UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 13, 2012
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
The Netherlands
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
60 High Tech Campus, 5656 AG, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
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and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission
Dr. Jean A.W. Schreurs
60 High Tech Campus
5656 AG Eindhoven – The Netherlands
This report contains the press release dated September 13, 2012 entitled “NXP Semiconductors Narrows Guidance Range for Third Quarter 2012”.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized at Eindhoven, on the 13th day of September, 2012.
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Exhibit 1
NXP Semiconductors Narrows Guidance Range for Third Quarter 2012
New York, September 13, 2012 - NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) announced today it narrowed its guidance range for the third quarter of 2012. NXP currently anticipates that product revenue growth will be in a range of 8-to-10 percent sequentially. Additionally, total NXP revenue growth is expected to be in a range of approximately 6-to-8 percent. The company further anticipates that non-GAAP EPS will be in a range $0.53-to-$0.59. No other changes to the previously provided guidance of July 24, 2012 are contemplated in this update.
NXP management will discuss this update at its previously announced Analyst Day, in New York City today, which will be simultaneously webcast at the NXP Investor Relations website at www.nxp.com/investor, with a replay available for 90 days following the event.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of $4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This document includes forward-looking statements which include statements regarding NXP’s business strategy, financial condition, results of operations, and market data, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. These factors, risks and uncertainties include the following: market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; the ability to successfully introduce new technologies and products; the end-market demand for the goods into which NPX’s products are incorporated; the ability to generate sufficient cash, raise sufficient capital or refinance corporate debt at or before maturity; the ability to meet the combination of corporate debt service, research and development and capital investment requirements; the ability to accurately estimate demand and match manufacturing production capacity accordingly or obtain supplies from third-party producers; the access to production capacity from third-party outsourcing partners; any events that might affect third-party business partners or NXP’s relationship with them; the ability to secure adequate and timely supply of equipment and materials from suppliers; the ability to avoid operational problems and product defects and, if such issues were to arise, to correct them quickly; the ability to form strategic partnerships and joint ventures and to successfully cooperate with alliance partners; the ability to win competitive bid selection processes to develop products for use in customers’ equipment and products; the ability to successfully establish a brand identity; the ability to successfully hire and retain key management and senior product architects; and, the ability to maintain good relationships with our suppliers. In addition, this document contains information concerning the semiconductor industry and NXP’s business segments generally, which is forward-looking in nature and is based on a variety of assumptions regarding the ways in which the semiconductor industry, NXP’s market segments and product areas may develop. NXP has based these assumptions on information currently available, if any one or more of these assumptions turn out to be incorrect, actual market results may differ from those predicted. While NXP does not know what impact any such differences may have on its business, if there are such differences, its future results of operations and its financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made. Except for any ongoing obligation to disclose material information as required by the United States federal securities laws, NXP does not have any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this document, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise. For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors listed in our SEC filings. Copies of our SEC filings are available on our Investor Relations website, www.nxp.com/investor or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.
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For further information, please contact:
Investors:
Jeff Palmer
jeff.palmer@nxp.com
+1 408 518 5411
Media:
Lieke de Jong-Tops
lieke.de.jong-tops@nxp.com
+31(0)40 272 5202
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