Diodes (DIOD) 10-Q 6 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Nov. 04, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type	10-Q
Document period end date	Sep. 30, 2015
Amendment flag	false
Entity registrant name	DIODES INC /DEL/
Entity central index key	29,002
Current fiscal year end date	--12-31
Entity filer category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity common stock shares outstanding		48,590,862
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	DIOD

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 188,755	$ 243,000
Short-term investments	24,586	11,726
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,386 and $1,682 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	202,467	188,248
Inventories	197,698	182,026
Deferred income taxes, current	11,193	11,295
Prepaid expenses and other	38,389	50,510
Total current assets	663,088	686,805
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	835,721	747,723
Accumulated depreciation	(464,685)	(437,792)
Property, plant and equipment, net	371,036	309,931
Deferred income tax, non-current	32,259	32,550
Goodwill	79,389	81,229
Intangible assets, net	42,841	45,028
Other	24,580	23,614
Total assets	1,213,193	1,179,157
Current liabilities:
Lines of credit and short-term debt	261	1,064
Accounts payable	86,388	79,390
Accrued liabilities	91,868	60,436
Income tax payable	9,106	8,381
Total current liabilities	187,623	149,271
Long-term debt, net of current portion	93,510	140,787
Other long-term liabilities	74,591	78,932
Total liabilities	$ 355,724	$ 368,990
Commitments and contingencies (See Note H)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock - par value $1.00 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock - par value $0.66 2/3 per share; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 48,588,184 and 47,591,092 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	$ 32,394	$ 31,729
Additional paid-in capital	335,835	314,942
Retained earnings	519,053	490,006
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(77,564)	(68,402)
Total stockholders' equity	809,718	768,275
Noncontrolling interest	47,751	41,892
Total equity	857,469	810,167
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,213,193	$ 1,179,157

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 2,386	$ 1,682
Preferred stock par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock par value	$ 0.666	$ 0.666
Common stock shares authorized	70,000,000	70,000,000
Common stock shares issued	48,588,184	47,591,092
Common stock shares outstanding	48,588,184	47,591,092

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 208,888	$ 233,777	$ 634,522	$ 666,980
Cost of goods sold	147,252	159,045	439,536	460,363
Gross profit	61,636	74,732	194,986	206,617
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	34,669	33,897	98,282	99,518
Research and development	13,745	13,864	40,644	39,565
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets	1,828	1,987	5,630	5,960
Loss (gain) on fixed assets	1,421	(20)	1,556	(916)
Total operating expenses	51,663	49,728	146,112	144,127
Income from operations	9,973	25,004	48,874	62,490
Other income (expense)	255	1,300	(1,426)	309
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	10,228	26,304	47,448	62,799
Income tax provision	6,593	6,172	16,179	14,370
Net income	3,635	20,132	31,269	48,429
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	798	705	2,222	1,415
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 2,837	$ 19,427	$ 29,047	$ 47,014
Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$ 0.06	$ 0.41	$ 0.60	$ 1
Diluted	$ 0.06	$ 0.40	$ 0.59	$ 0.97
Number of shares used in earnings per share computation:
Basic	48,586	47,548	48,114	47,047
Diluted	49,564	48,736	49,351	48,385

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,635	$ 20,132	$ 31,269	$ 48,429
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11,954)	(8,009)	(13,205)	(8,604)
Unrealized gain (loss) on defined benefit plan, net of tax	1,852	(4,991)	4,487	(5,541)
Unrealized foreign currency loss, net of tax	(343)	(779)	(444)	(329)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(6,810)	6,353	22,107	33,955
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	798	705	2,222	1,415
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (7,608)	$ 5,648	$ 19,885	$ 32,540

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 98,453	$ 107,325
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase TF Semiconductor Solutions, net of cash acquired	(1,033)
Decrease in restricted cash	527	1,278
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(94,994)	(37,081)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	129	1,428
Purchases of equity securities	(4,553)	(1,842)
Purchases of short-term investments	(36,784)
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments	23,156	8,516
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	3,968	562
Other	304	518
Net cash used in investing activities	(109,280)	(26,621)
Cash flows from financing activities
Advances on lines of credit and short-term debt	1,713	6,120
Repayments on lines of credit and short-term debt	(2,512)	(9,849)
Debt issuance costs	(1,158)
Repayments of long-term debt	(47,216)	(35,831)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	9,906	5,729
Repayment of capital lease obligation and other	(178)	(159)
Net cash used in financing activities	(39,445)	(33,990)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,973)	(6,500)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(54,245)	40,214
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	243,000	196,635
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	188,755	236,849
Non-cash financing activities:
Property, plant and equipment purchased on accounts payable	(24,607)	$ (5,298)
Acquisition of TF Semiconductor Solutions:
Total assets acquired	8,697
Total liabilities assumed	$ 86

Nature of Operations, Basis of

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	NOTE A – Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Nature of Operations Diodes Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we” or “our”), is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial and automotive markets throughout Asia, North America and Europe. Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial data at December 31, 2014 is derived from audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed on March 2, 2015 (“Form 10-K”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. They do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, operating results and cash flows in conformity with GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Form 10-K. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results for the period presented have been included in the interim period. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or the year ending December 31, 2015. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. As permitted under GAAP, interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year forecasts. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual effective income tax rates taking into consideration discrete items occurring in a quarter. Dollar amounts and share amounts are presented in thousands, except per share amounts, unless otherwise noted. Certain prior year’s balances have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. Business Combinations During the normal course of business the Company makes acquisitions. In the event that an individual acquisition (or an aggregate of acquisitions) is material, appropriate disclosure of such acquisition activity is provided Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) which could have potential impact to the Company’s financial statements: ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Cost ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”).

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	NOTE B – Earnings per Share Earnings per share (“EPS”) are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS are calculated similarly but includes potential dilution from the exercise of stock options and stock awards, except when the effect would be anti-dilutive. A total of 2.0 million and 1.0 million options and stock awards outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively were excluded from the calculation because the effect was anti-dilutive. The table below sets forth the reconciliation between net income and the weighted average shares outstanding used for calculating basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Earnings (numerator) Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 2,837 $ 19,427 $ 29,047 $ 47,014 Shares (denominator) Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) 48,586 47,548 48,114 47,047 Dilutive effect of stock options and stock awards outstanding 978 1,188 1,237 1,338 Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted) 49,564 48,736 49,351 48,385 Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders Basic $ 0.06 $ 0.41 $ 0.60 $ 1.00 Diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.40 $ 0.59 $ 0.97

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	NOTE C – Inventories The table below sets forth inventories which are stated at the lower of cost or market value: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Raw materials $ 81,859 $ 73,564 Work-in-progress 45,593 42,417 Finished goods 70,246 66,045 Total $ 197,698 $ 182,026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	NOTE D – Goodwill and Intangible Assets The table below sets forth the changes in goodwill : Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 81,229 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,840 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 79,389 The table below sets forth the value of intangible assets, other than goodwill: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Gross carrying amount $ 90,645 $ 86,928 Accumulated amortization (45,797 ) (40,164 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (7,671 ) (7,471 ) Total 37,177 39,293 Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Gross carrying amount 6,403 6,403 Foreign currency translation adjustment (739 ) (668 ) Total 5,664 5,735 Total intangible assets, net $ 42,841 $ 45,028 Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization was approximately $2 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and approximately $6 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

Income Tax Provision

Income Tax Provision	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Provision	NOTE E – Income Tax Provision Income tax expense of approximately $7 million and $6 million was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and income tax expense of approximately $16 million and $14 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the third quarter of 2015, we decreased our full-year income forecast based on the weaker market, specifically in Asia. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company reported domestic and foreign pre-tax income/(loss) of approximately $(3) million and $13 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company reported domestic and foreign pre-tax income/(loss) of approximately $(5) million and $53 million, respectively. Funds repatriated from foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. may be subject to federal and state income taxes. The Company intends to permanently reinvest overseas all of its earnings from its foreign subsidiaries, except to the extent such undistributed earnings have previously been subject to US tax; accordingly, deferred U.S. taxes are not recorded on undistributed foreign earnings. The impact of tax holidays decreased our tax expense by approximately $2 million and $3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The benefit of the tax holidays on both basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $0.03 and $0.06, respectively. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2007, or for the 2010 tax year. The Company is no longer subject to China income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2005. With respect to state and local jurisdictions and countries outside of the U.S. (other than China), with limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax audits for years before 2006. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties, if any, have been provided for in the Company’s reserve for any adjustments that may result from tax audits. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense. As of September 30, 2015, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $20 million. It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized benefit with respect to certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax positions will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. At this time, an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible outcomes cannot be made.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	NOTE F – Share-Based Compensation The table below sets forth the line items where share-based compensation expense was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Cost of goods sold $ 99 $ 114 $ 345 $ 317 Selling, general and administrative 3,713 3,311 10,307 9,119 Research and development 287 313 1,003 891 Total share-based compensation expense $ 4,099 $ 3,738 $ 11,655 $ 10,327 Stock Options. Stock options generally vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period and expire eight years after the grant date. Stock option expense was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The total net cash proceeds received from stock option exercises during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was approximately $10 million. Stock option expense was approximately $1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and $2 million and $3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The table below sets forth a summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015: Stock Options Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 2,736 $ 21.26 4.0 $ 17,840 Granted - - - - Exercised (639 ) 15.50 - 7,785 Forfeited or expired (20 ) - - - Outstanding at September 30, 2015 2,077 23.02 4.2 2,739 Exercisable at September 30, 2015 1,790 22.81 3.8 2,586 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount option holders would have received if all options had been exercised on the last business day of the period indicated, based on our closing stock price. As of September 30, 2015, total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options, net of forfeitures, was approximately $3 million, before income taxes, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years. Share Grants. Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units generally vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period. Share grant expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $4 million and $3 million, respectively, and share grant expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $10 million and $8 million, respectively. The table below sets forth a summary of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units for the nine months ended September 30, 2015: Share Grants Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value Non-vested at January 1, 2015 1,535 $ 23.32 $ 42,324 Granted 821 24.02 - Vested (371 ) 25.17 9,158 Forfeited (34 ) 26.11 - Non-vested at September 30, 2015 1,951 22.92 41,606 As of September 30, 2015, total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards, net of forfeitures, was approximately $40 million, before income taxes, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years.

Segment Information and Enterpr

Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure	NOTE G – Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure For financial reporting purposes, we operate in a single segment, standard semiconductor products, through our various manufacturing and distribution facilities. We aggregate our products because the products are similar and have similar economic characteristics, use similar production processes and share the same customer type. Our primary operations include operations in Asia, North America and Europe. The tables below set forth net sales attributed to geographic areas based on the location of subsidiaries producing the net sales: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 194,642 $ 33,880 $ 40,380 $ 268,902 Intercompany elimination (27,874 ) (15,015 ) (17,125 ) (60,014 ) Net sales $ 166,768 $ 18,865 $ 23,255 $ 208,888 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 217,304 $ 40,371 $ 46,421 $ 304,096 Intercompany elimination (31,437 ) (17,021 ) (21,861 ) (70,319 ) Net sales $ 185,867 $ 23,350 $ 24,560 $ 233,777 As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 588,662 $ 113,042 $ 128,616 $ 830,320 Intercompany elimination (89,432 ) (49,057 ) (57,309 ) (195,798 ) Net sales $ 499,230 $ 63,985 $ 71,307 $ 634,522 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 325,942 $ 25,039 $ 20,055 $ 371,036 Total assets $ 903,317 $ 133,019 $ 176,857 $ 1,213,193 As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 607,991 $ 115,096 $ 135,350 $ 858,437 Intercompany elimination (80,240 ) (47,408 ) (63,809 ) (191,457 ) Net sales $ 527,751 $ 67,688 $ 71,541 $ 666,980 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 263,769 $ 27,444 $ 20,963 $ 312,176 Total assets $ 872,475 $ 128,430 $ 187,335 $ 1,188,240 Geographic Information The tables below set forth the amount of net sales that were derived from (shipped to) customers located in the following countries: Net Sales for the Three Months Ended Percentage of September 30, Net Sales 2015 2014 2015 2014 China $ 126,268 $ 145,834 60 % 62 % United States 17,905 21,214 9 % 9 % Korea 16,210 16,617 8 % 7 % Germany 13,467 14,417 6 % 6 % Singapore 11,009 12,397 5 % 5 % Taiwan 7,013 8,962 3 % 4 % All others (1) 17,016 14,336 9 % 7 % Total $ 208,888 $ 233,777 100 % 100 % Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended Percentage of September 30, Net Sales 2015 2014 2015 2014 China $ 378,251 $ 412,994 60 % 62 % United States 59,531 62,620 9 % 9 % Korea 51,457 50,852 8 % 8 % Germany 45,003 45,616 7 % 7 % Singapore 38,699 34,513 6 % 5 % Taiwan 18,424 22,543 3 % 3 % All others (1) 43,157 37,842 7 % 6 % Total $ 634,522 $ 666,980 100 % 100 % (1) Represents countries with less than 3% of the total net sales each.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE H – Commitments and Contingencies Purchase commitments – As of September 30, 2015, we had approximately $30 million in non-cancelable purchase contracts related to capital expenditures, primarily for manufacturing equipment in China. Contingencies – From time to time, we are involved in various legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of business. While we intend to defend any lawsuit vigorously, we presently believe that the ultimate outcome of any current pending legal proceeding will not have any material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or operating results. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. An unfavorable ruling could include monetary damages, which could impact on our business and operating results for the period in which the ruling occurs or future periods. Based on information available, we evaluate the likelihood of potential outcomes. We record the appropriate liability when the amount is deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In addition, we do not accrue for estimated legal fees and other directly related costs as they are expensed as incurred. Legal proceedings that we believe are material are disclosed below. On m i stric Cou fo th E aster Distric o e i s a o e e a i t p tati sec ritie clas acti e title L o c al 7 31 I.B . of T . Exc a v a t o r s a nd P a ver s Pe ns i on Tr ust Fun d v . D i o d es , I n c . C i i Acti N :13 -0 24 E . e ile Ma 5 20 3 t Cla ti ” g nti e n t m ti t i m i t C tio i t e j i O to 1 20 4 l i ti i le ti t t o e i m i i n t Cl c ti t t U ite t t e Cou Ap f t c u On Febr a 2 01 p r o te s t ckhol e e ivati acti a i l e i th U ite State istric C fo t Eastern Distric Texas e title d Persso n v . Keh - She w L u Cas N :14 cv 001 8 RC- L (E.D Tex ile Fe 2 01 ) o e al t C m a a ai it irec t rs i w ic lai tif alle e t a a r c e r d tie all w i t C m a to ma alle e l mislea i u li stat e m e t i 01 re a r in t lab mar e i C in an it i m a c t C m a y i e s a r s ects failin t m ai tai i ter a co tr l an b selli s are o D i e stoc w il allege l i p ssessi o m ate ia on u li infor m a i re a rdi t lab mar e i C i an it i m ac o t C o m a y’ b s i nes a r s e cts T c m lai n e n see a a m a e o t e elie fr t C m a y O A i 7 20 4 t C u a te t a ties uno p se m ti to sta t i acti ti s c t i m t a t Co r le o e fen a ts m ti t is m is t Clas Acti O Octo e 20 4 C ur gra te t a rties n pp se m ti t e te th sta t i acti ti 3 ay afte eit e t e i rati t a ppeal i i i io b t ig u o p a l a i t h e n t s m i t i sm i i t C tio T h e n t i t e t e n t h ti i o o ly

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
General Discussion Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	NOTE I – Employee Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plan We have a contributory defined benefit plan that covers certain employees in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”). The net pension and supplemental retirement benefit obligations and the related periodic costs are based on, among other things, assumptions regarding the discount rate, estimated return on plan assets and mortality rates. These obligations and related periodic costs are measured using actuarial techniques and assumptions. The projected unit credit method is the actuarial cost method used to compute the pension liabilities and related expenses. Net periodic benefit costs associated with the defined benefit plan were less than $1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and $1 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. The tables below set forth the benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our plan: Defined Benefit Plan Change in benefit obligation: Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 159,715 Service cost 230 Interest cost 4,290 Actuarial gain (7,832 ) Benefits paid (3,274 ) Currency changes (4,498 ) Benefit obligation at September 30, 2015 $ 148,631 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2014 $ 122,780 Actual return on plan assets 72 Employer contribution 307 Benefits paid (3,274 ) Currency changes (3,482 ) Fair value of plan assets at September 30, 2015 $ 116,403 Underfunded status at September 30, 2015 $ 32,228 Based on an actuarial study performed as of September 30, 2015, the plan is underfunded and a liability is reflected in our consolidated financial statements as a long-term liability. The weighted-average discount rate assumption used to determine benefit obligations as of September 30, 2015 was 3.95%. The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the three months ended September 30, 2015: Discount rate 3.7 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 5.2 % During the second quarter of 2012, we adopted a payment plan with the trustees of the defined benefit plan, under which we would pay approximately British Pound (“GBP”) 2 million (approximately $3 million based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.6:1) every year from 2012 through 2019. In the first quarter of 2015, based on the pension deficit, we adopted (as required every three years) an amended payment plan in which we will pay approximately GBP approximately $3 million based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.6:1) annually through 2030 We also have pension plans in Germany and Asia for which the benefit obligation, fair value of the plan assets and the funded status amounts are deemed immaterial and therefore, are not included in the figures or assumptions above. Deferred Compensation We maintain a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for executive officers, key employees and members of the Board of Directors. The Deferred Compensation Plan allows eligible participants to defer the receipt of eligible compensation, including equity awards, until designated future dates. We offset our obligations under the Deferred Compensation Plan by investing in the actual underlying investments. These investments are classified as trading securities and are carried at fair value. At September 30, 2015, these investments totaled approximately $5 million. All gains and losses in these investments are materially offset by corresponding gains and losses in the Deferred Compensation Plan liabilities.

Related Parties

Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	NOTE J – We a m m C t e l i a im a i C m m m e m m m m t i t m t C m e e m i e i s m L a m e m L e S C a m e m B t s m e m L a m e m t s m e m B a e e s t a i m e t t t We i m B i t a e e m a t a t m a C t a e e i i a a c t m Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation – We sell semiconductor products to LSC and purchase semiconductor products from LSC for subsequent sale, making LSC one of our largest suppliers. The table below sets forth net sales to, and purchases from, LSC: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 36 $ 294 $ 423 $ 573 Purchases $ 5,274 $ 8,735 $ 18,941 $ 24,447 Keylink International (B.V.I.) Inc. – We sell semiconductor products to Keylink and purchase semiconductor products from Keylink for subsequent sale. I n ad d iti o n , o u r su bs idiarie s i n C h i na lea se t h ei r ma n ufacturin g facilitie s i n Sha n g h a i fr o m , a nd s ub c o n trac t a p o r tio n o f o ur m a nufac t ur i ng p r ocess ( m e t al p l a ti ng a n d e n v ir on m en ta l serv i ce s ), to Ke y li nk. We also pay a fee to Keylink for consulting services. The aggregate amounts for these services for both the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $5 million. The aggregate amounts for these services for both the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $14 million. The table below sets forth net sales to, and purchases from, Keylink: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 2,931 $ 2,830 $ 7,608 $ 7,210 Purchases $ 1,382 $ 2,483 $ 5,063 $ 6,199 Nuvoton Technology Corporation – We purchase wafers from Nuvoton that we use in the production of finished goods. The table below sets forth net purchases from Nuvoton: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Purchases $ 3,208 $ 3,652 $ 9,953 $ 10,225 The table below sets forth accounts receivable from, and accounts payable to, LSC, Keylink and Nuvoton: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Accounts receivable LSC $ 108 $ 215 Keylink 4,457 4,142 $ 4,565 $ 4,357 Accounts payable LSC $ 3,718 $ 4,458 Keylink 5,757 6,472 Nuvoton 1,604 1,167 $ 11,079 $ 12,097

Pericom Semiconductor Corporati

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation Acquisition and Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Pericom Semiconductor Corporation Acquisition and Long-term Debt	NOTE K - Pericom Semiconductor Corporation Acquisition and Long-term Debt On September 2, 2015, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (“Pericom”) pursuant to which our wholly-owned subsidiary will be merged with and into Pericom, with Pericom continuing as the surviving corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary. Under the Merger Agreement each outstanding share of common stock, without par value, of Pericom (the “Shares”), adjusted appropriately, other than shares owned by Pericom or certain of its affiliates or shares held by Pericom shareholders who have perfected their appraisal rights in accordance with applicable California law, will be automatically converted into the right to receive $17.00 in cash per Share, without interest. The aggregate consideration will be approximately $400 million. The acquisition is expected to be funded by the Company’s drawings on its credit facility (as described below) and cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Consummation of the merger is subject to various conditions.. On September 2, 2015, the Company and Diodes International B.V. (the “Foreign Borrower” and, collectively with the Company, the “Borrowers”), and certain subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors, entered into an Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, Incremental Term Assumption Agreement, Limited Waiver and Consent (the “Amendment”) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party to the Amendment (collectively, the “Lenders”), which amends the Credit Agreement dated January 8, 2013 (as previously amended by Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver dated as of November 1, 2013 and Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to Collateral Agreement dated as of June 19, 2015) (as previously amended and as amended by the Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment increases the Company’s existing senior credit facilities to a $400 million revolving senior credit facility (the “Revolver”), which includes a $10 million swing line sublimit, a $10 million letter of credit sublimit, and a $20 million alternative currency sublimit, and a $100 million term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). The availability of the Term Loan Facility is subject to the condition that the acquisition of Pericom shall be consummated, and various related conditions. The availability of the Term Loan Facility terminates December 31, 2015 if the Term Loan Facility has not been drawn upon by that date. We may from time to time request additional increases in the aggregate commitments under the Credit Agreement of up to $200 million, subject to the Lenders electing to increase their commitments or by means of the addition of new Lenders, and subject to at least half of each increase in aggregate commitments being in the form of term loans, with the remaining amount of each increase being an increase in the amount of the Revolver. The Revolver and the Term Loan Facility mature on January 8, 2018 (the “Maturity Date”). The Company plans to use a portion of the proceeds available under the Revolver and the Term Loan Facility to finance a portion of the purchase price for the Pericom acquisition described above, with the remaining proceeds available for working capital, for capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes, including financing other permitted acquisitions. The Credit Agreement as amended contains certain financial and non-financial covenants, including, but not limited to, a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio, a minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, and restrictions on liens, indebtedness, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions, and restricted payments (including dividends) (as such terms are defined in the Amendment or the Credit Agreement). The foregoing descriptions of the Merger Agreement, the Amendment and the Credit Agreement, and the transactions contemplated thereby, do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the copy of the Merger Agreement filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 3, 2015 and the copies of the Credit Agreement and the Amendment filed as exhibits to the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 11, 2013 and June 24, 2015.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Note L – Subsequent Event On November 3, 2015, our Board of Directors (“Board”) approved a stock repurchase program. The Board authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $100 million of our outstanding common stock, $0.66 2/3 par value per share. The share repurchase program is expected to continue through the end of 2019 unless extended or shortened by the Board of Directors. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date, does not require the Company to purchase a specific number of, or any, shares and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without notice at the Company’s discretion. Shares may be repurchased from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means in accordance with applicable laws, at times and prices considered appropriate by the Company. The timing, value and number of shares repurchased will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will be based on various factors, including an evaluation of current and future capital needs, current and forecasted cash flows, the Company’s capital structure, cost of capital and share price, general market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements, and compliance with any contractual restrictions, among other factors. The timing and number of shares repurchased are subject to legal constraints and financial covenants under the Company’s credit facility that limit share repurchases based on a defined ratio. The Company’s objectives with regard to share repurchases include offsetting the dilution to shares outstanding that results from equity compensation grants and supplementing earnings per share growth. Repurchases will be funded from available working capital, including cash balances, advances under available credit facilities, cash flow from operations, and proceeds from exercises of equity compensation awards.

Nature of Operations, Basis o19

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Nature Of Operations Basis Of Presentation And Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations Diodes Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we” or “our”), is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial and automotive markets throughout Asia, North America and Europe.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial data at December 31, 2014 is derived from audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed on March 2, 2015 (“Form 10-K”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. They do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, operating results and cash flows in conformity with GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Form 10-K. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results for the period presented have been included in the interim period. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or the year ending December 31, 2015. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. As permitted under GAAP, interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year forecasts. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual effective income tax rates taking into consideration discrete items occurring in a quarter. Dollar amounts and share amounts are presented in thousands, except per share amounts, unless otherwise noted. Certain prior year’s balances have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations During the normal course of business the Company makes acquisitions. In the event that an individual acquisition (or an aggregate of acquisitions) is material, appropriate disclosure of such acquisition activity is provided
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) which could have potential impact to the Company’s financial statements: ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Cost ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”).

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The table below sets forth the reconciliation between net income and the weighted average shares outstanding used for calculating basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Earnings (numerator) Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 2,837 $ 19,427 $ 29,047 $ 47,014 Shares (denominator) Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) 48,586 47,548 48,114 47,047 Dilutive effect of stock options and stock awards outstanding 978 1,188 1,237 1,338 Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted) 49,564 48,736 49,351 48,385 Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders Basic $ 0.06 $ 0.41 $ 0.60 $ 1.00 Diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.40 $ 0.59 $ 0.97

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory Current	The table below sets forth inventories which are stated at the lower of cost or market value: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Raw materials $ 81,859 $ 73,564 Work-in-progress 45,593 42,417 Finished goods 70,246 66,045 Total $ 197,698 $ 182,026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Goodwill	The table below sets forth the changes in goodwill : Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 81,229 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,840 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 79,389
Schedule of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill	The table below sets forth the value of intangible assets, other than goodwill: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Gross carrying amount $ 90,645 $ 86,928 Accumulated amortization (45,797 ) (40,164 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (7,671 ) (7,471 ) Total 37,177 39,293 Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Gross carrying amount 6,403 6,403 Foreign currency translation adjustment (739 ) (668 ) Total 5,664 5,735 Total intangible assets, net $ 42,841 $ 45,028

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense	The table below sets forth the line items where share-based compensation expense was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Cost of goods sold $ 99 $ 114 $ 345 $ 317 Selling, general and administrative 3,713 3,311 10,307 9,119 Research and development 287 313 1,003 891 Total share-based compensation expense $ 4,099 $ 3,738 $ 11,655 $ 10,327
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity	The table below sets forth a summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015: Stock Options Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 2,736 $ 21.26 4.0 $ 17,840 Granted - - - - Exercised (639 ) 15.50 - 7,785 Forfeited or expired (20 ) - - - Outstanding at September 30, 2015 2,077 23.02 4.2 2,739 Exercisable at September 30, 2015 1,790 22.81 3.8 2,586
Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	The table below sets forth a summary of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units for the nine months ended September 30, 2015: Share Grants Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value Non-vested at January 1, 2015 1,535 $ 23.32 $ 42,324 Granted 821 24.02 - Vested (371 ) 25.17 9,158 Forfeited (34 ) 26.11 - Non-vested at September 30, 2015 1,951 22.92 41,606

Segment Information and Enter24

Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Sales from External Customers and Long Lived Assets by Geographical Areas	The tables below set forth net sales attributed to geographic areas based on the location of subsidiaries producing the net sales: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 194,642 $ 33,880 $ 40,380 $ 268,902 Intercompany elimination (27,874 ) (15,015 ) (17,125 ) (60,014 ) Net sales $ 166,768 $ 18,865 $ 23,255 $ 208,888 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 217,304 $ 40,371 $ 46,421 $ 304,096 Intercompany elimination (31,437 ) (17,021 ) (21,861 ) (70,319 ) Net sales $ 185,867 $ 23,350 $ 24,560 $ 233,777 As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 588,662 $ 113,042 $ 128,616 $ 830,320 Intercompany elimination (89,432 ) (49,057 ) (57,309 ) (195,798 ) Net sales $ 499,230 $ 63,985 $ 71,307 $ 634,522 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 325,942 $ 25,039 $ 20,055 $ 371,036 Total assets $ 903,317 $ 133,019 $ 176,857 $ 1,213,193 As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Asia North America Europe Consolidated Total sales $ 607,991 $ 115,096 $ 135,350 $ 858,437 Intercompany elimination (80,240 ) (47,408 ) (63,809 ) (191,457 ) Net sales $ 527,751 $ 67,688 $ 71,541 $ 666,980 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 263,769 $ 27,444 $ 20,963 $ 312,176 Total assets $ 872,475 $ 128,430 $ 187,335 $ 1,188,240
Schedule of Net Sales by Countries	The tables below set forth the amount of net sales that were derived from (shipped to) customers located in the following countries: Net Sales for the Three Months Ended Percentage of September 30, Net Sales 2015 2014 2015 2014 China $ 126,268 $ 145,834 60 % 62 % United States 17,905 21,214 9 % 9 % Korea 16,210 16,617 8 % 7 % Germany 13,467 14,417 6 % 6 % Singapore 11,009 12,397 5 % 5 % Taiwan 7,013 8,962 3 % 4 % All others (1) 17,016 14,336 9 % 7 % Total $ 208,888 $ 233,777 100 % 100 % Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended Percentage of September 30, Net Sales 2015 2014 2015 2014 China $ 378,251 $ 412,994 60 % 62 % United States 59,531 62,620 9 % 9 % Korea 51,457 50,852 8 % 8 % Germany 45,003 45,616 7 % 7 % Singapore 38,699 34,513 6 % 5 % Taiwan 18,424 22,543 3 % 3 % All others (1) 43,157 37,842 7 % 6 % Total $ 634,522 $ 666,980 100 % 100 % (1) Represents countries with less than 3% of the total net sales each.

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
General Discussion Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Benefit Obligation, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of our Plan	The tables below set forth the benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our plan: Defined Benefit Plan Change in benefit obligation: Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 159,715 Service cost 230 Interest cost 4,290 Actuarial gain (7,832 ) Benefits paid (3,274 ) Currency changes (4,498 ) Benefit obligation at September 30, 2015 $ 148,631 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2014 $ 122,780 Actual return on plan assets 72 Employer contribution 307 Benefits paid (3,274 ) Currency changes (3,482 ) Fair value of plan assets at September 30, 2015 $ 116,403 Underfunded status at September 30, 2015 $ 32,228
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the three months ended September 30, 2015: Discount rate 3.7 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 5.2 %

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Account Receivable and Payable of Related Party Transactions	The table below sets forth accounts receivable from, and accounts payable to, LSC, Keylink and Nuvoton: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Accounts receivable LSC $ 108 $ 215 Keylink 4,457 4,142 $ 4,565 $ 4,357 Accounts payable LSC $ 3,718 $ 4,458 Keylink 5,757 6,472 Nuvoton 1,604 1,167 $ 11,079 $ 12,097
Lite On Semiconductor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Net Sales and Purchases of Related Party Transactions	The table below sets forth net sales to, and purchases from, LSC: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 36 $ 294 $ 423 $ 573 Purchases $ 5,274 $ 8,735 $ 18,941 $ 24,447
Keylink
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Net Sales and Purchases of Related Party Transactions	The table below sets forth net sales to, and purchases from, Keylink: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 2,931 $ 2,830 $ 7,608 $ 7,210 Purchases $ 1,382 $ 2,483 $ 5,063 $ 6,199
Nuvoton
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule Net Sales and Purchases of Related Party Transactions	The table below sets forth net purchases from Nuvoton: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Purchases $ 3,208 $ 3,652 $ 9,953 $ 10,225

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share reconciliation disclosure			Earnings per share (“EPS”) are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS are calculated similarly but includes potential dilution from the exercise of stock options and stock awards, except when the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock options and stock awards outstanding, excluded from computation of earnings per share amount	2	1	2	1

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings (numerator)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 2,837	$ 19,427	$ 29,047	$ 47,014
Shares (denominator)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)	48,586	47,548	48,114	47,047
Dilutive effect of stock options and stock awards outstanding	978	1,188	1,237	1,338
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted)	49,564	48,736	49,351	48,385
Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders
Basic	$ 0.06	$ 0.41	$ 0.60	$ 1
Diluted	$ 0.06	$ 0.40	$ 0.59	$ 0.97

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 81,859	$ 73,564
Work-in-progress	45,593	42,417
Finished goods	70,246	66,045
Total	$ 197,698	$ 182,026

Goodwill and Intangible Asset30

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill
Goodwill beginning balance	$ 81,229
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,840)
Goodwill ending balance	$ 79,389

Goodwill and Intangible Asset31

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible assets subject to amortization
Gross carrying amount	$ 90,645	$ 86,928
Accumulated amortization	(45,797)	(40,164)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,671)	(7,471)
Total	37,177	39,293
Intangible assets with indefinite lives
Gross carrying amount	6,403	6,403
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(739)	(668)
Total	5,664	5,735
Total intangible assets, net	$ 42,841	$ 45,028

Goodwill and Intangible Asset32

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 2	$ 2	$ 6	$ 6

Income Tax Provision - Addition

Income Tax Provision - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 6,593	$ 6,172	$ 16,179	$ 14,370
Effective tax rate			34.10%	22.90%	23.70%
Estimated Annual Income Tax Rate			35.00%
Domestic pre-tax income/(loss)	(3,000)		$ (5,000)
Foreign pre-tax income/(loss)	13,000		53,000
Tax holidays			$ 2,000	$ 3,000
Tax holidays basic EPS			$ 0.03	$ 0.06
Tax holidays diluted EPS			$ 0.03	$ 0.06
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 20,000		$ 20,000
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Nature of Event			It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized benefit with respect to certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax positions will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months.
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range Not Possible			At this time, an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible outcomes cannot be made.

Share-Based Compensation - Sche

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	$ 4,099	$ 3,738	$ 11,655	$ 10,327
Cost of Goods Sold
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	99	114	345	317
Selling, General and Administrative
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	3,713	3,311	10,307	9,119
Research and Development
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense	$ 287	$ 313	$ 1,003	$ 891

Share-Based Compensation - Addi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cash proceeds received from stock option exercises			$ 10
Stock Option Expense	$ 1	$ 1	2	$ 3
Restricted Stock Expense	4	$ 3	$ 10	$ 8
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description			Stock options generally vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period and expire eight years after the grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Method of Measuring Cost of Award			Expense was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			8 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	3		$ 3
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 40		$ 40
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			3 years

Share-Based Compensation - Sc36

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Options, Shares:
Outstanding Beginning Shares	2,736
Exercised Shares	(639)
Forfeited or Expired Shares	(20)
Outstanding Ending Shares	2,077	2,736
Shares Exercisable	1,790
Weighted Average Exercise Price:
Outstanding Beginning Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 21.26
Exercised Weighted Average Exercise Price	15.50
Outstanding Ending Weighted Average Exercise Price	23.02	$ 21.26
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.81
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term:
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 2 months 12 days	4 years
Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value :
Outstanding Intrinsic Value	$ 17,840
Exercised Intrinsic Value	7,785
Outstanding Intrinsic Value	2,739	$ 17,840
Exercisable Intrinsic Value	$ 2,586

Share-Based Compensation - Sc37

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of the status of non vested share grants [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance nonvested	1,535
Granted	821
Vested	(371)
Forfeited	(34)
Ending balance nonvested	1,951
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance nonvested	$ 23.32
Granted	24.02
Vested	25.17
Forfeited	26.11
Ending balance nonvested	$ 22.92
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance nonvested	$ 41,606	$ 42,324
Vested	$ 9,158

Segment Information and Enter38

Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure - Schedule of Net Sales from External Customers and Long Lived Assets by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 208,888	$ 233,777	$ 634,522	$ 666,980
Property, plant and equipment, net	371,036	312,176	371,036	312,176	$ 309,931
Total assets	1,213,193	1,188,240	1,213,193	1,188,240	$ 1,179,157
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	268,902	304,096	830,320	858,437
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(60,014)	(70,319)	(195,798)	(191,457)
Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	166,768	185,867	499,230	527,751
Property, plant and equipment, net	325,942	263,769	325,942	263,769
Total assets	903,317	872,475	903,317	872,475
Asia | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	194,642	217,304	588,662	607,991
Asia | Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(27,874)	(31,437)	(89,432)	(80,240)
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	18,865	23,350	63,985	67,688
Property, plant and equipment, net	25,039	27,444	25,039	27,444
Total assets	133,019	128,430	133,019	128,430
North America | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	33,880	40,371	113,042	115,096
North America | Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(15,015)	(17,021)	(49,057)	(47,408)
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	23,255	24,560	71,307	71,541
Property, plant and equipment, net	20,055	20,963	20,055	20,963
Total assets	176,857	187,335	176,857	187,335
Europe | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	40,380	46,421	128,616	135,350
Europe | Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ (17,125)	$ (21,861)	$ (57,309)	$ (63,809)

Segment Information and Enter39

Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure - Schedule of Net Sales by Countries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 208,888	$ 233,777	$ 634,522	$ 666,980
Percentage of net sales		100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
China
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 126,268	$ 145,834	$ 378,251	$ 412,994
Percentage of net sales		60.00%	62.00%	60.00%	62.00%
United States
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 17,905	$ 21,214	$ 59,531	$ 62,620
Percentage of net sales		9.00%	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%
Korea
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 16,210	$ 16,617	$ 51,457	$ 50,852
Percentage of net sales		8.00%	7.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Germany
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 13,467	$ 14,417	$ 45,003	$ 45,616
Percentage of net sales		6.00%	6.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Singapore
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 11,009	$ 12,397	$ 38,699	$ 34,513
Percentage of net sales		5.00%	5.00%	6.00%	5.00%
Taiwan
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 7,013	$ 8,962	$ 18,424	$ 22,543
Percentage of net sales		3.00%	4.00%	3.00%	3.00%
All Others
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 17,016	$ 14,336	$ 43,157	$ 37,842
Percentage of net sales	[1]	9.00%	7.00%	7.00%	6.00%
[1]	Represents countries with less than 3% of the total net sales each.

Segment Information and Enter40

Segment Information and Enterprise-Wide Disclosure - Schedule of Net Sales by Countries (Parenthetical) (Details)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales		100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
All Others
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales	[1]	9.00%	7.00%	7.00%	6.00%
All Others | Maximum
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales		3.00%	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
[1]	Represents countries with less than 3% of the total net sales each.

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase Commitments	$ 30
Putative Securities Class Action
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Name of Defendant	Diodes, Inc
Loss Contingency, Lawsuit Filing Date	Mar. 15, 2013
Loss Contingency, Name of Plaintiff	Local 731 I.B. of T. Excavators and Pavers Pension Trust Fund
Stockholder Derivative Action Two
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Name of Defendant	Keh-Shew Lu
Loss Contingency, Lawsuit Filing Date	Feb. 20, 2014
Loss Contingency, Name of Plaintiff	Persson
Loss Contingency, Allegations	on behalf of the Company against its directors, in which plaintiff alleges that the Board breached their fiduciary duties by allowing the Company to make allegedly misleading public statements in 2011 regarding the labor market in China and its impact on the Company’s business and prospects, by failing to maintain internal controls and by selling shares of Diodes stock while allegedly in possession of material nonpublic information regarding the labor market in China and its impact on the Company’s business and prospects.
Number of days given to extend stay of an action after either expiration of an appeal period or a final decision	30 days

Employee Benefit Plans - Additi

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015GBP (£)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012USD ($)$ / £	Jun. 30, 2012GBP (£)$ / £
Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Benefit Plans Additional Information [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	$ 5,000		$ 5,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Overall, Description			We maintain a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for executive officers, key employees and members of the Board of Directors. The Deferred Compensation Plan allows eligible participants to defer the receipt of eligible compensation, including equity awards, until designated future dates. We offset our obligations under the Deferred Compensation Plan by investing in the actual underlying investments. These investments are classified as trading securities and are carried at fair value. At September 30, 2015, these investments totaled approximately $5 million. All gains and losses in these investments are materially offset by corresponding gains and losses in the Deferred Compensation Plan liabilities.
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit
Employee Benefit Plans Additional Information [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans, General Information			We have a contributory defined benefit plan that covers certain employees in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”). The net pension and supplemental retirement benefit obligations and the related periodic costs are based on, among other things, assumptions regarding the discount rate, estimated return on plan assets and mortality rates. These obligations and related periodic costs are measured using actuarial techniques and assumptions.
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension, Method to Determine Vested Benefit Obligation			The projected unit credit method is the actuarial cost method used to compute the pension liabilities and related expenses.
Net period benefit costs			$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted average discount rate benefit obligations	3.95%		3.95%		3.95%
Estimated Future Pension Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation, Outstanding Balance	$ 148,631		$ 148,631					$ 159,715
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit | Trust for Benefit of Employee
Estimated Future Pension Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year, Description			During the second quarter of 2012, we adopted a payment plan with the trustees of the defined benefit plan, under which we would pay approximately British Pound (“GBP”) 2 million (approximately $3 million based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.6:1) every year from 2012 through 2019. In the first quarter of 2015, based on the pension deficit, we adopted (as required every three years) an amended payment plan in which we will pay approximately GBP 2 million (approximately $3 million based on a USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.6:1) annually through 2030. This revised payment plan resulted in an increase of total required contributions from GBP 8 million to GBP 33 million (approximately $50 million at September 30, 2015).
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One									$ 3,000	£ 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two									3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three									3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four									3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five									3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Three Fiscal Years Thereafter									$ 3,000	£ 2
GBP:USD exchange rate | $ / £									0.625	0.625
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation, Outstanding Balance | £										£ 8
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit | Maximum
Employee Benefit Plans Additional Information [Abstract]
Net period benefit costs	1,000	$ 1,000
Amended Pension Plan, Defined Benefit | Trust for Benefit of Employee
Estimated Future Pension Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One						$ 3,000	£ 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two						3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three						3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four						3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five						3,000	2
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments In Ten Fiscal Years Thereafter						$ 3,000	£ 2
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation, Outstanding Balance	$ 50,000		$ 50,000		£ 33

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedu

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation - beginning	$ 159,715
Service cost	230
Interest cost	4,290
Actuarial gain	(7,832)
Benefits paid	(3,274)
Currency changes	(4,498)
Benefit obligation - ending	148,631
Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets - beginning	122,780
Actual return	72
Employer contribution	307
Benefits paid	(3,274)
Currency changes	(3,482)
Fair value of plan assets - ending	116,403
Underfunded status	$ 32,228

Employee Benefit Plans - Sche44

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Assumptions Used (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Defined benefit plan, Weighted average assumptions used in calculating net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.70%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.20%

Related Parties - Additional In

Related Parties - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Lite On Semiconductor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party ownership of common stock	17.00%		17.00%
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction			LSC is our largest stockholder, owning approximately 17% of our outstanding Common Stock as of September 30, 2015, and is a member of the Lite-On Group of companies.
Keylink
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party ownership of common stock	5.00%		5.00%
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction			Keylink is our 5% joint venture partner in our Shanghai assembly and test facilities.
Related Party Transaction Consulting Fees From Transactions With Related Party	$ 5	$ 5	$ 14	$ 14
Chengdu Ya Guang Electronic Company Limited ("Ya Guang")
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party ownership of common stock	5.00%		5.00%
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction			In addition, Ya Guang is our 5% joint venture partner in our two Chengdu assembly and test facilities

Related Parties - Schedule Net

Related Parties - Schedule Net Sales and Purchases of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Lite On Semiconductor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 36	$ 294	$ 423	$ 573
Purchases from related parties	5,274	8,735	18,941	24,447
Keylink
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	2,931	2,830	7,608	7,210
Purchases from related parties	1,382	2,483	5,063	6,199
Nuvoton
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related parties	$ 3,208	$ 3,652	$ 9,953	$ 10,225

Related Parties - Schedule of A

Related Parties - Schedule of Account Receivable and Payable of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 4,565	$ 4,357
Accounts payable	11,079	12,097
Lite On Semiconductor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	108	215
Accounts payable	3,718	4,458
Keylink
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	4,457	4,142
Accounts payable	5,757	6,472
Nuvoton
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 1,604	$ 1,167

Pericom Semiconductor Corpora48

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation Acquisition and Long-term Debt - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Credit Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Credit agreement commencement date		Sep. 2, 2015
Line of credit facility, Affiliated borrower		Diodes International B.V
Line of credit facility, covenant terms		The Credit Agreement as amended contains certain financial and non-financial covenants, including, but not limited to, a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio, a minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, and restrictions on liens, indebtedness, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions, and restricted payments (including dividends) (as such terms are defined in the Amendment or the Credit Agreement).
Credit Agreement | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Line of credit facility additional increase in borrowing capacity	$ 200,000,000
Revolver
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lines of credit maximum borrowing capacity	400,000,000
Line of credit facility, maturity date		Jan. 8, 2018
Revolver | Swing Line Sublimit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lines of credit maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000
Revolver | Letter of Credit Sublimit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lines of credit maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000
Revolver | Alternative Currency Sublimit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lines of credit maximum borrowing capacity	20,000,000
Term Loan Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lines of credit maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000
Line of credit facility, maturity date		Jan. 8, 2018
Pericom
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange rights value of shares	$ 17
Business acquisition aggregate consideration	$ 400,000,000

Subsequent Event - Additional I

Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock par value		$ 0.666	$ 0.666
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program expiration date	Dec. 31, 2019
Subsequent Event | Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Authorized amount of common stock under stock repurchase program	$ 100,000,000
Subsequent Event | Stock Repurchase Program
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock par value	$ 0.66