Form 6-K

1934 Act Registration No. 1-31731

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Dated August 27, 2009

 

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

 

 

21-3 Hsinyi Road Sec. 1,

Taipei, Taiwan, 100 R.O.C.

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F      x                Form 40-F              

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes                          No      x    

(If “Yes” is marked, indicated below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable)

 

 

 


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: 2009/08/27

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ Joseph C.P. Shieh

Name:   Joseph C.P. Shieh
Title:   Senior Vice President CFO


Exhibit

 

Exhibit

 

Description

1

  Press Release to Report Operating Results for the First Half of 2009

2

  Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and Independent Auditors’ Report

3

  Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and Independent Auditors’ Report

4

  GAAP Reconciliations of Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2009


Exhibit 1

LOGO

Chunghwa Telecom Reports Operating Results

for the First Half of 2009

Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. August 27, 2009 - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) (“Chunghwa” or “the Company”), today reported its operating results for the first six months of 2009. All figures were presented on a consolidated basis and prepared in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles in the Republic of China (“ROC GAAP”).

(Comparisons, unless otherwise stated, are with the prior year period)

Financial Highlights for 1H09:

 

   

Total consolidated revenue decreased by 3.7% to NT$97.2 billion

 

   

Internet and data revenue decreased by 0.2% to NT$24.7 billion

 

   

Mobile revenue decreased by 2.9% to NT$35.2 billion; mobile VAS revenue increased by 18.5% to NT$4.1 billion

 

   

Net income totaled NT$22.3 billion, representing a decrease of 4.2%

 

   

Basic earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 4.1% to NT$2.09

Financial Highlights for 2Q09:

 

   

Total consolidated revenue decreased by 3.8% to NT$48.1 billion

 

   

Internet and data revenue remained flat at NT$12.3 billion; ADSL & FTTx revenue increased by 0.4% to NT$4.9 billion; Managed data services and other revenues increased by 11.1% to NT$1.2 billion

 

   

Mobile revenue decreased by 2.6% to NT$17.7 billion; mobile VAS revenue increased by 18.5% to NT$2.0 billion

 

   

Net income totaled NT$11.5 billion, representing a decrease of 8.3%

 

   

Basic earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 8.3% to NT$1.08

Revenues

Chunghwa’s total consolidated revenues for the first half of 2009 decreased by 3.7% year-over-year to NT$97.2 billion, of which 27.3% was from fixed-line services, 36.3% was from mobile services, 25.4% was from Internet and data services, and the remainder was mainly from handset sales from Chunghwa’s subsidiary SENAO on a consolidated basis. The primary reason for the total revenue decline was due to the deteriorating economic environment and market competition, which resulted in the reduced traffic for fixed line and mobile businesses.

 

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For the mobile business, total revenue for the first half of 2009 amounted to NT$35.2 billion, representing a decline of 2.9% year-over-year. For the first half of 2009, Chunghwa achieved some progress via increased subscriber numbers of 3.0% and enhanced VAS service revenues of 18.5% compared to the first half of 2008. However, these successes were offset by the economic downturn and the market competition

Chunghwa’s internet and data revenue decreased slightly by 0.2% year-over-year to NT$24.7 billion in the first half of 2009, mainly due to the tariff reduction for HiNet and ADSL services. As of the end of first half of 2009, Chunghwa provides FTTx to about 1,342 thousand of subscribers, compared to 782 thousand as of the end of first half of 2008.

In the first half of 2009, fixed-line revenue totaled NT$26.5 billion, decreasing 7.7% year-over-year. The local and domestic long distance revenues decreased by 5.7% to NT$16.3 billion and by 10.5% to NT$3.8 billion year-over-year, respectively, for the first half of 2009. These decreases were mainly due to the economic downturn, as well as mobile and VOIP substitution. Similarly, international long distance revenue decreased by 10.7% year-over-year to NT$6.3 billion, as a result of the overall economic downturn, VOIP substitution and market competition.

Finally, other revenue decreased by 4.0% to NT$10.7 billion in the first half of 2009 compared to same period last year, mainly due to the decrease of handset sales.

For the second quarter of 2009, total revenue was NT$48.1 billion, a 3.8% decrease from the same period last year. Of this, 27.9% was from fixed-line services, 36.8% was from mobile services and 25.5% was from Internet and data services, with the remainder primarily attributed to the consolidation of NT$2.6 billion in revenue from SENAO.

Costs and expenses

Total operating costs and expenses for first half 2009 were NT$68.1 billion, a decrease of 0.7% compared to the first half 2008. For the second quarter of 2009, total operating costs and expenses were NT$33.1 billion, a decrease of 2.9% compared to the second quarter of 2008. Both decreases of costs and expenses in the first half and the second quarter of 2009 were mainly due to the decline of Senao’s operating costs primarily resulted from Senao’s revenue decline, as well as the decrease in the parent company’s depreciation expense. However, the operating expenses in first half 2009 were NT$13.9 billion, an increase of 3.3% compared the same period 2008. The increase was mainly due to additional ERP compensation and increased G&A expenses resulted from the establishment of subsidiaries in Singapore and Japan, etc. which commenced in the second half of 2008.

 

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Income Tax

Income taxes for the first half of 2009 were NT$6.8 billion, representing a decrease of 2.1% compared to NT$7.0 billion for the first half of 2008. This was mainly due to the decrease of revenue resulting in an increase of effective tax rate.

EBITDA and Net Income

Both EBITDA and the operating profit for the first half of 2009 decreased by 8.0% to NT$47.4 billion and by 10.0% to NT$29.0 billion, respectively, primarily due to the revenue decrease. However, net income decreased only by 4.2% mainly because of a NT$2.7 billion valuation loss recognized in the first half of 2008 from the 10-year foreign currency derivative contract. EBITDA margin and the operating margin for the first half of 2009 were 48.8% and 29.9%, respectively, relatively stable compared to 51.0% for EBITDA margin and 32.0% for the operating margin in the first half of 2008.

Similarly, both EBITDA and the operating profit for second quarter of 2009 decreased by 5.2% to NT$24.1 billion and by 5.9% to NT$14.9 billion, respectively. The reasons for these declines are due to the overall revenue decrease. However, both EBITDA and operating profit margins for the second quarter of 2009 are relatively stable at 50.1% and 31.1%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of 2008. Net income decreased by 8.3% to NT$11.5 billion for the second quarter of 2009, at a relatively higher decline rate than the operating profit for the same period, mainly due to the reduced interest income generated from the lower interest rate.

Capital Expenditure (“Capex”)

The total capex for the first half of 2009 amounted to NT$10.3 billion, a 9.0% decrease compared to that of the same period in 2008. Of this capex figure, 73.2% was for wireline equipment (including fixed-line and Internet and data), 21.3% was for wireless equipment and the remainder was for other expenditures.

Cash Flow

Cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2009 decreased by 21.0% to NT$34.3 billion compared to the first half of 2008, primarily due to the revenue decline, as well as due to the NT3.2 billion income tax refund received by the parent company in the first half of 2008.

As of June 30, 2009, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled NT$83.4 billion, a decrease of 12.5% year-over-year compared to the same period last year, and the decrease was because of the cash payment from previously completed capital reduction program.

 

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Businesses Performance Highlights:

Internet and Data Services

 

 

Total HiNet subscribers decreased to 4.07 million as of June 30, 2009. ADSL subscribers decreased by 156 thousand to 2.96 million quarter-over-quarter. This decline was offset by strong growth in FTTx subscriptions, with 148 thousand net additions to around 1.34 million over the course of the second quarter of 2009, compared to 782 thousand FTTx subscribers as of June 30, 2008. By the end of June 2009, the number of ADSL and FTTx subscriptions with a service speed of greater than 8 Mbps reached 1.78 million, representing 41.4% of total broadband subscribers, which was 32.1% as the end of June 2008

 

 

Overall, the Company had 4.3 million broadband subscribers (including ADSL and FTTx subscribers) at the end of June 2009, a 0.1% decrease in the number of total broadband subscriptions compared to the same period of last year.

 

 

Internet and data revenue decreased by 0.2% year-over-year to NT$24.7 billion in the first half of 2009, mainly due to tariff reduction for HiNet and ADSL services.

Mobile Services

 

 

As of June 30, 2009, Chunghwa had 9.04 million mobile subscribers, slightly up quarter-over-quarter by 0.7% compared to 8.98million as of March 31, 2009.

 

 

Chunghwa remained the leading mobile operator in Taiwan. According to statistics published by the NCC, at the end of June 2009, the Company’s total subscriber market share (including 2G, 3G and PHS) was 34.5%, while its revenue share was 33.1%.

 

 

Chunghwa had 251 thousand net additions to its 3G subscriber base during the second quarter of 2009, recording a 6.5% rise quarter-over-quarter in the total number of 3G subscribers to 4.1 million as of June 30, 2009.

 

 

Mobile VAS revenue for the first half of 2009 was NT$4.07 billion, a 18.5% year-over-year increase, with SMS revenue up 13.4% and mobile Internet revenue up 47.6% for the same period.

Fixed-line Services

 

 

At the end of June 2009, the Company maintained its leading fixed-line market position, with fixed-line subscribers totaling 12.58 million.

Early Retirement Program

 

 

We started to offer an early-retirement program in second half of 2009. There were 240 employees participated in the program. Despite the ERP compensation of NT$300 million to be recognized in June, we will benefit from the cost savings for the rest of the year in 2009.

 

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Financial Statements

Financial statements and additional operational data can be found on the Company’s website at www.cht.com.tw/ir/filedownload.

Note Concerning Forward-looking Statements

Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements made in this press release contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of Chunghwa to be materially different from what may be implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from those statements as a result of a number of factors including, among other things: extensive regulation of telecom industry; the intensely competitive telecom industry; our relationship with our labor union; general economic and political conditions, including those related to the telecom industry; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural and human induced events and disasters, including terrorist activity, armed conflict and highly contagious diseases, such as SARS; and those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Chunghwa’s annual reports on Form F-20 filed with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the current belief of Chunghwa as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such date.

About Chunghwa Telecom

Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX 2412, NYSE: CHT) is the leading telecom service provider in Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom provides fixed-line, mobile and Internet and data services to residential and business customers in Taiwan.

 

Contact:    Fu-fu Shen      
Phone:    +886 2 2344 5488      
Email:    chtir@cht.com.tw      

 

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Exhibit 2

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

Financial Statements for the

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and

Independent Auditors’ Report


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the six months then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd., of Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. and of equity-accounted investee of SENAO of Senao Networks, Inc. The aggregate carrying values of these equity method investees were NT$661,122 thousand and NT$655,093 thousand, respectively, as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the equity in their losses and earnings were NT$21,400 thousand and NT$69,502 thousand, respectively, for the six months then ended. The financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd., of Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. and of equity-accounted investee of SENAO of Senao Networks, Inc. as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd. and of equity-accounted investee of SENAO of Senao Networks, Inc. as of and for the six months ended June 30 2008, were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for these equity method investees, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the Rules Governing the Audit of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Those rules and standards required 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 and the financial reports of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors, the financial statements referred to first paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and cash flows for the six months then ended in conformity with the Securities and Exchange Act, the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, requirements of the Business Accounting Law and Guidelines Governing Business Accounting relevant to financial accounting standards, and accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China.

 

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As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, on January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Interpretation 96-052 issued by the Accounting and Research Development Foundation of the Republic of China that requires companies to record bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors as an expense rather than an appropriation of earnings.

We have also audited the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and have expressed an modified unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

August 11, 2009

Notice to Readers

The accompanying financial statements are intended only to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdictions. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such financial statements are those generally accepted and applied in the Republic of China.

For the convenience of readers, the auditors’ report and the accompanying financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language auditors’ report and financial statements shall prevail.

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

BALANCE SHEETS

JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Par Value Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

ASSETS

           

CURRENT ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 2 and 4)

   $ 78,572,933    17    $ 91,744,722    19

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 2 and 5)

     22,423    —        135,238    —  

Available-for-sale financial assets (Notes 2 and 6)

     16,354,375    4      18,509,251    4

Held-to-maturity financial assets (Notes 2 and 7)

     670,541    —        644,935    —  

Trade notes and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,853,031 thousand in 2009 and $3,111,329 thousand in 2008 (Notes 2 and 8)

     10,300,053    2      9,815,385    2

Receivables from related parties (Note 24)

     217,058    —        468,729    —  

Other current monetary assets (Notes 2, 9 and 26)

     3,246,786    1      2,828,805    1

Inventories, net (Notes 2 and 10)

     837,141    —        645,902    —  

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 2 and 21)

     74,196    —        1,073,256    —  

Other current assets (Note 11)

     5,335,560    1      6,844,682    2
                       

Total current assets

     115,631,066    25      132,710,905    28
                       

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

           

Investments accounted for using equity method (Notes 2 and 12)

     8,482,350    2      7,376,058    2

Financial assets carried at cost (Notes 2 and 13)

     2,236,048    1      2,261,048    —  

Held-to-maturity financial assets (Notes 2 and 7)

     4,536,191    1      763,852    —  

Other monetary assets (Notes 14 and 25)

     1,000,000    —        1,000,000    —  
                       

Total long-term investments

     16,254,589    4      11,400,958    2
                       

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Notes 2, 15 and 24)

           

Cost

           

Land

     101,259,764    22      101,855,226    21

Land improvements

     1,513,208    —        1,484,013    —  

Buildings

     62,686,423    14      62,433,677    13

Computer equipment

     15,434,463    3      15,022,254    3

Telecommunications equipment

     652,387,793    143      642,086,379    135

Transportation equipment

     2,243,028    1      2,751,402    1

Miscellaneous equipment

     7,159,198    2      7,418,057    2
                       

Total cost

     842,683,877    185      833,051,008    175

Revaluation increment on land

     5,810,342    1      5,820,548    1
                       
     848,494,219    186      838,871,556    176

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     549,671,350    121      532,618,692    112
                       
     298,822,869    65      306,252,864    64

Construction in progress and advances related to acquisition of equipment

     14,212,625    3      14,370,085    3
                       

Property, plant and equipment, net

     313,035,494    68      320,622,949    67
                       

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 2)

           

3G concession

     7,111,783    2      7,860,392    2

Others

     356,524    —        299,993    —  
                       

Total intangible assets

     7,468,307    2      8,160,385    2
                       

OTHER ASSETS

           

Idle assets (Note 2)

     926,640    —        927,512    —  

Refundable deposits

     1,288,994    1      1,243,701    —  

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 2 and 21)

     1,195,223    —        1,485,073    1

Others (Note 24)

     860,916    —        652,963    —  
                       

Total other assets

     4,271,773    1      4,309,249    1
                       

TOTAL

   $ 456,661,229    100    $ 477,204,446    100
                       
     2009    2008
     Amount     %    Amount     %

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 2 and 5)

   $ —        —      $ 3,313,291      1

Trade notes and accounts payable

     5,608,657      1      6,919,396      1

Payables to related parties (Note 24)

     1,464,771      —        1,678,379      —  

Income tax payable (Notes 2 and 21)

     6,523,855      2      7,807,133      2

Accrued expenses (Notes 3 and 16)

     12,939,389      3      11,193,670      2

Dividends payable (Note 18)

     37,138,775      8      40,716,130      9

Other current liabilities (Notes 17 and 24)

     15,214,391      3      15,779,569      3
                         

Total current liabilities

     78,889,838      17      87,407,568      18
                         

DEFERRED INCOME

     2,145,289      1      1,831,946      —  
                         

RESERVE FOR LAND VALUE INCREMENTAL TAX (Note 15)

     94,986      —        94,986      —  
                         

OTHER LIABILITIES

         

Accrued pension liabilities (Notes 2 and 23)

     5,183,644      1      5,105,108      1

Customers’ deposits

     6,047,305      1      6,236,222      2

Deferred credit - profit on intercompany transactions (Note 24)

     1,485,916      1      1,117,755      —  

Others

     260,875      —        425,213      —  
                         

Total other liabilities

     12,977,740      3      12,884,298      3
                         

Total liabilities

     94,107,853      21      102,218,798      21
                         

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Notes 2, 15, 18 and 19)

         

Common stock - $10 par value;

         

Authorized: 12,000,000 thousand shares Issued: 9,696,808 thousand shares in 2009 and 9,557,777 thousand shares in 2008

     96,968,082      21      95,577,769      20
                         

Preferred stock - $10 par value

     —        —        —        —  
                         

Capital stock to be issued

     9,696,808      2      1,390,313      —  
                         

Additional paid-in capital

         

Capital surplus

     169,496,289      37      198,308,651      42

Donated capital

     13,170      —        13,170      —  

Equity in additional paid-in capital reported by equity-method investees

     3      —        1,367      —  
                         

Total additional paid-in capital

     169,509,462      37      198,323,188      42
                         

Retained earnings

         

Legal reserve

     56,987,241      12      52,859,566      11

Special reserve

     2,675,894      1      2,675,419      1

Unappropriated earnings

     22,265,116      5      19,532,657      4
                         

Total retained earnings

     81,928,251      18      75,067,642      16
                         

Other adjustments

         

Cumulative translation adjustments

     17,765      —        (12,295   —  

Unrecognized net loss of pension

     (5   —        (87   —  

Unrealized loss on financial instruments

     (1,379,866   —        (1,183,967   —  

Unrealized revaluation increment

     5,812,879      1      5,823,085      1
                         

Total other adjustments

     4,450,773      1      4,626,736      1
                         

Total stockholders’ equity

     362,553,376      79      374,985,648      79
                         

TOTAL

   $ 456,661,229      100    $ 477,204,446      100
                         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
   Amount    %    Amount    %

NET REVENUES (Note 24)

   $ 90,301,418    100    $ 93,367,447    100

OPERATING COSTS (Note 24)

     46,704,834    52      46,114,627    49
                       

GROSS PROFIT

     43,596,584    48      47,252,820    51
                       

OPERATING EXPENSES (Note 24)

           

Marketing

     11,987,497    13      12,625,911    13

General and administrative

     1,694,373    2      1,599,300    2

Research and development

     1,525,698    2      1,473,205    2
                       

Total operating expenses

     15,207,568    17      15,698,416    17
                       

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     28,389,016    31      31,554,404    34
                       

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND GAINS

           

Interest income

     324,528    1      845,778    1

Valuation gain on financial instruments, net

     146,918    —        —      —  

Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net

     123,119    —        258,169    —  

Foreign exchange gain, net

     86,098    —        —      —  

Dividends income

     2,498    —        14,664    —  

Gain on disposal of financial instruments, net

     —      —        756,241    1

Others

     285,545    —        152,504    —  
                       

Total non-operating income and gains

     968,706    1      2,027,356    2
                       

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES

           

Loss on disposal of financial instruments, net

     234,095    —        —      —  

Impairment loss on assets

     85,349    —        —      —  

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

     9,138    —        40,518    —  

Interest expense

     2,775    —        132    —  

Valuation loss on financial instruments, net

     —      —        2,734,885    3

Foreign exchange loss, net

     —      —        730,230    1

Others

     99,631    —        51,874    —  
                       

Total non-operating expenses and losses

     430,988    —        3,557,639    4
                       

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     28,926,734    32      30,024,121    32

INCOME TAX EXPENSES (Notes 2 and 21)

     6,665,332    7      6,793,608    7
                       

NET INCOME

   $ 22,261,402    25    $ 23,230,513    25
                       

 

  (Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
   Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income
   Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 22)

           

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.71    $ 2.09    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.70    $ 2.08    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)   (Concluded)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Dividend Per Share Data)

 

 

    Common Stock     Preferred
Stock
  Capi-
tal
Stock
to Be
Issued
  Addi tional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained Earnings     Other Adjustments     Total
Stock-
holders’
Equity
 
            Cumu-
lative
Trans-

lation
Adjust-

ments
    Unrecog-
nized
Net

Loss
of Pen-
sion
    Un-
realized
Gain

(Loss) on
Finan-

cial
Instru-
ments
    Un-
realized
Reva-

luation
Incre-

ment
    Treasury
Stock
   
  Shares
(Thou-

sands)
    Amount     Shares
(Thou-

sands)
  Amount       Legal
Reserve
  Special
Reserve
    Unappro-
priated
Earnings
             
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2009   9,696,808      $ 96,968,082      —     $ —     $ —     $ 179,206,270      $ 52,859,566   $ 2,675,894      $ 41,276,274      $ 29,474      $ (84   $ (2,272,242   $ 5,813,187      $ —        $ 376,556,421   
Adjustment of additional paid-in capital from revaluation of land to income upon disposal   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          (308     —          (308
Appropriation of 2008 earnings                              

Legal reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          4,127,675     —          (4,127,675     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Cash dividend - NT$3.83 per share

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (37,138,775     —          —          —          —          —          (37,138,775
Cancellation of preferred stock (Note 18)   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
Capital surplus transferred to common stock   —          —        —       —       9,696,808     (9,696,808     —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          22,261,402        —          —          —          —          —          22,261,402   
Unrealized gain on financial instruments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          7,773        —          —          7,773   
Equity adjustments in investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (6,110     —          —          —          —          —          (6,110
Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign-currency investments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          (11,709     —          —          —          —          (11,709
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments of investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          79        —          —          —          79   
Unrealized gain on financial instruments   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          884,603        —          —          884,603   
                                                                                                           
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2009   9,696,808      $ 96,968,082      —     $ —     $ 9,696,808   $ 169,509,462      $ 56,987,241   $ 2,675,894      $ 22,265,116      $ 17,765      $ (5   $ (1,379,866   $ 5,812,879      $ —        $ 362,553,376   
                                                                                                           
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2008   9,667,845      $ 96,678,451      —     $ —     $ —     $ 200,605,563      $ 48,036,210   $ 2,678,723      $ 48,317,617      $ (1,980   $ (90   $ 37,508      $ 5,823,200      $ (7,107,494   $ 395,067,708   
Adjustment of additional paid-in capital from revaluation of land to income upon disposal   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          (115     —          (115
Appropriation of 2007 earnings                              

Legal reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          4,823,356     —          (4,823,356     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Reversal of special reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       (3,304     3,304        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Cash dividend - NT$4.26 per share

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (40,716,130     —          —          —          —          —          (40,716,130

Stock dividend - NT$0.1 per share

  —          —        —       —       955,778     —          —       —          (955,778     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Employees’ bonus - cash

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (1,303,605     —          —          —          —          —          (1,303,605

Employees’ bonus - stock

  —          —        —       —       434,535     —          —       —          (434,535     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Remuneration to board of directors and supervisors

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (43,454     —          —          —          —          —          (43,454
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          23,230,513        —          —          —          —          —          23,230,513   
Unrealized loss on financial instruments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          (13,766     —          —          (13,766
Equity adjustments in investees   —          —        —       —       —       1,364        —       —          (18,846     —          —          —          —          —          (17,482
Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign-currency investments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          (10,315     —          —          —          —          (10,315
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments of investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          3        —          —          —          3   
Cancellation of treasury stock - 110,068 thousand common shares (Notes 2 and 19)   (110,068     (1,100,682   —       —       —       (2,283,739     —       —          (3,723,073     —          —          —          —          7,107,494        —     
Unrealized loss on financial instruments   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          (1,207,709     —          —          (1,207,709
                                                                                                           
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2008   9,557,777      $ 95,577,769      —     $ —     $ 1,390,313   $ 198,323,188      $ 52,859,566   $ 2,675,419      $ 19,532,657      $ (12,295   $ (87   $ (1,183,967   $ 5,823,085      $ —        $ 374,985,648   
                                                                                                           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

   $ 22,261,402      $ 23,230,513   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Provision for doubtful accounts

     263,467        335,579   

Depreciation and amortization

     18,209,208        19,134,387   

Valuation loss on inventory

     30,370        24,487   

Valuation loss (gain) on financial instruments, net

     (146,918     2,734,885   

Amortization of premium (discount) of financial assets

     7,617        (1,192

Loss (gain) on disposal of financial instruments, net

     234,095        (756,241

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

     9,138        40,518   

Impairment loss on assets

     85,349        —     

Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net

     (123,119     (258,169

Dividends received from equity investees

     393,115        —     

Deferred income taxes

     282,477        (1,185,404

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in:

    

Financial assets held for trading

     171,783        543,031   

Trade notes and accounts receivable

     (368,679     323,014   

Receivables from related parties

     125,958        (257,103

Other current monetary assets

     (1,096,489     4,780,221   

Inventories

     (400,060     768,521   

Other current assets

     (1,152,902     (3,596,776

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Trade notes and accounts payable

     (3,215,674     (3,637,407

Payables to related parties

     (710,099     71,747   

Income tax payable

     1,090,225        846,629   

Accrued expenses

     (2,741,213     (3,763,411

Other current liabilities

     347,131        1,105,918   

Deferred income

     72,992        326,796   

Accrued pension liabilities

     19,256        1,193,144   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     33,648,430        42,003,687   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets

     (6,010,000     (4,900,000

Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets

     4,490,787        2,701,761   

Acquisition of held-to-maturity financial assets

     (1,948,505     (300,000

Proceeds from disposal of held-to-maturity financial assets

     547,693        41,854   

Acquisition of financial assets carried at cost

     —          (200,000

Proceeds from disposal of financial assets carried at cost

     285,859        354,933   

Acquisition of investments accounted for using equity method

     (71,159     (3,202,809

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     (10,004,743     (11,225,747

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     1,095        1,823,900   

 

  (Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

     2009     2008  

Increase in intangible assets

   $ (55,375   $ (52,971

Increase in other assets

     (148,974     (138,629
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,913,322     (15,097,708
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Decrease in customers’ deposits

     (19,012     (48,546

Decrease in other liabilities

     (165,512     (307,498

Capital reduction

     (19,115,554     (9,557,777
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (19,300,078     (9,913,821
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     1,435,030        16,992,158   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     77,137,903        74,752,564   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 78,572,933      $ 91,744,722   
                

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    

Interest paid

   $ 36      $ 132   
                

Income tax paid

   $ 5,292,630      $ 7,133,234   
                

NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Dividends payable

   $ 37,138,775      $ 40,716,130   
                

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

   $ —        $ 1,347,059   
                

CASH AND NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Increase in property, plant and equipment

   $ 9,358,701      $ 10,559,851   

Payables to suppliers

     646,042        665,896   
                
   $ 10,004,743      $ 11,225,747   
                

 

  (Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

The acquisition of InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”) was made on January 20, 2009. The following table presents the allocation of acquisition costs of IFE to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values on the basis of the final data performed by a third-party valuation firm on May 7, 2009:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 457,990   

Receivables

     13,479   

Other current assets

     14,792   

Property, plant, and equipment

     40,221   

Identifiable intangible assets

     53,001   

Refundable deposits

     2,468   

Other assets

     2,338   

Payables

     (83,319

Income tax payable

     (246

Other current liabilities

     (153
        

Total

     500,571   

Percentage of ownership

     49.07
        
     245,630   

Goodwill

     37,870   
        

Acquisition costs of acquired subsidiary (cash prepaid for long-term investments in December 2008)

   $ 283,500   
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)   (Concluded)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

 

1. GENERAL

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“Chunghwa”) was incorporated on July 1, 1996 in the Republic of China (“ROC”) pursuant to the Article 30 of the Telecommunications Act. Chunghwa is a company limited by shares and, prior to August 2000, was wholly owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (“MOTC”). Prior to July 1, 1996, the current operations of Chunghwa were carried out under the Directorate General of Telecommunications (“DGT”). The DGT was established by the MOTC in June 1943 to take primary responsibility in the development of telecommunications infrastructure and to formulate policies related to telecommunications. On July 1, 1996, the telecom operations of the DGT were spun-off to as Chunghwa which continues to carry out the business and the DGT continues to be the industry regulator.

As the dominate telecommunications service provider of fixed-line and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) in the ROC, Chunghwa is subject to additional regulations imposed by ROC.

Effective August 12, 2005, the MOTC had completed the process of privatizing Chunghwa by reducing the government ownership to below 50% in various stages. In July 2000, Chunghwa received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) for a domestic initial public offering and its common shares were listed and traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (the “TSE”) on October 27, 2000. Certain of Chunghwa’s common shares had been sold, in connection with the foregoing privatization plan, in domestic public offerings at various dates from August 2000 to July 2003. Certain of Chunghwa’s common shares had also been sold in an international offering of securities in the form of American Depository Shares (“ADS”) on July 17, 2003 and were listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”). The MOTC sold common shares of Chunghwa by auction in the ROC on August 9, 2005 and completed the second international offering on August 10, 2005. Upon completion of the share transfers associated with these offerings on August 12, 2005, the MOTC owned less than 50% of the outstanding shares of Chunghwa and completed the privatization plan.

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had 24,425 and 24,519 employees, respectively.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements were prepared in conformity with the Securities and Exchange Act, the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, requirements of the Business Accounting Law, Guidelines Governing Business Accounting relevant to financial accounting standards, and accounting principles generally accepted in the ROC (“ROC GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make reasonable estimates and assumptions on allowances for doubtful accounts, valuation allowances on inventories, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, impairment of assets, bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors, pension plans and income tax which are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The significant accounting policies are summarized as follows:

Classification of Current and Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities

Current assets are assets expected to be converted to cash, sold or consumed within one year from balance sheet date. Current liabilities are obligations expected to be settled within one year from balance sheet date. Assets and liabilities that are not classified as current are noncurrent assets and liabilities, respectively.

 

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Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are commercial paper purchased with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Financial instruments classified as financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) include financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading and are designated as at FVTPL on initial recognition. The Company recognizes a financial asset or a financial liability when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. A financial asset is derecognized when the Company losses control of its contractual rights over the financial asset. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expired.

Financial instruments at FVTPL are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at FVTPL are recognized as expenses as incurred. Financial assets or financial liabilities at FVTPL are remeasured at fair value, subsequently with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Cash dividends received subsequently (including those received in the period of investment) are recognized as income. On derecognition of a financial asset or a financial liability, the difference between its carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable or consideration paid and payable is recognized in earnings. A regular way purchases or sales of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

Derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is classified as financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading. When the fair value is positive, the derivative is recognized as a financial asset; when the fair value is negative, the derivative is recognized as a financial liability.

Available-for-sale Financial Assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition. Changes in fair value from subsequent remeasurement are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The corresponding accumulated gains or losses are recognized in earnings when the financial asset is derecognized from the balance sheet. A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

The recognition and derecognition of available-for-sale financial assets are similar to those of financial assets at FVTPL.

Fair values are determined as follows: Listed stocks - at closing prices at the balance sheet date; open-end mutual funds - at net asset values at the balance sheet date; bonds - quoted at prices provided by the Taiwan GreTai Securities Market; and financial assets and financial liabilities without quoted prices in an active market - at values determined using valuation techniques.

Cash dividends are recognized in earnings on the ex-dividend date, except for the dividends declared before acquisition are treated as a reduction of investment cost. Stock dividends are recorded as an increase in the number of shares and do not affect investment income. The total number of shares subsequent to the increase of stock dividends is used for recalculate cost per share.

An impairment loss is recognized when there is objective evidence that the financial asset is impaired. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases, for equity securities, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed to the extent to the decrease and recorded as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity; for debt securities, the amount of the decrease is recognized in earnings, provided that the decrease is clearly attributable to an event which occurred after the impairment loss was recognized.

 

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Held-to-maturity Financial Assets

Held-to-maturity financial assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Those financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition. Gains and losses are recognized at the time of derecognition, impairment or amortization. A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

If there is objective evidence which indicates that a financial asset is impaired, a loss is recognized. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease is clearly attributable to an event which occurred after the impairment loss was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed to the extent of the decrease. The reversal may not result in a carrying amount that exceeds the amortized cost that would have been determined as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

Revenue Recognition, Account Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Revenues are recognized when they are realized or realizable and earned. Revenues are realized or realizable and earned when the Company has persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the goods have been delivered or the services have been rendered to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts agreed between the Company and the customers for goods sold in the normal course of business, net of sales discounts and volume rebates. For trade receivables due within one year from the balance sheet date, as the nominal value of the consideration to be received approximates its fair value and transactions are frequent, fair value of the consideration is not determined by discounting all future receipts using an imputed rate of interest.

Usage revenues from fixed-line services (including local, domestic long distance and international long distance), cellular services, Internet and data services, and interconnection and call transfer fees from other telecommunications companies and carriers are billed in arrears and are recognized based upon minutes of traffic processed when the services are provided in accordance with contract terms.

The costs of providing services are recognized as incurred. Incentives to third party dealers for inducing business which are payable when the end user enters into an airtime contract are recognized in marketing expenses as incurred.

Other revenues are recognized as follows: (a) one-time subscriber connection fees (on fixed-line services) are deferred and recognized over the average expected customer service periods, (b) monthly fees (on fixed-line services, wireless and Internet and data services) are accrued every month, and (c) prepaid services (fixed-line, cellular and Internet) are recognized as income based upon actual usage by customers or when the right to use those services expires.

Where the Company enters into transactions which involve both the provision of air time bundled with products such as 3G data card and handset, total consideration received from handsets in these arrangements is allocated and measured using units of accounting within the arrangement based on relative fair values limited to the amount that is not contingent upon the delivery of other items or services.

Where the Company sells products to third party cellular phone stores the Company records the direct sale of the products, typically handsets, as gross revenue when the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement and when title is passed and the products are accepted by the stores.

An allowance for doubtful receivables is provided based on a review of the collectibility of accounts receivable. The Company determines the amount of allowance for doubtful receivables by examining the aging analysis of outstanding accounts receivable.

 

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Inventories

Inventories including merchandise and work-in-process are stated at the lower of cost (weighted-average cost) or net realizable value item by item, except for those that may be appropriate to group items of similar or related inventories. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price of inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale.

Investments Accounted for Using Equity Method

Investments in companies in which the Company exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policy decisions are accounted for by the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially stated at cost and subsequently adjusted for its proportionate share in the net earnings of the investee companies. Any cash dividends received are recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the investments.

Gains or losses on sales from the Company to equity method investees wherein the Company exercises significant influence over these equity investees are deferred in proportion to the Company’s ownership percentage in the investees until such gains or losses are realized through transactions with third parties. Gains or losses on sales from the Company to equity method investees are eliminated if the Company has substantial control over these equity investees. Gains or losses on sales from equity method investees to the Company are deferred in proportion to the Company’s ownership percentages in the investees until they are realized through transactions with third parties.

Effective January 1, 2006, pursuant to the revised Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, the cost of an investment shall be analyzed and the difference between the cost of investment and the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired, representing goodwill, shall not be amortized and instead shall be tested for impairment annually. If the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the cost of investment, the excess shall be proportionately allocated as reductions to fair values of noncurrent assets except (a) financial assets other than investments accounted for using equity method, (b) assets to be disposed of by sale, (c) deferred tax assets, and (d) prepaid assets relating to pension or other postretirement benefit plans. If any excess remains after reducing the aforementioned items, the remaining excess shall be recognized as an extraordinary gain.

When the Company subscribes for additional investees shares at a percentage different from its existing ownership percentage, the resulting carrying amount of the investment in the investee differs from the amount of the Company share of the investee’s equity. The Company records such a difference as an adjustment to long-term investments with the corresponding amount charged or credited to additional paid-in capital to the extent available, with the balance charged to retained earnings.

Financial Assets Carried at Cost

Investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted price in an active market and whose fair values cannot be reliably measured such as non-publicly traded stocks are measured at their original cost. If there is objective evidence which indicates that a financial asset is impaired, a loss is recognized. A subsequent reversal of such impairment loss is not allowed.

The accounting treatment for cash dividends and stock dividends arising from financial assets carried at cost is the same as that for cash dividends and stock dividends arising from available-for-sale financial assets.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost plus a revaluation increment, if any, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss. The interest costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction of a qualifying asset are capitalized as property, plant and equipment. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

 

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When an indication of impairment is identified, any excess of the carrying amount of an asset over its recoverable amount is recognized as a loss. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment would be reversed and recognized as a gain. However, the adjusted amount may not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

An impairment loss on a revalued asset is charged to “unrealized revaluation increment” under equity to the extent available, with the balance is recognized as a loss in earnings. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment loss could be reversed and recognized as a gain, with the remaining credited to “unrealized revaluation increment”.

Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives: land improvements - 10 to 30 years; buildings - 10 to 60 years; computer equipment - 6 to 10 years; telecommunications equipment - 6 to 15 years; transportation equipment - 5 to 10 years; and miscellaneous equipment - 3 to 12 years.

Upon sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, the related cost, accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses and any unrealized revaluation increment are deducted from the corresponding accounts, and any gain or loss recorded as non-operating gains or losses in the period of sale or disposal.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets mainly include 3G Concession, computer software and patents.

The 3G Concession is valid through December 31, 2018. The 3G Concession is amortized on a straight-line basis from the date operations commence through the date the license expires. Computer software costs and patents are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 3-20 years.

The Company adopted the Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 37, “Intangible Assets.” Expenditure on research shall be expensed as incurred. Development costs are capitalized when those costs meet relative criteria and are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives. Development costs do not meet relative criteria shall be expensed as incurred.

When an indication of impairment is identified, any excess of the carrying amount of an asset over its recoverable amount is recognized as a loss. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment would be reversed and recognized as a gain. However, the adjusted amount may not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

Idle Assets

Idle assets are carried at the lower of recoverable amount or carrying amount.

Pension Costs

For defined benefit pension plans, net periodic pension benefit cost is recorded in the statement of income and includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs, amortization of pension gains (losses) and curtailment or settlement gains (losses).

 

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The Company recognizes into income, any unrecognized actuarial net gains or losses that exceed 10% of the larger of projected benefit obligations or plan assets, defined as the “corridor”. Amounts inside this 10% corridor are amortized over the average remaining service life of active plan participants. Actuarial net gains and losses occur when actual experience differs from any of the many assumptions used to value the plans. Differences between the expected and actual returns on plan assets and changes in interest rate, which affect the discount rate used to value projected plan obligations, can have a significant impact on the calculation of pension net gains and losses from year to year.

The curtailments and settlement gains (losses) resulted from the Chunghwa’s early retirement programs. Curtailment/settlement gains or losses are equal to the changes of underfunded status plus the a pro rata portion of the unrecognized prior service cost, unrecognized net gains (losses), and unrecognized transition obligations/assets, before the settlement/curtailment event multiplied by the percentage reduction in projected benefit obligation.

The projected benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement based on estimated future compensation levels.

The carrying amount of accrued pension liability should be the sum of the following amounts: (a) projected benefit obligation as of balance sheet date, (b) minus (plus) unamortized actuarial loss (gain), (c) minus unamortized prior service cost, and (d) minus the fair value of plan assets. If the amount determined by above calculation is negative, it is viewed as prepaid pension cost. The prepaid pension cost is measured at the lower of: (a) the amount determined above, and (b) the sum of the following amounts: (i) unamortized actuarial loss, (ii) unamortized prior service cost, and (iii) the present value of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.

The measurement of benefit obligations and net periodic cost (income) is based on estimates and assumptions approved by the company’s management such as compensation, age and seniority, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increases.

For employees under defined contribution pension plans, pension costs are recorded based on the actual contributions made to employees’ individual pension accounts during their service periods.

Expense Recognition

The costs of providing services are recognized as incurred. The cost includes incentives to third party dealers for inducing business which are payable when the end user enters into an airtime contract.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is recorded at cost and shown as a reduction to stockholders’ equity. Upon cancellation of treasury stock, the treasury stock account is reduced and the common stocks as well as the capital surplus are reversed on a pro rata basis. If capital surplus is not sufficient for debiting purposes, the difference is charged to retained earnings.

Income Tax

The Company applies inter-period allocations for its income tax, whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax effects of temporary differences and unused tax credits. Valuation allowances are provided to the extent, if any, that it is more likely than not that deferred income tax assets will not be realized. A deferred tax asset or liability is classified as current or noncurrent in accordance with the classification of its related asset or liability. However, if a deferred tax asset or liability does not relate to an asset or liability in the financial statements, then it is classified as either current or noncurrent based on the expected length of time before it is realized or settled.

 

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Any tax credits arising from purchases of machinery, equipment and technology, research and development expenditures, personnel training, and investments in important technology-based enterprises are recognized using the flow-through method.

Adjustments of prior years’ tax liabilities are added to or deducted from the current year’s tax provision.

Income taxes (10%) on undistributed earnings is recorded in the year of stockholders approval which is the year subsequent to the year the earnings are generated.

Foreign-currency Transactions

Foreign-currency transactions are recorded in New Taiwan dollars at the rates of exchange in effect when the transactions occur. Exchange gains or losses derived from foreign-currency transactions or monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in earnings. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are revalued at prevailing exchange rates with the resulting gains or losses recognized in earnings.

The financial statements of foreign equity investees are translated into New Taiwan dollars at the following exchange rates. Assets and liabilities - spot rates at year-end; stockholders’ equity - historical rates, income and expenses - average rates during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Hedge Accounting

A hedging relationship qualifies for hedge accounting only if, all of the following conditions are met: (a) at the inception of the hedge, there is formal documentation of the hedging relationship and the entity’s risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge; (b) the hedge is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk, consistently with the risk management strategy documented for that particular hedging relationship; (c) the effectiveness of the hedge can be reliably measured; (d) the hedge is assessed on an ongoing basis and determined actually to have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which the hedge was designated.

The gain or loss from remeasuring the hedging instrument at fair value and the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.

3. EFFECT OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

The Company adopted the newly-revised Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 10, “Accounting for Inventories,” (“SFAS No. 10”) beginning from January 1, 2009, which requires inventories to be stated at the lower of cost (weighted-average cost) or net realizable value item by item, except for those that may be appropriate to group items of similar or related inventories. The inventory-related incomes and expenses shall be classified as operating cost. The adoption of the revised SFAS No. 10 does not have significant impact on the Company’s net income and basic earnings per share (after income tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company reclassified non-operating losses of $24,487 thousand to operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

In March 2007, the ARDF issued an Interpretation 96-052 that requires companies to recognize bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors as an expense rather than an appropriation of earnings beginning from January 1, 2008. Beginning from 2009, such bonuses are classified as an operating activity for purposes of the statement of cash flows when paid.

 

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4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Cash

     

Cash on hand

   $ 89,142    $ 87,664

Bank deposits

     9,729,204      16,542,583

Negotiable certificate of deposit, annual yield rate - ranging from 0.15%-0.50% and 2.00%-4.31% for 2009 and 2008, respectively.

     48,150,000      49,449,950
             
     57,968,346      66,080,197

Cash equivalents

     

Commercial paper, annual yield rate - ranging from 0.13%-0.15% and 1.99%-2.02% for 2009 and 2008, respectively.

     20,604,587      25,664,525
             
   $ 78,572,933    $ 91,744,722
             

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, foreign deposits in bank were as follows:

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

United States of America - New York (US$2,314 thousand and US$290,917 thousand for 2009 and 2008, respectively)

   $ 75,936    $ 8,830,509

Hong Kong (US$35,377 thousand, EUR862 thousand, JPY10,016 thousand and GBP198 thousand for 2008)

     —        1,130,090
             
   $ 75,936    $ 9,960,599
             

5. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Derivatives - financial assets

     

Currency swap contracts

   $ 22,423    $ —  

Index future contracts

     —        135,238
             
   $ 22,423    $ 135,238
             

Derivatives - financial liabilities

     

Currency option contracts

   $ —      $ 3,274,607

Forward exchange contracts

     —        38,684
             
   $ —      $ 3,313,291
             

Chunghwa entered into investment management agreements with a well-known financial institutions (fund managers) to manage its investment portfolios in 2006. The investment portfolios managed by these fund managers aggregated to an original amount of US$100,000 thousand. Chunghwa terminated the investment management agreements on April 14, 2009 and asked fund managers to dispose all the investment portfolios. The fund managers had disposed all investment portfolios before June 23, 2009 and returned the proceeds to Chunghwa.

 

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Chunghwa entered into currency swap contracts, forward exchange contracts and index future contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk and variability in operating results due to fluctuations in exchange rates and stock prices. However, derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is classified as financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading.

Outstanding currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts on June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

     Currency    Maturity Period    Contract Amount
(in Thousands)

June 30, 2009

        

Currency swap contracts

   USD/NTD    2009.07    USD 85,000/NTD2,788,879

June 30, 2008

        

Forward exchange contracts - sell

   USD/NTD    2008.07-2008.09    USD 320,000
   EUR/USD    2008.08    EUR 18,105
   GBP/USD    2008.08    GBP 2,250
   JPY/USD    2008.08    JPY 523,000

The Company did not have any outstanding index future contracts on June 30, 2009.

Outstanding index future contracts on June 30, 2008 were as follows:

 

     Maturity Period    Units    Contract
Amount

(in Thousands)

June 30, 2008

        

AMSTERDAM IDX FUT

   2008.07    13    EUR 1,209

IBEX 35 INDX FUTR

   2008.07    7    EUR 897

CAC40 10 EURO FUT

   2008.07    3    EUR 141

DAX INDEX FUTURE

   2008.09    1    EUR 172

MINI S&P/MIB FUT

   2008.09    37    EUR 1,155

FTSE 100 IDX FUT

   2008.09    18    GBP 1,065

TOPIX INDEX FUTURE

   2008.09    36    JPY 504,432

S&P 500 FUTURE

   2008.09    16    USD 5,373

S&P 500 EMINI FUTURE

   2008.09    38    USD 2,549

As of June 30, 2008, the deposits paid for outstanding index future contracts were $101,374 thousand.

In September 2007, Chunghwa entered into a 10-year, foreign currency derivative contract with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (“Goldman”) and valuations are made biweekly starting from September 20, 2007 which are 260 valuation periods totally. Under the terms of the contract, if the NT dollar/US dollar exchange rate is less than NT$31.50 per US dollar at any two consecutive bi-weekly valuation dates during the valuation period starting from October 4, 2007 to September 5, 2017, Chunghwa was required to make a cash payment to Goldman. The settlement amount was determined by the difference between the applicable exchange rates and the base amount of US$4,000 thousand. Conversely, if the NT dollar/US dollar exchange rate was above NT$31.50 per US dollar using the same valuation methodology, Goldman would have a settlement obligation to Chunghwa determined using a base amount of US$2,000 thousand. Further, if the exchange rate is at or above NT$32.70 per US dollar starting from December 12, 2007 at any time, the contract will be terminated at that time. In accordance with the terms of the contract, Chunghwa deposited US$3,000 thousand with Goldman with annual yield rate of 8%. On October 21, 2008, the exchange rate was above NT$32.70 per US dollar, so the contract was terminated at that time.

 

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Net gain and loss arising from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $43,027 thousand (including realized settlement loss of $70,985 thousand and valuation gain of $114,012 thousand) and $2,104,697 thousand (including realized settlement gain of $559,140 thousand and valuation loss of $2,663,837 thousand), respectively.

6. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Open-end mutual funds

   $ 16,171,555    $ 17,483,417

Real estate investment trust fund

     182,820      236,455

Foreign listed stocks

     —        789,379
             
   $ 16,354,375    $ 18,509,251
             

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, movements of unrealized gain or loss on financial instruments mentioned above were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30  
   2009     2008  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ (2,255,905   $ 35,232   

Recognized in stockholders’ equity

     771,204        (1,396,494

Transferred to profit or loss

     113,399        188,785   
                

Balance, end of period

   $ (1,371,302   $ (1,172,477
                

Global economic and financial circumstances have significantly changed. As a result, the Company determined that the impairment losses of available-for-sale financial assets is other-than-temporary in nature, and recorded impairment losses of $85,349 thousand and nil for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Chunghwa recorded impairment losses of $1,139,105 thousand in 2008.

7. HELD-TO-MATURITY FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Corporate bonds, nominal interest rate ranging from 0.799%-4.750% and 0.799%-2.680% for 2009 and 2008, respectively; effective interest rate ranging from 0.799%-2.950% and 0.799%-2.680% for 2009 and 2008, respectively

   $ 4,388,813    $ 750,000

Financial institution bonds, nominal interest rate ranging from 1.950%-2.300% and 0.0%-4.0% for 2009 and 2008, respectively; effective interest rate ranging from 1.140%-2.900% and 2.45%-4.0% for 2009 and 2008, respectively

     796,752      599,676

Collateralized loan obligation, nominal and effective interest rate were both 2.175% for 2009 and 2008

     21,167      59,111
             
     5,206,732      1,408,787

Less: Current portion

     670,541      644,935
             
   $ 4,536,191    $ 763,852
             

 

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8. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
     2009     2008  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 2,992,143      $ 3,290,123   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     258,776        332,403   

Accounts receivable written off

     (397,888     (511,197
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 2,853,031      $ 3,111,329   
                

9. OTHER CURRENT MONETARY ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Accrued custodial receipts from other carriers

   $ 546,036    $ 641,245

Other

     2,700,750      2,187,560
             
   $ 3,246,786    $ 2,828,805
             

10. INVENTORIES, NET

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Work in process

   $ 475,672    $ 171,293

Merchandise

     361,469      474,609
             
   $ 837,141    $ 645,902
             

The operating costs related to inventories for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2,437,805 thousand, including the valuation loss on inventories of $30,370 thousand. The operating costs related to inventories for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $2,228,570 thousand, including the valuation loss on inventories of $24,487 thousand.

11. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Prepaid expenses

   $ 2,405,326    $ 3,411,415

Spare parts

     1,868,913      2,323,784

Prepaid rents

     883,735      762,115

Miscellaneous

     177,586      347,368
             
   $ 5,335,560    $ 6,844,682
             

 

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12. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING EQUITY METHOD

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership
   Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership

Listed

           

Senao International Co., Ltd. (“SENAO”)

   $ 1,192,470    29    $ 1,207,996    31
                       

Non-listed

           

Light Era Development Co., Ltd. (“LED”)

     2,952,556    100      2,995,721    100

Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd. (“CHI”)

     841,475    49      876,867    49

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd. (“CHTS”)

     782,281    100      —      —  

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd. (“CHSI”)

     712,953    100      781,034    100

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd. (“TISE”)

     495,158    40      578,926    40

CHIEF Telecom Inc. (“CHIEF”)

     433,045    69      415,145    69

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”)

     279,423    49      —      —  

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“DHT”)

     224,105    100      15,393    100

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd. (“CIYP”)

     152,699    100      101,297    100

Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. (“Viettel-CHT”)

     88,198    33      88,207    33

Skysoft Co., Ltd. (“SKYSOFT”)

     85,775    30      78,973    30

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc. (“CHTG”)

     69,024    100      77,695    100

KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd. (“KWT”)

     69,003    33      75,671    33

Spring House Entertainment Inc. (“SHE”)

     47,986    56      40,250    56

So-Net Entertainment Taiwan (“So-net”)

     44,929    30      —      —  

Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd. (“CHTJ”)

     11,270    100      —      —  

ELTA Technology Co., Ltd. (“ELTA”)

     —      —        42,883    32

New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“New Prospect”)

     —      100      —      100

Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“Prime Asia”)

     —      100      —      100
                   
     7,289,880         6,168,062   
                   
   $ 8,482,350       $ 7,376,058   
                   

On March 27, 2009, the board of directors of Chunghwa resolved to purchase 48,000 thousand common shares of Senao International Co., Ltd. (“SENAO”) through SENAO’s private placement. However Chunghwa and SENAO did not complete the required procedures within the legal payment period; therefore, Chunghwa and SENAO decided to discontinue the private placement. SENAO engages mainly in selling and maintaining mobile phone and its peripheral products.

Chunghwa established 100% shares of Light Era Development Co., Ltd. (“LED”) by prepaying $3,000,000 thousand in January 2008. LED completed its incorporation on February 12, 2008. LED engages mainly in development of property for rent and sale.

Chunghwa established Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd. (“CHTS”) in July 2008, for a purchase price of $200,000 thousand, and increased its investment in CHTS for $610,659 thousand and $579,280 thousand in July 2009 and September 2008. CHTS engages mainly in telecommunication wholesale, internet transfer services, international data, long distance call wholesales to carriers and the world satellite business. ST-1 telecommunications satellite is expected be retired in 2011; therefore, CHTS and SingTelSat Pte., Ltd. established a joint venture, ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd. (“SSVP”) in Singapore in October 2008 in order to maintain the current service. SSVP will engage in the installation and the operation of ST-2 telecommunications satellite.

 

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Chunghwa prepaid $283,500 thousand to invest in InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”) and the record date of capital increase of IFE was January 5, 2009. Chunghwa acquired 49% of ownership. Chunghwa has control over IFE by obtaining above half of seats of the board of directors of IFE on January 20, 2009, which was IFE’s stockholder’s meeting. IFE mainly engages in information system planning and maintenance, software development, and information technology consultation services.

Chunghwa invested in Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“DHT”) in September 2008 and December 2007 for a purchase price of $189,833 thousand and $11,430 thousand. DHT engages mainly in international telecommunications, IP fictitious internet and internet transfer services.

Chunghwa established Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. (“Viettel-CHT”) with Viettel Co., Ltd. in Vietnam in April 2008, by investing $91,239 thousand cash. Viettel-CHT engages mainly in IDC services.

Chunghwa invested in KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd. (“KWT”) in January 2008, for a purchase price of $71,770 thousand. KWT engages mainly in publishing books, data processing and software services.

Chunghwa increased its ownership of Spring House Entertainment Inc. (“SHE”) from 30% to 56% in January 2008, for a purchase price of $39,800 thousand, and SHE becomes a subsidiary of Chunghwa. SHE engages mainly in network services, producing digital entertainment contents and broadband visual sound terrace development.

Chunghwa participated in So-net Entertainment Taiwan’s capital increase on April 3, 2009, by investing $60,008 thousand cash, and acquired 30% of its shares. So-net Entertainment Taiwan engages mainly in online service and sale of computer hardware.

Chunghwa established Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd. (“CHTJ”), a 100% owned subsidiary in October 2008 by investing $6,140 thousand cash, and increased its investment on CHTJ by investing $11,151 thousand cash in January 2009. CHTJ engages mainly in telecommunication business, information processing and information providing service, development and sale of software and consulting services in telecommunication.

ELTA engages mainly in professional on-line and mobile value-added content aggregative services. Chunghwa sold all shares of ELTA with carrying value $51,152 thousand on July 23, 2008 for a selling price of $44,047 thousand and recognized a disposal loss of $7,105 thousand.

Chunghwa has established New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“New Prospect”) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“Prime Asia”) in March 2006, but not on operation stage yet. Both holding companies are operating as investment companies and Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.

The equity in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were based on the audited financial statements.

All accounts of Chunghwa’s subsidiaries were included in Chunghwa’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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13. FINANCIAL ASSETS CARRIED AT COST

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership
   Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership

Taipei Financial Center (“TFC”)

   $ 1,789,530    12    $ 1,789,530    12

Industrial Bank of Taiwan II Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (“IBT II”)

     200,000    17      200,000    17

Global Mobile Corp. (“GMC”)

     127,018    11      127,018    11

iD Branding Ventures (“iDBV”)

     75,000    8      75,000    8

RPTI International (“RPTI”)

     34,500    12      49,500    12

Essence Technology Solution, Inc. (“ETS”)

     10,000    9      20,000    9
                   
   $ 2,236,048       $ 2,261,048   
                   

Chunghwa invested in IBT II in January 2008, for a purchase price of 200,000 thousand. IBT II engages mainly in investment and completed its incorporation on February 13, 2008.

Chunghwa invested in GMC in December 2007, for a purchase price of $168,038 thousand for 16,796 thousand shares. GMC engages mainly in wire communication services and computer software wholesale and circuit engineering. The National Communications Commission (“NCC”) informed Chunghwa with the Communication Letter (#0974102087) on April 1, 2008 that its investment in GMC was not authorized by NCC, and notified Chunghwa on May 5, 2008 that Chunghwa should dispose of its investment in GMC no later than June 30, 2008; otherwise, NCC would fine Chunghwa according to the Telecommunication Act. In April 2008, Chunghwa disposed of a portion of its investment in GMC (4,100 thousand shares) and filed an appeal to NCC to suspend the enforcement. In July 2008, NCC resolved that according to the Administrative Penalty Act, Chunghwa could not divest of its investment in the short time period provided and that Chunghwa would not be subject to fines as noted above. In October 2008, NCC revoked the original decree about Chunghwa’s investment in GMC, therefore, Chunghwa did not dispose of its remaining holding in GMC.

After evaluating the investments in RPTI and ETS, Chunghwa determined the investment in RPTI and ETS were impaired and recognized impairment losses of $15,000 thousand and $10,000 thousand, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Chunghwa participated in TFC’s capital increase in October 2008 and prepaid $285,859 thousand. However, TFC is not expected to be able to collect enough amount of capital increase within a specific period; therefore TFC’s board of directors held a meeting on April 10, 2009 and resolved to withdraw its capital increase plan from Securities and Futures Bureau of Financial Supervisory Commission, Executive Yuan (“SFB”). TFC returned the prepayment to Chunghwa on May 8, 2009.

The above investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair values cannot be reliably measured are carried at original cost.

14. OTHER MONETARY ASSETS - NONCURRENT

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Piping Fund

   $ 1,000,000    $ 1,000,000
             

 

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As part of the government’s effort to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure, Chunghwa and other public utility companies were required by the ROC government to contribute a total of $1,000,000 thousand to a Piping Fund administered by the Taipei City Government. This fund were used to finance various telecommunications infrastructure projects.

15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Cost

     

Land

   $ 101,259,764    $ 101,855,226

Land improvements

     1,513,208      1,484,013

Buildings

     62,686,423      62,433,677

Computer equipment

     15,434,463      15,022,254

Telecommunications equipment

     652,387,793      642,086,379

Transportation equipment

     2,243,028      2,751,402

Miscellaneous equipment

     7,159,198      7,418,057
             

Total cost

     842,683,877      833,051,008

Revaluation increment on land

     5,810,342      5,820,548
             
     848,494,219      838,871,556
             

Accumulated depreciation

     

Land improvements

     923,853      871,734

Buildings

     16,805,966      15,714,076

Computer equipment

     11,742,232      11,512,642

Telecommunications equipment

     512,046,657      495,542,339

Transportation equipment

     2,056,290      2,603,643

Miscellaneous equipment

     6,096,352      6,374,258
             
     549,671,350      532,618,692
             

Construction in progress and advances related to acquisition of equipment

     14,212,625      14,370,085
             

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 313,035,494    $ 320,622,949
             

Pursuant to the related regulations, Chunghwa revalued its land owned as of April 30, 2000 based on the publicly announced values on July 1, 1999. These revaluations which have been approved by the Ministry of Auditing resulted in increases in the carrying values of property, plant and equipment of $5,986,074 thousand, liabilities for land value incremental tax of $211,182 thousand, and stockholder’s equity - other adjustments of $5,774,892 thousand.

The amendment to the Land Tax Act, relating to the article to permanently lower land value incremental tax, went effective from February 1, 2005. In accordance with the lowered tax rates, Chunghwa recomputed its land value incremental tax, and reclassified the reserve for land value incremental tax of $116,196 thousand to stockholder’s equity - other adjustments. As of June 30, 2009, the unrealized revaluation increment was decreased to $5,812,879 thousand by disposal of revaluation assets.

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $17,678,816 thousand and $18,636,189 thousand, respectively. No interest expense was capitalized for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

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16. ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Accrued salary and compensation

   $ 7,150,199    $ 7,725,061

Accrued employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

     2,322,659      757,661

Accrued franchise fees

     1,137,051      1,219,579

Other accrued expenses

     2,329,480      1,491,369
             
   $ 12,939,389    $ 11,193,670
             

17. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Advances from subscribers

   $ 5,399,428    $ 5,226,374

Amounts collected in trust for others

     2,268,896      2,580,798

Payables to constructors

     2,012,710      1,025,968

Payables to equipment suppliers

     1,247,747      1,312,458

Refundable customers’ deposits

     1,012,910      955,192

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

     —        1,347,059

Miscellaneous

     3,272,700      3,331,720
             
   $ 15,214,391    $ 15,779,569
             

18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Under Chunghwa’s Articles of Incorporation, Chunghwa’s authorized capital is $120,000,000,000 which is divided into 12,000,000,000 common shares (at $10 par value per share), among which 9,696,808,181 shares are issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009.

On March 28, 2006, the board of directors approved the issuance of the 2 preferred shares, and the MOTC purchased the 2 preferred shares at par value on April 4, 2006. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of Chunghwa, the preferred shares would be redeemed by Chunghwa three years from the date of issuance at their par value. These preferred shares expired on April 4, 2009 and were redeemed on April 6, 2009.

For the purpose of privatizing Chunghwa, the MOTC sold 1,109,750 thousand common shares of Chunghwa in an international offering of securities in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) amounting to 110,975 thousand units (one ADS represents ten common shares) on the New York Stock Exchange on July 17, 2003. Afterwards, the MOTC sold 1,350,682 thousand common shares in the form of ADS amounting to 135,068 thousand units on August 10, 2005. Subsequently, the MOTC and Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. sold 505,389 thousand and 58,959 thousand common shares of Chunghwa, respectively, in the form of ADS totally amounting to 56,435 thousand units on September 29, 2006. The MOTC and Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. have sold 3,024,780 thousand common shares in the form of ADS amounting to 302,478 thousand units. As of June 30, 2009, the outstanding ADSs were 1,154,330 thousand common shares, which equaled approximately 115,433 thousand units and represented 11.90% of Chunghwa’s total outstanding common shares.

 

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The ADS holders generally have the same rights and obligations as other common stockholders, subject to the provision of relevant laws. The exercise of such rights and obligations shall comply with the related regulations and deposit agreement, which stipulate, among other things, that ADS holders can, through deposit agents:

 

  a. Exercise their voting rights,

 

  b. Sell their ADSs, and

 

  c. Receive dividends declared and subscribe to the issuance of new shares.

Under the ROC Company Law, additional paid-in capital may only be utilized to offset deficits. For those companies having no deficits, additional paid-in capital arising from capital surplus can be used to increase capital stock and distribute to stockholders in proportion to their ownership at the ex-dividend date. Also, such amounts can only be declared as a stock dividend by Chunghwa at an amount calculated in accordance with the provisions of existing regulations. The combined amount of any portions capitalized each year may not exceed 10 percent of common stock issued. However, where a company undergoes an organizational change (such as a merger, acquisition, or reorganization) that results in the capitalization of undistributed earnings after the organizational change, the above restriction does not apply.

In addition, before distributing a dividend or making any other distribution to stockholders, Chunghwa must pay all outstanding taxes, recover any past losses and set aside a legal reserve equal to 10% of its net income, and depending on its business needs or requirements, may also set aside a special reserve. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, no less than 50% of the remaining earnings comprising remaining balance of net income, if any, plus cumulative undistributed earnings shall be distributed in the following order: (a) from 2% to 5% of distributable earnings shall be distributed to employees as employee bonus; (b) no more than 0.2% of distributable earnings shall be distributed to board of directors and supervisors as remuneration; and (c) cash dividends to be distributed shall not be less than 50% of the total amount of dividends to be distributed. If cash dividends to be distributed is less than NT$0.10 per share, such cash dividend shall be distributed in the form of common shares.

Chunghwa operates in a capital-intensive and technology-intensive industry and requires capital expenditures to sustain its competitive position in high-growth market. Thus, Chunghwa’s dividend policy takes into account future capital expenditure outlays. In this regard, a portion of the earnings may be retained to finance these capital expenditures. The remaining earnings can then be distributed as dividends if approved by the stockholders in the following year and will be recorded in the financial statements of that year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the accrual amounts for bonuses to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors is based on management estimates including past experience and probable amount to be paid in accordance with Chunghwa’s Articles of Incorporation and Implementation Guidance for the Employee’s Bonus Distribution of Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

If the initial accrual amounts of the aforementioned bonus are significantly different from the amounts proposed by the board of directors, the difference is charged to the earnings of the year making the initial estimate. Otherwise, the difference between initial accrual amounts and the amounts resoluted in the shareholders’ meeting is charged to the earnings of the following year as a result of change of accounting estimate.

Under the ROC Company Law, the appropriation for legal reserve shall be made until the accumulated reserve equals the aggregate par value of the outstanding capital stock of Chunghwa. This reserve can only be used to offset a deficit, or when reaching 50% of the aggregate par value of the outstanding capital stock of Chunghwa, up to 50% of the reserve may, at the option of Chunghwa, be declared as a stock dividend and transferred to capital.

 

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The appropriations and distributions of the 2008 and 2007 earnings of Chunghwa have been approved by the stockholders on June 19, 2009 and June 19, 2008 as follows:

 

     Appropriation and
Distribution
   Dividend Per Share
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Legal reserve

   $ 4,127,675    $ 4,823,356    $ —      $ —  

Special reserve

     475      —        —        —  

Reversal of special reserve

     —        3,304      —        —  

Cash dividends

     37,138,775      40,716,130      3.83      4.26

Stock dividends

     —        955,778      —        0.10

Employee bonus - cash

     —        1,303,605      —        —  

Employee bonus - stock

     —        434,535      —        —  

Remuneration to board of directors and supervisors

     —        43,454      —        —  

The amounts for bonuses to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors approved in the stockholders’ meeting on June 19, 2009, were $1,629,915 thousand and $38,807 thousand, respectively. The bonus to employees was all settled in cash. The aforementioned approved amounts of the bonus to employees and the remuneration to directors and supervisors were different from the accrual amounts of $1,723,921 thousand and $40,886 thousand, respectively, reflected in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2008. The differences of $94,006 thousand and $2,079 thousand, respectively, were treated as change in estimates and were adjusted against earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Information on the appropriation of Chunghwa’s 2008 earnings, employee bonus and remuneration to directors and supervisors resolved by the board of directors and approved by the stockholders is available at the Market Observation Post System website.

The stockholders, at a meeting held on June 19, 2009, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $9,696,808 thousand to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2009 capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB. The board of directors authorized the chairman of directors to decide the ex-dividend date of the aforementioned proposal and the chairman decided the ex-dividend date as August 9, 2009.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on June 19, 2009, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $9,696,808 thousand to common capital stock. The stockholders further authorized the board of directors of Chunghwa to designate the record date of capital reduction after the capital reduction plan is effectively registered with SFB.

The stockholders, at a special meeting held on August 14, 2008, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $19,115,554 thousand to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2008 capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB. The board of directors resolved the ex-dividend date of the aforementioned proposal as October 25, 2008.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on August 14, 2008, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $19,115,554 thousand to common capital stock and was effectively registered with SFB. Chunghwa designated December 30, 2008 as the record date and March 9, 2009 as the stock transfer date of capital reduction. Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by $19,115,554 thousand and a liability for the same amount of cash to be distributed to stockholders was recorded. Such cash payment to stockholders was made in March 2009.

 

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The stockholders, at a meeting held on June 15, 2007, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $9,667,845 thousand to common capital stock, and the 2007 capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on June 15, 2007, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $9,667,845 thousand to common capital stock and was effectively registered with SFB. Chunghwa designated October 19, 2007 and December 29, 2007 as the record date and the stock transfer date of capital reduction, respectively. Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by $9,667,845 thousand and a liability for the actual amount of cash to be distributed to stockholders of $9,557,777 thousand was recorded. The difference between the reduction in common capital stock and the distribution amount represented treasury stock of $110,068 thousand held by Chunghwa and concurrently cancelled. Such cash payment to stockholders was made in January 2008.

19. TREASURY STOCK

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30
     2009    2008

Balance, beginning of period

   —      110,068

Decrease

   —      110,068
         

Balance, end of period

   —      —  
         

According to the Securities and Exchange Law of the ROC, total shares of treasury stock shall not exceed 10% of Chunghwa’s stock issued. The total amount of the repurchased shares shall not be more than the total amount of retained earnings, capital surplus and realized additional paid-in capital. The Company shall neither pledge treasury stock nor exercise stockholders’ rights on these shares, such as rights to receive dividends and to vote.

In order to maintain its credit and stockholders’ equity, Chunghwa repurchased 121,075 thousand treasury stock for $7,217,562 thousand from August 29, 2007 to October 25, 2007. On December 29, 2007, Chunghwa cancelled 11,007 thousand shares of treasury stock by reducing common stock of $110,068 thousand. The remaining treasury stock of 110,068 thousand shares amounted $7,107,494 thousand was cancelled on February 21, 2008.

20. COMPENSATION, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
     Operating
Costs
   Operating
Expenses
   Total

Compensation expense

        

Salaries

   $ 6,075,780    $ 4,137,113    $ 10,212,893

Insurance

     423,519      291,536      715,055

Pension

     805,479      570,654      1,376,133

Other compensation

     3,993,505      2,742,003      6,735,508
                    
   $ 11,298,283    $ 7,741,306    $ 19,039,589
                    

Depreciation expense

   $ 16,733,371    $ 945,445    $ 17,678,816
                    

Amortization expense

   $ 454,444    $ 75,512    $ 529,956
                    

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
     Operating
Costs
   Operating
Expenses
   Total

Compensation expense

        

Salaries

   $ 6,028,408    $ 4,132,847    $ 10,161,255

Insurance

     284,013      192,257      476,270

Pension

     800,023      567,919      1,367,942

Other compensation

     3,844,789      2,647,897      6,492,686
                    
   $ 10,957,233    $ 7,540,920    $ 18,498,153
                    

Depreciation expense

   $ 17,620,558    $ 1,015,631    $ 18,636,189
                    

Amortization expense

   $ 429,819    $ 67,943    $ 497,762
                    

21. INCOME TAX

 

  a. A reconciliation between income tax expense computed by applying the statutory income tax rate of 25% to income before income tax and income tax payable is as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
     2009     2008  

Income tax expense computed at statutory income tax rate of 25% to income before income tax

   $ 7,231,674      $ 7,506,021   

Add (deduct) tax effects of:

    

Permanent differences

     (96,567     (278,522

Temporary differences

     19,312        1,367,337   

Additional tax at 10% on undistributed earnings

     6,441        —     

Investment tax credits

     (632,810     (785,317
                

Income tax payable

   $ 6,528,050      $ 7,809,519   
                

 

  b. Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
     2009     2008  

Income tax payable

   $ 6,528,050      $ 7,809,519   

Income tax - separated

     49,128        131,752   

Income tax - deferred

     282,477        (1,185,404

Adjustments of prior years’ income tax

     (194,323     37,741   
                
   $ 6,665,332      $ 6,793,608   
                

In May 2009, the Legislative Yuan passed the amendment of Article 5 of the Income Tax Law, which reduces the income tax rate of profit-seeking enterprises from 25% to 20% since 2010. The Company recalculated its deferred income tax assets and liabilities in accordance with the amended Article and recorded the resulting difference as an income tax expense or benefit.

 

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  c. Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consists of the following:

 

     June 30  
     2009     2008  

Current

    

Provision for doubtful accounts

   $ 377,136      $ 513,261   

Unrealized accrued expense

     48,783        —     

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

     29,426        207,337   

Valuation loss (gain) on financial instruments, net

     (23,034     835,079   

Other

     19,021        30,840   
                
     451,332        1,586,517   

Valuation allowance

     (377,136     (513,261
                

Net deferred income tax assets - current

   $ 74,196      $ 1,073,256   
                

Noncurrent

    

Accrued pension cost

   $ 1,131,060      $ 1,391,601   

Impairment loss

     64,163        80,502   

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     —          12,970   
                

Net deferred income tax assets - noncurrent

   $ 1,195,223      $ 1,485,073   
                

 

  d. The related information under the Integrated Income Tax System is as follows:

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Balance of Imputation Credit Account (ICA)

   $ 12,629,060    $ 13,645,995
             

The actual creditable ratios distribution of Chunghwa’s of 2008 and 2007 for earnings were 30.61% and 28.81%, respectively.

 

  e. Undistributed earnings information

All Chunghwa’s earnings generated prior to June 30, 1998 have been appropriated.

Chunghwa’s income tax returns have been examined by tax authorities through 2005.

 

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22. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

     Amount (Numerator)     Weighted-
average
Number of
Common
Shares
Outstanding
(Denominator)
   Earnings Per
Share (Dollars)
     Income
Before
Income Tax
    Net Income        Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income
Six months ended June 30, 2009             

EPS was calculated as follows:

            

Basic EPS

            

Income available to stockholders

   $ 28,926,734      $ 22,261,402      10,666,489    $ 2.71    $ 2.09
                    

Effect of dilutive potential common stock

            

SENAO’s stock options

     (1,038     (1,038   —        

Employee bonus

     —          —        33,294      
                          

Diluted EPS

            

Income available to stockholders (including effect of dilutive potential common stock)

   $ 28,925,696      $ 22,260,364      10,699,783    $ 2.70    $ 2.08
                                  
Six months ended June 30, 2008             

Basic EPS

            

Income available to stockholders

   $ 30,024,121      $ 23,230,513      10,666,489    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                    

Effect of dilutive potential common stock

            

SENAO’s stock options

     (5,009     (5,009   —        

Employee bonus

     —          —        9,616      
                          

Diluted EPS

            

Income available to stockholders (including effect of dilutive potential common stock)

   $ 30,019,112      $ 23,225,504      10,676,105    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                                  

In March 2007, the ARDF issued an Interpretation 96-052 that requires companies to recognize bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors as an expense rather than an appropriation of earnings beginning from January 1, 2008. According to the Interpretation 97-169 issued by ARDF in May 2008, Chunghwa presumed that the employees bonuses to be paid will be settled in shares and takes those shares into consideration when calculating the weighted average number of outstanding shares used in the calculation of diluted EPS if the shares have a dilutive effect for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The number of shares is calculated by dividing the amount of bonuses by the closing price of the Chunghwa’s shares of the balance sheet date. The dilutive effect of the shares needs to be considered until the stockholders resolve the number of shares to be distributed to employees in their meeting in the following year.

The diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was due to the effect of potential common stock of stock options by SENAO.

 

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The weighted average number of outstanding shares for EPS calculation has been retroactively adjusted for employee stock bonuses issued in 2008 as a result of the distribution of 2007 earnings and the issuance of stock dividends. The retroactive adjustments caused both of the basic and diluted EPS before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to decrease from NT$3.14 to NT$2.81, and both of the basic and diluted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2008, to decrease from NT$2.43 to NT$2.18.

23. PENSION PLAN

Chunghwa completed privatization plans on August 12, 2005. Chunghwa is required to pay all accrued pension obligations including service clearance payment, lump sum payment under civil service plan, additional separation payments, etc. upon the completion of the privatization in accordance with the Statute Governing Privatization of Stated-owned Enterprises. After paying all pension obligations for privatization, the plan assets of Chunghwa should be transferred to the Fund for Privatization of Government-owned Enterprises (the “Privatization Fund”) under the Executive Yuan. On August 7, 2006, Chunghwa transferred the remaining balance of fund to the Privatization Fund. However, according to the instructions of MOTC, Chunghwa would, on behalf of the MOTC to pay all accrued pension obligations including service clearance payment, lump sum payment under civil service plan, additional separation payments, etc. upon the completion of the privatization.

The pension plan under the Labor Pension Act of ROC (the “LPA”) is effective beginning July 1, 2005 and this pension mechanism is considered as a defined contribution plan. Based on the LPA, Chunghwa makes monthly contributions to employees’ individual pension accounts at 6% of monthly salaries and wages.

Chunghwa’s pension plan is considered as a defined benefit plan under the Labor Standards Law that provide benefits based on an employee’s length of service and average six-month salary prior to retirement at retirement. Chunghwa contributes an amount at 15% or less of salaries paid each month to their respective pension funds (the Funds), which are administered by the Labor Pension Fund Supervisory Committee (the Committee) and deposited in the names of the Committees in the Bank of Taiwan.

The balance of Chunghwa’s plan assets subject to defined benefit plan were $5,440,162 thousand and $2,961,507 thousand as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Pension costs of Chunghwa were $1,412,661 thousand ($1,366,125 thousand subject to defined benefit plan and $46,536 thousand subject to defined contribution plan) and $1,410,232 thousand ($1,374,036 thousand subject to defined benefit plan and $36,196 thousand subject to defined contribution plan) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

24. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

The ROC Government, one of Chunghwa’s customers held significant equity interest in Chunghwa. Chunghwa provides fixed-line services, wireless services, Internet and data and other services to the various departments and institutions of the ROC Government and other state-owned enterprises in the normal course of business and at arm’s-length prices. The information on service revenues from government bodies and related organizations have not been provided because details of the type of transactions were not summarized by Chunghwa. Chunghwa believes that all costs of doing business are reflected in the financial statements.

 

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  a. Chunghwa engages in business transactions with the following related parties:

 

Company

  

Relationship

Senao International Co., Ltd. (“SENAO”)    Subsidiary
Light Era Development Co., Ltd. (“LED”)    Subsidiary
Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd. (“CHTS”)    Subsidiary
Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd. (“CHSI”)    Subsidiary
CHIEF Telecom, Inc. (“CHIEF”)    Subsidiary
InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”)    Subsidiary
Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“DHT”)    Subsidiary
Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd. (“CIYP”)    Subsidiary
Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc. (“CHTG”)    Subsidiary
Spring House Entertainment Inc. (“SHE”)    Subsidiary
Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd. (“CHTJ”)    Subsidiary
New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“New Prospect”)    Subsidiary
Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) (“Prime Asia”)    Subsidiary
Unigate Telecom Inc. (“Unigate”)    Subsidiary of CHIEF
CHIEF Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited (“CHK”)    Subsidiary of CHIEF
Chief International Corp. (“CIC”)    Subsidiary of CHIEF
Concord Technology Co., Ltd. (“Concord”)    Subsidiary of CHSI
Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Glory”)    Subsidiary of Concord
Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd. (“TISE”)    Equity-method investee
Skysoft Co., Ltd. (“SKYSOFT”)    Equity-method investee
So-net Entertainment Taiwan (“So-net”)    Equity-method investee
ELTA Technology Co., Ltd. (“ELTA”)   

Equity-method investee before Chunghwa sold all shares in July 2008.

Senao Networks, Inc. (“SNI”)    Equity-method investee of SENAO
Chunghwa Precision Test Technical Co., Ltd. (“CHPT”)    Subsidiary of CHI

 

  b. Significant transactions with the above related parties are summarized as follows:

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

1)      Receivables

           

Trade notes and accounts receivable

           

SENAO

   $ 121,635    56    $ 273,901    59

CIYP

     30,306    14      12,724    3

CHIEF

     21,388    10      19,524    4

CHSI

     14,800    7      —      —  

CHTG

     13,987    6      67,594    15

LED

     —      —        91,134    19

Others

     14,942    7      3,852    —  
                       
   $ 217,058    100    $ 468,729    100
                       

 

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     June 30
     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

2)      Payables

           

Trade notes payable, accounts payable, and accrued

expenses

           

SENAO

   $ 520,969    36    $ 727,653    43

TISE

     349,389    24      183,439    11

CHSI

     205,965    14      197,902    12

CHIEF

     50,215    4      17,024    1

DHT

     36,285    2      —      —  

CHTG

     25,173    2      18,128    1

SHE

     12,212    1      —      —  

CIYP

     4,786    —        16,216    1

ELTA

     —      —        19,225    1

Others

     8,254    —        1,516    —  
                       
     1,213,248    83      1,181,103    70
                       

Payables to constructors

           

TISE

     15,412    1      41,628    3

CHSI

     1,358    —        45,406    3
                       
     16,770    1      87,034    6
                       

Amounts collected in trust for others

           

SENAO

     224,382    16      323,400    19

LED

     —      —        74,962    4

Others

     10,371    —        11,880    1
                       
     234,753    16      410,242    24
                       
   $ 1,464,771    100    $ 1,678,379    100
                       

3)      Revenue in advance - land (included in “other current liabilities”)

           

LED

   $ —      —      $ 80,677    —  
                       
     Six Months Ended June 30
     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

4)      Revenues

           

SENAO

   $ 347,971    —      $ 1,093,469    1

CHIEF

     111,274    —        99,869    —  

CHTG

     25,128    —        90,048    —  

So-net

     24,608    —        —      —  

SKYSOFT

     17,086    —        16,657    —  

CIYP

     8,167    —        13,400    —  

CHSI

     7,925    —        2,494    —  

Others

     14,239    —        17,094    —  
                       
   $ 556,398    —      $ 1,333,031    1
                       

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30
     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

5)      Operating costs and expenses

           

SENAO

   $ 2,566,458    4    $ 3,350,546    6

TISE

     232,188    1      285,372    1

CHSI

     169,862    —        165,465    —  

CHIEF

     150,251    —        79,872    —  

SHE

     32,456    —        15,336    —  

CIYP

     25,844    —        101,364    —  

CHTG

     24,183    —        28,609    —  

DHT

     6,276    —        38,063    —  

ELTA

     —      —        189,232    —  

Others

     5,610    —        2    —  
                       
   $ 3,213,128    5    $ 4,253,861    7
                       

6)      Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

           

TISE

   $ 214,625    2    $ 205,065    2

CHSI

     187,788    2      324,994    3

CHTG

     21,770    —        37,022    —  

Others

     268    —        —      —  
                       
   $ 424,451    4    $ 567,081    5
                       

Chunghwa sold the land with a carrying value of $703,125 thousand to Light Era Development Co., Ltd. (“LED”) at price of $1,820,880 thousand. However, since the gain on disposal of land amounting to $1,117,755 thousand is unrealized, the gain is recognized as deferred credit - profit on intercompany transactions, and will not be recognized as revenue till the gain is realized in the future.

The foregoing transactions with related parties were conducted as arm’s length transactions, except for the transactions with SENAO, CHIEF and CIYP were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.

25. SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As of June 30, 2009, Chunghwa’s remaining commitments under non-cancellable contracts with various parties were as follows:

 

  a. Acquisition of land and buildings of $209,770 thousand.

 

  b. Acquisition of telecommunications equipment of $16,446,119 thousand.

 

  c. Contracts to print billing, envelops and selling gifts $111,207 thousand.

 

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  d. Chunghwa also has non-cancellable operating leases covering certain buildings, computers, computer peripheral equipment and operating system software under contracts that expire in various years. Future lease payments were as follows:

 

Year

   Rental
Amount

2009 (from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009)

   $ 893,421

2010

     1,315,883

2011

     1,021,957

2012

     791,037

2013 and thereafter

     690,997

 

  e. A commitment to contribute $2,000,000 thousand to a Piping Fund administered by the Taipei City Government, of which $1,000,000 thousand was contributed by Chunghwa on August 15, 1996 (classified as long-term investment—other monetary assets). If the fund is not sufficient, Chunghwa will contribute the remaining $1,000,000 thousand upon notification from the Taipei City Government. Based on Chunghwa’s understanding of the Piping Fund terms, if the project is considered to be no longer necessary by the ROC government, Chunghwa will receive back its proportionate share of the net equity of the Piping Fund upon its dissolution. Chunghwa does not know when its contribution to the Piping Fund will be returned; therefore, Chunghwa did not discount the face amount of its contribution on the Piping Fund.

 

  f. A portion of the land used by Chunghwa during the period July 1, 1996 to December 31, 2004 was co-owned by Chunghwa and Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. (the former Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. directorate General of Postal Service). In accordance with the claims process in Taiwan, on July 12, 2005, the Taiwan Taipei District Court sent a claim notice to Chunghwa to reimburse Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. in the amount of $767,852 thousand for land usage compensation due to the portion of land usage area in excess of Chunghwa’s ownership and along with interest calculated at 5% interest rate from June 30, 2005 to the payment date. Chunghwa stated that both parties have the right to use co-management land without consideration. Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. can’t request payment for land compensation. Furthermore, Chunghwa believes that the computation used to derive the land usage compensation amount is inaccurate because most of the compensation amount has expired as result of the expiration clause. Therefore, Chunghwa filed an appeal at the Taiwan Taipei District Court. On March 30, 2009, the Taiwan Taipei District Court rendered its judgment that Chunghwa only need to pay $16,870 thousand along with interest calculated at 5% per annum from July 23, 2005 and 4% of the court fees as the court judgment compensation. Chunghwa had filed an appeal at the Taiwan Taipei District Court within the statutory period.

 

  g. Giga Media filed a civil action against Chunghwa with the Taiwan Taipei District Court (the “Court”) on June 12, 2008. The complaint alleged that Chunghwa infringed Giga Media’s ROC Patent No. I 258284 which is a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (“PPPoE”) technique used to launch fixed IP of ADSL. Giga Media is seeking damages of $500,000 thousand and interest calculated at 5% for the period from one day following the date Chunghwa received the official notification from the Court to the payment date. As of audit report date, the case is still in the procedure of the first instance.

 

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26. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

  a. Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments were as follows:

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value    Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value

Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 78,572,933    $ 78,572,933    $ 91,744,722    $ 91,744,722

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     22,423      22,423      135,238      135,238

Available-for-sale financial assets

     16,354,375      16,354,375      18,509,251      18,509,251

Held-to-maturity financial assets - current

     670,541      670,541      644,935      644,935

Trade notes and accounts receivable, net

     10,300,053      10,300,053      9,815,385      9,815,385

Receivables from related parties

     217,058      217,058      468,729      468,729

Other current monetary assets

     3,246,786      3,246,786      2,828,805      2,828,805

Investments accounted for using equity method

     8,482,350      10,084,028      7,376,058      9,100,776

Financial assets carried at cost

     2,236,048      2,236,048      2,261,048      2,261,048

Held-to-maturity financial assets - noncurrent

     4,536,191      4,536,191      763,852      763,852

Other noncurrent monetary assets

     1,000,000      1,000,000      1,000,000      1,000,000

Refundable deposits

     1,288,994      1,288,994      1,243,701      1,243,701

Liabilities

           

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     —        —        3,313,291      3,313,291

Trade notes and accounts payable

     5,608,657      5,608,657      6,919,396      6,919,396

Payables to related parties

     1,464,771      1,464,771      1,678,379      1,678,379

Accrued expenses

     12,939,389      12,939,389      11,193,670      11,193,670

Dividends Payable

     37,138,775      37,138,775      40,716,130      40,716,130

Amounts collected in trust for others (included in “other current liabilities”)

     2,268,896      2,268,896      2,580,798      2,580,798

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors (included in “other current liabilities”)

     —        —        1,347,059      1,347,059

Payables to equipment suppliers (included in “other current liabilities”)

     1,247,747      1,247,747      1,312,458      1,312,458

Payables to constructors (included in “other current liabilities”)

     2,012,710      2,012,710      1,025,968      1,025,968

Refundable customers’ deposits (included in “other current liabilities”)

     1,012,910      1,012,910      955,192      955,192

Hedging derivative financial liabilities (included in “other current liabilities”)

     —        —        5,263      5,263

Customers’ deposits

     6,047,305      6,047,305      6,236,222      6,236,222

 

  b. Methods and assumptions used in the estimation of fair values of financial instruments:

 

  1) The fair values of certain financial instruments recognized in the balance sheet generally correspond to the market prices of the financial assets. Because of the short maturities of these instruments, the carrying value represents a reasonable basis to estimate fair values. This method does not apply to the financial instruments discussed in Notes 2 and 3 below.

 

  2) If the financial assets/liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and the available-for-sale financial assets have quoted market prices in an active market, the quoted market prices are viewed as fair values. If the market prices of the available-for-sale financial assets are not readily available, valuation techniques are used incorporating estimates and assumptions that are consistent with prevailing market conditions.

 

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  3) Long-term investments are based on the net asset values of the investments in unconsolidated companies, if quoted market prices are not available.

 

  c. Fair values of financial assets and liabilities using quoted market prices or valuation techniques were as follows:

 

     Amount Based on Quoted
Market Price
   Amount Determined Using
Valuation Techniques
     June 30    June 30
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

   $ 22,423    $ 135,238    $ —      $ —  

Available-for-sale financial assets

     16,354,375      18,509,251      —        —  

Hedging derivative financial assets (classified as other current monetary

assets)

     17,374      —        —        —  

Liabilities

           

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     —        38,684      —        3,274,607

Hedging derivative financial liabilities (classified as other current liabilities)

     —        5,263      —        —  

 

  d. Information about financial risks

 

  1) Market risk

The foreign exchange rate fluctuations would result in Chunghwa’s foreign-currency-dominated assets and liabilities, outstanding currency swap contracts, forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts exposed to rate risk.

The fluctuations of market price would result in the index future contracts exposed to price risk.

The financial instruments categorized as available-for-sale financial assets are mainly listed stocks and open-end mutual funds. Therefore, the market risk is the fluctuations of market price. In order to manage this risk, Chunghwa would assess the risk before investing; therefore, no material market risk are anticipated.

 

  2) Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential loss that would be incurred by Chunghwa if the counter-parties or third-parties breached contracts. Financial instruments with positive fair values at the balance sheet date are evaluated for credit risk. The counter-parties or third-parties of the aforementioned financial instruments are reputable financial institutions and corporations. Management does not expect Chunghwa’s exposure to default by those parties to be material.

 

  3) Liquidation risk

Chunghwa has sufficient operating capital to meet cash needs upon settlement of derivative financial instruments. Therefore, the liquidation risk is low.

The financial instruments of the Company categorized as available-for-sale financial assets are publicly-traded, easily converted to cash. Therefore, no material liquidation risk are anticipated. The financial instruments categorized as financial assets carried at cost are investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market. Therefore, material liquidation risk are anticipated.

 

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  4) Cash flow interest rate risk

Chunghwa engages in investments in fixed-interest-rate debt securities. Therefore, cash flows from such securities are not expected to fluctuate significantly due to changes in market interest rates.

In addition, Chunghwa engages in investments in floating-interest-rate debt securities. The changes in market interest rate would impact the floating-interest rate; therefore, cash flows from such securities are expected to fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates.

 

  e. Fair value hedge

Chunghwa entered into currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts to hedge the fluctuation in exchange rates of beneficiary certificate denominated in foreign currency, which is fair value hedge. The transaction was assessed as highly effective for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

Outstanding currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts for hedge as of June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Currency    Holding Period    Contract Amount
(in Thousands)

June 30, 2009

        

Currency swap contracts

   USD/NTD    2009.07    USD30,000/NTD984,471

June 30, 2008

        

Forward exchange contracts - sell

   USD/NTD    2008.09    USD65,000

As of June 30, 2009, the currency swap contracts measured at fair value result in hedging derivative financial assets of $17,374 thousand (classified as other current monetary assets). As of June 30, 2008, the forward exchange contracts measured at fair value result in hedging derivative financial liabilities of $5,263 thousand (classified as other current liabilities).

According to the regulations of Securities and Futures Bureau, Chunghwa should disclose the derivative transactions of Chunghwa’s investees, SENAO, which was as follows:

 

  1) Holding period and contract amounts

SENAO entered into a forward exchange contract for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 to reduce the exposure to foreign currency risk.

Outstanding forward exchange contracts as of June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Currency    Holding Period    Contract Amount
(in Thousands)

June 30, 2009

        

Buy

   NTD/USD    2009.07    NTD 183,773

June 30, 2008

        

Buy

   NTD/USD    2008.07    NTD 149,934

 

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  2) Market risk

The foreign exchange rate fluctuations would result in SENAO’s foreign-currency-dominated assets and liabilities and open forward exchange contracts exposed to rate risk.

The financial instruments categorized as available-for-sale financial assets are mainly beneficiary certificates. Therefore, the market risk is the fluctuations of market price. In order to manage this risk, SENAO would assess the risk before investing; therefore, no material market risk are anticipated.

 

  3) Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential loss that would be incurred by SENAO if the counter-parties or third-parties breached contracts. Financial instruments with positive fair values at the balance sheet date are evaluated for credit risk. The counter-parties or third-parties to the aforementioned financial instruments are reputable financial institutions. Management does not expect SENAO’s exposure to default by those parties to be material. The maximum credit exposures of SENAO’s financial instruments are the same as its carrying amounts.

 

  4) Liquidation risk

SENAO has sufficient operating capital to meet cash needs upon settlement of derivative financial instruments. Therefore, the liquidation risk is low.

SENAO’s investments in domestic open-end mutual funds are traded in active markets and can be disposed readily approximately to their fair values. The financial instruments categorized as financial assets carried at cost are investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market; therefore, material liquidation risk would be anticipated on financial assets carried at cost.

27. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

Following are the additional disclosures required by the SFB for Chunghwa and its investees:

 

  a. Financing provided: None.

 

  b. Endorsement/guarantee provided: None.

 

  c. Marketable securities held: Please see Table 1.

 

  d. Marketable securities acquired and disposed of at costs or prices at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 2.

 

  e. Acquisition of individual real estate at costs of at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None.

 

  f. Disposal of individual real estate at prices of at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None.

 

  g. Total purchase from or sale to related parties amounting to at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 3.

 

  h. Receivables from related parties amounting to $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 4.

 

  i. Names, locations, and other information of investees on which the Company exercises significant influence: Please see Table 5.

 

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  j. Financial transactions: Please see Notes 5 and 26.

 

  k. Investment in Mainland China: Please see Table 6.

 

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TABLE 1

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

MARKETABLE SECURITIES HELD

JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Otherwise Specified)

 

 

No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable Securities Type and Name

  

Relationship with the

Company

  

Financial Statement Account

   June 30, 2009   

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand Units)
   Carrying Value
(Note 6)
   Percentage of
Ownership
   Market Value or
Net Asset Value
  
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Stocks

                    
     

Senao International Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    71,773    $ 1,192,470    29    $ 2,845,806    Note 5
     

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    300,000      2,952,556    100      2,953,075    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    98,000      841,475    49      917,666    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte. Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    34,869      782,281    100      782,281    Note 1
     

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    60,000      712,953    100      621,905    Note 1
     

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    1,760      495,158    40      667,376    Note 1
     

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    37,942      433,045    69      383,390    Note 1
     

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    22,498      279,423    49      224,564    Note 1
     

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    51,590      224,105    100      224,105    Note 1
     

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    15,000      152,699    100      152,699    Note 1
     

Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    —        88,198    33      88,198    Note 1
     

Skysoft Co., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    4,438      85,775    30      46,408    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    6,000      69,024    100      89,988    Note 1
     

KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    1,703      69,003    33      15,230    Note 1
     

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    5,996      47,986    56      32,992    Note 1
     

So-net Entertainment Taiwan

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    3,429      44,929    30      27,075    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    1      11,270    100      11,270    Note 1
     

New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.)

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    —      US$ 1 dollar    100    US$ 1 dollar    Note 3
     

Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.)

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    —      US$ 1 dollar    100    US$ 1 dollar    Note 3
     

Taipei Financial Center

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    172,927      1,789,530    12      1,371,753    Note 2
     

Industrial Bank of Taiwan II Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (IBT II)

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    20,000      200,000    17      206,833    Note 2
     

Global Mobile Corp.

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    12,696      127,018    11      116,569    Note 2
     

iD Branding Ventures

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    7,500      75,000    8      71,245    Note 2
     

PRTI International

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    9,234      34,500    12      34,925    Note 2
     

Essence Technology Solution, Inc.

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    2,000      10,000    9      3,979    Note 2
     

REITS

                    
     

Fubon No. 1 Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,141      91,410    —        97,626    Note 5
     

Cathay No. 2 REIT

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    1,125      11,250    —        11,194    Note 5
     

Gallop No. 1 REIT

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    10,000      100,000    —        74,000    Note 5
     

Beneficiary certificates (mutual fund)

                    
     

Polaris /P-shares Taiwan Dividend + ETF

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    600      15,000    —        11,556    Note 4
     

PCA Well Pool Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    194,181      2,500,000    —        2,518,912    Note 4

(Continued)

 

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No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable Securities Type and Name

  

Relationship with the

Company

  

Financial Statement Account

   June 30, 2009   

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand Units)
   Carrying Value
(Note 6)
   Percentage of
Ownership
   Market Value or
Net Asset Value
  
     

Yuan Ta Wan Tai Bond Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    104,520    $ 1,500,000    —      $ 1,511,002    Note 4
     

Mega Diamond Bond Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    126,106      1,500,000    —        1,502,581    Note 4
     

Polaris De-Li Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    225,901      3,500,000    —        3,520,331    Note 4
     

Fuh-Hwa Bond Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    108,849      1,500,000    —        1,502,024    Note 4
     

Fidelity US High Yield Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    535      206,588    —        169,632    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Strategic Income Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    316      132,592    —        128,053    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Intl Bond

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    8,713      336,405    —        321,117    Note 4
     

Credit Suisse BF (Lux) Euro Bond Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    4      55,632    —        67,298    Note 4
     

Fidelity European High Yield Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    324      126,425    —        109,991    Note 4
     

Parvest Europe Convertible Bond Fond

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    78      443,097    —        373,985    Note 4
     

JPMorgan Funds-Global Convertibles Fund (EUR)

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    868      491,450    —        421,179    Note 4
     

Parvest Euro Bond

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    39      287,400    —        302,293    Note 4
     

Fuh-Hwa Aegis Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    17,813      234,684    —        202,631    Note 4
     

AGI Global Quantitative Balanced Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    20,000      232,731    —        210,000    Note 4
     

Capital Value Balance Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    11,285      200,000    —        164,621    Note 4
     

Fuh Hwa Life Goal Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    6,832      100,000    —        99,483    Note 4
     

Fuh Hwa Asia Pacific Balanced

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    7,764      100,000    —        71,584    Note 4
     

Asia-Pacific Mega - Trend Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    13,059      175,000    —        137,903    Note 4
     

AIG Flagship Global Balanced Fund of Funds

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    25,679      350,000    —        298,392    Note 4
     

Franklin Templeton Global Bond Fund of Funds

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    18,967      210,000    —        217,664    Note 4
     

Cathay Global Aggressive Fund of Funds

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    14,692      200,000    —        154,264    Note 4
     

Polaris Global Emerging Market Funds

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,791      150,000    —        107,115    Note 4
     

HSBC Global Fund of Bond Funds

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    22,838      250,000    —        244,481    Note 4
     

JPM (Taiwan) JF Balanced Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    2,462      50,000    —        44,417    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Global Equity Fund (A1 class)

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    253      262,293    —        182,642    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds International

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    128      163,960    —        103,800    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds America

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    937      163,960    —        110,971    Note 4
     

JPMorgan Funds-Global Dynamic Fund (B)

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    303      165,640    —        106,345    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Research International Fund (A1 share)

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    173      131,920    —        84,264    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Emerging Markets

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    144      122,175    —        65,718    Note 4
     

Credit Suisse Equity Fund (Lux) Global Resources

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    13      162,990    —        88,487    Note 4
     

Fidelity Euro Balanced Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    879      560,819    —        416,878    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds World

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    295      171,568    —        102,090    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Euro Blue Chip

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    259      233,543    —        134,270    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds - European Equity Fund (A1 share)

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    171      178,920    —        110,305    Note 4
     

Henderson Horizon Fund - Pan European Equity Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    230      180,886    —        131,026    Note 4
     

JPM (Taiwan) Global Balanced Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,071      125,000    —        122,250    Note 4

(Continued)

 

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No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable Securities Type and Name

  

Relationship with the

Company

  

Financial Statement Account

   June 30, 2009   

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand Units)
   Carrying Value
(Note 6)
   Percentage of
Ownership
   Market Value or
Net Asset Value
  
     

Bonds

                    
     

Mega Securities Corp. 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds in 2007

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —      $ 150,000    —      $ 150,000    Note 7
     

KGI Securities 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds 2007-B Issue

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,000    —        100,000    Note 7
     

Mega Financial Holding 1st Unsecured Corporate Bond 2007-B Issue

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        200,000    —        200,000    Note 7
     

Mega Securities Corp. 1st Unsecured Corporate Bond 2008 - A issue

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        300,000    —        300,000    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,868    —        99,868    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 3rd Boards in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        149,938    —        149,938    Note 7
     

GreTai Company 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,000    —        100,000    Note 7
     

Fubon Financial Holding Company 2005 1st Unsecured Debenture

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,447    —        99,447    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        49,925    —        49,925    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 5th Boards in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        273,038    —        273,038    Note 7
     

Yuanta Securities Finance Co. Ltd. 1nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2007

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,043    —        100,043    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        300,989    —        300,989    Note 7
     

NAN YA Company 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        408,659    —        408,659    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 3rd Boards in 2006

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        201,284    —        201,284    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Co. 1st Unsecured Bond-B Issue in 2001

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        182,865    —        182,865    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation Bond Issue in 2006

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        201,721    —        201,721    Note 7
     

NAN YA Company 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        205,214    —        205,214    Note 7
     

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        405,048    —        405,048    Note 7
     

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        104,176    —        104,176    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Co. 4th secured Bond-B Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        52,264    —        52,264    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        103,411    —        103,411    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        201,346    —        201,346    Note 7
     

NAN YA Company 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,877    —        99,877    Note 7
     

MLPC 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        199,667    —        199,667    Note 7

(Continued)

 

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No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable Securities Type and Name

  

Relationship with the

Company

  

Financial Statement Account

   June 30, 2009    

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand Units)
   Carrying Value
(Note 6)
    Percentage of
Ownership
   Market Value or
Net Asset Value
   
     

China Steel Corporation 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —      $ 100,033      —      $ 100,033      Note 7
     

China Development Industrial B

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        197,645      —        197,645      Note 7
     

Cathay United Bank 9st Financial Debentures-03 Issue in 2004

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        199,920      —        199,920      Note 7
     

Hua Nan Commercial Bank 2nd of the two Subordinate Financial Debentures Issue in 2004

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,964      —        99,964      Note 7
     

China Development Industrial Bank 2nd Financial Debentures issue in 2006

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        198,411      —        198,411      Note 7
     

TaipeiFubon Bank 1st Financial Debentures-BA Issue in 2005

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,812      —        100,812      Note 7
     

Enterprise Debt Securitization Cathay United Bank CLO 96-1

   —      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        21,167      —        21,167      Note 7
1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Senao Networks, Inc.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    15,152      269,365      42      269,365      Note 1
     

N.T.U. Innovation Incubation Corporation

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    1,200      12,000      9      12,081      Note 2
2   

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Unigate Telecom Inc.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    200      1,856      100      1,856      Note 1
     

CHIEF Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    400      1,128      100      1,128      Note 1
     

Chief International Corp.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    200      7,145      100      7,145      Note 1
     

eASPNet Inc.

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    1,000      —        2      —        Note 2
     

3 Link Information Service Co., Ltd.

   —      Financial assets carried at cost    374      3,450      10      6,484      Note 2
3   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Concord Technology Corp.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    500     

(US$

13,245

404

  

  100     

(US$

13,245

404

  

  Note 1
     

Cathy Global Aggressive Fund of Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    1,233      15,000      —        12,951      Note 4
     

Cathy Global Infrastructure Fund

   —      Available-for-sale financial assets    1,418      15,000      —        10,653      Note 4
4   

Concord Technology Corp.

  

Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

   Subsidiary    Investments accounted for using equity method    500     

(US$

13,241

404

  

  100     

(US$

13,241

404

  

  Note 1
5   

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.

  

ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd.

   Equity-method investee    Investments accounted for using equity method    —       

(SG$

409,790

18,068

  

  38     

(SG$

409,790

18,068

  

  Note 1

 

Note 1: The net asset values of investees were based on audited financial statements.
Note 2: The net asset values of investees were based on unaudited financial statements.
Note 3: New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) were incorporated in March 2006, but not on operating stage, yet. Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.
Note 4: The net asset values of beneficiary certification (mutual fund) were based on the net asset values on June 30, 2009.
Note 5: Market value was based on the closing price of June 30, 2009.
Note 6: Showing at their original carrying amounts without the adjustments of fair values, except for held-to-maturity financial assets.
Note 7: The net asset values of investees were based on amortized cost.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 2

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

MARKETABLE SECURITIES ACQUIRED AND DISPOSED OF AT COSTS OR PRICES OF AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

 

Company
Name

 

Marketable
Securities
Type and
Name

 

Financial
Statement
Account

  Counter-
party
  Nature of
Relationship
  Beginning Balance   Acquisition     Disposal     Ending Balance  
            Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
  Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount     Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount   Carrying
Value

(Note 1)
    Gain
(Loss)
on
Disposal
    Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
 
0  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

 

Beneficiary certificates (mutual fund)

                         
   

Mega Diamond Bond Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     —     $ —     126,106   $ 1,500,000      —     $ —     $ —        $ —        126,106   $ 1,500,000   
   

Polaris De-Li Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     97,388     1,500,000   128,513     2,000,000      —       —       —          —        225,901     3,500,000   
   

Fuh-Hwa Bond Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     —       —     108,849     1,500,000      —       —       —          —        108,849     1,500,000   
   

PCA Well Pool Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     117,079     1,500,000   77,102     1,000,000      —       —       —          —        194,181     2,500,000   
   

MFS Meridian Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     336     208,578   —       —        336     231,575     208,578        22,997      —       —     
   

Fidelity Fds Intl Bond

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     14,644     565,387   —       —        5,931     213,940     228,982        (15,042   8,713     336,405   
   

Sinopia Alternative Funds - Global Bond Market Neutral Fund 600

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     —       623,332   —       —        —       684,208     647,917        36,291      —       —     
   

Fubon Taiwan Selected Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     100,000     618,404   —       —        100,000     671,052    

 

618,104

(Note 4

  

    52,948      —       —     
   

HSBC Taiwan Balanced Strategy Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     100,000     797,811   —       —        100,000     794,099    

 

769,374

(Note 4

  

    24,725      —       —     
   

Cathay Chung Hwa No. 1 Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     100,000     717,909   —       —        100,000     696,522    

 

710,886

(Note 4

  

    (14,364   —       —     
   

Fuh Hwa Power Fund III

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

  —     —     100,000     726,771   —       —        100,000     717,136    

 

677,182

(Note 4

  

    39,954      —       —     
    Bonds                          
   

Taiwan Power Co. 1st Unsecured Bond-B Issue in 2001

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

262,500

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

262,500

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 5th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

Nan Ya Company 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2007

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

400,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

400,000

(Note 2

  

   

MLPC 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

TaipeiFubon Bank 1st Financial Debentures-BA Issue in 2005

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

  —     —     —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

(Continued)

 

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No.

 

Company
Name

 

Marketable
Securities
Type
and
Name

 

Financial
Statement
Account

  Counter-
party
 

Nature of
Relationship

  Beginning Balance     Acquisition     Disposal   Ending Balance  
            Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
    Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount     Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount   Carrying
Value

(Note 1)
  Gain
(Loss)
on
Disposal
  Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
 

5

 

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.

  Stocks                          
   

ST-2 Satelite Ventures Pte., Ltd.

 

Investment accounted for using equipment

  —    

Equity-method investee

  —     $

(SG$

108,212

4,736

  

  —     $

( SG$

302,629

13,366

  

  —     $ —     $ —     $ —     —     $

(SG$

 

409,790

18,068

(Note 3

  

 

Note 1: Showing at their original carrying amounts without adjustments of fair values.
Note 2: Stated at its nominal amounts.
Note 3: The ending balance includes $746 thousand and $305 thousand which are investment loss recognized under equity method and cumulative translation adjustments, respectively.
Note 4: The carrying amount of disposal was decreased by impairment losses.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 3

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

TOTAL PURCHASES FROM OR SALES TO RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship

  

Transaction Details

   Abnormal
Transaction
    Notes/Accounts
Payable or
Receivable
 
           

Purchase/Sale

   Amount     % to
Total
   Payment
Terms
   Units
Price
    Payment
Terms
    Ending
Balance

(Note 1)
    % to
Total
 
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase    $

 

2,566,458

(Note 3

  

  4    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2   $ (520,969   (7
            Sales     

 

347,971

(Note 4

  

  —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     121,635      1   
     

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase      150,251      —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (50,215   (1
            Sales     

 

111,274

(Note 5

  

  —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     21,119      —     
     

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase     

 

169,862

(Note 7

  

  —      30 days    —        —         

 

(205,944

(Note 6


  (3
     

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

   Purchase      232,188      1    30-90 days    —        —          (364,801   (5
1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales     

 

2,566,835

(Note 3

  

  29    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     520,969      42   
            Purchase     

 

326,547

(Note 4

  

  5    30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (121,635   (10
2   

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales      150,251      28    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     50,215      32   
            Purchase     

 

110,818

(Note 5

  

  21    30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (21,119   (18
3   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales     

 

377,500

(Note 7

  

  57    30 days    —        —         

 

207,302

(Note 6

  

  49   

 

Note 1: Excluding payment and receipts on behalf of other.
Note 2: Transaction terms were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.
Note 3: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as property, plant and equipment and other current assets.
Note 4: The difference was because Senao International Co., Ltd. classified the amount as operating expenses.
Note 5: The difference was because CHIEF Telecom Inc. classified the amount as operating expenses.
Note 6: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as payables to constructors.
Note 7: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as property, plant and equipment.

 

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TABLE 4

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

RECEIVABLES FROM RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of Relationship

   Ending
Balance
   Turnover
Rate
   Overdue    Amounts
Received in
Subsequent
Period
   Allowance
for Bad
Debts
                  Amounts    Action
Taken
     
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   $ 121,635    14.88    $ —      —      $ 121,635    $ —  
1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

     745,120    9.29      —      —        22      —  
2   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

     207,302    1.70      —      —        207,302      —  

 

Note: Payments and receipts on behalf of other are excluded from the accounts receivable for calculating the turnover rate.

 

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TABLE 5

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

NAMES, LOCATIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF INVESTEES IN WHICH THE COMPANY EXERCISES SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Otherwise Specified)

 

 

No.

 

Investor Company

 

Investee Company

 

Location

 

Main Businesses and Products

  Original Investment
Amount
    Balance as of
June 30, 2009
    Net Income
(Loss) of the
Investee
    Recognized Gain
(Loss)

(Notes 1 and 2)
   

Note

          June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    Shares
(Thousands)
  Percentage of
Ownership (%)
  Carrying Value        

0

  Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.   Senao International Co., Ltd.   Sindian City, Taipei   Selling and maintaining mobile phones and its peripheral products   $ 1,065,813      $ 1,065,813      71,773   29   $ 1,192,470      $ 518,820      $ 149,609      Subsidiary
    Light Era Development Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Housing, office building development, rent and sale services     3,000,000        3,000,000      300,000   100     2,952,556        (23,940     (23,878   Subsidiary
    Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Investment     980,000        980,000      98,000   49     841,475        13,460        6,595      Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.   Singapore   Telecommunication wholesale, internet transfer services international data and long distance call wholesales to carriers     779,280        779,280      34,869   100     782,281        (2,386     (2,386   Subsidiary
    Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Providing communication and information aggregative services     838,506        838,506      60,000   100     712,953        4,462        (3,748   Subsidiary
    Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Manufacturing, selling, designing, and maintaining of telecommunications systems and equipment     164,000        164,000      1,760   40     495,158        (83,262     (24,353   Equity-method investee
    CHIEF Telecom Inc.   Taipei   Internet communication and internet data center (“IDC”) service     482,165        482,165      37,942   69     433,045        5,621        5,203      Subsidiary
    InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.   Banqiae City, Taipei   IT solution provider, IT application consultation, system integration and package solution     283,500        —        22,498   49     279,423        (1,635     (4,077   Subsidiary
    Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.   Hong Kong   International telecommunications IP fictitious internet and internet transfer services     201,263        201,263      51,590   100     224,105        2,570        2,570      Subsidiary
    Chunghwa Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Yellow pages sales and advertisement services     150,000        150,000      15,000   100     152,699        41,427        42,154      Subsidiary
    Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd.   Vietnam   IDC services     91,239        91,239      —     33     88,198        (8,279     (2,759   Equity-method investee
    Skysoft Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Providing of music on-line, software, electronic information, and advertisement services     67,025        67,025      4,438   30     85,775        2,608        783      Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.   United States   International data and internet services and long distance call wholesales to carriers     70,429        70,429      6,000   100     69,024        19,569        (1,640   Subsidiary
    KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Publishing books, data processing and software services     71,770        71,770      1,703   33     69,003        (8,789     (5,714   Equity-method investee
    Spring House Entertainment Inc.   Taipei   Network services, producing digital entertainment contents and broadband visual sound terrace development     62,209        62,209      5,996   56     47,986        4,602        2,873      Subsidiary
    So-net Entertainment Taiwan   Taipei   Online service and sale of computer hardware     60,008        —        3,429   30     44,929        (50,260     (15,079   Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Japan Ptd., Ltd.   Japan   Telecom business, information process and information provide service, development and sale of software and consulting services in telecommunication     17,291        6,140      1   100     11,270        (3,034     (3,034   Subsidiary
    New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.)   British Virgin Islands   Investment    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

   

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  —     100    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

    —         

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  Subsidiary
    Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.)   British Virgin Islands   Investment    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

   

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  —     100    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

    —         

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  Subsidiary

1

  Senao International Co., Ltd.   Senao Networks, Inc.   Linkou Hsiang, Taipei   Telecommunication facilities manufactures and sales     206,190        206,190      15,152   42     269,365        45,401        19,641      Equity-method investee

(Continued)

 

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No.

 

Investor Company

 

Investee Company

 

Location

 

Main Businesses and Products

  Original Investment
Amount
    Balance as of
June 30, 2009
    Net Income
(Loss) of the
Investee
    Recognized Gain
(Loss)

(Notes 1 and 2)
   

Note

          June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    Shares
(Thousands)
  Percentage of
Ownership (%)
  Carrying
Value
       

2

  CHIEF Telecom Inc.   Unigate Telecom Inc.   Taipei   Telecommunication and internet service   $ 2,000      $ 2,000      200   100   $ 1,856      $ (108   $ (108   Subsidiary
    CHIET Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited   Hong Kong   Network communication and engine room hiring    

(HK$

1,678

400

  

   

(HK$

1,678

400

  

  400   100     1,128        (82     (82   Subsidiary
    Chief International Corp.   Samoa Islands   Network communication and engine room hiring    

(US$

6,068

200

  

   

(US$

6,068

(200

  

  200   100     7,145        531        531      Subsidiary

3

  Chunghwa System Integrated Co., Ltd.   Concord Technology Corp.   Brunei   Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications    

(US$

16,179

500

  

   

(US$

16,179

500

  

  500   100    

(US$

13,245

404

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

  Subsidiary

4

  Concord Technology Corp.   Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.   Shanghai   Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications    

(US$

16,179

500

  

   

(US$

16,179

500

  

  500   100    

(US$

13,241

404

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

  Subsidiary

5

  Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.   ST-2 Satellite Ventures Ptd., Ltd.   Singapore   Operation of ST-2 telecommunication satellite    

(SG$

410,841

18,102

  

   

(SG$

108,212

4,735

  

  —     38    

(SG$

409,790

18,068

  

   

(SG$

(1,956

89


)) 

   

(SG$

(746

34


)) 

  Equity-method investee

 

Note 1: The equity in net income (loss) of investees was based on audited financial statements.
Note 2: The equity in net income (loss) of investees includes amortization between the investment cost and net value and elimination of unrealized transactions.
Note 3: New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) were incorporated in March 2006, but not on operating stage. Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 6

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.

INVESTMENT IN MAINLAND CHINA

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

Investee

  

Main Businesses

and Products

   Total
Amount of
Paid-in
Capital
    Investment
Type
   Accumulated
Outflow of
Investment from
Taiwan as of
January 1, 2009
    Investment Flows    Accumulated
Outflow of
Investment from
Taiwan as of
June 30, 2009
    % Ownership of
Direct or
Indirect
Investment
    Investment
Gain (Loss)
(Note 2)
    Carrying Value
as of

June 30, 2009
    Accumulated
Inward
Remittance of
Earnings as of
June 30, 2009
             Outflow    Inflow           
Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.    Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications    $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  Note 1    $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  $ —      $ —      $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  100   $

(US$

112

3

  

  $

(US$

13,241

404

  

  $ —  

 

Accumulated Investment in
Mainland China as of
June 30, 2009

   Investment Amounts
Authorized by Investment
Commission, MOEA
    Upper Limit on Investment
Stipulated by Investment
Commission, MOEA
 
$

(US$

16,179

500)

   $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  $

 

373,143

(Note 3

  

 

Note 1: Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd. indirectly owns these investees through an investment company registered in a third region.
Note 2: Recognition of investment gains (losses) was calculated based on the investees’ audited financial statements.
Note 3: The amount was calculated based on the net assets value of Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

 

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Exhibit 3

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. and

Subsidiaries

Consolidated Financial Statements for the

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and

Independent Auditors’ Report


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the six months then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd., of Viettel - CHT Co., Ltd. and of Senao Networks, Inc. The aggregate carrying values of these equity method investees were NT$852,721 thousand and NT$830,220 thousand, respectively, as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the equity in their losses and earnings were NT$7,471 thousand and NT$80,097 thousand, respectively, for the six months then ended. The financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd., of Viettel - CHT Co., Ltd. and of Senao Networks, Inc. as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the financial statements of Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd. and of Senao Networks Inc. as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for these equity method investees, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Those standards required 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 and the financial reports of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors, such consolidated financial statements referred to first paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China.

 

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As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, beginning from January 1, 2008, the Company changed its method of accounting for bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors upon adoption of Interpretation 96-052 issued by the Accounting and Research Development Foundation in the Republic of China.

August 11, 2009

Notice to Readers

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are intended only to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdictions. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such consolidated financial statements are those generally accepted and applied in the Republic of China.

For the convenience of readers, the auditors’ report and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language auditors’ report and consolidated financial statements shall prevail.

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Par Value Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

ASSETS

           

CURRENT ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 2 and 4)

   $ 83,422,659    18    $ 95,346,400    20

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 2 and 5)

     22,454    —        135,307    —  

Available-for-sale financial assets (Notes 2 and 6)

     16,377,979    4      18,979,469    4

Held-to-maturity financial assets (Notes 2 and 7)

     670,541    —        644,935    —  

Trade notes and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,901,489 thousand in 2009 and $3,191,412 thousand in 2008 (Notes 2 and 8)

     10,969,179    2      10,597,817    2

Receivables from related parties (Note 28)

     113,429    —        2,033    —  

Other current monetary assets (Notes 2, 9 and 31)

     2,974,798    1      2,628,413    1

Inventories (Notes 2, 10 and 20)

     3,229,670    1      3,369,478    1

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 2 and 25)

     101,554    —        1,122,788    —  

Restricted assets (Notes 29 and 30)

     101,843    —        2,865    —  

Other current assets (Notes 11 and 20)

     5,783,318    1      7,097,509    1
                       

Total current assets

     123,767,424    27      139,927,014    29
                       

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

           

Investments accounted for using equity method (Notes 2 and 12)

     2,303,693    1      1,992,999    —  

Financial assets carried at cost (Notes 2 and 13)

     2,251,498    —        2,276,498    1

Held-to-maturity financial assets (Notes 2 and 7)

     4,536,191    1      763,852    —  

Other monetary assets (Notes 14 and 30)

     1,000,000    —        1,029,100    —  
                       

Total long-term investments

     10,091,382    2      6,062,449    1
                       

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Notes 2, 15, 28 and 29)

           

Cost

           

Land

     101,474,866    22      102,056,021    21

Land improvements

     1,513,208    —        1,484,013    —  

Buildings

     63,157,815    14      62,850,705    13

Computer equipment

     15,823,342    3      15,404,617    3

Telecommunications equipment

     653,783,918    142      642,939,298    134

Transportation equipment

     2,244,208    —        2,753,805    1

Miscellaneous equipment

     7,283,620    2      7,479,111    2
                       

Total cost

     845,280,977    183      834,967,570    174

Revaluation increment on land

     5,810,342    1      5,820,548    1
                       
     851,091,319    184      840,788,118    175

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     550,588,704    119      533,362,947    111
                       
     300,502,615    65      307,425,171    64

Construction in progress and advances related to acquisition of equipment

     14,181,979    3      14,425,108    3
                       

Property, plant and equipment, net

     314,684,594    68      321,850,279    67
                       

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 2)

           

3G concession

     7,111,783    2      7,860,392    2

Goodwill

     264,128    —        226,257    —  

Others

     524,652    —        464,533    —  
                       

Total intangible assets

     7,900,563    2      8,551,182    2
                       

OTHER ASSETS

           

Leased assets (Note 29)

     642,655    —        442,787    —  

Idle assets (Note 2)

     985,728    —        963,460    —  

Refundable deposits

     1,336,669    1      1,407,108    —  

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 2 and 25)

     1,254,441    —        1,534,088    1

Restricted assets (Note 29)

     29,104    —        8,532    —  

Others

     820,105    —        758,113    —  
                       

Total other assets

     5,068,702    1      5,114,088    1
                       

TOTAL

   $ 461,512,665    100    $ 481,505,012    100
                       

 

     2009    2008
     Amount     %    Amount     %

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Short-term loans (Note 16)

   $ 256,000      —      $ 75,000      —  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 2 and 5)

     501      —        3,313,372      1

Trade notes and accounts payable

     7,106,260      2      8,931,645      2

Payables to related parties (Note 28)

     371,468      —        249,203      —  

Income tax payable (Notes 2 and 25)

     6,683,388      1      7,976,754      2

Accrued expenses (Note 17)

     13,570,531      3      11,597,582      2

Dividends payable (Note 21)

     37,138,775      8      40,716,130      8

Current portion of long-term loans (Note 19)

     104,668      —        4,200      —  

Other current liabilities (Notes 2, 18, 20, 28 and 31)

     16,605,341      4      17,121,405      4
                         

Total current liabilities

     81,836,932      18      89,985,291      19
                         

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Long-term loans (Note 19)

     270,043      —        33,640      —  

Deferred income

     2,145,289      1      1,831,946      —  
                         

Total noncurrent liabilities

     2,415,332      1      1,865,586      —  
                         

RESERVE FOR LAND VALUE INCREMENTAL TAX (Note 15)

     94,986      —        94,986      —  
                         

OTHER LIABILITIES

         

Accrued pension liabilities (Notes 2 and 27)

     5,192,642      1      5,108,399      1

Customers’ deposits

     6,054,883      1      6,328,579      2

Others

     269,607      —        439,709      —  
                         

Total other liabilities

     11,517,132      2      11,876,687      3
                         

Total liabilities

     95,864,382      21      103,822,550      22
                         

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PARENT (Notes 2, 15, 21 and 23)

         

Common stock - $10 par value;

         

Authorized: 12,000,000 thousand shares

         

Issued: 9,696,808 thousand shares in 2009 and 9,557,777 thousand shares in 2008

     96,968,082      21      95,577,769      20
                         

Preferred stock - $10 par value

     —        —        —        —  
                         

Capital stock to be issued

     9,696,808      2      1,390,313      —  
                         

Additional paid-in capital

         

Capital surplus

     169,496,289      36      198,308,651      41

Donated capital

     13,170      —        13,170      —  

Equity in additional paid-in capital reported by equity-method investees

     3      —        1,367      —  
                         

Total additional paid-in capital

     169,509,462      36      198,323,188      41
                         

Retained earnings

         

Legal reserve

     56,987,241      12      52,859,566      11

Special reserve

     2,675,894      1      2,675,419      1

Unappropriated earnings

     22,265,116      5      19,532,657      4
                         

Total retained earnings

     81,928,251      18      75,067,642      16
                         

Other adjustments

         

Cumulative translation adjustments

     17,765      —        (12,295   —  

Unrecognized net loss of pension

     (5   —        (87   —  

Unrealized loss on financial instruments

     (1,379,866   —        (1,183,967   —  

Unrealized revaluation increment

     5,812,879      1      5,823,085      1
                         

Total other adjustments

     4,450,773      1      4,626,736      1
                         

Total equity attributable to stockholders of the parent

     362,553,376      78      374,985,648      78
                         

MINORITY INTEREST

     3,094,907      1      2,696,814      —  
                         

Total stockholders’ equity

     365,648,283      79      377,682,462      78
                         

TOTAL

   $ 461,512,665      100    $ 481,505,012      100
                         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

NET REVENUES (Note 28)

   $ 97,178,944    100    $ 100,922,554    100

OPERATING COSTS (Note 28)

     54,269,907    56      55,217,765    55
                       

GROSS PROFIT

     42,909,037    44      45,704,789    45
                       

OPERATING EXPENSES (Note 28)

           

Marketing

     10,403,837    11      10,187,310    10

General and administrative

     1,933,644    2      1,662,492    2

Research and development

     1,525,614    1      1,571,836    1
                       

Total operating expenses

     13,863,095    14      13,421,638    13
                       

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     29,045,942    30      32,283,151    32
                       

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND GAINS (Note 28)

           

Interest income

     335,261    1      872,623    1

Valuation gain on financial instruments, net

     146,448    —        —      —  

Foreign exchange gain, net

     87,663    —        —      —  

Dividends income

     2,872    —        15,076    —  

Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net

     —      —        56,165    —  

Gain on disposal of financial instruments, net

     —      —        753,831    1

Others

     333,851    —        209,155    —  
                       

Total non-operating income and gains

     906,095    1      1,906,850    2
                       

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES AND LOSSES

           

Loss on disposal of financial instruments, net

     234,095    1      —      —  

Impairment loss on assets

     88,900    —        —      —  

Equity in losses of equity method investees, net

     21,632    —        —      —  

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

     9,291    —        40,748    —  

Interest expense

     8,837    —        2,724    —  

Foreign exchange loss, net

     —      —        726,723    1

Valuation loss on financial instruments, net

     —      —        2,734,897    3

Others

     107,029    —        68,829    —  
                       

Total non-operating expenses and losses

     469,784    1      3,573,921    4
                       

(Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share Data)

 

 

     2009    2008
     Amount    %    Amount    %

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

   $ 29,482,253      30    $ 30,616,080      30

INCOME TAX EXPENSES (Notes 2 and 25)

     6,849,491      7      6,993,820      7
                           

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME

   $ 22,632,762      23    $ 23,622,260      23
                           

ATTRIBUTED TO

           

Stockholders of the parent

   $ 22,261,402      23    $ 23,230,513      23

Minority interest

     371,360      —        391,747      —  
                           
   $ 22,632,762      23    $ 23,622,260      23
                           
     2009    2008
     Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income
   Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 26)

           

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.71    $ 2.09    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.70    $ 2.08    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)   (Concluded)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Dividend Per Share Data)

 

 

    Common Stock     Preferred
Stock
            Retained Earnings     Other Adjustments              
    Shares
(Thou-
sands)
    Amo-
unt
    Shares
(Thou-
sands)
  Amo-
unt
  Cap-
ital
Stock
to Be
Issued
  Addi-
tional
Paid
-in
Capital
    Legal
Reserve
  Special
Reserve
    Unappro-
priated
Ear-
nings
    Cumu-
lative
Trans-
lation
Adjust-
ments
    Unrecog-
nized
Net
Loss
of
Pension
    Unrea-
lized
Gain
(Loss) on
Finan-

cial
Instru-
ments
    Unrea-
lized
Reva-
luation
Incre-
ment
    Trea-
sury
Stock
    Mino-
rity
Interest
in
Subsi-
diaries
    Total
Stock-
holders’
Equity
 
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2009   9,696,808      $ 96,968,082      —     $ —     $ —     $ 179,206,270      $ 52,859,566   $ 2,675,894      $ 41,276,274      $ 29,474      $ (84   $ (2,272,242   $ 5,813,187      $ —        $ 3,137,450      $ 379,693,871   
Adjustment of additional paid-in capital from revaluation
of land to income
upon disposal
  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          (308     —          —          (308
Appropriation of 2008 earnings                                

Legal reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          4,127,675     —          (4,127,675     —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Cash dividend - NT$3.83 per share

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (37,138,775     —          —          —          —          —          —          (37,138,775
Cancellation of preferred stock (Note 21)   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
Capital surplus transferred to common stock   —          —        —       —       9,696,808     (9,696,808     —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
Decrease in minority interest   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (413,903     (413,903
Consolidated net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          22,261,402        —          —          —          —          —          371,360        22,632,762   
Unrealized gain on financial instruments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          5,163        —          —          —          5,163   
Equity adjustments in investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (6,110     —          —          —          —          —          —          (6,110
Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign-currency investments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          (11,709     —          —          —          —          —          (11,709
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments of investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          79        —          —          —          —          79   
Unrealized gain on financial instruments   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          887,213        —          —          —          887,213   
                                                                                                                   
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2009   9,696,808      $ 96,968,082      —     $ —     $ 9,696,808   $ 169,509,462      $ 56,987,241   $ 2,675,894      $ 22,265,116      $ 17,765      $ (5   $ (1,379,866   $ 5,812,879      $ —        $ 3,094,907      $ 365,648,283   
                                                                                                                   
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2008   9,667,845      $ 96,678,451      —     $ —     $ —     $ 200,605,563      $ 48,036,210   $ 2,678,723      $ 48,317,617      $ (1,980   $ (90   $ 37,508      $ 5,823,200      $ (7,107,494   $ 2,774,561      $ 397,842,269   
Adjustment of additional paid-in capital from revaluation of land to income upon disposal   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          (115     —          —          (115
Appropriation of 2007 earnings                                

Legal reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          4,823,356     —          (4,823,356     —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Reversal
of special reserve

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       (3,304     3,304        —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Cash dividend - NT$4.26 per share

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (40,716,130     —          —          —          —          —          —          (40,716,130

Stock dividend - NT$0.1 per share

  —          —        —       —       955,778     —          —       —          (955,778     —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Employees’ bonus - cash

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (1,303,605     —          —          —          —          —          —          (1,303,605

Employees’ bonus - stock

  —          —        —       —       434,535     —          —       —          (434,535     —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Remuneration to board of directors and supervisors

  —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          (43,454     —          —          —          —          —          —          (43,454
Decrease in minority interest   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (469,494     (469,494
Consolidated net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          23,230,513        —          —          —          —          —          391,747        23,622,260   
Unrealized loss on financial instruments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          (576     —          —          —          (576
Equity adjustments in investees   —          —        —       —       —       1,364        —       —          (18,846     —          —          —          —          —          —          (17,482
Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign-currency investments held by investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          (10,315     —          —          —          —          —          (10,315
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments of investees   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          3        —          —          —          —          3   
Cancellation of treasury stock - 110,068 thousand common shares (Notes 2 and 23)   (110,068     (1,100,682   —       —       —       (2,283,739     —       —          (3,723,073     —          —          —          —          7,107,494        —          —     
Unrealized loss on financial instruments   —          —        —       —       —       —          —       —          —          —          —          (1,220,899     —          —          —          (1,220,899
                                                                                                                   
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2008   9,557,777      $ 95,577,769      —     $ —     $ 1,390,313   $ 198,323,188      $ 52,859,566   $ 2,675,419      $ 19,532,657      $ (12,295   $ (87   $ (1,183,967   $ 5,823,085      $ —        $ 2,696,814      $ 377,682,462   
                                                                                                                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Consolidated net income

   $ 22,632,762      $ 23,622,260   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     266,567        337,461   

Depreciation and amortization

     18,372,080        19,255,452   

Amortization of premium (discount) of financial assets

     7,617        (1,192

Valuation loss on inventory

     —          24,357   

Valuation loss (gain) on financial instruments, net

     (146,448     2,734,897   

Loss (gain) on disposal of financial instruments, net

     234,095        (753,831

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

     9,291        40,748   

Loss from obsolescence of deferred charges

     —          279   

Equity in losses (earnings) of equity method investees, net

     21,632        (56,165

Dividends received from equity investees

     76,435        —     

Impairment loss on assets

     88,900        —     

Impairment loss on other noncurrent monetary assets

     —          900   

Deferred income taxes

     305,855        (1,150,776

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in:

    

Financial assets held for trading

     171,783        704,805   

Trade notes and accounts receivable

     (373,526     465,083   

Receivables from related parties

     (631,104     (156,268

Other current monetary assets

     (1,086,316     4,779,775   

Inventories

     (45,940     198,885   

Other current assets

     (861,325     (3,711,484

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Trade notes and accounts payable

     (3,733,239     (2,891,043

Payables to related parties

     434,161        203,529   

Income tax payable

     992,799        718,805   

Accrued expenses

     (2,923,882     (3,893,685

Other current liabilities

     347,256        1,338,524   

Deferred income

     72,992        326,796   

Accrued pension liabilities

     17,407        1,190,491   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     34,249,852        43,328,603   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets

     (6,010,000     (6,360,000

Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets

     4,490,787        3,854,826   

Acquisition of held-to-maturity financial assets

     (1,948,505     (300,000

Proceeds from disposal of held-to-maturity financial assets

     547,693        41,854   

Acquisition of financial assets carried at cost

     —          (200,000

Proceeds from disposal of financial assets carried at cost

     285,859        354,933   

Increase in other monetary assets

     —          (30,000

Acquisition of investments accounted for using equity method

     (362,637     (163,009

Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments

     —          209   

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     (10,296,388     (11,309,142

 

  (Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

     2009     2008  

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

   $ 1,136      $ 3,057   

Increase in intangible assets

     (56,204     (53,166

Increase in restricted assets

     (40,202     (2,558

Increase in other assets

     (247,562     (233,509
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (13,636,023     (14,396,505
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Increase (decrease) in short-term loans

     (2,000     39,000   

Repayment of long-term loans

     (63,129     (37,280

Increase in long-term loans

     400,000        —     

Decrease in customers’ deposits

     (34,125     (10,890

Decrease in other liabilities

     (161,910     (302,576

Capital reduction

     (19,115,554     (9,557,777

Proceeds from exercise of employee stock option

     45,636        41,142   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (18,931,082     (9,828,381
                

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

     (6,243     (3,510
                

EFFECT OF CHANGE ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

     457,990        13,192   
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     2,134,494        19,113,399   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     81,288,165        76,233,001   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 83,422,659      $ 95,346,400   
                

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    

Interest paid (excluding capitalized interest expense)

   $ 5,688      $ 3,126   
                

Income tax paid

   $ 5,539,321      $ 7,434,336   
                

NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Dividends payable

   $ 37,138,775      $ 40,716,130   
                

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

   $ —        $ 1,394,077   
                

Current portion of long-term loans

   $ 104,668      $ 4,200   
                

CASH AND NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Increase in property, plant and equipment

   $ 9,424,425      $ 10,608,146   

Payables to suppliers

     900,824        649,936   

Prepayments for equipment

     (28,861     51,060   
                
   $ 10,296,388      $ 11,309,142   
                

 

  (Continued)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

The acquisition of InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”) was made on January 20, 2009. The following table presents the allocation of acquisition costs of IFE to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values on the basis of the final data performed by a third-party valuation firm on May 7, 2009:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 457,990   

Receivables

     13,479   

Other current assets

     14,792   

Property, plant, and equipment

     40,221   

Identifiable intangible assets

     53,001   

Refundable deposits

     2,468   

Other assets

     2,338   

Payables

     (83,319

Income tax payable

     (246

Other current liabilities

     (153
        

Total

     500,571   

Percentage of ownership

     49.07
        
     245,630   

Goodwill

     37,870   
        

Acquisition costs of acquired subsidiary (cash prepaid for long-term investments in December 2008)

   $ 283,500   
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated August 11, 2009)   (Concluded)

 

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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Stated Otherwise)

 

1. GENERAL

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“Chunghwa”) was incorporated on July 1, 1996 in the Republic of China (“ROC”) pursuant to the Article 30 of the Telecommunications Act. Chunghwa is a company limited by shares and, prior to August 2000, was wholly owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (“MOTC”). Prior to July 1, 1996, the current operations of Chunghwa were carried out under the Directorate General of Telecommunications (“DGT”). The DGT was established by the MOTC in June 1943 to take primary responsibility in the development of telecommunications infrastructure and to formulate policies related to telecommunications. On July 1, 1996, the telecom operations of the DGT were spun-off to as Chunghwa which continues to carry out the business and the DGT continues to be the industry regulator.

As the dominate telecommunications service provider of fixed-line and Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”) in the ROC, Chunghwa is subject to additional regulations imposed by ROC.

Effective August 12, 2005, the MOTC had completed the process of privatizing Chunghwa by reducing the government ownership to below 50% in various stages. In July 2000, Chunghwa received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) for a domestic initial public offering and its common shares were listed and traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (the “TSE”) on October 27, 2000. Certain of Chunghwa’s common shares had been sold, in connection with the foregoing privatization plan, in domestic public offerings at various dates from August 2000 to July 2003. Certain of Chunghwa’s common shares had also been sold in an international offering of securities in the form of American Depository Shares (“ADS”) on July 17, 2003 and were listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”). The MOTC sold common shares of Chunghwa by auction in the ROC on August 9, 2005 and completed the second international offering on August 10, 2005. Upon completion of the share transfers associated with these offerings on August 12, 2005, the MOTC owned less than 50% of the outstanding shares of Chunghwa and completed the privatization plan.

Senao International Co., Ltd. (“SENAO”) was incorporated in 1979. SENAO engages mainly in selling and maintaining mobile phone and its peripheral products. Chunghwa acquired 31.33% shares of SENAO on January 15, 2007 and has control in SENAO by obtaining four out of seven seats of the board of directors of SENAO on April 12, 2007. On March 27, 2009, the board of directors of Chunghwa resolved to purchase 48,000 thousand common shares of SENAO through SENAO’s private placement. However, Chunghwa and SENAO did not complete the required procedures within the legal payment period; therefore, Chunghwa and SENAO decided to discontinue the private placement.

Chunghwa established Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd. (“CIYP”) in January 2007. CIYP engages mainly in yellow pages sales and advertisement services.

CHIEF Telecom Inc. (“CHIEF”) was incorporated in 1991. CHIEF engages mainly in internet communication and internet data center (“IDC”) service. Chunghwa acquired 70% shares of CHIEF on September 2006.

Unigate Telecom Inc. (“Unigate”) was established by CHIEF in 1999. Unigate engages mainly in telecommunication and information software service.

 

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CHIEF Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited (“CHIEF (HK)”) was established by CHIEF in 2003. CHIEF (HK) engages mainly in internet communication and internet data center (“IDC”) service.

Chief International Corp. (“CIC”) was established by CHIEF in 2008. CIC engages mainly in internet communication and internet data center (“IDC”) service.

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd. (“CHSI”) was incorporated in 2002. CHSI engages mainly in providing communication and information integration services. Chunghwa has acquired 100% shares of CHSI in December 2007.

Concord Technology Co., Ltd. (“Concord”), a subsidiary of CHSI, was incorporated in 2006. Concord engages mainly in investment.

Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“GNSS (Shanghai)”), a subsidiary of Concord, was incorporated in 2006. GNSS (Shanghai) engages mainly in planning and designing of systems and communications and information integration services. On March 20, 2009, the stockholders of CHSI resolved to dissolve GNSS (Shanghai). On July 23, 2009, the board of directors of CHSI revoked the original resolution of dissolution.

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc. (“CHTG”) was incorporated in 2004. CHTG engages mainly in international data and internet services and long distance call wholesales to carriers. Chunghwa acquired 100% shares of CHTG in December 2007.

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“DHT”) was incorporated in 2004. DHT engages mainly in international telecommunications, IP fictitious internet and internet transfer services. Chunghwa acquired 100% shares of DHT in December 2007.

Spring House Entertainment Inc. (“SHE”) was incorporated in 2000. SHE engages mainly in network services, producing digital entertainment contents and broadband visual sound terrace development. SHE was an equity method investee before Chunghwa obtained control interest over it in January 2008.

Chunghwa established Light Era Development Co., Ltd. (“LED”) in February 2008. LED engages mainly in development of property for rent and sale.

Chunghwa established Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“CHTS”) in July 2008 and increased its investment in CHTS for $610,659 thousand in July 2009. CHTS engages mainly in telecommunication wholesale, internet transfer services, international data, long distance call wholesales to carriers and the world satellite business.

Chunghwa established Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd. (“CHTJ”) in October 2008. CHTJ engages mainly in telecommunication business, information processing and information providing service, development and sale of software and consulting services in telecommunication.

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. (“IFE”) was incorporated in 2008. IFE engages mainly in information system planning and maintenance, software development, and information technology consultation services. Chunghwa acquired 49% shares of IFE on January 5, 2009 and has control over IFE by obtaining four out of seven seats of the board of directors of IFE on January 20, 2009. IFE’s financial results have been consolidated with Chunghwa from January 20, 2009.

Chunghwa has established New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (“New Prospect”) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (“Prime Asia”) in March 2006, but not on operation stage yet. Both holding companies are operating as investment companies and Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.

 

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The following diagram presents information regarding the relationship and ownership percentages between Chunghwa and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2009:

LOGO

Chunghwa together with its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company”. Minority interests in the aforementioned subsidiaries are presented as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had 27,248 and 26,885 employees, respectively.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with the Guidelines Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers and accounting principles generally accepted in the ROC (“ROC GAAP”). The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make reasonable estimates and assumptions on allowances for doubtful accounts, valuation allowances on inventories, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, impairment of assets, bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors, pension plans and income tax which are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The significant accounting policies are summarized as follows:

Principle of Consolidation

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 25, “Business Combinations” - the accounting treatment of purchase method when acquiring the information of its subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all directly and indirectly majority owned subsidiaries of the Company, and the accounts of investees in which the Company’s ownership percentage is less than 50% but over which the Company has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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The consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2009 include the accounts of Chunghwa, SENAO, CIYP, CHIEF, Unigate, CHIEF (HK), CIC, CHSI, Concord, GNSS (Shanghai), CHTG, DHT, SHE, LED, CHTS, CHTJ, IFE, New Prospect and Prime Asia. The consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2008 include the accounts of Chunghwa, SENAO, CIYP, CHIEF, Unigate, CHIEF (HK), CHSI, Concord, GNSS (Shanghai), CHTG, DHT, SHE, LED, New Prospect and Prime Asia.

For foreign subsidiaries using their local currency as their functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated into New Taiwan dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date; stockholders’ equity accounts are translated into New Taiwan dollars at historical exchange rates and income statement accounts are translated into New Taiwan dollars at average exchange rates during the period.

Classification of Current and Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities

Current assets are assets expected to be converted to cash, sold or consumed within one year from balance sheet date. Current liabilities are obligations expected to be settled within one year from balance sheet date. Assets and liabilities that are not classified as current are noncurrent assets and liabilities, respectively.

As LED engages mainly in development of property for rent and sale, its operating cycle is over one year.

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are commercial paper purchased with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Financial instruments classified as financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) include financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading and are designated as at FVTPL on initial recognition. The Company recognizes a financial asset or a financial liability when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. A financial asset is derecognized when the Company losses control of its contractual rights over the financial asset. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expired.

Financial instruments at FVTPL are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at FVTPL are recognized as expenses as incurred. Financial assets or financial liabilities at FVTPL are remeasured at fair value, subsequently with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Cash dividends received subsequently (including those received in the period of investment) are recognized as income. On derecognition of a financial asset or a financial liability, the difference between its carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable or consideration paid and payable is recognized in earnings. A regular way purchases or sales of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

Derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is classified as financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading. When the fair value is positive, the derivative is recognized as a financial asset; when the fair value is negative, the derivative is recognized as a financial liability.

Available-for-sale Financial Assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition. Changes in fair value from subsequent remeasurement are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The corresponding accumulated gains or losses are recognized in earnings when the financial asset is derecognized from the balance sheet. A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

 

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The recognition and derecognition of available-for-sale financial assets are similar to those of financial assets at FVTPL.

Fair values are determined as follows: Listed stocks - at closing prices at the balance sheet date; open-end mutual funds - at net asset values at the balance sheet date; bonds - quoted at prices provided by the Taiwan GreTai Securities Market; and financial assets and financial liabilities without quoted prices in an active market - at values determined using valuation techniques.

Cash dividends are recognized in earnings on the ex-dividend date, except for the dividends declared before acquisition are treated as a reduction of investment cost. Stock dividends are recorded as an increase in the number of shares and do not affect investment income. The total number of shares subsequent to the increase of stock dividends is used for recalculate cost per share.

An impairment loss is recognized when there is objective evidence that the financial asset is impaired. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases, for equity securities, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed to the extent to the decrease and recorded as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity; for debt securities, the amount of the decrease is recognized in earnings, provided that the decrease is clearly attributable to an event which occurred after the impairment loss was recognized.

Held-to-maturity Financial Assets

Held-to-maturity financial assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Those financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition. Gains and losses are recognized at the time of derecognition, impairment or amortization. A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is accounted for using trade date accounting.

If there is objective evidence which indicates that a financial asset is impaired, a loss is recognized. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease is clearly attributable to an event which occurred after the impairment loss was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed to the extent of the decrease. The reversal may not result in a carrying amount that exceeds the amortized cost that would have been determined as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

Revenue Recognition, Account Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Revenues are recognized when they are realized or realizable and earned. Revenues are realized or realizable and earned when the Company has persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the goods have been delivered or the services have been rendered to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts agreed between the Company and the customers for goods sold in the normal course of business, net of sales discounts and volume rebates. For trade receivables due within one year from the balance sheet date, as the nominal value of the consideration to be received approximates its fair value and transactions are frequent, fair value of the consideration is not determined by discounting all future receipts using an imputed rate of interest.

Usage revenues from fixed-line services (including local, domestic long distance and international long distance), cellular services, Internet and data services, and interconnection and call transfer fees from other telecommunications companies and carriers are billed in arrears and are recognized based upon minutes of traffic processed when the services are provided in accordance with contract terms.

The costs of providing services are recognized as incurred. Incentives to third party dealers for inducing business which are payable when the end user enters into an airtime contract are recognized in marketing expenses as incurred.

 

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Other revenues are recognized as follows: (a) one-time subscriber connection fees (on fixed-line services) are deferred and recognized over the average expected customer service periods, (b) monthly fees (on fixed-line services, wireless and Internet and data services) are accrued every month, and (c) prepaid services (fixed-line, cellular and Internet) are recognized as income based upon actual usage by customers or when the right to use those services expires.

Where the Company enters into transactions which involve both the provision of air time bundled with products such as 3G data card and handset, total consideration received from handsets in these arrangements is allocated and measured using units of accounting within the arrangement based on relative fair values limited to the amount that is not contingent upon the delivery of other items or services.

Where the Company sells products to third party cellular phone stores the Company records the direct sale of the products, typically handsets, as gross revenue when the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement and when title is passed and the products are accepted by the stores.

An allowance for doubtful receivables is provided based on a review of the collectibility of accounts receivable. The Company determines the amount of allowance for doubtful receivables by examining the aging analysis of outstanding accounts receivable.

Inventories

Inventories including merchandise and work-in-process are stated at the lower of cost (weighted-average cost) or net realizable value item by item, except for those that may be appropriate to group items of similar or related inventories. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price of inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale.

Beginning from 2008, the Company classified certain land as land held for development within inventories. Prior to 2008, such land was classified as part of property, plant, and equipment. Such land is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Prepayments for licensing and other miscellaneous costs have been capitalized as part of inventory. Profit shall be recognized in full when the land is sold, provided (a) the profit is determinable, that is, the collectibility of the sales price is reasonably assured or the amount that will not be collectible can be estimated, and (b) the earnings process is virtually complete.

Investments Accounted for Using Equity Method

Investments in companies in which the Company exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policy decisions are accounted for by the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially stated at cost and subsequently adjusted for its proportionate share in the net earnings of the investee companies. Any cash dividends received are recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the investments.

Gains or losses on sales from the Company to equity method investees wherein Chunghwa exercises significant influence over these equity investees are deferred in proportion to the Company’s ownership percentage in the investees until such gains or losses are realized through transactions with third parties. Gains or losses on sales from equity method investees to Chunghwa are deferred in proportion to Chunghwa’s ownership percentages in the investees until they are realized through transactions with third parties.

 

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Effective January 1, 2006, pursuant to the revised Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, the cost of an investment shall be analyzed and the difference between the cost of investment and the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired, representing goodwill, shall not be amortized and instead shall be tested for impairment annually. If the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the cost of investment, the excess shall be proportionately allocated as reductions to fair values of noncurrent assets except (a) financial assets other than investments accounted for using equity method, (b) assets to be disposed of by sale (c) deferred tax assets, and (d) prepaid assets relating to pension or other postretirement benefit plans. If any excess remains after reducing the aforementioned items, the remaining excess shall be recognized as an extraordinary gain.

When the Company subscribes for additional investees shares at a percentage different from its existing ownership percentage, the resulting carrying amount of the investment in the investee differs from the amount of the Company share of the investee’s equity. The Company records such a difference as an adjustment to long-term investments with the corresponding amount charged or credited to additional paid-in capital to the extent available, with the balance charged to retained earnings.

Financial Assets Carried at Cost

Investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted price in an active market and whose fair values cannot be reliably measured such as non-publicly traded stocks are measured at their original cost. If there is objective evidence which indicates that a financial asset is impaired, a loss is recognized. A subsequent reversal of such impairment loss is not allowed.

The accounting treatment for cash dividends and stock dividends arising from financial assets carried at cost is the same as that for cash dividends and stock dividends arising from available-for-sale financial assets.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost plus a revaluation increment, if any, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss. The interest costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction of a qualifying asset are capitalized as property, plant and equipment. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

When an indication of impairment is identified, any excess of the carrying amount of an asset over its recoverable amount is recognized as a loss. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment would be reversed and recognized as a gain. However, the adjusted amount may not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

An impairment loss on a revalued asset is charged to “unrealized revaluation increment” under equity to the extent available, with the balance recognized as a loss in earnings. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment loss could be reversed and recognized as a gain, with the remaining credited to “unrealized revaluation increment”.

Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated service lives: land improvements - 10 to 30 years; buildings - 10 to 60 years; computer equipment - 3 to 10 years; telecommunication equipment - 5 to 30 years; transportation equipment - 5 to 10 years; and miscellaneous equipment - 2 to 12 years.

Upon sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, the related cost, accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses and any unrealized revaluation increment are deducted from the corresponding accounts, and any gain or loss recorded as non-operating gains or losses in the period of sale or disposal.

 

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets mainly including 3G Concession, computer software, patents and goodwill.

The 3G Concession is valid through December 31, 2018. The 3G Concession fee is amortized on a straight-line basis from the date operations commence through the date the license expires. Computer software costs and patents are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 2-20 years.

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration paid for acquisition over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually. If an event occurs or circumstances change which indicates that the fair value of goodwill is more likely than not below its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. A subsequent reversal of such impairment loss is not allowed.

The Company adopted the Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 37, “Intangible Assets.” Expenditure on research shall be expensed as incurred. Development Costs are capitalized when those costs meet relative criteria and are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives. Development costs do not meet relative criteria shall be expensed as incurred.

When an indication of impairment is identified, any excess of the carrying amount of an asset over its recoverable amount is recognized as a loss. If the recoverable amount increases in a subsequent period, the amount previously recognized as impairment would be reversed and recognized as a gain. However, the adjusted amount may not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, as if no impairment loss had been recognized.

Idle Assets

Idle assets are carried at the lower of recoverable amount or carrying amount.

Pension Costs

For defined benefit pension plans, net periodic pension benefit cost is recorded in the consolidated statement of income and includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs, amortization of pension gains (losses) and curtailment or settlement gains (losses).

The Company recognizes into income, any unrecognized actuarial net gains or losses that exceed 10% of the larger of projected benefit obligations or plan assets, defined as the “corridor”. Amounts inside this 10% corridor are amortized over the average remaining service life of active plan participants. Actuarial net gains and losses occur when actual experience differs from any of the many assumptions used to value the plans. Differences between the expected and actual returns on plan assets and changes in interest rate, which affect the discount rate used to value projected plan obligations, can have a significant impact on the calculation of pension net gains and losses from year to year.

The curtailments and settlement gains (losses) resulted from the Chunghwa’s early retirement programs. Curtailment/settlement gains or losses are equal to the changes of underfunded status plus the a pro rata portion of the unrecognized prior service cost, unrecognized net gains (losses), and unrecognized transition obligations/assets, before the settlement/curtailment event multiplied by the percentage reduction in projected benefit obligation.

The projected benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement based on estimated future compensation levels.

 

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The carrying amount of accrued pension liability should be the sum of the following amounts: (a) projected benefit obligation as of balance sheet date, (b) minus (plus) unamortized actuarial loss (gain), (c) minus unamortized prior service cost, and (d) minus the fair value of plan assets. If the amount determined by above calculation is negative, it is viewed as prepaid pension cost. The prepaid pension cost is measured at the lower of: (a) the amount determined above, and (b) the sum of the following amounts: (i) unamortized actuarial loss, (ii) unamortized prior service cost, and (iii) the present value of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.

The measurement of benefit obligations and net periodic cost (income) is based on estimates and assumptions approved by the company’s management such as compensation, age and seniority, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increases.

For employees under defined contribution pension plans, pension costs are recorded based on the actual contributions made to employees’ individual pension accounts during their service periods.

Expense Recognition

The costs of providing services are recognized as incurred. The cost includes incentives to third party dealers for inducing business which are payable when the end user enters into an airtime contract.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is recorded at cost and shown as a reduction to stockholders’ equity. Upon cancellation of treasury stock, the treasury stock account is reduced and the common stocks as well as the capital surplus are reversed on a pro rata basis. If capital surplus is not sufficient for debiting purposes, the difference is charged to retained earnings.

Share-based Compensation

Employee stock options granted on or after January 1, 2008 are accounted for using fair value method in accordance with under SFAS No. 39, “Accounting for Share-based Payment.” The adoption of SFAS No. 39 did not have any impact on the Company.

Employee stock options granted between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2007 were accounted for under the interpretations issued by the Accounting Research and Development Foundation (the “ARDF”). The Company adopted the intrinsic value method, under which compensation cost was amortized over the vesting period.

Income Tax

The Company applies inter-period allocations for its income tax, whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax effects of temporary differences and unused tax credits. Valuation allowances are provided to the extent, if any, that it is more likely than not that deferred income tax assets will not be realized. A deferred tax asset or liability is classified as current or noncurrent in accordance with the classification of its related asset or liability. However, if a deferred tax asset or liability does not relate to an asset or liability in the financial statements, then it is classified as either current or noncurrent based on the expected length of time before it is realized or settled.

Any tax credits arising from purchases of machinery, equipment and technology, research and development expenditures, personnel training, and investments in important technology-based enterprises are recognized using the flow-through method.

Adjustments of prior years’ tax liabilities are added to or deducted from the current year’s tax provision.

 

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Income taxes (10%) on undistributed earnings is recorded in the year of stockholders approval which is the year subsequent to the year the earnings are generated.

Foreign-currency Transactions

Foreign-currency transactions are recorded in New Taiwan dollars at the rates of exchange in effect when the transactions occur. Exchange gains or losses derived from foreign-currency transactions or monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in earnings. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are revalued at prevailing exchange rates with the resulting gains or losses recognized in earnings.

The financial statements of foreign equity investees are translated into New Taiwan dollars at the following exchange rates. Assets and liabilities - spot rates at period-end; stockholders’ equity - historical rates, income and expenses - average rates during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Hedge Accounting

A hedging relationship qualifies for hedge accounting only if, all of the following conditions are met: (a) at the inception of the hedge, there is formal documentation of the hedging relationship and the entity’s risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge; (b) the hedge is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk, consistently with the risk management strategy documented for that particular hedging relationship; (c) the effectiveness of the hedge can be reliably measured; (d) the hedge is assessed on an ongoing basis and determined actually to have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which the hedge was designated.

The gain or loss from remeasuring the hedging instrument at fair value and the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.

3. EFFECT OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

The Company adopted the newly-revised Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 10, “Accounting for Inventories,” (“SFAS No. 10”) beginning from January 1, 2009, which requires inventories to be stated at the lower of cost (weighted-average cost) or net realizable value item by item, except for those that may be appropriate to group items of similar or related inventories. The inventory-related incomes and expenses shall be classified as operating cost. The adoption of the revised SFAS No. 10 does not have significant impact on the Company’s consolidated net income and basic earnings per share (after income tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company reclassified non-operating losses of $24,357 thousand to operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

In March 2007, the ARDF issued an Interpretation 96-052 that requires companies to recognize bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors as an expense rather than an appropriation of earnings beginning from January 1, 2008. Beginning from 2009, such bonuses are classified as an operating activity for purposes of the statement of cash flows when paid.

 

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4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Cash

     

Cash on hand

   $ 495,086    $ 161,406

Bank deposits

     11,915,400      18,795,209

Negotiable certificate of deposit, annual yield rate - ranging from 0.15%-2.84% and 2.00%-4.31% for 2009 and 2008, respectively.

     49,570,484      49,449,950
             
     61,980,970      68,406,565

Cash equivalents

     

Commercial paper, annual yield rate - ranging from 0.13%-0.20% and 1.99%-2.04% for 2009 and 2008, respectively.

     21,441,689      26,939,835
             
   $ 83,422,659    $ 95,346,400
             

5. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
           

Derivatives - financial assets

     

Currency swap contracts

   $ 22,423    $ —  

Forward exchange contracts

     31      69

Index future contracts

     —        135,238
             
   $ 22,454    $ 135,307
             

Derivatives - financial liabilities

     

Forward exchange contracts

   $ 501    $ 38,765

Currency option contracts

     —        3,274,607
             
   $ 501    $ 3,313,372
             

Chunghwa entered into investment management agreements with a well-known financial institutions (fund managers) to manage its investment portfolios in 2006. The investment portfolios managed by these fund managers aggregated to an original amount of US$100,000 thousand. Chunghwa terminated the investment management agreements on April 14, 2009 and asked fund managers to dispose all the investment portfolios. The fund managers had disposed all investment portfolios before June 23, 2009 and returned the proceeds to Chunghwa.

The Company entered into currency swap contracts, forward exchange contracts and index future contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk and variability in operating results due to fluctuations in exchange rates and stock prices. However, derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is classified as financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading.

 

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Outstanding currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts on June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

     Currency    Maturity Period    Contract Amount
(in Thousands)
June 30, 2009         

Currency swap contracts

   USD/NTD    2009.07    USD  85,000/NTD 2,788,879

Forward exchange contracts - buy

   NTD/USD    2009.07    NTD 183,773
June 30, 2008         

Forward exchange contracts - sell

   USD/TWD    2008.07-09    USD 320,000
   EUR/USD    2008.08    EUR 18,105
   GBP/USD    2008.08    GBP 2,250
   JPY/USD    2008.08    JPY 523,000

Forward exchange contracts - buy

   TWD/USD    2008.07    NTD 149,934

The Company did not have any outstanding index future contracts on June 30, 2009.

Outstanding index future contracts on June 30, 2008 were as follows:

 

               Contract
               Amount
     Maturity Period    Units    (in Thousands)
June 30, 2008         

AMSTERDAM IDX FUT

   2008.07    13    EUR 1,209

IBEX 35 INDX FUTR

   2008.07    7    EUR 897

CAC40 10 EURO FUT

   2008.07    3    EUR 141

DAX INDEX FUTURE

   2008.09    1    EUR 172

MINI S&P/MIB FUT

   2008.09    37    EUR 1,155

FTSE 100 IDX FUT

   2008.09    18    GBP 1,065

TOPIX INDEX FUTURE

   2008.09    36    JPY 504,432

S&P 500 FUTURE

   2008.09    16    USD 5,373

S&P 500 EMINI FUTURE

   2008.09    38    USD 2,549

As of June 30, 2008, the deposits paid for outstanding index future contracts were $101,374 thousand.

In September 2007, Chunghwa entered into a 10-year, foreign currency derivative contract with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (“Goldman”) and valuations are made biweekly starting from September 20, 2007 which are 260 valuation periods totally. Under the terms of the contract, if the NT dollar/US dollar exchange rate is less than NT$31.50 per US dollar at any two consecutive bi-weekly valuation dates during the valuation period starting from October 4, 2007 to September 5, 2017, Chunghwa was required to make a cash payment to Goldman. The settlement amount is determined by the difference between the applicable exchange rates and the base amount of US$4,000 thousand. Conversely, if the NT dollar/US dollar exchange rate was above NT$31.50 per US dollar using the same valuation methodology, Goldman would have a settlement obligation to Chunghwa determined using a base amount of US$2,000 thousand. Further, if the exchange rate is at or above NT$32.70 per US dollar starting from December 12, 2007 at any time, the contract will be terminated at that time. In accordance with the terms of the contract, Chunghwa deposited US$3,000 thousand with Goldman with annual yield rate of 8%. On October 21, 2008, the exchange rate was above NT$32.70 per US dollar, so the contract was terminated at that time.

 

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Net gain and loss arising from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $44,016 thousand (including realized settlement loss of $69,996 thousand and net valuation gain of $114,012 thousand) and $2,121,566 thousand (including realized settlement gain of $542,283 thousand and net valuation loss of $2,663,849 thousand), respectively.

6. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Open-end mutual funds

   $ 16,195,159    $ 17,953,635

Real estate investment trust fund

     182,820      236,455

Foreign listed stocks

     —        789,379
             
   $ 16,377,979    $ 18,979,469
             

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, movements of unrealized gain or loss on financial instruments mentioned above were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30  
     2009     2008  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ (2,264,932   $ 37,420   

Recognized in stockholders’ equity

     773,814        (1,409,684

Transferred to profit or loss

     113,399        188,785   
                

Balance, end of period

   $ (1,377,719   $ (1,183,479
                

Global economic and financial circumstances have significantly changed. As a result, Chunghwa determined that the impairment losses of available-for-sale financial assets is other-than-temporary in nature, and recorded impairment losses of $85,349 thousand and nil for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Chunghwa recorded impairment losses of $1,139,105 thousand in 2008.

7. HELD-TO-MATURITY FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Corporate bonds, nominal interest rate ranging from 0.799%-4.750% and 0.799%-2.680% for 2009 and 2008, respectively; effective interest rate ranging from 0.799%-2.950% and 0.799%-2.680% for 2009 and 2008, respectively

   $ 4,388,813    $ 750,000

Financial institution bonds, nominal interest rate ranging from 1.950%-2.300% and 0.0%-4.0% for 2009 and 2008, respectively; effective interest rate ranging from 1.140%-2.900% and 2.45%-4.0%, respectively

     796,752      599,676

Collateralized loan obligation, nominal and effective interest rate were both 2.175% for 2009 and 2008

     21,167      59,111
             
     5,206,732      1,408,787

Less: Current portion

     670,541      644,935
             
   $ 4,536,191    $ 763,852
             

 

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8. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

 

     Six Months Ended June 30  
     2009     2008  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 3,050,691      $ 3,430,157   

Charge to expense for doubtful accounts

     261,964        333,012   

Impact on acquisition of subsidiaries

     —          983   

Accounts receivable written off

     (411,166     (572,740
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 2,901,489      $ 3,191,412   
                

9. OTHER CURRENT MONETARY ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Accrued custodial receipts from other carriers

   $ 546,036    $ 641,245

Other

     2,428,762      1,987,168
             
   $ 2,974,798    $ 2,628,413
             

10. INVENTORIES, NET

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Merchandise

   $ 1,628,004    $ 2,465,732

Work in process

     514,046      199,334
             
     2,142,050      2,665,066

Land held under development

     706,177      —  

Land held for development

     337,738      704,412

Prepayment for construction

     43,705      —  
             
   $ 3,229,670    $ 3,369,478
             

The operating costs related to inventories for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $10,165,458 thousand, including the accruals for product warranty costs of $3,827 thousand. The operating costs related to inventories for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $12,129,108 thousand, including valuation loss on inventories of $24,357 thousand and the reversal of accruals for product warranty costs of $19,484 thousand.

Land held under development on June 30, 2009 was for Wan-Xi project which is expected to be completed in 2012.

 

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11. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Prepaid expenses

   $ 2,486,753    $ 3,512,790

Spare parts

     1,868,913      2,323,784

Prepaid rents

     884,389      762,602

Miscellaneous

     543,263      498,333
             
   $ 5,783,318    $ 7,097,509
             

12. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING EQUITY METHOD

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership
   Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership

Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd. (“CHI”)

   $ 841,475    49    $ 876,867    49

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd. (“TISE”)

     495,158    40      578,926    40

ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd. (“SSVP”)

     409,790    38      —      —  

Senao Networks, Inc. (“SNI”)

     269,365    42      251,294    47

Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. (“Viettel-CHT”)

     88,198    33      88,207    33

Skysoft Co., Ltd. (“SKYSOFT”)

     85,775    30      78,973    30

KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd. (“KWT”)

     69,003    33      75,671    33

So-net Entertainment Taiwan (“So-net”)

     44,929    30      —      —  

ELTA Technology Co., Ltd. (“ELTA”)

     —      —        42,883    32

A-Kuei Publishing Co., Ltd. (“AKP”)

     —      —        178    49
                   
   $ 2,303,693       $ 1,992,999   
                   

ST-1 telecommunications satellite is expected be retired in 2011; therefore, CHTS and SingTelSat Pte., Ltd. established a joint venture, ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd. (“SSVP”) in Singapore in October 2008 in order to maintain the current service. By June 30, 2009, Chunghwa has invested $409,061 thousand. SSVP will engage in the installation and the operation of ST-2 telecommunications satellite.

Chunghwa established Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd. (“Viettel-CHT”) with Viettel Co., Ltd. in Vietnam in April 2008, by investing $91,239 thousand cash. Viettel-CHT engages mainly in IDC services.

Chunghwa invested KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd. (“KWT”) in January 2008, for a purchase price of $71,770 thousand. KWT engages mainly in publishing books, data processing and software services.

Chunghwa participated in So-net Entertainment Taiwan’s capital increase on April 3, 2009, by investing $60,008 thousand cash, and acquired 30% of its shares. So-net Entertainment Taiwan engages mainly in online service and sale of computer hardware.

ELTA engages mainly in professional on-line and mobile value-added content aggregative services. Chunghwa sold all shares of ELTA with carrying value $51,152 thousand on July 23, 2008 for a selling price of $44,047 thousand and recognized a disposal loss of $7,105 thousand.

The equity in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were based on the audited financial statements.

 

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13. FINANCIAL ASSETS CARRIED AT COST

 

     June 30
     2009    2008
     Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership
   Carrying
Value
   % of
Ownership

Taipei Financial Center (“TFC”)

   $ 1,789,530    12    $ 1,789,530    12

Industrial Bank of Taiwan II Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (“IBT II“)

     200,000    17      200,000    17

Global Mobile Corp. (“GMC”)

     127,018    11      127,018    11

iD Branding Ventures (“iDBV”)

     75,000    8      75,000    8

RPTI International (“RPTI”)

     34,500    12      49,500    12

N.T.U Innovation Incubation (“NTUI”)

     12,000    9      12,000    9

Essence Technology Solution, Inc. (“ETS”)

     10,000    9      20,000    9

3 Link Information Service Co., Ltd. (“3 Link”)

     3,450    10      3,450    10

eASPNet Taiwan Inc. (“eASPNet”)

     —      2      —      2
                   
   $ 2,251,498       $ 2,276,498   
                   

Chunghwa invested in IBT II in January 2008, for a purchase price of $200,000 thousand. IBT II engages mainly in investment. IBT II completed its incorporation on February 13, 2008.

Chunghwa invested in GMC in December 2007, for a purchase price of $168,038 thousand for 16,796 thousand shares. GMC engages mainly in wire communication services and computer software wholesale and circuit engineering. The National Communications Commission (“NCC”) informed Chunghwa with the Communication Letter (#0974102087) on April 1, 2008 that its investment in GMC was not authorized by NCC, and notified Chunghwa on May 5, 2008 that Chunghwa should dispose of its investment in GMC no later than June 30, 2008; otherwise, NCC would fine Chunghwa according to the Telecommunication Act. In April 2008, Chunghwa disposed of a portion of its investment in GMC (4,100 thousand shares) and filed an appeal to NCC to suspend the enforcement. In July 2008, NCC resolved that according to the Administrative Penalty Act, Chunghwa could not divest of its investment in the short time period provided and that Chunghwa would not be subject to fines as noted above. In October 2008, NCC revoked the original decree about Chunghwa’s investment in GMC, therefore, Chunghwa did not dispose of its remaining holding in GMC.

After evaluating the investments in RPTI and ETS, Chunghwa determined the investments in RPTI and ETS were impaired and recognized impairment losses of $15,000 thousand and $10,000 thousand, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Chunghwa participated in TFC’s capital increase in October 2008 and prepaid $285,859 thousand. However, TFC is not expected to be able to collect enough amount of capital increase within a specific period; therefore TFC’s board of directors held a meeting on April 10, 2009 and resolved to withdraw its capital increase plan from Securities and Futures Bureau of Financial Supervisory Commission, Executive Yuan (“SFB”). TFC returned the prepayment to Chunghwa on May 8, 2009.

The above investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair values cannot be reliably measured are carried at original cost.

 

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14. OTHER MONETARY ASSETS - NONCURRENT

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Piping Fund

   $ 1,000,000    $ 1,000,000

Taiwan Goal Co., Ltd. (“TG”)

     —        29,100
             
   $ 1,000,000    $ 1,029,100
             

As part of the government’s effort to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure, Chunghwa and other public utility companies were required by the ROC government to contribute a total of $1,000,000 thousand to a Piping Fund administered by the Taipei City Government. This funds was used to finance various telecommunications infrastructure projects.

In January 2008, CHSI invested in Taiwan Goal Co., Ltd. (“TG”) for a purchase price of $30,000 thousand. TG engages mainly in import and export activities for machine wholesale, arms and ammunition products. On March 17, 2008, the stockholders of TG resolved to dissolve TG at a special meeting. Therefore, CHSI has reclassified its investment to other financial assets and recognized a loss of $900 thousand for the six month ended June 30, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, TG has completed its dissolution process. CHSI received $29,585 thousand for the liquidation and recognized a loss of $415 thousand in 2008.

15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Cost

     

Land

   $ 101,474,866    $ 102,056,021

Land improvements

     1,513,208      1,484,013

Buildings

     63,157,815      62,850,705

Computer equipment

     15,823,342      15,404,617

Telecommunications equipment

     653,783,918      642,939,298

Transportation equipment

     2,244,208      2,753,805

Miscellaneous equipment

     7,283,620      7,479,111
             

Total cost

     845,280,977      834,967,570

Revaluation increment on land

     5,810,342      5,820,548
             
     851,091,319      840,788,118
             

Accumulated depreciation

     

Land improvements

     923,853      871,734

Buildings

     16,879,207      15,768,414

Computer equipment

     12,017,316      11,759,381

Telecommunications equipment

     512,567,243      495,949,466

Transportation equipment

     2,057,372      2,604,918

Miscellaneous equipment

     6,143,713      6,409,034
             
     550,588,704      533,362,947
             

Construction in progress and advances related to acquisition of equipment

     14,181,979      14,425,108
             

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 314,684,594    $ 321,850,279
             

Pursuant to the related regulations, Chunghwa revalued its land owned as of April 30, 2000 based on the publicly announced values on July 1, 1999. These revaluations which have been approved by the Ministry of Auditing resulted in increases in the carrying values of property, plant and equipment of $5,986,074 thousand, liabilities for land value incremental tax of $211,182 thousand, and stockholder’s equity - other adjustments of $5,774,892 thousand.

 

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The amendment to the Land Tax Act, relating to the article to permanently lower land value incremental tax, went effective from February 1, 2005. In accordance with the lowered tax rates, Chunghwa recomputed its land value incremental tax, and reclassified the reserve for land value incremental tax of $116,196 thousand to stockholders’ equity - other adjustments. As of June 30, 2009, the unrealized revaluation increment was decreased to $5,812,879 thousand by disposal of revaluation assets.

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $17,782,402 thousand and $18,705,762 thousand, respectively. Capitalized interest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $193 thousand and $143 thousand, and capitalized rates were 1.238%-1.604% and 2.85%-2.88%, respectively.

16. SHORT-TERM LOANS

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Unsecured loans - annual rate - 1.20%-1.30% and 2.90% for 2009 and 2008, respectively

   $ 256,000    $ 10,000

Secured loan - annual rate - 2.85%-2.98%

     —        65,000
             
   $ 256,000    $ 75,000
             

17. ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Accrued salary and compensation

   $ 7,440,198    $ 7,934,366

Accrued employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

     2,509,910      822,345

Accrued franchise fees

     1,137,051      1,219,579

Other accrued expenses

     2,483,372      1,621,292
             
   $ 13,570,531    $ 11,597,582
             

18. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Advances from subscribers

   $ 5,773,165    $ 5,827,544

Amounts collected in trust for others

     2,343,607      2,599,044

Payables to constructors

     2,012,710      1,025,968

Payables to equipment suppliers

     1,269,180      1,366,748

Refundable customers’ deposits

     1,012,910      955,192

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

     —        1,394,077

Miscellaneous

     4,193,769      3,952,832
             
   $ 16,605,341    $ 17,121,405
             

 

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19. LONG-TERM LOANS (INCLUDING LONG-TERM LOANS - CURRENT PORTION)

 

     June 30
     2009    2008

Unsecured loans - annual rate 2.01%-2.167%

   $ 360,011    $ —  

Secured loans - annual rate - 1%

     14,700      37,840
             
     374,711      37,840

Less: Current portion of long-term loans

     104,668      4,200
             
   $ 270,043    $ 33,640
             

CHIEF obtained an unsecured loan from Bank of Taiwan. Interest and principal amount are payable monthly from January 6, 2009 with a due date of January 6, 2013.

SHE obtained a loan from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs for research and development purpose and obtained a secured loan from Taiwan Business Bank. Interest is payable monthly and the principal is payable every three month from January 15, 2009 with a due date of April 15, 2013.

20. MATURITY ANALYSIS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The Company classified LED’s assets and liabilities of the construction operations as current and noncurrent according to the length of the operating cycle of the construction operations. Maturity analysis of LED’s related assets and liabilities was as follows:

 

     June 30, 2009
     With in
One Year
   Over
One Year
   Total
Assets         

Inventories

   $ —      $ 1,087,620    $ 1,087,620

Deferred expenses (classified as other current assets)

     —        91,580      91,580

Restricted assets (classified as other assets - others)

     —        76,501      76,501
                    
   $ —      $ 1,255,701    $ 1,255,701
                    
Liabilities         

Advance from of land and building (classified as other current liabilities)

   $ —      $ 247,480    $ 247,480
                    

 

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     June 30, 2008
     With in
One Year
   Over
One Year
   Total
Assets         

Inventories

   $ —      $ 704,412    $ 704,412

Deferred expenses (classified as other current assets)

     8,751      59,705      68,456
                    
   $ 8,751    $ 764,117    $ 772,868
                    
Liabilities         

Trade notes and accounts payable

   $ 18    $ —      $ 18

Advance from of land and building (classified as other current liabilities)

     708      146,775      147,483
                    
   $ 726    $ 146,775    $ 147,501
                    

21. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Under Chunghwa’s Articles of Incorporation, Chunghwa’s authorized capital is $120,000,000,000 which is divided into 12,000,000,000 common shares (at $10 par value per share), among which 9,696,808,181 shares are issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009.

On March 28, 2006, the board of directors approved the issuance of the 2 preferred shares, and the MOTC purchased the 2 preferred shares at par value on April 4, 2006. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of Chunghwa, the preferred shares would be redeemed by Chunghwa three years from the date of issuance at their par value. These preferred shares expired on April 4, 2009 and were redeemed on April 6, 2009.

For the purpose of privatizing Chunghwa, the MOTC sold 1,109,750 thousand common shares of Chunghwa in an international offering of securities in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) amounting to 110,975 thousand units (one ADS represents ten common shares) on the New York Stock Exchange on July 17, 2003. Afterwards, the MOTC sold 1,350,682 thousand common shares in the form of ADS amounting to 135,068 thousand units on August 10, 2005. Subsequently, the MOTC and Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. sold 505,389 thousand and 58,959 thousand common shares of Chunghwa, respectively, in the form of ADS totally amounting to 56,435 thousand units on September 29, 2006. The MOTC and Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. have sold 3,024,780 thousand common shares in the form of ADS amounting to 302,478 thousand units. As of June 30, 2009, the outstanding ADSs were 1,154,330 thousand common shares, which equaled approximately 115,433 thousand units and represented 11.90% of Chunghwa’s total outstanding common shares.

The ADS holders generally have the same rights and obligations as other common stockholders, subject to the provision of relevant laws. The exercise of such rights and obligations shall comply with the related regulations and deposit agreement, which stipulate, among other things, that ADS holders can, through deposit agents:

 

  a. Exercise their voting rights,

 

  b. Sell their ADSs, and

 

  c. Receive dividends declared and subscribe to the issuance of new shares.

 

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Under the ROC Company Law, additional paid-in capital may only be utilized to offset deficits. For those companies having no deficits, additional paid-in capital arising from capital surplus can be used to increase capital stock and distribute to stockholders in proportion to their ownership at the ex-dividend date. Also, such amounts can only be declared as a stock dividend by Chunghwa at an amount calculated in accordance with the provisions of existing regulations. The combined amount of any portions capitalized each year may not exceed 10 percent of common stock issued. However, where a company undergoes an organizational change (such as a merger, acquisition, or reorganization) that results in the capitalization of undistributed earnings after the organizational change, the above restriction does not apply.

In addition, before distributing a dividend or making any other distribution to stockholders, Chunghwa must pay all outstanding taxes, recover any past losses and set aside a legal reserve equal to 10% of its net income, and depending on its business needs or requirements, may also set aside a special reserve. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, no less than 50% of the remaining earnings comprising remaining balance of net income, if any, plus cumulative undistributed earnings shall be distributed in the following order: (a) from 2% to 5% of distributable earnings shall be distributed to employees as employee bonus; (b) no more than 0.2% of distributable earnings shall be distributed to board of directors and supervisors as remuneration; and (c) cash dividends to be distributed shall not be less than 50% of the total amount of dividends to be distributed. If cash dividends to be distributed is less than $0.10 per share, such cash dividend shall be distributed in the form of common shares.

Chunghwa operates in a capital-intensive and technology-intensive industry and requires capital expenditures to sustain its competitive position in high-growth market. Thus, Chunghwa’s dividend policy takes into account future capital expenditure outlays. In this regard, a portion of the earnings may be retained to finance these capital expenditures. The remaining earnings can then be distributed as dividends if approved by the stockholders in the following year and will be recorded in the financial statements of that year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the accrual amounts for bonuses to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors is based on management estimates including past experience and probable amount to be paid in accordance with Chunghwa’s Articles of Incorporation and Implementation Guidance for the Employee’s Bonus Distribution of Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

If the initial accrual amounts of the aforementioned bonus are significantly different from the amounts proposed by the board of directors, the difference is charged to the earnings of the year making the initial estimate. Otherwise, the difference between initial accrual amounts and the amounts resoluted in the stockholders’ meeting is charged to the earnings of the following year as a result of change of accounting estimate.

Under the ROC Company Law, the appropriation for legal reserve shall be made until the accumulated reserve equals the aggregate par value of the outstanding capital stock of Chunghwa. This reserve can only be used to offset a deficit, or when reaching 50% of the aggregate par value of the outstanding capital stock of Chunghwa, up to 50% of the reserve may, at the option of Chunghwa, be declared as a stock dividend and transferred to capital.

 

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The appropriations and distributions of the 2008 and 2007 earnings of Chunghwa have been approved by the stockholders on June 19, 2009 and June 19, 2008 as follows:

 

     Appropriation and
Distribution
   Dividend Per Share
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Legal reserve

   $ 4,127,675    $ 4,823,356    $ —      $ —  

Special reserve

     475      —        —        —  

Reversal of special reserve

     —        3,304      —        —  

Cash dividends

     37,138,775      40,716,130      3.83      4.26

Stock dividends

     —        955,778      —        0.10

Employee bonus - cash

     —        1,303,605      —        —  

Employee bonus - stock

     —        434,535      —        —  

Remuneration to board of directors and supervisors

     —        43,454      —        —  

The amounts for bonuses to employees and remuneration to directors and supervisors approved in the stockholders’ meeting on June 19, 2009, were $1,629,915 thousand and $38,807 thousand, respectively. The bonus to employees was all settled in cash. The aforementioned approved amounts of the bonus to employees and the remuneration to directors and supervisors were different from the accrual amounts of $1,723,921 thousand and $40,886 thousand, respectively, reflected in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2008. The differences of $94,006 thousand and $2,079 thousand, respectively, were treated as change in estimates and were adjusted against earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Information on the appropriation of Chunghwa’s 2008 earnings, employee bonus and remuneration to directors and supervisors resolved by the board of directors and approved by the stockholders is available at the Market Observation Post System website.

The stockholders, at a meeting held on June 19, 2009, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $9,696,808 thousand to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2009 capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB. The board of directors authorized the chairman of directors to decide the ex-dividend date of the aforementioned proposal and the chairman decided the ex-dividend date as August 9, 2009.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on June 19, 2009, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $9,696,808 thousand to common capital stock. The stockholders further authorized the board of directors of Chunghwa to designate the record date of capital reduction after the capital reduction plan is effectively registered with SFB.

The stockholders, at a special meeting held on August 14, 2008, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $19,115,554 thousand to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2008 capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB. The board of directors resolved the ex-dividend date of the aforementioned proposal as October 25, 2008.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on August 14, 2008, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $19,115,554 thousand to common capital stock and was effectively registered with SFB. Chunghwa designated December 30, 2008 as the record date and March 9, 2009 as the stock transfer date of capital reduction. Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by $19,115,554 thousand and a liability for the same amount of cash to be distributed to stockholders was recorded. Such cash payment to stockholders was made in March 2009.

 

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The stockholders, at a meeting held on June 15, 2007, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount of $9,667,845 thousand to common capital stock and the capital increase proposal was effectively registered with SFB.

The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on June 15, 2007, also resolved to reduce the amount of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital surplus in the amount of $9,667,845 thousand to common capital stock and was effectively registered with SFB. Chunghwa designated October 19, 2007 and December 29, 2007 as the record date and the stock transfer date of capital reduction, respectively. Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by $9,667,845 thousand and a liability for the actual amount of cash to be distributed to stockholders of $9,557,777 thousand was recorded. The difference between the reduction in common capital stock and the distribution amount represents treasury stock of $110,068 thousand held by Chunghwa and concurrently cancelled. Such cash payment to stockholders was made in January 2008.

22. SENAO’ STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

SENAO has several share-based compensation plans (“SENAO Plans”) described as follows:

 

Effective Date

   Grant Date    Stock Options Units
(Thousand)
   Exercise Price

2003.09.03

   2003.10.17    3,981     

 

$ 14.7

(Original price $20.2)

2003.09.03

   2004.03.04    385     

 

17.6

(Original price $23.9)

2004.12.01

   2004.12.28    6,500     

 

10.0

(Original price $11.6)

2004.12.01

   2005.11.28    1,500     

 

14.4

(Original price $18.3)

2005.09.30

   2006.05.05    10,000     

 

13.3

(Original price $16.9)

2007.10.16

   2007.10.31    6,181     

 

42.6

(Original price $44.2)

          
      28,547   
          

Each option is eligible to subscribe for one common share when exercisable. Under the terms of the Plans, the options are granted at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the SENAO’s common shares listed on the TSE on the higher of closing price or par value. The SENAO Plans have exercise price adjustment formula upon the issuance of new common shares, capitalization of retained earnings and/or capital reserves, stock split as well as distribution of cash dividend (except for 2007 Plan), except (i) in the case of issuance of new shares in connection with mergers and in the case of cancellation of outstanding shares in connection with capital reduction (2007 Plan is out of this exception), and (ii) except if the exercise price after adjustment exceeds the exercise price before adjustment. The options of all the Plans are valid for six years and the graded vesting schedule for which 50% of option granted will vest two years after the grant date and another two tranches of 25% will vest three and four years after the grant date respectively.

 

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Information about SENAO’s outstanding stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

     Stock Options Outstanding
     2009    2008
     Number of
Options
(Thousand)
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

NT$
   Number of
Options
(Thousand)
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

NT$

Options outstanding, beginning of period

   13,818      $ 26.34    18,592      $ 24.70

Options issued

   —          —      —          —  

Options exercised

   (3,452     12.57    (2,791     14.74

Options expired

   (191     24.46    (167     25.43
                 

Options outstanding, end of period

   10,175        30.41    15,634        26.47
                 

Options exercisable, end of period

   1,938         3,792     
                 

As of June 30, 2009, information about SENAO’s outstanding and exercisable options was as follows:

 

Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Price

(NT$)
  Number of
Options

(Thousand)
  Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price
(NT$)
  Number of
Options

(Thousand)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price
(NT$)
$ 10.0-$13.3   3,727   2.71   $ 12.99   1,762   $ 12.65
$ 14.4-$17.6   487   2.16     14.44   176     14.50
$ 42.6   5,961   4.42     42.60   —       —  

As of June 30, 2008, information about SENAO’s outstanding and exercisable options was as follows:

 

Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Price

(NT$)
  Number of
Options

(Thousand)
  Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price
(NT$)
  Number of
Options

(Thousand)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price
(NT$)
$ 10.5-$15.7   8,389   3.60   $ 14.77   3,337   $ 14.74
$ 17.1-$20.8   1,121   2.77     17.19   455     17.33
$ 44.2   6,124   5.42     44.20   —       —  

No compensation cost of SENAO’s options was recognized under the intrinsic value method for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Had SENAO used the fair value method to recognize the compensation cost, there were no significant impact on the consolidated net income and earnings per share.

 

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Had SENAO used the fair value method to evaluate the options using the Black-Scholes model, the assumptions and pro forma results of SENAO for the six months ended June 30, 2009 would have been as follows:

 

     October 31,
2007
    May 5,
2006
    November 28,
2005
    December 28,
2004
    March 4,
2004
 

Expected dividend yield

     1.49     —          —          —          —     

Risk free interest rate

     2.00     1.75     2.00     1.88     1.88

Expected life (years)

     4.375        4.375        4.375        4.375        4.375   

Expected volatility

     39.82     39.63     43.40     49.88     52.65

Weighted-average fair value of grants

   $ 13.69      $ 5.88      $ 6.93      $ 4.91      $ 10.56   

23. TREASURY STOCK

 

     Six Months Ended June 30
     2009    2008

Balance, beginning of period

   —      110,068

Decrease

   —      110,068
         

Balance, end of period

   —      —  
         

According to the Securities and Exchange Law of the ROC, total shares of treasury stock shall not exceed 10% of Chunghwa’s stock issued. The total amount of the repurchased shares shall not be more than the total amount of retained earnings, capital surplus and realized additional paid-in capital. The Company shall neither pledge treasury stock nor exercise stockholders’ rights on these shares, such as rights to receive dividends and to vote.

In order to maintain its credit and stockholders’ equity, Chunghwa repurchased 121,075 thousand treasury stock for $7,217,562 thousand from August 29, 2007 to October 25, 2007. On December 29, 2007, Chunghwa cancelled 11,007 thousand shares of treasury stock by reducing common stock of $110,068 thousand. The remaining treasury stock of 110,068 thousand shares amounted $7,107,494 thousand was cancelled on February 21, 2008.

24. COMPENSATION, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
     Operating
Costs
   Operating
Expenses
   Total

Compensation expense

        

Salaries

   $ 6,266,498    $ 4,885,090    $ 11,151,588

Insurance

     439,203      343,322      782,525

Pension

     816,646      603,729      1,420,375

Other compensation

     4,023,648      2,788,481      6,812,129
                    
   $ 11,545,995    $ 8,620,622    $ 20,166,617
                    

Depreciation expense

   $ 16,804,893    $ 977,509    $ 17,782,402
                    

Amortization expense

   $ 470,744    $ 111,261    $ 582,005
                    

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
   Operating
Costs
   Operating
Expenses
   Total

Compensation expense

        

Salaries

   $ 6,134,641    $ 4,817,719    $ 10,952,360

Insurance

     290,987      231,972      522,959

Pension

     804,852      595,606      1,400,458

Other compensation

     3,849,886      2,686,875      6,536,761
                    
   $ 11,080,366    $ 8,332,172    $ 19,412,538
                    

Depreciation expense

   $ 17,661,714    $ 1,044,048    $ 18,705,762
                    

Amortization expense

   $ 434,422    $ 90,669    $ 525,091
                    

25. INCOME TAX

 

  a. Income tax expense consisted of the following:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30  
   2009     2008  

Income tax payable

   $ 6,688,966      $ 7,963,738   

Income tax - separated

     49,486        132,892   

Income tax - deferred

     305,855        (1,150,776

Adjustments of prior years’ income tax

     (194,816     47,966   
                
   $ 6,849,491      $ 6,993,820   
                

In May 2009, the Legislative Yuan passed the amendment of Article 5 of the Income Tax Law, which reduces the income tax rate of profit-seeking enterprises from 25% to 20% since 2010. The Company recalculated its deferred income tax assets and liabilities in accordance with the amended Article and recorded the resulting difference as an income tax expense or benefit.

 

  b. Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consisted of the following:

 

     June 30  
   2009     2008  

Current

    

Provision for doubtful accounts

   $ 384,661      $ 528,427   

Unrealized accrued expense

     48,783        —     

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

     29,509        207,471   

Valuation loss on inventory

     21,598        11,232   

Estimated warranty liabilities

     12,875        12,154   

Valuation loss (gain) on financial instruments, net

     (22,940     835,079   

Loss carryforward

     —          73,605   

Other

     2,413        30,238   
                
     476,899        1,698,206   

Valuation allowance

     (375,345     (575,418
                

Net deferred income tax assets - current

   $ 101,554      $ 1,122,788   
                

(Continued)

 

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     June 30  
   2009     2008  

Noncurrent

    

Accrued pension cost

   $ 1,128,496      $ 1,390,253   

Loss carryforward

     113,756        74,512   

Impairment loss

     68,399        84,292   

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     1,283        16,498   

Other

     5,590        3,802   
                
     1,317,524        1,569,357   

Valuation allowance

     (63,083     (35,269
                

Net deferred income tax assets - noncurrent

   $ 1,254,441      $ 1,534,088   
                

(Concluded)

 

  c. As of June 30, 2009, loss carryforward of CHIEF, Unigate, SHE and LED are as follows:

 

Company

   Total
Creditable
Amounts
   Remaining
Creditable
Amounts
   Expiry
Year

CHIEF

   $ 22,609    $ 22,609    2013
     17,942      17,942    2014
     20,314      20,314    2015
     17,580      17,580    2016
     9,700      9,700    2017
     3,192      3,192    2018
     146      146    2019

Unigate

     20      20    2017
     8      8    2018

SHE

     5,223      3,517    2013
     1,578      1,578    2014
     5,009      5,009    2016
     922      922    2017

LED

     6,383      6,383    2018
     4,836      4,836    2019
                
   $ 115,462    $ 113,756   
                

 

  d. The related information under the Integrated Income Tax System is as follows:

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Balance of Imputation Credit Account (“ICA”) Chunghwa

   $ 12,629,060    $ 13,645,995
             

The actual creditable ratios distribution of Chunghwa’s of 2008 and 2007 for earnings were 30.61% and 28.81%, respectively.

 

  e. Undistributed earnings information

All Chunghwa’s earnings generated prior to June 30, 1998 have been appropriated.

 

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Chunghwa’s income tax returns have been examined by tax authorities through 2005. SENAO’s income tax returns have been examined by tax authorities through 2006. The following entities’ income tax returns have been examined by tax authorities through 2007: CHIEF, Unigate, CHSI, SHE, and CIYP.

26. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

     Amount (Numerator)     Weighted-
average
Number of
Common
Shares
(Thousand)
(Denominator)
   Earnings Per
Share (Dollars)
        Income
Before
Income
Tax
   Net
Income
   Income
Before
Income
Tax
    Net
Income
         
Six months ended June 30, 2009             

EPS was calculated as follows:

            

Basic EPS:

            

Income attributable to stockholders of the parent

   $ 28,926,734      $ 22,261,402      10,666,489    $ 2.71    $ 2.09
                    

Effect of dilutive potential common stock

            

SENAO’s stock options

     (1,038     (1,038   —        

Employee bonus

     —          —        33,294      
                          

Diluted EPS

            

Income attributable to stockholders of the parent (including effect of dilutive potential common stock)

   $ 28,925,696      $ 22,260,364      10,699,783    $ 2.70    $ 2.08
                                  
Six months ended June 30, 2008             

Basic EPS

            

Income attributable to stockholders of the parent

   $ 30,024,121      $ 23,230,513      10,666,489    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                    

Effect of dilutive potential common stock

            

SENAO’s stock options

     (5,009     (5,009   —        

Employee bonus

     —          —        9,616      
                          

Diluted EPS

            

Income attributable to stockholders of the parent (including effect of dilutive potential common stock)

   $ 30,019,112      $ 23,225,504      10,676,105    $ 2.81    $ 2.18
                                  

 

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In March 2007, the ARDF issued an Interpretation 96-052 that requires companies to recognize bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors as an expense rather than an appropriation of earnings beginning from January 1, 2008. According to the Interpretation 97-169 issued by ARDF in May 2008, Chunghwa presumed that the employees bonuses to be paid will be settled in shares and takes those shares into consideration when calculating the weighted average number of outstanding shares used in the calculation of diluted EPS if the shares have a dilutive effect for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The number of shares is calculated by dividing the amount of bonuses by the closing price of the Chunghwa’s shares of the balance sheet date. The dilutive effect of the shares needs to be considered until the stockholders resolve the number of shares to be distributed to employees in their meeting in the following year.

The diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was due to the effect of potential common stock of stock options by SENAO.

The weighted average number of outstanding shares for EPS calculation has been retroactively adjusted for employee stock bonuses issued in 2008 as a result of the distribution of 2007 earnings and the issuance of stock dividends. The retroactive adjustments caused both of the basic and diluted EPS before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to decrease from NT$3.14 to NT$2.81, and both of the basic and diluted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2008, to decrease from NT$2.43 to NT$2.18.

27. PENSION PLAN

Chunghwa completed privatization plans on August 12, 2005. Chunghwa is required to pay all accrued pension obligations including service clearance payment, lump sum payment under civil service plan, additional separation payments, etc. upon the completion of the privatization in accordance with the Statute Governing Privatization of Stated-owned Enterprises. After paying all pension obligations for privatization, the plan assets of Chunghwa should be transferred to the Fund for Privatization of Government-owned Enterprises (the “Privatization Fund”) under the Executive Yuan. On August 7, 2006, Chunghwa transferred the remaining balance of fund to the Privatization Fund. However, according to the instructions of MOTC, Chunghwa would on behalf of the MOTC to pay all accrued pension obligations including service clearance payment, lump sum payment under civil service plan, additional separation payments, etc. upon the completion of the privatization.

The pension plan under the Labor Pension Act of ROC (the “LPA”) is effective beginning July 1, 2005 and this pension mechanism is considered as a defined contribution plan. Based on the LPA, Chunghwa, SENAO, CIYP, CHIEF, Unigate, CHSI, SHE, LED makes monthly contributions to employees’ individual pension accounts at 6% of monthly salaries and wages.

The Company’s pension plan is considered as a defined benefit plan under the Labor Standards Law that provide benefits based on an employee’s length of service and average six-month salary prior to retirement at retirement. Chunghwa, SENAO, CHIEF and SHE contribute an amount no more than 15% of salaries paid each month to their respective pension funds (the Funds), which are administered by the Labor Pension Fund Supervisory Committee (the Committee) and deposited in the names of the Committees in the Bank of Taiwan.

Pension costs of the Company were $1,456,883 thousand ($1,368,420 thousand subject to defined benefit plan and $88,463 thousand subject to defined contribution plan) and $1,442,748 thousand ($1,375,664 thousand subject to defined benefit plan and $67,084 thousand subject to defined contribution plan) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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28. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

The ROC Government, one of Chunghwa’s customers held significant equity interest in Chunghwa. Chunghwa provides fixed-line services, wireless services, Internet and data and other services to the various departments and institutions of the ROC Government and other state-owned enterprises in the normal course of business and at arm’s-length prices. The information on service revenues from government bodies and related organizations have not been provided because details of the type of transactions were not summarized by Chunghwa. Chunghwa believes that all costs of doing business are reflected in the financial statements.

 

  a. Chunghwa engages in business transactions with the following related parties:

 

Company

  

Relationship

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Ltd. (“TISE”)    Equity-method investee
Skysoft Co., Ltd. (“SKYSOFT”)    Equity-method investee
ELTA Technology Co., Ltd. (“ELTA”)    Equity-method investee before Chunghwa sold all shares in July, 2008.
Chunghwa Precision Test Technical Co., Ltd. (“CHPT”)    Subsidiary of CHI
So-net Entertainment Taiwan (“So-net”)    Equity-method investee
Senao Networks, Inc. (“SNI”)    Equity-method investee of SENAO
SENAO Technology Education Foundation (“STEF”)    A nonprofit organization of which the funds donated by SENAO exceeds one third of its total funds
Institute for Information Industry (“III”)    Equity- method investor of InfoExplorer
e-To You International Inc. (“ETY”)    Chairman of ETY is the vice chairman of InfoExplorer

 

  b. Significant transactions with the above related parties are summarized as follows:

 

     June 30
   2009    2008
   Amount    %    Amount    %

1)      Receivables

           

Trade notes and accounts receivable

           

III

   $ 109,432    96    $ —      —  

Others

     3,997    4      2,033    100
                       
   $ 113,429    100    $ 2,033    100
                       

2)      Payables

           

Trade notes payable, accounts payable, and accrued

expenses

           

TISE

   $ 349,389    94    $ 183,439    74

ELTA

     —      —        19,225    8

Others

     6,667    2      4,911    1
                       
     356,056    96      207,575    83
                       

Payables to constructors

           

TISE

     15,412    4      41,628    17
                       
   $ 371,468    100    $ 249,203    100
                       

 

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          Six Months Ended June 30
      2009    2008
      Amount    %    Amount    %
3)   

Revenues

           
  

III

   $ 91,373    —      $ —      —  
  

So-net

     24,608    —        —      —  
  

SKYSOFT

     17,086    —        16,657    —  
  

Others

     7,624    —        12,730    —  
                          
      $ 140,691    —      $ 29,387    —  
                          
4)   

Operating costs and expenses

           
  

TISE

   $ 232,188    —      $ 285,372    1
  

Others

     17,433    —        194,867    —  
                          
      $ 249,621    —      $ 480,239    1
                          
5)   

Non-operating income and gains

           
  

SNI

   $ 13,286    1    $ —      —  
  

Others

     71    —        —      —  
                          
      $ 13,357    1    $ —      —  
                          
6)   

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

           
  

TISE

   $ 214,625    2    $ 205,065    2
  

III

     18,972    —        —      —  
  

SNI

     —      —        755    —  
                          
      $ 233,597    2    $ 205,820    2
                          

SENAO rents out part of its plant to SNI. The rent is collected monthly. The foregoing transactions with related parties were conducted as arm’s length transactions, except for the transactions with SNI and STEF which were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.

29. PLEDGED ASSETS

The assets are pledged as collaterals for short-term and long-term bank loans and contract deposits by SENAO, CHIEF and SHE and IFE.

 

     June 30
   2009    2008

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ —      $ 342,604

Leased assets, net

     —        441,280

Restricted assets

     54,446      11,397
             
   $ 54,446    $ 795,281
             

 

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30. SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As of June 30, 2009, the Company’s remaining commitments under non-cancellable contracts with various parties were as follows:

 

  a. Acquisition of land and buildings of $209,770 thousand.

 

  b. Acquisition of telecommunications equipment of $15,929,572 thousand.

 

  c. Contracts to print billing, envelops and selling gifts of $111,207 thousand.

 

  d. LED has already contracted to advance sale of land for $1,697,816 thousand, and collected $247,480 thousand according to the contracts.

 

  e. For the purpose of completion the construction, acquisition of the building construction license and registration ownerships of all buildings for Wan-Xi Project, LED signed the trust deeds with Hua Nan Bank and China Real Estate Management Co., Ltd. for the fund management, property rights and related development to the extent of authority they are given.

Trust assets are as follow:

 

     June 30, 2009

Restricted assets - bank deposits

   $ 76,501

Land held under development

     706,177
      
   $ 782,678
      

 

  f. The Company also has non-cancellable operating leases covering certain buildings, computers, computer peripheral equipment and operating system software under contracts that expire in various years. Future lease payments were as follows:

 

Year

   Rental
Amount

2009 (from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009)

   $ 985,877

2010

     1,465,903

2011

     1,117,466

2012

     872,673

2013 and thereafter

     1,049,011

 

  g. A commitment to contribute $2,000,000 thousand to a Piping Fund administered by the Taipei City Government, of which $1,000,000 thousand was contributed by Chunghwa on August 15, 1996 (classified as long-term investment - other monetary assets). If the fund is not sufficient, Chunghwa will contribute the remaining $1,000,000 thousand upon notification from the Taipei City Government. Based on Chunghwa’s understanding of the Piping Fund terms, if the project is considered to be no longer necessary by the ROC government, Chunghwa will receive back its proportionate share of the net equity of the Piping Fund upon its dissolution. The Company does not know when its contribution to the Piping Fund will be returned; therefore, the Company did not discount the face amount of its contribution to the Pining Fund.

 

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  h. A portion of the land used by Chunghwa during the period July 1, 1996 to December 31, 2004 was co-owned by Chunghwa and Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. (the former Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. directorate General of Postal Service). In accordance with the claims process in Taiwan, on July 12, 2005, the Taiwan Taipei District Court sent a claim notice to Chunghwa to reimburse Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. in the amount of $767,852 thousand for land usage compensation due to the portion of land usage area in excess of Chunghwa’s ownership and along with interest calculated at 5% interest rate from June 30, 2005 to the payment date. Chunghwa stated that both parties have the right to use co-management land without consideration. Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. can’t request payment for land compensation. Furthermore, Chunghwa believes that the computation used to derive the land usage compensation amount is inaccurate because most of the compensation amount has expired as result of the expiration clause. Therefore, Chunghwa filed an appeal at the Taiwan Taipei District Court. On March 30, 2009, the Taiwan Taipei District Court rendered its judgment that Chunghwa only need to pay $16,870 thousand along with interest calculated at 5% per annum from July 23, 2005 and 4% of the court fees as the court judgment compensation. Chunghwa had filed an appeal at the Taiwan Taipei District Court within the statutory period.

 

  i. Giga Media filed a civil action against Chunghwa with the Taiwan Taipei District Court (the “Court”) on June 12, 2008. The complaint alleged that Chunghwa infringed Giga Media’s ROC Patent No. I258284 which is a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (“PPPoE”) technique used to launch fixed IP of ADSL. Giga Media is seeking damages of $500,000 thousand and interest calculated at 5% for the period from one day following the date Chunghwa received the official notification from the Court to the payment date. As of audit report date, the case is still in the procedure of the first instance.

31. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

  a. Carrying amount and fair values of financial instruments were as follows:

 

     June 30
   2009    2008
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value    Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value

Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 83,422,659    $ 83,422,659    $ 95,346,400    $ 95,346,400

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     22,454      22,454      135,307      135,307

Available-for-sale financial assets

     16,377,979      16,377,979      18,979,469      18,979,469

Held-to-maturity financial assets - current

     670,541      670,541      644,935      644,935

Trade notes and accounts receivable, net

     10,969,179      10,969,179      10,597,817      10,597,817

Receivables from related parties

     113,429      113,429      2,033      2,033

Other current monetary assets

     2,974,798      2,974,798      2,628,413      2,628,413

Restricted assets - current

     101,843      101,843      2,865      2,865

Investments accounted for using equity method

     2,303,693      2,441,108      1,992,999      2,142,170

Financial assets carried at cost

     2,251,498      2,251,498      2,276,498      2,276,498

Held-to-maturity financial assets - noncurrent

     4,536,191      4,536,191      763,852      763,852

Other noncurrent monetary assets

     1,000,000      1,000,000      1,029,100      1,029,100

Refundable deposits

     1,336,669      1,336,669      1,407,108      1,407,108

Restricted assets - noncurrent

     29,104      29,104      8,532      8,532

Liabilities

           

Short-term loans

     256,000      256,000      75,000      75,000

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     501      501      3,313,372      3,313,372

Trade notes and accounts payable

     7,106,260      7,106,260      8,931,645      8,931,645

Payables to related parties

     371,468      371,468      249,203      249,203

(Continued)

 

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     June 30
   2009    2008
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value    Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value

Accrued expenses

   $ 13,570,531    $ 13,570,531    $ 11,597,582    $ 11,597,582

Dividends payable

     37,138,775      37,138,775      40,176,130      40,176,130

Amounts collected in trust for others (included in “other current liabilities”)

     2,343,607      2,343,607      2,599,044      2,599,044

Payables to employees’ bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors (included in “other current liabilities”)

     —        —        1,394,077      1,394,077

Payables to constructors (included in “other current liabilities”)

     2,012,710      2,012,710      1,025,968      1,025,968

Payables to equipment suppliers (included in “other current liabilities”)

     1,269,180      1,269,180      1,366,748      1,366,748

Refundable customers’ deposits (included in “other current liabilities”)

     1,012,910      1,012,910      955,192      955,192

Hedging derivative financial liabilities (included in “other current liabilities”)

     —        —        5,263      5,263

Current portion of long-term loans

     104,668      104,668      4,200      4,200

Long-term loans

     270,043      270,043      33,640      33,640

Customers’ deposits

     6,054,883      6,054,883      6,328,579      6,328,579

(Concluded)

 

  b. Methods and assumptions used in the estimation of fair values of financial instruments:

 

  1) The fair values of certain financial instruments recognized in the balance sheet generally correspond to the market prices of the financial assets. Because of the short maturities of these instruments, the carrying value represents a reasonable basis to estimate fair values. This method does not apply to the financial instruments discussed in Notes 2, 3 and 4 below.

 

  2) If the financial assets/liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and the available-for-sale financial assets have quoted market prices in an active market, the quoted market prices are viewed as fair values. If the market price of the available-for-sale financial assets are not readily available, valuation techniques is used incorporating estimates and assumptions that are consistent with prevailing market conditions.

 

  3) Long-term investments are based on the net asset values of the investments in unconsolidated companies if quoted market prices are not available.

 

  4) The fair value of long-term loans (including current portion) is based on discounted projected cash flow. The projected cash flows were discounted using the interest rate of similar long-term loans.

 

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  c. Fair values of financial assets and liabilities using quoted market price or valuation techniques were as follows:

 

     Amount Based on Quoted
Market Price
   Amount Determined Using
Valuation Techniques
   June 30    June 30
   2009    2008    2009    2008

Assets

           

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

   $ 22,454    $ 135,307    $ —      $ —  

Available-for-sale financial assets

     16,377,979      18,979,469      —        —  

Hedging derivative financial assets (classified as other current monetary assets)

     17,374      —        —        —  

Liabilities

           

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     501      38,765      —        3,274,607

Hedging derivative financial liabilities (classified as other current liabilities)

     —        5,263      —        —  

 

  d. Information about financial risks

 

  1) Market risk

The foreign exchange rate fluctuations would result in the Company’s foreign-currency-dominated assets and liabilities, outstanding currency swap contracts, forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts exposed to rate risk.

The fluctuations of market price would result in the index future contracts exposed to price risk.

The financial instruments categorized as available-for-sale financial assets are mainly listed stocks and open-end mutual funds. Therefore, the market risk is the fluctuations of market price. In order to manage this risk, the Company would assess the risk before investing; therefore, no material market risk are anticipated.

 

  2) Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential loss that would be incurred by the Company if the counter-parties or third-parties breached contracts. Financial instruments with positive fair values at the balance sheet date are evaluated for credit risk. The counter-parties or third-parties of the aforementioned financial instruments are reputable financial institutions and corporations Management does not expect the Company’s exposure to default by those parties to be material.

 

  3) Liquidation risk

The Company has sufficient operating capital to meet cash needs upon settlement of derivative financial instruments. Therefore, the liquidation risk is low.

The financial instruments of the Company categorized as available-for-sale financial assets are publicly-traded, easily converted to cash. Therefore, no material liquidation risk are anticipated. The financial instruments categorized as financial assets carried at cost are investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market. Therefore, material liquidation risk are anticipated.

 

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  4) Cash flow interest rate risk

Chunghwa engages in investments in fixed-interest-rate debt securities. Therefore, cash flows from such securities are not expected to fluctuate significantly due to changes in market interest rates.

In addition, Chunghwa engages in investments in floating-interest-rate debt securities. The changes in market interest rate would impact the floating-interest rate; therefore, cash flows from such securities are expected to fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates.

 

  e. Fair value hedge

Chunghwa entered into currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts to hedge the fluctuation in exchange rates of beneficiary certificate denominated in foreign currency, which is fair value hedge. The transaction was assessed as highly effective for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

Outstanding currency swap contracts and forward exchange contracts for hedge as of June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Currency    Maturity Period    Contract Amount
(in Thousands)

June 30, 2009

        

Currency swap contracts

   USD/NTD    2009.07    USD30,000/NTD984,471

June 30, 2008

        

Forward exchange contracts - sell

   USD/NTD    2008.09    USD65,000

As of June 30, 2009, the currency swap contracts measured at fair value result in hedging derivative financial assets of $17,374 thousand (classified as other current monetary assets). As of June 30, 2008, the forward exchange contracts measured at fair value result in hedging derivative financial asset of $5,263 thousand (classified as other current liabilities).

32. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

Following are the additional disclosures required by the SFB for Chunghwa and its investees:

 

  a. Financing provided: None.

 

  b. Endorsement/guarantee provided: None.

 

  c. Marketable securities held: Please see Table 1.

 

  d. Marketable securities acquired and disposed of at costs or prices at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 2.

 

  e. Acquisition of individual real estate at costs of at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None.

 

  f. Disposal of individual real estate at prices of at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: None.

 

  g. Total purchase from or sale to related parties amounting to at least $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 3.

 

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  h. Receivables from related parties amounting to $100 million or 20% of the paid-in capital: Please see Table 4.

 

  i. Names, locations, and other information of investees on which the Company exercises significant influence: Please see Table 5.

 

  j. Financial transactions: Please see Notes 5 and 31

 

  k. Investment in Mainland China: Please see Table 6.

 

  l. Intercompany relationships and significant intercompany transaction: Please see Table 7.

 

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TABLE 1

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

MARKETABLE SECURITIES HELD

JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Otherwise Specified)

 

 

                         June 30, 2009    Note

No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable
Securities Type
and Name

  

Relationship with
the Company

  

Financial
Statement
Account

   Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand
Units)
   Carrying
Value

(Note 6)
    Percentage
of
Ownership
   Market
Value or Net
Asset Value
  
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Stocks

                   
     

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   71,773    $

 

1,192,470

(Note 8

  

  29    $ 2,845,806    Note 5
     

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   300,000     

 

2,952,556

(Note 8

  

  100      2,953,075    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   98,000      841,475      49      917,666    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte. Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   34,869     

 

782,281

(Note 8

  

  100      782,281    Note 1
     

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   60,000     

 

712,953

(Note 8

  

  100      621,905    Note 1
     

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   1,760      495,158      40      667,376    Note 1
     

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   37,942     

 

433,045

(Note 8

  

  69      383,390    Note 1
     

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   22,498     

 

279,423

(Note 8

  

  49      224,564    Note 1
     

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   51,590     

 

224,105

(Note 8

  

  100      224,105    Note 1
     

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   15,000     

 

152,699

(Note 8

  

  100      152,699    Note 1
     

Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   —        88,198      33      88,198    Note 1
     

Skysoft Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   4,438      85,775      30      46,408    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   6,000     

 

69,024

(Note 8

  

  100      89,988    Note 1
     

KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   1,703      69,003      33      15,230    Note 1
     

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   5,996     

 

47,986

(Note 8

  

  56      32,992    Note 1
     

So-net Entertainment Taiwan

  

Equity-method investee

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   3,429      44,929      30      27,075    Note 1
     

Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   1     

 

11,270

(Note 8

  

  100      11,270    Note 1
     

New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.)

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   —      US$

 

1 dollar

(Note 8

  

  100    US$ 1 dollar    Note 3
     

Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.)

  

Subsidiary

  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   —      US$

 

1 dollar

(Note 8

  

  100    US$ 1 dollar    Note 3
     

Taipei Financial Center

     

Financial assets carried at cost

   172,927      1,789,530      12      1,371,753    Note 2
     

Industrial Bank of Taiwan II Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (IBT II)

     

Financial assets carried at cost

   20,000      200,000      17      206,833    Note 2

(Continued)

 

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No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable
Securities Type and
Name

   Relationship
with the
Company
  

Financial Statement
Account

   June 30, 2009   

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand
Units)
   Carrying
Value

(Note 6)
   Percentage
of
Ownership
   Market
Value or
Net Asset
Value
  
     

Global Mobile Corp.

      Financial assets carried at cost    12,696    $ 127,018    11    $ 116,569    Note 2
     

iD Branding Ventures

      Financial assets carried at cost    7,500      75,000    8      71,245    Note 2
     

PRTI International

      Financial assets carried at cost    9,234      34,500    12      34,925    Note 2
     

Essence Technology Solution, Inc.

      Financial assets carried at cost    2,000      10,000    9      3,979    Note 2
     

REITS

                    
     

Fubon No. 1 Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,141      91,410    —        97,626    Note 5
     

Cathay No. 2 REIT

      Available-for-sale financial assets    1,125      11,250    —        11,194    Note 5
     

Gallop No. 1 REIT

      Available-for-sale financial assets    10,000      100,000    —        74,000    Note 5
     

Beneficiary certificates (mutual fund)

                    
     

Polaris /P-shares Taiwan Dividend + ETF

      Available-for-sale financial assets    600      15,000    —        11,556    Note 4
     

PCA Well Pool Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    194,181      2,500,000    —        2,518,912    Note 4
     

Yuan Ta Wan Tai Bond Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    104,520      1,500,000    —        1,511,002    Note 4
     

Mega Diamond Bond Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    126,106      1,500,000    —        1,502,581    Note 4
     

Polaris De-Li Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    225,901      3,500,000    —        3,520,331    Note 4
     

Fuh-Hwa Bond Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    108,849      1,500,000    —        1,502,024    Note 4
     

Fidelity US High Yield Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    535      206,588    —        169,632    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Strategic Income Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    316      132,592    —        128,053    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Intl Bond

      Available-for-sale financial assets    8,713      336,405    —        321,117    Note 4
     

Credit Suisse BF (Lux) Euro Bond Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    4      55,632    —        67,298    Note 4
     

Fidelity European High Yield Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    324      126,425    —        109,991    Note 4
     

Parvest Europe Convertible Bond Fond

      Available-for-sale financial assets    78      443,097    —        373,985    Note 4
     

JPMorgan Funds-Global Convertibles Fund (EUR)

      Available-for-sale financial assets    868      491,450    —        421,179    Note 4
     

Parvest Euro Bond

      Available-for-sale financial assets    39      287,400    —        302,293    Note 4
     

Fuh-Hwa Aegis Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    17,813      234,684    —        202,631    Note 4
     

AGI Global Quantitative Balanced Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    20,000      232,731    —        210,000    Note 4
     

Capital Value Balance Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    11,285      200,000    —        164,621    Note 4
     

Fuh Hwa Life Goal Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    6,832      100,000    —        99,483    Note 4
     

Fuh Hwa Asia Pacific Balanced

      Available-for-sale financial assets    7,764      100,000    —        71,584    Note 4
     

Asia-Pacific Mega - Trend Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    13,059      175,000    —        137,903    Note 4
     

AIG Flagship Global Balanced Fund of Funds

      Available-for-sale financial assets    25,679      350,000    —        298,392    Note 4
     

Franklin Templeton Global Bond Fund of Funds

      Available-for-sale financial assets    18,967      210,000    —        217,664    Note 4
     

Cathay Global Aggressive Fund of Funds

      Available-for-sale financial assets    14,692      200,000    —        154,264    Note 4
     

Polaris Global Emerging Market Funds

      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,791      150,000    —        107,115    Note 4
     

HSBC Global Fund of Bond Funds

      Available-for-sale financial assets    22,838      250,000    —        244,481    Note 4
     

JPM (Taiwan) JF Balanced Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    2,462      50,000    —        44,417    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Global Equity Fund (A1 class)

      Available-for-sale financial assets    253      262,293    —        182,642    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds International

      Available-for-sale financial assets    128      163,960    —        103,800    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds America

      Available-for-sale financial assets    937      163,960    —        110,971    Note 4
     

JPMorgan Funds-Global Dynamic Fund (B)

      Available-for-sale financial assets    303      165,640    —        106,345    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds-Research International Fund (A1 share)

      Available-for-sale financial assets    173      131,920    —        84,264    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Emerging Markets

      Available-for-sale financial assets    144      122,175    —        65,718    Note 4
     

Credit Suisse Equity Fund (Lux) Global Resources

      Available-for-sale financial assets    13      162,990    —        88,487    Note 4

(Continued)

 

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No.

  

Held Company Name

  

Marketable Securities
Type and Name

   Relationship
with the
Company
  

Financial Statement
Account

   June 30, 2009   

Note

               Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand
Units)
   Carrying
Value

(Note 6)
   Percentage
of
Ownership
   Market
Value or
Net Asset
Value
  
     

Fidelity Euro Balanced Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    879    $ 560,819    —      $ 416,878    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds World

      Available-for-sale financial assets    295      171,568    —        102,090    Note 4
     

Fidelity Fds Euro Blue Chip

      Available-for-sale financial assets    259      233,543    —        134,270    Note 4
     

MFS Meridian Funds - European Equity Fund (A1 share)

      Available-for-sale financial assets    171      178,920    —        110,305    Note 4
     

Henderson Horizon Fund - Pan European Equity Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    230      180,886    —        131,026    Note 4
     

JPM (Taiwan) Global Balanced Fund

      Available-for-sale financial assets    9,071      125,000    —        122,250    Note 4
     

Bonds

                    
     

Mega Securities Corp. 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds in 2007

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        150,000    —        150,000    Note 7
     

KGI Securities 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds 2007-B Issue

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,000    —        100,000    Note 7
     

Mega Financial Holding 1st Unsecured Corporate Bond 2007-B Issue

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        200,000    —        200,000    Note 7
     

Mega Securities Corp. 1st Unsecured Corporate Bond 2008 - A issue

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        300,000    —        300,000    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,868    —        99,868    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 3rd Boards in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        149,938    —        149,938    Note 7
     

GreTai Company 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A issue in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,000    —        100,000    Note 7
     

Fubon Financial Holding Company 2005 1st Unsecured Debenture

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        99,447    —        99,447    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        49,925    —        49,925    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 5th Boards in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        273,038    —        273,038    Note 7
     

Yuanta Securities Finance Co. Ltd. 1nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2007

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        100,043    —        100,043    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        300,989    —        300,989    Note 7
     

NAN YA Company 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        408,659    —        408,659    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Company 3rd Boards in 2006

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        201,284    —        201,284    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Co. 1st Unsecured Bond-B Issue in 2001

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        182,865    —        182,865    Note 7
     

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation Bond Issue in 2006

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        201,721    —        201,721    Note 7
     

NAN YA Company 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        205,214    —        205,214    Note 7
     

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        405,048    —        405,048    Note 7
     

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        104,176    —        104,176    Note 7
     

Taiwan Power Co. 4th secured Bond-B Issue in 2008

      Held-to-maturity financial assets    —        52,264    —        52,264    Note 7

(Continued)

 

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No.

 

Held
Company
Name

 

Marketable Securities Type
and Name

 

Relationship

with the

Company

 

Financial Statement Account

  June 30, 2009    

Note

          Shares
(Thousands/
Thousand
Units)
  Carrying
Value
(Note 6)
    Percentage
of
Ownership
  Market
Value or

Net Asset
Value
   
   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —     $ 103,411      —     $ 103,411      Note 7
   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       201,346      —       201,346      Note 7
   

NAN YA Company 4th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       99,877      —       99,877      Note 7
   

MLPC 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       199,667      —       199,667      Note 7
   

China Steel Corporation 2nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       100,033      —       100,033      Note 7
   

China Development Industrial B

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       197,645      —       197,645      Note 7
   

Cathay United Bank 9st Financial Debentures-03 Issue in 2004

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       199,920      —       199,920      Note 7
   

Hua Nan Commercial Bank 2nd of the two Subordinate Financial Debentures Issue in 2004

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       99,964      —       99,964      Note 7
   

China Development Industrial Bank 2nd Financial Debentures issue in 2006

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       198,411      —       198,411      Note 7
   

TaipeiFubon Bank 1st Financial Debentures-BA Issue in 2005

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       100,812      —       100,812      Note 7
   

Enterprise Debt Securitization Cathay United Bank CLO 96-1

    Held-to-maturity financial assets   —       21,167      —       21,167      Note 7
1  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

 

Senao Networks, Inc.

  Equity-method investee   Investments accounted for using equity method   15,152     269,365      42     269,365      Note 1
   

N.T.U. Innovation Incubation Corporation

    Financial assets carried at cost   1,200     12,000      9     12,081      Note 2
2  

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

 

Unigate Telecom Inc.

  Subsidiary   Investments accounted for using equity method   200    

 

1,856

(Note 8

  

  100     1,856      Note 1
   

CHIEF Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited

  Subsidiary   Investments accounted for using equity method   400    

 

1,128

(Note 8

  

  100     1,128      Note 1
   

Chief International Corp.

  Subsidiary   Investments accounted for using equity method   200    

 

7,145

(Note 8

  

  100     7,145      Note 1
   

eASPNet Inc.

    Financial assets carried at cost   1,000     —        2     —        Note 2
   

3 Link Information Service Co., Ltd.

    Financial assets carried at cost   374     3,450      10     6,484      Note 2
3  

Chunghwa System

Integration Co., Ltd.

 

Concord Technology Corp.

  Subsidiary   Investments accounted for using equity method   500    

(US$

 

13,245

404

(Note 8

  

  100    

(US$

13,245

404

  

  Note 1
   

Cathy Global Aggressive Fund of Fund

    Available-for-sale financial assets   1,233     15,000      —       12,951      Note 4
   

Cathy Global Infrastructure Fund

    Available-for-sale financial assets   1,418     15,000      —       10,653      Note 4
4  

Concord Technology Corp.

 

Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

  Subsidiary   Investments accounted for using equity method   500    

(US$

 

13,241

404

(Note 8

  

  100    

(US$

13,241

404

  

  Note 1
13  

Chunghwa Telecom

Singapore Pte., Ltd.

 

ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd.

  Equity-method investee   Investments accounted for using equity method   —      

(SG$

409,790

18,068

  

  38    

(SG$

409,790

18,068

  

  Note 1

(Continued)

 

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Note 1: The net asset values of investees were based on audited financial statements.
Note 2: The net asset values of investees were based on unaudited financial statements.
Note 3: New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) were incorporated in March 2006, but not on operating stage, yet. Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.
Note 4: The net asset values of beneficiary certification (mutual fund) were based on the net asset values on June 30, 2009.
Note 5: Market value was based on the closing price of June 30, 2009.
Note 6: Showing at their original carrying amounts without the adjustments of fair values, except for held-to-maturity financial assets.
Note 7: The net asset values of investees were based on amortized cost.
Note 8: The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 2

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

MARKETABLE SECURITIES ACQUIRED AND DISPOSED OF AT COSTS OR PRICES OF AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

 

Company
Name

 

Marketable
Securities
Type and
Name

 

Financial
Statement
Account

 

Counter-
party

 

Nature of
Relationship

  Beginning Balance   Acquisition     Disposal     Ending Balance  
            Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
  Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount     Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount   Carrying
Value

(Note 1)
    Gain
(Loss)
on
Disposal
    Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
 
0  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

 

Beneficiary certificates (mutual fund)

                         
   

Mega Diamond Bond Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      —     $ —     126,106   $ 1,500,000      —     $ —     $ —        $ —        126,106   $ 1,500,000   
   

Polaris De-Li Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      97,388     1,500,000   128,513     2,000,000      —       —       —          —        225,901     3,500,000   
   

Fuh-Hwa Bond Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      —       —     108,849     1,500,000      —       —       —          —        108,849     1,500,000   
   

PCA Well Pool Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      117,079     1,500,000   77,102     1,000,000      —       —       —          —        194,181     2,500,000   
   

MFS Meridian Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      336     208,578   —       —        336     231,575     208,578        22,997      —       —     
   

Fidelity Fds Intl Bond

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      14,644     565,387   —       —        5,931     213,940     228,982        (15,042   8,713     336,405   
   

Sinopia Alternative Funds - Global Bond Market Neutral Fund 600

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      —       623,332   —       —        —       684,208     647,917        36,291      —       —     
   

Fubon Taiwan Selected Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      100,000     618,404   —       —        100,000     671,052    

 

618,104

(Note 4

  

    52,948      —       —     
   

HSBC Taiwan Balanced Strategy Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      100,000     797,811   —       —        100,000     794,099    

 

769,374

(Note 4

  

    24,725      —       —     
   

Cathay Chung Hwa No. 1 Fund

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      100,000     717,909   —       —        100,000     696,522    

 

710,886

(Note 4

  

    (14,364   —       —     
   

Fuh Hwa Power Fund III

 

Available-for-sale financial assets

      100,000     726,771   —       —        100,000     717,136    

 

677,182

(Note 4

  

    39,954      —       —     
   

Bonds

                         
   

Taiwan Power Co. 1st Unsecured Bond-B Issue in 2001

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

262,500

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

262,500

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 5th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2006

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

Nan Ya Company 3rd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2007

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

400,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

400,000

(Note 2

  

   

MLPC 1St Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 2Nd Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

TaipeiFubon Bank 1St Financial Debentures-BA Issue in 2005

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

China Development Financial Holding Corporation 1st Unsecured Corporate Bonds-A Issue in 2008

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

100,000

(Note 2

  

   

Formosa Petrochemical Corporation 4Th Unsecured Corporate Bonds Issue in 2008.

 

Held-to-maturity financial assets

      —       —     —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

  —       —       —          —        —      

 

200,000

(Note 2

  

(Continued)

 

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No.

 

Company
Name

 

Marketable
Securities
Type
and
Name

 

Financial
Statement
Account

 

Counter-
party

 

Nature
of
Relationship

  Beginning Balance     Acquisition     Disposal   Ending Balance  
            Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
    Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount     Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount   Carrying
Value

(Note 1)
  Gain
(Loss)
on
Disposal
  Shares
(Thousands/

Thousand
Units)
  Amount
(Note 1)
 
13  

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.

 

Stocks

ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte., Ltd.

 

Investment accounted for using equipment

   

Equity-method investee

  —     $

(SG$

108,212

4,736

  

  —     $

(SG$

302,629

13,366

  

  —     $ —     $ —     $ —     —     $

(SG$

 

409,790

18,068

(Note 3

  

 

Note 1: Showing at their original carrying amounts without adjustments of fair values.
Note 2: Stated at its nominal amounts.
Note 3: The ending balance includes $746 thousand and $305 thousand which are investment loss recognized under equity method and cumulative translation adjustments, respectively.
Note 4: The carrying amount of disposal was decreased by impairment losses.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 3

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TOTAL PURCHASES FROM OR SALES TO RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship

  

Transaction Details

   Abnormal
Transaction
    Notes/Accounts
Payable or
Receivable
 
           

Purchase/Sale

   Amount     % to
Total
   Payment
Terms
   Units
Price
    Payment
Terms
    Ending
Balance

(Note 1)
    % to
Total
 
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase    $

 

2,566,458

(Notes 3 and 8

  

  4    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2   $ (520,969   (7
            Sales     

 

347,971

(Notes 4 and 8

  

  —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     121,635      1   
     

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase     

 

150,251

(Note 8

  

  —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (50,215   (1
            Sales     

 

111,274

(Notes 5 and 8

  

  —      30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     21,119      —     
     

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   Purchase     

 

169,862

(Notes 7 and 8

  

  —      30 days    —        —         

 

(205,944

(Note 6


  (3
     

Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.

  

Equity-method investee

   Purchase      232,188      1    30-90 days    —        —          (364,801   (5
1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales     

 

2,566,835

(Notes 3 and 8

  

  29    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     520,969      42   
            Purchase     

 

326,547

(Notes 4 and 8

  

  5    30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (121,635   (10
2   

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales     

 

150,251

(Note 8

  

  28    30-90 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     50,215      32   
            Purchase     

 

110,818

(Notes 5 and 8

  

  21    30 days    (Note 2   (Note 2     (21,119   (18
3   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

   Sales     

 

377,500

(Notes 7 and 8

  

  57    30 days    —        —         

 

207,302

(Note 6

  

  49   

 

Note 1: Excluding payment and receipts on behalf of other.
Note 2: Transaction terms were determined in accordance with mutual agreements.
Note 3: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as property, plant and equipment and other current assets.
Note 4: The difference was because Senao International Co., Ltd. classified the amount as operating expenses.
Note 5: The difference was because CHIEF Telecom Inc. classified the amount as operating expenses.
Note 6: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as payables to constructors.
Note 7: The difference was because Chunghwa classified the amount as property, plant and equipment.
Note 8: The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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TABLE 4

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECEIVABLES FROM RELATED PARTIES AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST NT$100 MILLION OR 20% OF THE PAID-IN CAPITAL

JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

No.

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of Relationship

   Ending
Balance
    Turnover
Rate
    Overdue    Amounts
Received in
Subsequent
Period
   Allowance
for Bad
Debts
                Amounts    Action
Taken
     
0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Subsidiary

   $

 

121,635

(Note 2

  

  14.88

(Note 1

  

  $ —      —      $ 121,635    $ —  
1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

    

 

745,120

(Note 2

  

  9.29

(Note 1

  

    —      —        22      —  
2   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Parent company

    

 

207,302

(Note 2

  

  1.70

(Note 1

  

    —      —        207,302      —  

 

Note 1: Payments and receipts on behalf of other are excluded from the accounts receivable for calculating the turnover rate.
Note 2: The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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TABLE 5

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NAMES, LOCATIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF INVESTEES IN WHICH THE COMPANY EXERCISES SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Unless Otherwise Specified)

 

 

No.

 

Investor
Company

 

Investee

Company

 

Location

 

Main

Businesses

and

Products

  Original Investment
Amount
    Balance as of
June 30, 2009
    Net
Income
(Loss) of
the
Investee
    Recognized
Gain
(Loss)

(Notes 1
and 2)
   

Note

          June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    Shares
(Thousands)
  Percentage
of
Ownership
(%)
  Carrying
Value
       

0

  Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.   Senao International Co., Ltd.   Sindian City, Taipei   Selling and maintaining mobile phones and its peripheral products   $ 1,065,813      $ 1,065,813      71,773   29   $

 

1,192,407

(Note 4

  

  $ 518,820      $

 

149,609

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary
    Light Era Development Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Housing, office building development, rent and sale services     3,000,000        3,000,000      300,000   100    

 

2,952,556

(Note 4

  

    (23,940    

 

(23,878

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    Chunghwa Investment Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Investment     980,000        980,000      98,000   49     841,475        13,460        6,595      Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.   Singapore   Telecommunication wholesale, internet transfer services international data and long distance call wholesales to carriers     779,280        779,280      34,869   100    

 

782,281

(Note 4

  

    (2,386    

 

(2,386

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Providing communication and information aggregative services     838,506        838,506      60,000   100    

 

712,953

(Note 4

  

    4,462       

 

(3,748

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    Taiwan International Standard Electronics Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Manufacturing, selling, designing, and maintaining of telecommunications systems and equipment     164,000        164,000      1,760   40     495,158        (83,262     (24,353   Equity-method investee
    CHIEF Telecom Inc.   Taipei   Internet communication and internet data center (“IDC”) service     482,165        482,165      37,942   69    

 

433,045

(Note 4

  

    5,621       

 

5,203

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary
    InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.   Banqiae City, Taipei   IT solution provider, IT application consultation, system integration and package solution     283,500        —        22,498   49    

 

279,423

(Note 4

  

    (1,635    

 

(4,077

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.   Hong Kong   International telecommunications IP fictitious internet and internet transfer services     201,263        201,263      51,590   100    

 

224,105

(Note 4

  

    2,570       

 

2,570

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary
    Chunghwa Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Yellow pages sales and advertisement services     150,000        150,000      15,000   100    

 

152,699

(Note 4

  

    41,427       

 

42,154

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary
    Viettel-CHT Co., Ltd.   Vietnam   IDC services     91,239        91,239      —     33     88,198        (8,279     (2,759   Equity-method investee
    Skysoft Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Providing of music on-line, software, electronic information, and advertisement services     67,025        67,025      4,438   30     85,775        2,608        783      Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.   United States   International data and internet services and long distance call wholesales to carriers     70,429        70,429      6,000   100    

 

69,024

(Note 4

  

    19,569       

 

(1,640

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    KingWaytek Technology Co., Ltd.   Taipei   Publishing books, data processing and software services     71,770        71,770      1,703   33     69,003        (8,789     (5,714   Equity-method investee
    Spring House Entertainment Inc.   Taipei   Network services, producing digital entertainment contents and broadband visual sound terrace development     62,209        62,209      5,996   56    

 

47,986

(Note 4

  

    4,602       

 

2,873

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary
    So-net Entertainment Taiwan   Taipei   Online service and sale of computer hardware     60,008        —        3,429   30     44,929        (50,260     (15,079   Equity-method investee
    Chunghwa Telecom Japan Ptd., Ltd.   Japan   Telecom business, information process and information provide service, development and sale of software and consulting services in telecommunication     17,291        6,140      1   100    

 

11,270

(Note 4

  

    (3,034    

 

(3,034

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.)   British Virgin Islands   Investment    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

   

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  —     100    

 
 

—  

(Notes 3
and 4

  

  

    —         

 
 

—  

(Notes 3
and 4

  

  

  Subsidiary
    Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.)   British Virgin Islands   Investment    

 

—  

(Note 3

  

   

 

—  

(Note 3

  

  —     100    

 
 

—  

(Notes 3
and 4

  

  

    —         

 
 

—  

(Notes 3
and 4

  

  

  Subsidiary

1

  Senao International Co., Ltd.   Senao Networks, Inc.   Linkou Hsiang, Taipei   Telecommunication facilities manufactures and sales     206,190        206,190      15,152   42     269,365        45,401        19,641      Equity-method investee

(Continued)

 

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No.

 

Investor
Company

 

Investee

Company

 

Location

 

Main

Businesses

and

Products

  Original Investment
Amount
    Balance as of
June 30, 2009
    Net
Income
(Loss) of
the
Investee
    Recognized
Gain (Loss)

(Notes 1
and 2)
   

Note

          June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2009
    Shares
(Thousands)
  Percentage
of
Ownership
(%)
  Carrying
Value
       

2

  CHIEF Telecom Inc.   Unigate Telecom Inc.   Taipei   Telecommunication and internet service   $ 2,000      $ 2,000      200   100   $

 

1,856

(Note 4

  

  $ (108   $

 

(108

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    CHIET Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited   Hong Kong   Network communication and engine room hiring    

(HK$

1,678

400

  

   

(HK$

1,678

400

  

  400   100    

 

1,128

(Note 4

  

    (82    

 

(82

(Note 4


  Subsidiary
    Chief International Corp.   Samoa Islands   Network communication and engine room hiring    

(US$

6,068

200

  

   

(US$

6,068

200

  

  200   100    

 

7,145

(Note 4

  

    531       

 

531

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary

3

  Chunghwa System Integrated Co., Ltd.   Concord Technology Corp.   Brunei   Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications    

(US$

16,179

500

  

   

(US$

16,179

500

  

  500   100    

(US$

 

13,245

404

(Note 4

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

   

(US$

 

112

3

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary

4

  Concord Technology Corp.   Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.   Shanghai   Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications    

(US$

16,179

500

  

   

(US$

16,179

500

  

  500   100    

(US$

 

13,241

404

(Note 4

  

   

(US$

112

3

  

   

(US$

 

112

3

(Note 4

  

  Subsidiary

13

  Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.   ST-2 Satellite Ventures Ptd., Ltd.   Singapore   Operation of ST-2 telecommunication satellite    

(SG$

410,841

18,102

  

   

(SG$

108,212

4,735

  

  —     38    

(SG$

409,790

18,06

  

   

(SG$

(1,956

(89


)) 

   

(SG$

(746

(34


)) 

  Equity-method investee

 

Note 1: The equity in net income (loss) of investees was based on audited financial statements.
Note 2: The equity in net income (loss) of investees includes amortization between the investment cost and net value and elimination of unrealized transactions.
Note 3: New Prospect Investments Holdings Ltd. (B.V.I.) and Prime Asia Investments Group Ltd. (B.V.I.) were incorporated in March 2006, but not on operating stage. Chunghwa has 100% ownership right in an amount of US$1 in each holding company.
Note 4: The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

(Concluded)

 

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TABLE 6

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INVESTMENT IN MAINLAND CHINA

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

(Amounts in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, in Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

Investee

 

Main
Businesses and
Products

  Total
Amount of
Paid-in
Capital
   

Investment
Type

  Accumulated
Outflow of
Investment
from Taiwan
as of
January 1,
2009
    Investment
Flows
  Accumulated
Outflow of
Investment
from Taiwan
as of
June 30,
2009
    %
Ownership
of Direct
or Indirect
Investment
    Investment
Gain
(Loss)
(Notes 2
and 4)
    Carrying
Value as of
June 30,
2009 (Note
4)
    Accumulated
Inward
Remittance
of Earnings
as of
June 30,
2009
          Outflow   Inflow          

Glory Network System Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

 

Providing advanced business solutions to telecommunications

  $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  Note 1   $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  $ —     $ —     $

(US$

16,179

500

  

  100   $

(US$

112

3

  

  $

(US$

13,241

404

  

  $ —  

 

Accumulated Investment in

Mainland China as of

June 30, 2009

 

Investment Amounts

Authorized by Investment

Commission, MOEA

 

Upper Limit on Investment

Stipulated by Investment

Commission, MOEA

$16,179

(US$500)

 

$16,179

(US$500)

 

$373,143

(Note 3)

 

Note 1: Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd. indirectly owns these investees through an investment company registered in a third region.
Note 2: Recognition of investment gains (losses) was calculated based on the investees’ audited financial statements.
Note 3: The amount was calculated based on the net assets value of Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.
Note 4: The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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TABLE 7

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERCOMPANY RELATIONSHIPS AND SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Amount in Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

 

 

     No.
(Note 1)
  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship
(Note 2)

  

Transaction Details

              

Financial Statement

Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment Terms
(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets

(Note 4)
2009    0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Senao International Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts receivable

   $ 121,635    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     520,969    —      —  
              

Payment of receipts under custody

     224,382    —      —  
              

Revenues

     347,971    —      —  
              

Other income

     4    —      —  
              

Operating costs and expenses

     2,566,458    —      3
              

Property, plant and equipment

     268    —      —  
              

Work in process

     88    —      —  
              

Office supplies

     109    —      —  
        

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     21,388    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     50,215    —      —  
              

Revenues

     111,274    —      —  
              

Operating costs and expenses

     150,251    —      —  
        

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     14,800    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     205,965    —      —  
              

Payables to constructors

     1,358    —      —  
              

Revenues

     7,925    —      —  
              

Other income

     2,103    —      —  
              

Operating costs and expenses

     169,862    —      —  
              

Property, plant and equipment

     187,788    —      —  
              

Intangible assets

     10,951    —      —  
              

Work in process

     2,441    —      —  
              

Spare parts

     6,400    —      —  
              

Other deferred expenses

     58    —      —  
        

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     13,987    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     25,173    —      —  
              

Payment of receipts under custody

     3,618    —      —  
              

Revenues

     25,128    —      —  
              

Operating costs and expenses

     24,183    —      —  
              

Property, plant and equipment

     21,770    —      —  
        

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     7,613    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     12,212    —      —  
              

Revenues

     1,182    —      —  
              

Operating costs and expenses

     32,456    —      —  
        

Unigate Telecom Inc.

   a   

Revenues

     1,276    —      —  
        

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     30,306    —      —  
              

Accounts payable

     4,786    —      —  
              

Payment of receipts under custody

     4,680    —      —  

(Continued)

 

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Transaction Details

    

No.
(Note 1)

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship
(Note 2)

  

Financial Statement
Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment
Terms

(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets

(Note 4)
             

Revenues

   $ 8,167    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     25,844    —      —  
       

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     2,385    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     36,285    —      —  
             

Revenues

     3,306    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     6,276    —      —  
       

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts payable

     494    —      —  
             

Revenues

     2,215    —      —  
       

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts payable

     4,405    —      —  
             

Revenues

     474    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     100    —      —  
       

Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts receivable

     974    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     769      
             

Payment of receipts under custody

     1,843    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     771    —      —  
       

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.

   a   

Accounts payable

     1,068    —      —  
             

Payment of receipts under custody

     230    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     1,083    —      —  
  1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     745,115    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     72,766    —      —  
             

Receivable of receipts under custody

     5    —      —  
             

Prepaid expense

     231    —      —  
             

Payment of receipts under custody

     48,869    —      —  
             

Revenues

     2,566,835    —      3
             

Other income

     88    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     347,971    —      —  
             

Other expenses

     4    —      —  
       

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   c   

Operating costs and expenses

     1,002    —      —  
  2   

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     50,215    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     21,119    —      —  
             

Advances from customers

     269    —      —  
             

Revenues

     150,251    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     111,274    —      —  
       

Unigate Telecom Inc.

   c   

Accounts payable

     1,479    —      —  
             

Revenues

     17    —      —  
       

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

   c   

Operating costs and expenses

     10    —      —  
       

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   c   

Accounts receivable

     25    —      —  
  3   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     207,302    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     14,800    —      —  
             

Prepaid expense

     21    —      —  
             

Revenues

     377,500    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     10,028    —      —  
       

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

   c   

Accounts receivable

     100    —      —  
             

Revenues

     501    —      —  

(Continued)

 

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No.
(Note 1)

  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship
(Note 2)

  

Transaction Details

             

Financial Statement
Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment Terms
(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets
(Note 4)
       

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   c   

Accounts receivable

   $ 17    —      —  
             

Revenues

     1,484    —      —  
       

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

   c   

Revenues

     5    —      —  
  5   

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     28,759    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     12,790    —      —  
             

Prepaid expense

     32    —      —  
             

Advances from customers

     1,197    —      —  
             

Revenues

     45,953    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     25,128    —      —  
       

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   c   

Revenues

     10    —      —  
  6   

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     12,212    —      —  
             

Payment of receipts under custody

     7,613    —      —  
             

Revenues

     32,456    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     1,182    —      —  
       

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   c   

Accounts payable

     100    —      —  
             

Property, plant and equipment

     477    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     24    —      —  
  7   

Unigate Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Operating costs and expenses

     1,276    —      —  
       

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   c   

Accounts receivable

     1,479    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     17    —      —  
  8   

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     4,211    —      —  
             

Receivable of receipts under custody

     4,680    —      —  
             

Prepaid expenses

     575    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     24,245    —      —  
             

Advances from customers

     6,061    —      —  
             

Revenues

     25,844    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     8,167    —      —  
       

Senao International Co., Ltd.

   c   

Revenues

     1,002    —      —  
       

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   c   

Accounts payable

     17    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     292    —      —  
             

Property, plant and equipment

     1,192    —      —  
  9   

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Accounts receivable

     36,285    —      —  
             

Accounts payable

     2,385    —      —  
             

Revenues

     6,276    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     3,306    —      —  
       

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   c   

Accounts payable

     25    —      —  
  10   

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b   

Prepaid expense

     494    —      —  
             

Operating costs and expenses

     2,215    —      —  
       

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   c   

Operating costs and expenses

     5    —      —  

(Continued)

 

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     No.
(Note 1)
  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship
(Note 2)

  

Transaction Details

              

Financial Statement
Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment
Terms

(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets
(Note 4)
   11   

InfoExplorer Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable    $ 4,405    —      —  
               Revenues      100    —      —  
               Operating cost and expenses      474    —      —  
   12   

Chunghwa Telecom Japan Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      2,612    —      —  
               Accounts payable      974    —      —  
               Revenue      771    —      —  
   13   

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      1,068    —      —  
               Receivable of receipts under custody      230    —      —  
               Revenue      1,083    —      —  
2008    0   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   a    Accounts receivable      19,524    —      —  
               Accounts payable      17,024    —      —  
               Payment of receipts under custody      602    —      —  
               Revenues      99,869    —      —  
               Operating cost and expenses      79,872    —      —  
        

Unigate Telecom Inc.

   a    Accounts receivable      58    —      —  
               Revenues      327    —      —  
        

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   a    Accounts receivable      12,724    —      —  
               Accounts payable      16,216    —      —  
               Payment of receipts under custody      2,595    —      —  
               Revenues      13,400    —      —  
               Operating cost and expenses      101,364    —      —  
        

Senao International Co., Ltd.

   a    Accounts receivable      273,901    —      —  
               Accounts payable      727,653    —      —  
               Payment of receipts under custody      323,400    —      —  
               Revenues      1,093,469    —      1
               Operating cost and expenses      3,350,546    —      3
               Office supplies      179    —      —  
               Work in process      238    —      —  
               Property, plant and equipment      257    —      —  
        

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

   a    Accounts payable      197,902    —      —  
               Payables to constructors      45,406    —      —  
               Revenues      2,494    —      —  
               Other income      418    —      —  
               Operating cost and expenses      165,465    —      —  
               Inventory      46,796    —      —  
               Property, plant and equipment      324,994    —      —  
               Intangible assets      3,258    —      —  
        

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

   a    Accounts receivable      67,594    —      —  
               Accounts payable      18,128    —      —  
               Payment of receipts under custody      8,683    —      —  
               Revenues      90,048    —      —  
               Other income      77    —      —  
               Operating cost and expenses      28,609    —      —  
               Property, plant and equipment      37,022    —      —  

 

  (Continued)

 

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     No.
(Note 1)
  

Company Name

  

Related Party

  

Nature of
Relationship
(Note 2)

  

Transaction Details

             

Financial Statement
Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment Terms
(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets

(Note 4)
       

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   a    Operating cost and expenses    $ 38,063    —      —  
       

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

   a    Accounts receivable      1,813    —      —  
              Revenues      896    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      15,336    —      —  
       

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

   a    Accounts receivable      91,134    —      —  
              Unearned revenue      80,677    —      —  
              Payment of receipts under custody      74,962    —      —  
              Revenues      3,141    —      —  
  1   

Senao International Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      1,051,053    —      —  
              Accounts payable      273,901    —      —  
              Revenues      3,351,191    —      3
              Other income      29    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      1,093,469    —      1
       

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

   c    Accounts payable      661    —      —  
              Other income      1    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      1,780    —      —  
  2   

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      17,626    —      —  
              Accounts payable      19,524    —      —  
              Revenues      79,872    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      99,869    —      —  
       

Unigate Telecom Inc.

   c    Estimated accounts payable      145    —      —  
              Other income      17    —      —  
              Operating cost      2,137    —      —  
  3   

Chunghwa System Integration Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      243,308    —      —  
              Payment of receipts under custody      2,312    —      —  
              Revenues      538,131    —      1
              Other income      70    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      2,912    —      —  
  5   

Chunghwa Telecom Global, Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      26,811    —      —  
              Accounts payable      67,594    —      —  
              Revenues      65,631    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      90,125    —      —  
  6   

Spring House Entertainment Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts payable      1,813    —      —  
              Revenues      15,336    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      896    —      —  
  7   

Unigate Telecom Inc.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts payable      58    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      327    —      —  
       

CHIEF Telecom Inc.

   c    Estimated accounts receivable      145    —      —  
              Revenues      2,137    —      —  
              Operating expenses      17    —      —  

 

  (Continued)

 

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    No.
(Note 1)
  

Company Name

  

Related Party

   Nature of
Relationship

(Note 2)
  

Transaction Details

             

Financial Statement
Account

   Amount
(Note 5)
   Payment
Terms

(Note 3)
   % to
Total Sales
or Assets

(Note 4)
  8   

Chunghwa International Yellow Pages Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable    $ 18,811    —      —  
              Accounts payable      12,724    —      —  
              Revenues      101,364    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      13,400    —      —  
       

Senao International Co., Ltd.

   c    Accounts receivable      661    —      —  
              Revenues      1,780    —      —  
              Other expenses      1    —      —  
  9   

Donghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Revenues      38,063    —      —  
  10   

Light Era Development Co., Ltd.

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

   b    Accounts receivable      155,639    —      —  
              Accounts payable      91,134    —      —  
              Operating cost and expenses      3,141    —      —  

 

Note 1:    Significant transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries or among subsidiaries are numbered as follows:
   a.    “0” for the Company.
   b.    Subsidiaries are numbered from “1”.
Note 2:    Related party transactions are divided into three categories as follows:
  

a.      

   The Company to subsidiaries.
  

b.      

   Subsidiaries to the Company.
  

c.      

   Subsidiaries to subsidiaries.
Note 3:    Except transaction prices of SENAO, CHIEF and CIYP were determined in accordance with mutual agreements, the foregoing transactions with related parties were conducted under normal commercial terms.
Note 4:    For assets and liabilities, amount is shown as a percentage to consolidated total assets as of June 30, 2009, while revenues, costs and expenses are shown as a percentage to consolidated total operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Note 5:    The amount was eliminated upon consolidation.

 

  (Concluded)

 

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Exhibit 4

 

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. and

Subsidiaries

  
  

GAAP Reconciliations of

Consolidated Financial Statements for the

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2009


1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOLLOWED BY THE COMPANY AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS OF NEW TAIWAN DOLLARS, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE)

The following is a reconciliation of consolidated net income and stockholders’ equity under ROC GAAP as reported in the audited consolidated financial statements to unaudited consolidated net income and stockholders’ equity determined under US GAAP. For the descriptions of principal differences between ROC GAAP and US GAAP, please refer to Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States (the “SEC”) on April 22, 2009 (File No. 001-31731). Certain additional adjustments impacting the reconciliation but not included in the SEC Form 20-F referenced above have been included in the notes to the reconciliation below.

 

  1) Net Income Reconciliation

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
     2008
As Adjusted
(Note 2,
Below)
    2009  
     NT$     NT$  

Consolidated net income based on ROC GAAP

   $ 23,622      $ 22,633   

Adjustment:

    

a.      Property, plant and equipment

    

1.      Adjustments of gains and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     8        —     

2.      Adjustments for depreciation expenses

     166        95   

b.      10% tax on unappropriated earnings

     2,248        2,098   

c.      Employee bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors

     (3,993     —     

d.      Revenues recognized from deferred income of prepaid phone cards

     377        381   

e.      Revenues recognized from deferred one-time connection fees

     959        796   

f.       Share-based compensation (Note 1)

     (12     (9

g.      Defined benefit pension plan

     —          —     

i.       Income tax effect of US GAAP adjustments

     (479     (627

Noncontrolling interests of acquired subsidiary (Note 3)

     —          (3

Other minor GAAP differences not listed above

     (16     (19
                

Net adjustment

     (742     2,712   
                

Consolidated net income based on US GAAP

   $ 22,880      $ 25,345   
                

Attributable to

    

Stockholders of the parent

   $ 22,677      $ 24,947   

Noncontrolling interests

     203        398   
                
   $ 22,880      $ 25,345   
                

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 2.13      $ 2.34   
                

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 2.13      $ 2.33   
                

(Continued)

 

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     Six Months Ended
June 30
     2008
As Adjusted
(Note 2,
Below)
   2009
     NT$    NT$

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (in 1,000 shares)

   $ 10,623,035    $ 10,666,489
             

Net income per pro forma equivalent ADSs

     

Basic

   $ 21.3    $ 23.4
             

Diluted

   $ 21.3    $ 23.3
             

Weighted-average number of pro forma equivalent ADSs (in 1,000 shares)

   $ 1,062,304    $ 1,066,649
             

(Concluded)

 

  2) Stockholders’ Equity Reconciliation

 

     June 30  
     2008
As Adjusted
(Note 2,
Below)
    2009  
     NT$     NT$  

Total stockholders’ equity based on ROC GAAP

   $ 377,683      $ 365,648   

Adjustment:

    
a.     Property, plant and equipment     
 

1.      Capital surplus reduction

     (60,168     (60,168
 

2.      Adjustment on depreciation expenses, and disposal gains and losses

     3,819        4,054   
 

3.      Adjustments of revaluation of land

     (5,818     (5,813
b.   10% tax on unappropriated earnings      (2,090     (2,049
c.   Employee bonuses and remuneration to directors and supervisors      —          —     
d.   Deferred income of prepaid phone cards     
 

1.      Capital surplus reduction

     (2,798     (2,798
 

2.      Adjustment on deferred income recognition

     1,504        2,306   
e.   Revenues recognized from deferred one-time connection fees     
 

1.      Capital surplus reduction

     (18,487     (18,487
 

2.      Adjustment on deferred income recognition

     12,197        13,952   
f.   Share-based compensation     
 

1.      Adjustment on capital surplus

     15,673        15,692   
 

2.      Adjustment on retained earnings

     (15,673     (15,692
g.  

1.      Accrual for accumulative other comprehensive income under US SFAS No. 158

     31        22   
 

2.      Accrual for pension cost

     (30     (29
h.   Adjustment for pension plan upon privatization     
 

1.      Adjustment on capital surplus

     1,782        1,782   
 

2.      Adjustment on retained earnings

     (9,665     (9,665

(Continued)

 

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     June 30  
     2008
As Adjusted
(Note 2,
Below)
    2009  
     NT$     NT$  

i.       Income tax effect of US GAAP adjustments

   $ 6,484      $ 5,590   

Noncontrolling interests of acquired subsidiary (Note 3)

     —          59   

Other GAAP differences not listed above

     211        175   
                

Net adjustment

     (73,028     (71,069
                

Total stockholders’ equity based on US GAAP

   $ 304,655      $ 294,579   
                

Attributable to

    

Stockholders of the parent

   $ 302,013      $ 291,489   

Noncontrolling interests

     2,642        3,090   
                
   $ 304,655      $ 294,579   
                

(Concluded)

 

  3) Cash Flows Differences

The Company applies R.O.C. SFAS No. 17, “Statement of Cash Flows”. Its objectives and principles are similar to those set out in U.S. SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows”. The principal differences between the two standards relate to classification. Cash flows from investing activities for changes in other assets, and cash flows from financing activities for changes in customer deposits, other liabilities and cash bonuses paid to employees, directors and supervisors are reclassified to operating activities under U.S. SFAS No. 95.

 
    Note 1: In August 2007, the ARDF issued ROC SFAS No. 39, “Accounting for Share-based Payment”, which require companies to record share-based payment transactions granted on or after January 1, 2008 using fair value method. There is no impact of the adoption this statement since the Company did not grant options on or after January 1, 2008.
    Note 2: Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS No. 160), the noncontrolling interests in the income of subsidiaries is deducted in arriving at net income. Upon the adoption of SFAS No. 160 beginning from January 1, 2009, the noncontrolling interests forms part of net income. In addition, prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 160, the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries is classified as mezzanine equity. Upon the adoption SFAS No. 160 beginning from January 1, 2009, the non-controlling interest in subsidiaries is classified as a separate component of shareholders’ equity and the presentation and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 160 are applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Therefore, from January 1, 2009, there are no differences in presentation for non-controlling interest (or minority interest as referred to under ROC GAAP) between ROC GAAP and US GAAP.

 

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    Note 3: The adjustment to Net Income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and to Stockholders’ Equity as of June 30, 2009 represents a difference between ROC GAAP and US GAAP for the accounting for business combinations. Under ROC GAAP, the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree is measured at historical cost whereas under US GAAP, the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree is measured at fair value at acquisition date upon the adoption of SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combination” beginning from January 1, 2009. Such adjustment for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 was caused by the Company’s acquisition of IFE in January 2009. The adjustment to ROC GAAP net income represents additional amortization expense recognized under US GAAP due to the difference between the measurement of noncontrolling interests at historical cost and fair value. The adjustment to stockholders’ equity represents the difference for the measurement of noncontrolling interests at historical cost and fair value after the aforementioned net income adjustment.
    Note 4: There are significant differences in the classification of items on the statements of income under ROC GAAP and US GAAP. These include:
  

(1)    Incentives paid to third party dealers for inducing business:

 

•   Under ROC GAAP: Such account is included in operating expenses.

 

•   Under US GAAP: Such account is included in cost of revenues.

 

(2)    Gains (losses) on disposal of property, plant and equipment and other assets:

 

•   Under ROC GAAP: Such account is included in non-operating income (expenses).

 

•   Under US GAAP: Such account is included in cost of revenues.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED

In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets,” which provides additional guidance on employers’ disclosures about the plan assets of defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. FAS 132(R)-1 clarifies the disclosures about fair value measurement of pension or other postretirement plant assets are not within the scope of the disclosures requirements of SFAS 157. The disclosures required by FSP FAS 132(R)-1 include a description of how investment allocation decisions are made, major categories of plan assets, valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets, the impact of measurements using significant unobservable inputs and concentrations of risk within plan assets. The disclosures about plan assets required by this FSP shall be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. For the Company, FSP FAS 132(R)-1 will be effective for its 2009 fiscal year and will result in additional disclosures related to the assets of defined benefit pension plans in notes to its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets” (“SFAS No. 166”). SFAS No. 166 is a revision to SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and any continuing exposure to the risks related to such transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. SFAS No. 166 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The Company believes the adoption of SFAS No. 166 will not have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

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In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (“SFAS No. 167”). SFAS No. 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46R), and changes how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar) rights should be consolidated. The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. SFAS No 167 revises the approach to determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (VIE) to be more qualitative in nature and requires companies to more frequently reassess whether they must consolidate a VIE. SFAS No. 167 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The adoption of SFAS No. 167 is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 168”) which replaces SFAS No. 162. SFAS No. 168 launches the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (the “Codification”) as the single source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Codification simplifies the classification of accounting standards into one online database under a common referencing system, organized into eight areas, ranging from industry specific to general financial statement matters. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company believes the adoption of SFAS No. 168 will not have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

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