UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549





FORM 20-F/A


Amendment No.1







ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012
Commission File number:0-24790


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TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter and translation of registrant’s name into English)


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Israel


(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


Ramat Gavriel Industrial Park


P.O.  Box 619, Migdal Haemek 23105, Israel





(Address of principal executive offices)





Nati Somekh, +972-4-6506109, natiso@towersemi.com;


Ramat Gavriel Industrial Park  P.O. Box 619, Migdal Haemek 23105, Israel


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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which RegisteredOrdinary Shares, par value New Israeli

Shekels 15.00 per share
NASDAQ Global Select MarketSecurities registered or to be registered pursuant toSection 12(g) of the Act:  NoneSecurities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:None




Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 22,311,513 Ordinary Shares.




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EXPLANATORY NOTE


This Amendment No. 1 to Form 20-F amends our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2013, to include a revised report of Brightman Almagor Zohar &Co., the Company’s public registered independent accounting firm, which contains a reference to the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss included in this Annual Report.  No other change has been made to the consolidated financial statements. We have included additional disclosure at the end of Item 5 B.
 
 Since the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission require that any Item of Form 20-F which is being amended must be filed in its entirety, this Amendment also includes Items 5, 8, 18 and 19 of our 20-F in their entirety. Except as described above, no change has been made to such Items or to any other portion of the Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed on April 30, 2013. The filing of this Amendment does not, and does not purport to, otherwise amend, update or restate the information in the Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed on April 30, 2013 or reflect any events that have occurred after such date.


ITEM5.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS




A.
OPERATING RESULTS




Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations




The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 and related notes and the information contained elsewhere in this annual report. Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”).




Critical Accounting Policies




Revenue Recognition.




Our net revenues are generated principally from sales of semiconductor wafers. We also derive revenues from engineering and design support and other technical and support services. The majority of our revenue is achieved through the efforts of our direct sales force.




In accordance with ASC Topic 605 “Revenue Recognition”, we recognize revenues from sale of products when the following fundamental criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. These criteria are usually met at the time of product shipment. Revenues are recognized when the acceptance criteria are satisfied, based on performing electronic, functional and quality tests on the products prior to shipment. Such company testing reliably demonstrates that the products meet all of the specified acceptance criteria.









Revenues for engineering, design and other support services are recognized ratably over the contract term or as services are performed.




Advances received from customers towards future engineering services, and/or product purchases are deferred until services are rendered or products are shipped to the customer.




Revenue relating to a turn-key agreement with an Asian entity are recognized based on ASC 605-35 (formerly SOP 81-1 “Accounting for Performance of Construction Type and Certain Production Type Contracts”) using the percentage of completion method. Measurement of the percentage toward completion is determined, based on the ratio of actual labor hours completed to total labor hours estimated to be completed over the duration of the contract. Such measurement involves management's estimates and judgment and is based on a detailed project plan, our substantial experience in building a fab,  transferring and implementing new technologies and engaging sub-contractors' experts.




Our revenue recognition policy is significant because our revenues are a key component of our results of operations. We follow very specific and detailed guidelines in measuring revenue; however, an accrual for estimated sales returns and allowances relating to specific yield or quality commitments, which is computed primarily on the basis of historical experience and specific identification, is recorded. Any changes in assumptions for determining the accrual for returns and other factors affecting revenue recognition may affect mainly the timing of our revenue recognition, which may affect  our financial position and results of operations.




Depreciation and Amortization.




We are heavily capital oriented and the amount of depreciation is a significant amount of our yearly expenses. Changes to the useful lives assumption and hence the depreciation may have a material impact on our results of operations. Depreciation and amortization expenses in 2012 amounted to $174 million. Currently, we estimate that the expected economic life of our assets is as follows: (i) buildings (including facility infrastructure) –10 to 25 years; (ii) machinery and equipment, software and hardware – 3 to 7 years; and (iii) technology and other intangible assets –1 to 19 years. Costs in relation to Fab 2 technologies were amortized over the expected estimated economic life of the technologies commonly used in the industry commencing on the date on which each technology was ready for its intended use. The amounts attributed to intangible assets as part of the purchase price allocations for the acquisitions of Jazz and TJP are amortized over the expected estimated economic lives of the intangible assets commonly used in the industry. Changes in our estimates regarding the expected economic life of our assets might affect our depreciation and amortization expenses.




Impairment of Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets.




Management reviews long-lived tangible assets and intangible assets on a periodic basis, as well as when such a review is required based upon relevant circumstances to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. For those assets that have definite useful lives, recoverability tests are performed based on undiscounted expected cash flows. When the asset is not recoverable, an impairment loss should be computed based on the difference between the carrying amount of the assets (or asset group) and the fair value. The fair value in most instances will be determined using present value techniques applied to expected cash flows. Changes in the assumptions used in forecasting future cash flows and the fair value of the assets may have a significant effect on determining whether an impairment charge is required and hence may affect our results of operations.




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Impairment of Goodwill.





Goodwill is subject to an impairment test on an annual basis or upon the occurrence of certain events or circumstances. Goodwill impairment is assessed based on a comparison of the fair value of the unit to which the goodwill is ascribed and the underlying carrying value of its net assets, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the unit exceeds its fair value, the implied fair value of the goodwill is compared with its carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Changes in the assumptions used in calculation of the fair value of the unit may have a significant effect on determining whether an impairment charge is required and hence may affect our results of operations.




Convertible Debentures.




In accordance with ASC 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options", the proceeds from the sale of debt securities with a conversion feature and  other options are allocated to each of the securities issued based on their  relative fair value.




We are required, according to ASC Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging"; to determine whether the conversion option embedded in the convertible debt should be bifurcated and accounted for separately. Such determination is based on whether on a standalone basis such conversion option would be classified as equity. If the option can be classified as equity, no bifurcation is required. The analysis required under ASC Topic 815 involves the consideration of many factors and assumptions. Any changes in those factors or assumptions may have a significant effect on determining whether embedded derivatives are required to be bifurcated and hence may affect our results of operations.




Income Taxes.




We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”. This Topic prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes are computed based on the tax rates anticipated (under applicable law as of the balance sheet date) to be in effect when the deferred taxes are expected to be paid or realized.




We evaluate how realizable our deferred tax assets are for each jurisdiction in which we operate at each reporting date, and establish valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income of the same character and in the same jurisdiction. We consider all available positive and negative evidence in making this assessment, including, but not limited to, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income. In circumstances where there is sufficient negative evidence indicating that our deferred tax assets are not more-likely-than-not realizable, we establish a valuation allowance.




We use a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by assessing whether they are more-likely-than-not sustainable, based solely on their technical merits, upon examination and including resolution of any related appeals or litigation process. The second step is to measure the associated tax benefit of each position as the largest amount that we believe is more-likely-than-not realizable. Differences between the amount of tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in our income tax returns and the amount of tax benefits recognized in our financial statements represent our unrecognized income tax benefits, which are recorded as a liability. Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.




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Initial Adoption of New Standards




In the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted amended standards that increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. These amended standards eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and require that all changes in stockholders’ equity - except investments by, and distributions to, owners - be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The adoption of these amended standards did impact the presentation of other comprehensive income, as we elected to present two separate but consecutive statements, but did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.




In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances fair value disclosure requirements. Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the disclosure provisions included in ASU 2011-04. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 had no impact on our financial position or results of operations.




Results of Operations




You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes thereto included in this annual report. The following table sets forth certain statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenues for the years indicated.




Year Ended December 31,2012


2011


2010Statement of Operations Data:Revenues


100
%


100
%


100
%Cost of revenues


87.7



86.1



79.0Gross profit


12.3



13.9



21.0Research and development expenses, net


4.9



4.1



4.7Marketing, general and administrative expenses


7.0



7.9



7.8Acquisition related costs


0.9



0.2



--Operating profit (loss)

(0.4
)


1.7



8.5Interest expenses, net


(5.0
)


(4.5
)


(5.2
)Other financing expense, net


(4.3
)


(2.0
)


(9.1
)Gain on acquisition


--



3.2



--Other income(expense), net


(0.2
)


2.2



--Income tax expense


(1.1
)


(3.5
)


(2.5
)Loss


(11.0
)%


(3.0
)%


(8.3
)%





Our consolidated financial statements include TJP results from June 3, 2011, as detailed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.




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Year Ended December 31, 2012 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011




Revenues. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 amounted to $638.8 million compared to $611.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in revenues was mainly due to higher average selling prices of approximately 10%, offset by (i) 3% lower volume of wafers manufactured by us and shipped to our customers; and by (ii) a reduction of $28 million in revenues relating to the agreement with the Asian entity, as detailed in Notes 2K and 16D(2) to the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.




Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 amounted to $560.0 million, as compared to $526.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The $34 million increase in cost of revenues was mainly due to the inclusion of TJP’s cost of revenue for the full year ended December 31, 2012 compared to only seven months in the corresponding period in 2011. Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 included a one-time reduction of depreciation expenses resulting from the grants approval by the Investment Centre (see Note 7B to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012).




Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $78.8 million, as compared to $84.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $6 million, resulting from the above described $34 million increase in cost of revenues offset by the above described $28 million revenue increase. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased following weakening customer demand in the semiconductor industry which was offset by the inclusion of TJP gross profit for the full year ended December 31, 2012 compared to only seven months in the corresponding period in 2011.




Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 amounted to $31.1 million, as compared to $24.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to including TJP’s research and development expenses for the full year ended December 31, 2012 compared to only seven months in the corresponding period in 2011.




Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses. Marketing, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 amounted to $44.4 million as compared to $48.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease, despite the inclusion of TJP’s marketing, general and administrative expenses for the full year ended December 31, 2012 compared to only seven months in the corresponding period in 2011 is due to cost savings actions in 2012 and due to reduced stock based compensation expenses recorded in 2012. The compensation attributed to options granted in 2009 was amortized through the vesting period of three years with higher effect in 2011 than in 2012.




Acquisition Related and Reorganization Costs.In 2012, the Company executed a plan of reorganization to increase the efficiency of its Japanese facility, including a reduction in the number of employees, resulting in $5.8 million of reorganization costs in the year ended December 31 2012. Acquisition related costs in the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $1.5 million.




Operating Profit (Loss). Operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $2.5 million, as compared to $10.2 million operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2011, resulting from the above described decrease of $6.0 in gross profit and the higher operating expenses, as described above.




Interest Expenses, Net. Interest expenses, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $31.8 million compared to interest expenses, net of $27.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was mainly due to the debentures Series F issued in 2012.




Other Financing Expenses, Net. Other financing expenses, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $27.6 million compared to other financing expenses, net of $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase in financing expenses, net is described in details in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012.




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Gain from Acquisition. In 2011,gain from the acquisition of TJP was $19.5 million gross, as detailed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements attached to this annual report.





The loss for the year ended December 31, 2011 included approximately $10 million net positive effect from TJP acquisition, comprised of (i) approximately $19.5 million gross gain from the acquisition, as the fair market value of the assets, net acquired exceeded the purchase price; and (ii) approximately $9.5 million of related tax provisions and other expenses directly associated with this acquisition.





Other Income, Net.Other income, net for the year ended December 31, 2011 included approximately $14 million gross gain from the sale of the 10% holdings in HHNEC.




Income Tax Expenses. Income tax expenses resulting from the subsidiaries’ income before taxes, amounted to $7.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $21.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 results from our subsidiaries’ operating income and the approximately $13 million income tax expenses relating to the gain from the acquisition of TJP and to the gain from the sale of the holdings in HHNEC.




Loss.Loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $70.3 million as compared to $18.5million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increased loss was mainly due to the $19.5 million gross gain from the acquisition of TJP in year ended December 31, 2011 and $14.1 million gross gain from the sale of our 10% holdings in HHNECin year ended December 31, 2011, as well as an increase in 2012 of $15.1 million inthe financing expense, net detailed in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements attached to this annual report andlower operating profit in 2012 of $12.7 million, all of which were partially offset by $14.0 million lower tax expenses.




Year Ended December 31, 2011 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010




Revenue. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $611.0 million compared to $509.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Such increase in revenues was primarily a result of higher wafers shipped of 32% (mainly resulting from the inclusion during 2011 of shipments from TJP, partially offset by lower shipments due to the weakening customer demand in the semiconductor industry), while the average selling price decreased by 4%.




Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010 included $27 million higher revenues, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2011, relating to the agreement with the Asian entity, as detailed in Notes 2K and 16D(2) to the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in this report. The project with the Asian entity is expected to be finalized in the coming year and we expect 2012 revenues from this project to be approximately $25 million lower than in 2011.




Cost of Total Revenues. Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $526.2 million, as compared to $402.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The increase in cost of revenues is mainly due to including 2011 TJP’s cost of revenue. Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 included one-time depreciation expenses reduction resulting from the grants approval by the Investment Centre, see Note 7B to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in this report, as well as a reduction of $17 million from the Asian project referred to above.




Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $84.8 million, as compared to $107.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $22.4 million, resulting from the above described $124.1 million increase in cost of revenues offset by the above described $101.7 million revenue increase. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 decreased following the weakening customer demand in the semiconductor industry which was offset by the inclusion of 2011 TJP’s gross profit.




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Research and Development. Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $24.9 million, substantially  the same as the $23.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.




Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses. Marketing, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $48.2 million as compared to $40.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The increase is mainly due to including 2011 TJP’s Marketing, general and administrative expenses. As a percentage of revenues, marketing, general and administrative expenses remained at approximately 8% of revenues.




Operating Profit. Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $10.2 million, as compared to $43.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $33.1 million, resulting mainly from the above described decrease of $22.4 in gross profit, the above described $1.0 million research & development expenses increase and the above described $8.2 million  marketing, general and administrative expenses increase.




Financing Expenses, Net. Financing expenses, net for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $40.3 million compared to financing expenses, net of $72.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in financing expenses, net is described in details in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 included in this report.




Gain from acquisition.Gain from acquisition of TJP was $19.5 million gross, as detailed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2011 included in this report. Loss for the year ended December 31, 2011 included approximately $10 million net positive effect from Nishiwaki Fab acquisition, comprised of (i) approximately $19.5 million gross gain from the acquisition, as the fair market value of the assets, net acquired exceeded the purchase price and (ii) approximately $9.5 million of related tax provisions and other expenses directly associated with this acquisition.




Other income, Net.Other income, net for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes approximately $15 million gross gain from the sale of our 10% holdings in HHNEC.




Income Tax expense.Income tax expense resulting from the subsidiaries’ income before taxes, amounted to $21.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Income tax expense in the year ended December 31, 2011 resulted from our subsidiaries’ operating income and approximately $8 million income tax expenses relating to the gain from the acquisition of TJP.




Loss.Loss for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $18.5 million as compared to $42.4 millionfor the year ended December 31, 2010. Such $23.9 million improvement is due to the $32.6 million lower financing expenses, $19.5 million gross gain from the acquisition of TJP and $13.4 million other income which were partially offset by the lower operating profit of $33.1 million and $8.5 million higher tax expenses.




Impact of Inflation and Currency Fluctuations




The US Dollar costs of our operations in Israel are influenced by changes in the rate of inflation in Israel and the extent to which such changes are not offset by the change in valuation of the NIS in relation to the US Dollar. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the exchange rate of the US Dollar in relation to the NIS decreased by 2.3% and the Israeli Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) increased by 1.6% (during the year ended December 31, 2011, there was an increase of 7.7% in the exchange rate of the US Dollar in relation to the NIS and an increase of 2.2% in the CPI).




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We believe that the rate of inflation in Israel has not had a material effect on our business to date. However, our US Dollar costs will increase if inflation in Israel exceeds the devaluation of the NIS against the US Dollar.




The US Dollar costs of our operations in Japan are influenced by the changes in valuation of the Japanese Yen (JPY) in relation to the US Dollar. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the exchange rate of the US Dollar in relation to the JPY increased by 11.2% (during 2011, from the acquisition of TJP   until December 31, 2011, the exchange rate of the US Dollar in relation to the JPY decreased by 4.2%).




Nearly the entire cash generated from our operations and from our financing and investing activities is denominated in US Dollar, JPY and NIS. Our expenses and costs are denominated in NIS, US Dollar, JPY and Euros. We are, therefore, exposed to the risk of currency exchange rate fluctuations.




Tower and Jazz's bank loans mainly provide for interest based on a floating LIBOR rate and TJP's bank loans interest is based on the higher of TIBOR rate or LIBOR rate, therefore  we are exposed to interest rate fluctuations. From time to time, we engage in various hedging strategies to reduce our exposure to some, but not all, of these risks. However, despite any such hedging activity, we are likely to remain exposed to interest rate fluctuations, which may increase the cost of our business activities, particularly our financing expenses.




Part of Tower's debentures are denominated in NIS and linked to the Israeli CPI and therefore we are exposed to fluctuation of the NIS/US Dollar exchange rate. The US Dollar amount of our financing costs (interest and currency adjustments) related to these debentures will increase if the rate of inflation in Israel is not offset by the devaluation of the NIS in relation to the US Dollar.  In addition, the US Dollar amount of any repayment on account of the principal of these debentures will also increase.




The quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are in Item 11 of this annual report.




B.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES




As of December 31, 2012, we had an aggregate amount of $133.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and interest bearing deposits, including $10 million of designated deposits as compared to $101.1 million of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2011.




The main cash activities during the year ended December 31, 2012 consisted of the following: we generated an amount of $95.3 million from operating activities, excluding $20.1 million of TJP re-organization payments, we raised $104.7 million, net from convertible notes issuances (for further details see also Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements attached to this annual report) and received $14.4 million loan from GE Japan Corporation under our credit line agreement. These liquidity resources mainly financed the capital investments we made during the year ended December 31, 2012, which aggregated to approximately $105.7 million, net and the repayment of debt principle payments in the amount of $55.9 million.




Following the recent economic slowdown worldwide and specifically in the semiconductor industry, the Company has experienced weakening customer demand and reduced rate of growth.




Market analysts are currently cautiousas to the forecasted industry demand and conditions. The effects of a downturn in the semiconductor industry and/or in the global economy include global decreased demand, downward price pressure, excess inventory and unutilized capacity worldwide, which negatively impact consumer and customer demand for the Company’s products and the end products of the Company’s customers.  A downturn in the semiconductor industry and/or in the global economy may adversely affect the Company’s commercial relationships with its customers, suppliers, and creditors, including its lenders, its ability to cover its manufacturing facilities’ fixed costs, its plans to continue its capacity growth, and the Company’s future financial results and position, including its ability to raise funds in the capital markets and to fulfill its debt obligations and other liabilities, comprised mainly of banks’ loans and debentures.




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The Company is exploring various ways to fund its capacity and growth plans, the ramp-up of its business, technology capabilities and to fulfill its debt obligations and other liabilities. However, there is no assurance as to the extent of such funding or when, if at all, such funding will be available to the Company. Such funding may include, among others, debt restructuring and/or refinancing, possible financing transactions, sale of assets, intellectual property licensing, possible sale and lease-back of real estate assets and improving cash flow from operations thorough operating efficiencies.




For implications on our operations if we do not generate increased levels of cash from operations and/or do not raise additional funding and if we will not be in compliance with the repayment schedule under the amended facility agreement and are unsuccessful in negotiating a revised repayment schedule, see “Risk Factors - Risks Affecting Our Business”.




Tower's Credit Facility




As of December 31, 2012, Tower's outstanding debt under its credit facility with Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim (the: “Israeli Banks”) was approximately $131 million.




Agreements and Amendments under the Credit Facility of Tower




For detailed information see Notes 12B and 16 to the 2012 annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.




In March 2013, Tower entered into a letter agreement with the Israeli Banks pursuant to which it was agreed, among other things, that: (i) The outstanding loan of $131 million will carry annual interest of LIBOR + 3.5% per annum and will be payable in 10 quarterly installments, starting in March 2014 and ending in June 2016, with such repayment being made in the following amounts: two installments of $5 million in March and June 2014, two installments of $10 million in September and December 2014, two installments of $15 million in March and June 2015, three installments of $20 million in September 2015, December 2015 and March 2016, and a final installment of $11 million due  June 2016; (ii) the financial covenants were revised, and Tower and the Israeli Banks agreed to further revise the financial covenants by July 31, 2013; (iii) Tower would be allowed to raise funds by issuing subordinated debt instruments; (iv) in certain circumstances stipulated in said agreements, following receipt by Tower of significant amounts of proceeds from certain sources, Tower agreed to early repayment of a certain amount of the outstanding loans; and (v) warrants granted to the Israeli Banks were set to expire in December 2016.




We have registered liens in favor of the State of Israel and the banks on substantially all of our present and future assets.




According to the Facility Agreement, satisfying the financial ratios and covenants is a material provision. The amended Facility Agreement provides that if, as a result of any default, the Israeli Banks were to accelerate Tower's obligations, Tower would be obligated, among other matters, to immediately repay all loans made by the Israeli Banks (which as of December 31, 2012 amounted to approximately $131 million) plus penalties, and the Israeli Banks would be entitled to exercise the remedies available to them under the amended Facility Agreement, including enforcement of their liens against all of Tower's assets.




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Under the terms of the amended Facility Agreement, (i) there are limitations on changes of ownership which generally require that, TIC hold a minimum of approximately 3.2 million   of our ordinary shares (including shares issuable upon conversion of our equity equivalent capital notes), and  (ii) TIC nominate a majority of our board of directors (subject to exceptions including the exclusion for the purpose of this calculation of the external directors and 1 independent director under Nasdaq Marketplace rules); and (iii) additional conditions and covenants, including restrictions on incurring debt and a prohibition on the distribution of dividends.




Investment Center Grants




In February 2011, we received an official approval certificate (“ktav ishur”) from the Israeli Investment Center, a governmental agency, for our expansion program according to which we received approximately $36 million as of December 31, 2012, for eligible investments made by the Company from January 1, 2006, of which approximately NIS 10 million ($2 million) were received in 2012.




Under our previous approved program approved in December 2000, we received $165 million of grants for capital expenditure investments made through 2005.




Entitlement to the above grants is subject to various conditions stipulated by the criteria set forth in the certificate of approval issued by the Israeli Investment Center, as well as by the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments - 1959 (“Investments Law”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder. In the event Tower fails to comply with such conditions, Tower may be required to repay all or a portion of the grants received plus interest and certain inflation adjustments. In order to secure fulfillment of the conditions related to the receipt of investment grants, floating liens were registered in favor of the State of Israel on substantially all of Tower’s assets.




For information in regards to the grants programs, see Note 7B to the 2012 annual consolidated financial statements included in this report.




Other Recent Financing Transactions




2012 Fund Raisings




In 2012, Tower raised an aggregate net amount of approximately $100 million through the expansion of its long-term outstanding debentures Series F. Further details relating to Series F debentures are included in “Tower Debentures” below.




Standby Equity Purchase Agreement




In August 2009, Tower entered into a definitive agreement with YA Global Master SPV Ltd. (“Yorkville”), according to which Yorkville committed to invest in Tower, upon Tower's request, up to $25 million by way of a stand-by equity-line, in consideration for ordinary shares of Tower to be issued at a 3% discount on the market price of the ordinary shares as determined in accordance with said agreement. This agreement was extended a few times to increase the maximum amount which Yorkville is committed to invest at Tower’s request, to a current aggregate of $95 million and to reduce the discount on market price at which the shares are issued to 2%. During the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, Yorkville invested in Tower an aggregate total of $88 million and no such investments were made in 2012, in which the contract has expired. No warrants or any debt or derivative instruments were issued by Tower under the Yorkville agreement.




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Tower Israeli Shelf





In February 2013, Tower published an Israeli shelf prospectus according to which Tower may, for a period of two years, issue the securities described in the prospectus to the public in Israel by means of shelf offering reports, subject to the terms set out in the prospectus.




Tower Debentures





In 2010 and 2012, Tower raised an aggregate net amount of approximately $220 million of long-term debentures Series F. Series F is due in two equal installments in December 2015 and December 2016, is fully linked to the US dollar, carries an interest rate of 7.8% per annum payable semiannually and is converted into Tower’s ordinary shares until December 2016, with a conversion ratio of NIS 38.21 par value of debentures into one ordinary share. Together with the expansion of Series F in February 2012, Tower also issued warrants Series 7, exercisable from March 2014 until March  2016 into approximately 1.8 million shares of Tower at an exercise price to be determined in February 2014 according to a formula based mainly on the prevailing Company’s share trading price prior to March 2014.




The determination of the conversion ratio occurred in September 2012, triggering the examination of whether a contingent Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") existed as of past issuance dates of these debentures. In accordance with ASC 470-20 (formerly EITF 98-5 and EITF 00-27), and specifically the guidance over "Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios", the Company concluded that a BCF existed. The BCF, in accordance with such guidance, amounted to approximately $110 million which is classified as an increase in shareholders’ equity with a corresponding decrease by the same amount in the carrying values of Series F presented in long term liabilities. The $110 million decrease in Series F's liability amount was considered a debt discount to be amortized over the remaining term of said debentures using the effective interest method, resulting in interest being recognized at increasing amounts as time passes with the largest effect being recognized in 2015 and 2016.




In 2011 and 2012, Tower fully paid the outstanding amount of its convertible debentures series B, C and E and as such, debentures series B, C and E were fully redeemed.




For more information regarding Tower’s debentures see Note 13 to the 2012 annual consolidated financial statements included in this report.




Jazz Loan Facility




In September 2008, Jazz entered into a loan and security agreement, with Wachovia Bank (currently Wells Fargo) for a three-year secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the "Loan Agreement").




In June 2010, Jazz entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement, pursuant to which, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility was extended to September 2014, with available credit under the facility of up to $45 million. Jazz’s borrowing availability varies from time to time based on the levels of Jazz's accounts receivable, eligible equipment and other terms and conditions described in the Loan Agreement.




Loans under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to, at Jazz’s option, either the lender’s prime rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.0% or the LIBOR rate (as defined in the Loan Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% per annum.




The Loan Agreement contains customary covenants and other terms, including covenants based on Jazz’s EBITDA, as well as customary events of default. The facility is secured by the assets of Jazz. If any event of default occurs, Wells Fargo may declare due immediately all borrowings under the facility and foreclose on the collateral. Furthermore, an event of default under the Loan Agreement would result in an increase in the interest rate on any amounts outstanding.




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Borrowing availability under the facility as of December 31, 2012, was approximately $27 million, of which an amount of approximately $19.1 million was drawdown and $1.3 million of the facility was supporting outstanding letters of credits on that date.




Jazz’s debt and obligations, including its obligations pursuant to the Loan Agreement, are not guaranteed by Tower.




Jazz Notes




In July 2010, Jazz and Tower, entered into an exchange agreement  (the “Exchange Agreement”) with certain note holders (the “Participating Holders”) holding approximately $80 million principal amount of Jazz’s Old Notes issued in 2006 which bore interest at a rate of 8% per annum payable semi-annually and were scheduled to mature in December 2011 (“Old Notes”). In October 2011, Jazz completed a voluntary transaction to early redeem the entire remaining outstanding amount of the Old Notes.




Under the Exchange Agreement, the Participating Holders exchanged their Old Notes for newly-issued 8% non-convertible notes of Jazz due June 2015 (the “New Notes”) according to an exchange ratio of 1.175 face amount of New Notes for each 1.000 Old Notes. Interest on the New Notes is payable semiannually. In addition, the Participating Holders received warrants (“Warrants J”)  exercisable until June 2015 to approximately 1.7 million ordinary shares of Tower.




The New Notes constitute unsecured obligations of Jazz, rank on parity in right of payment with all other unsecured indebtedness of Jazz, are effectively subordinated to all secured indebtedness of Jazz to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness and are not guaranteed by Tower.




Jazz’s obligations under the New Notes are guaranteed by Jazz’s wholly owned domestic subsidiaries.




GE Credit Line with TJP




In May 2012, TJP signed a definitive credit line agreement with GE Capital to provide a three-year secured asset-based revolving credit line of up to 4 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $50 million). The borrowing availability under the credit line varies from time to time based on the levels of TJP’s eligible accounts receivable, eligible equipment, real estate and other terms and conditions stipulated in the credit line agreement and is capped at $30 million until June 2013 and $50 million thereafter. Loans to be obtained under this credit line will carry an interest of the higher of TIBOR rate or LIBOR rate plus 2.6% per annum. The TJP credit line agreement contains customary covenants and other terms, as well as customary events of default. The facility is secured by a first priority security interest over the assets of TJP.




As of December 31, 2012, the total availability amounted to $30 million of which an amount of approximately $13 million was outstanding. In connection with the GE credit line agreement, Micron’s security interest over the assets of TJP was changed to a second priority security interest, subordinated to GE Capital’s first priority security interest. Additionally, Tower, TJP, Micron Technology Inc. and Micron Japan Ltd. entered into an intercreditor agreement governing the subordination and priority of claims over TJP’s assets, and the order of priority in the realization of any security interests over TJP’s assets.




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Acquisition of TJP





The fair value of the consideration the Company paid for TJP was $62.6 million, of which $40 million was paid in cash and $22.6 million was paid through the issuance to Micron of approximately 1.3 million ordinary shares of Tower. The costs incurred in connection with the acquisition were $1.5 million and are included in operating expenses.




The purchase price has been allocated on the basis of the estimated fair value of the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed. The estimated fair value of the assets, net amounted to $82 million. As the purchase price was less than the fair value of the net assets, the Company recognized a gross gain on the acquisition of $19.5 million.




Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2011, includes approximately $10.1 million net positive effect from the acquisition, comprised of (i) approximately $19.5 million gross gain from the acquisition, and (ii) approximately $9.4 million of related tax provisions and other expenses directly associated with this acquisition.




The Company believes that the lower than fair asset value paid by the Company for TJP and the resultant gain realized from the acquisition derived from (i) declining forecast and weakening demand for products currently manufactured by TJP, (ii) the fact that an acquisition of a fab as a whole is less costly than acquiring each fab component separately, (iii) limited opportunities to sell a fab while maintaining the employment level, and (iv) the natural disasters in Japan which occurred in March 2011.




The allocation of fair value to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows in thousands):





As of

June 3, 2011Current assets

$
25,783Property, plant, and equipment, including real estate


145,559Intangible assets


11,156Other assets


2,900Total assets as of acquisition date


185,398Current liabilities


28,317Long-term liabilities (mainly employees related termination benefits)


74,984Total liabilities as of acquisition date


103,301Net assets as of acquisition date

$
82,097





The fair values set forth above are based on a valuation of TJP assets and liabilities performed by third party professional valuation experts hired to appraise the fair value of the assets in accordance with ASC 805-“Business Combinations”.




In addition, as part of said acquisition, TJP entered into a supply agreement with Micron. In accordance with this agreement, TJP will manufacture products for Micron at the Nishiwaki facility for at least three years with process technologies licensed from Micron under a technology licensing agreement signed between the companies at the closing of the acquisition. Under the supply agreement, Micron is committed to purchase certain minimum volumes, with periodic downward scaling of quantities, until the end of the second quarter of 2014 with a take-or-pay provision. The companies also agreed to provide each other with transition services required for the duration of the transition period of approximately two to three years.




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In order to ensure continued supply of wafers to Micron, Tower and Micron also executed a credit support agreement pursuant to which Tower and TJP, are subject to certain covenants and other undertakings until June 2013.




Tower's ordinary shares issued to Micron are subject to a lock-up arrangement with releases of 25% of the shares every six months ending in June 2013.




For further details regarding the acquisition of TJP, see Note 3 to the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.




Under the supply agreement, Micron is committed to purchase certain minimum volumes, with periodic reductions through expiration of the agreement in June 2014. The agreement contains periodic downward scaling of quantities to be shipped to Micron, which are expected to cause our revenues from sales to Micron to decline from their 2012 level of 42% of total revenue, to approximately 25% of our revenues in 2013 and below 10% in 2014 and onwards. We are endeavoring to adjust to the scheduled expiration of the agreement by introducing new customers and products to the Nishiwaki Fab. While we have succeeded in attracting some new customers and are continuing discussions with other potential customers, the process of qualifying new products, processes and customers in the semiconductor foundry business can be lengthy, complicated and has lasted longer than originally expected.  We have also been engaged in discussions with Micron regarding a possible continued supply relationship; however, no agreement or understanding has been reached.  There is no assurance that these efforts will result in attracting a sufficient number of products, processes or customers to the Nishiwaki Fab to avoid material adverse consequences to our results of operations.


C.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES


Our research and development activities have related primarily to our process development and have been sponsored and funded by us with some participation by the Israeli government. Our research and development expenses for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $31.1 million, $24.9 million and $23.9 million net of government participation of $1.8 million, $2.4 million and $2.7 million respectively. Tower also incurred costs in connection with the transfer of technology for use in Fab 2, some of which has been amortized over the estimated economic life of the technology following the commencement of production in Fab 2 during the third quarter of 2003  (see also in this Item “Critical Accounting Policies – Depreciation and Amortization”).




For a description of our research & development policies and our patents and licenses, see “Item 4. Information on the Company-4.B. Business Overview”.




D.
TREND INFORMATION




The semiconductor industry has historically been highly cyclical on a seasonal and long-term basis. The worldwide economic downturn that commenced in 2008 and its effect on the semiconductor industry resulted in global decreased demand, downward price pressure, excess inventory and unutilized capacity worldwide. From the second half of 2009 through the end of 2011, the semiconductor industry had experienced accelerated growth rates and recovered to high utilization rates in similar levels to the period before the above described 2008 downturn. Since 2012, worldwide financial and other markets have experienced difficult times and analysts are currently cautious as to the forecasted industry demand and conditions.




On a long-term basis, the market fluctuates, cycling through periods of weak demand, production excess capacity, excess inventory and lower sales prices and periods of strong demand, full capacity utilization, product shortages and higher sales prices.




There is a trend within the semiconductor industry toward ever-smaller features and ever-growing wafer sizes. State-of-the-art fabs are currently supporting process geometries of 90-nanometer and below and wafer sizes of 300-mm. As demand for smaller geometries increases, there is downward pressure on the pricing of larger geometry products and increasing underutilization of fabs that are limited to manufacturing larger geometry products, which results in less profitability for manufacturers of larger geometry products. However, our strategy to focus on specialty technologies within the nodes we have enables us to achieve higher product selling prices as compared to the manufacture of plain vanilla platform products such as other manufacturers in the industry. The Company currently offers process geometries of 0.35, 0.50, 0.55, 0.60, 0.80-micron and above on 150-mm wafers and 0.35, 0.18. 0.16, 0.13 and 0.11 -micron on 200-mm wafers.




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In 2010 and 2011, we accelerated our plans for additional capacity expansion to meet customer demand and significantly increased our capacity in Fab 1, Fab2 and Fab3 and acquired Fab 4 to add more capacity in a different geographic region.




E.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS




We are not a party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements except for the purchase commitments, standby letters of credit and guarantees detailed in section F below.




F.
TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS




The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012:




Payment DueTotal


Less than 1 year


2 Years


3 Years


4 Years


5 Years


After 5

years(in thousands)Contractual ObligationsShort term liabilities primarily vendors and accounts payable (1)


114,449



114,449



--



--



--



--



--Loans from banks (2)


173,702



50,504



83,276



39,922



--



--



--Debentures (3)


436,215



33,611



33,121



238,148



131,335



--



--Operating leases


14,128



4,610



3,183



2,388



2,569



743



635Construction & equipment purchase agreements (4)


11,881



11,881



--



--



--



--



--Other long-term liabilities


67,208



--



5,146



3,359



2,721



2,388



53,594Purchase obligations


15,995



6,965



3,016



3,015



3,000



--



--Total contractual obligations


833,578



222,020



127,742



286,832



139,625



3,131



54,229




(1)
Short-term liabilities include primarily our trade accounts payable for equipment and services as well as payroll related commitments.


(2)
Loans from banks include principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of agreements with the banks


(3)
Debentures include total amount of principal and interest payments for the presented periods.


As of December 31, 2012 approximately 68% of such debentures are convertible with a conversion ratio of; NIS 38.21 par value of debentures into one ordinary share.


(4)
Construction & equipment purchase agreements include amounts related to ordered equipment that has not yet been received.





In addition to these contractual obligations, we have committed approximately $1 million in standby letters of credit and guarantees to secure our Fab 2 and Jazz equipment obligations.




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The above table does not include other contractual obligations or commitments we have, such as undertakings pursuant to royalty agreements, commissions and service agreements.  We are unable to reasonably estimate the total amounts or the time table for such payments to be paid under the terms of these agreements, as the royalties, commissions and required services are a function of future revenues, the volume of business and hourly-based fees.  In addition, the above table does not include our liability with respect to our customers, which as of December 31, 2012, amounted to approximately $9 million that may be utilized by them against future purchases of products.  We are unable to reasonably estimate the total amounts that may be utilized by our customers since we can not reasonably estimate their future orders in the periods set forth in the above chart.




ITEM8.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION




A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION




See Item 18.




Legal Proceedings




From time to time we are a party to various litigation matters incidental to the conduct of our business.  As of today, there is no pending or threatened legal proceeding to which we are a party, that, in the opinion of our management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our future financial results or financial condition.





B.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES




No significant change has occurred since December 31, 2010, except as disclosed in this annual report.




ITEM18.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




Our consolidated financial statements and related auditors’ report for the year ended December 31, 2012 are hereby incorporated into this Annual Report by reference to our Report on Form 6-K dated February 2013 (No. 3) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2013.





ITEM19.
EXHIBITS




1.1           Articles of Association of the Registrant, approved by shareholders on November 14, 2000, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, File No. 333-126909, “Form F-1 No. 333-126909”).




1.2           Amendment to Articles of Association of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 No. 333-117565 (“Form S-8 No. 333-117565”).




1.3           Amendment to the Articles of Association of the Registrant (approved by shareholders on September 28, 2006) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-138837 (the “2006 Form S-8”).




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1.4           Amendment to Articles of Association of Registrant (approved by shareholders on September 24, 2008) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-153710 (the “2008 Form S-8”).




1.5Amendment to Articles of Association of Registrant (approved by shareholders on August  11, 2011) (incorporated by reference to exhibit 99.1 of the Form 6-K furnished to the SEC on January 17, 2012).




1.6Amendment to Articles of Association of Registrant (approved by shareholders on August  2, 2012) (incorporated by reference to proposals 1 and 2 of the proxy statement filed on Form 6-K furnished to the SEC on June 12, 2012, and the Form 6-k furnished to the SEC on August 2, 2012)




2.1           Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 18, 2001, by and between SanDisk Corporation, Israel Corporation, Alliance Semiconductor Ltd. and Macronix International Co., Ltd.  (incorporated by reference to exhibit 2.2 to the 2000 Form 20-F).




3.1           Consolidated Shareholders Agreement, dated January 18, 2001, by and between SanDisk Corporation, Israel Corporation, Alliance Semiconductor Ltd. and Macronix International Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to the correspondingly-numbered exhibit to the 2000 Form 20-F).




4.1           Form of Grant Letter for Non-Employee Directors Share Option Plan 2001/4 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.9 to the Form S-8 No. 333-83204).




4.2           Investment Center Agreement related to Fab 1, dated November 13, 2001 (English translation of Hebrew original) (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-2, No. 333-97043).




4.3           Employee Share Option Plan 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 No. 333-117565 (“Form S-8 No. 333-117565”).




4.4           Form of Grant Letter to Israeli Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form S-8 No. 333-117565).




4.5           Form of Grant Letter to US Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Form S-8 No. 333-117565).




4.6           Employee Share Option Plan 2005, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the 2008 Form S-8).




4.7           Form of Grant Letter to Israeli Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.8           Form of Grant Letter to US Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.9           Form of Grant Letter for grants to Jazz employees under the Employee Share Option Plan 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the 2008 Form S-8).




4.10         Jazz Technologies, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the 2008 Form S-8)




4.11         Form of Assumption Letter from the Registrant to holders of Jazz Technologies, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan options (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the 2008 Form S-8)




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4.12         Form of Option Agreement under the Jazz Technologies, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the 2008 Form S-8)




4.13         CEO Share Option Plan 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.14         Option Grant Letter Agreement - CEO Share Option Plan 2005 from the Registrant to our CEO, dated July 15, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.15         Option Grant Letter Agreement - CEO Share Option Plan 2005 from the Registrant to our CEO, dated September 28, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.16         Option Grant Letter Agreement - CEO Share Option Plan 2005 from Tower Semiconductor USA, Inc. to our CEO, dated July 15, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 of the 2006 Form S-8).




4.17         Equity Convertible Capital Note, dated September 28, 2006, issued to Israel Corporation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 of the Form 6-K for the month of November 2006 No. 6 filed on November 7, 2006 (the “November 2006 Form 6-K”)).




4.18         2009 Chairman Share Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.20 to the 2010 20-F).




4.19         Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 28, 2006, with Israel Corporation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.20         Conversion Agreement, dated September 28, 2006, with Bank Hapoalim B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.8 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.21         Conversion Agreement, dated September 28, 2006, with Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.9 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.22         Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 28, 2006, with Bank Hapoalim B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.10 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.23         Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 28, 2006, with Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.11 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.24         Equity Convertible Capital Note, dated September 28, 2006, issued to Bank Hapoalim B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.12 of the November 2006 Form 6-K).




4.25         Equity Convertible Capital Note, dated January 31. 2013, issued to bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M (filed with the original filing of this Form 20-F).


4.26         Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Form 6-K for the month of March 2007 No.1 filed on March 15, 2007 (the “March 2007 Form 6-K”)).




4.27         Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 of the March 2007 Form 6-K).




4.28         Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated May 19, 2008, between the Registrant, Jazz Technologies, Inc. and Armstrong Acquisition Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the May 20, 2008 Form 6-K)
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4.29         Facility Agreement, as amended and restated by the parties through September 29, 2008. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.86 to the 2008 20-F)




4.30         Conversion Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with Bank Hapoalim B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.87 to the 2008 20-F)




4.31         Conversion Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.88 to the 2008 20-F)




4.32         Conversion Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with the Israel Corporation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.89 to the 200820-F)




4.33         Pledge Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with Bank Hapoalim B.M. and Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.90 to the 2008 20-F)




4.34         Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with Bank Hapoalim B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.91 to the 2008 20-F)




4.35         Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.92 to the 2008 20-F)




4.36         Undertaking by Israel Corporation Ltd., dated September 25, 2008. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.93 to the 2008 20-F)




4.37         Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with the Israel Corporation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.94 to the 2008 20-F)




4. 38        Convertible Capital Notes, dated October 29, 2012, issued to Bank Hapoalim B.M (filed with the original filing of this Form 20-F).




4.39         Equity Convertible Capital Note, dated September 29, 2008, issued to Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.96 to the 2008 20-F)




4. 40        Equity Convertible Capital Note, in the principal amount of $30 million, dated September 25, 2008, issued to the Israel Corporation Ltd. in connection with the conversion of debt. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.97 to the 2008 20-F)




4. 41        Equity Convertible Capital Note, in the principal amount of $20 million, dated September 25, 2008, issued to the Israel Corporation Ltd. in connection with the conversion of debt. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.98 to the 2008 20-F)




4. 42        Equity Convertible Capital Note, in the principal amount of $20 million, dated September 25, 2008, issued to the Israel Corporation Ltd. in connection with the investment. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.99 to the 2008 20-F)




4. 43        Equity Convertible Capital Note, in the principal amount of $20 million, dated January 7, 2008, issued to the Israel Corporation Ltd. in connection with the investment. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.100 to the 2008 20-F)




4.44         Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 25, 2008, with the Israel Corporation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.101 to the 2008 20-F).




4.45         Amendment to Undertaking by the Israel Corporation Ltd., dated January 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.102 to the 2008 20-F).




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4.46         Standby Equity Purchase Agreement between Tower and YA Global Master SPV Ltd., dated August 11, 2009, Amendment No. 1 dated August 27, 2009 and Amendment No. 2 dated February 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, of the February 5, 2010 Form 6-K).




4.47         Amendment No. 3 to Standby Equity Purchase Agreement between Tower and YA Global Master SPV Ltd., dated August 11, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the April 23, 2010 6-K).




4.48         Amendment No. 4 to Standby Equity Purchase Agreement between Tower and YA Global Master SPV Ltd., dated November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the December 12, 2010 6-K)




4.49         Amendment No. 5 to Standby Equity Purchase Agreement between Tower and YA Global Master SPV Ltd., dated April 8, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the April 28, 2011 6-K).




4.50         Exchange Agreement dated July 9, 2010 by and among Jazz Technologies, Inc., Tower Semiconductor, Ltd., Jazz Semiconductor, Inc., Newport Fab, LLC, Zazove Associates, LLC and certain holders of the Registrant’s 8% Senior Notes due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Jazz Technologies’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010).




4.51         Indenture dated July 15, 2010 by and among Jazz Technologies, Jazz Semiconductor, Inc., Newport Fab, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to Jazz Technologies’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010).




4.52         Warrant Agreement dated July 15, 2010 between Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.54 to 2010 20-F).




4.53         Form of Series J Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.55 to 2010 20-F).




4.54         Master Agreement by and among Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Japan, Ltd. and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. dated May 25, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-178166)).




4.55         Credit Support and Subordination Agreement, by and among Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Japan, Ltd., Tower Semiconductor Ltd., TowerJazz Japan, Ltd., and TowerJazz Japan, Ltd. dated June 3, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-178166)).





4.56         Shareholder Rights and Restrictions Agreement between Micron Technology, Inc. and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. dated June 3, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-178166)).





8.1         List of Subsidiaries (filed with the original filing of this Form 20-F).




#12.1       Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.




#12.2       Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.




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#13.1       Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.




#13.2       Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.




#15.1       Consent of Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co., Certified Public Accountants, a member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.




101        The following financial information from Tower Semiconductor Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) was filed with the original filing of this Form 20-F:




(i)
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011;




(ii)
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010;




(iii)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010;




(iv)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010; and




(v)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.




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SIGNATURES




Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant hereby certifies that it meets all the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused  and authorized the undersigned to sign this Amendment No.1 to its Annual Report to be signed on its behalf.




TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.By:
/s/ Russell C.  EllwangerRussell C.  EllwangerChief Executive Officer




February 3,  2014




22




TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
 AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012
  
 
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  PageREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
F - 1BALANCE SHEETS
F - 2STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
F - 3STATEMENTS OF COMPEHENSIVE LOSS
F - 4STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
F - 5STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
F - 6  - F - 7NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F - 8 - F - 64
 
 
 
 
 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 To the Board of Directors and the shareholders of
 Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
 
 We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tower Semiconductors Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations,comprehensive loss, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits.
 
 We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
 In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Tower Semiconductors Ltd. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
 Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
 Certified Public Accountants
 A Member Firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
 
 Tel Aviv, Israel
 February 21, 2013
  F - 1.1
  Brightman Almagor Zohar

1 Azrieli Center

Tel Aviv 67021

P.O.B. 16593, Tel Aviv 61164

Israel



Tel: +972 (3) 608 5555

Fax: +972 (3) 609 4022

info@deloitte.co.il

www.deloitte.com
 
 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  To Board of Directors and the shareholders of
 Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
  We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's Board of Directors and management are responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in ITEM 15 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES - INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
 We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
 A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
  
  F - 1.2
 
 Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
 In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
 We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 of the Company and our report dated February 21, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
 
 Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
 Certified Public Accountants
 A Member Firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
 
 Tel Aviv, Israel
 February 21, 2013
 F - 1.3
 
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTORLTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (dollars in thousands)
  As of


As ofDecember 31,


December 31,2012


2011A S S E T SCURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents

$
123,398


$
101,149Interest bearing deposits, including designated deposits


10,000



--Trade accounts receivable


79,354



75,350Other receivables


5,379



5,000Inventories


65,570



69,024Other current assets


14,804



15,567Total current assets


298,505



266,090LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS


12,963



12,644PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET


434,468



498,683INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET


47,936



58,737GOODWILL


7,000



7,000OTHER ASSETS, NET


13,768



14,067TOTAL ASSETS

$
814,640


$
857,221LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCURRENT LIABILITIESShort-term bank debt and current maturities of debentures

$
49,923


$
48,255Trade accounts payable


81,372



111,620Deferred revenue and short-term customers' advances


1,784



5,731Other current liabilities


36,240



64,654Total current liabilities


169,319



230,260LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS


94,992



103,845DEBENTURES


193,962



197,765LONG-TERM CUSTOMERS' ADVANCES


7,407



7,941EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITES


77,963



97,927DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY


26,804



20,428OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES


24,168



24,352Total liabilities


594,615



682,518SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (*)


220,025



174,703TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$
814,640


$
857,221
  See notes to consolidated financial statements.
  F - 2
  TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  Year endedDecember 31,2012


2011


2010REVENUES

$
638,831


$
611,023


$
509,262COST OF REVENUES


560,046



526,198



402,077GROSS PROFIT


78,785



84,825



107,185OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSESResearch and development


31,093



24,886



23,876Marketing, general and administrative


44,413



48,239



39,986Acquisition related and reorganization costs


5,789



1,493



--81,295



74,618



63,862OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)


(2,510
)


10,207



43,323INTEREST EXPENSES, NET


(31,808
)


(27,797
)


(26,406
)OTHER FINANCING EXPENSE, NET


(27,583
)


(12,505
)


(46,519
)GAIN FROM ACQUISITION


--



19,467



--OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET


(1,042
)


13,460



65PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX


(62,943
)


2,832



(29,537
)INCOME TAX EXPENSE


(7,326
)


(21,362
)


(12,830
)LOSS FOR THE PERIOD

$
(70,269
)

$
(18,530
)

$
(42,367
)BASIC LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE (*)Loss per share

$
(3.25
)

$
(0.92
)

$
(2.70
)Weighted average number of ordinaryshares outstanding - in thousands


21,623



20,138



15,688
 (*) Share amounts reflect the one-to-fifteen reverse stock split effected on August 5, 2012.See notes to consolidated financial statements.
  F - 3
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 (dollars in thousands)
  Year endedDecember 31,2012


2011


2010Loss for the period

$
(70,269
)

$
(18,530
)

$
(42,367
)Foreign currency translation adjustment


(9,097
)


3,729



-Change in employees plan assets and benefit obligations, net of taxes$1,591, $174 and $301 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011and 2010, respectively


2,440



518



(585
)Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives


1,090



(1,326
)


1,254Comprehensive loss for the period

$
(75,836
)

$
(15,609
)

$
(41,698
)
 
 F - 4
  TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS'EQUITY
 (dollars in thousands)
  AccumulatedOrdinary shares


Additional





Cumulative





OtherShares-in





paid-in


Capital


stock based


Treasury


comprehensive


Accumulatedthousands (*)


Amount


capital


notes


compensation


stock


income (loss)


deficit


TotalBALANCE - JANUARY 1, 2010


13,351


$
50,251


$
691,736


$
311,472


$
22,569


$
(9,072
)

$
(1,498
)

$
(1,009,444
)

$
56,014Issuance of shares and warrants


2,838



11,336



47,454























58,790Conversion of convertible debentures to shares


1,403



5,661



28,783























34,444Tax benefit relating to stock based compensation










212























212Employee stock-based compensation


















6,413















6,413Exercise of options


197



805



324























1,129Stock-based compensation










2,478























2,478Other comprehensive income


























669







669Loss for the year






























(42,367
)


(42,367
)BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2010


17,789


$
68,053


$
770,987


$
311,472


$
28,982


$
(9,072
)

$
(829
)

$
(1,051,811
)

$
117,782Shares issued in consideration of acquisitionof a subsidiary


1,312



5,777



16,853























22,630Issuance of shares and warrants


1,805



7,557



27,251























34,808Conversion of convertible debentures to shares


277



1,118



5,362























6,480Tax benefit relating to stock based compensation










45























45Employee stock-based compensation


















8,107















8,107Exercise of options


123



515



(55
)






















460Other comprehensive income


























2,921







2,921Loss for the year






























(18,530
)


(18,530
)BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2011


21,306


$
83,020


$
820,443


$
311,472


$
37,089


$
(9,072
)

$
2,092


$
(1,070,341
)

$
174,703Issuance of shares and warrants


200



796



4,319























5,115Employee stock-based compensation


















5,737















5,737Exercise of options


125



486



52























538Beneficial conversion feature, Note 13E










109,768























109,768Other comprehensive loss


























(5,567
)






(5,567
)Loss for the year






























(70,269
)


(70,269
)Capital notes


767



2,978



3,232



(6,210
)


















--BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2012


22,398


$
87,280


$
937,814


$
305,262


$
42,826


$
(9,072
)

$
(3,475
)

$
(1,140,610
)

$
220,025BALANCE, NET OF TREASURY STOCK - AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012


22,312
  (*) Share amounts reflect the one-to-fifteen reverse stock split effected on August 5, 2012.
  See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 F - 5
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (dollars in thousands)
  Year endedDecember 31,2012


2011


2010CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIESLoss for the period

$
(70,269
)

$
(18,530
)

$
(42,367
)Adjustments to reconcile loss for the periodto net cash provided by operating activities:Income and expense items not involving cash flows:Depreciation and amortization


173,585



162,679



143,023Effect of indexation, translation and fair value measurement on debt


13,544



(9,312
)


26,208Other expense (income), net and reorganization costs


6,831



(15,899
)


(65
)Gain from acquisition


--



(19,467
)


--Loss from notes exchange, net


--



--



2,350Changes in assets and liabilities:Trade accounts receivable


(6,857
)


(7,686
)


(28,061
)Other receivables and other current assets


(843
)


3,999



(2,316
)Inventories


2,316



(3,999
)


(10,262
)Trade accounts payable


(7,603
)


21,733



(2,834
)Deferred revenue and customers' advances


(4,475
)


(35,858
)


16,572Other current liabilities


(23,942
)


18,174



13,445Deferred tax liability, net


9,126



4,791



1,130Other long-term liabilities


3,840



7,368



4,62295,253



107,993



121,445Reorganization – retirement plan


(20,074
)


--



--Net cash provided by operating activities


75,179



107,993



121,445CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIESInvestments in property and equipment


(103,830
)


(117,166
)


(105,189
)Proceeds from investment realization


--



31,400



--Proceeds related to sale and disposal of property and equipment


--



5,751



600Investments in other assets, intangible assets and others


(4,498
)


--



(1,521
)Acquisition of subsidiary consolidated for the first time (a)


--



(40,000
)


--Investment grants received


2,618



33,292



--Interest bearing deposits, including designated deposits


(10,000
)


98,007



(98,007
)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


(115,710
)


11,284



(204,117
)CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIESProceeds on account of debentures and shareholders' equity


104,690



22,653



158,825Proceeds from long-term loans


14,443



--



--Short-term bank debt


3,800



--



--Debts repayment


(55,854
)


(141,242
)


(57,599
)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities


67,079



(118,589
)


101,226Effect of foreign exchange rate change


(4,299
)


86



26INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS


22,249



774



18,580CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD


101,149



100,375



81,795CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD

$
123,398


$
101,149


$
100,375
  F - 6
  TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (dollars in thousands)
  Year endedDecember 31,2012


2011


2010NON-CASH ACTIVITIESInvestments in property and equipment

$
8,737


$
15,546


$
7,896Stock based compensation to the Banks

$
--


$
--


$
2,478Beneficial conversion feature

$
109,768


$
--


$
--Conversion of convertible debentures to share capital and exercise of warrant

$
--


$
7,006


$
37,567Shares issued to the Banks in consideration for the interest reduction,following September 2006 amendment with the Banks

$
--


$
12,087


$
--SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATIONCash paid during the period for interest

$
46,454


$
23,357


$
21,641Cash paid during the period for income taxes

$
852


$
2,907


$
3,757(a) ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED FOR THE FIRST TIME,  SEE ALSO NOTE 3:Assets and liabilities of the subsidiary as of June 2, 2011:Working capital (excluding cash and cash equivalents)





$
(2,534
)Property, plant, and equipment, including real estate






145,559Intangible assets






11,156Other assets






2,900Long-term liabilities






(74,984
)82,097Less :Issuance of share capital






22,630Gain from acquisition






19,46742,097Cash paid for the acquisition of a subsidiary consolidated  for the first time





$
40,000
 See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 F - 7
  TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND GENERAL
 
 The consolidated financial statements of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (“Tower”) include the financial statements of Tower and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (i) Jazz Technologies, Inc., the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jazz Semiconductor, Inc., an independent semiconductor foundry focused on specialty process technologies for the manufacture of analog intensive mixed-signal semiconductor devices (Jazz Technologies and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as “Jazz”), and (ii) TowerJazz Japan Ltd. (“TJP”), an independent semiconductor foundry in Nishiwaki, Japan. Tower and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company”. The Company is a global specialty foundry leader, manufacturing integrated circuits with geometries ranging from 1.0 to 0.11 micron. The Company provides industry leading design enablement tools to allow complex designs to be achieved quickly and more accurately and offers a broad range of customizable process technologies including SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal and RFCMOS, CMOS image sensor, power management (BCD) and non-volatile memory (NVM) as well as MEMS capabilities. To provide multi-fab sourcing for its customers, the Company maintains two manufacturing facilities in Israel, one in the U.S. (Jazz), and one in Japan (TJP).
  Tower’s ordinary shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol TSEM.
 
 During the past few years, the Company has experienced business and financial improvement, as reflected by the improvement in the Company’s revenue and margins as compared to the period prior to mid-2009 which was negatively affected by the global economic downturn that commenced in 2008. However, following the recent economic slowdown worldwide and specifically in the semiconductor industry, the Company has experienced weakening customer demand and reduced rate of growth.
 
 Market analysts are currently cautious with respect to the global economic conditions forecasted for 2013 and beyond, and there can be no assurance that the global economic conditions will not negatively affect the Company’s business and financial position. The effects of continued downturn in the semiconductor industry and/or in the global economy may include global decreased demand, downward price pressure, excess inventory and unutilized capacity worldwide, which may negatively impact consumer and customer demand for the Company’s products and the end products of the Company’s customers. A downturn in the semiconductor industry and/or in the global economy may adversely affect the Company’s commercial relationships with its customers, suppliers, and creditors, including its lenders, its plans to continue its capacity growth, and the Company’s future financial results and position, including its ability to raise funds in the capital markets and to fulfill its debt obligations and other liabilities, comprised mainly of banks’ loans and debentures.
 
 F - 8
 
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND GENERAL (cont.)
  The Company is exploring various ways to fund its capacity and capabilities growth plans, the ramp-up of its business, technology capabilities and to fulfill its debt obligations and other liabilities. However, there is no assurance as to the extent of such funding or when, if at all, such funding will be available to the Company. Such funding may include, among others, debt restructuring and/or refinancing, possible financing transactions, sale of assets, intellectual property licensing, possible sale and lease-back of real estate assets and improving cash flow from operations thorough operating efficiencies.
 
 See further details in Notes 7B, 12B, 13, 17.
 
 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
  The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”).
 
 A.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
 
 The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
 B.
Principles of Consolidation
 
 The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Tower and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented after elimination of inter-company transactions and balances.
 
 C.
Cash and Cash - Equivalents
 
 Cash and cash equivalents consist of banks deposits and short-term investments (primarily time deposits and certificates of deposit) with original maturities of three months or less.
 
 D.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
 The allowance for doubtful accounts is computed mainly on the specific identification basis for accounts whose collectability, in the Company’s estimation, is uncertain.
 
 F - 9
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  E.
Inventories
 
 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined for raw materials and supplies mainly on the basis of the weighted average moving price per unit.
  Cost is determined for work in process and finished goods on the basis of actual production costs.
 
 F.
Property and Equipment
 
 (1)
Property and equipment are presented at cost, including capitalizable costs. Capitalizable costs include only costs that are identifiable with, and related to, the property and equipment and are incurred prior to their initial operation. Identifiable incremental, direct costs include costs associated with constructing, establishing and installing property and equipment, and costs directly related to pre-production test runs of property and equipment that are necessary to get it ready for its intended use. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
 
 Cost is presented net of investment grants received, and less accumulated depreciation and amortization.
 
 Depreciation is calculated based on the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives commonly used in the industry of the assets or terms of the related leases, as follows:
 
 Buildings and building improvements (including facility infrastructure)
10-25 yearsMachinery and equipment, software and hardware
3-7 years
  (2)
Impairment examinations and recognition are performed and determined based on the accounting policy outlined in R below.
 
 G.
Intangible Assets
 
 Intangible assets include the valuation amount attributed to the intangible assets as part of the purchase price allocation made at the time of acquisition of Jazz and TJP. In addition, these assets include the cost of acquiring the Fab 2 technologies and incremental direct costs associated with implementing them until they are ready for their intended use.
 
 These costs associated with the Fab 2 technologies were amortized over the expected estimated economic life of the technologies commonly used in the industry commencing on the date on which each technology was ready for its intended use.
 
 F - 10
  TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  G.
Intangible Assets (cont.)
 
 The amounts attributed to intangible assets as part of the purchase price allocations for the acquisitions of Jazz and TJP are amortized over the expected estimated economic life of the intangible assets commonly used in the industry.
  Impairment examinations and recognition are performed and determined based on the accounting policy outlined in R below.
 
 H.
Other Assets
 
 Prepaid Long-Term Land Lease
 
 Prepaid lease payments to the Israel Land Administration (“ILA”) as detailed in Note 16C are amortized over the lease period.
 
 I.
Convertible Debentures
  Under ASC 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”, the proceeds from the sale of debt securities with a conversion feature and other options are allocated to each of the securities issued based on their relative fair value.
  ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” generally provides criteria that, if met, require companies to bifurcate conversion options from their host instruments and account for them as freestanding derivative financial instruments. These three criteria are: (i) the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract, (ii) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract is not re-measured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value reported in earnings, and (iii) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative instrument would be considered a derivative instrument subject to the requirements of Topic 815. In determining whether the embedded derivative should be bifurcated, the Company considers all other scope exceptions provided by that topic. One scope exception particularly relevant to convertibles is whether the embedded conversion feature is both indexed to and classified in the Company's equity.
 
 J.
Stock-Based Instruments in Financing Transactions
 
 The Company calculates the fair value of stock-based instruments included in the units issued in its financing transactions. That fair value is recognized in equity, if determined to be eligible for equity classification. The fair value of such stock-based instruments, when included in issuance of debt that is not itself accounted at fair value is considered a discount on the debt and results in an adjustment to the yield of the debt.
 
 See Note 13E for the determination of the Beneficial Conversion Feature in the Company's Series F debentures, according to ASC 470-20.
 
 F - 11
 
 TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
 
 K.
Revenue Recognition
 
 The Company’s net revenues are generated principally from sales of semiconductor wafers. The Company also derives revenues from engineering and design support and other technical and support services. The majority of the Company’s sales are achieved through the efforts of its direct sales force.
  In accordance with ASC Topic 605 “Revenue Recognition”, the Company recognizes revenues from sale of products when the following fundamental criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. These criteria are usually met at the time of product shipment. Revenues are recognized when the acceptance criteria are satisfied, based on performing electronic, functional and quality tests on the products prior to shipment. Such Company testing reliably demonstrates that the products meet all of the specified criteria prior to formal customer acceptance.
 The Company provides for sales returns and allowances relating to specified yield or quality commitments as a reduction of revenues at the time of shipment based on historical experience and specific identification of events necessitating an allowance.
 
 Revenues for engineering, design and other support services are recognized ratably over the contract term or as services are performed.
  Advances received from customers towards future engineering services and/or product purchases are deferred until services are rendered or products are shipped to the customer.
  Revenue relating to turn-key agreement, including as detailed in Note 16D(2), are recognized based on ASC 605-35 (formerly SOP 81-1 “Accounting for Performance of Construction Type and Certain Production Type Contracts”) using the percentage of completion method. Measurement of the percentage toward completion is determined based on the ratio of actual labor hours completed to total labor hours estimated to be completed over the duration of the contract. Such measurement involves management's estimates and judgment and is based on a detailed project plan, the Company's substantial experience in building a fab, transferring and implementing new technologies and engaging sub-contractors and experts.
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 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  L.
Research and Development
  Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred. Amounts received or receivable from the government of Israel and others, as participation in research and development programs, are offset against research and development costs. The accrual for grants receivable is determined based on the terms of the programs, provided that the criteria for entitlement have been met.
 
 M.
Income Taxes
 
 The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. This topic prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes are computed based on the tax rates anticipated (under applicable law as of the balance sheet date) to be in effect when the deferred taxes are expected to be paid or realized.
 
 We evaluate how realizable our deferred tax assets are for each jurisdiction in which we operate at each reporting date, and establish valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income of the same character and in the same jurisdiction. We consider all available positive and negative evidence in making this assessment, including, but not limited to, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income. In circumstances where there is sufficient negative evidence indicating that our deferred tax assets are not more-likely-than-not realizable, we establish a valuation allowance.
 
 We use a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by assessing whether they are more-likely-than-not sustainable, based solely on their technical merits, upon examination and including resolution of any related appeals or litigation process. The second step is to measure the associated tax benefit of each position as the largest amount that we believe is more-likely-than-not realizable. Differences between the amount of tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in our income tax returns and the amount of tax benefits recognized in our financial statements, represent our unrecognized income tax benefits, which are recorded as a liability. Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
 
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 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  N.
Earnings (Loss) Per Ordinary Share
  Basic earnings (losses) per share is calculated, in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”,by dividing profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of Tower (the numerator) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (the denominator) during the reported period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated if relevant, by adjusting profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Tower, and the weighted average number of ordinary shares taking in effect all potential dilutive ordinary shares.
 O.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 In accordance with ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”, comprehensive income (loss) represents the change in shareholders’ equity during a reporting period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a reporting period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Other comprehensive income (loss) represents gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income but excluded from net income.
 
 P.
Functional Currency and Exchange Rate Losses
 
 The currency of the primary economic environment in which Tower and Jazz conduct their operations is the U.S. dollar (“dollar”). Thus, the dollar is the functional and reporting currency of Tower and Jazz. Accordingly, monetary accounts maintained in currencies other than the dollar are remeasured into dollars in accordance with ASC 830-10, “Foreign Currency Matters”. All transaction gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary balance sheet items are reflected in the statements of operations as financial income or expenses, as appropriate. The financial statements of TJP, whose functional currency is Japanese Yen have been translated into dollars. TJP’s assets and liabilities have been translated using the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. TJP’s statement of operations amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are charged or credited to other comprehensive income (loss).
 
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 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  Q.
Stock-Based Compensation
 
 The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 718 Compensation - Stock Compensation, under which employee share-based equity awards are accounted for under the fair value method. Accordingly, stock-based compensation to employees and directors is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award. The Company uses the straight-line attribution method to recognize stock-based compensation costs over the vesting period of the award.
  R.
Impairment of Assets
 
 Impairment of Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets
 
 The Company reviews long-lived assets and intangible assets on a periodic basis, as well as when such a review is required based upon relevant circumstances, to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.
 
 The Company recognizes an impairment loss based upon the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of such assets, in accordance with ASC 360-10, “Property, Plant and Equipment”.
 
 Impairment of Goodwill
 
 Goodwill is subject to an impairment test at least on an annual basis or upon the occurrence of certain events or circumstances. Goodwill impairment is assessed based on a comparison of the fair value of the unit, to which the goodwill is ascribed, and the underlying carrying value of its net assets, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the unit exceeds its fair value, the implied fair value of the goodwill is compared with its carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.
 
 The Company conducted an impairment analysis as of December 31, 2012. The Company used the income approach methodology of valuation that includes discounted cash flows to determine the fair value of the unit. Significant management judgment is required in the forecasts of future operating results used for this methodology. As a result of this analysis, the carrying amount of the net assets, including goodwill were not considered to be impaired and the Company did not recognize any impairment of goodwill for the period ended December 31, 2012.
 
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 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
  S.
Derivatives
 
 Tower enters into derivatives from time to time, whether embedded or freestanding, that are denominated in currency other than its functional currency (generally in New Israel Shekels or “NIS”). Instruments settled with Tower’s shares that are denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency are not eligible to be included in equity.
 
 T.
Classification of liabilities and equity
 
 Tower applies EITF Issue No. 07-5, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or an Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”. The consensus is an amendment to ASC 815-40 Contract in Entity’s Own Equity. The amendment sets the criteria as to when an instrument that may be settled in the company’s shares is also considered indexed to a company’s own stock, for the purpose of classification of the instrument as a liability or equity.
 
 U.
Reclassification and presentation
 
 Certain amounts in prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified in order to conform to the 2012 presentation.
  All amount of shares and other securities convertibles to shares of the Company and per share data in these financial statements have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the reverse stock split completed in August 2012, see Note 17.
 
 V.
Initial Adoption of New Standards
 
 In the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted amended standards that increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. These amended standards eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and require that all changes in stockholders’ equity - except investments by, and distributions to, owners - be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The adoption of these amended standards did impact the presentation of other comprehensive income, as we have elected to present two separate but consecutive statements, but did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
 In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances fair value disclosure requirements. Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the disclosure provisions included in ASU 2011-04. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 had no impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 3 - ACQUISITION OF NISHIWAKI FAB IN JAPAN
  On June 3, 2011 the Company acquired the fabrication facility in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo, Japan owned by a wholly owned Japanese subsidiary of Micron Technology Inc. (“Micron”). The acquisition was effected through a new wholly owned Japanese subsidiary of the Company, which acquired the shares of and subsequently merged with Micron’s Japanese subsidiary that held the assets of the fabrication facility and related business. The merged entity is named TowerJazz Japan Ltd. (“TJP”).
 
 The fair value of the consideration the Company paid was $62,630, of which $40,000 was paid in cash and $22,630 was paid through the issuance to Micron of 1.3 million ordinary shares of Tower. The costs incurred in connection with the acquisition were $1,493 and are included in operating expenses.
 
 The purchase price has been allocated on the basis of the estimated fair value of the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed. The estimated fair value of the assets, net amounted to $82,097. As the purchase price was less than the fair value of net assets, the Company recognized a gross gain on the acquisition of $19,467.
 
 Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes approximately $10,078 net positive effect from the acquisition, comprised of (i) approximately $19,467 gross gain from the acquisition, and (ii) approximately $9,389 of related tax provisions and other expenses directly associated with this acquisition.
 
 The Company believes that the gain realized from the acquisition derived from (i) declining forecast and weakening demand for products manufactured by TJP, (ii) the fact that an acquisition of a fab as a whole is less costly than acquiring each fab component separately, (iii) limited opportunities to sell a fab while maintaining the employment level, and (iv) the natural disasters in Japan which occurred in March 2011.
 
 The allocation of fair value to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows:
 
 As of

June 3, 2011Current assets

$
25,783Property, plant, and equipment, including real estate


145,559Intangible assets


11,156Other assets


2,900Total assets as of acquisition date


185,398Current liabilities


28,317Long-term liabilities (mainly employees related termination benefits)


74,984Total liabilities as of acquisition date


103,301Net assets as of acquisition date

$
82,097
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 3 - ACQUISITION OF NISHIWAKI FAB IN JAPAN (cont.)
  The fair values set forth above are based on a valuation of TJP assets and liabilities performed by third party professional valuation experts hired by the Company to appraise the fair value of the assets in accordance with ASC 805 – “Business Combinations”.
 
 In addition, as part of said acquisition, TJP entered into a supply agreement with Micron. In accordance with this agreement, TJP will manufacture products for Micron at the Nishiwaki facility for at least three years from the acquisition date with process technologies licensed from Micron under a technology licensing agreement signed between the companies. Under the supply agreement, Micron is committed to purchase certain minimum volumes until the end of the second quarter of 2014 with a take-or-pay provision. The companies also agreed to provide each other with transition services required for the duration of the transition period of approximately two to three years from the acquisition date.
  In order to ensure continued supply of wafers to Micron, Tower and Micron also executed a credit support agreement pursuant to which Tower and TJP, are subject to certain covenants and other protections until June 3, 2013.
 
 Tower's ordinary shares issued to Micron are subject to lock-up arrangement with releases of 25% of the shares every six months ending on June 3, 2013.
 
 The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s combined revenues and net loss as if TJP had been acquired as of the beginning of 2010.  The pro forma financial information includes the accounting effects of the business combination, including adjustments to the amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property, plant and equipment.  The unaudited pro forma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had TJP been acquired as of the beginning of 2010.
  Year ended December 31,2011


2010(Pro Forma)Revenues

$
745,740


$
860,501Net loss

$
(16,153
)

$
(26,659
)
 
 NOTE 4 - OTHER RECEIVABLES
  Other receivables consist of the following:
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Government agencies

$
2,773


$
4,774Others


2,606



226$
5,379


$
5,000
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  NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES
  Inventories consist of the following:
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Raw materials

$
20,487


$
18,073Work in process


30,764



37,451Finished goods


14,319



13,500$
65,570


$
69,024
 
 Work in process and finished goods are presented net of aggregate write-downs to net realizable value of $4,194 and $5,778 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
 NOTE 6 - LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
  Long-term investments consist of the following:
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Severance pay funds (see Note 15B)

$
11,307


$
11,374Others,(see also investment in limited partnership below)


1,656



1,270$
12,963


$
12,644
 
 Investment in Limited Partnership:
 
 In December 2007, Tower together with CMT Medical Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of advanced digital X-ray imaging systems for medical diagnosis, established a limited partnership to develop and market X-ray detectors for medical applications.  Tower owns 38% of the limited partnership and accounts for the investment in the limited partnership using the equity method.
 
 NOTE 7 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
  A.
Composition:
  As of December 31,2012


2011Cost:Buildings (including facility infrastructure)

$
311,089


$
312,804Machinery and equipment


1,359,395



1,275,9071,670,484



1,588,711Accumulated depreciation:Buildings (including facility infrastructure)


(156,662
)


(139,541
)Machinery and equipment


(1,079,354
)


(950,487
)(1,236,016
)


(1,090,028
)$
434,468


$
498,683
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 NOTE 7 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (cont.)
  As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the cost of buildings, machinery and equipment was reflected net of investment grants (see B below) in the aggregate of $284,406 and $282,512 respectively.
 
 B.
Investment Grants
 
 In December 2000, the Investment Center approved an investment program in connection with Fab 2 for expansion of Tower’s plant. The approval certificate for the program entitled Tower to investment grants at a rate of 20% of qualified investments of up to $1,250,000, or aggregate grants up to $250,000. Under the terms of the program, investments in respect of Fab 2 were to have been completed by December 31, 2005, five years from the date the approval certificate was obtained. Due to the later than planned construction of Fab 2, market conditions and slower than planned ramp-up, Tower completed approximately 72% of the investments within the time frame stipulated in the approved enterprise program. Tower received an aggregate of approximately $165,000 from the Investment Center for such investments, and received in January 2012, Investment Center final approval for the investments made and reported under the program completed through December 31, 2005.
 
 In February 2011, Tower received an additional approval certificate from the Israeli Investment Center for an expansion program for investments made commencing January 1, 2006, according to which Tower may receive up to NIS 150 million (approximately $39,000) for investments in fixed assets entitled for grants. As of December 31, 2012, Tower received approximately NIS 135 million ($36,000) of such grants for eligible investments made by the Company from January 1, 2006, of which approximately NIS 10 million ($2,600) were received in 2012.
 
 Entitlement to the above grants is subject to various conditions stipulated by the  criteria set forth in the certificate of approval issued by the Israeli Investment Center, as well as by the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments - 1959 (“Investments Law”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder. In the event Tower fails to comply with such conditions, Tower may be required to repay all or a portion of the grants received plus interest and certain inflation adjustments. In order to secure fulfillment of the conditions related to the receipt of investment grants, floating liens were registered in favor of the State of Israel on substantially all of Tower’s assets.
 
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 NOTE 8 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
  Intangible assets, net consist of the following:
 
 As of December 31,Useful Life


2012


2011Facilities lease rights


1,19


$
25,739


$
27,549Technologies, patents and other rights


3.6;4;9



17,104



25,148Trade name


9



2,723



3,301Customer relationships


3.6; 15



1,995



2,264Others






375



475$
47,936


$
58,737
 
 NOTE 9 - OTHER ASSETS, NET
  Other assets, net consist of the following:
  As of December 31,2012


2011Prepaid long-term land lease, net (see Note 16C)

$
4,020


$
4,141Debenture issuance expenses, net and deferred financing charges


7,551



4,615Prepaid expenses - long-term and others


2,197



5,311$
13,768


$
14,067
 NOTE 10 - ASSET-BASED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
  In September 2008, Jazz entered into a loan and security agreement with Wachovia (currently Wells Fargo) for a three-year secured asset-based revolving credit facility in the total amount of up to $55,000 (the “Loan Agreement”).
 
 In June 2010, Jazz entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement, pursuant to which, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility was extended to September 2014, with available credit under the facility of up to $45,000.
 
 The borrowing availability varies from time to time based on the levels of Jazz’s eligible accounts receivable, eligible equipment and other terms and conditions described in the Loan Agreement. Loans under the facility bear interest at a rate equal to, at Jazz’s option, either the lender’s prime rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.0% or the LIBOR rate (as defined in the Loan Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% per annum.
 
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  NOTE 10 - ASSET-BASED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY (cont.)
  The facility is secured by the assets of Jazz. The Loan Agreement contains customary covenants and other terms, including covenants based on Jazz’s EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement), as well as customary events of default. If any event of default occurs, Wells Fargo may declare due immediately all borrowings under the facility and foreclose on the collateral. Furthermore, an event of default under the Loan Agreement would result in an increase in the interest rate on any amounts outstanding.
  Borrowing availability under the Loan Agreement as of December 31, 2012 was approximately $27,000, of which an amount of approximately $19,100 million was drawdown and $1,300 of the facility was supporting outstanding letters of credits on that date.
 
 NOTE 11 - OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Other current liabilities consist of the following:
  As of December 31,2012


2011Employees related liabilities

$
28,101


$
34,516Interest payable (primarily in relation to debentures)


3,914



16,580Other


4,225



13,558$
36,240


$
64,654
 
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 NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS
  A.
Composition:
  As of December 31, 2012Effective interest rateIn U.S. Dollar


3.06
%

$
131,055In JPY


2.92
%


13,347Total long-term loans from banks-principal amount



144,402Fair value adjustments






(24,410
)Total long-term loans from banks



119,992Current maturities



25,000$
94,992
 
 As of December 31, 2011Effective interest rate (*)In U.S. Dollar


3.1-3.4
%

$
116,355In U.S. Dollar


5.55
%


30,000Total long-term loans from banks-principal amount



146,355Fair value adjustments






(37,210
)Total long-term loans from banks



109,145Current maturities



5,300$
103,845
 
 (*)      The effective interest rate as of December 31, 2011 of loans in the amount of $30,000, takes into account the terms of the economic hedging agreements described in Note 14A.
 
 B.
Facility Agreement with Tower
 
 Introduction
 
 In January 2001, Tower entered into a credit facility agreement with two Israeli Banks (the “Israeli Banks”) to fund the establishment and equipping of Fab 2 (“Facility Agreement”). The Facility Agreement has since been amended several times, under the amended Facility Agreement, the outstanding debt as of December 31, 2012, was approximately $131,000, and the annual interest rate is the three-month USD LIBOR plus 2.75%.
 
 Under the Facility Agreement, Tower agreed to register liens in favor of the Israeli Banks on substantially all of its present and future assets.
 
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 NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (cont.)
  B.
Facility Agreement with Tower (cont.)
 
 The Facility Agreement with the Israeli Banks restricts Tower’s ability to place liens on its assets (other than existing liens in favor of the State of Israel in respect of Investment Center grants - see Note 7B), without the prior consent of the Israeli Banks. Furthermore, the Facility Agreement contains certain restrictive financial ratios and covenants.
 
 According to the Facility Agreement, satisfying the financial ratios and covenants is a material provision. The amended Facility Agreement provides that if, as a result of any default, the Israeli Banks were to accelerate Tower’s obligations, Tower would be obligated, among other matters, to immediately repay all loans made by the Israeli Banks (which as of the approval date of the financial statements amounted to approximately $131,000) plus penalties, and the Israeli Banks would be entitled to exercise the remedies available to them under the Facility Agreement, including enforcement of their liens against all of Tower’s assets.
  September 2006 Amendment
 
 In September 2006, Tower signed definitive agreements with the Israeli Banks and The Israel Corporation Ltd. (‘‘TIC”).  Pursuant to said agreements, among other things, the interest rate then applicable for the quarterly actual interest payment on the loans was decreased from three-month USD LIBOR plus 2.5% per annum to three-month USD LIBOR plus 1.1% per annum, effective from May 17, 2006. As compensation for the decreased interest and subject to adjustment, it was agreed that in 2011, the Israeli Banks would be issued a number of Tower ordinary shares equal to the decrease in the interest divided by the average closing price of Tower's ordinary shares during the fourth quarter of 2010.
 
 In February 2011, the Company issued approximately 563 thousand shares to the Israeli Banks in consideration for such decreased interest as described above.
 
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 NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (cont.)
  B.
Facility Agreement with Tower (cont.)
  2010 Definitive Agreements with the Israeli Banks
 
 During 2010, Tower signed and closed definitive agreements with the Israeli Banks. Pursuant to said agreements, it was agreed among other things that: (i) the commencement date for the repayment of the remaining principal of the Israeli Banks’ loans, then outstanding in the amount of  $161,000 was extended to  quarterly installments between September 2013 and December 2015 ;  (ii) the interest rate on the remaining principal of the Israeli Bank’s loans was set to be USD LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum; (iii) in certain circumstances stipulated in said agreements, following receipt by Tower of significant amounts of proceeds from certain sources, Tower agreed to early repayment of a certain amount of the outstanding loans; (iv)  all warrants granted to the Israeli Banks were extended to December 2015; (v) Tower agreed to pay fees to the Israeli Banks.
  2011 Letter Agreement with the Israeli Banks
 
 In February 2011, Tower entered into a letter agreement with the Israeli Banks pursuant to which the Israeli Banks gave their consent for the acquisition of Micron’s fabrication facility in Japan, as detailed in Note 3 above. In the course of this amendment, Tower and the Israeli Banks agreed that $50,000 of funds would be placed in deposits reserved until December 2011 to secure sources for the payment of its debt obligations and Tower agreed to prepay to the Israeli Banks $15,000 on account of the outstanding loans on each of March and December 2011. Following those repayments, the principal amount of Tower’s long-term loans as of December 31, 2012 is approximately $131,000, payable in quarterly installments from September 2013 through September 2015, totaling $25,000 in 2013, $80,000 in 2014 and $26,000 in 2015.
 
 Accounting for the Loans under the Facility Agreement
 
 Loans received under the Facility Agreement, as amended to date, are presented at fair value, with changes in value reflected on the statements of operations, following adoption by the Company of ASC 825-10 Fair Value Option and Tower’s election to apply the fair value option to the Facility Agreement.
 
 The effects of the 2010 definitive agreements with the Israeli Banks and 2011 letter agreement with the Israeli Banks have been included in the measurement of the fair value of the loans at the relevant periods.
 
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 NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (cont.)
  C.
GE Credit Line with TJP
  In May 2012, TJP signed a definitive credit line agreement with GE Capital to provide a three-year secured asset-based revolving credit line of up to 4 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $50,000). The borrowing availability varies based on the levels of TJP’s eligible accounts receivable, eligible equipment and real estate and other terms and conditions stipulated in the credit line agreement. Loans to be obtained under this credit line will carry an interest of the higher of TIBOR rate or LIBOR rate plus 2.6% per annum. The TJP credit line agreement contains customary covenants and other terms, as well as customary events of default. The facility is secured by a first priority security interest over the assets of TJP. The borrowing availability under the credit varies from time to time based on the levels of TJP’s eligible accounts receivable, eligible equipment and other terms and conditions set forth in the agreement and is capped at $30,000 until June 2013 and $50,000 thereafter.
 
 As of December 31, 2012, the total availability amounted to $30,000 of which an amount of approximately $13,347 was outstanding. In connection with the GE credit line agreement, Micron’s security interest over the assets of TJP was changed to a second priority security interest, subordinated to GE Capital’s first priority security interest. Additionally, Tower, TJP, Micron Technology Inc. and Micron Japan Ltd. entered into an intercreditor agreement governing the subordination and priority of claims over TJP’s assets, and the order of priority in the realization of any security interests over TJP’s assets.
 NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES
  A.
Composition by repayment schedule (carrying amount):
  Interest rate


2013


2014


2015


2016Debentures Series D


8
%

$
5,823


$
5,823


$
5,823


$
5,823Debentures Series F


7.8
%


--



--



50,954



50,954Jazz’s New Notes (as defined in G below)


8
%


--



--



74,585



--$
5,823


$
5,823


$
131,362


$
56,777
  The outstanding principal amounts of Tower debentures as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $255,879 and $177,249, respectively.
 
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 NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES (cont.)
  The outstanding principal amounts of Jazz notes as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $93,556.
 
 If on a payment date of the principal or interest on any series of the Tower debentures, there is a breach of certain covenants and conditions under the Facility Agreement, the dates for payment of interest and principal on the debentures may be postponed until such covenant or condition is satisfied.
 
 The Tower debentures and interest thereon are unsecured and subordinated to Tower’s existing and future secured indebtedness, including indebtedness to the Israeli Banks under the Facility Agreement - see Note 16A(1), and to the government of Israel - see Note 7B.
  The Jazz Loan Agreement imposes certain limitations on the ability to repay the notes and/or to incur additional indebtedness without Wells Fargo’s consent. Any default on payment of the notes at maturity would trigger a cross default under the Loan Agreement, which would permit the lenders to accelerate the obligations thereunder, potentially requiring to repay or refinance the Loan Agreement.
 The Jazz debentures and interest thereon are unsecured and subordinated to Jazz’s existing and future secured indebtedness, including indebtedness to Wells Fargo under the Loan Agreement, see Note 10.
 
 B.
2005 Convertible Debentures Series B
 
 In January 2006, Tower raised $48,169 of convertible debentures by way of a rights offering (“Series B”). The debentures accrued annual interest at a rate of 5% which was paid on the remaining outstanding debentures, together with the remaining principal, in one installment in January 2012. The outstanding principal amount of convertible debentures Series B as of December 31, 2011 was $10,291, all of which were fully paid and redeemed in January 2012.
 C.
2006 Convertible Debentures Series C
 
 In 2006, Tower raised approximately $31,219 in a public offering of convertible debentures linked to the CPI.
 
 The convertible debentures were convertible into Tower’s ordinary shares. The convertible debentures carried a zero coupon with principal payable at maturity in December 2011, at a premium of 37% over principal value, linked to the CPI.  In December 2011, the outstanding amount was fully paid and the debentures were fully redeemed.
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES (cont.)
  D.
2007 Non-Convertible Debentures Series D and Convertible Debentures Series E
 
 In the second half of 2007, Tower consummated a private placement with Israeli institutions followed by expansion in September 2007 through a public offering of long-term convertible and non-convertible debentures and warrants, in which Tower issued (i) $27,000 aggregate principal amount of long-term non-convertible debentures, repayable in six equal annual installments beginning in December 2011 and ending in December 2016, linked to the CPI and carrying an annual interest rate of 8% (“Series D”); (ii) $ 30,000 aggregate principal amount of long-term convertible-debentures payable in December 2012, linked to the CPI, carrying an annual interest of 8% (“Series E”), and (iii) warrants series 6, all of which expired in August 2011.
 In December 2012, the outstanding amount of Series E of $28,410 was fully paid and the debentures were fully redeemed.
 
 The outstanding principal amounts of Series D as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $24,475 and $29,464, respectively.
  The outstanding principal amount of Series E as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 was zero and $27,362 respectively.
 E.
2010 Convertible Debentures Series F
 
 In 2010 and 2012, Tower issued an aggregate principal amount ofapproximately $231,000  of long-term debentures (“Series F”). Series F is due in two equal installments in December 2015 and December 2016, is fully linked to the US dollar, carries an interest rate of 7.8% per annum payable semiannually, and is convertible into Tower’s ordinary shares during the period commencing September 2012 and ending December 2016, with a conversion ratio of NIS 38.21 par value of debentures into one ordinary share.
 
 The outstanding principal amount of Series F as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $231,404 and $110,132, respectively.
 
 Together with the issuance of Series F in February 2012, Tower also issued 26.6 million warrants Series 7, exercisable from March 2014 to March 2016 into 1/15 of a share of Tower at an exercise price to be determined in February 2014 according to a formula based mainly on 8% of the then prevailing Company’s share trading price.
 
 Commencing the initial issuance date of Series F in October 2010 and until September 2012, said debentures were not convertible into ordinary shares of Tower. Commencing September 2012 and until its final maturity date, Series F can be convertible into Tower’s ordinary shares, at the election of each of its holders, with a conversion ratio of 38.21 NIS par value of debentures into one ordinary share. The conversion price was calculated at a 20% premium over the average of Tower’s share price over the 15 days prior to September 18, 2012. The determination of the conversion ratio triggered the examination of whether a contingent Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") existed as of past issuance dates of these debentures. In accordance with ASC 470-20 (formerly EITF 98-5 and EITF 00-27), and specifically the guidance over "Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios", the Company concluded that a BCF existed. The BCF, in accordance with such guidance, amounted to approximately $110,000 which is classified as an increase in shareholders’ equity with a corresponding decrease by the same amount in the carrying values of Series F presented in long term liabilities. The $110,000 decrease in Series F's liability amount is considered a debt discount to be amortized over the remaining term of said debentures using the effective interest method, resulting in interest being recognized at increasing amounts as time passes with the largest effect being recognized in 2015 and 2016.
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES (cont.)
  F.
Convertible Notes Issued By Jazz in 2006
 
 In 2006, Jazz completed private placements of convertible notes. The convertible notes carried interest at a rate of 8% per annum payable semi-annually and were scheduled to mature in December 2011 (“Old Notes”). In October 2011, Jazz completed a voluntary transaction to redeem early the entire remaining outstanding amount of the Old Notes.
 
 For details regarding the exchange in July 2010 of Old Notes for New Notes, see G below.
  G.
Notes Issued By Jazz in 2010
 
 In July 2010, Jazz and Tower, entered into an exchange agreement with certain note holders (the “Participating Holders”) holding approximately $80,000 principal amount of Jazz’s Old Notes. In the exchange, the Participating Holders exchanged their Old Notes for newly-issued 8% non-convertible notes of Jazz due June 2015 (the “New Notes”) according to an exchange ratio of $1.175 face amount of New Notes for each 1.000 of Old Notes. Interest is payable semiannually.
 
 In addition, the Participating Holders received 25.3 million warrants (“Warrants J”), with an exercise price of $1.7, exercisable until June 30, 2015 to 1/15 ordinary share of Tower.
 
 The New Notes constitute unsecured obligations of Jazz, rank on parity in right of payment with all other unsecured indebtedness of Jazz, are effectively subordinated to all secured indebtedness of Jazz to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness and are not guaranteed by Tower.
 
 Jazz’s obligations under the New Notes are guaranteed by Jazz’s wholly owned domestic subsidiaries.
 
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES (cont.)
  G.
Notes Issued By Jazz in 2010 (cont.)
 
 Jazz applied the provisions of ASC 470-50 “Modifications and Extinguishments” to account for the debt exchange. Jazz first, determined that the exchange was not considered troubled debt, mainly due to the fact that no concession was given by the creditors. Basedon the provisions of ASC 470-50, Jazz determined that the exchange resulted in an extinguishment of the old debt and the issuance of a new debt.  As described above, Warrants J and New Notes were issued in exchange for the Old Notes that participated in the exchange.
 
 Jazz considered the transaction to be at arm's length (the transaction was made between willing unrelated parties) and therefore evidence of fair value. Since the new debt is not traded and no quotes are available, Jazz determined the fair value of the New Notes in a manner consistent with the manner used in the allocation of the purchase price of Jazz in September 2008 by using present value techniques. This, together with the fair value of Warrants J, were used to determine the value of the Old Notes on the date of the exchange and resulted in an expense of approximately $2,350, which has been recorded in the statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010. Since Warrants J may be settled in cash in certain instances beyond Tower’s control, the fair value of Warrants J was recorded in liabilities of the Company and the corresponding entry was part of the overall expense of the debt exchange. The fair value of Warrants J was calculated based on the Black-Scholes formula. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculation: risk–free rate based on US treasury bills of 1.79% per annum, term of the warrants of five years, Tower’s market share price immediately prior to closing date, the exercise price of the warrants and the volatility of Tower ordinary shares of approximately 50%. The fair value of Warrants J was also confirmed by independent calculation made by the investors as evidenced by the exchange agreement.
 
 As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, $93,556 in principal amount of the New Notes was outstanding.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS
  The Company makes certain disclosures with regard to financial instruments, including derivatives. These disclosures include, among other matters, the nature and terms of derivative transactions, information about significant concentrations of credit risk and the fair value of financial assets and liabilities.
 
 A.
Interest Rate Derivatives
 
 A derivative is typically defined as an instrument whose value is derived from an underlying instrument, index or rate, has a notional amount, requires no or little initial investment and can be net settled.
 
 ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” requires that all derivatives be recorded in the financial statements at their fair value at the date of the financial statements. The changes in the fair value of the derivatives are charged to the statement of operations unless designated as a hedging item in a cash flows hedge at which time changes are classified in other comprehensive income, to the extent effective.
 
 Tower, from time to time, enters into agreements to hedge variable interest rate exposure on long-term loans. Tower used interest rate collar agreements, some with knock-out and knock-in features to hedge its LIBOR-based variable debt cash flow exposure. The knock-out feature was set above the cap level and the knock-in feature was set below the floor level. The derivatives, although used as economic hedges, are not treated as hedges for accounting purposes. The changes in fair value are recorded immediately in earnings.
  As of December 31, 2011, Tower had outstanding agreements to economically hedge interest rate exposure on loans drawn down under the Facility Agreement, in the aggregate amount of $30,000, which expired in 2012. These agreements resulted in a loss of $1,396 in the year ended December 31, 2010. No material gain or loss was recorded from these agreements in the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
 The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for non-hedging purposes.
 
 B.
Exchange Rate Transactions
 
 As the functional currency of Tower is the USD and part of Tower's expenses are denominated in NIS, the Company entered into exchange rate agreements to protect against the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in foreign exchange rates on our NIS denominated expenses.
 As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $27,000 open exchange rate agreements which will expire during 2013. The profit from these transactions for the year ended December 31, 2012 was recorded in the statements of operations.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS (cont.)
  C.
Concentration of Credit Risks
 
 Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, trade receivables and government agencies receivables. The Company's cash and cash equivalents are maintained with large and reputable banks, and the composition and maturities of investments are regularly monitored by the Company. Generally, these securities may be redeemed upon demand and bear minimal risk.
 
 The Company generally does not require collateral for insurance of receivables, however, in certain circumstances, the Company obtains credit insurance or may require letters of credit. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to those amounts that were determined to be doubtful of collection. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers.
 
 The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in respect of derivative financial instruments in a manner similar to the credit risk involved in the realization or collection of other types of assets.
 
 D.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
 The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, excluding debentures and banks' loans, do not materially differ from their respective carrying amounts as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. The fair values of Tower and Jazz’s debentures, based on quoted market prices or other valuation as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, were $313,456 and $227,280, respectively, compared to carrying amounts of $199,785 and $240,720, for the above dates, respectively.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS (cont.)
  E.
Fair Value Measurements
  Valuation Techniques:
 
 In general, and where applicable, the Company uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing methodology applies to the Company’s Level 1 assets and liabilities. If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities are not available to determine fair value, then the Company uses quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. This pricing methodology applies to the Company’s Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities.
  Level 2 Measurements:
 
 Over the counter derivatives- the Company used the market approach using quotations from banks.
  Level 3 Measurements:
 
 Warrants -the Company utilized the Black Scholes Merton formula. The assumptions included in the Black-Scholes model were (i) the market price of Tower's shares, (ii) the exercise price of the warrant, (iii) risk-free interest, (iv) term available to exercise or redeem the security, and (v) the volatility of the share during the relevant term. The Company determines the volatility of its share using daily historical quotes of the share. The risk free interest rate is determined as the interest rate on governmental bonds with maturity commensurate with the term of the warrant.
  Tower's loans - For Tower’s loans from the Israeli Banks, fair value is based on the income approach using a present value technique under which the cash flows used in the technique reflect the cash stream expected to be used to satisfy the obligation over its economic life. Tower discounted expected cash flows as forecasted each quarter using the appropriate discount rate for the applicable maturity based on the expected contractual payments, by observing yields on similar traded debts.
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS (cont.)
  E.
Fair Value Measurements (cont.)
 
 Recurring Fair Value Measurements Using the Indicated Inputs:
 
 December 31, 2012


Quoted prices in active market for identical liability (Level 1)


Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)


Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Tower’s loans (including current maturities)(*)

$
106,645


$
--


$
--


$
106,645Derivatives


(884
)


--



(884
)Warrants


295



--







295$
106,056


$
--


$
(884
)

$
106,940
 
 (*) Includes only loans under Tower's Facility Agreement with the Israeli Banks.
 
 Liabilities measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
 Tower’s loans (including current maturities)


WarrantsAs of January 1, 2012 - at fair value

$
93,845


$
2,268Total losses (gains)  unrealized in earnings


12,800



(1,973
)As of December 31, 2012 - at fair value

$
106,645


$
295Unrealized losses (gains)  recognized in earnings from liabilities held at period end

$
12,800


$
(1,973
)
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS (cont.)
  E.
Fair Value Measurements (cont.)
 
 Recurring Fair Value Measurements Using the Indicated Inputs:
 
 December 31, 2011


Quoted prices in active market for identical liability (Level 1)


Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)


Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Convertible debentures Series E

$
27,157


$
27,157


$
--


$
--Tower’s loans (including current maturities)(*)


93,845



--



--



93,845Derivatives


458



--



458



--Warrants and previously bifurcated conversion option


2,268



--



--



2,268$
123,728


$
27,157


$
458


$
96,113
  (*) Includes only loans under Tower's Facility Agreement with the Israeli Banks.
 Liabilities measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
 Tower’s loans (including current maturities)


Warrants and previously bifurcated conversion optionAs of January 1, 2011 - at fair value

$
119,882


$
20,892Settlement of an embedded derivative in shares


(12,087
)


--Warrants exercise


--



(521
)Loan repayment


(30,000
)


--Total losses (gains)  unrealized in earnings


16,050



(18,103
)As of December 31, 2011 - at fair value

$
93,845


$
2,268Unrealized losses (gains)  recognized in earnings from liabilities held at period end

$
16,050


$
(18,103
)
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES
  A.
Employee Termination Benefits
 
 Israeli law, labor agreements and corporate policy determine the obligations of Tower to make severance payments to dismissed employees and to employees leaving employment under certain circumstances. Generally, the liability for severance pay benefits, as determined by Israeli law, is based upon length of service and the employee’s monthly salary. This liability is primarily covered by regular deposits made each month by Tower into recognized severance and pension funds and by insurance policies maintained by Tower, based on the employee’s salary for the relevant month. The amounts so funded and the liability are reflected separately on the balance sheets in long-term investments and long-term employee related liabilities in the amounts of $11,307 and $12,621, respectively. Commencing January 1, 2005, Tower implemented a labor agreement with regard to most of its employees, according to which monthly deposits into recognized severance and pension funds or insurance policies release it from any additional severance obligation to its employees and, therefore, Tower incurs no liability or asset, since that date. Any net severance pay amount as of such date will be released on the employee’s termination date. Payments relating to Israeli employee termination benefits were approximately $3,450, $4,641 and $3,437 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 Labor agreements pertaining to the employees of TJP determine the obligation of TJP to make payments to employees upon retirement or upon termination. The liability for termination benefits, as determined by said agreements is based upon length of service and the employee’s monthly salary multiplied by a certain ratio. In case of resignation, the employee is entitled to 50% of the termination benefits. TJP does not cover the termination liability through deposits to benefit funds and the entire liability as of December 31, 2012, in the amount of $57,408, is reflected in the balance sheets as long-term employee related liabilities. Payments relating to employee termination benefits were approximately $18,231  for 2012 (including reorganization costs) and $453 for  2011.
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans
 
 The following information provided recognizes the changes in 2012, 2011 and 2010 periodic expenses and benefit obligations due to the bargaining agreement effective December 19, 2009 entered into by Jazz with its collective bargaining unit employees.
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
  Postretirement Medical Plan
 
 The components of the net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for postretirement medical plan expense are as follows:
 
  
 Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Net periodic benefit costService cost

$
146


$
193


$
177Interest cost


399



573



512Expected return on the plan’s assets


--



--



--Amortization of transition obligation (asset)


--



--



--Amortization of prior service costs


(244
)


114



--Amortization of net (gain) or loss


--



109



48Total net periodic benefit cost

$
301


$
989


$
737Other changes in plan assets and benefits obligations recognized in other comprehensive incomePrior service cost for the period

$
(3,851
)

$
(990
)

$
376Net (gain) or loss for the period


(1,355
)


(1,752
)


643Amortization of transition obligation (asset)


--



--



--Amortization of prior service costs


244



(114
)


--Amortization of net (gain) or loss


--



(109
)


(48
)Total recognized in other comprehensive income

$
(4,962
)

$
(2,965
)

$
971Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

$
(4,661
)

$
(1,976
)

$
1,708Weighted average assumptions used:Discount rate


5.20
%


5.90
%


6.30
%Expected return on plan assets


N/A



N/A



N/ARate of compensation increases


N/A



N/A



N/AAssumed health care cost trend rates:Health care cost trend rate assumed for current year(Pre-65/Post-65)


8.25%/57.00
%


10.00%/21.00
%


10.00
%Ultimate rate(Pre-65/Post-65)


5.00%/5.00
%


5.00%/5.00
%


5.00
%Year the ultimate rate is reached(Pre-65/Post-65)


2021/2019



2021/2019



2017Measurement date

December 31, 2012


December 31, 2011


December 31, 2010
 
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
  Impact of one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates as of December 31, 2012:
 Increase


DecreaseEffect on service cost and interest cost

$
93


$
(75
)Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

$
200


$
(158
)
 
 The components of the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for postretirement medical plan are as follows:
 
 Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Change in benefit obligation:Benefit obligation at beginning of period

$
7,749


$
9,811


$
8,232Service cost


146



193



177Interest cost


399



573



512Benefits paid


(93
)


(86
)


(129
)Change in plan provisions


(3,851
)


(990
)


376Actuarial loss (gain)


(1,355
)


(1,752
)


643Benefit obligation end of period

$
2,995


$
7,749


$
9,811Change in plan assets:Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period

$
--


$
--


$
--Actual return on plan assets


--



--



--Employer contribution


93



86



129Benefits paid


(93
)


(86
)


(129
)Fair value of plan assets at end of period

$
--



--



--Funded status

$
(2,995
)

$
(7,749
)

$
(9,811
)
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
 
 As of

December 31, 2012


As of

December 31, 2011


As of

December 31, 2010Amounts recognized in statement of financial position:Non-current assets

$
--


$
--


$
--Current liabilities


(132
)


(137
)


(200
)Non-current liabilities


(2,863
)


(7,612
)


(9,611
)Net amount recognized

$
(2,995
)

$
(7,749
)

$
(9,811
)Weighted average assumptions used:Discount rate


4.30
%


5.20
%


5.90
%Rate of compensation increases


N/A



N/A



N/AAssumed health care cost trend rates:Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year(Pre 65/ Post 65)


8.25%/35.00
%


8.25%/57.0
%


10.0%/21.0
%Ultimate rate (Pre 65/ Post 65)


5.00%/5.00
%


5.00%/5.00
%


5.00%/5.00
%Year the ultimate rate is reached (Pre 65/ Post 65)


2022/2022



2021/2019



2021/2019
 
 The following benefit payments are expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter:
 
 Fiscal Year

Other Benefits2013

$
1322014


1282015


1062016


1092017


1282018 - 2021

$
786
  Jazz adopted several changes to the postretirement medical plan in 2012 that cumulatively reduced obligations by approximately $3,900.  The changes in the plan will be implemented through 2015 and include the phase out of spousal coverage, introduction of an employer-paid cap, and acceleration of increases in retiree contribution rates.
  Jazz  Pension Plan
 
 Jazz has a pension plan that provides for monthly pension payments to eligible employees upon retirement. The pension benefits are based on years of service and specified benefit amounts. Jazz uses a December 31 measurement date. Jazz makes quarterly contributions in accordance with the minimum actuarially determined amounts.
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 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
 
 The components of the change in benefit obligation, the change in plan assets and funded status for Jazz’s pension plan are as follows:
 
 Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Net periodic benefit costService cost

$
--


$
--


$
106Interest cost


761



736



729Expected return on plan assets


(817
)


(810
)


(693
)Amortization of transition obligation (asset)


--



--



--Amortization of prior service costs


--



--



--Amortization of net (gain) or loss


70



--



--Total net periodic benefit cost

$
14


$
(74
)

$
142Other changes in plan assets and benefits obligations recognized in other comprehensive incomePrior service cost for the period

$
--


$
--


$
--Net (gain) or loss for the period


1,000



2,468



(85
)Amortization of transition obligation (asset)


--



--



--Amortization of prior service costs


--



--



--Amortization of net (gain) or loss


(70
)


--



--Total recognized in other comprehensive income

$
930


$
2,468


$
(85
)Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

$
944


$
2,394


$
57Weighted average assumptions used:Discount rate


5.10
%


5.70
%


6.20
%Expected return on plan assets


7.50
%


7.50
%


7.50
%Rate of compensation increases


N/A



N/A



N/A
 
 Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income in the next fiscal year ending :Transition obligation (asset)

$
--


$
--


$
--Prior service cost


--



--



--Net actuarial (gain) or loss

$
97


$
70


$
--
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
 
 The components of the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and funded status for Jazz’s pension plan are as follows:
 
 Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Change in benefit obligation:Benefit obligation at beginning of period

$
15,134


$
13,105


$
11,939Service cost


--



--



106Interest cost


761



736



729Benefits paid


(293
)


(273
)


(265
)Change in plan provisions


--



--



--Actuarial loss (gain)


1,670



1,566



596Benefit obligation end of period

$
17,272


$
15,134


$
13,105Change in plan assetsFair value of plan assets at beginning of period

$
10,842


$
10,742


$
9,253Actual return on plan assets


1,488



(92
)


1,375Employer contribution


506



465



379Benefits paid


(293
)


(273
)


(265
)Fair value of plan assets at end of period

$
12,543


$
10,842


$
10,742Funded status

$
(4,729
)

$
(4,292
)

$
(2,363
)Accumulated benefit obligation

$
(17,272
)

$
(15,134
)

$
(13,105
)Amounts recognized in statement of financial positionNon-current assets

$
--


$
--


$
--Current liabilities


--



--



--Non-current liabilities


(4,729
)


(4,292
)


(2,363
)Net amount recognized

$
(4,729
)

$
(4,292
)

$
(2,363
)Weighted average assumptions usedDiscount rate


4.30
%


5.10
%


5.70
%Expected return on plan assets


7.50
%


7.50
%


7.50
%Rate of compensation increases


N/A



N/A



N/A
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (cont.)
  B.
Jazz Employee Benefit Plans (cont.)
 
 The following benefit payments are expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter:
 
 Fiscal Year

Other Benefits2013

$
4842014


5672015


6272016


6832017


7402018– 2021

$
4,480
  Jazz has estimated the expected return on assets of the plan of 7.5% based on assumptions derived from, among other things, the historical return on assets of the plan, the current and expected investment allocation of assets held by the plan and the current and expected future rates of return in the debt and equity markets for investments held by the plan. The obligations under the plan could differ from the obligation currently recorded if Jazz’s estimates are not consistent with actual investment performance.
 
 Jazz’s pension plan weighted average asset allocations on December 31, 2012 by asset category are as follows:
 
 Asset Category:

December 31, 2012


Target allocation 2013Equity securities


79
%


65%-75
%Debt securities


21
%


25%-35
%Real estate


0
%


0
%Other


0
%


0
%Total


100
%


100
%
 
 Jazz’s primary policy goals regarding the plan’s assets are cost-effective diversification of plan assets, competitive returns on investment, and preservation of capital. Plan assets are currently invested in mutual funds with various debt and equity investment objectives. The target asset allocation for the plan assets is 25-35% debt, or fixed income securities, and 65-75% equity securities. Individual funds are evaluated periodically based on comparisons to benchmark indices and peer group funds and necessary investment decisions are made by Jazz in accordance with the policy goals.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  A.
Commitments and Contingencies Relating to Fab 2
 
 (1)
Facility Agreement
 
 Liens
 
 The Company has liens on its assets. For Liens regarding Tower's Facility Agreement, see Note 12B, for liens relating to Jazz Loan Agreement, see Note 10 and for TJP GE credit line see Note 12C.
  Offer by the Israeli Banks
 
 If one or more certain bankruptcy related events occur, the Israeli Banks are entitled to bring a firm offer made by a potential investor to purchase Tower’s ordinary shares (“the Offer”) at a price provided in the Offer. In such case, Tower shall be required thereafter to procure a rights offering to invest up to 60% of the amount of the Offer on the same terms. If the Offer is conditioned on the offeror purchasing a majority of Tower’s outstanding share capital, the rights offering will be limited to allow for this, unless TIC and the principal shareholders existing at the time that Tower entered into the Facility Agreement with the Israeli Banks (Sandisk Corporation, Macronix International Co. Ltd., and Alliance Semiconductor Corporation) agree to exercise in a rights offering rights applicable to their shareholdings and agree to purchase in a private placement enough shares to ensure that the full amount of the Offer is invested.
 
 For further details in regard to the Facility Agreement, see Note 12B.
 
 For interest rate derivatives agreements in connection with the loans under the Facility Agreement, see Note 14.
 
 (2)
Approved Enterprise Status
 
 For details regarding Approved Enterprise Status relating to Fab 2, see Note 7B.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont.)
 
 B.
License Agreements
 
 The Company enters into intellectual property and licensing agreements with third parties from time to time. The effect of each of them on the Company’s total assets and results of operations is immaterial. Certain of these agreements call for royalties to be paid by the Company to these third parties.
 
 For the license agreement between TJP and Micron see Note 3.
 
 C.
Leases
 
 Tower’s administrative offices, Fab 1 and Fab 2 manufacturing operations are located in a building complex situated in an industrial park in Migdal Ha’emek, in the northern part of Israel. The premises where the administrative offices and Fab 1 are located, are under a long-term lease from the ILA, which expires in 2032. Tower has no obligation for lease payments related to this lease through the year 2032. Tower entered into a long-term lease agreement with the ILA relating to Fab 2 for a period ending in 2049. The lease payments through 2049 relating to this lease have been paid in advance and are expensed through the operational lease period.
 
 Tower occupies certain other premises under various operating leases. The obligations under such leases were not material as of December 31, 2012.
 
 Since 2002, Jazz has leased its fabrication facilities, land and headquarters from Conexant under non-cancelable operating leases through 2017. In December 2010, Conexant sold Jazz’s fabrication facilities, land and headquarters. In connection with the sale, Jazz negotiated amendments to its operating leases that confirm Jazz’s ability to remain in the fabrication facilities through 2017 and Jazz’s unilateral options to extend the terms of each of these leases for two consecutive five-year periods.  Under the lease amendments, the landlord may terminate the lease for Jazz’s headquarters building, no earlier than January 2014. The landlord has notified Jazz in the end of 2012 that it is exercising its right to terminate the lease for Jazz's headquarters building, effective January 1, 2014. The landlord does not have a corresponding right to terminate the lease for Jazz’s fabrication facility.
 
 Aggregate rental expense under operating leases, including amounts paid to Conexant and the current owner, was approximately $2,400 for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
  Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating building lease are as follows:
  2013
2014
2015
2016
Thereafter
TotalOperating leases
$     2,237
$     1,833
$     1,833
$     1,833
$        357
$     8,093
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont.)
  D.
Other Principal Agreements
 
 The Company, from time to time in the ordinary course of business, enters into long-term agreements with various entities for the joint development of products and processes utilizing technologies owned separately by either the other entity or the Company, or owned jointly by both parties, as applicable.
 
 (1)
Siliconix
 
 In 2004, Tower and Siliconix incorporated (“Siliconix”), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc., entered into a definitive long-term foundry agreement for semiconductor manufacturing. During recent years, the parties amended the agreement several times to revise the terms of the purchase of wafers and transfer additional product platforms to Tower for the manufacturing of new products.
  (2)
An agreement with an Asian entity
 
 In November 2009, Tower entered into a definitive agreement with an Asian entity for the capacity ramp-up and upgrade of the entity’s current installed and commissioned eight inch refurbished wafer fabrication facility with 0.18 micron Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology.  Said facility has 0.25 micron and lower geometries.
 
 Under said agreement, Tower provides, on a turn-key basis, technical consultation, know-how, training and turn-key manufacturing solutions, including arranging for the required manufacturing and the transfer of certain equipment required for the fab ramp-up and upgrade. The project is divided into several phases of implementation:  (i) supply of documents of the offered 0.18 micron CMOS technology; (ii) project planning; (iii) supply process equipment; (iv) installation and acceptance of process equipment; (v) process set-up and integration; and (vi) technology qualification and production. The total agreement value is approximately $130,000, of which approximately $118,000 was paid as of December 31, 2012.
  Payments are based on performance of milestones derived from the phases above and delivery of the deliverables. As of December 31, 2012 the Company substantially completed the project. The following are the major payment milestones: shipment of process equipment; delivery of process flow document of the 0.18 micron technology; delivery of detailed working plans; design of clean room; delivery of process equipment; training and integration; and performance of qualification tests and analyses.
 
 For revenue recognition policy for said agreement, see Note 2K. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, Tower recorded approximately $15,400, $36,200 and $68,100  revenues respectively relating to said agreement.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont.)
  E.
Environmental Affairs
 
 The Company’s operations are subject to a variety of laws and state and governmental regulations relating to the use, discharge and disposal of toxic or otherwise hazardous materials used in the production processes. Operating permits and licenses are required for the operation of the Company’s facilities and these permits and licenses are subject to revocation, modification and renewal. Government authorities have the power to enforce compliance with these regulations, permits and licenses. As of the approval date of the financial statements, the Company is not aware of any noncompliance with the terms of said permits and licenses.
 
 F.
In connection with Jazz’s aerospace and defense business, its facility security clearance and trusted foundry status, Tower and Jazz are working with the Defense Security Service of the United States Department of Defense (“DSS”) to develop an appropriate structure to mitigate any concern of foreign ownership, control or influence over the operations of Jazz specifically relating to protection of classified information and prevention of potential unauthorized access thereto. In order to safeguard classified information, it is expected that the DSS will require adoption of a Special Security Agreement (“SSA”). The SSA may include certain security related restrictions, including restrictions on the composition of the board of directors, the separation of certain employees and operations, as well as restrictions on disclosure of classified information to Tower. The provisions contained in the SSA may also limit the synergies and other benefits realized from the merger with Jazz. There is no assurance when, if at all, an SSA will be reached.
  G.
Other Commitments
 
 Receipt of certain research and development grants from the government of Israel is subject to various conditions. In the event Tower fails to comply with such conditions, Tower may be required to repay all or a portion of the grants received. In Tower’s opinion, Tower has been in full compliance with the conditions through December 31, 2012. In regard to Investment Center grants, see Note 7B.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  Reverse Share Split
  In August 2012, Tower completed a reverse split of its ordinary shares at a ratio of 1 for 15 in order to maintain Tower’s share listing on NASDAQ.  The reverse split reduced the number of outstanding ordinary shares of Tower to approximately 22 million shares as of the date of the reverse split. Proportional adjustments were made to all of Tower’s outstanding convertible securities. All numbers of shares and other convertible securities of the Company in these financial statements reflect the effect of the reverse share split.
 A.
Description of Ordinary Shares
 
 As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, Tower had 120 million and 73.3 million authorized ordinary shares, par value NIS 15.00 each, of which approximately 22.3 and 21.2 million respectively, were issued and outstanding (net of 86.7 thousand ordinary shares held by Tower as of such dates). As of December 31, 2012, there were additional ordinary shares of
 
 Tower contingently issuable under various agreements according to their provisions, as detailed below: (i) the possible exercise of outstanding warrants to 3.5 million ordinary shares ; (ii)  the possible exercise of options granted to employees of the Company and non-employees to 4.4 million ordinary shares, see B below; (iii) the possible conversion of outstanding convertible debentures to 22.0 million ordinary shares, see Note 13 ; (iv) the possible exercise of equity equivalent capital notes to 25.8 million ordinary shares; and (v) the possible exercise of Israeli Banks' warrants to 309 thousand ordinary shares. Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to participate equally in the payment of cash dividends and bonus share (stock dividend) distributions and, in the event of the liquidation of Tower, in the distribution of assets after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote on all matters to be voted on by shareholders.
 
 B.
Share Option Plans
 
 (1)
Employee, Chief Executive Officer and Director Share Options
 
 (a)
General
 
 The Company has granted to its employees and directors options to purchase ordinary shares under several option plans adopted by the Company. The particular provisions of each plan and grant vary as to vesting period, exercise price, exercise period and other terms. Generally, the options are granted at an exercise price which equals the closing market price of the ordinary shares immediately prior to the date of grant, vest over up to a four-year period according to various vesting schedules, and are not exercisable beyond seven or ten years from the grant date.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
  (1)
Employee, Chief Executive Officer and Director Share Options (cont.)
 
 (b)
Share Incentive Plan for the Company’s Employees and CEO
 
 In July 2011, the Board approved a grant to the CEO under Tower’s 2009 Employee Share Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to purchase up to 263 thousand ordinary shares. These options are exercisable at an exercise price of $17.25, which was the closing price of Tower’s ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Market on the trading day immediately prior to the date of approval of the grant by the Board. These options vest over a three-year period as follows: 50% of the options shall vest on the second anniversary of the date of grant and an additional 50% on the third anniversary of the date of grant. The options granted are exercisable for a period of seven years from the date of grant.
 
 As of the balance sheet date, a total of approximately 1.8 million options were outstanding to the CEO under the CEO share option plans. The compensation cost of the total options granted to the CEO was determined based on the fair value on the respective grant dates and amounted to $15,212. Such amount is expensed over the vesting periods of the options. As of the balance sheet date, approximately 65.7 thousand options are available for future grants of options to the CEO.
 
 In February 2011, the Board approved a grant to the employees of the Company under the Plan to purchase up to 0.5 million ordinary shares. These options are exercisable at an exercise price of $21.30, which was the closing price of Tower’s ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Market on the trading day immediately prior to the date of approval of the grant by the Board. These options will vest over a three-year period as follows: 50% of the options shall vest on the second anniversary of the date of grant and an additional 50% on the third anniversary of the date of grant. The options granted are exercisable for a period of seven years from the date of grant.
 
 As of the balance sheet date, approximately 165.1 thousand options are available for future grants of options to Company employees.
 
 (c)
Options Granted to Directors
 
 During 2001, the Audit Committee, the Board and the shareholders approved a stock option plan pursuant to which certain of Tower's directors will be granted options to purchase up to 26,667 Tower ordinary shares (2,668 to each eligible director appointed to the Board of Directors) at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of Tower’s ordinary shares immediately prior to the date of grant. As of December 31, 2012, 6,670 options were outstanding under said plan with a weighted average exercise price of $18.60.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (1)
Employee, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Director Share Options (cont.)
 
 (c)
Options Granted to Directors(cont.)
 
 Options granted under said plan vest over a four-year period according to various vesting schedules, and generally may not be exercised beyond five years from the date they first become exercisable. So long as the Independent Directors’ option plandescribed below remains in effect, no new Independent Director (as defined in (d) below) appointed after January 2007 will be entitled to receive options under the 2001 director options plan.
 
 (d)
Independent Directors’ Option Plan
 
 In January 2007, our shareholders approved, following approval by the Audit Committee and Board, the grant to each independent director of the Company who is not affiliated with our major shareholders and is not an employee of the Company (“Independent Director”) initial options to purchase Tower’s ordinary shares that equal 10,000 less the number of unvested options to purchase Tower’s ordinary shares held by such Independent Director as of the date of shareholders’ approval. The initial options vest over 3 years: one third will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, and thereafter, the remaining two thirds pro-rata on a monthly basis over the remaining two years until fully vested. Each new Independent Director appointed will be granted 10,000 options to purchase Tower’s ordinary shares with the same vesting terms as the initial grants, at an exercise price equal to the closing price of Tower’s ordinary shares on NASDAQ on the trading day immediately prior to the relevant date of appointment.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (1)
Employee, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Director Share Options (cont.)
 
 (d)
Independent Directors Option Plan (cont.)
 
 Upon each third anniversary of a previous grant of options to an Independent Director, each such Independent Director shall be granted an additional 10,000 options to purchase Tower’s ordinary shares, which will vest over 3 years on a monthly basis until fully vested. The exercise price of each such option shall be the closing price of Tower’s ordinary shares on the NASDAQ on the trading day immediately prior to the relevant grant date. Subject to certain conditions, the options that have vested shall be exercisable by an Independent Director for a period of ten years following the date on which the relevant options as the case may be, first vested.
 
 In August 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved a one-time grant to each Independent Director of 5,000 options, after the same was approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors. Said options vest over 3 years on a monthly basis until fully vested. The exercise price per option is $12.00 per share, which is the closing price of the Company’s ordinary shares on the NASDAQ on the trading day immediately prior to the date of shareholders’ approval.
 
 As of December 31, 2012, 123.7 thousand options were outstanding under the Independent Directors’ plan with a weighted average exercise price of $11.53.
 
 The compensation cost of the total options outstanding to the directors and to Independent Directors under the plans described in (c) and (d) above was determined based on the fair value on the respective grant dates and amounted to $ 790. Such amount is expensed over the vesting periods of the options.
 
 A summary of the status of all employee and director share option plans as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, as well as changes during each of the years then ended, is presented below.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17  -           SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (2)
Summary of the Status of all the Company’s Employee and Director Share Options
 
 2012


2011


2010Number

of share options


Weighted average exercise price


Number

of share options


Weighted average exercise price


Number

of share options


Weighted average exercise priceOutstanding as of beginning of year


4,483,793


$
14.97



3,946,484


$
14.82



4,101,637


$
14.80Granted


30,336



12.64



787,717



19.29



67,600



21.21Exercised


125,260



4.36



87,887



5.70



95,079



11.82Terminated


411



63.57



14,738



168.97



980



325.77Forfeited


36,971



20.23



147,783



24.19



126,694



17.24Outstanding as of end of year


4,351,487



15.21



4,483,793



14.97



3,946,484



14.82Options exercisable as of end of year


3,553,662


$
14.28



2,678,946


$
17.23



1,866,862


$
24.92
 
 
 (3)
Summary of Information about Employee Share Options Outstanding
 
 The following table summarizes information about employee share options outstanding as of December 31, 2012:
  Outstanding as of

December 31, 2012


Exercisable as of

December 31, 2012Range of exercise

Prices


Number outstanding


Weighted average remaining contractual life

(in years)


Weighted average exercise price


Number exercisable


Weighted average exercise price$
2.70-$4.35



1,668,344



3.75


$
4.33



1,668,344


$
4.334.80-10.35



72,152



5.77



8.23



67,149



8.1810.65-15.90



251,474



6.20



14.43



201,865



14.9317.25-21.60



804,468



5.11



19.80



85,188



20.0221.75



466,102



3.42



21.75



460,319



21.7522.50-23.85



609,138



3.20



23.08



595,988



23.0724.00-29.40



329,126



4.03



26.82



324,126



26.8730.30-75.00



150,683



3.50


$
38.27



150,683


$
38.274,351,487











3,553,662
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17  -           SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (3)
Summary of Information about Employee Share Options Outstanding (cont.)
 
 Year Ended December 31,2012


2011


2010The intrinsic value of options exercised

$
927


$
845


$
1,103The original fair value of options  exercised

$
819


$
512


$
433
 
 The table below summarizes key information for the option plans as of December 31, 2012:
  Number of Shares Reserved for Grant


Number of Shares Outstanding


Number of Shares Available for GrantCEO plans


1,886,193



1,820,495



65,698Company’s employees plans


1,799,084



1,633,988



165,096Independent Directors’ plan


133,334



123,667



9,667Directors plan


16,247



6,670



9,577Chairman plan


766,667



766,667Total


4,601,525



4,351,487



250,038
 
 Stock-based compensation expense was recognized in the following line items in the statement of operations as follows:
 
 Year Ended December 31,2012


2011


2010Component of income (loss) before provision for income taxes:Cost of revenue

$
902


$
1,120


$
731Research and development, net


714



850



692Selling, general and administrative


4,121



6,137



4,990Stock-based compensation expense

$
5,737


$
8,107


$
6,413
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 NOTE 17  -           SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (4)
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value of Options Granted to Employees
 
 The weighted average grant-date fair value of the options granted during 2012, 2011 and 2010 to employees and directors amounted to $ 6.00, $8.70 and $10.95 per option, respectively. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model. The Company estimated the fair value, utilizing the following assumptions for the years 2012, 2011 and 2010 (all in weighted averages):
 
 2012


2011


2010Risk-free interest rate


0.65%-1.04%



0.94%-2.3%



1.14%-3.64%Expected life of options

4.75 years


4.75 years


7 yearsExpected annual volatility


51.76%-55.04%



49.42%-54.45%



50.97%-68.60%Expected dividend yield

None


None


None
 
 Risk free interest rate – is based on yield curve rates published by the US Department of Treasury.
 
 Expected life of options – is based upon historical experience and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.
 
 Expected annual volatility – is based on the volatility of the Company’s ordinary share prior to the options award for the term identical to expected life.
 
 (5)
Non-Employee Warrants – Israeli Banks Warrants
 
 As of December 31, 2012, 309.4 thousand Israeli Banks’ warrants to purchase ordinary shares of Tower were outstanding and exercisable, at a weighted average exercise price of $37.40 per share. All of the warrants are exercisable until December 2015.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17  -           SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  B.
Share Option Plans (cont.)
 
 (5)
Non-Employee Warrants – Israeli Banks Warrants (cont.)
 
 In 2010, as part of the definitive agreements with the Israeli Banks, their warrants were extended to December 2015. The cost of the extension was determined based on the difference in fair value of the warrants prior to and following the extension and amounted to a total of $2,478.
 
 In lieu of paying the exercise price in cash, the Israeli Banks are entitled to exercise their warrants on a “cashless” basis, i.e. by forfeiting part of the warrants in exchange for ordinary shares equal to the aggregate fair market value of the ordinary shares underlying the warrants forfeited less the aggregate exercise price.
 
 C.
Equity-Equivalent Capital Notes
 
 All issued equity equivalent capital notes have no voting rights, no maturity date, no dividend rights, are not tradable, are not registered, do not carry interest, are not linked to any index and are not redeemable.
 
 In May 2012, Tower filed a registration statement on Form F-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to register approximately 5.7 million ordinary shares underlying equity equivalent convertible capital notes held by the Israeli Banks. The registration statement on Form F-3 was declared effective by the SEC in July 2012. As of the date of the approval of the financial statements, the Israeli Banks had converted a portion of their capital notes into approximately 1.9 million ordinary shares of Tower.
 The equity equivalent capital notes are classified in shareholders’ equity.
 
 D.
Treasury Stock
 
 During 1999 and 1998, the Company funded the purchase by a trustee of an aggregate of 86,667 of Tower’s ordinary shares. These shares are classified as treasury shares.
 
 E.
Dividend Restriction
 
 According to the Facility Agreement, as amended to date, Tower undertook not to distribute any dividends prior to the date that all amounts payable under the Facility Agreement have been paid in full.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 17  -           SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (cont.)
  F.
Private Placement in the US - March 2007
 
 In March 2007, Tower issued warrants to purchase approximately 626.8 thousand ordinary shares exercisable until March 2012 at an exercise price of $30.6 (“Series I Warrants”). This exercise price was subject to an adjustment mechanism under certain limited circumstances during a five year period. Under such circumstances, the exercise price was adjusted during 2009 to be $11.1. As of March 31, 2012, all Series I warrants were fully exercised.
 
 Following the adoption of EITF 07-5 as codified in ASC 815-40, on January 1, 2009, Series I Warrants were classified from equity to liabilities. As Series I Warrants were carried at fair value, the changes in fair value reflect also changes, if any, on the exercise price.  Series I Warrants continued to be carried at fair value due to potential exercise price adjustment through its expiration date on March 2012.
 
 G.
Definitive Agreement with Yorkville
 
 In August 2009, Tower entered into a definitive agreement with YA Global Master SPV Ltd. (“Yorkville”), according to which Yorkville committed to invest in Tower, upon Tower’s request, up to $25,000 over a period of 24 months by way of a stand-by equity-line, in consideration for ordinary shares of Tower to be issued at a 3% discount on the market price of the ordinary shares as determined in accordance with said agreement. This agreement, was extended a few times to increase the maximum amount which Yorkville is committed to invest at Tower’s request, to an aggregate of $95,000 and to reduce the discount on market price at which the shares are issued to 2%. During the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, Yorkville invested in Tower an aggregate total of $88,000 and no such investments were made in 2012, in which the contract has expired.
  No warrants or any debt or derivative instruments were issued by Tower under Yorkville agreement.
 
 H.
Securities Issuance Pursuant to the Acquisition of TJP
 
 For ordinary shares issued as part of the Acquisition of TJP, see Note 3.
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 18  -           INFORMATION ON GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
  A.
Revenues by Geographic Area - as percentage of total sales
 
 Year ended December 31,2012


2011


2010USA


81
%


78
%


69
%India


3



7



14Asia Pacific*


10



8



8Europe*


5



5



7Israel


1



2



2Total


100
%


100
%


100
%
 
 * Represents revenues from individual countries of less than 10% each.
 
 The basis of attributing revenues from external customers to geographic area is based on the headquarters location of the customer issuing the purchase order.
 
 B.
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area - Substantially all of Tower’s long-lived assets are located in Israel, substantially all of Jazz’s long-lived assets are located in the United States and substantially all of TJP’s long-lived assets are located in Japan.
 
 Property and equipment, net - by Geographic Area
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Israel

$
217,402


$
251,506United States


87,366



96,672Japan


129,700



150,505Total

$
434,468


$
498,683
 
 C.
Major Customers - as percentage of net accounts receivable balance
 
 Accounts receivable from significant customers representing 10% or more of the net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 consist of the following customers:
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Customer 1


30
%


43
%Customer 2


12
%


2
%
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 18  -           INFORMATION ON GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS (cont.)
  D.
Major Customers - as percentage of total sales
 
 Year ended December 31,2012


2011


2010Customer A


43
%


32
%


--
%Customer B


3



7



14Customer C


1



4



16Other customers (*)


13



15



21
 
 (*)
Represents sales to three different customers accounted for between 3% and 6% of sales during 2012; to three different customers accounted for between 3% and 7% of sales during 2011 and to three different customers accounted for between 5% and 9% of sales during 2010.
  NOTE 19  -           INTEREST EXPENSES, NET AND OTHER FINANCING EXPENSES, NET
  A.
Interest Expenses, Net
 
 
 Interest expenses net, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $31,808, $27,797 and $26,406, respectively.
 
 B.
Other Financing Expenses, Net
  Other financing expenses, net consist of the following:
  Year ended December 31, 2012


Year ended December 31, 2011


Year ended December 31, 2010Amortization on debt

$
11,939


$
19,073


$
15,555Changes in fair value, (total level 3 changes in fair value  as reported in Note 14E)


10,827



(2,053
)


7,088Changes in fair value on debentures, derivatives and warrants - other than level 3 as reported in Note 14E


1,284



(5,624
)


10,420Exchange rate difference (mainly due to the effect of the NIS/USD exchange rate changes on our NIS denominated debentures)


2,707



(1,327
)


5,946Loss from notes exchange


--



--



2,350Others


826



2,436



5,160Other financing expenses, net

$
27,583


$
12,505


$
46,519
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 20  -           Other Income, Net
  As of December 31, 2010, Jazz had an investment in Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd (“HHSL”), which owns 100% of Shanghai Hua Hong NEC Electronics Company Ltd. (also known as “HHNEC”). The investment represented a minority interest of approximately 10% in HHSL.
  During 2011, Jazz sold its 10% holdings in HHSL, in an HHSL buyback transaction for a gross amount of approximately $32,000 in cash, before tax and other payments and recorded a gross gain of approximately $15,000 from this transaction which is included in the Statements of Operations in Other Income, Net for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
 NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES
  A.
Approved Enterprise Status
 
 Substantially all of Tower’s existing facilities and other capital investments have been granted approved enterprise status, as provided by the Investments Law.
 
 Pursuant to the Investments Law and the approval certificates, Tower’s income is taxed at a rate of 20% in 2012. The portion of Tower’s taxable income that is not attributable to approved enterprise status is taxed at a rate of 25% in 2012 (“Regular Company Tax”).
 
 The tax benefits are also conditioned upon fulfillment of the requirements stipulated by the ktav ishur as well as by the Investments Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as well as the criteria set forth in the certificates of approval. In the event of a failure by Tower to comply with these conditions, the tax benefits could be canceled, in whole or in part, and Tower would be required to refund the amount of the canceled benefits, plus interest and certain inflation adjustments. In the Company’s opinion, Tower has been in compliance with the conditions through the approval date of the financial statements. See Note 7B.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES (cont.)
 
 B.             The company’s Income Tax provision is as follows:
  Year EndedDecember 31, 2012


December 31, 2011


December 31, 2010Current tax expense:Foreign

$
(1,800
)

$
16,645


$
11,188Total current


(1,800
)


16,645



11,188Deferred tax expense:Foreign


9,126



4,717



1,642Total deferred


9,126



4,717



1,642Income tax provision

$
7,326


$
21,362


$
12,830
  Year EndedDecember 31, 2012


December 31, 2011


December 31, 2010Profit (loss) before taxesDomestic

$
(83,049
)

$
(47,541
)

$
(70,068
)Foreign


20,106



50,373



40,531Total income (loss) before taxes

$
(62,943
)

$
2,832


$
(29,537
)
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES (cont.)
  C.
Components of Deferred Tax Asset/Liability
 
 The following is a summary of the components of the deferred tax benefit and liability reflected on the balance sheets as of the respective dates:
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Net deferred tax benefit – currentNet operating loss carryforwards

$
758


$
758Employees benefits and compensation


4,409



5,926Accruals, reserves and others


5,435



5,17410,602



11,858Valuation allowance


(1,346
)


(1,369
)Total net current deferred tax benefit

$
9,256


$
10,489
 
 As of December 31,2012


2011Net deferred tax benefit - long-termDeferred tax assets -Net operating loss carryforwards

$
271,631


$
256,139Employees benefits and compensation


5,756



5,699Research and development


1,879



2,707Others


664



1,684279,930



266,229Valuation allowance


(238,719
)


(222,568
)41,211



43,661Deferred tax liability - depreciation and amortization


(55,099
)


(48,721
)Intangible assets


(10,434
)


(12,785
)Debt discount


(1,203
)


(1,209
)Others


(1,279
)


(1,374
)Total net long-term deferred tax liability

$
(26,804
)

$
(20,428
)
 
 Deferred tax asset in the amounts of $9,256 and $10,489 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively are presented in other current assets.
 
 Deferred tax liability in the amounts of $26,804 and $20,428 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively are presented in deferred tax liability.
 
 The Company establishes a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, when it is unable to conclude that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will be realized. In making this determination, the Company evaluates both positive and negative evidence. Jazz's state deferred tax assets exceed the reversal of taxable temporary differences. Without other significant positive evidence, Jazz has determined that the state deferred tax assets are not more likely than not to be realized.
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES (cont.)
  C.
Components of Deferred Tax Asset/Liability (cont.)
 
 On December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets in the amounts of $240,065 and $223,937, respectively to offset the related net deferred tax assets as the Company is unable to conclude that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will be realized.
  A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
 
 Unrecognized tax benefitsBalance at January 1, 2012

$
32,377Additions for tax positions of prior year


(275
)Translation differences


(719
)Settlements


(3,969
)Balance at December 31, 2012

$
27,414
  Unrecognized tax benefitsBalance at January 1, 2011

$
14,908Additions for tax positions of current year


8,462Additions for tax positions of prior year


9,730Reductions for tax positions of prior year


(723
)Balance at December 31, 2011

$
32,377
 
 Unrecognized tax benefitsBalance at January 1, 2010

$
10,929Additions for tax positions of current year


4,937Additions for tax positions of prior year


249Reductions for tax positions of prior year


(1,207
)Balance at December 31, 2010

$
14,908
  The Company accounts for its uncertain tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties that would be assessed in relation to the settlement value of unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
  NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES (cont.)
  During 2011, Jazz completed an analysis on its ability to utilize net operating losses, under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The conclusion reached in the analysis was based on authority that did not meet recognition threshold as provided for in ASC 740. This position relates to net operating losses that were incurred prior to September 19, 2008. The $9,730 increase in the gross unrecognized tax benefit in the year ended December 31, 2011 has been recorded as a change to a prior year unrecognized tax benefit in the tabular rollforward above.
  The Company does not anticipate a significant increase or decrease in its unrecognized tax benefits within twelve months of the reporting date.
 
 D.
Effective Income Tax Rates
  The reconciliation of the statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:
  Year ended December 31,2012


2011


2010Tax  expense (benefit)computed at statutory rates

$
(15,736
)

$
680


$
(7,384
)Effect of different tax rates in different jurisdictions


7,514



10,683



7,552Tax benefits for which deferred taxes were not recorded


15,955



7,300



17,467Domestic Production Activities Deduction


--



--



(1,136
)Permanent differences and other, net


(407
)


2,699



(3,669
)Income tax provision (benefit)

$
7,326


$
21,362


$
12,830
  E.
Net Operating Loss Carry forward
 
 On December 31, 2012, Tower had net operating loss carry forwards for tax purposes of approximately one billion USD which may be carried forward for an unlimited period of time.
 
 The future utilization of Jazz’s net operating loss carry forwards to offset future taxable income is subject to an annual limitation as a result of ownership changes that have occurred.  Additional limitations could apply if ownership changes occur in the future. Jazz has had two “change in ownership” events that limit the utilization of net operating loss carry forwards. The first “change in ownership” event occurred in February 2007 upon Jazz Technologies’ acquisition of Jazz Semiconductor. The second “change in ownership” event occurred on September 19, 2008, upon Tower’s acquisition of Jazz. Jazz concluded that the net operating loss limitation for the change in ownership which occurred in September 2008 will be an annual utilization of $2,100 for the use in its tax return. On December 31,
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 21  -           INCOME TAXES (cont.)
  E.
Net Operating Loss Carry forward (cont.)
 2012, Jazz had federal net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $36,800 that will begin to expire in 2021, unless previously utilized.
  On December 31, 2012, Jazz had state net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $128,200. The state tax loss carry forwards will begin to expire in 2014, unless previously utilized.
 
 At December 31, 2012, TJP had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $7,300, which will expire in 2020.
 
 F.
Final Tax Assessments
 
 Tower possesses final tax assessments through the year 1998. In addition, the tax assessments for the years 1999-2008 are deemed final.
 
 Jazz and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions
 .
 During 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") performed an audit of Jazz's 2009 and 2010 federal income tax returns. The audit did not materially change the statements of operations. The change in the balance sheet resulted primarily in a classification of a long term liability to a current liability, which was partially paid as of December 31, 2012.
  Jazz is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2009; state and local income tax examinations before 2008; and foreign income tax examinations before 2009. However, to the extent allowed by law, the tax authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses were generated and carried forward, and make adjustments up to the amount of the net operating loss carry forward amount.
 
 TJP was established in June 2011 and does not have final assessments.
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 NOTE 22  -           RELATED PARTIES BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS
  A.
Balances
 
 The nature of the relationships involved

As of December 31,2012


2011Trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivable

$
148


$
29Long-term investment
Equity investment in a limited partnership

$
204


$
20Trade accounts payable
Trade accounts payable

$
125


$
97Debentures
Debenture Series B held by TIC including interest accrued

$
- -


$
3,303
  B.
Transactions
 
 Description of the transactions

Year Ended December 31,2012


2011


2010Sales
Sales to a limited partnership

$
431


$
268


$
200Cost of revenues
Purchase of services and goods from related parties of TIC

$
2,853


$
2,658


$
2,551Financing expenses
Interest on Debentures Series B held by TIC

$
--


$
180


$
161General and Administrative expenses
Mainly directors fees and reimbursement to directors

$
238


$
165


$
136Other expense (income), net
Equity loss (profit) in a limited partnership

$
(184
)

$
214


$
(51
)