific sequences and meet the exact
voltage and current requirements
of each sub-system, including the
application and baseband processors,
display, audio, graphics, GPS and
memory components.”

Udo Kratz
Senior Vice President, General Manager,
Mobile Systems Business Group

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Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Dialog’s audio CODECs provide full-range, high fidelity audio
capture and playback to a variety of portable devices and
audio accessories. They feature programmable Digital Signal
Processors (DSPs) that offload audio software from the
host processor and include advanced echo cancellation
technology to filter out extreme background noise.
They are complemented by our amplifier technology
to provide a rich, deep bass and clear high
frequencies to wireless and wired headphones,
speakers and handsets.

“Dialog’s customers increasingly use
our audio CODECs to deliver natural,
realistic audio with a wider sound field
to the wireless and wired headphones
and small form factor speakers that
consumers increasingly want to use.
We also apply our connectivity expertise
to high-quality digital cordless phones
and next generation wireless
microphones and headsets.”

Andrew Austin
Vice President, Sales

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“Consumer electronics manufacturers in personal,
portable, connected markets build products based on
standard application processor platforms. Dialog is a
leader in forging strategic partnerships and supplying
companion power management ICs with the world’s
leading application processor providers to deliver its
customers fully optimised solutions.”

Mark Tyndall
Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Strategy

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

The Internet of Things is at last becoming a reality. Consumers’ desire
for greater comfort, and convenience, to conserve energy in their homes
and the advent of the always-on computing power of the smartphone
and tablet is driving a new wave of innovation. We will start to
see the emergence of wireless light switches and thermostats,
smoke and gas detectors, home central locking systems and
medical pendants for the elderly that can be controlled and
monitored from a single smartphone or tablet app.

“The Internet of Things is dependent
on having an ultra low energy wireless
standard that has ceiling to cellar reach
and beyond, sensors that can last
a decade with a single AAA battery
pack and the addition of voice control
or telephony if required. Dialog has
developed SmartPulse™ to deliver this
smart home functionality and more.”

Sean McGrath
Vice President and General Manager
Connectivity, Automotive and Industrial Group

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Section 1 | Overview
02 Dialog at a glance and our markets
06 Chairman’s statement
07 Dialog Semiconductor shares in 2012

Section 2 | Business review
12 Our business strategy and performance
14 Chief Executive’s review
16 Our products and key customers
22 Financial review
27 Risks and their management
30 Sustainability

Section 3 | Management and governance
34 Executive management
36 Board of Directors
38 Directors’ report
40 Corporate Governance
46 Directors’ remuneration report
53 Statement of Directors’ responsibilities
53 Responsibility statement

Section 4 | Consolidated financial
statements and notes
54

Independent Auditors’ report to the
members of Dialog Semiconductor Plc

55 Consolidated statement of

financial position

56 Consolidated income statement
57 Consolidated statement
of comprehensive income

58 Consolidated statement of cash flows
59 Consolidated statement of changes

in equity

60 Notes to the consolidated
financial statements

Section 5 | Company financial statements
and notes
113 Company statement of financial position
114 Company statement of changes in equity
115 Company statement of cash flows
116 Notes to the Company financial statements

Section 6 | Additional information
117 Glossary
119 Advisers and corporate information
120 Group directory

. Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed signal
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integrated circuits (ICs), optimised for personal portable, short-
range wireless, lighting and automotive applications. The Company
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provides its customers with flexible and dynamic support, world-
class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established
business partner.

With its focus and expertise in energy-efficient system power
management, audio, low energy short-range wireless and VoIP
technologies, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid
development of ICs.

Dialog’s power management processor companion chips enhance
the performance of personal portable devices – including smartphones,
tablets and Ultrabooks™ – by extending battery play time and
supporting increasingly demanding multimedia applications. Our
short-range wireless technology provides connectivity to wireless
headsets, microphones and gaming consoles and is enabling the
emergence of innovative new smart home applications.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc is headquartered near Stuttgart,
with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2012,
it had US$774 million in revenue and continues to be one of
the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies.
At 31 December 2012, the Company had 806 employees.
With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates
a fabless business model.

The Company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange
and is a member of the German TecDAX index.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Dialog at a glance and our markets

Total revenue
(US$m)

Operating profit
(US$m)

Net profit
(US$m)

Basic EPS
(US$)

+47%*

800

600

400

200

* Year-on-year growth 2011-12

+48%*

100

+9%*

1.00

0.75

0.50

0.25

+6%*

2012 financial highlights – a record year
■ US$774 million revenue in 2012, up 47% over 2011

Our markets

■ Full-year 2012 net profit of US$62.5 million or 8.1% of sales,

Mobile:
■ Power management ICs and audio CODECs for smartphones,

completing five years of successive profitable growth

tablets and Ultrabooks™

Automotive and industrial:
■ Custom motor control ICs for windscreen wipers and companion

processor integrated power management and clock ICs for automotive
infotainment systems

■ Electronic ballasts for fluorescent or high-intensity industrial lighting

and energy-efficient retrofit bulb LED lighting solutions

Connectivity:
■ Single chip transceivers for DECT-based wireless microphones,

headsets and gaming consoles

■ SmartPulse™ short-range wireless ICs, based on the Ultra Low

Energy DECT standard, for smart home applications

■ Energy-efficient multicore Voice-over IP (VoIP) processors, audio codecs
and amplifiers, interfacing with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and DECT, to enable
headset and handset connectivity

■ Full year gross margin of 37.8%

■ Closing year cash balance of US$312 million

■ Basic and diluted 2012 IFRS earnings per share (EPS) of 0.97 cents

and 0.93 cents respectively

2012 operational highlights
■ Sustained high demand for our power management technologies

from leading smartphone and tablet customers

■ Momentum in our connectivity portfolio with the selection of our

short-range wireless audio ICs, VoIP and DECT solutions by leading
microphone, gaming and professional headset and cordless phone
customers, including VTech and Jabra

■ Continued success in broadening our Processor Partner Programme
with companies including Intel, NVIDIA and Freescale. This includes
the selection of our Power Management ICs (PMICs) by Freescale
for a reference board using its i.MX series of multicore application
processors to enable the rapid development of tablets, infotainment
systems, media hubs and other smart devices

■ Continuous innovation in our standard and custom product portfolios:

– Our latest PMIC, featuring an innovative multiphase buck converter
architecture to support the high currents increasingly required in
multicore application processors for smartphones and tablets was
sampled to key customers

– Dialog continued partnering with TSMC on state-of-the-art 0.13

micron bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology to integrate higher
voltage components into a smaller form factor, single-chip power
management IC to support next generation smartphones
and tablets

– We licensed the ARM® Cortex™ M0 32-bit multicore processor for
use in our next generation PMICs, targeting multicore smartphones,
tablets and other embedded devices. The first of these PMICs was
sampled in 2012

Smartphone market
(million units)

Media tablet market
(million units)

World market for short-range
wireless ICs (million units)

1,500

1,300

1,100

900

700

500

+750**

350

300

250

200

150

100

+200**

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

+2,000**

Source: IDC 2012
** Forecast unit growth 2012-2016

Source: Gartner/Dialog 2012

Source: GBI Research 2012

2012 saw Dialog achieve
US$774 million in revenues.
The customer base was further
diversified with additional platform
wins at Samsung. We laid the
groundwork for our entry into the
4G LTE market with sampling under
way of standardised PMICs on
a reference board for Asia-based
customers. Dialog also opened its
new Asian headquarters in Taipei
to meet increasing demand for our
products in Taiwan, China and
Korea and issued a convertible
bond offering for corporate
funding purposes.

Samsung selected Dialog’s power management and audio
technology for a second smartphone platform – the
Galaxy Pocket S5300 – and our audio technology for its ultra
compact Pebble MP3 accessory that syncs with the Galaxy SIII
smartphone to enable runners and sportspeople to enjoy music
on the move.

SmartPulse™ DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy) was adopted by a
European plug manufacturer for internet-enabled smart plugs,
enabling home appliances to be controlled from a smartphone
or tablet.

Dialog introduced a new PMIC architecture for next generation
application processors through our Processor Partner Programme
to help drive and support innovation in the smartphone and
tablet markets.

Dialog extended its Green VoIP IC family with the launch
of the new SC14453, incorporating leading audio, security
and graphics functionality.

Dialog’s PMIC was selected by a Processor Partner
Programme member for a 4G LTE-based chipset platform
for Asia-based customers.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Udo Kratz
Senior Vice President, General Manager,
Mobile Systems Business Group

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Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Chairman’s statement

2012 has been another great
year for Dialog Semiconductor
Plc, with revenue up 47%
year-on-year to US$774 million.

The Company continues its strategy of
deepening and broadening relationships with
existing and new customers. Dialog is focusing
on cross-selling a wider range of more complex
power management, audio and wireless
solutions into a broader range of portable
computing devices. This includes high-end and
low-end smartphones, tablets and, in the future,
Ultrabooks™, which we view as one of the next
growth markets for Dialog.

People are doing more and more computing on
the go using smartphones and tablets. Around
700 million smartphones are believed to have
been shipped in 2012, and this is forecast to rise
to 1.5 billion by 2016; while tablet purchases
are forecast to continue to snowball with unit
shipments likely to be around 300 million
by 2016 according to the analyst firm IDC.
Dialog is well positioned to help its customers
meet this market demand.

Dialog remains committed to outpacing its
competitors – not only in terms of the level
of innovation and quality control but also
financially, where profitability has to be
managed carefully, given the competing
pressures of the price expectation of volume
customers and supply constraints.

Dialog’s management team have aspirations
to achieve a mid-term goal of over US$1 billion
in annual revenues. Despite continued economic
uncertainty Dialog continues to see strong
demand for its technologies and is making
good progress to this target.

The Company continues to put in place the
necessary infrastructure to support high levels
of growth on a global basis. In this context
there is considerable competition for the top
talent that Dialog needs to achieve these goals.
Accordingly, ever mindful of its needs to be
corporate governance compliant, Dialog has
to be best-in-class in performance-driven
remuneration schemes.

The Board recognises, with the increasing scale
and value of the business, the importance of
seeking to achieve best practice in corporate
governance. This has seen a much greater focus
for the Board in 2012 and will continue to be so
in 2013. A review of the Corporate Governance
statement and Directors’ remuneration report
in this annual report, of themselves of greater
detail and transparency over previous years,
set out the enhanced focus in this area and
the greater professionalism being brought
to the subject.

Despite the troubled economic environment,
I remain confident about the future growth
prospects of the Company in 2013 and thank
you for your continued support.

Greg Reyes
Chairman

From left:
Dialog is focusing on cross-selling a wider range
of more complex power management, audio and
wireless solutions into a broader range of portable
computing devices, including tablets.

Dialog views Ultrabooks™ as one of the next
growth markets for its technologies.

Dialog Semiconductor shares in 2012

Dialog continues to expand
its investor base, gaining the
confidence of the market, both
in Europe and the US, and
attracting new long-term oriented
institutional Shareholders.

In 2012, Dialog’s share price opened at €12.58
and reached a high of €18.74 on 26 March.
During the second half of 2012 the continuing
macro concerns about fiscal consolidation and
low growth in Europe and the US brought
additional instability to the financial markets.
The share price trended down, tracking some
of our most immediate peers and closing the
year at €13.30 on 31 December.

Share price development
The following graphs chart the cumulative
Shareholder return of the Company for the past
12 months and for the past five years, compared
with selected technical benchmark indices –
Germany’s TecDAX index – which Dialog itself
entered in September 2009 and the Philadelphia
SE Semiconductor index (“SOX”).

As can be seen from the graph below, which
shows the percentage movement in share price
during the year, in 2012 Dialog’s share price
performance followed a similar trend to that of
TecDAX and SOX for most of the year. The stock
underperformed the TecDAX and its peer group
during the last two months of the year, seeing
some recovery in the first few days of the New
Year 2013. In the last three years, 2010–2012,
Dialog has continued to show remarkable
growth, outperforming TecDAX and SOX by
approximately 700%. During these years the
share price grew by around 75%.

Note: Peer group Index constituents: Wolfson Microelectronics Plc,
Texas Instruments Inc., STMicroelectronics NV, Skyworks Solutions Inc.,
Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Microsemi Corp., Micrel Inc., Melexis NV,
MaxLinear, Inc., Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Linear Technology
Corp., Intersil Corporation, Infineon Technologies, CSR plc, Cirrus
Logic Inc., Broadcom Corp., austriamicrosystems AG, Aixtron SE.

2012 12-month Dialog Semiconductor share price performance (%)Jan 12Feb 12Mar 12Apr 12May 12Jun 12Jul 12Aug 12Sep 12Oct 12Nov 12Dec 12Dialog Semicon. (XTRA: DLG)German TecDAX (Price Return) – IndexPhiladelphia SE Semiconductor Sector Index50.0040.0030.0020.0010.000.00-10.00

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Dialog Semiconductor shares in 2012 continued

2008-2012 Dialog Semiconductor share price performance (%)

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

-200

Jul 2008

Jan 2009

Jul 2009

Jan 2010

Jul 2010

Jan 2011

Jul 2011

Jan 2012

Jul 2012

Jan 2013

Dialog Semicon. (XTRA: DLG)

German TecDAX (Price Return) – Index

Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Sector Index

Share fundamentals for the financial year 2012

Total number of shares outstanding and registered as at 31 December 2012
Weighted average number of shares during 2012 (basic)
Weighted average number of shares during 2012 (diluted)
Type
Par value (in £)
Bloomberg Symbol
Reuters Symbol
ISIN

Key figures for the financial year 2012 based on weighted average number of shares (basic)

Revenue per share (in US$)
Operating profit per share (in US$)
Net profit per share (in US$)
Book value per share as at 31 December 2012 (in US$)
Accounting standards

Market data 2012

Exchange segment Germany

Designated sponsor

Market capitalisation as at 31 December 2012 (in millions of €)
Turnover of shares during 2012

68,068,930
64,680,895
67,354,071
Ordinary
0.1
DLG
DLGS.DE
GB0059822006

11.96
1.41
0.97
5.91
IAS/IFRS

Midcap, Prime All Share,
Prime Technology,
Technology All Share
Close Brothers
Seydler
Cheuvreux
(as at 1.1.2013)
905
530,815 shares/day

Trading in Dialog shares
Dialog shares are traded in Germany on the
XETRA and Frankfurt regulated official markets,
and on all other German regional exchanges
on the open market.

Dividend policy
Dialog participates in industries that are
considered to be global growth engines and
provides its services and products to major
players in these industries. Dialog’s Board of
Directors is committed to reinvesting all profits
into laying the framework for future growth
and continues to believe that this policy is
in the best interests of all its Shareholders.

Investor relations
Dialog understands the importance of clear
communication with investors and analysts,
particularly during a period of global economic
uncertainty. During 2012, the management
team continued its efforts to ensure that the
market was kept up to date with the effect the
changing macroenvironment was having on
its business, together with the important and
exciting changes under way at the Company.
Dialog’s shares are now followed by
17 independent financial analysts, representing
both European and US investment banks.
During 2012, we issued trading updates and
quarterly earnings reports, presented at several
investor conferences and international road
shows in Europe, the US and Asia, and kept
in regular contact with our Shareholders and
analysts. Dialog was named in second place in
the “German Investor Relations Award 2012”
for the TecDAX category by Thomson Reuters
Extel (a division of Thomson Reuters),
WirtschaftsWoche business magazine, and
DIRK (the association for Investor Relations (IR)
in Germany).

Information provided, including presentations,
press releases and reports of the Company,
as well as the recommendations of analysts
covering the Company, can be downloaded
from the corporate website: www.dialog-
semiconductor.com/investor-relations

TecDAX index
Dialog was granted entry to the TecDAX index
during 2009. The TecDAX tracks the 30 largest
and most actively traded companies from
the various technology sectors of the Prime
Standard segment, excluding those listed
in the German DAX index. It is amongst the
most important stock indices in Germany and
membership is decided by a ranking, based
on a company’s free-float market capitalisation
and stock market trading volume.

Free-float
Dialog’s free-float is 65,389,162 or 96.1%
of the outstanding shares. The free-float is
calculated by excluding the 2,679,768 shares
held in the Dialog Semiconductor Plc Employee
Benefit Trust.

The free-float includes the following shares
held on behalf of discretionary clients as per
the share register on 31 December 2012.

State Street
BNP Paribas
Securities Services
The Bank of New York
Mellon SA/NV
Citigroup Global Markets
Clearstream Banking S.A.
CACEIS Bank
Chase Nominees Ltd
Brown Brothers
Harriman & Co

6,140,555

9.4%

4,618,079

7.1%

4,438,659
3,974,595
3,488,399
3,391,493
2,865,198

6.8%
6.1%
5.3%
5.2%
4.4%

2,008,765

3.1%

Shares held by X-Fab Semiconductor AG,
as per the share register on 31 December 2012,
amounted to 1.8% of discretionary clients.

Since 31 December 2012 and as per the share
register on 31 January 2013, there has been
one material change to the shares held on
behalf of discretionary clients.

Shares held on behalf of discretionary clients
as per the share register on 31 January 2013.

The Bank of New York
Mellon SA/NV
BNP Paribas
Securities Services
State Street
Citigroup
Global Markets
Clearstream
Banking S.A.
CACEIS Bank
Chase Nominees Ltd

4,511,756

4,347,913
3,888,040

3,658,365

3,453,092
3,197,105
2,838,229

6.9%

6.6%
5.9%

5.6 %

5.3 %
4.9 %
4.3 %

Disclosure of interests
The provisions of the DTR require that any
person or fund acquiring a direct or indirect
interest of 3% or more of a class of shares
issued by the Company – with voting rights at
the Company’s general meeting – must inform
the Company of its interest within two working
days. If the 3% interest is exceeded, the
Shareholder must inform the Company of any
increase or decrease of one percentage point
in its interest.

In accordance with DTR 5.1.5 with respect
to voting rights attached to shares held by
investment managers (on behalf of clients), by
scheme operators and ICVCs, the first threshold
for disclosure is set at 5% with the next level
set at 10% and every percentage above 10%.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 1 | Overview

Andrew Austin
Vice President, Sales

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Mark Tyndall
Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Strategy

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Our business strategy and performance

Dialog delivered its sixth successive year of record revenue growth in 2012,
further validating our strategy, and closed the year with a strong balance sheet.

Our strategy is built on four key pillars:

1. Extending our portfolio of highly
integrated mixed signal, lower power
products for portable platforms

2. Broadening and deepening our global
customer base

Dialog offers custom Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
for large, high volume customers and standard Application Specific
Standardised Products (ASSPs), which offer high levels of
configurability, to a wider customer base. In 2012, we:

■ Launched a fourth generation of configurable system power

management ICs, designed for multicore application
processor devices.

■ Enhanced our audio technology portfolio, including an integrated
DSP to enable echo cancellation and noise suppression using
advanced algorithms.

■ Continued to see increased design wins for our SmartPulse™
wireless sensor technology, based on DECT Ultra Low Energy.
This includes OEMs that are using our chipset to develop
internet-enabled plugs for home appliance energy monitoring
and management applications via smartphone, tablet and
PC apps.

Dialog continues to extend the range of power and audio
management semiconductor content sold into the portable platforms
of the world’s leading smartphone vendors and the number of
smartphone, tablet, Ultrabook™, DECT and VoIP platforms and
models we are able to address. In 2012, Dialog:

■ Secured more platform wins with Samsung. Our power

management and audio technologies now feature in two Galaxy
smartphone platforms and the Pebble MP3 player. This includes
the S-5368 smartphone, which was launched in the Chinese
TD-SCDMA market in 2012 and went into volume production
for distribution by China Mobile, which aims to sell over 120 million
TD-SCDMA devices in 2013 and it aims for 80% of these units to
be smartphones.

■ Extended its Processor Partner Programme, developing companion
PMICs with leading and emerging application processor vendors
to address a broader customer base through their sales ecosystems.
In 2012, Freescale included our power management technology
in its reference design for quad-core smartphone devices and we
had success with a key partner sampling our chipset for 4G LTE
smartphones, designed for Asian-based customers.

■ Won several new short-range wireless customers, including VTech

in the enterprise cordless phone market and Jabra in the professional
headset market. We also see significant market interest in the
microphone and console gaming products.

■ Opened our new Asian headquarters in Taipei to meet the needs

of our growing customer base in the region.

3. Continuous innovation

4. Select acquisitions and strategic
co‑operations for access to innovative
differentiating technologies

Dialog has a strategy of continuous innovation, focusing on new
power-saving solutions and design methodologies in the personal
portable device market, while partnering with our foundries on
advanced production processes. This year we have:

■ Developed new building blocks to drive much higher current than
was ever possible before, supporting extended play time between
battery charges, faster charging and batteries that do not discharge
as quickly for a wider range of tablet and smartphone devices.

■ This includes pioneering work on the use of a multiphase buck

Dialog continues to evaluate select acquisition opportunities in
segments that complement our existing core strengths and provide
differentiation, building on the successful purchase of SiTel and
integration of its wireless connectivity solutions into our business
last year. We are also partnering with innovative start-ups on a
range of new technologies. This year we have partnered with:

■ A pioneer in the use of MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that
replace legacy quartz products to offer unsurpassed performance,
reliability and flexibility with the lowest cost of ownership.

architecture, 0.13 micron BCD technology.

■ A start-up that is taking an innovative new approach to power

■ We also licensed the ARM® Cortex™ M0 processor to integrate
a standard 32-bit processor into mixed signal PMICs for the first
time in the industry.

These technological advances are helping us to provide superior digital
processing capabilities and better power management functions that
can be produced in exceptionally high volumes at competitive prices.

conversion for multiple markets, including smartphones, tablets,
Ultrabooks™ and data centres, based on switch capacitive
techniques. The technology facilitates the use of smaller
inductive components, resulting in increased efficiency and
an overall higher power density factor over and above today’s
competing technologies.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Chief Executive’s review

As such, innovation continues to be the
lifeblood of our Company. Our power
management IC, featuring a new multiphase
buck converter for powering quad-core
application processors, was sampled to key
customers in 2012. It meets the more complex
power management needs of next generation
smartphones, tablets and Ultrabooks™.

In due course, we believe there will be
additional technical capabilities that Dialog must
develop or acquire to ensure it maintains its
strengths in the mixed signal semiconductor
market for portable devices. This was one of the
main reasons for our successful US$201 million
convertible bond issue in March 2012.

Dialog is also keeping pace with technology
and in 2013, together with our foundry
partners, will start its transition to a smaller
geometry, 130 nanometer manufacturing
process that will yield more chips per wafer.
As a fabless semiconductor company, we’ve
forged close partnerships with a number of
foundries to enable us to integrate more analog,
digital and high voltage components, including
Field Effect Transistors (FETs) into a smaller form
factor, single chip power management solutions.
This will help to increase the talk time of
portable devices while meeting the consumers’
desire of faster charging.

Dialog continues to seek the brightest and the
best and has significantly increased its employee
base to a total of 806 in Asia, the US and
Europe; during the last quarter of 2012 we
opened two new design centres in Turkey
and Italy to attract further talent.

Dear Shareholders,
Dialog continued to perform very strongly in
2012 with top-line growth of 47% year-on-year,
against a backdrop of broadly flat global
semiconductor industry revenue according to
industry analysts. This is our fifth successive
year of profitable and rapid growth.

At the same time, in 2012, the Company has
improved its gross operating margin quarter on
quarter as a percentage of revenue to 37.8% over
the last four quarters by focusing on product
yield improvements, supply chain negotiations
and material cost reductions. Continued margin
improvement remains a key focus.

Dialog’s financial performance in 2012 was
driven by success in the smartphone and
tablet sectors. Beyond the boom in
smartphones, tablets, e-books and media
players, we expect to see the emergence of
other portable devices, such as next generation
convertible Ultrabooks™ that can be used as
a tablet or laptop. Ultrabooks™ are closer in
architecture to smartphones and tablets than
PCs, in terms of their battery and energy
requirements, creating opportunities for
Dialog’s power management technologies.

We’re also expanding into new sectors. Using
our DECT technology, Dialog is able to support
reliable, interference-free wireless signals to
cordless phones and headsets, microphones
and gaming controllers in real time with no
buffering, achieving ceiling to cellar reach.
Additionally our Ultra Low Energy (ULE) DECT
ICs are increasingly used in home automation
applications that can also be controlled over
the cloud from your smartphone or tablet. This
expertise in short-range wireless connectivity is
enabling us to develop new ICs for transmitting
data between personal devices, smartphones
and tablets, and we already have some exciting
new products in development.

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chief Executive Officer

From left:
Dialog has a strategy of continuous innovation,
focusing on new power-saving solutions and design
methodologies in the personal portable device
market, while partnering with our foundries on
advanced production processes.

Dr Jalal Bagherli, Dialog Semiconductor CEO, with
Maria Marced, President of TSMC Europe, one of
Dialog’s key partners with whom the Company
is co-operating on state-of-the-art 0.13 micron
bipolar-CMOS-DMIS (BCD) technology.

We have also expanded our global footprint
by establishing an Asian headquarters function
in Taipei in April 2012. This complements our
existing manufacturing engineering support
presence in Taiwan, and is intended to facilitate
engagement with major new customers
locally and is a stepping stone for our future
growth ambitions to address the fast-growing
smartphone market in China, which we expect
to nearly double to more than 450 million units
in 2013.

Dialog should play its part as good corporate
citizens. We operate with a conscious eye on
minimising our impact on the environment and
making a positive contribution to society. This
not only reduces operating costs, by minimising
energy and raw material wastage, but also helps
us to make Dialog a great place to work.

I look forward to the challenges of 2013,
focusing in particular on the opportunities
for our technologies in next generation
smartphones, tablets and Ultrabooks™,
together with the exciting growth opportunity
to bring our technology into smartphones
for China. I remain confident of Dialog’s
prospects for continuing profitable growth
as we pursue our aspirations to reach and
surpass US$1 billion in annual revenues.

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chief Executive Officer

Above:
Dialog replaces discrete power management
components with highly integrated, single-chip
solutions that provide design simplicity, reduce
energy usage, save board space for other
components and lower the overall bill of materials.

From left:
SmartPulse is Dialog’s wireless sensor network
connectivity solution, based on the Ultra Low Energy
DECT standard for home automation applications.

Dialog opened its new Asian headquarters
in Taipei in 2012 to meet the needs of our
growing customer base in the region.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Our products and key customers

Dialog focuses on three
major sectors: mobile,
connectivity and automotive
and industrial.

Mobile solutions
Our power management, audio and display
semiconductor solutions are designed for
portable devices, including smartphones,
tablets, Ultrabooks™, ebooks, MP3, MP4
and other media players.

Dialog replaces discrete power management
components with highly integrated, single
chip solutions that provide design simplicity,
reduce energy usage, save board space for
other components and lower the overall bill
of materials. Dialog’s Power Management
Integrated Circuits (PMICs) are fully configurable,
which means they can be programmed to
meet the exact voltage and current needs
of every component.

Effective power management in many portable
devices presents an increasingly complex array
of design challenges. Smartphones, tablets and
Ultrabooks™ increasingly need to be able to
run high definition video, games, GPS maps
and audio content and connect via high speed
4G LTE and legacy 3G networks, Wi-Fi and

short-range wireless stands like Bluetooth.
4G LTE, for example, requires a lot more
processing power to decode far greater
amounts of data in the wireless spectrum.
At the same time consumers demand displays
that are brighter, bigger and incorporate touch
functionality and, in the future, haptic feedback.
Each of these features is a major battery
drain, creating a need for effective power
management technologies.

Multicore devices delegate simple tasks to one
core, while directing more complex, power-
hungry tasks to the other core. Each of the
quad- or octal-core application processors needs
to be powered up and down into and out of
sleep state in particular sequences. Dialog’s
solutions excel at handling this power
management complexity. Dialog’s charging
solutions for lithium ion battery systems support
faster charging, more safely and from a wider
variety of sources.

With a long legacy of delivering different power
management designs for world-leading mobile
phone manufacturers and portable consumer
OEMs, we seek to optimise all aspects of the
design, including electrical, thermal and
mechanical packaging considerations. These
designs offer sophisticated integration with
multiple power management and analog
functions on the chip, including programmable

high-performance LDOs (low dropout voltage
regulators), high-efficiency DC-DC voltage
converters, intelligent battery charging circuits,
software programmable LED drivers, sensor
ADCs, USB interfaces, and multichannel
audio capabilities.

In 2012, Dialog launched a new class of power
management product – DA9063 – our fourth
generation of advanced system PMIC and
flagship product, targeting high-end multicore-
based applications. A second member of the
family – DA9021 – addresses lower power
cost-sensitive applications.

Our configurable PMICs enable late changes
in board-level designs as additional functionality
that is added into smartphone platforms during
the R&D process. As a platform-based PMIC
can support multiple phone designs, Dialog
helps its customers reduce inventories and
respond to the consumer market’s need for
volume flexibility.

Dialog’s Audio CODECs filter out extreme
background noise and increase the fidelity of
the sound through advanced echo cancellation
and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology
that delivers a rich, deep base and clear high
frequencies even in noisy environments.
This is complemented by amplifier technology
to improve audio quality through the
headphones and speakers.

From left:
In 2012, Dialog launched a new class of power
management product – DA9063 – our fourth
generation of advanced system power
management integrated circuit (PMIC).

Dialog is one of the first companies to combine
a fully configurable PMIC with a low power
Audio CODEC that is monolithically integrated,
or stacked, in a single package to deliver
significant board space and cost savings to its
customers. This can involve the integration of
over 40 different high- and low-voltage circuits
and analog functions on a single chip.

Connectivity and VoIP solutions
Dialog’s DECT-based transceivers are designed
for wireless microphones, speakers, gaming
controllers as well as professional headsets
and cordless phones using this secure, reliable,
interference-free short-range connectivity
standard that offers ceiling to cellar reach and
can also extend out into consumers’ gardens.

DECT is optimised for the short-range wireless
spectrum, giving audio priority in the home or
office. It is also ideally suited to handling other
types of signal that require a real-time response
with no buffering. Use of DECT avoids the
problems of co-channel interference when
multiple Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microwave and
other proprietary signals compete, slowing
response times and causing device drop-offs.
For example, DECT ensures that microphones
capturing voice are perfectly in sync with the
backing tracks and musicians and consumers
can enjoy reliable, real-time control when using
their gaming consoles.

Dialog has also developed SmartPulse™, based
on DECT Ultra Low Energy, to enable consumers
to wirelessly monitor and control electric plugs,
solar panels, lighting switches, heating
thermostats and other innovative smart home
applications over the cloud using the always-on
computing power of a smartphone or tablet.

By enabling voice and data to run over a single
network Voice-over IP (VoIP) technology can
enable businesses to increase bandwidth
efficiencies and reduce costs and migrate away
from traditional copper wire switched telephone
systems. Dialog engages with the leading global
VoIP phone manufacturers with our energy-
efficient Green VoIP solution to address the
large enterprise, small to medium business
(SMB) and hotel markets.

Dialog offers high-performance, energy-saving
VoIP chipsets that integrate the building blocks
for best-in-class audio, security and graphics
functionality. They use acoustic echo cancellation
and active noise reduction to deliver crystal clear
conversations, with the option of video calling
or phone number directories on a high resolution,
colour touchscreen LCD, and banking-grade
levels of security authentication.

We are also developing DECT and VoIP
technologies to provide voice control and
telephony functionality in smart home
appliances, for example medical pendants
for the elderly.

From left:
Dialog’s DECT-based transceivers are designed
for wireless gaming controllers, microphones
and speakers and provide reliable,
interference-free connectivity.

By using the DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy) standard,
Dialog is able to provide interference-free wireless
connectivity with the widest reach throughout
consumers’ homes and low deployment costs.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Our products and key customers continued

Automotive and industrial
Dialog supplies motor control ASICs to a leading
European automotive supplier who in turn
delivers Dialog-based windscreen wiper motor
products addressing mid- to high-end European
cars. Additionally, our first product for a
customer in Japan went into production
in 2012.

These devices capitalise on Dialog’s expertise
and knowledge of technologies ranging from
power management systems and mixed signal
design, to high voltage circuits and embedded
microprocessors on a single integrated circuit
in an automotive-qualified CMOS process,
including flash memory.

Dialog’s power management and clock
companion ICs for the Intel Atom and Freescale
i.MX series of processors provide an optimum
solution for next generation infotainment
systems. These help to deliver video, high fidelity
audio and better GPS and other multimedia
support that reacts in real time to the changing
external environment.

For the industrial market, Dialog develops
innovative control ASICs, both for conventional
light sources, such as fluorescent or High-
Intensity Discharge (“HID”) lamps. Our future
development focus is on energy-efficient retrofit

bulb LED lighting solutions. These devices seek
to deliver optimal control and regulation of
light sources, while maximising their service life.
Through intelligent control, using advanced
digital signal processing, these devices help
to minimise energy consumption.

Manufacture, assembly and testing
Dialog outsources its wafer production to select
foundries, principally in Taiwan, Singapore and
China, which provide high-quality products
and have the ability to meet both our stringent
qualification requirements and tight deadlines.

Design, development and production
We are justifiably proud of the quality and
feature-rich functionality of our mixed
signal integrated circuits, achieving high
integration levels.

Innovation is vital to our continued success.
During 2012, we invested US$127.9 million,
or 16.5% of our revenue, in research and
development. Our ability to develop mixed
signal Application Specific Integrated Circuits
(ASICs) and Application Specific Standard
Products (ASSPs) designs rapidly enables us
to respond to customers’ needs for new, higher
performance solutions while reducing cost.
Our strategy of modifying and reusing a wide
set of specialised analog building blocks speeds
up the design process. In addition, our use of
industry standard design tools increases the level
of automation and the quality of verification in
our products. Our commitment to continuously
deepen our expertise has resulted in increased
levels of integration and product innovation
in all business sectors.

The final assembly of our chips is outsourced
to a number of qualified subcontractors in Asia.
Our test programmes, based on our own and
individual customers’ specifications, are
developed by our test engineers in parallel with
the design process. All test development is
undertaken at our Nabern facility in Germany
using the same type of test equipment and
handling interfaces as our offshore test
subcontractors to speed up the production
transfer process and volume ramp.

All production testing and warehousing of our
final products is outsourced to our Asian test
subcontract partners, enabling direct drop
shipments to our end customers. We have also
created a specialist offshore operations and
a support centre in Taiwan. We have our own
manufacturing and technical engineers close to
foundries and assembly and test subcontractors
in Asia. By being “on the spot” to resolve any
potential engineering issues quickly, they can
forestall potential delays in production.

From left:
Dialog’s power management and clock companion
ICs for the Intel Atom and Freescale i.MX series of
processors provide an optimum solution for next
generation infotainment systems.

During 2012, Dialog invested US$127.5 million,
or 16.5% of our revenue, in research
and development.

Quality and environment control
We have an uncompromising approach to
quality assurance in every area of our operations
and goal of zero failures of our products in the
field. Active employee participation in error
prevention approaches has enabled us to win
the approval of our major customers and
to beat their parts per million (ppm) failure
rate expectations. The overall objective of our
quality management system is to provide all
our customers with the assurance that our
products and services not only fulfil their
current contractual requirements, but will
also meet their future needs.

We are committed to minimising our impact on
the environment by developing and promoting
environmentally compatible products, and
operate in accordance with the ISO 14001
international environmental quality standard.
We continuously promote awareness and
knowledge of environmental and social
responsibility throughout the organisation to
ensure that they become a natural part of the
decision-making process. As we demand the
same standards from our suppliers we only
form supply partnerships with those who are
accredited to the same international standards.
For more detailed information on specific
products, please see our website:
www.dialog-semiconductor.com.

Principal customers
Many of Dialog’s principal customers are leading
portable device digital cordless, automotive
and industrial equipment manufacturers that
purchase both ASIC and ASSP solutions.
Customers with a significant contribution to
revenue include (in order of contribution) Apple,
Gigaset, Panasonic, Bosch and Samsung. These
top five customers represented 91% of revenue
in 2012. Samsung has also become increasingly
important for a growing range of our products
targeting smartphone and portable media
player platforms.

Given the rapidly evolving nature of the
technology used in Dialog’s target markets,
the Company strives to develop long-term
relationships with its major customers and
seeks to adopt a partnership approach for
both standard products and custom solutions.
Customers look to Dialog for high integration,
innovation and technical expertise, while close
working relationships with customers provide
Dialog with an opportunity to develop and
refine market-leading products with recognised
industry leaders.

From left:
Dialog has an uncompromising approach to quality
assurance in every area of our operations and goal
of zero failures of our products in the field.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

“The Internet of Things is dependent
on having an Ultra Low Energy wireless
standard that has ceiling to cellar reach
and beyond, sensors that can last
a decade with a single AAA battery
pack and the addition of voice control
or telephony if required. Dialog has
developed SmartPulse™ to deliver this
smart home functionality and more.”

Sean McGrath
Vice President and General Manager
Connectivity, Automotive and Industrial
Business Group

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Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Financial review

“Our rigorous focus on working capital together with sound financial
practices rooted in operational excellence are helping Dialog build
a scalable platform for sustainable profitable growth.”

Jean‑Michel Richard
CFO, Vice President Finance

The following tables detail the historical
consolidated statements of the operations of
Dialog for the years ended 31 December 2011
and 2012:

Revenues
Mobile Systems
Automotive/Industrial
Connectivity
Corporate Sector

Revenues

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring expenses
Other operating income

Operating profit

Interest income and other financial income
Interest expense and other financial expense
Foreign currency exchange gains and losses, net

Result before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net profit

2012

20111)

US$000

% of revenues

US$000

% of revenues

638,765
38,686
96,133
(1)

773,583

(480,971)

292,612

(38,669)
(33,476)
(127,886)
(1,549)
–

91,032

1,360
(6,466)
199

86,125

(23,612)

62,513

82.6
5.0
12.4
0.0

100.0

(62.2)

37.8

(5.0)
(4.3)
(16.5)
(0.2)
0.0

11.8

0.2
(0.8)
0.0

11.1

(3.1)

8.1

370,926
45,878
108,778
1,679

527,261

(319,073)

208,188

(32,370)
(24,442)
(90,046)
–
303

61,633

376
(235)
(352)

61,422

(4,070)

57,352

70.3
8.7
20.7
0.3

100.0

(60.5)

39.5

(6.1)
(4.6)
(17.1)
0.0
0.1

11.7

0.1
0.0
(0.2)

11.6

(0.8)

10.9

Change

72.2
(15.7)
0.0
(100.1)

46.7

50.7

40.6

19.5
37.0
42.0
–
0.0

47.7

261.7
2,651.5
(156.5)

40.2

480.1

9.0

1) 2011 numbers adjusted for purchase price allocation, please refer to note 4 to the consolidated financial statements

In line with previous years, the
key performance indicators of
the business continue to be
revenue growth, profitability
and liquidity. The performance
against these and year-on-year
comparison is detailed in the
following section.

Results of operations
Segment reporting
Revenue in the Mobile Systems segment
for the year ended 31 December 2012 was
US$638.8 million (2011: US$370.9 million),
representing 82.6% of our total revenue (2011:
70.3%). The 72.2% increase in this sector is
primarily driven by the continuous success of
our growing range of highly integrated power
management solutions for portable devices,
including smartphones, tablets and portable
media players.

Operating profit in the Mobile Systems
segment (see note 24 to the consolidated
financial statements) grew to US$112.3 million
from US$59.8 million achieved in 2011, an
increase of 87.7%. This increased profitability
was primarily driven by higher revenues and

by leveraging operating expenses whilst
continuing to improve product margins.

Revenues from our Automotive/Industrial
Applications segment was US$38.7 million
(2011: US$45.9 million), representing 5.0%
of our total revenues (2011: 8.7%).

This decrease in revenues is mainly the result of
lower sales volumes in the area of professional
lighting applications, caused by the unfavourable
economic climate in Europe and a decreased level
of investment. Operating profit in the segment
was US$8.1 million (2011: US$9.8 million). Despite
lower revenues, operating profit as a percentage
of revenues remained relatively constant
(2012: 20.9% compared to 2011: 21.5%),
demonstrating our abilities to control cost.

The Connectivity segment represents our
subsidiary Dialog Semiconductor B.V. (Dialog
B.V.), which we acquired on 10 February
2011, therefore its results are consolidated
from this date (see note 4 to the consolidated
financial statements).

Revenue from our Connectivity segment in 2012
was US$96.1 million (2011: US$108.8 million).
In 2012, the Connectivity segment contributed
an operating loss of US$13.1 million, compared
to an operating profit of US$4.9 million for 2011.
The decrease in revenue can be mainly attributed
to the overall softening in the cordless DECT
market, driven by unfavourable macroeconomics
– especially in Europe – but also by the
Company’s strategy to not take market share at
low margin whilst it refocuses R&D investments
to address new applications and markets.

Had the Connectivity business been consolidated
from the beginning of 2011, the total revenue
in 2011 would have been US$120.2 million,
US$24.1 million above the US$96.1 million
achieved in 2012. The operating profit would
have been US$3.6 million, US$16.7 million above
the operating loss of US$13.1 million in 2012.
The revenue decrease translates into a reduction
of the operating income of approximately
US$9.5 million.

During 2012, further adverse effects impacted
connectivity; inventory write-downs and
revaluations of US$2.0 million (2011:
US$0.2 million); a one-time expense of about
US$0.9 million related to the transfer of certain
legacy connectivity products to a new assembly
site which will lead to further cost improvements
once the transfer is completed in Q1 2013 (2011:
nil), restructuring expenses of US$1.5 million
(2011: nil) – please see explanation here below
under “restructuring expenses” – increased
outsourced R&D expenses of US$1.7 million
compared to 2011 to accelerate the development
of new products, government grants for R&D
activities received were US$0.4 million lower
than in 2011, capitalised R&D and overhead
expenses reduced by US$1.0 million compared
to 2011 and US$0.4 million of overhead cost
associated with the Company’s share option
programme were allocated to Connectivity
(2011: nil) – this amount related mainly to
National Insurance provisions for UK-based
employees, associated to share options that
had to be provided for by the Company.

On the other hand, during 2012, other favourable
effects were recorded: the operating loss in 2012
included an amortisation expense resulting from
fair value adjustments in connection with the
purchase price allocation of US$5.6 million
(2011 US$6.0 million). 2012 also included

US$0.6 million (2011: US$2.7 million) for the
accelerated amortisation of intangible assets in
relation to previously capitalised R&D expenses
for close to end of life products (these products
were fully amortised by the end of Q1 2012) and
finally 2011 benefited from a first-time inventory
overhead capitalisation of US$0.5 million to align
the local accounting procedures to those of the
Group. Furthermore, in 2012 the underlying1)
operational loss in 2012 was US$6.3 million,
compared to a profit of US$16.8 million in 2011

For further information please refer to notes 4
and 24 to the consolidated financial statements.

Revenues
Total revenues for 2012 were up 46.7% at
US$773.6 million (2011: US$527.3 million. The
increase in revenue is mainly a result of higher
sales volumes in our Mobile Systems segment.

Cost of sales
Cost of sales consists of material costs, the
costs of outsourced production and assembly,
related personnel costs and applicable overhead
and depreciation of test and other equipment.
Cost of sales for the period ended 31 December
2012 was up 50.7% at US$481.0 million
(2011: US$319.1 million). The increase in cost
of sales was mostly in line with the increase in
production volume.

As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales
increased from 60.5% in 2011 to 62.2% in
2012. This increase can largely be attributed to
the product mix, which reflects higher volume
customer contracts together with higher material
costs against the backdrop of an ongoing
constrained supply chain environment.
Additionally, very high volume ramps of new
products using new manufacturing processes,
introduced early last year, continued to drive
lower yields through 2012 although measurable
improvements were already visible in the second
half of 2012.

Gross profit
Our gross margin decreased from 39.5% of
revenue in 2011 to 37.8% in 2012. This was
due to higher cost of sales as a percentage
of revenue, as described above.

However, during the course of 2012, our gross
margin improved quarter on quarter to peak
at 38.5% of revenues in Q4 2012.

For the most part of 2012, gross margins
remained under pressure due to the reasons
described above and the continuous supply
constraints, which inhibited expected cost
reductions from suppliers.

Revenue
(US$m)

800

600

400

200

2011

2012

Cost of sales
(as % of revenue)

2011

2012

Selling and marketing expenses
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily
of salaries, sales commissions, travel expenses,
advertising and other marketing costs. In line
with our increased sales volume and continuous
growth of our business, selling and marketing
expenses increased from US$32.4 million in
2011 to US$38.7 million in 2012. As a percentage
of total revenue, selling and marketing expenses
decreased from 6.1% of total revenue in 2011
to 5.0% in 2012, demonstrating the Company’s
ability to control cost.

General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist
primarily of personnel and support costs for our
finance, human resources and other management
departments and in 2011 the acquisition-related
costs in connection with the purchase of SiTel.
General and administrative expenses for 2012
were up 37.0% at US$33.5 million (2011:
US$24.4 million). General and administrative
expenses as a percentage of total revenue
decreased from 4.6% in 2011 to 4.3% in 2012.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 2 | Business review

Financial review continued

2011 included one-time M&A expenses in
connection with the acquisition of Dialog B.V.,
totalling US$3.2 million. Excluding these one-
time costs, general and administrative expenses
in 2011 were US$21.2 million. Comparing the
US$21.2 million with the amount in 2012 we
saw an increase of US$12.3 million or 57.8%
over 2011.

US$3.1 million of this increase was due to
movements in the share price affecting the
National Insurance cost associated with
share-based payment charge. During 2012,
Dialog’s share price increased from €12.36 at
31 December 2011 to an average share price
of €15.85 impacting the National Insurance
associated with share options exercised in the
year and new options granted during 2012 –
please refer to note 21 to the consolidated
financial statements.

The remaining increase related to higher costs,
mainly personal costs for support functions,
reflecting the growth of the Company.
Underlying1) general and administrative expenses
in 2012 were US$29.2 million or 3.8% of
revenue, compared to US$19.9 million or
3.8% in 2011. Whilst the percentage remained
flat year-on-year, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of revenues continue
to remain amongst best in class in our industry.

Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses consist
principally of design and engineering-related
costs associated with the development of new
Application Specific Integrated Circuits
(“ASICs”) and Application Specific Standard
Products (“ASSPs”). Research and development
expenses (net of customer-funded projects)
were US$127.9 million for 2012 (2011:
US$90.0 million), an increase of 42.0%.
The increase was primarily due to an increased
headcount of our R&D personnel and
investments in advanced silicon and packaging
technologies in support of our ongoing growth
strategy. As a percentage of total revenue,
research and development expenses decreased
from 17.1% in 2011 to 16.5% in 2012.

Restructuring expenses
In connection with the acquisition of SiTel in
2011, as explained in note 4 to the consolidated
financial statements, the Company carried out
some reorganisation, resulting in restructuring
costs of US$1.5 million.

Operating profit
We reported an operating profit of US$91.0 million
for 2012. This compares to an operating profit
of US$61.6 million in the previous year.

This increase of 47.7% primarily resulted from
a wider revenue base in 2012, underpinned
by our Mobile Systems segment. Underlying1)
operating profit in 2012 was US$107.5 million or
13.9% of revenue, compared to US$79.8 million
or 15.1% of revenue in 2011.

Interest income and other financial income
Interest income and other financial income from
the Company’s investments (primarily short-term
deposits and securities) was US$1.4 million for
2012, compared to US$0.4 million in 2011.
The increase is associated with the placement
of the proceeds of the convertible bond
on interest-bearing accounts. For further
information, please refer to note 18 to
the consolidated financial statements.

Interest expense and other
financial expense
Interest expense and other financial expense
consists primarily of expenses from capital leases,
hire purchase agreements, the Group’s factoring
arrangement and in 2012 also the interest
expense in relation to the convertible bond.
2012 interest and other financial expenses were
US$6.5 million (2011: US$0.2 million). The amount
in 2012 mainly included two components relating
to the convertible bond: US$1.4 million relating
to a 1% coupon payable on a semi-annual
basis to the bondholders and US$4.0 million,
representing the interest expense in connection
with the measurement of financial liability from
the bond using the effective interest method.

Income tax expense
For 2012, a net tax charge of US$23.6 million
was recorded (2011: US$4.1 million), resulting
in an effective tax rate of 27.4% (2011: 6.6%).
The main reason for the increase of the effective
tax rate was that in 2012, a lower amount
of previously unrecognised deferred tax assets
was recognised. The amount in 2012 was
US$4.0 million compared to US$14.6 million in
2011. Excluding these tax benefits, the effective
tax rate in 2012 would have been 32.1%
compared to 30.4% in 2011. This increase
relates to higher operational expenses in the
UK, for which no tax benefit was recorded as
a result of not recognising deferred tax assets in
the UK. For further information, please refer to
note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.

Operating profit
(US$m)

120

100

2011

2012

Net profit
(US$m)

2011

2012

Net profit
For the reasons described above, net profit in
2012 reached US$62.5 million, compared to
US$57.4 million in 2011, with basic earnings per
share at US$0.97 (2011: US$0.91) and diluted
earnings per share at US$0.93 (2011: US$0.86).
Applying the 2012 effective tax rate of 27.4%
to the 2011 diluted earnings per share would
have reduced it by US$0.19 to US$0.67 – this
better demonstrates the operational leverage
that the Company achieved in 2012.

Liquidity and capital resources
Cash flows
Cash flows from operating activities were
US$52.4 million for 2012 (2011: US$69.6 million).
Cash inflows of US$139.7 million (2011:
US$97.2 million) resulted from the Company’s
net profit adjusted by depreciation, amortisation
and other non-cash effective expenses. This cash
inflow was partly offset by investments in the
Company’s working capital of US$77.9 million
(2011: US$24.8 million), mainly relating
to investments in inventories in support of
Q1 2013 backlog and business demand for the
first half of 2013. In addition, tax payments of
US$9.5 million (2011: US$3.1 million) reduced
net cash generated from operating activities.

Cash used for investing activities was
US$54.3 million for 2012 (2011:
US$116.1 million). Cash used for investing
activities in 2012 predominantly consisted
of US$35.0 million (2011: US$21.2 million)

for the purchase of advanced test equipment,
tooling (masks), laboratory equipment, probe cards
and load boards. US$7.7 million (2011: nil) were
paid for a new licensing agreement, for further
information please refer to note 12 to the
consolidated financial statements. US$5.7 million
(2011: US$5.4 million) relate to the purchase
of other intangible assets. Payments related
to capitalised development costs were
US$6.0 million (2011: US$5.2 million).
2011 cash used for investing activities included
US$84.2 million relating to the acquisition
of SiTel Semiconductor.

Liquidity
At 31 December 2012, we had cash and cash
equivalents of US$312.4 million (31 December
2011: US$113.6 million). The working capital
(defined as current assets minus current liabilities)
was US$420.9 million (31 December 2011:
US$150.8 million).

With an amount of US$164.6 million, long-term
debt as of 31 December 2012 represents mainly
the fair value of the liability from the convertible
bond (31 December 2011: US$0), please refer to
note 18 to the consolidated financial statements.

If necessary, we have available for use a multi-
currency three-year (2010–2013) revolving credit
line facility of £10.0 million (US$16.2 million)
at a rate of LIBOR +150bp and a three-year
(2011–2014) revolving credit facility of
US$35.0 million that bears interest at an average
rate of LIBOR +140bp. At 31 December 2012
and 2011, we had no amounts outstanding
under these facilities. In addition, we have two
factoring agreements which provide the Company
with up to US$60.0 million of readily available
cash (a US$30 million increase over 2011).
Accordingly, we believe the funding available
from these and other sources will be sufficient
to satisfy our working capital requirements in
the near- to medium-term if needed.

Dialog Semiconductor’s underlying financial performance for 2012 and 2011 is summarised below:

US$000

Revenues
Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring expenses
Other operating income

IFRS

773,583
(480,971)

292,612

(38,669)
(33,476)
(127,886)
(1,549)
–

2012
Adjustments

–
(1,142)

(1,142)

(6,286)
(4,296)
(4,716)
–
–

Underlying1)

773,583
(479,829)

293,754

(32,383)
(29,180)
(123,170)
(1,549)
–

Operating profit

91,032

(16,440)

107,472

Interest income and other financial income
Interest expense and other financial expense
Foreign currency exchange gains and losses net

1,360
(6,466)
199

–
(4,668)
–

1,360
(1,798)
199

Result before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net profit

Earnings per share (in US$)
Basic
Diluted

86,125

(23,612)

62,513

0.97
0.93

(21,108)

107,233

3,659

(17,449)

(0.27)
(0.26)

(27,271)

79,962

1.24
1.19

IFRS

527,261
(319,073)

208,188

(32,370)
(24,442)
(90,046)
–
303

61,633

376
(235)
(352)

61,422

(4,070)

57,352

0.91
0.86

EBITDA2)

124,352

(10,162)

134,514

87,570

20113)
Adjustments

–
(3,051)

(3,051)

(6,543)
(4,502)
(4,089)
–
–

(18,185)

–
–
–

(18,185)

1,489

(16,696)

(0.27)
(0.25)

(9,526)

Underlying1)

527,261
(316,022)

211,239

(25,827)
(19,940)
(85,957)
–
303

79,818

376
(235)
(352)

79,607

(5,559)

74,048

1.18
1.10

97,096

1) Underlying results in 2012 net of tax effects are based on IFRS, adjusted to exclude share-based compensation charges and related charges for National Insurance of US$8.3 million, excluding

US$4.7 million of amortisation of intangibles associated with the acquisition of Dialog B.V., excluding US$4.0 million non-cash effective interest expense in connection with the convertible bond
and excluding US$0.5 million non-cash effective interest expense related to the new licensing agreement (please refer to note 12 to the consolidated financial statements).

Underlying results in 2011 net of tax effects are based on IFRS, adjusted to exclude share-based compensation charges and related charges for National Insurance of US$6.2 million, excluding one-time
transaction costs of US$3.2 million associated with the acquisition of Dialog B.V., excluding US$7.3 million of amortisation of intangibles associated with the acquisition of Dialog B.V.

The term “underlying” is not defined in IFRS and therefore may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Underlying measures are not intended as a substitute
for, or a superior measure to, IFRS measures.

2) EBITDA is defined as operating profit excluding depreciation for property, plant and equipment (2012: US$12.7 million, 2011: US$8.8 million), amortisation for intangible assets (2012: US$19.6 million,

2011: US$16.0 million) and losses on disposals and impairment of fixed assets (2012: US$1.0 million, 2011: US$1.1 million).

3) 2011 numbers adjusted for the purchase price allocation, please refer to note 4 to the 2012 interim consolidated financial statements.

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At 31 December
2012
US$000

At 31 December
2011
US$000

312,435
251,067

563,502

50,318
32,283
51,789
1,335
8,913

144,638

708,140

142,650
182,899
382,591

708,140

113,590
117,685

231,275

28,404
32,283
38,361
1,684
17,382

118,114

349,389

80,440
4,345
264,604

349,389

Change
US$000

198,845
133,382

332,227

21,914
–
13,428
(349)
(8,469)

26,524

358,751

62,210
178,554
117,987

358,751

175.1
113.3

143.7

77.2
–
35.0
(20.7)
(48.7)

22.5

102.7

77.3
4,109.4
44.6

102.7

Current liabilities increased by net US$62.2 million
of which US$55.8 million relate to increased
trade and other payables, which mainly stand
in relation to the increased inventory balance.

Non-current liabilities increased by
US$178.6 million. The amount at 31 December
2012 mainly includes US$164.6 million
(31 December 2011: nil), which represents
the fair value of the convertible bond liability
and US$11.8 million (31 December 2011: nil)
financing costs relating to the new licence
agreement. For further information, please
refer to note 12 and note 18 to the consolidated
financial statements respectively.

Shareholders’ equity increased from
US$264.6 million at 31 December 2011
by US$118.0 million to US$382.6 million
at 31 December 2012. US$36.6 million
of this increase relates to the convertible
bond. US$69.5 million relate to our net
profit (adjusted by expenses for share-based
payments). The equity ratio was 54.0%
(31 December 2011: 75.7%).

Statement of financial position

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
All other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets
All other non-current assets
Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net Shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity

Balance sheet total was US$708.1 million at
31 December 2012 (31 December 2011:
US$349.4 million). Cash and cash equivalents
increased by US$198.8 million or 175.1%
to US$312.4 million at 31 December 2012
(31 December 2011: US$113.6 million).

This increase was mainly caused by the net
cash inflows from operating activities of
US$52.4 million from the convertible bond
in the amount of US$196.6 million and cash
inflows from the sale of employee stock
purchase plan shares in the amount of
US$4.1 million. The cash inflows were partly
offset by cash outflows for investing activities
in the amount of US$54.3 million.

Other current assets increased from
US$117.7 million at 31 December 2011
by US$133.4 million to US$251.1 million at
31 December 2012. The increase of 113.3%
is mainly driven by higher inventory balances
(+US$89.8 million) and higher trade receivables
(+US$36.2 million).

Total non-current assets increased 22.5%
to US$144.6 million; investments into tangible
and intangible assets were US$68.6 million.
These were partly offset by depreciation,
amortisation and impairment charges in the
amount of US$33.3 million. Deferred tax assets
decreased by US$8.5 million due to the usage
of net loss carry forwards.

Risks and their management

Dialog’s risk management process follows a sequence of risk identification,
assessment of probability and impact, and assigns an owner to manage
mitigation activities, liaising with internal and external auditors.

Market environment
Dialog operates in the fast-moving, highly competitive consumer electronics market where manufacturers demand the best quality at lowest prices
from their suppliers. Typical to our market are breakthrough innovations, fast rising leaders, hypes, mass production and global visibility. As a fabless
semiconductor manufacturer, Dialog’s position in its segments of operation is maintained by a high degree of innovation and fast time-to-market.

Risk

Actions

Consumers
Dialog is a market-leading provider of
high-quality IC solutions to innovative
consumer electronics companies. To maintain
this position and grow our business,
we need to convert trends into business
opportunities through effective marketing.

Economy
Our ambition is to sustain growth, but the
slowdown in the semiconductor industry
also affects the segments of our business.

Competition
Other parties in our industry may seek to
yield benefits from our technical innovations
by duplication of our products or parts.

Dialog invests in research and development to anticipate and respond to new market trends, rapidly
implement new designs to meet customers’ needs and keep abreast of technological changes.

Dialog invested US$127.9 million, or 16.5% of revenues, in R&D in 2012 across a range of highly
targeted areas.

We also opened our Asian headquarters in Taiwan, complementing our existing manufacturing
engineering support presence in the country, to be closer to our customer base in the region.

Dialog is broadening its product portfolio and investing in new solution areas that target
high-growth sectors.

In 2012, Dialog raised US$201 million of funds to allow us to respond quickly to acquisition
opportunities and expand our business.

We seek to protect our current business and our IP from being copied or used by others by
appropriate use of patents, copyrights and trademarks on a global basis.

Dialog holds 305 patent families, including 47 additional patents filed in 2012.

Business relations
Dialog seeks to mitigate the cyclical volatility of its market by diversifying into new sectors and broadening its customer base to reduce exposure to the
potential loss of any major customer. We need to seek partnerships that are flexible to the fluctuations in demand but able to ensure the continuity
of production. By distributing our supply over multiple partners, we seek to prevent shortages in the event one of our suppliers faces capacity constraints,
financial problems or natural disasters.

Risk

Actions

Suppliers
Dialog outsources the capital intensive
production of silicon wafers, packaging
and testing of integrated circuits to leading
suppliers, mainly in Asia. Capacity constraints
and business interruption could lead to
shortage of supply with various negative
consequential effects, such as loss of
revenue and adverse impact on Dialog’s
relationship with its customers.

Dialog has forged close partnerships with its foundries and they have responded by investing
in capacity to meet demand from our expanding customers.

Dialog maintains intense interaction to plan and manage capacity with its suppliers.

Dialog strives to have multiple backend and test sources to mitigate the risk of disruption
to supply. For each supplier, manufacturing quality, continuity of supply and financial health
are regularly monitored.

Dialog continued to work with a range of foundries in Taiwan, Singapore and China and test
and assembly houses in Taiwan and Singapore to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruption
and constraints.

Customers
Since Dialog relies on a relatively small
number of customers for a substantial
proportion of its revenue, the loss of one
or more of these customers would be likely
to have a material effect.

We are reducing the risk of our revenues, profitability and growth being affected by a slowdown
in the wireless communications market by winning customers in other sectors.

Dialog continued to expand its customer base. This includes ongoing success in providing multiple
Tier 1 customers with technologies for a growing number of portable device platforms and models
and the broadening of our range of Application Specific Standardised Products.

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Risks and their management continued

Operational excellence
Dialog recognises that time-to-market is a critical factor for the success of our customers. The efficiency of our internal operation is a relevant factor
to our performance. We run programmes to drive continuous improvement through all facets of the value chain from design to fulfilment. We also
test and evaluate the quality of the supporting business functions.

Our business model is fuelled by the funds trusted to Dialog to run its operations. We realise that our financial transactions bring the risk of currency
and interest rate fluctuations and bad debts. We seek to have enough free cash flow to invest in growing our business and select the right financial
service providers and products.

Risk

Actions

Design capacity
Dialog develops both Application Specific
Integrated Circuits for individual customers
as well as Application Specific Standard
Products to address multiple customers in
a market sector. Dialog respects that time-
to-market is of critical importance to our
customers’ success. With strong demand
for new innovations and the limited capacity
of design engineers, we must balance the
allocation of our resources to both our
business models.

Supply chain
Dialog runs a fabless model and does not
participate directly in the highly capital
intensive production environment. The
manufacturing of our products run over
multiple stages of production with multiple
suppliers. Each supplier must manage
capacity to ensure a healthy financial return,
leading to constraints in times of increasing
demand. Long-term capacity planning and
short-term fine-tuning are crucial to align
production cycle time with order lead times
for our customers.

Interest rates fluctuations
Interest earned from bank and money
market deposits can vary according to
market fluctuations and Dialog’s
cash requirements.

Dialog has selected specialised outsourced agencies to support the rapid recruitment of highly
skilled personnel.

In-house we dedicate human resource managers to drive the further development of our
personnel and benchmark our employment terms against top industry peers.

In 2012, Dialog expanded its design capacity by 21%. We recruited engineers into our current
design centres in the UK, Germany, Austria, Japan, the Netherlands and Greece and set up new
design centres in Turkey and Italy.

Dialog continues to expand its Technical Ladder, a forum of our top engineers, to share
knowledge, align design technologies and generate ideas for new products.

Dialog carefully selects its suppliers and regularly audits their quality and performance. We keep
a close relationship with our suppliers and have implemented automated feeds to ensure swift
turnaround of production orders and to manage the transition of production stages over multiple
manufacturing locations.

We keep inventory buffers to respond to unplanned demand fluctuations, but seek to manage
these to consume a minimum of working capital.

In 2012, we have rolled out state-of-the-art Supply Chain Network Planning software, based
on SAP, which supports the automated scheduling of production work orders, taking into
account the capacity constraints of our suppliers.

Dialog manages its interest income using a matched investment strategy with a mix of fixed
and variable interest rate facilities in highly liquid funds, which are offered by highly reputable
and rated financial institutions. This includes investing excess funds, even over the short term,
once the operating business has been financed.

During the year, the Group has held cash on deposit with a range of maturities from one week
to three months.

Risk

Actions

Liquidity levels
As a high growth company, we need to
balance the need for liquidity with the
avoidance of short-term overdrafts and
bank charges.

Currency fluctuations
The majority of Dialog’s revenue, material
costs and R&D expenses, to some extent are
in US dollar currency. There are, however,
foreign exchange risks associated with other
expenses such as wages and building rent,
recognised assets and liabilities in other
currencies, primarily the euro, the pound
sterling and Japanese yen.

Creditworthiness of customers
Dialog trades with selected customers
on credit terms and receivable balances,
which could create a risk of bad debts.

We structure the maturity of our current financial assets in the Group to meet 100% of the
respective maturities and liabilities. We monitor our liquidity on a quarterly basis, with the
objective of avoiding interest on short-term bank liabilities or overdrafts.

Dialog has no long-term debts except for those associated with the US$201 million convertible
bond launched in March 2012 with a five-year conversion.

Over a short period in 2012, Dialog used US$10 million in credit facilities to temporary finance
a peak in working capital. At the end of the year no overdraft was drawn.

We use forward-currency contracts to hedge our exposure associated with the payment
of non-US dollar wages, office rent and other expenses. We maximise the effectiveness of our
currency hedges by matching the terms and conditions of the hedge to those of the underlying
obligation. We typically use forward-currency contracts up to a maximum of 12 months out.

During 2012, Dialog continued to effectively hedge the majority of its currency exposure.

We view all our customers as having high creditworthiness. However, we have factoring
agreements with two reputable financial institutions who assume all risks associated with
the collection of receivables from selected customers.

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Sustainability

Dialog’s commitment to global
citizenship is woven into the
fabric of the Company. Through
innovative new technologies
and environmental, employee
or supplier policies, we strive to
make a contribution to society
and a difference in the world.

Environment
Dialog’s environmentally responsible approach
to business underpins everything that we do.
We aim to minimise our use of natural resources
and reduce and eliminate all types of waste,
following the principles of redesign, reduce
and recycle. We are ISO 14001 certificated and
require all our suppliers to be accredited to,
and comply with, this environmental standard.

Redesign
Dialog offers a range of green IC solutions
that minimise the number of components
required within consumer electronic products,
the energy they consume, and extend to their
overall lifespan to reduce waste. In power
management, our single chip solutions reduce
the number of discrete components that need
to be used within mobile devices, while
delivering energy savings.

The Company also offers a range of low energy
short-range wireless ICs for a range of smart
home devices, including energy monitoring,
metering and management applications.

In 2012, Dialog began actively developing
next generation, highly controllable LED
(Light Emitting Diode) technologies to deliver
better quality light within homes and offices,
aiming to significantly reduce energy usage
and enabling consumers to benefit from bulbs
with an average lifespan of around ten years
in comparison to just three to four years
with Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs.

Reduce
Dialog is working to systematically reduce
CO2 emissions and minimise the carbon
footprint of our business, focusing on the
impact of our design centres. The Carbon
Disclosure Project recognised Dialog as one
of ten successful companies achieving the
“Scope-2-Indirect CO2 Emission Reduction”,
with a reduction of emissions of 34% in our
design centres in 2012, despite the significant
growth in our employee base, beating our
target of 30% by 2014. In addition, we are
actively reducing the quantity of hazardous
substances used in our labs.

We take the scarcity of natural resources
seriously and consider the conservation of raw
materials, such as metals, to be a priority. Dialog
continues to identify potential methods to
improve existing technologies and substitute
alternatives, such as copper for precious metals,
to minimise our impact on the environment
and reduced costs without sacrificing quality
and performance.

Recycle
We have also implemented a rigorous recycling
of precious metals, such as gold and silver,

from waste and damaged products. We have
increased the quantity of recovered gold by
300% and recovered silver by 200%.

Dialog only uses packing material qualified as
“green packing”, implementing a “non-wood
packing” delivery policy in 2012. We believe
that reusing and recycling packing material
and waste (including the PET and glass bottles
used in our work areas) can contribute to the
effectiveness of our resource management and
sustainability. Our five design locations currently
recycle 92% of packing and waste. We are
striving for 95% by 2013.

Suppliers and employees
As a fabless semiconductor company, it is
important that all of Dialog’s manufacturing
partners are equally committed to respecting
the environment. Within our supply chain,
we continually emphasis that environmental
issues should be an instinctive part of any
decision-making process, and suppliers should:

■ Design and manufacture only

environmentally friendly products;

■ Monitor, reduce and eliminate all types

of waste. This includes waste water, solid
waste, wasted energy, ozone-depleting
CO2 emissions and other volatile organic
chemicals (VOC). We work with suppliers
relentlessly to maximise yields, minimising
the number of chips that fail performance
tests and need to be disposed of, alongside
hazardous substances used during the
production process;

From left:
Dialog donated a “Rolfiets” (a wheelchair-bike
with an electric motor) to a local school in Nabern,
enabling teachers and caregivers to venture out
on excursions into the countryside with kids
with disabilities.

Dialog matched the funds raised by an employee
who ran the London Marathon in 2012 for
Parkinson’s UK.

■ Identify resource substitution and resource

recovery processes and take steps to ensure
that conflict minerals are not used in the
manufacturing process;

■ Ensure all environmental permits are

obtained, maintained and kept current.

Human rights and code of conduct
Dialog is committed to fair wages, healthy and
safe working conditions, respect for human and
labour rights, and honest relationships. We have
adopted the Electronics Industry Code of
Conduct (EICC) standard as the model for our
own “Code of Conduct” to try to ensure that
working conditions for both external suppliers
and employees are safe and that all workers
are treated with respect and dignity. This is
in addition to adopting principles from the
International Labour Organization Standards
(ILO), Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR), Social Accountability International (SAI),
and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).

All labour must be given voluntarily and workers
must be free to leave their employment on
reasonable notice. Child labour must not be
used at any stage of manufacturing. Working
hours must not exceed the maximum set by local
laws and wages must comply with all applicable
laws. Dialog and its suppliers must ensure that
workers are not threatened or subjected to
inhumane or harsh treatment, harassment or
any form of unlawful discrimination. Open
communication and direct engagement between
workers and management is encouraged, even
in those countries where there is no meaningful
legal protection.

Dialog as one of ten successful companies
achieving the “CO2 Emission Reduction”,
with a reduction of emissions of 34%
in our design centres in 2012.

From left:
Dialog’s matched giving charity fundraising
programme helped to raise money to buy books,
pens, pencils, paints, crayons and toys for a school
in Tanzania.

Dialog offices across Europe worked together
to support a charity cycle ride from London
to DenBosch that raised €43,000 for KiKa
(Children free from Cancer).

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Sustainability continued

Health and safety
Dialog considers a safe and healthy working
environment to be essential in the maintenance
of morale, productivity and the production of
high-quality, innovative products within our own
operations and those of our suppliers. We are
committed to implementing and facilitating
continuous improvements and to mitigating
operations-related risks. We expect our suppliers
to provide evidence of suitable controls, safe
working procedures, preventative maintenance
and general protective measures in their
working environments. When hazards cannot
be adequately controlled by these means alone,
suitable protective clothing or equipment is
supplied and evacuation procedures and
facilities are in place at Dialog’s and
suppliers’ premises.

Every supplier is required to complete a
self-audit questionnaire to identify and
document compliance. We also carry out regular
on-site audits of all of our major suppliers.
In addition, 96% of our major suppliers have
their own documented corporate social
responsibility policy, which we aim to increase
to 100% by the end of 2013.

Ethics
Dialog believes that continued success in the
semiconductor market can be achieved only
by adopting high standards of ethical behaviour
when dealing with customers, suppliers
and workers.

It is particularly important to protect Intellectual
Property (“IP”), which is the key to ensuring the
development of innovative solutions to complex
problems. Any transfer of technology or
know-how is always done in a manner that
protects IP rights, but also enables us to discuss
products openly with our business partners.
The disclosure of information which is related
to business activities, structure, our financial
situation and performance is always carried out
in accordance with applicable regulations and
prevailing industry practices. We expect the
highest standards of integrity from all Dialog
stakeholders. Any malpractice is strictly
prohibited and may result in immediate employer
or supplier termination and legal action.

Neither we, nor our suppliers, offer or accept
inducements or any other means of obtaining
undue or improper advantage. We have a
“whistle-blower” policy in place to protect
employees’ confidentiality and encourage
our suppliers to do the same.

Continuous innovation and
professional development
Dialog has a commitment to the training and
development of all staff at all levels of the
organisation. Our vision is to develop a positive
learning culture which fully supports the
development of the individual and the growth
of the business.

The Company has a global learning and
development strategy, which has been written
in order to support both the development of
the organisation and the individuals within it.
The strategy supports the key aims of Dialog’s
annual business plan. Everyone within the
organisation has the opportunity to participate
in a variety of training events, which feed into
these key aims.

Dialog has clear career levels and paths for those
wishing to pursue a technical career or to focus
on leadership and management. For example,
Dialog has created a Technical Ladder, which
provides promotional opportunities for those
who bring great value to the Company through
their technical expertise and want to focus their
careers on that know-how, rather than on
management and leadership. Employees who
are successful in gaining a place on the Ladder
spend around 20% of their time researching

Dialog’s five design locations currently
recycle 92% of packing and waste and
the Company is on track to meet
a target of 95% by 2013.

We also give three “access bursaries” of
£1,000 each at the University of Edinburgh
to assist low-income engineering students and
give cash prizes at several universities, such as
£800 for best second year project at Imperial
College London.

In September 2012, we sponsored a field trip
for 20 electronic engineering students from the
University of Twente in The Netherlands, who
visited China to research the markets, Chinese
universities, factories and businesses.

Dialog staff were also seconded to present to
school-age children about the exciting world of
the electronics industry, offer careers counselling
and work experience placements for students,
act as guest lecturers at leading universities
to help ensure young people come into the
industry with the skills they need to thrive.

new innovation initiatives, developing our
university partnership programmes, speaking at
external and internal conferences, and delivering
and participating in training opportunities.

Work environment and communications
Clear and consistent communication is achieved
through regular all-hands meetings, led by
Dialog’s CEO, to keep employees fully aware
of Company matters that affect them.
We encourage employee feedback at all levels
for new ideas to improve business efficiency
and performance.

Dialog has been implementing a programme
of growth and investment in many of our
locations, expanding facilities and work space.
When we expand or refurbish a site, employee
suggestions are incorporated to create an
environment that both meets the Company’s
business needs while also being a pleasant place
in which to work, which can have a positive
impact on productivity levels.

Dialog is committed to supporting the health
of its employees. Employees and their families
are eligible to participate in non-contributory
medical plans where local culture and practice
supports this. Additionally, Dialog currently
offers a selection of “well-being” initiatives
across a variety of locations, including a free,
on-site flu vaccination programme, cycle to
work schemes and an on-site gym.

Communities
Dialog increased corporate giving by over
five-fold in 2012 to US$122,560. A plan has
been put in place to continue to do more by
setting a target of giving 1% of pre-tax profit
to charity by 2015. We have a formal policy
to match all employee contributions or funds
raised for charitable causes that are important
to our employees and the community.

University partnership programmes
Dialog runs a range of programmes throughout
Europe to attract the brightest and best students
of school and university age into the electronics
industry and our Company. We sponsor
ten students at leading UK and European
universities, provide access bursaries,
academic prizes, and also run a range
of schools’ outreach programmes.

In 2012, Dialog sponsored five electronics
engineering students from Imperial College,
York, Bristol and Southampton through the UK
Electronic Skills Foundation, an organisation that
aims to encourage young people into electronics
and develop sound links between universities
and industry. We also provided industrial
scholarships to students at Karlsruhe and Aaken
universities in Germany, Edinburgh in the UK,
and Twente in The Netherlands. Scholars receive
a start-up bursary for books, an annual bursary,
paid work placements, an opportunity for
a summer job and an industrial mentor.

From left:
Dialog awards cash prizes at several universities
for academic excellence, including a prize for the
best electronics engineering project for second
year students at Imperial College London.

Dialog runners from Europe and Asia ran the
“dam-to-dam” run in Amsterdam to raise money
for Amnesty International.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 3 | Management and governance

Executive management

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chief Executive Officer
Jalal joined Dialog as CEO and an executive board
director in September 2005. He was previously
Vice President & General Manager of the Mobile
Multimedia business unit for Broadcom Corporation.
Prior to that Jalal was the CEO of Alphamosaic,
a venture-funded silicon start-up company in
Cambridge, focusing on video processing chips
for the mobile applications. He has extensive
experience of the semiconductor industry, through
his previous professional and executive positions
at Sony Semiconductor and Texas Instruments,
managing semiconductor product businesses
and working with customers in the Far East,
Europe and North America.

Logic and was co-founder of Opmaxx, acquired
by Credence. Karim obtained his MSc and PhD
degrees in Electronics from the Ecole Polytechnique
de Montreal, Canada.

of the management buy-out team of ASAT UK,
where he served as the Technical Director.
Mohamed holds an Electronic and Electrotechnic
degree from the Paris University of Technology.

Andrew Austin
Vice President, Sales
Andrew joined Dialog in April 2009. He was
previously a Sales and Marketing consultant
specialising in the semiconductor and high-
performance sports industries. He has extensive
experience of the semiconductor industry
through his previous professional positions
at Texas Instruments and Raytheon Systems.
Andrew holds a degree in Electrical and
Electronics from Hertford University.

Gary Duncan
Vice President, Product Development
Gary, who joined the Company in October
1987, is responsible for all IC design and
development activities. He has over 30 years’
experience in the semiconductor industry and
previously he held senior engineering and
management roles at Plessey, Texas Instruments
and ES2 with a particular specialism in process
engineering, test and product engineering and
yield improvement.

Jalal is a non-executive director of Lime
Microsystems Ltd since 2005 and the Chairman
of Global Semiconductor Association Europe
since 2011. He has a BSc (Hons) in Electronics
Engineering from Essex University, and holds
a PhD in Electronics from Kent University, UK.

Dr Karim Arabi
Vice President, Engineering Technology
Karim joined Dialog Semiconductor in September
2012 and is responsible for driving overall
technology leadership and advanced product
development. He brings over 20 years of
experience in various fields of semiconductor
industry to Dialog. Prior to joining Dialog,
Karim served as Vice President, Engineering
at Qualcomm. Karim also held key technical
leadership positions at PMC Sierra and Cirrus

Mohamed Djadoudi
Vice President, Global Manufacturing
Operations and Quality
Mohamed joined Dialog in March 2007 and
is responsible for product engineering, test
and assembly development, data automation,
software support, offshore manufacturing
operations and quality. Mohamed has more
than 25 years’ experience in the field of
semiconductor manufacturing operations,
starting initially with IBM in France and the US.
He was previously Senior Vice President and
Chief Technology Officer of the Unisem group,
an assembly and test subcontractor based in
Malaysia and China. He also held the position
of Vice President of Test Operations at ASAT
(Atlantis Technology), based in Hong Kong,
before becoming one of the original members

Christophe Chene
Vice President, Asia
Christophe joined Dialog in November 2011
as Vice President, Asia and is based in Taiwan.
He has over 20 years of experience in the
semiconductor industry, focusing on building
international businesses with a strong Asian
footprint. Previously he served as Senior Vice
President and General Manager of the TV
Business Unit as well as Senior Vice President
of worldwide sales for Trident Microsystems.
Prior to that, Christophe served in various
international executive and managerial
positions at Texas Instruments, Sharp and Xilinx.
Christophe holds an Electronics Engineering
degree from INSA, Toulouse.

Mark Tyndall
Vice President, Business Development
and Corporate Strategy
Mark joined Dialog Semiconductor
in September 2008. Prior to this, Mark was
Vice President of Business Development and
Corporate Relations at MIPS Technologies.
From 1999 to 2006, he held the position of
Vice President of Business Development at
Infineon and has also served as a Board Director
of a number of start-up companies, several of
which were successfully acquired. Earlier in his
career, Mark held management positions in
marketing at Fujitsu Microelectronics and
in design at Philips Semiconductors.

Sean McGrath
Vice President and General Manager
Connectivity, Automotive and
Industrial Business Group
Sean joined Dialog in November 2012. Prior
to this he was General Manager of the Smart
Home & Energy group at NXP and General
Manager of the RF Power and Base Stations
business at NXP/Philips Semiconductors.
He previously held senior roles at Philips
Semiconductors and Mikron Austria GmbH,
focusing on the RFID and connectivity markets.
Sean holds an AB degree in Geophysics and
Geology from Harvard University and an MBA
with distinction from INSEAD.

Udo Kratz
Senior Vice President, General Manager
Mobile Systems Business Group
Udo joined Dialog in May 2006. He is
responsible for the Audio and Power
Management Business Unit, which makes
products for the mobile phone and portable
consumer markets. He has over 20 years’
experience in the semiconductor industry,
gained in general management, senior
marketing and engineering at Robert Bosch
GmbH, Sony Semiconductor and Infineon
Technologies. Udo holds an Electronic
Engineering degree from the University
for Applied Sciences, Mannheim.

Martin Powell
Vice President, Human Resources
Martin joined the Company in July 2010 and
is responsible for developing and driving people
strategies in support of Dialog’s business goals
and initiatives worldwide, including fostering
an environment where Dialog’s teams can thrive.
Prior to Dialog, Martin has held a variety of
senior and executive HR roles with Medtronic
Inc., General Electric (GE) and the Dell
Corporation. Most recently he was a member of
the executive team at C-MAC MicroTechnology,
a private equity-backed leader in the high
reliability electronics sector. During his career
Martin has been located in Asia, continental
Europe as well as the UK.

Jean-Michel Richard
CFO, Vice President Finance
Jean-Michel joined the Company in September
2006 to head up its finance department. He
was previously Finance Director for the Global
Manufacturing and Technology Division of ON
Semiconductor, in Phoenix, Arizona, and before
that held senior finance and treasury positions
at ON and Motorola, in Europe and the US.
Jean-Michel holds a Masters in Economics
from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 3 | Management and governance

Board of Directors

Aidan Hughes
Non-executive Director,
Chairman of Audit Committee
Aidan joined the Board in October 2004.
He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with
Price Waterhouse in the 1980s before taking
senior accountant roles at Lex Service Plc and
Carlton Communications Plc. He was Finance
Director of the Sage Group Plc from 1993 until
2000 and, from December 2001 to August
2004, was a director of Communisis Plc.
He is a director of, and investor in, a number
of UK private technology companies.

Chris Burke
Non-executive Director
Chris joined the Board in July 2006. He has a
career of 30 years in Telecoms and Technology.
Post his degree in Computer Science in 1982,
he spent 15 years in Nortel Research and
Development. Followed by Technology Business
Leadership roles as Chief Technology Officer
(CTO) in Energis Communications (at time of
IPO into the London Stock Exchange), then CTO
at Vodafone UK Ltd. Post-Vodafone Chris has
made over 20 technology investments from his
own investment fund, founded/co-founded
a number of start-up companies, and provides
a Strategy and Technology Advisory service for
some of the biggest technology manufacturers
in the industry as well both private and venture
investors. Presently Chris serves on the public
company boards of Kontron, Tranzeo Wireless,
as well as the private company boards of Aicent,
One Access, Navmii and Muzicall.

Gregorio Reyes
Chairman
Gregorio joined the Board in December 2003.
He has been working the semiconductor,
data storage, magnetic recording and
telecommunications industry since 1962.
Gregorio began his career with National
Semiconductor, followed by executive positions
with Motorola Inc. and Fairchild Semiconductor
Inc. He was President and CEO of National
Micronetics from 1981 to 1984, and Chairman
and CEO of American Semiconductor
Equipment Technologies from 1986 to 1990.
He co-founded Sunward Technologies in
1985 and was Chairman and CEO until 1994.
He is currently non-executive Chairman of
LSI Corporation and a non-executive Director
of Seagate Technology.

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chief Executive Officer
Jalal joined Dialog as CEO and an executive
board director in September 2005. He was
previously Vice President & General Manager
of the Mobile Multimedia business unit for
Broadcom Corporation. Prior to that Jalal was
the CEO of Alphamosaic, a venture-funded
silicon start-up company in Cambridge,
focusing on video processing chips for mobile
applications. He has extensive experience
of the semiconductor industry, through his
previous professional and executive positions
at Sony Semiconductor and Texas Instruments,
managing semiconductor product businesses
and working with customers in the Far East,
Europe and North America.

John McMonigall
Non-executive Director,
Senior Independent Director
John joined the Board in March 1998.
He joined Apax Partners Worldwide LLP in
1990 and was responsible for investments in
telecommunications, electronics and software.
He has served on the boards of a number
of listed companies, including Autonomy
Corporation until its sale in 2011, and currently
serves on the boards of several private
companies. In 2012, John was appointed
the Senior Independent Director at Dialog.

Russ Shaw
Non-executive Director, Chair of
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Russ joined the Board in July 2006 and is
currently a non-executive Director for Unwire
A.p.S. and Cupid Plc. He was the previous
Chairman of the Marketing Group of Great
Britain, is senior adviser to Ariadne Capital and
a member of London’s Tech City Advisory
Group. Previously, Russ was the Vice President &
General Manager for Skype, with responsibilities
for its Mobile Division as well as Europe, Middle
East and Africa. Previously, he was at Telefonica,
where he was the Global Director of Innovation.
Before joining Telefonica, he was the Innovation
Director at O2, which he joined as Marketing
Director in 2005. The strong brand and product
range he established resulted in significant
customer growth. His 20+ years’ senior
marketing and brand management experience
in the technology, telecoms and financial
services areas has enabled him to bring an
excellent level of knowledge to Dialog.

Peter Weber
Non-executive Director
Peter joined Dialog in February 2006. He brought
with him 35 years’ experience, gained at a
broad range of companies in the semiconductor
and communication sectors, including Texas
Instruments, Intel, Siliconix, the Temic Group
and Netro Corporation. Since 1998 he has
been an investor and management consultant,
and is a director of a number of companies
in Europe, the US and Asia. Peter holds an
MSEE degree in communications engineering.

Dr Chang-Bun Yoon
Non-executive Director
Dr Chang-Bun Yoon joined Dialog in April 2012.
Dr Yoon was Chairman, CEO and President
of SK Broadband (formerly known as Hanaro
Telecom). He was chosen as “CEO of the Year
2004” by the Korea Management Association
and he received a “Top Management Award”
from the Korean Institute of Communication
and Sciences in 2004. He was President of
Korea Information Society Development
Institute, a national strategy institute for the
IT sector, and has been actively involved in
policy recommendations for the ministries and
government agencies in Korea. He was a
non-executive member of the Board of Directors
and a member of the Audit Committee for
Korea Telecom, as well as a member of the
Board of Directors for Seoul Broadcasting
Systems Ltd. Chang-Bun Yoon has a
comprehensive understanding of the global
IT industry and telecommunications market
and is recognised as a contributor to Korea’s
IT and telecommunications development.

Directors’ report

The Directors of Dialog Semiconductor Plc
(“Dialog” or “the Company”) present their
annual report and audited financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2012.
These accounts have been prepared under IFRS
and are available on the Company’s website:
www.dialog-semiconductor.com.

Principal activities and review
of the business
Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated,
mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), optimised
for personal portable, short-range wireless, lighting,
display and automotive applications. The Company
provides its customers with flexible and dynamic
support, world-class innovation and the assurance
of dealing with an established business partner.

With its focus and expertise in energy-efficient
system power management, audio, low energy
short-range wireless and VoIP technologies,
Dialog brings decades of experience to the
rapid development of ICs.

Dialog’s power management processor companion
chips enhance the performance of personal
portable devices – including smartphones, tablets
and Ultrabooks™ – by extending battery play
time and supporting increasingly demanding
multimedia applications. Our short-range
wireless technology provides connectivity to
wireless headsets, microphones and gaming
consoles and is enabling the emergence of
innovative new smart home applications.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc is headquartered
near Stuttgart, with a global sales, R&D and
marketing organisation. In 2012, it had
US$774 million in revenue and is one of the
fastest growing European public semiconductor
companies. At 31 December 2012, the
Company had 806 employees. With world-class
manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a
fabless business model.

Please refer to “Our business strategy and
performance” and “Our products and key
customers” sections of this report for further
information on the principal activities of the
business and the factors affecting future
developments. Information on treasury policies
and objectives is included in note 25 to these
financial statements.

The Company is listed on the Frankfurt
(FWB: DLG) stock exchange and is a member
of the German TecDAX index.

More information about the business is set out
in the CEO’s statement, on pages 14 and 15,
and in the Business review, on pages 12 and 13.

addressing high-growth portable platforms.
The Company is currently leveraging its expertise
to expand its standalone audio product portfolio,
capitalising on the success of its low power and
high-quality audio ICs, and develop solutions
based on new emerging short-range wireless
standards and energy-efficient retrofit bulb LED
lighting technology.

Details of the share capital are set out
in note 18 to the consolidated
financial statements.

Substantial shareholdings
Details of substantial shareholdings are on
page 9 of this annual report.

Research and development (R&D)
The Group believes that its future competitive
position will depend on its ability to respond
to the rapidly changing needs of its customers
by developing new designs in a timely and
cost-effective manner. To this end, the
Company’s management is committed to
investing in researching and developing new
products and customising existing products.

To date, R&D projects have been in response
to key customers’ requests to assist in the
development of new custom Application
Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and for the
development of Application Specific Standard
Products (ASSPs). The Company does not expect
any material change to this approach in the
foreseeable future.

Going concern
After making enquiries, the Directors have formed
a judgement at the time of approving the financial
statements that there is a reasonable expectation
that the Group has adequate resources to continue
for the foreseeable future. The Group holds
US$312 million of cash at the year end (2011:
US$114 million) and has continued access to a
US$45 million borrowing facility. The Group has
profitable forecasts and longer-term plans. For
these reasons, the Directors have adopted the going
concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Directors
The Directors, together with their biographies,
are listed on pages 36 and 37 of this
annual report.

Powers of Directors
The Directors are authorised to issue the
nominal amount of securities representing the
aggregate of approximately one third of the
issued share capital of the Company; of that one
third they can issue 5% on a non-pre-emptive
basis. The Directors have additional power to
issue up to a further third of the issued share
capital of the Company, provided it is only
applied on the basis of a rights issue.

Directors’ remuneration and interests
Directors’ remuneration and interests are
detailed in the Directors’ remuneration report
on pages 46 to 52 of this annual report.
No Director had a material interest during the
year ended 31 December 2012 in any contract
of significance with any Group Company.

Directors’ third-party indemnity provisions
The Company has granted an indemnity to its
Directors against proceedings brought against
them by third parties, by reason of their being
Directors of the Company, to the extent
permitted by the Companies Act 2006.
Such indemnity remains in force as at the
date of approving the Directors’ report.

Dividends
The Directors do not recommend the payment
of a dividend (2011: nil). They are committed
to re-investing all profits into the business and
believe that this policy is in the best interests
of its Shareholders.

Election and re-election of Directors
In accordance with the Company’s Articles
of Association, one-third of the Directors have
to stand for re-election at the Annual General
Meeting. The next Annual General Meeting will
be held on 2 May 2013 at 9am.

Purchase of own shares
The Company operates an Employee Benefit
Trust, which purchases shares in the Company
for the benefit of employees under the
Company’s share option scheme, Long Term
Incentive Plan and Executive Incentive Plan.
Since the Company has de facto control of
the assets and liabilities of the Trust, they are
included in the Company and Group balance
sheets. At 31 December 2012, the trust held
2,679,768 shares, which represented 3.94%
of the total called-up share capital, at a nominal
value of £267,977.

Corporate Governance
The Company’s Corporate Governance
statement is set out on pages 40 to 45 of this
annual report.

Supplier payment policy
It is the Group’s policy to pay creditors in
accordance with the terms and conditions agreed
with them, and in accordance with contractual
and other legal obligations. Days payable
outstanding for the Group at 31 December
2012 were 81 days (2011: 58 days).

Principal risks and uncertainties
The Company is exposed to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could affect the
performance of the Company and its prospects.
The Board of Directors and Audit Committee

Future developments
The Group’s stated objective is to be the leading
global supplier of integrated mixed signal and
analog differentiated power-saving technologies

Share capital
The Company’s issued share capital comprised
a single class of shares referred to as
ordinary shares.

are responsible for the Company’s process of
internal control and risk management and for
reviewing its continuing effectiveness. The Board
ensures, to the extent possible, that the system
of internal procedures and controls is appropriate
to the nature and scale of the Company’s
activities and that appropriate processes and
controls are in place to effectively manage
and mitigate strategic, operational, financial
and other risks facing the Company. A detailed
list of risks and their management are set out
on pages 27 to 29.

Financial instruments
The Group’s financial risk management and
policies, and exposure to risks, are set out on
pages 27 to 29.

Political and charitable contributions
The Group made no political contributions
during the period. We made charitable
contributions of US$122,560 to local
community projects (2011: US$23,813).

Employee policies
It is our policy to support our people through
training, career development and opportunities
for promotion. We operate an open
management approach and consult with our
staff on matters that are of concern to them.
We share information with employees on the
performance of the Company which, together
with profit-related bonuses and stock option
awards, encourage staff involvement.

Disabled persons
Our policy provides for disabled persons,
whether registered or not, to be considered for
employment, training and career development
in accordance with their aptitudes and abilities.

Statement on disclosure of information
to auditors
The Directors who were members of the Board
at the time of approving the Directors’ report
are listed on pages 36 and 37. Having made
enquiries of fellow Directors and of the
Company’s auditors, each of the Directors
affirms that:

■ To the best of their knowledge and belief,
there is no information relevant to the
preparation of their report of which the
Company’s auditors are unaware; and

■ They have taken all reasonable steps to
be aware of relevant audit information
and to establish that the Company’s auditors
are aware of that information.

Responsibility statement under the
disclosure and transparency rules
Each of the Directors listed on pages 36 and 37
confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

■ The financial statements, prepared in

accordance with IFRS as adopted by the
European Union, give a true and fair view
of the assets, liabilities, financial position and
profit of the Company and the undertakings
included in the consolidation taken as a
whole; and

■ The Directors’ report and the Group operating
and financial review include a fair review of
the development and the performance of the
business and the position of the Company
and the undertakings included in the
consolidation taken as a whole, together
with a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties that they face.

Takeovers directive
At 31 December 2011, the Company’s issued
share capital comprised a single class of shares
referred to as ordinary shares. Details of the share
capital can be found in note 18 to the consolidated
financial statements. On a show of hands at a
general meeting of the Company every holder
of shares present in person and entitled to vote
shall have one vote, and on a poll every member
present in person or by proxy and entitled to
vote shall have one vote for every ordinary share
held. The notice of the general meeting specifies
deadlines for exercising voting rights either by
proxy notice or by presence in person or by proxy
in relation to resolutions to be passed at a general
meeting. All proxy votes are counted and the
numbers for, against or withheld in relation
to each resolution are announced at the AGM
and published on the Company’s website after
the meeting.

There are no securities carrying special rights,
nor are there any restrictions on voting rights
attached to the ordinary shares.

There are no restrictions on the transfer shares
in the Company other than:

■ Certain restrictions may from time to time
be imposed by laws and regulations (for
example, insider trading laws); and

■ Employees of the Company are not allowed
to trade in shares or exercise options in
certain close periods (such close periods
normally start two weeks before the end
of each quarter and end 48 hours after
the release of the financial results).

Details of changes in share capital can be
found in note 18 to the consolidated financial
statements. Besides that, the Company did not
purchase its own shares in treasury.

The Company is not aware of any agreements
between Shareholders that may result in
restrictions on the transfer of securities and
for voting rights.

Dialog has an Employee Benefit Trust which holds
Dialog shares for the benefit of employees,
including for the purpose of satisfying awards
made under the various employee and executive
share plans. The trustee may vote the shares as
it sees fit, and if there is an offer for the shares
the trustee is not obliged to accept or reject the
offer but will have regard to the interests of the
employees and may otherwise take action with
respect to the offer it thinks fair.

In the case of a change of control of the Company,
the CEO’s contract is extendable to 12 months’
notice. Ordinarily, the CEO’s contract provides
for six months’ notice on either side during
which only basic pay and benefits are payable
and a bonus if he is employed at the year end.
There is no acceleration of bonus on a change
of control. The CEO has no entitlement to a
bonus if his employment is terminated before
the end of the bonus year unless his employment
is terminated in lieu of notice after 1 October in
any year. In this case he is entitled to a pro rata
bonus for that year. Other factors impacted by
a change in control, such as the redemption
rights of bondholders and the impact on share
options are disclosed in the relevant section to
these financial statements.

There are no agreements between the Company
and its Directors or employees providing for
compensation for loss of office or employment
(whether through resignation, purported
redundancy or otherwise) that occur because
of a takeover bid. The agreement between the
Company and its Directors for compensation
for loss of office are given in the Director’s
remuneration report on page 46.

The Company’s Articles of Association may only
be amended by a special resolution at a general
meeting of Shareholders.

Annual General Meeting
The notice convening the Annual General
Meeting will be published separately and posted
on the Company’s website. The meeting will be
held at Tower Bridge House, St Katharine’s Way,
London E1W 1AA on 2 May 2013 at 9am.

Auditors
In accordance with Section 384 of the
Companies Act 2006, a resolution for the
reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as
auditors of the Company is to be proposed
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

By order of the Board

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Director

14 February 2013

Corporate Governance

The Board of Dialog Semiconductor is committed
to maintaining high corporate governance
standards to protect the interests of all
stakeholders. Our principles, as set out on our
corporate website, www.dialog-semiconductor.
com, that we have complied with in the year,
reflect a range of guidelines that apply to the
Company, given Dialog’s status as a UK
incorporated, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
listed company. In this context, the Company,
to the extent that is practicable, given its UK
incorporation but Frankfurt Stock Exchange
listing, applies the main and supporting
principles of the relevant governance codes.

Board of Directors – role and responsibilities
As Dialog is incorporated in the UK and uses
the UK Corporate Governance Code as a basis
for its corporate governance practice, it
maintains a single board structure. The Board
has overall responsibility for the leadership,
control and oversight of the Company. The
day-to-day responsibility for the management
of the Company has been delegated by the
Board to the Chief Executive Officer, who is
accountable to the Board. The Chief Executive
Officer executes this authority through an
executive management team, outlined on
pages 34 and 35 of this annual report. In
addition, a number of responsibilities of the
Board are delegated to sub-committees of
the Board; details of which are set out below.

Matters reserved for the Board
While the Board has delegated day-to-day
responsibility for the management of the Company
to the Chief Executive Officer, certain matters
are formally reserved for the Board. The Board
has overall responsibility for Company
objectives, strategy, annual budgets, risk
management, acquisitions or major capital
projects, remuneration policy and corporate
governance. It defines the roles and
responsibilities of the Chairman, Chief Executive,
other Directors and the Board sub-committees.
In addition, the Board approves the quarterly
financial statements and reviews the Company’s
systems of internal control. It approves all
resolutions and related documentation put
before Shareholders at general meetings.

Chairman
Mr Gregorio Reyes is Chairman of the Board.
The Chairman was determined by the Board
to be independent on his appointment to the
Board. The Chairman is responsible for the
effective working of the Board while the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), together with the
executive management team, is responsible
for the day-to-day running of the Company.
The functions of Chairman and CEO are not
combined and both roles’ responsibilities are
clearly divided.

The Chairman, CEO and the Company Secretary
work together in planning a forward
programme of Board meetings and meeting
agendas. As part of this process, the Chairman
ensures that the Board is supplied, in a timely
manner, with information in a form and of a
quality to enable it to discharge its duties. The
Chairman encourages openness, debate and
challenge at Board meetings. The Chairman
holds a number of other directorships and the
Board considers that these do not interfere with
the discharge of his duties to the Company.

The Chairman is available to meet Shareholders
on request.

Board composition
The Board currently comprises ten Directors.
The Directors who served on the Board during
the 2012 calendar year are listed below.
Subsequent to the year end, Richard Beyer
and Mike Cannon have been appointed to the
Board as independent, non-executive Directors.
Detail on their recruitment is set out below:

Director

Status

Independent/non-independent

Gregorio Reyes
Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chris Burke
Aidan Hughes
John McMonigall
Russ Shaw
Peter Tan
Peter Weber
Chang-Bun Yoon

Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Retired
Current
Current

Independent (Chairman)
Non-independent (Executive)
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent

* Note: Concurrent tenure means tenure on the Board concurrently with the Company’s CEO.

Tenure
Years

Concurrent
tenure*
Years

9
7
6
8
15
6
N/A
7
1

7
N/A
6
7
7
6
N/A
7
1

The Board of Directors comprises a mix of the
necessary skills, knowledge and experience
required to provide leadership, control and
oversight of the management of the Company
and to contribute to the development and
implementation of the Company’s strategy.
In particular, the Board combines a Group of
Directors with diverse backgrounds within the
technology sector, in both public and private
companies, which combine to provide the
Board with a rich resource and expertise to
drive the continuing development of Dialog and
advance the Company’s commercial objectives.
In addition, the geographic background of the
Board is diverse and it includes Directors who
reside, and have worked in, North America,
Europe and Asia. Director biographies are set
out on pages 36 and 37.

Board refreshment and renewal
The Board is committed to a policy of ongoing
Board refreshment and renewal. The
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
continually reviews the composition and
diversity of the Board, including gender diversity,
and the skills and experience of each of the
Directors. The relevant skills and experience
of each Director are set out under individual
biographies, which are detailed on pages 36
and 37.

Subject to approval at the Annual General
Meeting by Shareholders, Directors are
appointed for a term of three years, except
for John McMonigall who, given his length
of tenure on the Board, is appointed for a
one-year term and subject to annual re-election.
The standard terms of the letter of appointment
of non-executive Directors are available,
on request, from the Company Secretary.

Directors seeking re-election are subject to
a performance appraisal, which is overseen by
the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.

In accordance with its Articles of Association
a third of Directors stand for re-election at each
Annual General Meeting.

Consistent with a commitment to ongoing
Board refreshment and renewal, Chang-Bun
Yoon was appointed to the Board on 24 April
2012. An external recruitment consultant
was used in the process of recruitment of
Chang-Bun Yoon to the Board.

During the year, Peter Tan stepped down from
the Board.

During 2012, the Remuneration and Nomination
Committee engaged in a process to recruit two
new independent non-executive Directors to
the Board. The primary objective was to appoint
Directors who would bring specific industry
experience to the Board. An additional objective
was to recruit Directors who had experience
serving on the Boards of publicly listed
companies. Candidates were identified through
a variety of methods. The Remuneration and
Nomination Committee engaged external
search and recruitment agents, Russell Reynolds,
to identify potential candidates and to assist
in selecting and recommending candidates.
Informal industry contacts were also used.
The Committee, which is committed to
achieving a greater level of gender diversity
on the Board over time, made considerable
effort to ensure that gender was a significant
consideration factor in the identification
of potential candidates in addition to relevant
industry and public company board experience.

Following a thorough review process, candidates
met with Remuneration and Nomination
Committee members and the Chairman prior
to appointment. Richard Beyer and Mike Cannon
have been appointed to the Board on the strength
of their experience and skills and the value they
can bring to the Board of Directors as a whole
for the benefit of all Dialog Shareholders.

At the Annual General Meeting, to be held
on 2 May 2013, and as set out in the Notice
of Meeting, Dr Jalal Bagherli, Chris Burke,
John McMonigall and Peter Weber will stand
for re-election to the Board. Richard Beyer and
Mike Cannon will stand for election to the
Board. Biographies for both of the new Directors
are set out in the AGM Notice of Meeting.

Board size
At the end of 2012, the Board comprised
eight Directors: one executive Director, and
seven independent, non-executive Directors
(including the Chairman). Following the
appointment of Richard Beyer and Mike Cannon
to the Board, the Board now comprises ten
Directors. The Remuneration and Nomination
Committee has reviewed the size and
performance of the Board during the year and
also considered the impact of the addition of
two new independent Directors on the effective
functioning of the Board. A Board of ten Directors,
the maximum which is currently allowed under
the Company’s Articles of Association, is a size
that functions effectively, comprises the skills,
knowledge and experience required by Dialog,
is not so large as to be unwieldy and meets
corporate governance best practice guidelines
on independence.

Board independence
Corporate Governance best practice states that
at least half the Board, excluding the Chairman,
should comprise non-executive Directors
determined by the Board to be independent.

The Company has determined that Chris Burke,
Richard Beyer, Mike Cannon, Aidan Hughes,
John McMonigall, Russ Shaw, Peter Weber
and Chang-Bun Yoon are independent. The
Chairman, Gregorio Reyes, was independent
on his appointment to the Board. The Company’s
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Jalal Bagherli, is the
only executive Director on the Board.

Excluding the Chairman, and following the
appointment of Richard Beyer and Mike Cannon,
the Board now comprises eight independent
non-executive Directors and one executive
Director and is compliant with the principle that
at least half the Board, excluding the Chairman,
should comprise Directors determined by the
Board to be independent.

As part of its annual review, the Board
specifically considered the independence of
Mr John McMonigall, given his tenure on the
Board. When assessing the potential impact
of tenure on any Director’s independence,
the Board views the issue of concurrency with
executive Directors as central to that process.
The Board’s unanimous view is that Mr
McMonigall’s independence and objectivity,
as evidenced by his continuing valuable
contribution at Board meetings, is in no way
compromised by his length of tenure on the
Board. The Board also believes that his industry

experience and contribution to the continuing
development of Dialog is of significant benefit
to the Board as a whole.

While the Board is satisfied that Mr McMonigall
is wholly independent, in line with the best
practice principles, as he has been a member
of the Board for in excess of nine years, he is
subject to annual re-election by Shareholders.

Senior Independent Director
The Board has appointed John McMonigall
as Senior Independent Director. He is available
to Shareholders who have concerns for which
contact through the normal channels of
Chairman or Chief Executive Officer has
failed to resolve or for which such contact
is inappropriate. He is available to meet
Shareholders on request.

Aidan Hughes, Chairman of the Audit
Committee, Russ Shaw, Chairman of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
and Chris Burke, Chairman of the Strategic
Transaction & Technology Committee, are also
available to Shareholders should they have
specific concerns or issues relevant to their
respective Committees.

Audit Committee financial expert
The Board has determined that Aidan Hughes,
who chairs the Audit Committee, has recent
and relevant financial experience and is the
Audit Committee financial expert. He is a
qualified chartered accountant, an associate
member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales and has
significant experience as a senior accountant
and Finance Director at a number of public
companies. His biography is set out on page 36.

Company Secretary
All Directors have access to the advice and
services of the Company Secretary, who is
responsible to the Board for ensuring that Board
procedures are complied with. The Company
Secretary ensures that the Board members
receive appropriate induction and ongoing
training and development to enable them to
discharge their duties. The Company Secretary
is also responsible for advising the Board on all
corporate governance matters. The appointment
and removal of the Company Secretary is a
matter for the Board.

Corporate Governance continued

Board meetings
The Board holds at least five Board meetings
each year. The Board may meet more frequently
as required. The number of meetings of Board
sub-committees each year varies by Committee.

There were five Board meetings in 2012.
The attendance at Board and sub-committee
meetings by the Directors who held office
in 2012 is set out below. The Board places
considerable importance on attendance at both
scheduled Board and sub-committee meetings.
During the year, no Director attended less than
75% of scheduled Board or sub-committee
meetings to which they were entitled to attend.
At scheduled Board meetings, the Board also
meets without the executive Director present.

2012 Board and sub-committees

Notes

Board

Audit

Strategic
Remuneration Transaction and
Technology

and Nomination

Number of meetings

Meetings attended
Gregorio Reyes
Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chris Burke
Aidan Hughes
John McMonigall
Russ Shaw
Peter Tan
Peter Weber
Chang-Bun Yoon

5
5
5
5
5
5
1
5
4

5
5

(1)

(2)

5
5

Notes:
(1) Peter Tan stepped down from the Board on 24 April 2012.
(2) Chang-Bun Yoon was appointed to the Board on 24 April 2012 and attended all Board meetings since the date of his appointment.

He has also attended all Audit Committee meetings since his appointment to that Committee.

Director induction and
continuing development
Following appointment to the Board, new
Directors are provided with induction materials
and are briefed on the Company, its structure,
strategy, technologies, operations, corporate
governance practice, and their duties and
responsibilities as a Director.

Briefings for all non-executive Directors are
held with the executive management at Board
meetings. Throughout the year, Directors are
also provided with detailed briefing materials
on the performance of the Company and
market analysis on the performance of, and
prospects for, the business.

Company’s international offices each year.
During 2012, a Board meeting was held in
Taipei, Taiwan. The Board visited the Company’s
local office to engage with employees and
gain a greater depth of understanding of the
international development of the business and
its customer base. In addition, the Board also
visited two significant suppliers to the business
based in Taiwan.

The Company has also put in place biannual
training sessions for Directors which are
facilitated by a third party. Training sessions
scheduled for 2013 include: “Developments
in Global Remuneration Practice” and “Anti-
Bribery and Corruption”.

Director training and development
The Board is committed to a programme of
periodic training and development of its
Directors. As part of this process, one Board
meeting is held at the location of one of the

Performance evaluation
The Board recognises the importance of
continuing evaluation of the performance of
the Board and its Committees and a review of
the operation and performance of the Board

and its Committees is undertaken annually.
An annual, internal review commenced in
December 2012 and follows a similar process
which was undertaken in 2011. It is conducted
anonymously and is co-ordinated by the
Company Secretary. The findings of the review
will be presented to the Board in 2013 for
consideration and the implementation of
related recommendations.

Independent advice
Non-executive Directors may seek independent
professional advice, at the expense of the
Company, in order for them to discharge
their duties as a Director and obligations to
Shareholders. No such professional advice
was sought by any Director during the year.

External non-executive directorships
The Board believes that a broadening of the
skills, knowledge and experience of non-
executive Directors is of benefit to the Company.
The Company welcomes the participation
of the non-executives on the Boards of other
companies. To avoid potential conflicts of
interest, non-executive Directors inform the
Chairman before taking up any external
appointments. Details of the non-executive
positions of each Director are set out under
individual biographies which are detailed
on pages 36 and 37.

Directors’ fees
The annual fee for non-executive Directors
is £80,000. The annual fee for the Chairman
is £110,000. The Chairman of the Audit
Committee and the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee receives an additional
fee of £10,000 for their role on those Committees.
From 2013 onwards, the Chairman of the
Strategic Transaction and Technology Committee
will also receive an additional fee of £10,000 for
his role on that Committee. The other Committee
members receive no additional fee for serving
on those Committees. Details of the activity of
these Committees during 2012 is set out on
pages 44 and 45.

In 2012, non-executive Directors’ fees were paid
as a combination of cash and shares. One third
of each Director’s fee was paid by way of Dialog
ordinary shares in the form of a nominal price
option. The number of shares “paid” to each
Director was calculated on the basis of one third
of their total Director’s fee divided by the market
value of one Dialog ordinary share, as a 30-day
average, as at the date of the Annual
General Meeting.

Subject to Shareholder approval, non-executive
Directors’ fees will be paid solely in cash from
2013 onwards. Further details are set out in
the remuneration report on page 46.

Non-executive Directors are not eligible to
participate in the Company’s bonus or share
award schemes. In the past, non-executive
Directors were awarded share options.
This is no longer the practice at Dialog
and no share options will be awarded
to non-executive Directors in the future.

None of the remuneration of the non-executive
Directors is performance related. The non-
executive Directors’ fees are not pensionable
and non-executive Directors are not eligible to
join any Company pension plans. Non-executive
Directors are reimbursed for their reasonable
travel expenses incurred in connection with
attending meetings of the Board or
related committees.

The compensation of the executive Director
comprises a base salary and variable
components. Variable compensation includes
an annual bonus linked to, and dependent on,
certain business targets as well as long-term
incentives. The executive Directors’
remuneration is inclusive of any Director’s fee.
Further details are set out on page 46.

Share ownership and dealing
Details of Directors’ shareholdings are set out
on page 52. The Company has a policy on
dealing in shares that applies to all Directors and
senior management. Under this policy, Directors
are required to obtain clearance from the Chief
Executive Officer (or in the case of the Chief
Executive Officer himself, from the Chairman)
before dealing.

Directors and senior management are prohibited
from dealing in the Company’s shares during
designated close periods and at any other time
when the individual is in possession of Inside
Information (as defined by the Market Abuse
(Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations).

Transactions in securities of the Company’s own
shares carried out by members of the Board of
Directors and of their family members will be
reported within five business days and published
without delay, if the total value of such
transactions in any one year exceeds €5,000,
pursuant to and in accordance with section
15a of the German Securities Trading Act
(Wertpapierhandelsgesetz).

Loans to Directors or senior executives
The Company will not provide or guarantee
any loans to Directors or senior executives.

Board sub-committees
The Board has established three permanent
sub-committees to assist in the execution
of its responsibilities. These are the: Audit
Committee, Remuneration and Nomination

Committee and Strategic Transaction and
Technology Committee. Attendance at meetings
held in 2012 are set out in the table on page 42.
Ad hoc committees are formed from time
to time to deal with specific matters.

The composition of the Board sub-committees,
as at 14 February 2013, was as follows:

Audit Committee
Aidan Hughes (Chair), John McMonigall and
Chang-Bun Yoon

Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Russ Shaw (Chair), Chris Burke and Peter Weber

Strategic Transaction and
Technology Committee
Chris Burke (Chair), Aidan Hughes and
Peter Weber.

Each of the permanent Board Committees has
terms of reference under which authority is
delegated to them by the Board. These terms
of reference are available on the Company’s
website. The Chairman of each sub-committee
attends the Annual General Meeting and is
available to answer Shareholder questions.

Relations with Shareholders
The Company is committed to ongoing and
active communication with its Shareholders.
During 2012, the Company appointed a
Head of Investor Relations to manage and
enhance the dialog between the Company,
its Shareholders and the broader financial
community. The Company also retains
independent advisers in the UK and Germany
to help manage communication with both
English and German speaking Shareholders.
Dialog prepares annual and quarterly
consolidated financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles
in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards.

The Company maintains an investor relations
section on its website. This contains copies
of investor presentations and annual reports
as well as providing other financial statements
and corporate press releases.

There is regular discussion between Company
management and analysts, brokers and
institutional Shareholders, ensuring that the
market is appropriately informed on business
activities. Dialog promptly discloses price
sensitive information to all market participants.
Notifications are first sent to the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange and the Federal Financial Supervisory
Authority in Germany (Bundesanstalt für
Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) and then
published via an electronic information system.

Significant Shareholders
Under UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules,
significant Shareholders are required to notify
Dialog of a shareholding of 3% or more. Dialog
must then notify BaFin and the Stock Exchange.
Under S.15a of the German Securities Trading Act
(Wertpapierhandelgesetz) transactions in the
Company’s shares carried out by members of
the Board of Directors and their family members
are reported and published without delay.

Dialog’s shares are listed with Clearstream
Germany as legal owner. As far as the
Company is aware, based on TR-1 notifications
received, those holding a significant beneficial
interest (>3%) in our Company as
of 28 February 2013 were:

Kleinwort Benson (Jersey) Trustees (2011)
Limited as Trustee of the Dialog Semiconductor
plc Employee Benefit Trust (3.9%); Deutsche
Bank AG (8.1%). For shares held on behalf
of discretionary client, see page 9.

Internal control and risk management
In accordance with the EU Transparency
Directive (DTR 7.2.5), the Board of Directors
and Audit Committee acknowledge that they
are responsible for the Company’s process of
internal control and risk management and for
reviewing its continuing effectiveness. Such
processes are designed to manage rather than
eliminate the risk of failure and can only provide
reasonable and not absolute assurance against
material misstatement or loss.

The Board ensures, to the extent possible, that
the system of internal procedures and controls
is appropriate to the nature and scale of the
Company’s activities and that appropriate
processes and controls are in place to effectively
manage and mitigate strategic, operational,
financial and other risks facing the Company.
A detailed list of risks and their management
is set out on pages 27 to 29.

The Company has an ongoing process of
identifying, evaluating and managing risk.
This process is reviewed in accordance with
the EU Transparency Directive. The process
was in place during 2012 and up to the date
of the approval of the 2012 Annual Report
and Financial Statements. The Board and Audit
Committee can confirm that necessary actions
are being undertaken to remedy any perceived
failings or weakness identified from these
ongoing process reviews.

Corporate Governance continued

Audit Committee
The Board of Directors has established an Audit
Committee and has delegated authority to this
committee to consider and report to the Board
on the Company’s financial reporting, internal
control and risk management procedures and
the work of the internal and external auditors.

The Audit Committee comprises only
independent, non-executive Directors.
The members during the year were Aidan
Hughes (Chairman), John McMonigall and
Peter Tan. Mr Tan ceased to be a member
of the Committee upon his resignation as
a Director on 24 April 2012. Chang-Bun Yoon
joined the Committee on 18 July 2012. As set
out on page 41, the Board has determined that
Aidan Hughes has recent and relevant financial
experience and is the Audit Committee financial
expert. He is a qualified chartered accountant,
an associate member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales,
and has significant experience as a senior
accountant and Finance Director at a number
of public companies. The other members of the
Audit Committee have a wide range of business
experience, which is evidenced by their
biographies on pages 36 and 37.

Meetings
The Audit Committee meets a minimum of four
times a year. During 2012, the Committee met
five times. Attendance at meetings held is set
out in the table on page 42. The Committee
also meets privately with the internal and
external auditors and separately with the
executive management and executive Director.

The Audit Committee’s main responsibilities
include to:

■ Review and advise the Board on the integrity
of the financial statements of the Company,
including the annual report, quarterly
financial statements and other formal
announcements relating to the Company’s
financial performance;

■ Review and advise the Board on

the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal controls, including its
“whistle-blowing” procedures;

■ Review the nature and scope of the work
performed by the external and internal
auditors, the results of their audit work
and the response of the management team;

■ Make recommendations on the appointment

and remuneration of external auditors
and to monitor their performance
and independence;

■ Approve and monitor the policy for non-audit
services provided by the external auditors to
ensure that the independence and objectivity
of the auditors is not compromised.

In order to fulfil its duties, the Committee
receives sufficient, reliable and timely
information from the Dialog management team.

The Audit Committee discharged its obligations
during the year as follows:

Financial reporting
During the year the Committee reviewed the
financial statements of the Company, including
the annual report, quarterly financial statements
and other announcements relating to the
Company’s financial performance and received
reports from the external auditors setting out
the accounting or judgemental areas that
required its attention.

Internal controls
The Committee considered reports from internal
audit on the operation of, and issues arising
from, the Group’s internal control procedures,
together with observations from the external
auditors and discussions with senior
management. In addition, the Committee
monitored the effectiveness of the Group’s
risk management process.

Specific issues
On occasions the Committee takes a detailed
look at specific issues outside of the course
of the regular Committee meetings.

Internal audit
Internal audit activities and responsibilities are
provided by an in-house internal audit team.
An internal audit charter is also in place which
outlines the objectives, authority, scope and
responsibilities of internal audit.

An internal audit plan is approved by the
Committee and the work specified in the
plan is designed to monitor the effectiveness
of the Group’s system of internal controls.

The ongoing results of the work of the internal
audit function are reviewed by the Committee
at each meeting and where appropriate issues
are brought to the attention of the executive
management and the Board.

External auditor
The Committee is responsible for the
development, implementation and monitoring
of the Group’s policy on external audit.
This policy assigns oversight responsibility
for monitoring the independence, objectivity
and compliance with ethical and regulatory
requirements to the Audit Committee and
day-to-day responsibility to the Chief
Financial Officer.

The external auditor audits all of the Company’s
financial statements. Prior to the Audit Committee
proposing the appointment or re-appointment
of the external auditor, the proposed auditor
provides details of any professional, financial
and other relationship which may exist between
the auditor and the Company that could call its
independence into question. This includes the
extent to which other (non-audit) services were
performed for the Company in the past year
or which are contracted for the following year.

The external auditor has committed to inform
the Chairman of the Audit Committee of any
grounds for disqualification or impartiality of
the auditor occurring during the audit, unless
such grounds are eliminated.

The external auditor has committed to report
to the Audit Committee, without delay,
on all facts and events of importance that
should be brought to the attention of the
Board of Directors, which come to light during
the performance of the audit, including the
Company’s financial performance and
compliance with the Company’s corporate
governance principles.

The external auditor takes part in Audit
Committee meetings on the annual and
quarterly consolidated financial statements
and reports on the essential results of its audit.

External auditor and non-audit work
The Company has a policy in place governing
the conduct of non-audit work by the external
auditor. Under this policy the auditor is
prohibited from performing services where
the auditor:

■ May be required to audit his/her own work;

■ Would participate in activities that would

normally be undertaken by management; or

■ Is remunerated through a “success

fee” structure.

Other than the above, the Company does not
impose an automatic ban on the external auditor
undertaking non-audit work. The external
auditor is permitted to provide non-audit
services that are not, or are not perceived to be,
in conflict with auditor independence, provided
it has the skill, competence and integrity to carry
out the work and is considered by the Audit
Committee to be the most appropriate to
undertake such work in the best interests of
the Company. The engagement of the external
auditor in non-audit work must be pre-approved
by the Audit Committee or entered into
pursuant to pre-approved policies and
procedures established by the Audit Committee.

Details of the amounts paid to the external
auditor during the year for audit and other
services are set out on page 76. The Audit
Committee has adopted a policy that, except
in exceptional circumstances with the prior
approval of the Audit Committee, non-audit
fees paid to the Company’s Auditor should be
capped at a maximum of 100% of audit fees
in any one year.

During 2012, the non-audit fees paid to the
external auditor represented 80% of the audit
fee. Fees paid for non-audit services relate
to other services pursuant to legislation, taxation
services and corporate finance transactions.

The Remuneration and
Nomination Committee
The Board as a whole is responsible for
setting the Company’s policy on Directors’
remuneration.

The Board of Directors has established a
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
and has delegated authority to this Committee
to determine and recommend to the Board:
the salaries and incentive compensation
of the Company’s officers; and changes
to Board structure, size and composition.

The Committee comprises only independent,
non-executive Directors. The members during
the year were Russ Shaw (Chair), Chris Burke
and Peter Weber. The Committee’s members
have no financial interest in the Company other
than as shareholders and through the fees paid
to them.

By invitation, other members of the Board may
attend the Committee’s meetings. The CEO
and the Vice President, Human Resources, may
also attend by invitation but take no part in
discussions or decisions on matters relating to
their own remuneration. The Committee is free
to seek its own advice free from management
as it deems appropriate.

During the year the Committee sought and
received general advice relating to remuneration
from Towers Watson and PwC, both of whom
are signatories to the Remuneration Consultants
Group Code of Conduct and any advice was
provided in accordance with this code.

During the year the Committee met formally
on five occasions, in addition the Committee
Chairman held a number of meetings with
our advisers.

Responsibilities
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s
main responsibilities include to:

■ Determine the salaries and incentive

compensation of the Company’s officers and
the officers of the Company’s subsidiaries;

■ Provide recommendations for other

employees and consultants as appropriate;

■ Administer the Company’s compensation,

stock and benefits plans;

■ Review the Board structure, size and

composition and make recommendations
to the Board; and,

■ Identify and nominate Board candidates for

approval by the Board.

The key activities of the Committee during the
year were:

■ Review and address 2011 Annual General

Meeting outcomes;

■ Review and approve Executive
Management compensation;

■ Recruit and appoint non-executive Directors
and regularly discuss succession planning;

■ Appoint new independent remuneration

adviser to the Committee (Towers Watson);

■ Discuss and review senior level talent;

■ Review, plan and approve CEO remuneration.

Details of 2012 remuneration and Dialog’s
remuneration policy are set out in the Director’s
remuneration report on pages 46 to 52.

Strategic Transaction and
Technology Committee
The Board of Directors has established a
Strategic Transaction and Technology Committee
and has delegated authority to this Committee
to review, evaluate and make recommendations
in relation to strategic transactions (such as
acquisitions, disposals or licensing arrangements)
and the Company’s technology and the
technological market in which it operates.

The Strategic Transaction and Technology
Committee comprises only independent,
non-executive Directors. The members during
the year were Chris Burke (Chair), Aidan Hughes
and Peter Weber.

During the year, the Committee reviewed and
determined the criteria and focus of the
Company in terms of technology enhancement
and potential M&A activity.

Directors’ remuneration report

Introduction from the Committee Chairman
This year, for the first time and in my capacity as Chairman of the Dialog Semiconductor Remuneration and Nomination Committee, I have decided to
include an introductory letter to the Directors’ remuneration report to provide some detail on the Dialog approach to remuneration and to address some
of the concerns raised in the context of our 2012 AGM.

Last year, Shareholders gave a strong signal to the Company that there were elements of our approach to remuneration and, in particular, our disclosure
in our Directors’ remuneration report, with which they were not entirely happy. This was reflected in the number of votes cast against the report at the
AGM and the proposed introduction of the new share plan not being approved.

The Committee, and the Board, took that signal very seriously, and embarked on a major review of both our approach to remuneration and our
disclosure. As part of this, we sought further feedback from Shareholders and proxy advisers before finalising any changes to our remuneration plans.

This year, you will see that the Directors’ remuneration report has been extensively expanded, with a focus on describing our arrangements more fully
and transparently; and demonstrating how opportunity and realised pay links both to Dialog’s strategy and to performance.

We believe that our remuneration approach for the executive Director remains fit for purpose and propose no material changes for 2013. However,
as a result of Shareholder feedback from last year and as a result of this year’s review we introduced a deferral element to the 2012 annual bonus.
The first deferral will happen in 2013.

We have reviewed and amended the terms of the share plan that we proposed for Shareholder approval at the 2012 AGM and are seeking approval
for that plan this year. The material differences in the proposal this year are:

■ The CEO is expressly excluded from participation; and

■ Share dilution will be limited compared to the previously agreed levels.

Finally, subject to Shareholders’ approval, fees to non-executive Directors will be paid entirely in cash in the future. All outstanding non-executive
Director options that were exercisable in the year were exercised.

We believe that these changes directly address Shareholder concerns and will make the plan acceptable to Shareholders. It is an important addition
to the existing share plan arrangements for employees below executive Director level.

Russ Shaw
Chairman, Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Unuadited information

The Remuneration and
Nomination Committee
For information on the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee and its responsibilities,
refer to page 45.

During 2012, the Committee reviewed its
remuneration objectives and determined that
these principles remain fit for purpose. It
believes that a simple approach is the most
effective, so the package comprises of three
principal elements:

Executive Director remuneration policy
The primary objectives of the Company’s policy
on executive Director remuneration are:

■ Fixed pay, including base salary, benefits

and pensions;

To ensure that it is structured so as to attract
and retain executives of a high calibre, with
the skills and experience necessary to
develop the Company successfully; and

■ Annual bonus; and

■ Long-term incentive.

To reward executives in a way that aligns
with Shareholder interests and promotes
the creation of sustained value for the
Company’s Shareholders.

In response to the level of Shareholder approval
of last year’s Directors’ remuneration report, the
Committee embarked on a fundamental review
of its approach to CEO remuneration and consulted
with Shareholder proxy advisers in advance of
finalising its arrangements for 2013. It is committed
to ongoing dialogue with Shareholders and
Shareholder proxy advisers in this regard.

The Committee believes that, in order to align
with Shareholder interests and “pay for
performance”, a significant portion of the CEO’s
remuneration should be linked to, and paid in,
Company shares. The Committee believes that
the CEO should also hold a meaningful level of
shares personally.

While the Committee determined that its overall
approach to remuneration remains appropriate,
certain changes were made during 2012 to the
operation and application of the pay arrangements
to address issues raised around the 2012 AGM
and closer align with best practice:

■ Annual bonus now includes a formal

maximum (previously performance above
target was discretionary);

■ Annual bonus will now include a deferral
mechanism into Company shares with
clawback provisions; and

■ The level of grant under the long-term

incentive has been formalised and linked
more tangibly to both CEO performance
and his investment in Company shares.

Each of these aspects is set out in more detail
in the relevant sections of this report.

Remuneration review and approach
to benchmarking
The Committee reviews the CEO’s remuneration
package annually both in the context of
Company performance and against a range
of peer companies. In reviewing the CEO’s pay
arrangements the Committee takes into account:

■ The history and growth of the Company;

■ The Company’s UK incorporation and associated

corporate governance expectations;

perspective, but recognises that as a UK
incorporated company, UK comparisons
are considered important by Shareholders.

Changes currently anticipated for 2013
As noted above, the Committee believes it has
an approach to remuneration that remains
appropriate, and appropriately competitive, other
than in one regard. The Committee believes that
the CEO’s base salary is too far below appropriate
market levels to be sustainable. Mindful that any
increase in base salary can have a ratchet effect
on other elements of pay, notably pension and
annual bonus (but not any basic award under
the long-term incentive plan, which is set
without reference to salary), it believes that
above median inflation increases will be
necessary over the next two to three years
in order to bring the CEO closer to market.

In assessing the appropriate level, the Committee
will take into account individual and Company
performance and other relevant factors.

At this point in time, it does not envisage
making any other changes to the CEO’s
remuneration arrangements during 2013.

Elements of remuneration
Pay mix and performance
The following graphs represent the pay mix
between the elements of remuneration,
assuming target and maximum performance.

Maximum performance
against target performance
(%)

100

Maximum
performance

Target
performance

Base Bonus LTIs

As required, the chart below sets out Dialog’s
five-year TSR.

Dialog Semiconductor five-year TSR performance (%)

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

-200

Jul 2008

Jan 2009

Jul 2009

Jan 2010

Jul 2010

Jan 2011

Jul 2011

Jan 2012

Jul 2012

Jan 2013

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■ The Company’s international focus

and operation;

■ The general external environment and

context for executive pay; and

■ The pay and employment practices of Dialog

employees generally.

The Committee has determined that the pay
policy for the CEO should set fixed pay at the
median level when compared to a range of
peers with total remuneration within the upper
quartile when superior performance is achieved.

Benchmarking the CEO remuneration is not
straightforward. The Company is not UK listed,
and operates in a multinational sector, with
few UK comparators. This year, the Committee
reviewed the CEO’s remuneration against two
peer groups:

■ UK FTSE 250 companies of similar market
capitalisation to the Company (taking 20
above and 20 below based on the sterling
equivalent of the Company’s market
capitalisation); and

■ An industry peer group, covering Europe,

North America and Asia. This group is diverse
both in terms of headquarters and financial
scale but reflects the reality of the Company’s
talent acquisition challenges.

In reviewing these benchmarks, the Committee
was particularly sensitive to Shareholders’
expectations of executive pay restraint, increases
awarded to the Company’s employees generally
and the level of support for the 2011 Directors’
remuneration report.

This year’s review highlighted that at £316,000,
the CEO’s 2011 base salary was the lowest in
the UK benchmark group. However, despite the
continuing strong performance of the Company,
the Committee determined that any increase
would need to be restrained for the reasons set
out above. The CEO was awarded a 5% base
pay increase to an annual salary of £331,800
with effect from July 2012. This increase is in
the median of the pay increases awarded to
all employees.

On total remuneration, the CEO would not
achieve upper quartile positioning against the
benchmark group even for superior performance.

Against the international sector benchmark
group, base pay was in the lower quartile, but
the Committee recognises that international
comparisons are difficult. The Committee
believes that international comparisons of
remuneration competitiveness are important
from a talent recruitment and retention

Directors’ remuneration report continued

Key financial performance achieved during the year
was as follows:

Revenue:

+47%

Gross margin

-170bps/-1.7%

EBIT

+48%

These three financial metrics make up 50%
of the annual bonus (the remainder being
commercial and organisational goals, see
below). Pay is therefore closely aligned with
the financial performance of the Company.

Base pay
As described above, the CEO receives base pay,
which is reviewed annually, with any increases
effective in July. The CEO’s current annual salary
level is £331,800, an increase of 5% on his
prior salary.

Other benefits
The CEO receives a cash allowance in lieu of
a Company car of £10,200 per annum, medical
insurance for himself and his spouse and life
and disability insurance.

Pension
Consistent with the approach adopted for all
of the Company’s eligible UK employees, the
Company contributes 9% of the CEO’s base
pay to a defined contribution pension scheme.

Annual bonus
The annual bonus is entirely performance-
based and is paid based on the achievement
of stretching performance objectives set
by the Committee.

As noted above, prior to 2012, performance
above the predetermined target performance
level was determined at the discretion of the
Committee. We recognise that this approach
raised some concerns with Shareholders.
As a result, the annual bonus provided
for payment of up to 200% of salary for
maximum performance, with 100% of
salary being paid for target performance.

Performance is split into the following metrics:

This mechanism is considered
appropriate because:

Bonus weighting

■ It mandates a certain part of the bonus can

be deferred into Company shares;

Metric

Financial goals
Revenue
Gross margin
EBIT

Commercial goals
Product related
Customer related

Organisation and
employee goals

Total

16.67%
16.67%
16.67%

12.5%
12.5%

50%

25%

100%

In addition to the above metrics, no bonus is
payable if a minimum profitability gate is not
met and the Committee retains discretion to
adjust the overall bonus to take account of
performance outside the normal bounds.
The exercise of any such discretion will be
disclosed in the normal way.

For the financial metrics, target performance
is set consistent with the annual budget,
which the Committee considers to be a stretch.

In order to ensure consistency with our
approach to align remuneration with
Shareholder interests, a deferral element was
introduced in 2012, which operates as follows:

Performance up to target
Paid in cash

Performance above target
Paid in deferred shares

Deferred shares are held for three years then
released. The CEO can request that up to 100%
of his bonus be paid in the form of deferred
shares. The first deferral will occur in 2013.

Any deferred shares, whether compulsorily
or voluntarily deferred, form the basis for
determining the award under the Company’s
long-term incentive plan, the Executive Incentive
Plan (EIP). Further details of this are set out below.

■ It encourages the CEO to invest and hold

Company shares beyond that required under
the bonus rules; and

■ It creates a more tangible link between
annual performance and long-term pay
opportunity and performance.

The Committee determined that establishing
a separate bonus matching plan was an
unnecessary complication and preferred to
retain a single, active long-term incentive plan.
This approach also provides for clarity of
long-term performance metrics.

Any annual bonus (whether paid in cash and/or
shares) is non-pensionable.

Deferred awards will also be subject to financial
clawback provisions in the case of material
financial misstatement.

Long-term incentives
The Company currently operates one long-term
incentive plan, the Executive Incentive Plan (EIP).
The EIP was approved by Shareholders in 2010
(with a five-year life) and the first annual
awards were made in 2012. The EIP incentivises
participants (the executive team and selected
other key senior managers) to deliver
Shareholder value through long-term
profitability and share price growth.

The main features of the EIP are
summarised below:

Design feature

Description

Delivery medium

Performance shares
(as nominal price options)

Performance
period

Performance
metrics

Vesting

3 years, based on
three annual targets

75% EBIT and revenue,
equally weighted
25% share price growth

20% at threshold
40% at target
100% at maximum

Dilution limit

0.75% of issued share
capital per annum

In 2012, the CEO was awarded 97,603
performance shares (in the form of nominal
price options).

Since the first operation of the EIP, the grant
to the CEO has been set by reference to a
percentage of the available pool, rather than
by reference to salary. The Committee continues
to believe that de-linking salary and grant
level allows:

■ For more independence between elements
of pay, thereby avoiding an unnecessary
ratchet of pay;

■ An incentive for the share price to increase;

and

■ Avoiding overgranting of value if share price

were to dip at the time of grant.

The Committee has determined that the
appropriate level of award for the CEO is
normally 20% of the available annual pool,
which represents 0.15% of the issued share
capital of the Company. For 2013, the
Committee determined that this level of
award remains appropriate, and is termed
the basic award.

As noted in the annual bonus section above,
the Committee has introduced a mechanism
that links the amount of deferred shares
from the annual bonus plan to the level of
award under the EIP. For each share deferred
(whether compulsorily or voluntarily) an
additional share will be awarded under the EIP.
This will be termed the invested award.

Based on the current base pay and bonus
structure, the maximum value of the invested
award is equivalent to 200% of salary. This only
occurs if a maximum bonus is earned and the
CEO elects to take it all in deferred shares.

The table below provides other scenarios, in
the absence of any election by the CEO to defer
additional shares. The number of shares is an
assumption based on the closing share price
as at 31 December 2012 of €13.30 and
a £/€ exchange rate of 1.22.

Bonus earned (% of salary)

Deferred
shares
% of salary % of salary

Cash

EIP invested
award
% of salary

Target
Target with maximum voluntary deferral
Maximum
Maximum with maximum voluntary deferral

100
0
100
0

0
100
100
200

Invested
award
shares*

0
30,954
30,954
61,908

Notes:
* Together with a basic award, this takes the maximum award for the CEO would not exceed 160,000 shares.

Performance metrics, operation
and standards
EBIT and revenue: 75% of each award
in total
As part of the Shareholders’ approval for the EIP in
2010, the Committee undertook to ensure that the
level of stringency with regard to the attainment
of the performance targets is maintained for
each and every grant under the EIP. To give
comfort to Shareholders that there is integrity
in the process, the Committee undertook to
provide full retrospective details of the annual
targets each year. This is set out below.

These corporate performance conditions are
set annually over the three-year holding period.
For each annual period, a third of this part of
the award (i.e. ¹/³ of 75%) is determined based
on the actual performance against the targets
set at the beginning of each year.

This is illustrated in the diagram below:

Year 1 revenue
and EBIT
targets set

Year 2 revenue
and EBIT
targets set

Year 3 revenue
and EBIT
targets set

Revenue growth
and EBIT
measured

Options vest based
on corporate
performance

Any remaining
options lapse

Year 1
Measurement
period 1

Year 2
Measurement
period 2

Year 3
Measurement
period 3

Exercise period
Exercise period
Vested options can be exercised up to
Vested options can be exercised up to
three years after end of holding period
three years after end of holding period

Start of
holding period

End of
holding period

Directors’ remuneration report continued

Share price: 25% of the award
This part of the award is banked or lapses
depending on the Dialog share price at the
anniversary date of the award throughout the
three-year holding period. At the end of the
three-year holding period, the banked portion
of the award will vest.

This is illustrated in the diagram below:

First
measurement
point

Second
measurement
point

Third
measurement
point

Award
granted

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Banked
options vest

Any remaining
options lapse

Exercise period
Exercise period
Vested options can be exercised up to
Vested options can be exercised up to
three years after end of holding period
three years after end of holding period

Start of
holding period

¹/³ of options
banked or lapsed

End of
holding period

Vesting is dependent on ongoing employment
with the Company at the time of vesting.
Certain “good leaver” provisions apply.

Performance standards for the 2012 award
As noted above, as part of the approval for the
EIP given by Shareholders, the Company
undertook to disclose on a retrospective basis,
the annual performance standards that had
been set, together with the level of performance
achieved. This is set out below.

EBIT and revenue
The performance standards for these metrics
in 2012 were as follows:

Performance level

Threshold
Target
Exceptional

Vesting
%

20
40
100

EBIT
margin
%

10.90
11.00
11.76

Revenue
growth
%

15
25
34

EBIT and revenue achieved in 2012 were both
above the exceptional level of performance
in 2012.

Share prices
The share prices (using 30 business day
averages) at the beginning and end of the
performance period were €16.39 and €13.86
respectively, meaning that none of the award
would be banked.

Other long-term incentive schemes
The Company has in the past operated the
Executives’ Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
Awards to the CEO were made up to 2010.

No awards have been made since then and the
plan has now expired, Details of outstanding
awards under this plan are set out in the table
below, with further details at Note 21 B of the
consolidated financial statements.

Dilution
The Company operates under a general
Shareholder-approved dilution limit of 15% of
issued share capital. This approval stems from
a time when the Company was in an early stage
of its turnaround when cash preservation was
key, yet with a need to incentivise employees
with share-based remuneration.

The Committee recognises that the Company
has grown to a scale where Shareholders have
an expectation that this limit may need to
be reduced over time, with the aim of being
managed within UK corporate
governance norms.

Although the Company has not reached the
existing 15% limit, in recognising concerns
expressed last year by some Shareholders, the
Committee has determined, for all awards made
with effect from the approval of this report,
dilution will be managed using an average
annual flow rate of 1% per annum. This means
that the Company will be able to move dilution
towards a rolling 10% in 10 years in a measured
way over time.

Shareholders will note that the Company is
seeking approval of a new share plan to
operate below executive Director level, which
will include provisions to comply with this
updated approach to dilution. The EIP will
also be subject to this new overall flow rate
limit for new awards.

Share ownership guidelines
The CEO is required to establish and hold
a shareholding of at least 100% of salary.
Consistent with the other changes to the annual
bonus and granting of awards under the EIP
in 2012, this has been increased to 200% of
salary, and excludes unvested awards from
the calculation. The CEO currently complies
with this new requirement.

Contract terms
The CEO’s contract provides for six months’
notice on either side (which is extendable
to 12 months’ notice in the case of a change
of control) during which only basic pay and
benefits are payable, and a bonus if he is
employed at year end.

There is no acceleration of bonus on a change
of control. The CEO has no entitlement to
a bonus if his employment is terminated
before the end of the bonus year unless his
employment is terminated in lieu of notice
after 1 October in any year. In this case he
is entitled to a pro rata bonus for that year.

Non-executive Directors’ remuneration
Historically, non-executive Directors were paid
their base fee two-thirds in cash and one-third
in market value shares (as nominal price options
as set out on page 51), which had a three-year
holding period under an arrangement approved
by Shareholders. Any additional fees were payable
in cash. Non-executive Directors are not eligible
for incentives, pensions or other benefits.

Following feedback from Shareholders and proxy
advisers, it was determined that the way in which
non-executive Directors would be remunerated
would be reviewed. Following this review, it was
determined that, subject to Shareholder approval,
the structure of the non-executive Directors’ fee
structure would change. The proposed change
is to pay fees only in cash, consistent with UK
corporate governance norms and no new
share grants will be made. The fees paid
to non-executive Directors are as follows:

Chairman: flat fee of £110,000.

Other non-executive Directors: basic fee
of £80,000 plus additional fees of £10,000
for chairing the Board Committees, currently
the Audit and Remuneration and Nomination
Committees and for 2013 onwards the Strategic
Transaction and Technology Committee.

Non-executive Directors’ terms
and compensation
All non-executive Directors are appointed
for up to three years by the Board of Directors,
subject to any earlier requirements to stand
for re-election as required by the Articles of
Association (one-third of the Directors must
stand for re-election at each AGM) and subject
to further periods of renewal.

The fees for non-executive Directors in the
table below reflects two-thirds of the total
fees paid in cash and converted to US dollars.
The remaining one-third was paid in market
value shares (as approved by Shareholders)
structured as nominal price options. These
are shown in the share options table below.

Base salary
and fees
US$

Bonus
US$

Pensions
contribution
US$

Other
US$

2012 Total
US$

2011 Total
US$

Directors’ holdings

at 31 December 2012

Options

513,042

450,476

55,693

27,094

1,046,305

868,743

266,679

780,015

Audited information

Name and position

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Executive Director and CEO

Chris Burke
Non-executive Director

Aidan Hughes
Non-executive Director
and Chairman of the
Audit Committee

John McMonigall
Non-executive Director

84,477

95,037

84,447

Gregorio Reyes
Non-executive Chairman

116,156

Russ Shaw
Non-executive Director and
Chairman of the Remuneration
and Nomination Committee

95,037

Peter Tan1)
Non-executive Director

Peter Weber
Non-executive Director

Chang-Bun Yoon1)
Non-executive Director

21,119

84,477

63,358

–

84,477

83,713

15,593

3,889

95,037

96,023

25,000

4,374

84,477

83,713

76,000

3,889

116,156

118,182

20,000

5,347

95,037

96,023

19,891

4,374

21,119

83,713

40,000

–

84,477

83,713

33,000

3,889

63,358

–

1,850

1) 2012 fees for Peter Tan and Chang-Bun Yoon reflect nine months and three months respectively

1,157,180

450,476

55,693

27,094

1,690,443

1,513,823

496,160

807,627

Directors’ remuneration report continued

Share options granted to the
executive Director
As at 31 December 2012, Jalal Bagherli,
executive Director, held 780,015 options over
ordinary shares which entitle him to acquire
the same amount of shares.

The grants in 2010 and 2011 reflect awards
made at the end of the performance period
under the LTIP. The 2012 award was made
under the EIP.

Exercise price Date of grant

Expiry date

Vesting period 31 December 2011

Granted

Exercised 31 December 2012

Market price of

Gain on the
exercised options¹) exercise of options
€

€

€1.52
£0.10
£0.10
€0.12

13.05.2009
21.02.2010
18.02.2011
16.02.2012

1-44 months
12.05.2016
04.02.2015 0 and 12 months
Immediately
18.02.2016
3 years
16.02.2018

58,892
445,290
508,170
–

–
–
–
97,603

(39,650)
(290,290)
–
–

19,242
155,000
508,170
97,603

16.71
16.27
–
–

1,012,352

97,603

(329,940)

780,015

602,204
4,692,245
–
–

5,292,626

1) The market price as a weighted average price

Share options granted to the
non-executive Directors
Each non-executive Director was previously
entitled to an initial grant of 50,000 options
vesting monthly in 48 equal tranches. Up to
the 2009 AGM each non-executive Director
received a further 20,000 options vesting
over 12 months.

This practice ceased at the 2010 AGM.
All remaining options were exercised during
2012. At the 2011 AGM Shareholders resolved
that one-third of the non-executive Directors’
remuneration should be satisfied in market value
shares in the Company, via nominal price options
(with an exercise price of €0.15), the exercise
of which is conditional on the Director

still being a member of the Board immediately
before the third AGM following grant.

Subject to Shareholder approval, it is intended
that for 2013 onwards all non-executive
Directors’ fees will be paid in cash.

The share option grants to non-executive Directors are as follows:

Director

Exercise price
€

Date of grant

Expiry date

Vesting period

Chris Burke

Aidan Hughes

1.40 12.07.2006 11.07.2013 48 months
1.17 22.04.2009 24.04.2016 12 months
0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 18.07.2019 48 months

1.27 19.06.2006 18.06.2013 48 months
1.35 30.04.2008 29.04.2015 12 months
1.17 22.04.2009 21.04.2016 12 months
0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 18.07.2019 48 months

John McMonigall 1.27 19.06.2006 18.06.2013 48 months
1.17 22.04.2009 21.04.2016 12 months
0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 21.07.2019 48 months

Gregorio Reyes

0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 21.07.2019 48 months

31
December
2011

5,210
18,547
2,039
–

4,168
20,000
20,000
2,293
–

5,210
3,340
2,039
–

2,803
–

Russ Shaw

1.35 30.04.2008 29.04.2015 12 months
1.17 22.04.2009 21.04.2016 12 months
0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 21.07.2019 48 months

20,000
20,000
2,293
–

Forfeited

Granted

Exercised

Market price
of exercised

Gain on
the exercise

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–

–
–
–
–

1,850

–
–
–
–
2,081

–
–
–
1,850

–
2,544

–
–
–
2,081

31
December
2012

(5,210)
(18,547)
–
–

(4,168)
(20,000)
(20,000)
–
–

(5,210)
(3,340)
–
–

–
–

(20,000)
(20,000)
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
2,039
1,850

–
–
–
2,293
2,081

–
–
2,039
1,850

2,803
2,544

–
–
2,293
2,081

–

2,039
1,850

1,850

options¹)

of options2)

€

16.30
16.30
–
–

15.75
15.75
15.75
–
–

15.75
15.75
–
–

–
–

77,629
280,616
–
–

60,353
288,000
291,600
–
–

75,441
48,697
–
–

–
–

15.75
15.75
–
–

288,000
291,600
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

Peter Tan

0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months

2,039

(2,039)

–

Peter Weber

0.15 21.07.2011 21.07.2018 48 months
0.15 18.07.2012 21.07.2019 48 months

2,039
–

Chang-Bun Yoon 0.15 18.07.2012 21.07.2019 48 months

–

–
–

–

–
1,850

1,850

132,020

(2,039)

14,106

(116,475)

27,612

– 1,701,936

Total

1) The market price as a weighted average price
2) Before broker fees as appropriate

Approved by the Board of Directors
and signed on its behalf by:

Tim Anderson
Secretary

14 February 2013

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities

The Directors are responsible for preparing
the annual report and the Group and parent
company financial statements in accordance
with the applicable law and regulations.
UK company law requires the Directors to
prepare Group and parent company financial
statements for each financial year. Under the
law the Directors are required to prepare the
Group financial statements in accordance with
IFRS as adopted by the EU and have elected
to prepare the parent company financial
statements on the same basis.

The Group and parent company financial
statements are required by law and IFRS as
adopted by the EU to present fairly the financial
position of the Group and the parent company
and the financial performance and cash flows
for that period; the Companies Act 2006
provides in relation to such financial statements
that references in the relevant part of the Act
to financial statements giving a true and fair
view are references to their achieving a fair
presentation. In preparing each of the Group
and parent company financial statements,
the Directors are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and then
apply them consistently;

Present information, including accounting
policies, in a manner that provides relevant,
reliable, comparable and
understandable information;

Provide additional disclosures when
compliance with the specific requirements
in IFRS is insufficient to enable users to
understand the impact of particular
transactions, other events and conditions
on the entity’s financial position and
financial performances;

State whether they have been prepared in
accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU;
and

Make judgements and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent.

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper
accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of

the parent company and enable them to ensure
that its financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006 and article 4 of the
IAS Regulation.

They have a general responsibility for taking
such steps as are reasonably open to them
to safeguard the assets of the Group and to
prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Under applicable law and regulations, the
Directors are also responsible for preparing
a Directors’ report and Directors’ remuneration
report that comply with that law and
those regulations.

The Directors are responsible for the
maintenance and integrity of the corporate and
financial information included on the Company’s
website. Legislation in the UK governing the
preparation and dissemination of financial
statements may differ from legislations in
other jurisdictions.

Responsibility statement

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance
with the applicable reporting principles, the
consolidated financial statements, prepared
in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU,
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities,
financial position and profit and loss of the issuer
and undertakings included in the consolidation
and the “our business strategy and performance”,
“our products and key customers”, “financial
review” and “risks and their management”
sections of this report include a fair review
of the development and performance of the
business and the position of the Company and
the Group, together with a description of the
principal risks and uncertainties associated with
the expected development of the Company and
the Group.

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Chief Executive Officer

Jean-Michel Richard
CFO, Vice President Finance

20 February 2013

Independent Auditors’ report to the members
of Dialog Semiconductor Plc

We have audited the financial statements of Dialog Semiconductor Plc for the year ended 31 December 2012, which comprise the Consolidated and
Company statements of financial position, the Consolidated income statement and Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated
and Company statements of cash flow, the Consolidated and Company statements of changes in equity and the related notes 1 to 33. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by
the European Union and, as regards the parent Company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work
has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no
other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s
members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of Directors and auditors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibility statement set out on page 53, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing
Practices Board’s Ethical Standards for Auditors.

Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the
financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of whether the accounting
policies are appropriate to the Group’s and the parent company’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the
reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the Directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements.

In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the annual report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial
statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies, we consider the implications for our report.

Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion:

■ The financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 December 2012

and of the Group’s profit for the year then ended;

■ The Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union;

■ The parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied

in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and

■ The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the Group financial

statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion:

■ The part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006;

■ The information given in the Directors’ report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial

statements; and

■ The information given in the Corporate Governance statement set out on pages 40 to 45 with respect to internal control and risk management

systems in relation to financial reporting processes and about share capital structures is consistent with the financial statements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following:

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

■ Adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches

not visited by us; or

■ The parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited are not in agreement with the accounting

records and returns; or

■ Certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or

■ We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

■ A Corporate Governance statement has not been prepared by the Company.

Julian Gray
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Ernst & Young LLP, Statutory Auditor
Reading

20 February 2013

Consolidated statement of financial position

As at 31 December 2012

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade accounts receivable and other receivable

Inventories

Income tax receivables

Other financial assets

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Deposits

Income tax receivables

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Shareholders' equity

Trade and other payables

Other financial liabilities

Provisions

Income taxes payable

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Provisions

Other non-current financial liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)

Total non-current liabilities

Ordinary shares

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Other reserves

Employee stock purchase plan shares

Net Shareholders´ equity

Total liabilities and Shareholders´ equity

Notes

At 31 December

2012

US$000

2011

US$000

4, 12

312,435

82,887

152,455

3,120

12,545

113,590

46,729

62,637

8,236

563,502

231,275

50,318

32,283

51,789

1,137

198

8,913

28,404

32,283

38,361

1,445

239

17,382

144,638

118,114

708,140

349,389

106,216

4,117

1,288

9,359

21,670

142,650

603

176,617

5,679

182,899

12,852

243,829

129,190

(427)

(2,853)

50,457

7,213

1,040

5,178

16,552

80,440

536

373

3,436

4,345

12,380

203,911

59,722

(8,251)

(3,158)

382,591

264,604

708,140

349,389

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 15 February 2013 and were signed on its behalf by:

Dr Jalal Bagherli
Director

56 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Consolidated income statement

For the year ended 31 December 2012

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses

Restructuring

Other operating income

Operating profit

Interest income

Interest expense

Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net

Result before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net profit

Earnings per share (in US$)

Basic

Diluted

Weighted average number of shares (in thousands)

Basic

Diluted

Notes

3, 24, 27

3, 27

2012

US$000

773,583

(480,971)

2011

US$000

527,261

(319,073)

292,612

208,188

(38,669)

(33,476)

(127,886)

(1,549)

–

(32,370)

(24,442)

(90,046)

–

303

91,032

61,633

1,360

(6,466)

199

86,125

(23,612)

62,513

376

(235)

(352)

61,422

(4,070)

57,352

2012

2011

0.97

0.93

64,681

67,354

0.91

0.86

62,873

66,711

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2012

Net profit

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

Cash flow hedges

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

2012

US$000

62,513

(322)

8,871

(725)

7,824

2011

US$000

57,352

(92)

(6,825)

314

(6,603)

Total comprehensive income for the year

70,337

50,749

58 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Consolidated statement of cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2012

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net profit

Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash used for operating activities:

Interest income, net

Income tax expense

Impairment of inventories

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Amortisation of intangible assets

Losses on disposals of fixed assets and impairment of fixed and financial assets

Expense related to share-based payments

Changes in working capital:

Trade accounts receivable, other receivables and factoring

Inventories

Prepaid expenses

Trade accounts payable

Provisions

Other assets and liabilities

Cash generated from operations

Interest paid

Interest received

Income taxes paid

Cash flow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

Payments for capitalised development costs

Purchase of SiTel Semiconductor B.V.

Deposits received back (made)

Cash flow used for investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Cash flow from the convertible bond

Sale of employee stock purchase plan shares

Cash flow from financing activities

Cash flow from (used for) operating, investing and financing activities

Net foreign exchange difference

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Notes

2012

US$000

2011

US$000

62,513

57,352

5,106

23,612

8,207

12,698

19,593

1,029

6,955

(36,158)

(105,015)

(159)

55,652

293

7,462

61,788

(1,141)

1,277

(9,483)

52,441

(35,025)

(13,417)

(5,956)

–

(141)

4,070

3,660

8,801

16,030

1,106

6,329

(21,451)

(10,716)

(967)

11,958

(334)

(3,336)

72,361

(109)

381

(3,078)

69,555

(21,161)

(5,414)

(5,165)

(84,166)

(157)

(54,300)

(116,063)

196,631

4,114

200,745

–

2,254

198,886

(44,254)

(41)

(356)

198,845

(44,610)

113,590

158,200

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

312,435

113,590

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 31 December 2012

Retained earnings

Additional paid-in

(Accumulated

Ordinary Shares

US$000

capital

US$000

deficit)

US$000

Currency

translation

adjustment

US$000

Employee stock

purchase plan

US$000

Hedges

US$000

Total

US$000

Other reserves

Balance at 1 January 2011

12,380

202,416

(3,961)

(1,717)

(3,915)

205,272

Total comprehensive income (loss)

Sale of employee stock purchase plan shares

Equity settled transactions, net of tax

Changes in Equity total

Balance at 31 December 2011 /
1 January 2012

Total comprehensive income (loss)

Conversion right embedded in Convertible
Bond

Convertible Bond transaction cost attributable
to conversion right

Capital Increase for employee share option
plan (gross proceeds)

Transaction cost of capital increase -
employee share option plan

Sale of employee stock purchase plan shares

Equity settled transactions, net of tax

–

57,352

(162)

(6,441)

1,495

–

6,331

–

1,495

63,683

(162)

(6,441)

–

757

–

757

50,749

2,252

6,331

59,332

12,380

203,911

–

37,393

(814)

472

2,680

–

(33)

692

–

59,722

62,513

–

6,955

(1,879)

(6,372)

(3,158)

264,604

(85)

7,909

–

70,337

37,393

(814)

(3,152)

–

3,457

–

(33)

4,149

6,955

Changes in Equity total

472

39,918

69,468

(85)

7,909

305

117,987

Balance at 31 December 2012

12,852

243,829

129,190

(1,964)

1,537

(2,853)

382,591

For further details, please refer to note 19.

60 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012
For the year ended 31 December 2012

1. General
The consolidated financial statements of Dialog Semiconductor Plc (“Dialog or the Group”) for the year ended 31 December 2012 were authorised for
issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 15 February 2013. Dialog Semiconductor Plc is a company incorporated in the UK, whose
shares are publicly traded. The principal activities of the Group are set out in the segment reporting (note 24).

Company name and registered office
Dialog Semiconductor Plc
Tower Bridge House
St Katharine’s Way
London E1W 1AA
United Kingdom

Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except that derivative financial instruments are stated at their fair value.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars (“US$”) and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (US$000) except when
otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the recognition and measurement requirements of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its interpretation as adopted by the EU. Based on these standards, management has applied the
accounting policies as provided in note 2.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Changes in accounting policies and disclosures
The accounting policies are consistent with those of the previous financial year except for the changes resulting from the adoption of the following
amended, revised and new Standards and new IFRIC interpretations during the year:

IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (amended)
The amendment was issued in October 2010 and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011. The amendments will allow users of
financial statements to improve their understanding of transfer transactions of financial assets (for example, securitisations), including understanding the
possible effects of any risks that may remain with the entity that transferred the assets. The amendments also require additional disclosures if a
disproportionate amount of transfer transactions are undertaken around the end of a reporting period. The amendment had no impact on the
disclosures of Dialog.

Recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted (Standards and Interpretations are endorsed by the EU except as noted otherwise)
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (amended / IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation (amended)
The amended IFRS 7 / IAS 32 were issued in December 2011 and are effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 in respect of IFRS 7 and
1. January 2014 in respect of IAS 32. The amendment standards comprise additional guidance in respect of offsetting financial assets and financial
liabilities and introduce disclosure requirements to assess the effect or potential effect of offsetting arrangements on a company’s financial position. The
new disclosure requirements also improve transparency in the reporting of how companies mitigate credit risk, including disclosure of related collateral
pledged or received.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
The new IFRS 9 was issued in November 2009. The new standard for financial instruments sets out provisions for the classification and measurement of
financial assets. IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortised cost or fair value, replacing the many
different rules in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments (its business model) and the contractual cash
flow characteristics of the financial assets.

In October 2010 additions to IFRS 9 Financial instruments were issued. The additions outline the requirements on the accounting for financial liabilities.
The new requirements address the problem of volatility in profit or loss (P&L) arising from an issuer choosing to measure its own debt at fair value (often
referred to as the ‘own credit’ problem). The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) decided to maintain the existing amortised cost
measurement for most liabilities, limiting change to that required to address the own credit problem. With the new requirements, an entity choosing to
measure a liability at fair value will present the portion of the change in its fair value due to changes in the entity’s own credit risk in the other
comprehensive income (OCI) section of the income statement, rather than within profit or loss..

The new IFRS 9 is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015 (as amended in December 2011). IFRS 9 has not yet been endorsed by the
EU The impact will be further analysed in the future when the project is complete.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosures of Interests in Other Entities, IAS 27 (revised)
Separate Financial Statements, IAS 28 (revised) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
The IASB completed in May 2011 its improvements to the accounting requirements for off balance sheet activities and joint arrangements by issuing
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities (amended in June 2012 in
order to clarify the transition guidance in IFRS 10 and to provide additional transition relief in IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12). The new and revised
standards are effective for periods beginning on 1 January 2013, however the Standards were adopted by the EU for periods beginning on 1 January
2014, at the latest (the transition guidance has not yet been adopted by the EU).



IFRS 10 builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within
the consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control
where this is difficult to assess.
The Group does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this new standard.
IFRS 11 provides for a more realistic reflection of joint arrangements by focusing on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its
legal form (as is currently the case). The standard addresses inconsistencies in the reporting of joint arrangements by requiring a single method to
account for interests in jointly controlled entities.
The Group does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this new standard, as the Group is not engaged in joint
arrangements.
IFRS 12 is a new and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements,
associates, special purpose vehicles and other off balance sheet vehicles.
The Group expects additional disclosures from this new standard.
IAS 27 (revised) now includes the provisions on separate financial statements that are left after the control provisions of IAS 27 have been included
in the new IFRS 10.
IAS 28 (revised) now includes the requirements for joint ventures, as well as associates, to be equity accounted following the issue of IFRS 11.

Investment Entities (Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27)
The amendments made to the standards were issued in October 2012 and apply to a particular class of business that qualify as “Investment Entities”. The
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014. Investment Entities amendments provide an exception to the
consolidation requirements in IFRS 10 and require investment entities to measure particular subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss, rather than
consolidate them. The amendments also set out disclosure requirements for investment entities as Dialog does not qualify as a “Investment Entity”, Dialog
does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this amendments. The amended standards have not yet been endorsed by the
EU.

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
The new IFRS 13 was issued in May 2011 and is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. The requirements of IFRS 13 do not extend
the use of fair value accounting, but provide guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already required or permitted by other standards
within IFRSs. Beside additional disclosures, the Group does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this amendment.

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
The amendments to IAS 1 were issued in June 2011 and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012. The amendments require
companies preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRSs to group together items within Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) that may be
reclassified to the profit or loss section of the income statement. The amendments also reaffirm existing requirements that items in OCI and profit or loss
should be presented as either a single statement or two consecutive statements. The amendment will primarily result in a grouping of OCI items. All OCI
items presented by the Group are reclassifiable.

IAS 12 Income taxes
The amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes were issued in December 2010 and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012,
however the amendment was adopted by the EU for periods beginning on 1 January 2013. IAS 12 requires an entity to measure the deferred tax
relating to an asset depending on whether the entity expects to recover the carrying amount of the asset through use or sale. It can be difficult and
subjective to assess whether recovery will be through use or through sale when the asset is measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 Investment
Property. The amendment provides a practical solution to the problem by introducing a presumption that recovery of the carrying amount will normally
be through sale. As a result of the amendments, SIC-21 Income Taxes—Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets would no longer apply to
investment properties carried at fair value. The amendments also incorporate into IAS 12 the remaining guidance previously contained in SIC-21, which
is accordingly withdrawn. The Group does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this amendment.

62 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
IAS 19 Employee Benefits (amended)
The amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits were issued in December 2010 and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
The amendments especially relate to:



eliminating an option to defer the recognition of gains and losses, known as the ‘corridor method’, improving comparability and faithfulness of
presentation;
streamlining the presentation of changes in assets and liabilities arising from defined benefit plans, including requiring remeasurements to be
presented in other comprehensive income (OCI), thereby separating those changes from changes that many perceive to be the result of an entity’s
day-to-day operations;
enhancing the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans, providing better information about the characteristics of defined benefit plans
and the risks that entities are exposed to through participation in those plans.

Since the Group does not operate any defined benefit plan, the Group does not expect a material effect on its financial statements resulting from this
amendment.

Improvements to IFRSs – a collection of amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards (annual improvements project)
The IASB has also issued a collection of amendments to various IFRSs (“Improvements to IFRSs”) in May 2012, which are effective for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2013. This includes amendments to various existing IFRSs. Dialog does not expect a material impact on the financial
position nor the financial performance of Dialog. The amended standards have not yet been endorsed by the EU.

In addition, the following interpretation has been issued:

Interpretation

Title

IFRIC 20 1)

Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine

1) IFRIC 20 is not relevant to the operations of the Group

The Group does not intend to make early application of the amended or revised Standards and Interpretation listed above.

Principles of consolidation and investments in affiliated companies
The consolidated financial statements include Dialog Semiconductor Plc and its subsidiaries as at 31 December each year:

Name

Dialog Semiconductor GmbH

Dialog Semiconductor B.V.

Dialog Semiconductor (UK) Limited

Dialog Semiconductor Inc.

Dialog Semiconductor KK

Dialog Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited

Dialog Semiconductor (Italy) S.r.l.

Dialog Semiconductor Arastirma Gelistirme ve Ticaret A.S.

Dialog Semiconductor Trading (Shanghai) Limited

Country of incorporation

Germany

The Netherlands

USA

Japan

Hong Kong

Italy

Turkey

China

Effective date

1 January 2013

Participation

100%

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which Dialog obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until
the date such control ceases.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.

All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated in full.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If Dialog loses control over a
subsidiary, it:









Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary;
Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest;
Derecognises the cumulative translation differences, recorded in equity;
Recognises the fair value of the consideration received;
Recognises the fair value of any investment retained;
Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss;
Reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income to profit or loss or retained earnings, as
appropriate.

Business combinations and Goodwill
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration
transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the
Group measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.
Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and included in administrative expenses.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance
with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded
derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.

If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is
remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair
value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognised in accordance with IAS 39 either in profit or loss or as
a change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until it is finally settled
within equity.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling
interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the
subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss.

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired
in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the
combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units. Where goodwill forms part of a cash-
generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the
carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured
based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.

Foreign exchange
The functional currency for the Group entities is generally the currency in which they primarily generate and expense cash. Each entity in the Group
determines its own functional currency. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of companies whose functional currency is other than the US dollar are
included in the consolidation by translating the assets and liabilities into the presentation currency (US$) at the exchange rates applicable at the end of
the reporting period. Equity accounts are measured at historical rates. The statements of income and cash flows are translated at the average exchange
rates during the year. The exchange differences arising on the translation are directly recognised in equity (other reserves). On disposal of an entity, the
component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular entity is recognised in the income statement.

64 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. All differences are taken to
profit and loss with the exception of differences on monetary items that form part of a net investment in a foreign operation. These are taken directly to
equity until the disposal of the net investment at which time they are recognised in profit or loss. Tax charges and credits attributable to exchange
differences on those monetary items and borrowings are also dealt with in equity. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a
foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign
currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are
disclosed separately in the income statement, at each reporting period. Key exchange rates against US dollars used in preparing the consolidated
financial statements were:

Currency

Pound Sterling

Japanese Yen

Euro

Exchange rate at

Annual average exchange rate

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

US$1 =

0.62

86.20

0.76

US$1 =

0.65

77.37

0.77

2012

US$1 =

0.63

79.74

0.78

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0.62

79.71

0.72

Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset in one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument in another. Financial
assets include, in particular, cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and derivative
and non-derivative financial assets accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, as well as investments available for sale.

Financial liabilities generally substantiate claims for repayment in cash or another financial asset. In particular, this includes trade payables, liabilities to
banks and derivative financial liabilities.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the balance sheet when, and only when, the entity currently has a
legal right to set off the recognised amounts and intends to settle on a net basis.

Financial assets
Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as being at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables
or available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate. When financial assets are first recognised, they are measured at fair value, plus, in case of
investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.

The Group determines the classification of its financial assets on first recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at
each financial year end.

All regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the settlement date, which is the date that the Group receives the asset. Regular
purchases or sales are classified as purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by
regulation or convention of the market place.

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair
value through profit or loss. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. This
category includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as
defined by IAS 39. Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective
hedging instruments. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in
fair value recognised in finance income or finance costs in the income statement.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Derivatives embedded in host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value if their economic characteristics and risks are
not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value though profit or loss. These
embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. Reassessment only occurs if there is a
change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that would otherwise be required.

The Group has not entered into trading actions nor designated financial asset as financial asset through profit or loss in 2012 and 2011.

Financial assets held to maturity
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities are classified as held to maturity when the Group has the
positive intention and ability to do so. After initial measurement, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method. The effective interest method takes into account any premium or discount on acquisition and includes transaction costs and fees that
are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the investments are de-recognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. The
carrying amount of financial assets held-to-maturity are tested at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective, material evidence of
impairment as outlined in IAS 39.59. Any impairment losses caused by the fair value being lower than the carrying amount are recognised in profit or
loss. The Group does not use allowance accounts in order to record the impairment in the statement of financial position but credits the impairment loss
directly against the book value of the financial assets.

If in a subsequent period the fair value increases and this increase can be related objectively to events occurring after the impairment was recognised,
the impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The fair value
which is required for impairment testing corresponds to the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted using the original effective
interest rate.

Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted on an active market, such as trade
accounts receivable. Loans and receivables are recorded initially at fair value and do not bear interest. As of 31 December 2012 as well as 31 December
2011, loans and receivables of the Group comprise trade accounts receivable from customers, cash and cash equivalents (except for deposits designated
as hedging instruments). After initial recognition, loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method,
less any allowance for impairment, if necessary.

Gains and losses are recognised in the income statement when the loans and receivables are de-recognised or impaired. Interest income and expense on
the application of the effective interest method are also recognised in profit or loss.

The Group continuously reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts. Management considers the collectability of a trade account receivable to be
impaired when it is probable that the Group will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the sales terms, based on current information and
events regarding the customers’ ability to meet their obligations. The amount of the impairment loss on loans and receivables is measured as the
difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest
rate of the financial asset. The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

If, in a subsequent reporting period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases, and the decrease can objectively be related to an event occurring
after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed and recognised in profit or loss.

When a trade receivable is considered to be impaired, any credit losses are included in the allowance for doubtful accounts through a charge to bad
debt expenses. Account balances are set off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is
considered remote. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written-off are recorded as other income when received. Reversals of impairment losses are
recognised in profit and loss. The Group does not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Receivables from work in process for customer specific development projects according to IAS 11 are recorded in the balance sheet line “trade accounts
receivable and other receivables” and are disclosed in the notes respectively.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified as loans and
receivables, held-to-maturity investments or as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

After initial measurement available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on
available-for-sale financial assets are excluded from earnings and are reported as a component of other reserves until realised, or the investment is
determined as being impaired.

At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of available-for-sale assets are assessed to determine whether there is objective, significant evidence of
impairment as outlined in IAS 39.59. Any impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets are charged to profit or loss. The Group does not use
allowance accounts in order to record the impairment in the statement of financial position but credits the impairment loss directly against the book
value of the financial assets. If this impairment relates to losses previously recognised in equity then the impairment loss is transferred from equity to the
income statement. Reversals of impairment losses in respect of equity instruments or investment funds that are classified as available-for-sale are not
recognised in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through profit or loss if the increase in fair value of the
instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss.

The fair value of available-for-sale financial assets actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices
at the close of business on the reporting date.

For investments in which there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques, including recent arm’s length market transactions;
reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; or other valuation models. If
the fair value of unquoted equity instruments cannot be measured with sufficient reliability, these instruments are measured at cost (less any impairment
losses, if applicable).

Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset is derecognised when:



the right to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;

the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third
party under a “pass through agreement”; or

the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the
asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and
rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognised to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the
derecognition as receivables under factoring agreement.

Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities primarily include trade accounts payable, liabilities due to banks, derivative financial liabilities and other liabilities.

Financial liabilities measured at amortised costs
After initial recognition at fair value, less directly attributable transaction costs, financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair
value through profit or loss. Gains and losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in profit or loss.

During the financial years 2012 and 2011 the Group did not classify any financial liabilities as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Hedging instruments and hedge accounting
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward contracts, mainly for the purposes of hedging currency risks that arise from its
operating activities. Beside the derivative financial instruments the Group designated certain deposits as hedging instruments in order to hedge foreign
currency risks as well. Such derivative financial instruments and deposits were initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract
was entered into or the cash deposit was designated as a hedging instrument and was subsequently remeasured at fair value on each subsequent
reporting date. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative.

Any gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value on derivatives and the deposits during the year that do not qualify for hedge accounting are
taken directly to profit or loss.

The fair value of derivatives is equal to their positive or negative market value. The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to
current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of the deposits was measured based on foreign currency
market rates at each reporting date.

If the requirements for hedge accounting set out in IAS 39 are met, the Group designates and documents the hedge relationship from the date a
derivative contract is entered into or the cash deposit is designated as a hedging instrument, either as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

The Group did not enter into fair value hedges in 2012 and 2011.

In a cash flow hedge, the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction,
or a firm commitment (in case of currency risks) is hedged. To hedge a currency risk of an unrecognised firm commitment, the Group makes use of the
option to recognise this as a cash flow hedge. The documentation of the hedge relationship includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged
item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure
to changes in the hedged cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in
cash flows, and are assessed on an on-going basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods
for which they were designated.

For cash flow hedges, fair value changes of the effective portion of the hedging instrument are recognised in other reserves, net of applicable taxes,
while any ineffective portion of the fair value changes are recognised immediately in profit or loss. Amounts taken to equity are transferred to the
income statement when the hedged transaction affects the income statement, such as when the forecast or committed expenses occur. If the forecast
transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, amounts previously recognised in equity are transferred to profit or loss.

If the hedging instrument does not, or no longer, qualifies for hedge accounting because the qualifying criteria for hedge accounting are not, or are no
longer met, the derivative financial instruments are classified as held for trading and the deposits are classified as loans and receivables. Amounts
previously recognised in equity are transferred to profit or loss, if the transaction is no longer expected to occur.

If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, amounts
previously recognised in equity remain in equity until the forecast transaction or the firm commitment occurs.

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less and are subject to an insignificant risk of
changes in value. The financial position cash and cash equivalents also includes deposits designated as hedging instruments.

Inventories
Inventories include assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business (finished goods), in the process of production (work in process) or in the form
of materials to be consumed in the production process (raw materials). Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost, which
includes direct materials, labour and overhead, plus indirect overhead, is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Net realisable value is the
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs to make the sale.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. These include the cost of replacing
part of the plant and equipment when that cost is incurred, if the recognition criteria are met. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Category of assets

Test equipment

Leasehold improvements

Office and other equipment

Useful life

3 to 8 years

Shorter of useful life or lease term

18 months to 13 years

The asset’s residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end.

Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately (primarily licences, software and patents) are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets
acquired in a business combination (primarily customer based intangible assets, technology) is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets
with finite useful lives are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The amortisation period and the
amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life is reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the expected
useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortisation
period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates.

Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Intangible asset

Customer related intangible assets

Brand / base technology

SAP software

Other intangible assets

Useful life

1.5 to 3 years

2 to 4.5 years

10 years

3 to 6 years

Amortisation expenses are allocated to the cost of goods sold, selling expenses, research and development expenses, or general administration expenses.
Other than its goodwill, the Group has no intangible assets with an indefinite useful life.

Self-developed intangible assets are recorded on a cost basis. They are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated usefulness of 12-60 months.
The costs of internally generated intangible assets comprise all directly attributable costs necessary to create, produce and prepare the asset to be
capable of operating in a manner intended by management, e.g. costs of materials and services used or consumed in generating the intangible asset,
costs of employee benefits or fees to register a legal right. Reference is also made to the accounting policy regarding research and development costs in
this section.

Patents have been granted by the relevant government agency for a certain period, depending on the specific country, with the option of renewal at the
end of this period. In most cases the maximum lifetime of the patents is 20 years. They are amortised over the shorter period of expected future benefit,
which is principally ten years. Acquisition costs for patents are based on the cost of patent registration.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Impairment of non-monetary assets including Goodwill
Dialog assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually (as at 30
November) and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment testing involves comparing the carrying amount of
each cash-generating unit including goodwill or item of intangible assets, property, plant or equipment to the recoverable amount, which is the higher
of its fair value less costs to sell or its value in use. If the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is
written down to its recoverable amount. An impairment is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are
largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating unit). Dialog considers its operating segments as cash-generating
units. If a cash generating unit is found to be impaired, an impairment loss is first recognized on any goodwill allocated to it. Any remaining impairment
amount is then allocated among the other assets of the strategic business entity, and pro-rated impairment losses are recognized on the carrying
amounts of these assets.

Impairment losses of continuing operations, are recognised in the income statement in expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired
asset, except goodwill. Impairment losses on goodwill are recognized in “other expense”.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. These are forecasted on the basis of the Group’s current planning, the
planning horizon normally being three years including one year of budgeted and two additional forecasted years. In determining the fair value less costs
to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.

Forecasting for the entire planning period involves making assumptions, especially regarding future selling prices, sales volumes and costs. Where the
recoverable amount is the fair value less costs to sell, the cash-generating unit or individual asset is measured from the viewpoint of an independent
market participant. Where the recoverable amount is the value in use, the cash-generating unit or individual asset is measured as currently used. In
either case, net cash flows beyond the planning period are determined on the basis of long-term business expectations using the respective individual
growth rates derived from market information.

The net cash inflows are discounted at a rate equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). To allow for the different risk and return
profiles of the Group’s principal businesses, the WACC is calculated separately for each strategic business unit (synonymously cash generating unit from
impairment test perspective)-specific capital structure is defined by benchmarking against comparable companies in the same industry sector. The cost of
equity corresponds to the return expected by stockholders, while the cost of debt is based on the conditions on which comparable companies can
obtain long-term financing. Both components are derived from capital market information.

For assets other than goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether any indication that previously recognised impairment losses
may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, an estimation of the recoverable amount is made. A previously recognised
impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment
loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount, however, cannot
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.
Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date of whether the
fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

Where the Group is lessee, finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item,
are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease
payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining
balance of the liability. Finance charges are reflected in profit and loss.

A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that Dialog will obtain ownership by the end of
the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, and other sales taxes or duty. The Group
assesses its revenue arrangements against specific criteria in order to determine if it is acting as principal or agent. The Group has concluded that it is
acting as a principal in all of its revenue arrangements. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is derived from the sale of products, application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) and application specific standard
product (“ASSP”) to end customers. These products are manufactured and tested in accordance with customers’ technical specifications prior to delivery.

Revenue is recognised when title passes, the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer, the fee is fixed or determinable, and
collection of the related receivable is probable. Revenues are recorded net of sales taxes and customer discounts, if any.

The Group has insurance for product claims and also records a provision for warranty costs as a charge in cost of sales, based on historical trends of
warranty costs incurred as a percentage of sales, which management has determined to be a reasonable estimate of the probable costs to be incurred
for warranty claims in a period.

Customer returns are permitted only for quality-related reasons within the applicable warranty period and any potential warranty claims are subject to
the Group’s determination that it is at fault for damages. Such claims must usually be submitted within a short period of the date of sale.

Research and development
Revenue from customer-specific research and development contracts involving the development of new customer-specific technology is recognised on
the percentage of completion basis when the outcome of the contract can be estimated reliably. A contract’s outcome can be estimated reliably when
total contract revenue can equally be estimated, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the contract will flow to the Group, and the stage
of contract completion can be measured reliably. When the Group is not able to meet those conditions, the policy is to recognise revenues only to the
extent the expenses incurred are eligible to be recovered. Completion is measured by reference to costs incurred to date as a percentage of estimated
total project costs. The percentage of completion method relies on estimates of total expected contract revenue and costs, as well as the dependable
measurement of the progress made towards completing the particular project. Losses on projects in progress are recognised in the period they become
likely and can be estimated.

Government grants
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.
When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income over the period necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs
that it is intended to compensate. Grants are deducted in reporting the related expense.

Cost of sales
Cost of sales consists of the costs of outsourced production, assembly and test, personnel costs and applicable overheads and depreciation of
equipment. Provisions for estimated product warranties are recorded in cost of sales at the time the related sale is recognised.

Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, travel expenses, sales commissions, bad debt expenses and costs associated with advertising
and other marketing activities.

General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel and support costs for finance, human resources, ERP system and other management
departments which are not attributable to development, production or sales functions.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Research and development costs
Costs identified as research costs are expensed as incurred, whereas development costs on an individual project are capitalised as an intangible asset and
amortised over the period of expected future benefit if the Group can demonstrate the following:



The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;

Its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it;

Its ability to use or sell the intangible asset;

How the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits. Among other things, the Group can demonstrate the existence of a
market for the output of the intangible asset or the intangible asset itself or, if it is to be used internally, the usefulness of the intangible asset;
The availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and use or sell the intangible asset; and

Its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

Interest income/expense
Interest income is recognised as interest accrues. Interest income includes interest income from investments in securities, cash and cash equivalents.
Income and expense resulting from the allocation of premiums and discounts is also included. Interest expense is generally expensed as incurred.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get
ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they
occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

Foreign currency exchange gains and losses
The foreign currency exchange gains and losses mainly result from foreign currency cash transactions and period end revaluation of foreign currency
denominated cash into US dollars. It is the Group’s view that these gains and losses are driven by the financing activities of the Group and are therefore
shown as non-operating results.

Employee benefits – defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution and state-funded pension plans are recognised in the income statement as incurred.

Income taxes
Current income taxes for current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The
tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are accounted for using the liability method and are recognised for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, and their respective tax bases, as well as on the carry-forward of
unused tax losses that can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates that have been enacted, or substantially enacted, by the reporting date and which are
expected to apply to taxable income in the years, in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change
in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognised in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences
can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable
that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed
at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent, that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be
recovered. Deferred tax assets being reduced in the past are presented in the notes gross less respective provisions. If in future periods it becomes
probable that taxable profits will be available against which the unused tax losses can be utilized, it is assumed that tax losses incurred first will be
utilized first and the respective provision will be reversed.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, only if a legally enforceable right exists, to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities
and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

Income tax is charged or credited to other comprehensive income if it relates to items that are charged or credited to other comprehensive income.
Similarly, income tax is charged or credited directly to equity if it relates to items that are credited or charged directly to equity. Otherwise income tax is
recognised in the income statement.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Sales tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax, except:

 Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is

recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable;



Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included.

The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of
financial position.

Share-based payments
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date, reflects the extent to which the vesting
period has expired and the best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The income statement charge or credit for a
period represents the movement in cumulative expense in the period.

Stock options
The Group has established an equity-settled share option scheme under which employees and Directors may be granted stock options to acquire shares
of Dialog.

The fair value of options granted is recognised as a compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant
date and spread over the service period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the options.

The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions on which
the options were granted. Expectations of early exercise are accounted for within the average life of the options. The Group applies IFRS 2 to all options
granted after 7 November 2002 that had not been vested as of 1 January 2005.

Executives’ Long Term Incentive Plan
The Group operates an equity settled Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). Under this plan, key executives are eligible to share in a percentage of the value
created for Shareholders in excess of an annual return hurdle measured over a four year performance period.

Each participant in the LTIP is awarded a number of units which convert into Company shares according to the level of outperformance of the
Company’s share price over the annual return hurdle. If this hurdle is not reached no units convert into Company shares.

The fair value of the awards is recognised as a compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date,
using a Monte Carlo Model, taking into account the terms and conditions on which awards are granted and is spread over the service period during
which the key executives become unconditionally entitled to the awards.

The last measurement date for the LTIP was 31 January 2011, the LTIP was then replaced by the Executive Incentive Plan see below.

For further information please refer to note 21.B.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Executive Incentive plan
In 2011 the Group established an equity settled Executives Incentive Plan (EIP). As described above, the EIP replaces the LTIP. Under this plan, key
executives and other key value drivers of the business are eligible to share in a percentage of the value created for Shareholders. Pay-outs are now in
addition to share price growth also based on corporate performance targets.

Each participant in the EIP is awarded a number of units which convert into Company shares according to the level of the Company’s share price, EBIT
and revenue growth over a term of three years from the date of grant.

For further information please refer to note 21.C.

Employee benefit trust – Treasury shares
The Group has an employee benefit trust. The employee benefit trust is separately administrated and is funded by the Group, which consolidates the
assets, liabilities, income and expenses in its own accounts. The shares held by the trust are recorded at cost and are shown under “Employee stock
purchase plan shares” in the statement of changes in Shareholders’ equity.

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of Dialog by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Dialog by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued if all the securities or
other contracts to issue ordinary shares were exercised.

The weighted average number of shares outstanding is as follows:

Basic number of shares

Effect of dilutive options outstanding

Dilutive number of shares

2012

000

64,681

2,673

67,354

2011

000

62,873

3,838

66,711

The number of anti-dilutive share options outstanding was 1,071,524 (2011: 615,744).

In 2012 the potential ordinary shares of the convertible bond were antidilutive as their conversion to ordinary shares would increase earnings per share.

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

The significant accounting estimates and assumptions are outlined below:

Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment for all non-financial assets at each reporting date. In case of such an indicator, an
impairment test is made. This requires the determination of the value in use and the fair value less costs to sell respectively of the assets. Estimating the
value in use requires management to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the asset and also to choose a suitable discount rate in
order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The carrying amount of such assets at 31 December 2012 was US$286,845,000 (2011:
US$161,685,000), please refer to notes 4, 8, 11 and 12.

74 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Estimation of useful lives
Although the estimates of the useful lives of certain assets, assumptions concerning the macroeconomic environment and developments in the industry
in which the Group operate, and estimates of the discounted future cash flows are believed to be appropriate, changes in assumptions or circumstances
could require changes in the analysis. This could lead to impairment losses in the future or – except in the case of goodwill – to reversals of impairment
losses. The useful lives of certain assets relate to the anticipated period of productive use of the assets or contractual terms.

Business Combinations

In accordance with business combination accounting, we allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible and intangible assets

acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values. We engage third-party appraisal firms to assist management in determining the

fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions,

especially with respect to intangible assets.

Management makes estimates of fair value based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable. These estimates are based on historical experience and

information obtained from the management of the acquired companies and are inherently uncertain. Critical estimates in valuing certain assets acquired

and liabilities assumed include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from the sale of products, and engineering service sales, the acquired

company’s brand awareness and discount rate. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that may affect the accuracy or validity of such

assumptions, estimates or actual results. Subject to these estimates are the fair values recorded as shown in note 4 (Business Combinations).

Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units or groups of cash generating units, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business

combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquire are assigned to these units or group of units. The estimates of these

synergies include but are not limited to: future cash flows from the sale of products, changes in fair values of cash generating units and discount rate.

We refer to note 4 (Allocation of Goodwill to Cash Generating Units and Goodwill Impairment Testing) for the applied approach and assumptions.

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses
can be utilised.

Significant management judgement on projected future taxable profits and cash flows is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that
can be recognised, based upon the likely timing of future taxable profits, together with future tax planning strategies. At year end 2012, net deferred
tax assets amounting to US$3,234,000 were recognised (2011: US$13,946,000). Impaired deferred tax assets at 31 December 2012 were nil (2011:
US$1,105,000).

Further information regarding the assessment of future taxable income is disclosed in note 5.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Share-based employee compensation awards


Stock options
Share-based payment transactions for stock options are measured by reference to the fair value at the date on which they are granted. The fair
value of share-based payments is determined using the Black-Scholes model, which involves making assumptions about interest rates, volatilities,
market conditions, dividend yield, expected life and fluctuation. Due to the nature of these assumptions, such estimates are subject to significant
uncertainty. In 2012, the expense related to stock options was US$5,466,000 (2011: US$5,279,000). For further information on stock options
please refer to note 21.A and 21.D.



Executives’ Long Term Incentive Plan
The fair value of the awards is recognised as a compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant
date, using a Monte Carlo Model, based on standard inputs such as the Company’s share price, interest rate, and volatility of the Company’s share
price, dividend yield and expected life. Due to the nature of these assumptions, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. In 2012, an
expense of US$74,000 was booked (2011: US$1,050,000). Further information regarding LTIP is provided in note 21.B and 21.D.

Executives Incentive Plan
The fair value of the awards is recognised as a compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant
date, using a Monte Carlo Model, based on standard inputs such as the Company’s share price, interest rate, and volatility of the Company’s share
price, dividend yield and expected life. Due to the nature of these assumptions, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. In 2012, an
expense of US$1,415,000 was booked (2011: nil). Further information regarding EIP is provided in note 21.C and 21.D.

Customer-specific research and development
For the determination of revenue and costs for customer-specific research and development contracts, management judgement is required. It is,
therefore, necessary to determine the stage of completion based on the progress made towards completing the particular project, as well as the
contract revenue and the contract costs. Besides an advance payment received from one customer, at 31 December 2012 no receivables or liabilities
from constructions contracts were outstanding (2011: nil).

Self-developed intangible assets
Development costs are capitalised in accordance with the accounting policy mentioned above, i.e. they are recorded on a cost basis. However, initial
capitalisation of costs is based on management’s judgement that technological and economical feasibility is confirmed, usually when a product
development project has reached a defined milestone according to an established project management model. The amortisation start correlates with the
first delivery of products to the customer. In determining the probable future economic benefits of the self-developed intangible asset, management
makes assumptions regarding the expected future cash generation of the assets, discount rates to be applied and the expected period of benefits. At
31 December 2012, the carrying amount of capitalised development costs was US$13,425,000 (2011: US$16,041,000), please refer to note 12.

Actual results may differ from all of the above judgements and estimates.

76 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

3. Other disclosures to the income statement
a) Operating expenses and revenues
The operating result before income taxes is stated after charging:

Auditors' remuneration

for the audit of the group financial statements

for the statutory audit of the subsidiaries

for other audit related services

Other fees for auditors

Audit related assurance services

Services related to Corporate Finance transaction

Other services

2012

US$000

2011

US$000

(302)

(154)

(70)

–

(373)

(7)

(906)

(310)

(61)

(67)

(54)

(15)

–

(507)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

(12,698)

(8,801)

Amortisation of intangible assets

thereof included in cost of sales

thereof included in selling and marketing expenses

thereof included in general and administrative expenses

thereof included in research and development expenses

Personnel costs

Wages and salaries

Social and security costs

Share-based payments

Pension costs from defined contribution plans1)

Included in revenues

Revenue from the sale of goods

Revenue from customer specific research and development contracts

Included in revenue from sale of goods income attributable to prior periods from BenQ cash settlement
(see note 27)

Included in cost of sales:

Costs in relation to customer specific research and development contracts

Amount of inventory recognised as expense

Impairment of inventories recognised as an expense

Included in other operating income

BenQ Settlement (see note 27)

[1] The pension costs from defined contribution plans include costs for the state funded pension plan in Germany of US$2,242,000 (2011: US$1,999,000).

(4,454)

(9,076)

(5,426)

(637)

(2,120)

(5,810)

(300)

(7,800)

(19,593)

(16,030)

(85,684)

(68,585)

(9,049)

(6,955)

(6,455)

(6,976)

(6,331)

(5,685)

(108,143)

(87,577)

772,919

664

524,114

1,362

–

1,785

(664)

(1,362)

(437,939)

(286,396)

(8,207)

(3,660)

–

303

3. Other disclosures to the income statement continued
b) Directors’ remuneration

Aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services

Number of directors who received shares in respect of qualifying services

Number of directors who exercised share options

In respect of the highest paid director:

Aggregate remuneration

Of which pension contribution for the year

The highest paid director exercised 329,940 (2011: 370,820) share options during the year.

c) Interest income and interest expense
Interest income and expenses comprise the following items:

Interest income

Interest expense

Of which: from financial instruments relating to categories in accordance with IAS 39

Loans and receivables

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost

2011

US$000

1,514

2011

No.

2011

US$000

869

2011

US$000

376

(235)

141

239

(98)

141

2012

US$000

1,690

2012

No.

2012

US$000

1,046

2012

US$000

1,360

(6,466)

(5,106)

204

(5,310)

(5,106)

d) Government grants
The Group receives government grants for research and development activities of its Dutch design centre. Under the condition that technologies are
new to the company and performed by the Group’s employees, grants can be received for its development. The grants are based on an estimated
number of hours spent on these R&D activities. In 2012 the Group received grants in the amount of US$1,078,000 (2011: US$1,493,000). In the profit
and loss account the grants received were deducted from research and development expenses. In addition in 2012 the company received a grant in the
form of a tax relief, an amount of US$2,356,000 can be deducted from a positive taxable income in the Netherlands.

78 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

3. Other disclosures to the income statement continued
e) Headcount
The average number of persons employed by the Group (including the Executive Director) during the year, analysed by category, was as follows:

Research and Development

Production

Sales and Marketing

Admin

2012

445

714

2011

367

573

4. Business combination
Acquisition in 2011
On 10 February 2011, Dialog Semiconductor Plc acquired 100% of the voting shares of SiTel Semiconductor B.V. (“SiTel”, now Dialog Semiconductor
B.V.), an unlisted company headquartered and incorporated in the Netherlands and a leader in short-range wireless, digital cordless and VoIP technology.
Dialog acquired SiTel in order to expand its product portfolio with short-range wireless and VoIP based internet connectivity products. This will allow
Dialog to develop new products for these markets as well as to cross-sell Dialog’s existing Power Management technology to SiTel’s customer base. The
acquisition significantly expands Dialog’s addressable market targeting high growth wireless personal devices.

4. Business combination continued
Assets acquired and liabilities identified

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade accounts receivable and other receivable

Inventories

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets 1)

Income tax receivables

Deferred tax assets

Other non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Income taxes payable

Other current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total liabilities

Total identifiable net assets at fair value

Goodwill arising on acquisition

Purchase consideration transferred

[1] For further information please refer to note 12.

Fair value recognised

on acquisition

US$000

5,052

12,722

14,849

1,798

2,886

32,975

788

4,776

411

76,257

(10,106)

(606)

(40)

(3,645)

(4,925)

(19,322)

56,935

32,283

89,218

The fair value of the trade receivables and other receivables recognized on the day of acquisition amounted to US$12,722,000. None of the trade
receivables had been impaired and it was expected that the full contractual amounts could be collected. The goodwill of US$32,283,000 comprises the
value of expected synergies arising from the acquisition. The goodwill recognised is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

80 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

4. Business combination continued
Given the timing of the transaction, at the end of 2011 it was not possible to provide all disclosures required by IFRS 3 (R) as the acquisition accounting
including the purchase price allocation (“PPA”) was still in the process of being finalised. The Company completed this during 2012. Therefore in the
consolidated financial statements 2011 Dialog reported the results of the PPA on the basis of provisional figures. The final results led to changes to the
PPA and numbers 2011 have been retrospectively adjusted. The table below shows the adjustments:

Income tax expense

Net profit

Earnings per share (in US$)

Basic

Diluted

Goodwill

Deferred tax liabilities (non-current)

Net Shareholders´ equity

2011 as previously

PPA adjustment

2011 adjusted

reported

US$000

(5,559)

55,863

US$000

1,489

(4,070)

57,352

2011 as previously

PPA adjustment

2011 adjusted

reported

US$

0.89

0.84

US$

0.02

0.91

0.86

At 31 December

PPA adjustment

At 31 December

2011 as previously

US$000

2011 Adjusted

reported

US$000

27,358

–

263,115

US$000

32,283

3,436

264,604

4,925

3,436

1,489

From the date of the acquisition until 31 December 2011, SiTel has contributed US$108,780,000 of revenue and US$8,997,000 of net profit after tax to
the Group. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, revenues would have been US$120,197,000 and the profit after tax would
have been US$6,550,000.

In connection with the business combination expenses related to employee restructuring measures of US$1,549,000 occurred during the financial year
2012.

Purchase consideration
The total purchase considerations amounted to US$89,218,000.

Analysis of cash flows from acquisition

Transaction costs of the acquisition (included in cash flows from operating activities)

Total cash outflow for acquisition (included in cash flows from investing activities)

Net cash acquired with the subsidiary (included in cash flows from investing activities)

Net cash flow on acquisition

Transaction costs of US$3,291,000 have been expensed and are included in administrative expenses.

US$000

(3,291)

(89,218)

5,052

(87,457)

4. Business combination continued
Allocation of goodwill to Cash Generating Units
We expect additional value from the acquisition in respect of entry to new markets, internationalisation, cross-selling opportunities and customer
diversification. Besides for the connectivity segment we also expect additional value from the acquisition for our Mobile Systems segment.
The synergies and other effects described above were measured on the basis of the Group’s current planning; the planning horizon was three years
including one budgeted year and two additional forecasted years. The assumptions were the same that we applied for the goodwill impairment test as
described below.

The carrying amount of goodwill is allocated to the two CGUs (strategic business units) as follows:

Goodwill

Mobile Systems

Connectivity

2012

US$000

5,150

2011 1)

US$000

2012

US$000

n/a

27,133

2011 1)

US$000

n/a

[1] No allocation was done in 2011 as the initial accounting for the business combination was incomplete by the end of reporting period. The end of the measurement period was in 2012, where

reliable information about the facts and circumstances existed as of acquisition date was available.

Goodwill impairment testing
As described in note 2 in more detail an impairment loss must be recognized if the carrying amount of a cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount can either be measured as the fair value less cost to sell or the value in use. In Q4-2012 the company performed a
separate impairment test for the two relevant CGU’s based on the value in use to determine the recoverable amount.

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations
The calculation of value in use for both connectivity and mobile systems units is most sensitive to the following assumptions:





Return on sales;
Discount rates;
Growth rates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the planning period.

Return on sales – Return on sales is calculated by dividing the EBITDA by net sales. The EBITDA is defined as the operating profit (loss) excluding
depreciation and amortisation expenses as reported in note 24.

Discount rates – Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each CGU, taking into consideration the time value of
money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on
the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes
into account both debt and equity. The applied WACC represents a post-tax discounting rate. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on
investment by the Group’s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is
incorporated by applying individual beta factors. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on publicly available market data. The calculation of the
recoverable amount is based on post-tax cash flows discounted using a post-tax discount rate. The result would have been the same, had pre-tax cash
flows been discounted using a pre-tax discount rate.

Growth rate estimates – Rates are based on company’s industry research and applied for calculation of perpetuity.

The discounted cash flow calculations use projections that are based on management’s expectations covering the assessment year 2013. The planning
horizon reflects the assumptions for short-to mid-term market developments. Cash flows for the assessment years 2014 and 2015 are extrapolated
using appropriate growth rates. Key assumptions on which management has based its determination of the value in use include the development of key
assumptions mentioned above. Cash flow calculations are supported by external sources of information.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

4. Business combination continued
Impairment Testing Parameters

Actual

Return on sales

Pre-tax discount rate

Growth rates

3 year planning period

Return on sales

Pre-tax discount rate

Growth rates

Perpetual annuity

Return on sales

Pre-tax discount rate

Growth rates

Mobile Systems

Connectivity

in %

22.0

17.4

72.2

5.0

17.4

(12.0)

24.0 - 28.0

9.0 - 14.0

17.4

10.0 - 36.0

12.0 - 20.0

27.0

17.4

10.0

13.0

17.4

20.0

Based on the performance of the Connectivity and Mobile System Segment Management did not identify any indications for a goodwill impairment in
2011.

Sensitivity to changes in assumptions
The sensitivity analysis for the cash-generating units Connectivity and Mobile System, to which goodwill is allocated, was based on a 10% decline in
future revenue growth and cost of sales as well as a less than proportional decrease of other operating expenses. Furthermore, an increase of 1 to 2% in
the weighted average cost of capital was applied. The Company believes that such potential changes are reasonably possible, especially in the long term.

When applying the sensitivity parameters described above to the impairment model, it resulted in recoverable amounts of US$777,063,000 and
US$49,203,000 for the Mobile Systems and the Connectivity CGU respectively. With a net book value of assets of US$423,657,000 and allocated
goodwill of US$5,150,000, the strategic business unit Mobile Systems does not exceed its recoverable amount. As for the strategic business unit
Connectivity, the recoverable amount does not exceed the net assets in the amount of US$23,899,000 and the allocated goodwill of US$27,133,000
and could result in an impairment loss of US$1,829,000. Thus, in order to align the recoverable amount to the aggregate carrying amount of net assets
and allocated goodwill, the decrease in future revenue growth and cost of sales must not be greater than 5%.

Management concluded that no impairment charge against goodwill should be recognised in either of the two strategic business units. However,
although the assumptions concerning the macroeconomic environment and developments in the industries in which Dialog operates and estimates of
the discounted future cash flows are believed to be appropriate, changes in assumptions or circumstances could require changes in the analysis. This
could lead to impairment losses in the future.

5. Income taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes consists of the following:

Germany

Foreign

2012

US$000

96,999

(10,874)

86,125

2011

US$000

60,673

749

61,422

5. Income taxes continued
Income tax benefit (expense) is comprised of the following components:

Current taxes:

Germany

Foreign

Deferred taxes:

Germany

Foreign

Income tax expense

Current taxes:

Current income tax charge

Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous year

Deferred taxes:

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Relating to a reversal of a previous write-down of a deferred tax asset

Income tax expense

2011

US$000

(6,682)

(273)

4,282

(1,397)

(4,070)

2011

US$000

(6,876)

(79)

(11,722)

14,607

(4,070)

2012

US$000

(12,819)

(852)

(14,860)

4,919

(23,612)

2012

US$000

(13,391)

(280)

(12,073)

2,132

(23,612)

Although Dialog is a UK company, its principal operations are located in Germany. Accordingly, the following information is based on German corporate
tax law.

The tax rate for its German subsidiary is 15%; considering the impact of the solidarity surcharge of 5.5%, the federal corporate tax rate amounts to
15.8%. Combining the federal corporate tax rate with the trade tax rate of 12.6%, the combined statutory tax rate of the German subsidiary is 28.4%.

84 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

5. Income taxes continued
A reconciliation of income taxes determined using the combined German income tax rate of 28.4% (2011: 28.4%), is as follows:

Expected income tax expense

Tax rate differential

Non-deductible portion of share based payments

Tax benefit from share based payments

Tax free income (non-deductible expenses)

Recognised deferred tax assets relating to a reversal of a previous write-down of deferred tax assets and first time
recognition of deferred tax assets relating to prior years

Benefit from previously unrecognised deferred tax assets that is used to reduce current tax expense

Additional losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognised

Adjustments recognised for tax of prior periods

Differences arising from differences between functional currency and tax currency

Other

Actual income tax expense

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are summarised as follows:

Temporary differences relating to intangible assets

Other temporary differences

Deferred taxes in relation to tax credits

Net operating loss carryforwards

Total net deferred tax assets

Impaired deferred tax assets1)

Recognised net deferred tax assets

[1] Impaired in FY 2005. In 2012 an impairment of US$nil (2011: US$2,079,000) was reversed

2012

US$000

2011

US$000

(24,439)

(17,429)

(568)

(1,782)

3,434

(291)

2,132

1,631

(2,543)

(388)

(773)

(25)

(21)

(1,668)

2,964

(1,035)

14,607

1,295

(3,362)

144

462

(27)

(23,612)

(4,070)

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

(5,111)

2,178

–

6,167

3,234

–

3,234

US$000

(3,432)

(3,075)

1,105

20,453

15,051

(1,105)

13,946

5. Income taxes continued
Tax loss carryforwards, temporary differences and net deferred tax assets are summarised as follows:

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

Tax loss

Temporary

Net deferred tax

Tax loss

carryforwards

Differences

assets (liabilities)

carryforwards

US$000

629

69,739

19,384

4,029

–

93,781

US$000

(2,181)

23,084

(13,244)

928

1,296

9,883

(440)

–

945

2,132

597

3,234

US$000

67,161

51,387

17,184

4,290

140,042

Temporary
Differences 2)
US$000

(4,673)

25,588

(22,515)

–

1,061

(539)

Tax credits

US$000

–

4,420

–

Net deferred tax assets
(liabilities) 2)
US$000

13,726

1,105

(1,333)

–

448

4,420

13,946

Germany

Netherlands 2)

US1)

Other

Total

[1] Including an estimated amount of US$2,806,000 (2011: US$2,910,000) for state tax loss carryforwards

[2] 2011 temporary differences and deferred tax liabilities for the NL have been retrospectively adjusted following adjustments to the purchase price allocation, please refer to note 4.

The amount of deductible temporary differences and unused tax loss carryforwards for which no deferred tax asset is recognised in the balance sheet is
US$95,179,000 (2011: US$95,382,000).

In assessing whether the deferred tax assets can be used, management considers the probability that some, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be
realised. The utilisation of deferred tax assets depends upon generating taxable profit during the periods in which those temporary differences become
deductible or tax-loss carryforwards can be utilised. Management considers the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income,
benefits that could be realised from available tax planning strategies and other positive and negative factors in making this assessment.

The utilisation of tax loss carryforwards and temporary differences for which currently no deferred tax asset is recognized is subject to the achievement
of positive income in periods which are beyond the Company’s current business plan and therefore this utilisation is uncertain. Consequently no deferred
tax assets were recognised for these losses and temporary differences.

The tax loss carryforwards in the US will expire between 2013 and 2029 and in the Netherlands between 2017 and 2019; other tax loss carryforwards
have no expiration date.

The amount shown under “income tax receivables” in the statement of financial position includes a corporation tax refund claim of the Group’s German
subsidiary. The total amount the German subsidiary is entitled to receive amounts to €414,000 to be paid out in ten equal amounts during 2008 to
2017. The amount shown within the non-current assets represents the discounted part of the claim that is due after 2013. The amount that will be paid
in 2013 is shown within the current assets.

6. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank

Short-term deposits

Deposits designated as a hedging instrument

Cash and cash equivalents

At 31 December

2012

US$000

136,117

170,000

6,318

312,435

2011

US$000

91,010

20,381

2,199

113,590

Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group.
Deposits designated as a hedging instrument are classified as cash flow hedges to cover firm commitments and forecast transactions in Euros, Pound
Sterling and Japanese Yen.

86 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

7. Trade accounts receivable and other receivable

Trade accounts receivable

Receivables from factoring agreement

At 31 December

2012

US$000

70,490

12,397

82,887

2011

US$000

38,929

7,800

46,729

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30-60-day terms.

As described in note 25, in 2007 the Group entered into a selective factoring agreement. The amount shown as receivables from the factoring
agreement represents a 15% retainer kept by the factoring bank against sold receivables. The retainer is released only once the receivable is fully paid by
the customer, at the latest, 120 days after the receivable becomes due or if the insurance event occurs. The amounts are non-interest bearing and are
generally on 30-60-day terms.

The recorded trade accounts receivable for which an impairment has been recognised, was US$1,130,000 and US$1,180,000 at 31 December 2012 and
2011, respectively. The related allowance for doubtful accounts was US$1,130,000 and US$1,180,000 at 31 December 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The allowance for doubtful accounts developed as follows:

Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of year

Additions charged to bad debt expense

Write-offs charged against the allowance

Reductions credited to income

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of year

As at 31 December 2012 and 2011, the aging analysis of trade account receivable is as follows:

Receivables neither past due nor impaired

Receivables past due, not impaired individually

Less than 30 days

30 to 59 days

60 to 89 days

90 to 130 days

Total

At 31 December

2012

US$000

1,180

(26)

(2)

(30)

1,130

2011

US$000

1,410

–

(303)

1,180

At 31 December

2012

US$000

66,374

–

3,410

706

–

2011

US$000

35,969

–

2,780

171

–

70,490

38,929

8. Inventories
Inventories are comprised of the following:

Raw materials

Work-in-process

Finished goods

Deposits

9. Other financial assets
Other financial assets comprise:

Deposits for hedging contracts

Hedging instruments

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

20,686

51,739

79,942

152,455

US$000

4,031

22,496

36,110

–

62,637

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

368

2,752

3,120

US$000

–

The deposits for hedging contracts are an advance settlement for hedging instruments with a negative fair value. The deposits do not bear interests and
are offset with amounts due when the hedge is settled.

The amount shown under hedging instruments includes the fair value of derivative financial instruments used for cash flow hedges. The Group is
exposed to currency risks in the course of its operating activities. These risks are reduced by the use of forward currency exchange contracts.

The Group has clear guidelines as to the use of those derivatives, and compliance is constantly monitored. For further information on the Group’s
hedging policy please see note 25.

10. Other current assets
Other current assets comprise:

Prepaid expenses

Other tax receivables

Other 1)

[1] Including US$3,557,000 prepayments made to a major supplier

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

5,581

1,650

5,314

12,545

US$000

5,400

1,448

1,388

8,236

88 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

11. Property, plant and equipment, net
A summary of activity for property, plant and equipment for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

Cost

Balance at 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011

Additions relating to the SiTel acquisition

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Additions

Reclassifications

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2011 / 1 January 2012

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Additions

Reclassifications

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2012

Depreciation and impairment losses

Balance at 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Depreciation charge for the year

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2011 / 1 January 2012

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Depreciation charge for the year

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2012

Net book value

At 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011

At 31 December 2011 / 1 January 2012

At 31 December 2012

Leasehold

Office and other

Construction in

Test equipment

improvements

US$000

equipment

US$000

progress

US$000

Total

US$000

77,932

1,711

(8)

7,290

–

(1,193)

85,732

23,744

–

(1,297)

108,198

(71,997)

(3,846)

1,151

(74,684)

(9)

(6,030)

1,114

(79,609)

5,935

11,048

28,589

2,487

757

(47)

4,467

207

(254)

7,617

2,007

(101)

9,630

(571)

(983)

107

(1,410)

(25)

(1,221)

(2,640)

1,916

6,207

6,990

23,777

418

(89)

8,844

(8,323)

24,661

177

9,284

242

(1,786)

32,578

(17,589)

(3,972)

7,717

(13,779)

(70)

(5,447)

1,445

(17,851)

6,188

10,882

14,727

210

–

(3)

301

(241)

–

267

(264)

(5)

–

210

267

104,406

2,886

(147)

20,902

–

(9,770)

118,277

282

35,048

–

(3,189)

150,418

(90,157)

110

(8,801)

8,975

(89,873)

(104)

(12,698)

2,575

(100,100)

14,249

28,404

50,318

Finance leases
The carrying value of property, plant and equipment held under finance leases at 31 December 2012 was US$628,000 (31 December 2011:
US$606,000). Additions during the year were US$506,000 (2011: nil). As of the reporting date future minimum lease payments under those finance
lease contracts were US$221,000 (2011: US$457,000). The present value of the net minimum lease payments was US$211,000 (2011: US$431,000).

12. Goodwill and other intangible assets
A summary of activity for intangible assets for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Customer related

Purchased software,

Intangible assets from

intangible assets

licenses and other

Patents

internal development

US$000

Cost

Balance at 31 December 2010 / 1 January
2011

–

Additions relating to the SiTel acquisition

32,283

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Additions

Reclassifications

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2011 / 1 January
2012

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Additions

Reclassifications

Disposals

–

14,100

–

32,283

14,100

–

21,149

525

(58)

5,175

–

(554)

26,237

26,606

–

(725)

1,309

3,696

–

759

–

(10)

5,754

–

950

–

5,951

14,654

(30)

5,165

–

(210)

25,530

–

5,956

–

(387)

Total

US$000

28,409

32,975

(88)

11,099

–

(774)

71,621

33,512

–

(1,112)

Balance at 31 December 2012

32,283

14,100

52,214

6,704

31,099

104,117

Amortisation and impairment losses

Balance at 31 December 2010 / 1 January
2011

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Amortisation charge for the year

Impairment charges

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2011 / 1 January
2012

Effect of movements in foreign currency

Amortisation charge for the year

Impairment charges

Disposals

Balance at 31 December 2012

Net book value

At 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011

At 31 December 2011 / 1 January 2012

At 31 December 2012

–

32,283

–

(5,428)

–

(5,428)

–

(14,783)

(2,650)

–

158

(17,227)

(50)

(10,273)

–

575

(183)

–

(939)

–

(1,116)

–

(1,135)

–

(2,716)

(7,013)

–

210

(9,489)

–

(8,185)

–

(17,682)

(16,030)

–

374

(33,260)

(50)

(19,593)

–

575

(5,428)

(26,975)

(2,251)

(17,674)

(52,328)

–

8,672

6,366

9,010

25,239

1,126

4,638

4,453

3,235

16,041

13,425

10,727

38,361

51,789

90 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

12. Goodwill and other intangible assets continued
A key element of the 2012 additions relates to a new a US$26,4 million, 6 years licensing agreement (with the option to extend the term of the
agreement by a period of two years) which the Company entered into during the third quarter of 2012 as part of the Company’s on-going strategy to
invest in R&D. This agreement allows Dialog to access patents in the area of portable power management and battery charging technology.

Dialog paid an initial amount of US$6 million in Q3-2012. In addition to this payment 24 subsequent quarterly payments of US$850,000 will be made
by Dialog amounting to a total investment of US$26,4 million. Upon initial recognition, the license agreement was capitalised with its net present value
of US$22,077,000. The discount rate used for this calculation represents the imputed interest rate which consists of a credit- and risk spread component
reflecting the business risk of the entity. The useful life has been determined being 6 years.

A key element of the 2011 additions was the acquisition of SiTel Semiconductor B.V. In connection with this acquisition the company acquired goodwill,
internally developed intangible assets, patents and customer related intangible assets, such as customer relationship and order backlog. For further
information, please refer to note 4.

Customer related intangible assets comprise intangible assets acquired in a business combination containing key customers, other customer relationships
and order backlog. Intangible assets from internal development represent capitalised development costs of individual projects. We refer to Note 2 for a
description of applied accounting policies.

Hire purchase
The carrying value of intangible assets held under hire purchase leases at 31 December 2012 was US$21,315,000 (31 December 2011: US$851,000).
Additions during the year were US$23,173,000 (2011: US$668,000). As of the reporting date future minimum payments under those hire purchase
contracts were US$19,177,000 (2011: US$662,000). The present value of the net minimum payments was US$15,462,000 (2011: US$602,000).

13. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables comprise:

Trade accounts payable

Other payables

Terms and conditions of the above trade and other payables:

 trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-60-day terms; and

 other payables are non-interest bearing and have a term of less than three months.

14. Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities comprise:

Hire purchase agreements and finance lease obligations

Fair value of derivative financial instruments

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

100,616

5,600

106,216

US$000

46,567

3,890

50,457

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

3,645

472

4,117

US$000

661

6,552

7,213

The Group is exposed to currency risks in the course of its operating activities. These risks are reduced by the use of forward currency exchange
contracts.

15. Provisions
The Group issues various types of contractual product warranties under which it guarantees the performance of products delivered for a certain period
or term. The estimated provision is based on historical warranty data. The provision for dilapidation includes costs of dismantling and restoring the
offices of the Group to their original condition at end the end of the lease terms. The changes in the provision are summarised as follows:

At 1 January

2012
US$000

Currency change

US$000

Discount

000US$

Additions

US$000

Obligations for product warranties

Pending legal claims

Other

Total current

Dilapidation

Total non-current

Total

16. Other current liabilities
Other current liabilities comprise:

573

301

166

1,040

536

1,576

–

Obligations for personnel and social expenses

Advances received in relation to customer specific research and development contracts

Other

Used

US$000

(430)

–

(110)

(540)

–

Released

US$000

(119)

–

At 31 December

2012

US$000

812

307

169

(119)

1,288

–

603

788

–

112

900

906

(540)

(119)

1,891

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

15,348

2,100

4,222

21,670

US$000

12,206

721

3,625

16,552

Terms and conditions of the above other current liabilities:




obligations for personnel and social expenses have an average term of three months (2011: three months); and
other payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms.

17. Other non-current financial liabilities
Other non-current financial comprise:

Liabilities relating to the convertible bond 1)

Liabilities relating to hire purchase and finance lease obligations

[1] Please refer to note 18 Convertible Bond

At 31 December 2012

At 31 December 2011

US$000

164,589

12,028

176,617

US$000

–

373

92 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

18. Convertible bond
During Q1-2012, the Company launched a 5 year Convertible Bond Offering raising gross proceeds of US$201 million. The offering closed on
12 April 2012. The bonds, which are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s Euro MTF market, will be convertible into ordinary shares of Dialog
Semiconductor Plc., listed on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. 1,005 Bonds with a principal amount of US$200,000 each were
issued at 100% with a coupon of 1.0% per-annum payable semi-annually in arrears. The initial conversion price is US$29.5717 (€22.367), representing
a premium of 35 per cent above the volume-weighted average price on XETRA of Dialog Semiconductor Plc’s ordinary shares to the time of pricing on
8 March 2012.

The net proceeds of issuing the Bonds, after deducting US$4,369,000 of commission and other costs incurred in connection with the bond issuance
were US$196,631,000. In accordance with IAS 32, US$163,607,000 of gross proceeds was allocated to financial liabilities and US$37,393,000 was
allocated to equity. The debt component of convertible bonds is measured using the market interest rate obtainable on a similar debt instrument but
one that is not convertible. This debt component is measured as liabilities at amortised cost until it is converted into equity or becomes due for
repayment. The component of the net proceeds allocated to equity represents the fair value of the conversion right.

Gross proceeds

Issue costs (allocated pro rata to gross proceeds)

Net proceeds

163,607

(3,555)

160,052

Liability component

Conversion right

US$000

embedded in

Convertible Bond

Total

US$000

201,000

(4,369)

US$000

37,393

(814)

36,579

196,631

The equity component is presented under additional paid-in capital in equity. The financial liability rises over the 5 year lifetime to the principal amount
of the bonds. Transaction costs related to the issue of the instrument were allocated to the debt and equity components of the convertible bonds in
proportion to the capital extended to the Group by the instrument. Of the total transaction costs an amount of US$814,000 was allocated to equity and
an amount of US$3,555,000 was allocated to financial liabilities.

Final Redemption
Unless previously purchased and cancelled, redeemed or converted, the Bonds will be redeemed at their principal amount on the final maturity date.

Redemption at the option of Dialog
The Bonds may only be redeemed at the option of Dialog prior to the final maturity date in the following cases:

Optional Redemption
The Company will have the option to call all outstanding Bonds from approximately 3 years after the Closing Date until maturity, in the event that the
value of the Shares underlying a Bond exceeds 130% of the principal amount over a certain period. Dialog will also have the option to redeem all
outstanding bonds if redemptions have been effected in respect of 85% or more of the bonds originally issued. In these cases the bonds will be
redeemed at their principal amount, together with accrued interest to such date.

Redemption for Taxation Reasons
In the event that Dialog will become obliged to pay additional amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws or regulations of the
United Kingdom or any political subdivision or any authority thereof or therein having power to tax, and such obligation cannot be avoided by Dialog by
taking reasonable measures, Dialog will have the option to call all outstanding bonds. In this case the bonds will be redeemed at their principal amount,
together with accrued interest to such date.

Redemption at the Option of Bondholders upon a Change of Control
Following the occurrence of a Change of Control, the holder of each Bond will have the right to require Dialog to redeem the Bond at its principal
amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest to such date.

Earnings per share
In 2012 the potential ordinary shares of the convertible bond were antidilutive as their conversion to ordinary shares would increase earnings per share. .

19. Shareholders’ equity and other reserves
Capital increase
On 7 March 2012, the Company completed an offering of 3,000,000 previously unissued ordinary shares at £0.10 per share to its employee benefit
trust (“Trust”) at a price of €0.80 per share, to make such shares available for the exercise of stock option rights that had previously been granted to
employees.

Ordinary shares
The amount of authorized shares at 31 December 2012 was 104,311,860 (2011: 104,311,860) with a par value of £0.10 per share, of which
68,068,930 (2011: 65,068,930) shares were issued and outstanding.

At 1 January 2011/2012

Issued on 7 March 2012

At 31 December 2012

Amount of shares

65,068,930

3,000,000

68,068,930

US$000

12,380

472

12,852

Dialog’s stock is issued in the form of registered shares. All shares are fully paid.

Additional paid-in capital
The account comprises additional paid-in capital in connection with the issue of shares. With an amount of US$36,579,000 the increase in 2012 mainly
relates to the conversion rights of the convertible bond which was launched in 2012 as described in note 18 and which were treated as equity
instruments in accordance with IAS 32.

Retained earnings
Retained earnings comprise losses and non-distributed earnings of consolidated Group companies.

Other reserves
Currency translation reserve
The currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries and
branches whose functional currency is not the US$. At 31 December 2012 and 2011, the negative currency translation reserve was US$1,964,000
and US$1,879,000 respectively.

Cash flow hedge reserve
The cash flow hedge reserve is used to record the portion of the gain or loss on a hedging instrument that is determined to be a highly effective cash
flow hedge. At 31 December 2012 the positive cash flow hedge reserve was US$1,537,000 compared to a negative cash flow hedge reserve of US$-
6,372,000 at 31 December 2011. Please refer to note 25 for the amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and recognized in profit and
loss statement.

The related tax effects allocated to each component of other reserves for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

Currency translation adjustment

Hedges

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Pre-tax

US$000

(322)

8,871

8,549

Tax effect

US$000

237

(962)

(725)

2012

Net

US$000

(85)

7,909

7,824

Pre-tax

US$000

(92)

(6,825)

(6,917)

Tax effect

US$000

(70)

384

314

2011

Net

US$000

(162)

(6,441)

(6,603)

94 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

19. Shareholders’ equity and other reserves continued
Employee stock purchase plan shares
The employee stock purchase plan shares contain the acquisition cost of the shares held by the employee benefit trust (the “Trust”). Please refer to note
21. At 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011, the Trust held 2,679,768 and 1,267,332 shares respectively. These shares are legally issued and
outstanding for accounting purposes and accordingly have been reported in the caption “employee stock purchase plan shares” as a reduction of
shareholders’ equity.

20. Pension scheme
The Group operates defined contribution pension schemes. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the Group to the
funds and amounted to US$4,213,000 (2011: US$3,686,000). At 31 December 2012, contributions amounting to US$674,000 (2011: US$353,000)
were payable to the funds and are included in other current liabilities. Pension costs also include payments to the state funded pension plan in Germany
in the amount of US$2,242,000 (2011: US$1,999,000).

21. Share-based payments
A) Stock option plans
On 7 August 1998, the Group adopted a stock option plan (the “Plan”) under which employees, the executive management and the Executive Directors
may be granted from time to time, at the discretion of the Board, stock options to acquire up to 3,840,990 shares of the Group’s authorised but
unissued ordinary shares. On 16 May 2002 the Shareholders of the Group approved a resolution increasing the maximum amount of unexercised stock
options which may be granted by the Group at any time, to 15% of Dialog’s issued share capital, from time to time on a diluted basis. At 31 December
2012, 12,012,164 shares could be issued.

Unless otherwise determined by the Board, stock options granted to employees are granted with an exercise price not less than the quoted price at the
date of grant, and vest during the service period of the employee without any further vesting conditions. Stock options granted before 31 October 2006
have terms of ten years and vest over periods of one or five years from the grant date. On 19 June 2006 the Board amended the stock option plan
under which stock options now have a seven-year life and vest monthly over a period of one to 48 months. The new stock options may not be exercised
until they have been held for one calendar year from the grant date. The new rules were implemented on grants made on or after 31 October 2006.
The stock option plan was extended by the Board in 2008 to expire 6 August 2018.

At the 2006 Annual General Meeting, Shareholders approved a stock option plan for Non-Executive Directors. Each Non-Executive Director was entitled
to an initial grant of 50,000 options vesting over four years and each year thereafter, a further 20,000 options vesting over 12 months were granted.
Options were exercisable at the market price prevailing at the date of grant. At the 2010 Annual General Meeting the Shareholders voted against the
continuance of this share option plan. Consequently, no share options were granted to the Non-Executive Directors in 2010. All outstanding options
were exercised in 2012 and none remain.

At the 2011 Annual General Meeting, Shareholders approved a change of the fee structure for Non-Executive Directors. 2/3 of the total fees are
delivered in cash and 1/3 of the Non-Executive Directors’ annual total fees are delivered in Company equity. The number of shares is calculated using the
average 30 day share price preceding the date of the Annual General Meeting. Shares are delivered in the form of conditional shares or options (an
exercise price has been attached at Euro 15 cents). Each individual shall be entitled to sell their shares, or exercise their options, if any, no earlier than the
day preceding the third AGM following the grant (unless specific circumstances such as a change of control apply).

The fair value of all grants in the two-year period ended 31 December 2012 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expectations
of early exercise are considered in the determination of the expected life of the options. The Group does not have adequate historical development of
the share price, particularly as a result of material unusual effects in the stock market in recent years. Furthermore, implicit volatility cannot be
determined since none of the Group’s options are actively traded. The Group has therefore based its calculation of expected volatility on an average of
the volatility of the Dialog Semiconductor Plc shares.

21. Share-based payments continued
The following assumptions were used for stock option grants for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011:

Expected dividend yield

Expected volatility

Risk free interest rate

Expected life (in years)

Weighted average share price during the year (in €)

Weighted average share price for Option grants (in €)

Weighted average exercise price (in €)

Weighted-average fair value (in €)

2012

38%

0.2%

2011

39% - 46%

4.0%

2.0 - 6.0

15.87

15.68

15.48

4.34

14.36

13.71

13.55

4.80

B) Executives’ Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
The Group also operates the Dialog Semiconductor Plc Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) which was approved by shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting in April 2008. Under the LTIP, key executives are eligible to share in a percentage of the value created for shareholders in excess of an annual
return hurdle measured over a four-year performance period (this was originally a three-year period, extended by one year at the Annual General
Meeting in April 2009). This value is delivered to a participant in the form of a series of nil-cost options which can be exercised within five years of the
date of grant. The first award under the LTIP was made on 8 May 2008.

In 2010 a new award under LTIP was made to selected new and existing members of the executive management. These awards are shown under
“Second award” in the table below. In 2012, no further awards under the LTIP plan were made or can be made.

The fair value of the LTIP, where the number of nil-cost options granted to an individual is contingent upon the returns to Shareholders, was calculated
using a Monte Carlo simulation model. As a portion of each award is capable of vesting at three separate measurement dates each tranche has been
valued separately in accordance with IFRS2.

The following assumptions were used for the fair value calculations:

Inputs

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

LTIP extension

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Share price at grant date

Exercise price

Expected life (years)

Expected volatility

€1.40

£0.10

0.64

40%

€1.40

£0.10

1.64

40%

€1.40

£0.10

2.64

40%

€4.08

£0.10

2.35

42%

€10.51

£0.10

0.54

42%

€10.51

£0.10

1.54

42%

Risk-free-interest-rate

4.8202%

1.4900%

0.4820%

0.7040%

First award

Second award

Expected volatility has been determined on the same basis as the input into the fair value calculation for share options granted during the year.

Measurement date 31 January 2010
The measurement share price at 31 January 2010 (average share price over the prior 30 days) was €9,8942. As this price was above the return hurdle for
January 2010 of €1.82 (prior year return hurdle of €1.62+12.5%), 3,055,064 nil cost option grants were approved by the Board on 4 February 2010,
with 25% exercisable from 22 February 2010 and the remaining 75% exercisable for 5 years from 21 February 2011.

Measurement date 31 January 2011 (Last Measurement Date)
The measurement share price at 31 January 2011 (average share price over the prior 30 days) was €17.6632. As this price was above the return hurdle
for January 2011 of €11.1310 (prior year return hurdle of €9.8942+12.5%), 1,575,327 nil cost option grants were approved by the Board on 18
February 2011, all exercisable for 5 years from 18 February 2011.

C) Executives Incentive Plan (EIP)
The Group also operates the Dialog Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) which was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in May 2010.
Under this plan, key executives and other key value drivers of the business are eligible to share in a percentage of the value created for Shareholders.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee may not grant awards under the EIP more than five years after its approval.

96 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

21. Share-based payments continued
Under the EIP, up to 0.75% of the issued share capital at the date of grant will be made available for the Remuneration and Nomination Committee to
grant to participants in the EIP on an annual basis. It is envisaged that these shares will be granted to approximately 10 – 15 key executives. A portion
of the total number of shares which can be awarded each year would be reserved for grants to new recruits. However, there is no requirement for the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee to allocate all available shares on an annual basis.

Continuity of Employment Condition
25% of the EIP Award will be banked in equal annual installments (1/3 of 25% each year) based on the achievement of a share price hurdle measured
at the end of each year (Continuity Award). The hurdle is such that the Company’s share price at each measurement point (being the anniversary of the
date of grant – the first grant was on 16 February 2012) must be greater than the higher of the share price on the date of grant or previous
measurement points. Where the share price hurdle has not been achieved at the end of the year, that proportion of the Continuity Award will lapse.

At the end of the three year holding period, the Continuity Award will vest and become exercisable subject to continuity of employment. Individuals
have three years with which to exercise vested options.

Corporate Performance Conditions
75% of any EIP Award will vest subject to the achievement of challenging performance conditions (Performance Award). The primary performance
measure relates to EBIT and Revenue Growth targets. The vesting of 50% of the Performance Award relates to EBIT growth with the other 50% relates
to revenue growth targets. The number of shares which vest under the primary performance measure would then be subject to a secondary
performance measure (as set out below). The Company believes that these two measures are directly relevant to the Company’s strategy at its current
stage of development and that the executives should be rewarded on this basis and that focusing on these metrics are critical to driving shareholder
value over the medium to long term. Targets are set on an annual basis, rather than over the long-term, to ensure that they remain challenging and
relevant. These targets take into consideration budget and market expectations for EBIT and revenue growth for the relevant financial year on the
following basis:

Threshold (e.g. an acceptable level of performance growth which must be attained for an award to begin to vest)

Target (e.g. the level of performance for achieving budgeted growth and which ensures that the business is online for achieving its long-term objectives)

Exceptional (e.g. the level of performance which is acknowledged by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee as exceptional)

At the end of the three year performance period, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee will determine the level of vesting based on the actual
level of growth achieved over the three year period relative to the compounding of the three yearly targets.

Provided that the threshold level of growth has been achieved for both targets, at the end of the performance period, the level of vesting for both
metrics will be as follows:

Level of Corporate Performance

Threshold1)

Target1)

Exceptional1)

[1] Straight-line between points

% of EIP Award vesting

20%

40%

100%

Where the threshold level of growth has not been achieved for either the EBIT or revenue target the Performance Award will lapse.

Under the secondary performance measure the number of shares vesting at the end of the performance period as determined under the primary
performance measure can be adjusted using a downward multiplier of up to 20% against a customer diversification target.

For example, in measuring customer diversity this could be calibrated as the increase in the regional revenues in key strategic market as a percentage of
total revenues.

The level of vesting of the Performance Award at the end of the three year period will therefore be based on:

Growth in Revenues (50%) + Growth in EBIT (50%) X - 20% Adjustment Factor

The balance of any Performance Award which does not vest in accordance with the above performance conditions will lapse.

21. Share-based payments continued
The following assumptions were used for the fair value calculations:

Share price at grant date

Exercise price

Expected volatility

Risk free interest rate

Assumed level of vesting regarding the performance conditions

Option lifetime

Grant in 2012

€16,43

€0.12

38%

0.2%

50%

6 Years

D) Development of plans
Stock option plan activity (including stock options granted under the LTIP and the EIP) for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

Outstanding at beginning of year

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Outstanding at end of year

Options exercisable at year end

2012

2011

Weighted average

exercise price

Weighted average

exercise price

Options

€

Options

6,160,579

1,557,339

(1,584,866)

(254,227)

5,878,825

2,976,684

5.48

11.22

1.93

9.07

7.83

4.46

6,098,193

2,975,730

(2,727,709)

(185,635)

6,160,579

3,532,169

€

2.88

6.45

0.60

7.35

5.48

1.90

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of options was €16.30 and €14.04 in the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Liabilities from share option exercises to employees were nil at 31 December 2012 (2011: US$135,000).

The following table summarises information on stock options outstanding (including stock options granted under the LTIP and the EIP) at 31 December
2012:

Range of Exercise Prices

€0.11 - 2.99

€3.00 - 8.00

€8.00 - 15.50

€0.11 - 15.50

Options outstanding

Weighted average

Options exercisable

Number

remaining

Weighted average

outstanding at 31
December 2012

contractual life
(in years)

exercise price
€

Number exercisable
at 31 December 2012

exercise price
€

2,331,018

513,433

3,034,374

5,878,825

3.2

3.7

5.7

4.5

0.56

6.63

13.62

1,820,661

361,450

794,573

7.83

2,976,684

0.64

6.52

12.27

4.46

E) Employee benefit trust
The Group established an employee benefit trust (the “Trust”). The Trust purchases shares in the Group for the benefit of employees under the Group’s
share option scheme. At 31 December 2012 the Trust held 2,679,768 shares (2011: 1,267,322).

98 Dialog Semiconductor Plc | Annual report and accounts 2012 | Section 4 | Consolidated financial statements and notes

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

22. Additional disclosures on financial instruments
Amount categorised in accordance with IAS 39:

Amounts recognised in the statement of financial position according to IAS 39